Ontario: go-ahead for aerospace
13.10.2009
It really does exist: active, innovative industrial policy. For example, the Canadian province of Ontario, home to more than 350 aerospace companies, created the environment to set the course for its aerospace sector at an early stage.
Dealing with the downturn
13.10.2009
The aviation industry faces significant challenges today and experts expect tough times throughout the next 2 years: Although large OEMs’ order books are still strong, they have been rapidly declining since 2009 and the sharp drop in new aircraft orders will affect both, the OEMs and their suppliers in 2010/11. In the meantime, increasing difficulties regarding access to capital, delayed cash flows due to program delays and growing cost pressure are the more immediate problems that must be addressed.
ISC to push equipment manufacturing business
13.10.2009
For many equipment manufacturers and suppliers to the international aerospace industry, three days in June 2010 are already slated in red in their diaries. For the International Suppliers Center (ISC) fair will be taking place in Berlin-Schönefeld from June 8 to 10, 2010 as part of the Berlin Air Show ILA. The ISC, which is held every two years and is now being staged for the third time, is in particular intending to score points with the International Buyers’ Day on June 9.
Airtec wants to set new features
13.10.2009
Airtec 2009, International Aerospace Supply Fair, taking place November 3 – 5, 2009 in the new Exhibition Hall 11 and the new Portalhaus of the Exhibition Center Frankfurt, presents itself with a combination of specialised trade fair, B2B meetings, a new spatial concept and innovative theme parks.
Exclusive-Interview with Dietmar Schrick and Hartwig Dirscherl
13.10.2009
Exclusive-Interview with Dietmar Schrick and Hartwig Dirscherl – “Engineering know-how must be retained in Germany”
The German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) is concerned with the competitive strength and future viability of German engineering service providers. A newly set up expert committee (AG Ingenieur-Dienstleister (AG ID)) is tasked with bundling forces, and strengthening the position of engineering service providers in a sustained manner. [more...]
Suppliers: Credibility crisis
13.10.2009
The economic crisis is developing into a credibility crisis. Airbus, Boeing & Co are courageously adhering to their optimistic volume forecasts of new aircraft deliveries. But aerospace suppliers and system partners know one thing for certain: investors are never overjoyed to hear that sales outlooks are clouding and the profit margins nose-diving as a result. A climate of distrust is pervading the networks and relationships between manufacturers and suppliers. Is there a way out of the planning trap?
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Boeing Announces – New 787 Schedule
13.10.2009
Boeing announced that the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner is expected by the end of 2009 and first delivery is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2010. [more...]
v-plane becomes EASA certifier
13.10.2009
The Hamburg aerospace development company v-plane engineering GmbH has been awarded the approval of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for aircraft development. [more...]
New star tracker for mini- satellites
13.10.2009
Now, a star tracker for miniaturized satellites to be named STELLA, scheduled to be ready for launch within two years, is planned to be developed and manufactured at the University of Würzburg. [more...]
27 meter – autoclave arrives at PAG´s Nordenham plant
13.10.2009
Premium Aerotec in Nordenham took delivery of the 27 meter long autoclave, eight meters high in diameter, for production of the forward fuselage sections for the new Airbus A350 XWB. Once installed in the A350 hall currently under construction, the autoclave’s first cure cycle is planned for the turn of the year. [more...]
