Airlines are attempting to increase avionics functionality through upgrades.

Washington FAA will not change the cargo flight deck security requirements that give operators a choice between a reinforced barrier or a clearly defined security procedure to keep intruders and explosives off of their aircraft.

EGAT's president talks growth plans and how it competes with lower-priced competition in China.

Even if making money in the airframe maintenance business is hard to do, a lot of companies still want to get into it.

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A Purdue program is researching the hangar of the future.

1. 5-Axis for Small Parts Manufacturer: Hardinge Group Applications: The recently announced Bridgeport GX-250 5AX is a five-axis vertical machining center designed for work on small parts that need to have fine surface finishes. Specifications: The C-frame machine features NANO Smoothing, a tool center point control and polar coordinate, cylindrical and helical interpolation, plus other features and options such as tool and part probes.

One goal: a consistent passenger experience across aircraft types.