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Air India and Tata Advanced Systems have announced plans to invest Rs 2,300 crore in Karnataka, India. Air India, owned by the Tata Group, intends to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Bengaluru airport, while Tata Advanced Systems will set up manufacturing and research & development facilities in the state. This investment is expected to create employment opportunities for 1,650 people. [Extracted from the article]

Russia's ministry ofindustry and trade has recommended putting a temporaryend to fertiliser exports and ending altogether theexport of certain chemicals to the EU. BOFIT Viikkokatsaus / BOFIT Weekly 2022/11 Russia has responded to Western sanctions by restrictingexports of goods in order to both mitigate harm to Russiaand amplify harm to Western economies. As for goods originating from Russia, the government hasbanned the export of many wood products until the end ofthis year to destinations such as EU countries that havebeen determined to be "unfriendly" to Russia. [Extracted from the article]

Describes the process sculptor Nancy Rubins goes through to create works in the Mojave Desert using parts of airplanes as raw materials. Shopping for raw materials with her truck; Loading and transporting materials; Cost of a two-load shopping trip.

Reports that Japanese companies produce many crucial parts for the world's aircraft assemblies, including Boeing and Airbus. Kakamigahara, Japan-based Kawasaki Heavy Industries, one of the biggest players in Japan's aerospace industry; Increase in Japanese production of airplane frames engines and related parts from 1990 to 2003.

The article reports that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decided to grant passenger or cargo carriers' petition to delay adoption of the ADS-B Out technology until 2020, when the agency expects all carriers to have embraced the technology that offers more accurate and reliable speed, altitude and other position data to ground stations and controllers.

A photograph is presented of New York City policy officers transporting a plane part believed to be from one of the jets that crashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, with information on this piece that was discovered between two buildings in 2013.

The article reports on the discovery of debris from one of the two airplanes that hit the World Trade Center site in New York on September 11, 2001.

The article discusses plans by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to relax restrictions for companies which export parts used in the construction of fighter jets, with information on defense exports from the U.S. and federal laws to prevent the sale of military technology.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Carrying a presale estimate of $400, a mangled piece of Oceanic Airlines fuselage -- immediately identifiable to any fan of ''Lost'' -- came up for bids here on Saturday. Four paddles popped into the air, which was tinged with fake fog. ''$1,500! $2,000!'' the auctioneer shouted as offers climbed. James Comisar, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a straw hat, ultimately emerged the proud owner of a (very heavy) piece of television history by paying $3,000. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow Southwest Airlines Co. to keep flying several jets equipped with some unauthorized parts. The decision came after the Dallas, Texas-based discount carrier decided to replace the disputed parts on its Boeing 737 fleet with government-approved ones. It is noted that the decision has averted scheduled disruptions at the carrier.

This article reports on the plan of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate how unauthorized parts were installed on several jets of Southwest Airlines Co. in 2009. The FAA will also investigate the failure of the airline's maintenance-control procedures to flag the problem. However, the agency noted that the parts do not pose an immediate safety issue.

An Iranian-American businessman in Northern California pleaded guilty to a charge of illegally exporting aircraft parts to Iran. The defendant, Hassan Keshari, faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The authorities said Mr. Keshari used his California company, Kesh Air International, to buy American-made parts for F-14 fighter jets and other military and commercial aircraft from a Florida businessman, Traian Bujduveanu, and export the parts to Iran in violation of an American arms embargo. Mr. Bujduveanu is awaiting trial in May in the Southern District of Florida on illegal export charges. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the acknowledgement of Boeing Co. that its troubled 787 Dreamliner jet program is now running 15 months late. The company has also presented a revised delivery schedule that drastically scaled back the number of planes it hopes to deliver in the early going. Suppliers shipped incomplete sections of the first few airplanes to Boeing's final assembly line in Everett, Washington after the company has been plagued by parts shortages and other bottlenecks.

The article focuses on the upgrade of 420 units of Airbus planes. The rudders of the jets are being subjected to repetitive ultrasonic and other enhanced inspections aimed at determining the integrity of the composite parts on airliners already in service. The inspection program, recommended by Airbus Industrie SA and reaffirmed by the European Aviation Safety Agency, calls for the enhanced checks on rudders to be completed in six months or 500 flights.

The article reports on the plan of European plane maker Airbus to source more parts from China and to acquire more market share from Boeing Co. Airbus intends to buy as much as $400 million of parts from Chinese manufacturers by 2015. It notes that Airbus would also start sourcing even complex aircraft components such as wings.

The article reports on the accidental sale of aircraft parts to the public by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the DoD has improved security in its surplus sales program to prevent the improper sales of sensitive items. The DoD surplus sales division told investigators that the parts were sold due to its failure to update an automated control list and remove the aircraft parts before they were listed on its Internet sales site.

This article offers update on the free cash flow of several airplanes parts and engine manufacturers in the U.S. The need of airlines to cut costs benefit investors in the country. BY 2015, spending on maintenance, repairs and overhauls for airplane engines and parts is expected to reach $27 billion. The airplane-engine makers that will benefit from increased spending include General Electric, United Technologies' Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce.

The article discusses the testing efforts of Boeing Co. for its 787 Dreamliner program. Boeing plans to launch the Dreamliner to the public on July 8, 2007. The company works in partnership with Alcoa Inc. for the supply of high quality titanium bolts for the aircraft. Other components of the aircraft such as the wings came from Japan, Italy and South Carolina.

Reports on the decision of Airbus to choose Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Japan Aircraft Manufacturing Co. to make parts for its A380 superjumbo jetliner.

Discusses aircraft components and the materials used to make them. Use of composites, a combination of fibers and glue, instead of metal in most components; Description of carbon fiber reinforced plastics, known as CFRP; Advantages and disadvantages of composites; Concerns about the use of composites.

Reports on smart windows installed in one charter jet that flies out of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Florida.

Reports on the investigations of the United States (U.S.) government on the accident of the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 on January 31, 2000 in Los Angeles, California. Adverse effect caused by grease to the horizontal tail mechanism of the airplane; Inspections conducted by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, Boeing and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on the chemical reaction of jackscrew mechanism to lubricants.

Focuses on the United States Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposal to test a replacement part that is being installed in the rudder mechanisms of Boeing 737 jets. Factors that prompted the FAA proposal; Implications of the rudder-control problems of the Boeing 737 jets; What is expected from Boeing Co.

Reports that Boeing Co. has halted the deliveries of several jets after discovering that too much glue was used on a cockpit part called moisture barrier. How the problem was discovered; Explanation on how the problem can be a fire hazard.

Informs about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to form a task force to study all its policies and make recommendations. Criticism of the FAA's handling of counterfeit and unapproved parts of aircraft.

Informs about the resumption of production in the two factories of MRC Bearings, which was closed after a Federal investigation into defective parts, from July 30, 1995. Comments of Federal Aviation Administration about the threat to commercial airlines from the defective parts; Profile of the MRC Bearings which is a subsidiary of SKF USA Incorporated.

Reports Federal raids on two plants of MRC Bearings company on charges of the company selling defective aircraft parts. Implications of the raid for aircraft safety; Comments of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service; Reaction of MRC's parent company, SKF's senior vice-president, Lars G. Malmer.

Reports the remarks of the officials of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in the Senate on May 24, 1995 regarding the usage of counterfeit airliner parts on commercial airliners. Details; Reasons for the rise of such unlawful practices; Display of some such parts by the investigators; Note on `approved parts.'

Examines the focus that the US Federal Aviation Administration is placing on the nuts, bolts and fasteners on airplanes after several high profile accidents which could have been caused by faulty parts. The likelihood that Boeing Co. will be fined for problems relating to the installation of fasteners on its production line; Number of accidents since the 1970s that the National Transportation Safety Board feels were caused by faulty parts; Boeing's confidence in its products.

Reports that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended closer inspections of the fan hub on the type of Pratt & Whitney engine that exploded on a Delta Air Lines plane in Pensacola, Florida, on July 7, 1996. Removal of fan hubs with manufacturing defects.

Reports on the plan of Federal Aviation Administration to tighten control and investigation of unapproved aviation parts called the `bogus' equipment. Brief on the plan; Comments of Nicholas A. Sabatini, leader of the team that proposed the plan, on the priorities of FAA.

Reports on the finding of a piece of wing flap from a TWA Boeing 727 in a residential area in Queens, New York, referencing other incidents of missing aircraft parts. Comments from Queen's resident, Lisa Mandell; Proposal to change aircraft route; References to two people that were killed after being struck by a piece of aircraft debris.

Reports that unapproved aircraft parts are poliferating and could devastate aviation safety according to the Transportation Department's inspector general. Views from the Federal Aviation Administration on this problem; Information on these opposing assertions that were presented to a Senate Governmental Affairs subcommittee; Comments from Inspector General A. Mary Schiavo.

Reports that three California men were convicted for selling counterfeit aircraft parts to the commercial airline industry, and the United States Defense Department. Types of parts sold; Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) regulations governing aircraft parts.

The article reports that Russian newspaper "Moscow Times" has reported that Russian authorities are investigating the smuggling of the Su-27 jet parts to China. It states that the investigation started when authorities received an information that a Chinese businessman named Koshin is seeking Su-27 components. The investigation established that Koshkin had entered an agreement to send to China the Su-27 components despite knowledge that he cannot legally acquire and export such components.

The article reports that a U.S. defense official expressed concerns raised over China's involvement in manufacturing key elements of Boeing's new 787 commercial Dreamliner jet. The official noted recent reports of tainted and poorly constructed Chinese goods, including defective auto tires and poisoned toothpaste and pet food. William Hawkins of the U.S. Business and Industry Council warned that there is a danger in not knowing the content of Chinese-made goods in civilian and defense products.