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| Farnborough Airshow - ITN journalist flies VAAC Harrier |
On 17th - 23rd July 2006, QinetiQ exhibited at Farnborough International Airshow, the biggest, most internationally attended aerospace event in the world. The Airshow is a globally renowned showcase of aerospace equipment and technology and provided the perfect venue for demonstrating the prowess of the development of 'Unified Flight Control', which is a novel control concept developed for the Short Take Off Vertical Landing (STOVL) Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
Lawrence McGinty, an ITN journalist, with no previous flying experience flew and landed QinetiQ's unique Vectored-thrust Aircraft Advanced flight Control (VAAC) Harrier.
 Read press release here
VAAC Harrier
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| Dubai International Airport announces £2m purchase of QinetiQ's Tarsier |
The award winning Tarsier radar system developed by QinetiQ that can detect small items of potentially dangerous debris on airports runways has been bought by Dubai International Airport.
Chairman of Emirates Group, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said: "Dubai Airport has been actively following the development of the Tarsier programme over the past few years and when the project was launched we were very keen to ensure that it was installed. Runway safety is absolute priority for Dubai International Airport and, despite an excellent safety record, we are continually looking for ways of minimising potential risks. Tarsier performed well during the trial period and I am very pleased to sign an agreement to buy the system. In addition to the safety benefits we also expect to see cost and operational benefits."
Read press release here
More information on Tarsier here
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| Airbus and QinetiQ sign MOU |
The value of technology innovation in the UK aerospace industry has been recognised with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Airbus S.A.S. and QinetiQ at Farnborough International.
The agreement promises to further advance the relationship with research and technology development (R&T) in such areas as fluid mechanics, chemical fuel modelling, health monitoring systems and advanced landing gear developments. The results of these activities would find natural application into the whole aircraft.
Read press release here
Airbus case study here
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QinetiQ will soon be attending the following events. For any further information visit our news pages or contact us at customercontact@QinetiQ.com.
NAFPI FOD Prevention Conference, 1st August 2006, Seattle, USA
Airports Council International, North America,
25th September 2006, Reno, Nevada
Airport Exchange, Madrid, 9th October, Madrid, Spain
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