Airframer
Log in

The Airframer Bulletin

Cargo Systems
All news ✕ Clear ‹ Current edition

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Cargo Systems, newest first.

45 items

2026
29 April

ReleasePeli strengthens its European manufacturing footprint with strategic expansion in Crottendorf, Germany

5 March Development involved feedback from more than 1,000 hoist operators maintenance crews and mission specialists.

Leonardo selects clean-sheet Pegasus hoist for AW139

The Pegasus rescue hoist joins Leonardos AW139 offering with ETSO certification and aims to improve hoist mission performance reliability.

2024
5 November

ReleaseSignia Aerospace completes acquisition of Goodrich Hoist & Winch; rebrands as Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch

8 August

ReleaseGarrett Container Systems, Inc. establishing new facility in Amarillo, TX

9 July

ReleaseSignia Aerospace to acquire Goodrich Hoist & Winch

5 February

Release35 years of FACC: Innovation in the aviation industry made in Austria

2023
9 March Ultra 2XL Heavy-Lift Cargo Aircraft Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) concept.

Onboard Systems brings hook expertise to Ultra 2XL

Phenix has high aspirations for its heavy-lift UAS, including the ability to safely lift and carry payloads up to 907kg, with remote deliveries up to 200 miles away from the launch point.

2022
1 September Shovels at the ready.

Collins kicks off Jamestown cargo systems expansion

The expansion includes space for state-of-the-art chemical processing and paint lines designed to maximise operational efficiency, improve site ergonomics and provide customers with expedited delivery schedules.

3 February

ReleaseEmployment and investment initiative: FACC creates more than 200 new jobs and invests EUR 150 million

2021
12 October

ReleaseLiberty Hall Capital Partners announces sale of Onboard Systems

26 August The Talon hydraulic cargo hook and gimbal swing frame is available for factory installation in the Airbus H125.

Onboard delivers hydraulic cargo hook for Airbus H125

The onboard weighing system shows pilots the weight of each load they are carrying using Onboard's C-40 indicator. The indicator connects to the VEMD allowing users to take advantage of load performance increases.

2020
17 November

ReleaseST Engineering reorganises for global growth and success

1 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives Special Process Approval Qualifications from Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company

8 June

ReleaseALPHACAM – a hook to Leemark's aerospace success

2019
21 October

ReleaseDart Aerospace acquires key product lines and band trademark from Aero Design Ltd.

9 October

ReleaseDavis Aircraft achieves quality milestone

3 June

ReleaseFACC sets up a high-tech composite facility in Croatia

4 March

ReleaseLiberty Hall Capital Partners acquires Onboard Systems

26 February

ReleaseST Engineering receives first-ever authorisation from CAAS to test fly its UAS Solution DroNet beyond visual line of sight

2018
8 August

ReleaseFACC to develop the future of inspection robots

20 June

ReleasePeli Products announces its expansion in Turkey

2017
1 December

ReleaseFACC investment drive on schedule

11 April

ReleaseOnboard Systems awarded contract for AW169 and AW101 HEC Secondary Hook Kits by Leonardo Helicopters

2016
20 June

ReleaseST Engineering's Aerospace arm establishes new site for components manufacturing

28 May

ReleaseDrallim Cargo Hook selected for innovative Bell 525 Relentless helicopter

2015
27 January

ReleaseOnboard Systems awarded contract for EC145T2 cargo hook kit by Airbus Helicopters

2014
20 October

ReleaseBeechcraft King Air 250 now available with factory-installed payload increase

4 July

ReleaseDenel lands R260m Airbus tender

2013
19 June

ReleaseAAR's Nordisk announces advancement in fire containment

29 April

ReleaseTelair delivers 300th lower deck cargo system for Airbus A-330, -340 series

2012
1 May

ReleaseLightweight, VICTREX Pipes qualified by PFW Aerospace for cargo drainage system on Airbus A350 XWB

2011
16 November

ReleaseAAR to build cargo systems for Kawasaki's C-2 military transport aircraft

21 September

ReleaseUnited Technologies buys Goodrich for $18.4 billion

13 September

ReleaseAmSafe to provide barrier nets for the new Boeing KC-46A refueling tanker aircraft

2010
22 September

ReleaseGoodrich Corporation completes acquisition of DeCrane Cabin Management assets

26 July

ReleaseKODIAK equipped with external cargo compartment on display at EAA AirVenture

9 July

ReleaseEADS North America's KC-45 tanker would support 1,500 jobs across North Carolina

30 April

ReleaseHoneywell's inertial navigation system selected as standard equipment on Airbus

14 April

ReleaseHoneywell to provide fuel-efficient Auxiliary Power Unit for the C919 commercial airliner

2009
17 April

ReleaseAmSafe awarded contract for A350XWB

22 February

ReleaseGlobal new aircraft purchase expectations drop 21% compared to 2008 survey

13 February

ReleaseCapewell introduces the Tactical Aerial Delivery System family of products

2008
10 September

ReleaseCapewell launches the Advanced Logisitics Cargo System

2 September

ReleaseBreeze-Eastern awarded Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter cargo winch program

22 January

ReleaseBoeing names Telair International as supplier for 747-8 program