All Aerospace articles – Page 137
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NewsBoeing mending 737 supply chain issues, downplays A321XLR threat
Boeing is addressing supply chain issues at its 737 production site in Renton. Executives say Airbus’s A321XLR occupies only a “niche”, and that the 737 Max has broader appeal.
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NewsBoeing’s Max 7 and 10 certifications roll on amid tougher oversight
New regulatory requirements and development of a supplemental angle-of-attack (AOA) system continue to keep Boeing from making faster progress in achieving certification of its 737 Max 7 and Max 10.
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NewsCAA adopts EASA regulations for eVTOL certification
UK regulators are to adopt European certification standards for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsNATO next-generation helicopter project proceeds to concept phase
Defence ministers from six NATO member countries have signed an agreement to launch the concept phase that could lead to the development of a next-generation military helicopter.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft delays arrival of D328eco until 2026
Deutsche Aircraft has pushed back service entry of its D328eco until the second half of 2026 from a previous target of 2025.
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NewsCranfield Aerospace Solutions to work with German start-up Evia Aero on zero-emission flights
German airline start-up Evia Aero is to partner with UK-based Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to bring hydrogen fuel cell-powered air transport services to Northern Europe.
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NewsHeart switches ES-19 certification to CS-25 category to meet US requirements
Heart Aerospace is changing the certification basis of its ES-19 all-electric aircraft, moving to a heavier weight category in order to better address the market, particularly in the USA, a decision that will result in the “most significant design change” to the type since the start of the programme.
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NewsProposed FAA emission rule creates uncertainty for 767 freighter
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new aircraft efficiency rules that leave uncertain the ability of Boeing to keep selling 767 Freighters for delivery after 2027.
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NewsSpain’s Air Nostrum plots introduction of UK airships for domestic services
Spain’s Air Nostrum Group has unveiled an extraordinary provisional agreement to acquire airships to operate commercial services in the country. It is reserving production slots for 10 examples of the Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10, with a view to taking delivery from 2026. Air Nostrum Group, which serves as a ...
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NewsAirbus embarks on A321XLR flight-test campaign with maiden sortie
Airbus has commenced the flight-test campaign for its long-range A321XLR variant after the initial prototype lifted off from Hamburg Finkenwerder. The aircraft, powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines, took off at about 11:05 on 15 June. It is carrying a crew of five, comprising two experimental test pilots and three ...
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NewsBoeing logs 14 net new orders in May
Boeing landed new orders for 23 aircraft in May, including sizeable deals for 787s and 777s, though cancellations reduced the airframer’s net figure to 14.
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NewsInnovation needed across supply chain to meet sustainability challenge
While there is optimism for further efficiency gains from existing powerplants, and development of electric and hydrogen technology for small aircraft over this decade, the scale and cost of supporting deployment of zero-emission aircraft across the wider airline market remains the key challenge ahead.
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NewsAir taxi certification times could be unrealistic: US government report
A US government report suggests certification of electric air taxis could take longer than some manufacturers are promising, citing formidable hurdles yet to be overcome.
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NewsGKN eyes doubling of Airbus narrowbody content through Wing of Tomorrow effort
GKN Aerospace is hopeful that its participation in the Wing of Tomorrow research programme will see it eventually double the value of aerostructures content it provides on each Airbus narrowbody.
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NewsEmbraer hopes to revive development of hybrid-electric military transport
Embraer sees the potential to eventually resume development of a hybrid-electric short take-off aircraft despite the project stalling due to Brazilian government funding issues.
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NewsUS looks to seize 787-8 and G650ER due to Russian sanction violations
Citing violations of export restrictions, a US federal judge has authorised the US government to seize a Boeing 787-8 and Gulfstream G650ER owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
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NewsDe Havilland completes first flight of CL-415 with new Collins avionics
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada on 30 May completed first flight of a CL-415 water bomber upgraded with Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics.
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NewsNew AG600 prototype conducts maiden sortie with higher MTOW
AVIC has conducted the maiden flight of a new variant of the AG600 Amphibian, with the aircraft now boasting a higher maximum take-off weight (MTOW).
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NewsEmbraer sees turboprop decision in early 2023, eyes 70- and 90-seaters
Embraer confirms it will wait until 2023 to disclose more information about its planned development of a new passenger turboprop.
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NewsDeurloo succeeds Lane as P&W commercial engines president
Pratt & Whitney chief commercial officer Rick Deurloo has become president of the company’s commercial engines business, succeeding former president Carroll Lane.