All Aerospace articles – Page 149
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NewsChina uses Wing Loong II variant for weather modification work
China has deployed a variant of the AVIC Wing Loong II unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to help create precipitation in the country’s arid west. The UAV, designated Ganlin-1, is equipped to modify weather through cloud seeding, according to a report by official news agency Xinhua. Source: Xinhua The ...
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NewsBoeing confirms closure of Seattle R&D center
Boeing confirms that it intends this year to shutter a research and development site in Seattle, shifting work performed there to other locations.
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NewsWestJet prepares for 737 Max flights pending approval
WestJet will begin non-commercial test flights of its Boeing 737 Max aircraft during the coming weeks with the aim of having the aircraft type ready to resume revenue flights on 21 January pending approval from Transport Canada.
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NewsFAA requires more V2500 disk removals in response to 2020 uncontained failure
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to remove more high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks from International Aero Engines V2500s in response to a 2020 disk failure.
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NewsNew US regulation aims to streamline civil supersonic flight test approvals
US regulators have finalised a rule intended to ease the process by which aircraft manufacturers obtain approvals to perform supersonic aircraft flight tests.
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NewsAircraft designs must better account for pilot responses: US law
The Federal Aviation Administration will soon require aircraft manufacturers to fully consider how various cockpit warnings might affect the ability of pilots to properly respond to failures.
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NewsPilatus hands over 100th PC-24
Pilatus has delivered the 100th PC-24 business jet, with the milestone aircraft handed to long-term customer Jetfly Aviation.
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In depthNew law targets FAA’s self-certification system, takes aim at 737 Max lessons
The US government has ordered an “expert review” of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) programme, while also setting aside $81 million to help the FAA hire more technical staffers.
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AnalysisIndonesia certifies N219 regional turboprop
State-owned Indonesian Aerospace (IAe), also known as Dirgantara Indonesia, has received certification for its N219 commuter aircraft.
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NewsUSA military end user list touches breadth of Chinese aerospace industry
The US government’s Military End User (MEU) list covers a broad swathe of Chinese aerospace companies, but stops short of listing airframer Comac.
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NewsBlackshape looking to ramp up Gabriel production despite training doldrums
Italian aircraft developer sets itself ‘challenging target’ for output of its flagship programme in 2021, with high hopes for ISR and US recreational markets
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AnalysisElectric and special mission P2012s mark busy year for Tecnam
Italian airframer has been stepping up deliveries of its flagship aircraft to launch customer Cape Air during 2020.
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AnalysisElettronica proves itself a team player again on Tempest
Italian electronic warfare specialist has a long track record of involvement in European defence programmes, but has also been making its own mark in markets beyond the region.
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AnalysisWill air shows return in 2021?
Will air shows ever be the same again? The wait continues after almost a year of virtual gatherings, with Moscow and Dubai potentially on the horizon in 2021
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InterviewWhy Embraer’s chief executive is only looking upwards
At a time when some aerospace companies are seemingly hibernating until the pandemic passes, Embraer has come out swinging. An ambitous five-year strategy will see the launch of new programmes, diversification and new partnership agreements, pushing the Brazilian airframer to new heights.
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NewsEmbraer chief promises progress in 2021 on pair of new programmes
Embraer expects by mid-2020 to have revealed more detail on its next two aircraft developments, including a long-trailled turboprop airliner.
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In depthWhat may lie ahead for aviation in 2021?
After a nightmare 2020 in which the global pandemic brought years of strong air transport growth to an abrupt halt from which it is still recovering, what are the key issues facing the aviation industry in the year ahead?
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NewsElectric Cessna 208B suffered partial power loss during test flight
Electric propulsion company Magnix confirms that an electric-powered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan landed under degraded power after an issue with an inverter during a test flight.
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NewsEmbraer completes first European Praetor conversion
Embraer has completed the first conversion in Europe – the programme’s 12th overall - of a Legacy 450 business jet to a Praetor 500 at its Paris Le Bourget facility.
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NewsEASA approves weight increase for H135 as Airbus Helicopters seals new orders
Airbus Helicopters has secured European certification for a new alternate gross weight (AGW) on the H135 light-twin, which increases maximum take-off weight to 3,100kg.