All Aerospace articles – Page 170
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NewsUS government panel calls for FAA certification improvements
A committee established by the US Department of Transportation has determined that the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing properly followed FAA processes when approving the 737 Max. But the committee, commissioned last April following two 737 Max crashes, also finds the FAA’s processes need much improvement.
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NewsUS-China trade pact likely a boon for Boeing
The freshly signed US-China trade agreement could benefit Boeing and the broader US aerospace sector in the next 24 months, with Beijing committed to buying $77.7 billion worth of US manufactured goods during a two-year period. The “phase one” pact, aimed at settling two years of trade tensions between the ...
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NewsHybrid Air Vehicles unveils updated Airlander 10
Hybrid Air Vehicles has unveiled a production design for its Airlander 10 to replace a prototype grounded in November 2017 after a second incident during flight testing, as it steps up its certification efforts.
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News737 Max grounding pushes Boeing’s 2019 orders into negative territory
The 737 Max grounding’s full impact on Boeing’s 2019 orders and deliveries came to light on 14 January when the company released final 2019 figures.
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NewsCalhoun takes over as Boeing CEO with transparency pledge
Longtime Boeing board member David Calhoun became chief executive of the Chicago-based company on 13 January, stepping into the spotlight amid a seething controversy while pledging to improve Boeing’s transparency and commitment to safety.
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NewsGE Aviation cuts 70 workers in Quebec amid Boeing’s 737 Max production halt
GE Aviation is laying off 70 temporary workers from its site in Bromont, Quebec, citing Boeing’s decision to halt 737 Max production as one factor leading to the cuts.
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NewsFAA fines Boeing another $5.4m for 737 ‘slat track’ issue
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Boeing another $5.4 million for violations related to “slat tracks” installed on 178 737 Max.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems cuts 2,800 workers in first layoff round
Spirit AeroSystems, supplier of Boeing 737 fuselages, will lay off 2,800 workers this month and make additional cuts in the coming weeks in response to Boeing’s halt of 737 Max production.
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InterviewHelping ThyssenKrupp Aerospace form a vital link in supply chains
As chief executive of German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp’s aerospace unit, Patrick Marous channels his early passion for flight into assisting aerospace manufacturers in optimising raw materials sourcing
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In depthBoeing releases ‘damning’ employee correspondence about Max
Boeing has released more than a hundred pages of documents to the US Congress, including internal text messages and emails which include language that mocks airline customers, the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators, as the planemaker navigated the certification process of the now-grounded 737 Max.
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NewsNTSB appoints representative to Iran-led 737 crash investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a representative to participate in the Iran-led investigation into the 8 January crash of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752.
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NewsHarbour Air to resume electric-powered Beaver flights as certification work begins
Canadian commuter airline Harbour Air expects to conduct additional flight tests of its electric-powered de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver as soon as next week as it builds off a successful first flight last month.
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NewsAirbus plans to hike Mobile A320 output to seven per month
Airbus plans to boost A320neo production at its Mobile, Alabama site to seven aircraft monthly in 2021, an effort that comes amid a US-imposed import tax on European-made commercial aircraft.
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NewsEHang conducts first US autonomous trial flight
Chinese autonomous unmanned air vehicle (UAV) giant EHang conducted its first trial flight in the United States, as it works towards getting certification for passenger flights in the country. EHang’s two-seater passenger-grade aircraft, the EHang 216, took to the skies for the flight during the North Carolina Transportation Summit. It ...
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NewsBristow deferred H175 deliveries days prior to Chapter 11 filing
Bristow Group deferred delivery of its Airbus Helicopters H175s just 10 days prior to entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, an order the operator axed barely six months later as part of the financial restructuring.
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NewsEmbraerX and Elroy Air collaborate on drone delivery systems
EmbraerX, the Brazilian planemaker’s innovation subsidiary, says it has signed a collaboration agreement with Silicon Valley drone delivery startup Elroy Air to develop the air cargo market worldwide.
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AnalysisHow Rolls-Royce is looking beyond the engine
UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has three strands that guide its current development activities: the evolution of the gas turbine; research of “radical alternatives” such as electrification; and improving integration between the engine, airframe and its systems. On top of this, the company continues to support the development of alternative fuels.
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OpinionNext decade will bring more ‘unknown unknowns’ for aerospace
Predicting which surprises the coming decade might hold for the aerospace sector may well be a hopeless task, but the events that will unfold through the 2020s may be hard pushed to match some of the drama experienced over the past 10 years.
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NewsAirbus Corporate Helicopters and Aston Martin launch special edition ACH130
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) is partnering with high-end car manufacturer Aston Martin on a bespoke edition of the ACH130. The agreement is for an initial three years, but could be extended and expanded to other models if the relationship works, the pair say.
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NewsLatecoere to acquire Bombardier’s Mexican wiring business
Canadian manufacturer Bombardier is to sell the electrical wiring activities at Queretaro site in Mexico to Latecoere. The French aerostructures and electrical equipment manufacturer will pay Bombardier $50 million for the operation, which employs around 700 staff and generates annual turnover of $80 million, the two companies have disclosed. As ...