All Aerospace articles – Page 4
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In depthAirbus Helicopters to ‘raise the bar’ with launch of new H140 light-twin
Occupying the space between its strong-selling H135 and H145 light-twins, the H140 features a five-blade main rotor, a new powerplant – the Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2E – a T-tail, a larger cabin, an improved Fenestron shrouded tail rotor.
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NewsEmbraer aims to expand civilian aerospace presence in Poland, pitches E190 conversion site
Embraer aims to significantly expand its civilian aerospace presence in Poland, saying it is considering establishing an E-Jet E2 landing gear overhaul site and an E190 passenger-to-freighter conversion line in the country.
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NewsBoeing maintained faster delivery pace in February as recovery progressed
Boeing in February managed to keep delivering jets at a relatively brisk pace, handing over 44 commercial aircraft during the month, including 32 737s.
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NewsLCI chief hails ‘global reach’ from Macquarie Rotorcraft acquisition
The acquisition of Macquarie Rotorcraft by leasing joint venture SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH) will provide “global reach for a global platform”, says LCI Investments chief executive Jaspal Jandu.
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NewsAW609 inches closer to certification with start of type-inspection flights
Federal Aviation Administration pilots have begun Type Inspection Authorization flights of the Leonardo Helicopters AW609 tiltrotor from the manufacturer’s US plant in Philadelphia.
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NewsAW09 flight tests resume following five-month pause to resolve supplier issue
Leonardo Helicopters has resumed test flights of its single-engined AW09 following a five-month pause to address a manufacturing non-conformity issue in the main gearbox.
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NewsAVIC tests two new eVTOL aircraft
Chinese national airframer AVIC is conducting tests with two new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as EHang’s EH216-S makes its first flight in Mexico.
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NewsTrump order prompts FAA to postpone new air taxi rule
The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily suspended enforcement of its new air-taxi operations and pilot-training rule to allow the provisions to be reviewed by the Trump administration.
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NewsBell pitches ‘purpose-built’ 505 trainer for US Army
Bell is proposing a “purpose-built” version of the 505 light-single for an emerging US Army requirement for a new training helicopter.
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NewsLCI and Sumitomo joint venture snaps up rival rotorcraft lessor Macquarie
Leasing joint venture SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH) is to acquire rival lessor Macquarie Rotorcraft for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsSikorsky completes transition flights of rotor-blown-wing prototype
Sikorsky has successfully completed vertical-to-forward flight transitions of its autonomous rotor-blown-wing demonstrator, an all-electric aircraft the company is using to better understand the complexity of such manoeuvres.
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In depthSikorsky reveals S-92A+ Phase IV gearbox as it recommits to civil segment
Sikorsky has revealed the first images of the Phase IV gearbox designed for the new S-92A+ helicopter, while insisting the update reflects the company’s long-term commitment both to the heavy-twin and the broader civil market.
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In depthSmith continues rapid revolution as Robinson reveals R88
Robinson Helicopter has launched its first new aircraft for almost 15 years, unveiling plans for the R88, a range-topping $3.3 million turbine-powered single.
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NewsKorean Air A321neos among Airbus orders recorded in quiet February
Airbus’s order activity quietened in February, with the airframer securing agreements for 14 aircraft, all from its single-aisle families. Korean Air signed for six A321neos while an undisclosed customer placed an order for eight. They took net orders for the first two months of the year to 65, following a ...
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NewsRTX confirms PW2040 engines will power JetZero demonstrator, with Collins to supply nacelles
RTX has confirmed its Pratt & Whitney unit will supply PW2040 engines to budding blended-wing-body developer JetZero for its demonstrator aircraft, with Collins Aerospace to provide the nacelles for the project.
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NewsUS Aviation Academy agrees to acquire at least 38 Tecnam aircraft
Flight training provider US Aviation Academy has agreed to acquire 38 aircraft from Italian manufacturer Tecnam, including singe-prop P2010s and twin-engined P2006Ts.
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NewsAsia-Pacific set for business jet growth
The Asia-Pacific business jet market is expected to see continued growth, according to market players at a new industry gathering in Singapore.
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NewsDelta to advise JetZero with development of blended-wing airliner
Delta Air Lines has agreed to support start-up JetZero’s development of a blended-wing-body commercial aircraft by providing operational and cabin-design input.
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NewsSafran maturing eTaxi system for future narrowbodies
Safran Landing Systems (SLS) is continuing to refine an electric-taxiing system for future narrowbody aircraft that it believes can cut block fuel burn by up to 4%.
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NewsFalcon 10X stays on track for 2027 service entry as first prototype comes together
Dassault Aviation’s ultra-long-range Falcon 10X business jet remains on track to hit a revised service-entry target in late 2027, but the French airframer is staying tight-lipped on when its maiden sortie will take place.
