All Aerospace articles – Page 54
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NewsEmbraer’s deliveries surged in final months of 2022
Brazilian airframer Embraer closed 2022 on a high, with its deliveries surging to 80 aircraft in the fourth quarter, pushing its full-year deliveries to 159.
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NewsAirbus UAM plans year of building in 2023 ahead of CityAirbus NextGen first flight
Airframer plans widespread constuction effort this year – of a prototype and the ecosystem in which it will operate – as it targets market for urban air mobility services.
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NewsMarket recovery boosts Safran performance as Leap output grows
Strong aftermarket growth in its propulsion segment and rising deliveries of Leap narrowbody engines to Airbus and Boeing helped drive revenue and profit increases at aerospace giant Safran last year.
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InterviewVolocopter chief leads push to certification
Volocopter chief executive Dirk Hoke is laser focused on seeing his company become the world’s first true urban air mobility (UAM) provider in 2024.
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In depthEviation close to naming new suppliers, prepping for 2025 kick-off of certification flight testing
Several months after completing first flight of its prototype electric aircraft, US developer Eviation is working to secure manufacturing partners and additional funding, while remaining on track to begin certification flight testing in 2025.
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In depthHow award-winning aviation mechanic Marissa Estebanez proves her capability
Award-winning young engineer Marissa Estebanez loves her role as an aircraft maintenance technician working in South Carolina, and hopes her journey will help inspire others to ‘go fix something’.
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In depthWhy FTA is doing things differently in pilot training
Brighton-based flight school FTA has survived the pandemic and is looking to expansion as demand for newly trained first officers ramps up.
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AnalysisHow a different approach could help reduce airline cockpit vacancies
A new initiative led by the Airline Pilot Club aims to ensure that those completing their instruction have all the skills needed to secure a position flying for an airline.
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NewsAirbus intends to deliver 720 commercial aircraft in 2023
Airbus is intending to deliver 720 commercial aircraft this year, the figure it had originally laid down for 2022 before supply-chain problems forced a downward revision. But this target still remains far below the 863 deliveries it managed to achieve in 2019, the year prior to the onset of disruption ...
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NewsAmeriflight strikes deal to purchase Sabrewing cargo drones
US cargo airline Ameriflight has continued showing interest in conceptual autonomous cargo aircraft by signing a letter of intent to purchase 35 vertical take-off and landing drones from California start-up Sabrewing Aircraft.
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NewsBoeing, Tata joint venture produces first 737 Max fin
An Indian joint venture between Boeing and India’s Tata Advanced System (TASL) has shipped the first vertical fin for the Boeing 737 Max programme.
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NewsCustomers display understanding over H160’s US certification delay, says Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has indicated that an issue affecting the cockpit displays of the H160 remains a stumbling block to the new medium-twin gaining certification in the USA.
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NewsBoeing’s deliveries and orders slip in January after a strong December
Boeing’s aircraft deliveries and new aircraft orders slipped during January, down from higher figures posted by the company in the final month of 2022.
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NewsAir India to order 220 narrowbody and widebody jets from Boeing
Air India has agreed to place firm orders for 220 Boeing jets, including 190 737 Max, 20 787s and 10 777Xs.
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In depthUS aerospace supply chain faces long climb back to health
Boeing’s aircraft production rates remain significantly depressed from last decade’s highs – reflecting an aerospace industry struggling to keep up and facing what insiders describe as a long, difficult climb back to normalcy.
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In depthAnalysts diverge on optimum timeframe for next Boeing aircraft launch
Immediate action could help the airframer re-energise the company and claw back market share, according to some, but others argue the priority should be mending a strained balance sheet and troubled supply chain.
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NewsHoneywell nurtures Newborn as fuel cell powertrain project comes alive
Honeywell Aerospace is confident that an EU-funded consortium it is leading can deliver a “commercially viable” high-power fuel cell powertrain for regional aircraft applications.
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NewsJapan’s IHI sees strong third quarter aerospace revenue
The Aero Engine, Space and Defense unit of Japan’s IHI saw a strong revenue rebound in the third quarter of its 2022 financial year to 31 December.
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NewsFAA grants Universal Hydrogen special airworthiness certificate
Alternative propulsion developer Universal Hydrogen says the Federal Aviation Administration has granted it a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category, clearing the company to begin flight testing its demonstrator aircraft, a modified De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300.
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NewsBombardier overhauls leadership structure, Martel remains CEO
Bombardier has made several significant shifts to its senior management structure, naming new executives to head sales, aftermarket operations, defence products and supply chain.