All Aerospace articles – Page 61
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NewsSAF and turboprops are best way to decarbonise aviation in short-term, says white paper
Only increased production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and reintroduction of turboprops in place of jets, plus incentives to speed retirements of older gas-guzzlers, will help commercial aviation reach its decarbonisation goals in the short term, a new white paper argues.
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Airline BusinessWill there be enough clean energy to produce future fuel for airlines?
A report published this week highlights the huge amount of new infrastructure and investment required to ensure there will be enough clean energy to produce the alternative fuels that will power the aviation sector towards decarbonisation.
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NewsMTU chief confident on supply chain improvements
Germany’s MTU Aero Engines predicts that disruption to the aerospace industry supply chain will ease as 2023 progresses but cautions there may be further bumps along the way.
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NewsBoeing encouraged by China’s signals on 737 but keeps conservative outlook
Boeing is taking a conservative view on the Chinese market but is encouraged by the gradual return to service of 737 Max jets in the country. Speaking during a first-quarter briefing, chief executive Dave Calhoun said all Max operators in China have brought at least part of their fleet back ...
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NewsP&W only at halfway point of PW1100G durability upgrade programme
Pratt & Whitney is “only about 50%” through a critical upgrade programme designed to improve the durability of components in its PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF), an executive at the engine maker’s parent company has admitted.
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NewsEmbraer ships 15 aircraft in first quarter
Embraer delivered seven commercial aircraft – a pair of E175s and five E195-E2s – and eight business jets, six light and two large, in the first quarter of 2023.
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NewsCFM to roll out Leap durability fixes over next two to three years, says Safran chief
CFM International will over the next two to three years roll out a series of “improvement steps” for the high-pressure turbine blades on Leap engines designed to address premature wear issues seen on examples operated in “harsh environments”.
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NewsBoeing forms aerospace R&D pact with two South Korean institutes
Boeing has signed agreements with two South Korean institutes aimed at boosting research and development into new technologies.
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NewsGKN builds additive manufacturing capability as business reaches ‘tipping point’
GKN Aerospace will later this year produce what it describes as the first load-bearing component to be made through additive manufacturing, as the UK-headquartered company eyes a rapid expansion of its capabilities in the space.
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NewsArrival of EP upgrade for Trent XWB-84 slips to 2025
Service entry for an upgraded variant of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engine for the Airbus A350-900 is now not expected until 2025 at the earliest – over five years later than originally planned.
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NewsGE Aerospace first-quarter profits jump on higher Leap deliveries
GE Aerospace succeeded in ramping engine deliveries in the first quarter of 2023, a period during which it also logged notable gains in revenue and profit.
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In depthGKN warms to potential of cryogenic fuel cell powertrain as H2GEAR project ramps up
GKN Aerospace has revealed more details of the liquid hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system it is developing, which it says could eventually power a future zero-emission airliner with at least 96 seats.
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NewsLeaky lavatory caused Delta 767 flight control problem in 2022
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that water leaking from lavatories formed ice that jammed the controls of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 last July.
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NewsHarbour Air delays electric DHC-2 effort amid ‘ever-changing’ certification standards
Canadian regional airline Harbour Air has again delayed plans to begin passenger flights using an all-electric-powered De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, citing “ever-changing path to certification for an all-electric aircraft”.
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NewsAirbus and P&W to study SAF production and plan to fly A220 with 100% SAF
Airbus and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have joined together to study the feasibility of establishing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production site in Quebec, and to fly an A220 powered by 100% SAF.
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In depthMerger will boost UK aerospace industry: Britten-Norman and CAeS chiefs
Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) see their upcoming merger as simplifying the route to market for a hydrogen-electric aircraft and offering a boost to British manufacturing thanks to relocation of Islander assembly to the UK.
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InterviewHow developing markets hooked Jacqui Sutton on a career in aerospace
An ‘atypical’ route into the UK aerospace industry saw Jacqui Sutton working for some of its biggest names. Now non-executive director of the Women in Aviation Charter, she encourages others to follow suit.
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In depthHow Flight artist John Marsden became a cutaway above the rest
Flight artist John Marsden rose to prominence during the ‘golden years’ of the mid-20th century, and produced unrivalled technical drawings for the title until the late 1990s.
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NewsCAeS and Britten-Norman build on Fresson partnership with merger plan
UK firms Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Systems (CAeS) are to merge in an ambitious move to spur the development of a hydrogen-powered zero-emission aircraft.
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NewsElectric Power Systems joins Regent’s all-electric ‘seaglider’ development programme
Utah battery company Electric Power Systems has joined an effort by start-up Regent Craft to develop a wing-in-ground effect passenger vehicle.