All Aerospace articles – Page 84
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NewsFAA warns of in-flight turbofan failures following long-term storage
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring inspections of two types of turbofans, saying corrosion caused by prolonged aircraft storage could cause in-flight engine failures.
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NewsEve UAM on track to become public company on 9 May
Embraer is moving closer to divesting its air taxi business Eve UAM, saying it expects to close the sale of the business to shell company Zanite Acquisition on 9 May.
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AnalysisBoeing lagging 737 deliveries goal for 2022, China remains wildcard: analysts
Though Boeing has made notable progress in returning its 737 Max programme to health, the company must ramp production and deliveries in the coming months to have a shot at achieving its 2022 goal.
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NewsAirbus, Kawasaki to explore potential of hydrogen fuel in Japan
Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries will explore the development of a hydrogen fuel ecosystem in Japan.
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NewsBoeing’s backlog slips in March amid pressures including the Russia-Ukraine war
Order cancellations and the Russia-Ukraine war are among factors cited by Boeing as leading it to strip more than 140 aircraft orders from its backlog in March, leaving the company with negative order activity for the month.
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NewsEurope clears Parker’s purchase of Meggitt, requires wheel and brake divestment
European Commission regulators have cleared Parker Hannifin’s proposed acquistion of UK aerospace firm Meggitt, conditional on commitments offered by the US firm including the divestment of its wheels and brakes division.
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In depthOdys Aviation pitches unique VTOL as replacement for regional airliners
Odys Aviation, a start-up based in Long Beach, California, is developing a long-range vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) airframe that could replace some regional aircraft in the coming decade.
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NewsAirbus’ ’new baby’ makes splash in Latin America
Airbus hopes to entice Latin American airlines to order its new A220 with a five-country whistle-stop tour.
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NewsSafran powers up electric aircraft projects with Aura Aero
Safran Electrical & Power (SEP) is to collaborate with French start-up Aura Aero on two electric aircraft projects – including a 19-seat sub-regional hybrid design that could enter service in 2027.
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NewsKAI secures more G280 wing work from IAI; starts Iraq support contract
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a new aerostructures contract from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Gulfstream G280 business jet, and has commenced work on a support contract for the Iraqi air force’s T-150IQ fleet.
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In depthNIAR WERX to name customers for cargo-converted 777-300ER as project advances
The Wichita team developing a Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter intends this month to announce multiple launch customers for the project, and is on track to begin manufacturing components within weeks.
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NewsDaher updates TBM family with TBM 960
French aircraft manufacturer Daher has unveiled its TBM 960, an updated variant of its TBM line of single-turboprop aircraft.
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NewsGE picks Portsmouth for NMH engine sustainment
GE Aviation will use an existing overhaul site for the maintenance of T700 or CT7 engines should the UK select a rotorcraft equipped with either powerplant for the country’s looming New Medium Helicopter contest.
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NewsAir Lease orders another 32 737 Max
Air Lease, one of the world’s leading aircraft lessors, has ordered another 32 Boeing 737 Max narrowbodies, bringing its total orderbook for the jets to 130 and handing a important win to Boeing’s still-recovering single-aisle programme.
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NewsPiaggio sale spins up as five bidders conduct due diligence
Five potential buyers for Piaggio Aerospace have been given permission to conduct due diligence on the Italian manufacturer as the latest sale process gathers momentum.
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NewsMC-21 serial production delay forces Russia to look at fuel subsidy for older types
Russia’s government is expecting serial production of the Irkut MC-21 to be pushed back by up to two years, and has outlined optimistic plans to ramp-up output of older, and less fuel-efficient, aircraft types in the interim. During a briefing that followed a presidential meeting on the state of the ...
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NewsUS lawmaker again tries to heighten aircraft maintenance oversight
A top US lawmaker is again seeking to increase government oversight of commercial aircraft maintenance and of non-US aircraft repair stations.
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NewsDe Havilland to develop updated water bomber called DHC-515 Firefighter
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has re-launched development of an updated water bomber based on the stalwart CL-series line of firefighting aircraft.
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NewsASL follow-on deal for 737-800 converted freighters set to double fleet
ASL Aviation Holdings is ordering up to 20 more Boeing 737-800 converted freighters, to be modified by the US airframer. The aircraft will be allocated to ASL’s airlines in Ireland, France and Belgium as well as joint-venture operations in Asia. Conversion work will commence in the second quarter of next ...
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NewsAerCap files insurance claim against more than 100 jets held by Russia carriers
Irish aircraft lessor AerCap has filed $3.5 billion worth of insurance claims as compensation for aircraft and aircraft engines that Russian airlines have not returned since Western government slapped Russia with economic sanctions.