All Aerospace articles – Page 96
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NewsEuropean study says turboprop noise and vibration must be addressed as part of sustainable future
European researchers have concluded – perhaps unsurprisingly – that noise and vibration are the biggest sources of passenger discomfort in turboprop aircraft.
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NewsTextron closes Pipistrel purchase and confirms leadership of eAviation division
Textron has completed the acquisition of Slovenian aircraft developer Pipistrel in a €218 million ($238 million) all-cash deal.
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In depthDecember deadline could spur Max 10 alert system redesign, safety benefits debatable
Questions about whether Boeing will need to modernise the 737 Max 10’s pilot alerting system are swirling ahead of a December deadline that will require newly certified aircraft have modern alerting technology.
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NewsCourt OKs Nordic Aviation’s bankruptcy plan, lessor set to exit protection in May
Irish aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital says a US federal judge has approved its bankruptcy reorganisation plan, putting the company on track to exit court-supervised restructuring before the end of May.
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NewsEmbraer’s deliveries slow to 14 aircraft in first quarter
Embraer’s aircraft deliveries tumbled to 14 units in the first quarter of 2022, down significantly from both the previous quarter and the same period in 2021.
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NewsBombardier moves to expand service centre in Wichita, locates US headquarters there
Bombardier is signalling a long-term commitment to Wichita by moving its US headquarters there and by recasting its Wichita-based defence business – moves coming shortly after the airframer stopped producing Learjets in the city.
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In depthHoneywell lightweight radar system could fast-track autonomous aviation
Engineers at Honeywell Aerospace have developed a compact radar system intended to help urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles quickly advance toward autonomous flight.
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NewsGE, Tamil Nadu state to undertake additive manufacturing research
GE Aviation and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) will work together on aerospace research and development.
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In depthHoneywell’s advanced air mobility lab powers future aviation projects
Honeywell Aerospace is on the cutting edge of advanced air mobility, developing numerous projects designed to bring high-tech into smaller and smaller aircraft.
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NewsEviation says Cape Air will take 75 Alice aircraft, details scarce
Eviation has disclosed that US regional airline Cape Air intends to purchase 75 of its in-development electric aircraft Alice.
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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.