Airframers – Page 84
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New digital engineering technologies said to deliver up to 30% cost savings
Digital-engineering and -manufacturing processes have already revolutionized how aerospace products are designed and built.
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GKN Aerospace chief executive Hans Buthker resigns
GKN Aerospace is looking for a new chief executive after the sudden resignation of incumbent Hans Buthker.
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Analysts warn of Boeing talent drain, question company’s long-term strategy
A cadre of departing mid-level Boeing staff has raised questions about whether the company could find itself short of critical expertise needed to advance future commercial aircraft programmes, say aerospace experts.
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FAA and ANAC certificate Embraer’s Synthetic Vision Guidance System
Brazilian airframer Embraer says its Synthetic Vision Guidance System (SVGS) has gained approval for use in its Phaeton 500 and Praetor 600 aircraft in two important jurisdictions.
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FAA certificates 777X’s GE9X powerplants
The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated GE Aviation’s 105,000lb-thrust (467kN) GE9X turbofan, a milestone coming as Boeing continues working toward achieving certification for its GE9X-powered 777-9.
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FAA head Dickson to pilot the 737 Max next week
The FAA has told US lawmakers that administrator Steve Dickson will pilot the Boeing 737 Max next week ahead of a potential ungrounding of the beleaguered aircraft.
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Alphabet’s Wing division advances unmanned air traffic system
Various companies have in recent years been working to develop underlying air traffic technologies intended to support the expected rapid expansion of the commercial unmanned urban air mobility (UAM) industry.
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Sweden’s Heart Aerospace presents all-electric regional aircraft
Swedish aviation start-up Heart Aerospace says it plans to build a 19-seat all-electric commercial aircraft that will fly by mid-2026.
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American Airlines pilots to begin 737 Max training in November
American Airlines’ pilots will begin 737 Max “special training” in November in preparation for the jet’s return to service, with the company’s entire complement of 737 pilots expected to complete the reviews by January 2021.
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Hydrogen-powered airliners unlikely in near term: Boeing exec
Boeing’s top product developer doubts hydrogen-powered airliners will be viable in the near future due to technical and regulatory hurdles and remaining technological uncertainty.
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Boeing lays off pilot group that supports service entry of new aircraft types
Boeing is laying off a group of seven “line-assist instructor pilots” whose work includes helping airlines bring into their fleets aircraft types that those airlines have not previously operated.
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In depth
From the archive: Boeing 747 flight test
As the new Boeing 747 was making its debut in early 1970, Flight International’s test pilot, Captain R E Gillman, was given the opportunity to try out the behemoth in the air. This is an edited version of that article, originally published on 12 March 1970
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Can passengers evacuate jets in 90sec? US government report urges FAA to find out
Citing changed passenger demographics and behavior, as well as more seats in aircraft and concerns about carry-on luggage, a US government report urges the Federal Aviation Administration to review whether passengers really can evacuate a packed airliner in the required 90sec.
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Boeing’s Allen succeeds Raymond as head of strategy with direct report to CEO
Boeing has named Marc Allen as chief strategy officer, effective 1 October, a move that could signal renewed focus by Boeing on developing an overarching corporate strategy amid an uncertain time.
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BAE to design fly-by-wire system for Aerion’s AS2 supersonic business jet
UK aerospace company BAE Systems will develop the fly-by-wire flight-control system for Aerion Supersonic’s AS2 in-development high-speed business jet, adding another high-profile supplier to Aerion’s roster of partners.
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FAA shortcomings and Boeing’s culture contributed to Max crashes: Congressional report
A “culture of concealment” by Boeing and erroneous technical assumptions, combined with insufficient oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration, contributed to the deadly crashes of two Boeing 737 Max.
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Ampaire’s second hybrid Cessna gets airborne ahead of Hawaii demonstration flights
Electric aircraft specialist Ampaire has flown a second Cessna 337 Skymaster powered partly by an electric motor, a development coming ahead of planned airline demonstration flights before year end.
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Opinion
Finance availability may hold key to shape of delivery recovery
The year 2020 is set to be a catastrophe for the commercial aerospace sector, as airliner shipments collapse to the lowest levels since the mid-2000s. And right now the prospects for 2021 are not looking a whole lot rosier.
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EASA completes 737 Max test flights
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has completed its test flights of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft ahead of its possible recertification and return to service later this year.
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Gardner commits to steer clear of Impcross acquisition after national security concerns
Chinese-owned Gardner Aerospace has promised not to renew its interest in the acquisition of Gloucestershire, southwest England-based engineering firm Impcross after the UK government raised objections to the deal on national security grounds.