All aerospace news – Page 114
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NewsWiking Helikopter Service plunges into administration
German offshore transport specialist Wiking Helikopter Service has entered administration on the back of rising fuel costs, loss-making contracts and the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsGKN confident fuel cells could power 96-seat aircraft as H2GEAR project advances
GKN Aerospace has completed the preliminary design of the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain it is developing under the UK-funded H2GEAR programme and is increasingly confident that the efficiency gains it is building into the system will allow it to scale to power a 96-seat aircraft – or one even larger.
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NewsBoeing mending 737 supply chain issues, downplays A321XLR threat
Boeing is addressing supply chain issues at its 737 production site in Renton. Executives say Airbus’s A321XLR occupies only a “niche”, and that the 737 Max has broader appeal.
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NewsBoeing’s Max 7 and 10 certifications roll on amid tougher oversight
New regulatory requirements and development of a supplemental angle-of-attack (AOA) system continue to keep Boeing from making faster progress in achieving certification of its 737 Max 7 and Max 10.
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NewsCAA adopts EASA regulations for eVTOL certification
UK regulators are to adopt European certification standards for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsNATO next-generation helicopter project proceeds to concept phase
Defence ministers from six NATO member countries have signed an agreement to launch the concept phase that could lead to the development of a next-generation military helicopter.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft delays arrival of D328eco until 2026
Deutsche Aircraft has pushed back service entry of its D328eco until the second half of 2026 from a previous target of 2025.
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NewsCranfield Aerospace Solutions to work with German start-up Evia Aero on zero-emission flights
German airline start-up Evia Aero is to partner with UK-based Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to bring hydrogen fuel cell-powered air transport services to Northern Europe.
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NewsHeart switches ES-19 certification to CS-25 category to meet US requirements
Heart Aerospace is changing the certification basis of its ES-19 all-electric aircraft, moving to a heavier weight category in order to better address the market, particularly in the USA, a decision that will result in the “most significant design change” to the type since the start of the programme.
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NewsProposed FAA emission rule creates uncertainty for 767 freighter
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new aircraft efficiency rules that leave uncertain the ability of Boeing to keep selling 767 Freighters for delivery after 2027.
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NewsViasat eyes next step as full global in-flight connectivity coverage nears
Viasat is casting an eye on its fourth group of satellites as full global coverage through the launch of its ViaSat-3 constellation draws near, amid what it describes as “ever-growing demand” for in-flight connectivity.
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NewsIntelsat goes multi-orbit with new ESA terminal
Intelsat has unveiled its first multi-orbit in-flight connectivity terminal capable of interoperating with its existing geostationary (GEO) satellites in addition to new low-Earth orbit (LEO) and medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellites.
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NewsSpain’s Air Nostrum plots introduction of UK airships for domestic services
Spain’s Air Nostrum Group has unveiled an extraordinary provisional agreement to acquire airships to operate commercial services in the country. It is reserving production slots for 10 examples of the Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10, with a view to taking delivery from 2026. Air Nostrum Group, which serves as a ...
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NewsAirbus embarks on A321XLR flight-test campaign with maiden sortie
Airbus has commenced the flight-test campaign for its long-range A321XLR variant after the initial prototype lifted off from Hamburg Finkenwerder. The aircraft, powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines, took off at about 11:05 on 15 June. It is carrying a crew of five, comprising two experimental test pilots and three ...
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NewsSunExpress picks lightweight Safran seats for Max 8s
Turkish leisure carrier SunExpress has selected Safran Seats’ Z200 economy product for line-fit on 33 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
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NewsSITA sees momentum for cellular on the rise
SITA for Aircraft chief executive Yann Cabaret believes momentum is increasing for in-flight cellular services as developments both on the ground and in the air close the gap between the respective experiences for the user.
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NewsThales details upgrades to Avant Up IFE system
Thales has upgraded its Avant Up in-flight entertainment system to include two new features: the Optiq 4K QLED HDR display and its Pulse charging unit.
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NewsOtto Celera push-prop in line for ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engine
Hydrogen-electric propulsion specialist ZeroAvia is to develop a powertrain for Otto Aviation, which has been test-flying a prototype of its low-emissions Celera 500L aircraft. ZeroAvia says it will collaborate with California-based Otto to integrate the ZA600 zero-emission powertrain on the type. It says the tie-up means the Celera could be ...
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NewsBoeing logs 14 net new orders in May
Boeing landed new orders for 23 aircraft in May, including sizeable deals for 787s and 777s, though cancellations reduced the airframer’s net figure to 14.
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NewsOneWeb takes steps towards wi-fi launch after successful test flight
Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb has moved a step closer to its planned 2023 entry into the in-flight wi-fi market by successfully delivering connectivity to a Boeing 777-200LR during a recent test flight.