All aerospace news – Page 13
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NewsJoby flies first hybrid-electric demonstrator, while Vertical embarks on transition tests
Joby Aviation has performed the first flight of a hybrid-electric, autonomous vertical take-off and landing demonstrator.
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NewsGE begins testing Passport-based hybrid-electric propulsion system
GE Aerospace has commenced test runs of its Passport turbofan-based hybrid-electric propulsion system developed under NASA’s HyTEC programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to advance technologies for future narrowbody aircraft engines.
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NewsWith ‘Boeing backs America’ message, US airframer embarks on Charleston expansion
Boeing will invest $1bn to build a second 787 assembly facility in North Charleston, potentially doubling production capacity to meet growing demand driven partly by Trump administration trade deals.
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NewsEasyJet eyes A319 phase-out by 2030 as fleet replacement accelerates
EasyJet intends to have largely retired its fleet of elderly Airbus A319s by 2030 as the budget carrier’s refleeting programme accelerates.
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NewsCzech VTOL developer Zuri secures backing from former Lilium suitor AAMG
Fresh from losing out on Lilium’s assets to Archer Aviation, Dutch firm Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) has turned its attentions elsewhere and agreed to invest an undisclosed sum in Czech hybrid air taxi developer Zuri.
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NewsUPS MD-11F crash probe focuses on engine mounts
Investigators probing the fatal 4 November crash of a UPS Boeing MD-11F in Louisville are examining whether an engine mount failure contributed to the left engine separating from the wing during take-off, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
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NewsRussia’s Su-57 fighter to take part in flying display at Dubai air show
Russia’s fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter will make its debut Dubai air show appearance next week, Moscow’s state-owned Rostec conglomerate has announced.
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AnalysisHow Dubai Airports chief is getting ready for the big move to DWC
A project to create the world’s largest airport in the Dubai desert has been two decades in the making – and soon Emirates and its fellow airlines must relocate from the city to Al Maktoum International.
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AnalysisUrban air mobility gets ready to rise in the UAE
Archer and Joby are leading efforts to establish passenger urban air mobility networks in the UAE, with both US developers targeting a start for operational services next year.
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AnalysisAviation's environmental action slow to take off, despite 'unprecedented unity'
If the recent ICAO Assembly resulted in little by way of concrete new sustainability developments, it did provide reminders of political thinking, ongoing challenges and potential battlegrounds ahead.
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NewsSJ-100’s domestic engines tested for resilience to water ingestion
United Aircraft has carried out water-ingestion tests on its initial import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100, equipped with Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplants. The aircraft, number 97023, carried out the runway pooled-water test at the Gromov institute at Zhukovsky, outside Moscow. It was accelerated through the standing pool – about 70m long and 12m wide ...
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NewsThai commercial chief highlights cabin comfort as A321neo arrival nears
Thai Airways International is expecting to introduce its first pair of Airbus A321neos before the end of this year, with the first scheduled to arrive in November. Chief commercial officer Kittiphong Sansomboon, speaking during an event in London on 7 November, said the twinjets would enhance the single-aisle fleet which ...
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In depthUPS MD-11F crash evokes spectre of American 191 but the depth of parallels is unclear
Confirmation that the UPS Boeing MD-11F which crashed in Louisville suffered a separation of its left-hand engine during take-off is likely to draw comparisons to the watershed McDonnell Douglas DC-10 accident in Chicago more than 45 years ago.
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NewsUPS MD-11 failed to gain more than 100ft of altitude climbing out of Louisville: US NTSB
The UPS Boeing MD-11 cargo jet that suffered a wing-engine separation during take-off in Louisville, Kentucky on 4 November failed to gain more than 100ft of altitude, rather than its previously disclosed altitude point of 475ft.
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NewsRolls-Royce reveals new XE standard for Trent 1000 engines
Rolls-Royce has revealed a new build standard for the Trent 1000 engine, the XE, which incorporates improved parts that will double time on wing, alongside inclusion of the manufacturer’s TotalCare support package.
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NewsSora progresses S-1 development and targets first flight by 2028
UK start-up Sora Aviation is progressing towards critical milestones on its 30-passenger S-1 electric tiltrotor, with ground tests of its full-size propulsion system due to begin next year.
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NewsBoeing begins project to expand 787 assembly in South Carolina
Boeing has begun expanding its South Carolina 787 production facility with a $1bn investment aimed at increasing monthly output beyond 10 aircraft to meet strong market demand.
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NewsZeroAvia eyes certification goals in 2027 as it gains EU Innovation Fund boost
Advanced powertrain developer ZeroAvia is aiming for certification in 2027 of both its 600kW ZA600 fuel cell powertrain and electric motor.
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NewsVietjet firms 100 A321neos as MNG signs for A350F
Vietjet has firmed orders for 100 Airbus A321neos while Turkish operator MNG Airlines Cargo has signed for its pair of Airbus A350 freighters. The two agreements were the outstanding orders listed by the airframer during October. Airbus’s updated backlog for the month also shows Korean Air’s agreement for seven A350Fs ...
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NewsWhy US judge dismissed Boeing 737 Max fraud case despite safety concerns
A US federal judge has dismissed the Department of Justice’s fraud case against Boeing over 737 Max certification, despite expressing doubt that the non-prosecution agreement serves the public interest and facing opposition from crash victims’ relatives.