All aerospace news – Page 205
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InterviewWhy Embraer commercial aviation chief is staying upbeat despite downturn
Although Arjan Meijer took the helm of the Brazilian airframer’s commercial arm at a particularly difficult time, he believes the strength of its E-Jet line will power it through the pandemic.
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NewsSingapore’s Kelley Aerospace sets sights on supersonic UAV and business jet markets
Singapore-based aerospace company Kelley Aerospace has its sights set on the supersonic air transport, with the rollout of two in-development concepts in business aviation and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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NewsMTU becomes second PW1100G MRO shop in China
Pratt & Whitney has opened its second PW1100G geared turbofan MRO centre in China, with MTU Maintenance Zhuhai joining P&W’s global network of MRO providers.
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NewsFAA order targets 787 localiser-capture issues
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring 787 operators to update aircraft flight manuals to include new localizer-approach procedures.
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NewsBoeing positions Ryanair deal as 'momentum' ahead of optimistic 2021
Boeing’s executives are describing Ryanair’s new 737 Max order as a turning point for the troubled Max programme and indicative of a faster-than-expected airline sector recovery.
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NewsGulf Air and IAI seal maintenance pact after Bahrain-Israel tie-up
Normalisation of diplomatic relations between Bahrain and Israel has led to a new maintenance agreement under which Gulf Air aircraft will undergo line maintenance from Israel Aerospace Industries. IAI states that its Aviation Group will offer a “comprehensive technical response” to all Gulf Air aircraft landing at Tel Aviv’s Ben ...
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NewsItalian air force receives first HH-139B helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has handed over the first of 17 HH-139B intermediate-twins to the Italian air force.
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NewsWinglet maker Tamarack expands with new South Carolina install site
Business-aircraft winglet manufacturer Tamarack Aerospace has opened a new installation facility in South Carolina, adding a third such installation site to the company’s footprint.
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NewsAirbus execs hype TwoTwenty’s capabilities at VBACE
Pandemic aside, Airbus’ executive jet division has had a notable year, having recently unveiled its ACJ TwoTwenty and delivered its first ACJ350.
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NewsBusiness aviation showing improvement as 2020 ends: Honeywell
The business aircraft sector has improved in the back half of 2020 but flight hours this year will still be down some 30% from 2019 levels, says Honeywell Aerospace chief executive Mike Madsen.
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NewsCollins targets clean-cabin technologies, eyes supersonic future
Amid the pandemic, Collins Aerospace continues to invest in supersonic aircraft technology while eyeing aspects of business and commercial aviation that will be “systematically” changed by Covid-19
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NewsEmbraerX, Airservices Australia to explore air taxi concepts in Melbourne
EmbraerX, the Brazilian airframer’s innovation subsidiary, has jointly developed a new concept of operations for air taxis in Australia with civil air navigation services provider Airservices Australia. EmbraerX’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) project Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions will helm the partnership, which will look at “new and ...
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NewsBoeing test sees five AI-enabled jets teamed up
Boeing has completed a series of test fights in Australia exploring how high-performance unmanned aircraft can operate together using artificial intelligence.
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NewsBoeing Capital gets boost with $5bn commitment from Castlelake
Investment company Castlelake has agreed to provide Boeing’s customers with up to $5 billion in financing for the purchase of new jets.
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NewsFAA issues first 737 Max airworthiness certification
The Federal Aviation Administration on 30 November issued the first Boeing 737 Max airworthiness certificate since the agency grounded the type in March 2019, the FAA confirms.
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InterviewUdvar-Hazy talks recent travel, 2021 rebound and demand for Boeing’s 737 Max
Air Lease chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy thinks demand for new jets will boom post-Covid, thinks Boeing’s next move must leapfrog Airbus
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NewsFAA approves five-bladed H145 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has secured US certification for the new five-bladed D3 variant of its H145 light-twin, which will enable deliveries to begin there next year.
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NewsIHI explores electrification, biofuel to combat climate change
Japan engine maker IHI sees more efficient electrification of aircraft and biofuels as two areas where it can contribute to lower CO2 emissions in aviation.
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NewsLeonardo to supply Brazilian Federal Highway Police with six AW119Kx helicopters
Leonardo has won a contract to supply the Brazilian Federal Highway Police with six AW119Kx helicopters.