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NewsCruise-altitude simulations begin for SSJ-New’s PD-8 engine
Russia’s United Engine has carried out cruise-altitude simulation with the core of the Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant, intended for a revised version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The test-bench simulation of operating conditions up to 12,000m (39,400ft) marks the initial stages of PD-8 certification testing. Rostec says the core section includes ...
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NewsDaher to expand in USA by acquiring Triumph’s aerostructures site in Florida
French aircraft manufacturer Daher has agreed to purchase Triumph Group’s aerostructures business in Stuart, Florida for an undisclosed sum – another in a series of divestitures by Triumph.
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AnalysisPandemic pushed Boeing’s 777X shift to freighter-next strategy
Boeing’s decision this week to launch development of its 777-8 Freighter marks a strategic shift for the programme – one driven by the dual factors of booming air freight demand and the pandemic’s ongoing impact on international air travel.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems loses $541m in 2021 amid 787 hang ups
Troubles with Boeing’s 787 programme and pandemic-related pressures pushed aerospace component manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems to a $541 million loss in 2021.
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AnalysisTech log indiscipline cited after stressful RAM 737 autopilot incident
French investigators have determined that two independent system failures affected the autopilot of a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 during a complex incident involving a diversion, go-around and a subsequent unstable approach to land at Lyon. The pilots became increasingly stressed during the event, on 30 December 2016, as they ...
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NewsDassault flies first production Falcon 6X to US completion centre
The first Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X has arrived at the company’s completion centre in the US city of Little Rock, Arkansas, marking another step toward the type’s planned year-end service entry.
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NewsQatar Airways orders 777X Freighters and signals intent to purchase 737 Max
Qatar Airways has ordered 34 Boeing 777-8 Freighters, becoming the type’s first customer and marking Boeing’s launch of 777-8F development.
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NewsQatar Airways officials meet in Washington amid reports of 777X Freighter order
The White House confirms that US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo will meet today with a representative from Qatar Airways amid reports the meeting will involve Qatar ordering a freighter version of Boeing’s 777X.
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NewsFlyZero shows off fuel cell-powered regional concept
UK government-funded research project FlyZero has unveiled its initial concept for a zero-emission regional aircraft that could carry up to 75 passengers on routes of up to 800nm (1,480km).
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NewsFuel cells will not be ready for next-gen narrowbody launch, says Universal Hydrogen’s Eremenko
Future zero-emission single-aisle aircraft will likely be powered by engines using direct combustion of hydrogen as the pace of fuel cell development will not match the timeline for a new aircraft launch, according to former Airbus chief technology officer Paul Eremenko.
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NewsUS firm Elroy Air unveils Chaparral heavy-cargo autonomous VTOL vehicle
San Francisco-based autonomous aerial vehicle specialist Elroy Air has unveiled a pre-production model of its vertical take-off heavy cargo carrier, the Chaparral C1, which is capable of lifting 140-230kg and transporting the load across ranges up to 260nm. Elroy Air says it has secured agreements for over 500 aircraft from ...
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NewsAerospace sector at ‘critical juncture’ in technology, innovation: panel
The aerospace sector is at a “critical juncture” in the march towards a significant, disruptive technological shift, say panellists at an aerospace roundtable, who also stress that sustainability will underpin these changes.
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NewsGulfstream tackling wing bottleneck as it boosts production
General Dynamics aerospace business is working to address supply chain shortages that threaten subsidiary Gulfstream’s ability to meet unprecedented demand for new business jets.
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NewsTextron Aviation’s profits surge on business jet boom
Textron Aviation accelerated deliveries of both business jets and commercial turboprops in 2021, driving the airframer to a $378 million profit.
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AnalysisQuestions, uncertainty abound as Boeing works for 2022 recovery
Boeing executives are framing 2022 as the year the company will fix the 787’s troubles, hike 737 Max delivery rates and begin mending its financial position.
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NewsUnited Engine tests domestically-built control system for SSJ-New’s PD-8
Russia’s United Engine has developed an automatic control system for the Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant which will be installed on the Sukhoi SSJ-New aircraft. The SSJ-New is a version of the Superjet 100 that includes a greater proportion of domestically-built components. PD-8 engines will serve as an alternative to the PowerJet ...
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InterviewHow Parent nurtured CAE to become services powerhouse
Chief executive’s record in transforming the Canadian training company with a succession of acquisitions over 13 years is reflected in leadership award.
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NewsVertical Aerospace taps Avolon boss Slattery for chairman role
Electric air taxi developer Vertical Aerospace has appointed Avolon chief executive Domhnal Slattery as non-executive chairman.
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NewsOffshore market weighs on H175 but Airbus Helicopters confident on long-term prospects
Airbus Helicopters is confident that its H175 will bounce back from two consecutive years of low sales amid a continued demand slump for offshore-roled rotorcraft.
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NewsAirbus C295 demonstrator takes flight with semi-morphing wing
Airbus has performed the first flight of a modified C295 military transport in support of the EU’s Clean Sky 2 initiative to lessen the environmental impact of aviation.