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NewsAirbus’s Spirit AeroSystems work acquisition slips to fourth quarter
Airbus’s acquisition of work packages from Spirit AeroSystems has slipped to the fourth quarter, a delay the airframer attributes to regulatory approvals. But Airbus says the acquisition process is “making good progress”, adding: “All parties are putting the necessary efforts into the closing process.” The acquisition has been necessitated by ...
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NewsAirbus sees no A330 production rate rise until 2029
Airbus is not expecting to raise A330 production for the next few years, but foresees monthly output lifting from four aircraft to five in 2029. The airframer updated its production expectations for the twinjet programme in a half-year financial briefing. It says A330 production is “stabilising” at the rate of ...
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NewsCrashed Superjet’s erroneous angle-of-attack readings traced to swapped overlay plates
Swapping the angle-of-attack sensor overlay plates on a Gazpromavia Yakovlev Superjet 100 led to last year’s fatal accident as the jet was being ferried from Lukhovitsy to Moscow after a maintenance visit. Investigators from the Interstate Aviation Committee carried out several experiments and analyses in a bid to understand why ...
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NewsBoeing CEO credits Trump trade strategy for boosting orders
Boeing’s chief executive Kelly Ortberg has credited the Trump administration’s trade negotiation approach with increasing the manufacturer’s order book, while suggesting recent deals could reduce the company’s exposure to tariffs.
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NewsBoeing scrapped earlier 737 Max engine anti-ice redesign plan
Engineering complications with the 737 Max’s engine anti-ice system have forced Boeing to abandon its initial redesign approach, pushing certification timelines for the Max 7 and Max 10 variants into 2026.
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NewsBoeing aims for Max 7 and Max 10 certifications in 2026
Airframer reveals certification timeline slippage while reporting improved Q2 financial results and achievement of 737 and 787 production targets.
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NewsBoeing pays $445 million as part of DOJ fraud agreement
Planemaker reveals charge in Q2 results as families of 737 Max crash victims continue challenging the non-prosecution agreement in federal court.
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NewsSwiss identifies initial A350 long-haul route as it shows off cabin concept
Swiss will operate its initial Airbus A350-900 to Boston, with flights commencing at the beginning of January next year. The Star Alliance carrier, which is taking 10 of the type, disclosed the first long-haul destination for the twinjet as it unveiled new first- and business-class seats. Swiss intends to take ...
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NewsAmerican 737 Max suffered two blown tyres and hydraulic leak in Denver
The Boeing 737 Max involved in last week’s Denver incident experienced tyre failures and a hydraulic leak that ignited, according to a source familiar with the incident.
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NewsSome 787 ram air turbine fittings could have unapproved titanium: FAA
Nine Boeing 787s may contain emergency power systems with substandard titanium components that could fail during deployment, prompting regulatory action.
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NewsRegulators investigating American 737 Max gear problem and fire at Denver
US authorities are investigating an incident involving an American Airlines Boeing 737 Max catching fire at Denver International Airport after experiencing landing gear problems during take-off, leading to an emergency evacuation.
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NewsAerospace escapes tariff regime under new US-EU trade agreement
Aircraft and components will be exempt from tariffs under the new transatlantic trade agreement between the European Union and USA. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says the aerospace sectors are among the “strategic products” contained on a “zero-for-zero” tariff list. This list also features semiconductor equipment, critical raw ...
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NewsRussian legislation seeks to establish regulated market for PMA spares
Russian aerospace firm Yakovlev is highlighting legislative measures aimed at averting development of a market for unapproved spare parts as a result of shortages driven by sanctions. New legislation progressing through parliament is intended to address the need for design and manufacture of authentic spares – known as Parts Manufacturer ...
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NewsWrongly-maintained Superjet’s behaviour misled crew before overspeed and fatal dive
Russian investigators believe the crew of a Yakovlev Superjet 100 thought the aircraft was experiencing an air-data system fault relating to airspeed, rather than a highly-improbable angle-of-attack discrepancy, before the jet fatally dived into a forest about 6min after take-off. Simulations of the flight have led test pilots to conclude ...
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NewsBoeing still ‘finalising’ 737 Max 7 and 10 engine anti-ice redesign options
Eighteen months after estimating a one-year timeline for the critical system redesign, Boeing has yet to finalise its technical solution for the 737 Max engine anti-ice system.
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NewsUS Air Force testing drag-reducing finlets for C-130Js
Air Force Special Operations Command is testing thin finlets developed by Vortex Control Technologies as a possible cost-saving initiative that could lead to longer flight range and better fuel efficiency for C-130J transports.
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NewsWork begins to adapt new PD-8 engine to Be-200 firefighting amphibian
Work has started to adapt the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine to the Beriev Be-200 amphibious firefighter, according to Russian state technology firm Rostec. United Aircraft manufactures the jet-powered amphibian at its Taganrog aviation plant near Rostov-on-Don. The PD-8 was developed initially for the Yakovlev SJ-100 programme – a successor to the ...
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NewsFAA grants airlines one-year extension for cockpit barrier rule
US regulator allows carriers until August 2025 to comply with post-9/11 security measure as manufacturers await FAA approvals
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NewsJapan to buy 100 Boeing aircraft as part of US trade deal: White House
The White House has secured a commitment from Japan to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft as part of a newly negotiated trade agreement the USA says will reduce market barriers.
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NewsTextron Aviation working to overcome King Air production issues
Textron Aviation continues to face production challenges for its Beechcraft King Air twin turboprops, with deliveries down significantly compared to last year.