All aerospace news – Page 300
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In depthWhy Boeing might shift where it manufactures jets
Amid the troubles of 2020, Boeing’s strategy for returning to past heights remains unclear, with open questions about the company’s product strategy and future production footprint.
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NewsHoneywell buys specialist UAV fuel cells
Honeywell has acquired Ballard Unmanned System, a specialist in hydrogen fuel cells for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and other aviation applications. The acquisition includes Ballard’s intellectual property, inventory, and equipment, says Honeywell. In addition, fuel-cell experts from Ballard will become Honeywell employees. Source: Honeywell In June, Honeywell ...
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NewsLeonardo boss Profumo found guilty of false accounting in previous role
Alessandro Profumo, the chief executive of Italian aerospace giant Leonardo, has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after being found guilty of false accounting and market manipulation offences during his time as president of bank MPS. In addition, Profumo – along with former bank chief Fabrizio Viola – was fined ...
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NewsWhy Embraer thinks regional travel – and regional jets – will emerge stronger
Embraer expects regional airports and smaller passenger aircraft will emerge on top from the coronavirus pandemic due to population shifts away from big cities.
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NewsNH Industries eyes future NH90 upgrades after French special forces order
NH Industries (NHI), the three-way joint venture which manufactures the NH90 military helicopter, is working on future upgrades for the type, even as it signs a deal with France for a new special forces variant.
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NewsCrisis a chance to fix aviation’s gender imbalance: EU transport chief
The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to address the “poor” gender imbalance among workers in the air transport industry, according the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean.
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NewsDassault confirms December roll-out for Falcon 6X
Dassault is to roll-out its new Falcon 6X on 8 December, marking a key milestone for the ultra-wide-cabin business jet.
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NewsPratt & Whitney Canada cuts staff due to Covid downturn
Pratt & Whitney Canada has implemented more layoffs in response to the troubled state of aerospace industry.
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InterviewMRO Japan taps domestic market for growth amid pandemic
Travel restrictions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic may have crimped international travel, but for one Japanese MRO company, it has presented an opportunity to look inward. MRO Japan, an All Nippon Airways joint venture based on Okinawa island, had intended to begin line maintenance services to carriers from Asian ...
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NewsBoeing cuts 51 Max from backlog in September, with no new orders
Boeing stripped 51 737 Max from its backlog in September and received no commercial aircraft orders in the month, partly reflecting the coronavirus pandemic’s continued impact on new-aircraft demand.
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NewsEU can impose $4bn penalty in transatlantic aircraft subsidies row
European Union authorities have secured the right to impose almost $4 billion in tariffs on US imports, including aircraft, in retaliation for harm arising from US government subsidies to Boeing. The decision from the World Trade Organization arbitrator, issued on 13 October, states that the level of countermeasures “commensurate with ...
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NewsUS government urges FAA to address cybersecurity risks to aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration has not taken adequate steps to address the increasing risk of cyberattacks against commercial aircraft avionics, says a new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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NewsRotorcraft Asia postponed three months to mid-2021
The organiser of Singapore’s biennial Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia (RCA-UMSA) event have postponed the show three months to 27-29 July 2021. The show, co-located at Changi Exhibition Centre with the Imdex naval show, had originally been planned for 30 March to 1 April 2021. Source: Greg ...
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NewsAirshow China confirms indefinite postponement, citing pandemic
The organisers of the biennial Airshow China event in Zhuhai have officially confirmed the show’s cancellation, a month after an initial announcement was hastily retracted. A notice on the show’s website gave no indication as to when the next show will take place, except to say that the new dates ...
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News321 Precision Conversions completes first flight of A321 converted freighter
Oregon company 321 Precision Conversions has completed first flight of its Airbus A321-200PCF freighter.
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NewsAirframers cool on ‘air curtains’ as means to protect passengers
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer have dismissed the idea of modifying cabin air supply systems to create ‘air curtains’ between passengers in order to reduce instances of viral infection.
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NewsGE closes on first flight of Catalyst turboprop engine
GE Aviation is nearing a maiden sortie of its Catalyst turboprop engine, delays to which have had a knock-on impact on Cessna’s in-development Denali.
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InterviewST Engineering’s new aerospace chief sees opportunity amid pandemic crisis
ST Engineering’s aerospace unit saw a leadership change on 1 October, when Jeffrey Lam took the helm. While the industry may be mired in crisis, Lam believes there are still plenty of opportunities for innovative companies.
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InterviewArianespace powers on with launches amid challenging 2020
Arianespace has had a challenging 2020 owing to the coronavirus pandemic, but has managed to keep launches going, as it looks toward 2021 and the long-awaited first flights of the Ariane 6 and Vega C rockets. Vivian Quenet has been managing director and head of sales for Arianespace in the ...
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NewsHAPSMobile Sunglider reaches 63,000ft, demos broadband transmission
The HAPSMobile Sunglider unmanned air vehicle reached an altitude of more than 60,000ft above sea level during a 20h demonstration flight on 21 and 22 September.