All aerospace news – Page 308
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Swedish humidity system no longer standard on 787
Boeing has opted to withdraw a Swedish humidity-control system from the list of basic equipment on the 787 line.
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Sepang Aircraft Engineering to deepen Airbus partnership
Malaysian MRO firm Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE) says it will leverage on Airbus to achieve its goal of being a "leading MRO" in the Asia-Pacific.
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US Army eyes high-altitude UAVs like Airbus Zephyr
The US Army Futures Command, a new group leading the service’s modernization efforts, is enthusiastic about using high-altitude unmanned air vehicles for a variety of missions, including as communications hubs.
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Apache deliveries sharply lower pending safety fix
Boeing anticipates delivering 34 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters this year, nearly 30% less than planned, due to the US Army's refusing delivery of aircraft in February after a critical safety issue was found.
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AeroVironment to integrate Switchblade and Shrike 2 onto armoured vehicles
AeroVironment plans to integrate its Shrike 2 unmanned air vehicle and Switchblade tactical missile with General Dynamics Land Systems’ armoured ground combat vehicles.
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NewsIraq to boost armed Bell 407 fleet
Iraq has requested a potential acquisition of five Bell 407GX armed helicopters via the US government's Foreign Military Sales programme.
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European regulator clears Boeing-Adient seat venture
European regulators have approved a joint venture between Boeing and the US vehicle seating firm Adient.
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Boeing frets about unit cost outlook for Chinook upgrade
Boeing is concerned that US Army modernization efforts may shift funds away from the CH-47 Block II upgrade programme, costing it business and driving up the aircraft's unit costs.
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Despite delays, SB-1 Defiant on track for 2018 first flight
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant compound helicopter is still on track for its first flight before the end of 2018, despite difficulties setting up automated fiber placement tooling to manufacture the aircraft’s composite rotor blades.
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Textron demos thrust-vectoring tech for possible RQ-7 Shadow replacement
Textron Systems continues to develop its thrust-vectoring X5-55 unmanned air vehicle (UAV), adding propulsion pod enclosures and a landing platform, as well as improving its flight control software, with an aim of demonstrating technology that could be used on a replacement aircraft for the US Army’s RQ-7 Shadow.
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LHT sets up 3D-printing centre to study industrial potential
Lufthansa Technik has established an additive manufacturing centre as it works to boost its capabilities with the technology.
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CALC, FL Technics to form Harbin MRO joint venture
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), its Aircraft Recycling International (ARI) unit, and FL Technics have formed an MRO joint venture.
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USAF designates GOLauncher1 hypersonic research rocket vehicle as X-60A
The US Air Force designated its hypersonic research rocket, the GOLauncher1, as the X-60A.
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Monarch’s MRO arm to change 'unsustainable' ownership structure
Monarch Aircraft Engineering has acknowledged that its shareholder structure is “unsustainable in the medium and longer term” and that a review is under way.
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SR Technics seeks US partner to grow line station network
Europe-headquartered MRO provider SR Technics has tentatively agreed a partnership with US line support specialist FEAM Maintenance/Engineering to jointly serve customers in the two regions.
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US Army formally solicits Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft proposals
The US Army is formally soliciting Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft proposals from the aviation industry.
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Delta TechOps starts Trent 1000 maintenance
Rolls-Royce has recruited Delta Air Lines' maintenance division to service Trent 1000 engines at its overhaul shop in Atlanta, as the UK manufacturer looks to add capacity to a network trying to cope with the problems seen on the powerplant.
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EASA opens application process for UK-based approval holders
EASA has established a process under which UK aviation companies holding European certification can apply for third-country approvals in preparation for a potential no-deal Brexit.
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India's Air Works divests UK unit Air Livery
Indian MRO firm Air Works has divested aircraft finishing subsidiary Air Livery to Satys.
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Bombardier to open new Miami business jet service center
Bombardier is investing roughly $100 million to open a new business aircraft service center near Miami in 2020.