2025-02-24T09:42:00Z By David Kaminski-Morrow
US safety regulators are recommending a series of check on certain Boeing 757-200 converted freighters, after an incident in which the main cargo door opened during flight. The US FAA has stopped short of issuing an airworthiness directive but, in a safety information bulletin, highlights the occurrence in February 2021 ...
2025-02-24T08:31:00Z By David Kaminski-Morrow
Russia’s United Engine has started delivering serially-produced domestic powerplants for the Yakovlev MC-21 programme. The Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines have been developed for the MC-21-310, the Russian-powered variant of the twinjet. State technology firm Rostec says the PD-14 has hollow titatium fan blades and that, overall, United Engine implemented 16 “critical” ...
2025-02-22T04:06:00Z By Greg Waldron
The Leonardo C-27J tactical transport has become a key asset for the Royal Australian Air Force to provide humanitarian assistance domestically and to regional neighbours, as it also continues to perform key military roles.
2024-07-01T12:58:00Z By Tony Harrington
As climate imperatives increasingly challenge air transport, the sector is desperately seeking new technologies to mitigate damage caused by the old ones.
2020-01-08T10:35:00Z By Dominic Perry
UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has three strands that guide its current development activities: the evolution of the gas turbine; research of “radical alternatives” such as electrification; and improving integration between the engine, airframe and its systems. On top of this, the company continues to support the development of alternative fuels.
2019-12-12T17:28:00Z By Jon Hemmerdinger and Boston
Lawmakers pressured Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson on 11 December to ensure his agency thoroughly reviews allegations of safety and quality problems at Boeing’s 737 production plan in Renton, Washington.
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