All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 20
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NewsRestored Monarch could be flying by next year but questions remain over revival plan
An unlikely bid to revive the Monarch Airlines brand could see a new iteration of the carrier operational by the middle of 2024 using a small fleet of Airbus A320-family jets under plans disclosed by the company’s newly-appointed chair.
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NewsS-92 helicopters take over from ‘stalwart’ S-61Ns in Falklands
Bristow Helicopters has begun operating a pair of Sikorsky S-92 heavy-twins on logistics support missions in the Falkland Islands, allowing the retirement of two elderly S-61Ns.
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InterviewWhat drew BAE Systems’ Elizabeth Seward to a career in space industry
Inspired by the science fiction books she read as a teenager, Elizabeth Seward has forged a stellar career in the space sector and is now head of space strategy and future business at BAE Systems.
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NewsPortugal readies for September arrival of first firefighting Black Hawk following maiden sortie
US helicopter modification specialist Arista Aviation Services has performed the first flight of an upgraded Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk that will eventually be delivered to the Portuguese air force.
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NewsHill Helicopters plans first engine run by year-end with HX50 maiden sortie likely by mid-2024
Would-be rotorcraft manufacturer Hill Helicopters is hopeful of performing a first ground run of its GT50 turboshaft engine in the autumn, but the maiden sortie of the HX50 light-single it is intended to power will not take place until the second quarter of 2024 at the earliest.
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NewsUK watchdog warns on delivery of three key defence acquisitions
A government watchdog has warned over the performance of several UK defence acquisitions, with a trio of programmes – including the Tempest future fighter effort – moved to a list of projects whose delivery or cost targets appear unachievable.
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NewsTrio team on liquid hydrogen fuel system development
A trio of aerospace manufacturers are to collaborate on the development of a liquid hydrogen fuel system for future zero-emission aircraft applications.
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NewsMagnix and Eviation owner appoints new head of aerospace
Magnix and Eviation parent the Clermont Group has appointed Robbie Bourke as head of its aerospace business.
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NewsFormer ERA chief McNamara nets Heart governmental role
Sweden’s Heart Aerospace has appointed Simon McNamara as its director of government and industry affairs.
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NewsPoland moves closer to new order for 22 AW101 helicopters
A Polish order for 22 additional Leonardo Helicopters AW101s has moved a step closer after the country started negotiations with the manufacturer’s local subsidiary.
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NewsIndonesia activates next tranche of Rafale orders
Indonesia has activated the next tranche of orders for Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters, with the Southeast Asian country now holding firm commitments for 24 aircraft.
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NewsVertical faces setback after VX4 prototype crashes during flight testing
Vertical Aerospace has suffered what appears to be a significant setback to its VX4 programme after the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft crashed during an unmanned test flight.
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NewsBoeing reveals 737 Max order split
Boeing has for the first time revealed the sales breakdown for its 737 Max family, with the developmental -10 closing in on the 1,000-order mark.
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NewsPoland receives first AW101 helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters has begun deliveries of the first AW101 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters to the Polish navy.
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NewsBond Helicopters begins recruitment drive as leadership team is firmed up
UK offshore helicopter services newcomer Bond Helicopters has begun recruiting for its new Norwich airport-based operation having recently confirmed the make-up of its senior management team.
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NewsBoeing stretches 777-8 passenger jet to match freighter’s fuselage
Boeing has increased the fuselage length on the 777-8 passenger jet, bringing it into line with the freighter variant.
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NewsBristow sees further SAR growth following Irish court injunction boost
Bristow Group is eyeing further expansion in its government services business – which next year will account for up to one-third of revenues – as more countries look to outsource the provision of search and rescue (SAR) services.
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NewsDassault on cusp of Falcon 6X certification
European certification of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X is imminent, with achievement of the milestone “a question of a few days”, says the airframer’s chief executive.
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NewsDassault chief concerned by impact of Germany on FCAS export sales
Dassault chief executive Eric Trappier has expressed his concern that German reluctance to sanction arms exports to certain countries will hamper the success of the trinational Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The French airframer, alongside Airbus and Indra, is developing the FCAS – including next-generation manned and unmanned platforms – ...
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NewsMD Helicopters outlines MD520N engine upgrade
MD Helicopters and Columbia Helicopters are developing an upgrade for the MD 520N which will boost the hot-and-high performance of the NOTAR-equipped light-single.