All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 25
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Bombardier touts benefits of CPO used jet programme
Bombardier is hailing the success of its certified pre-owned (CPO) programme which is seeing jets sold through the initiative change hands faster, and for more money, than comparable aircraft. Launched in mid-2021, the CPO scheme sees Bombardier fully update selected Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft with new interiors, avionics and ...
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Bombardier scales up EcoJet concept after first test phase
Bombardier has begun testing a larger version of its EcoJet technology demonstrator having completed an initial trial of a sub-scale version of the blended wing-body concept.
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Rolls-Royce readies for first flight of Pearl 10X
Rolls-Royce is gearing up for the first flight later this year of its Pearl 10X engine for the Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X having racked up more than 1,500h of ground runs to date using a variety of test assets.
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Rockton chief outlines lessor’s role in decarbonisation push
Swedish ‘boutique lessor’ Rockton is eyeing an emerging market for low-carbon aviation as it completes its transition from an investor in traditional regional turboprops.
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Rolls-Royce to pause UltraFan testing after first phase as it waits on airframer need
Rolls-Royce will put its UltraFan demonstrator programme on hold once the initial phase of testing is complete as it waits for customer interest in a new powerplant to materialise.
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RAF Puma helicopter fleet could soldier on until 2028
The UK could push back the retirement of the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma HC2 transport helicopters to 2027 or even 2028 amid slow progress acquiring a replacement.
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Rolls-Royce runs UltraFan for first time
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its new UltraFan technology demonstrator at its Derby, UK site, with the engine running on 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
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First M-346 trainers arrive at new Greek training centre
Greece has officially welcomed the first two of an eventual 10 Leonardo M-346 jet trainers it is procuring through a deal with the Israeli government.
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Deutsche Aircraft books first agreement for D328eco
Deutsche Aircraft has secured Private Wings as a launch customer for its D328eco, with the German operator signing a tentative agreement for the twin-turboprop.
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Honeywell sings Anthem’s praises after PC-12 flight
Honeywell has for the first time flown a sortie with its new Anthem flightdeck fully managing the aircraft.
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Romania retires MiG-21s as it waits for Norwegian F-16s
Romania has officially retired its remaining Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighters as it accelerates the replacement of the Soviet-era type.
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VSR700 stretches sea legs with latest autonomous test phase
Airbus Helicopters and the French DGA military procurement agency have conducted tests of the VSR700 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) in a full operational configuration, for the first time carrying out 80 autonomous take-offs and landings at sea.
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Pilatus celebrates 2,000th delivery milestone for PC-12
Pilatus has handed over the 2,000 PC-12 single-engined turboprop to US fractional operator PlaneSense.
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Aura Aero reveals final design for hybrid-electric ERA but delays service entry
French start-up Aura Aero has frozen the design of its 19-seat hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft (ERA) but has pushed back service entry by at least a year.
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Germany’s DLR sounds positive on noise-reduction testing
German researchers are analysing hundreds of gigabytes of acoustic data following a series of windtunnel tests analysing the interaction between engines and aircraft in different configurations.
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Large engine flying hours at over 80% of 2019 levels, says Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce says large commercial engine flying hours are tracking towards its goal of up to 90% of pre-pandemic levels for the full year, on the back of strong performance during the first four months of 2023.
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Honeywell eyes roll-out of new eSAF production technology
Honeywell has secured its first customer for a new means of producing synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) that promises significantly lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than conventional jet fuel.
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Piaggio details requirements for revived sales process
Would-be bidders for Piaggio Aerospace will have to submit development or turnaround plans as part of their initial expressions of interest in the Italian airframer, according to documents relating to the planned sale of the business.
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Melrose to focus on growing GKN Aerospace as it steers clear of further acquisitions
Turnaround specialist Melrose Industries has ruled out further acquisitions in the near term as it looks to realise further value through the transformation of GKN Aerospace – the sole company remaining in its portfolio.
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Rockton firms interest in Heart ES-30 as airframer quietly adds more LoIs
Swedish lessor Rockton is to acquire up to 40 of compatriot Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft, converting a letter of intent for the developmental 30-seater.