All Europe articles – Page 22
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NewsUnited Engine shows off prototype hybrid powertrain as it looks toward 1.5MW model
Russia’s United Engine is to show off a prototype 500kW hybrid powertrain at an industrial exhibition, as it looks to use the architecture to progress to 1.5MW.
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NewsSerbia launches flight testing with first ex-Cypriot Mi-35 assault helicopter
Serbia is advancing work to return 11 Mil Mi-35P assault helicopters acquired secondhand from Cyprus late last year to flying condition.
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NewsRossiya set to test integrated aftersales service platform for MC-21’s PD-14 engines
Aeroflot Group carrier Rossiya is set to test a new aftersales service system developed to handle the Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine for the Yakovlev MC-21 twinjet.
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NewsAirbus highlights main-deck door size on A350 freighter mock-up
Airbus has shown off a mock-up of its A350 freighter, and is highlighting its large main-deck cargo door as a key feature. The aircraft will have a maximum payload of 111t. Airbus has yet to detail a formal payload-range chart, but has previously indicated ranges of 4,550nm at 111t and ...
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NewsTurkish Airlines reaches compensation deal over PW1100G engines
Turkish Airlines has struck a compensation agreement covering engine availability issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans powering its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft delays D328eco service entry until late 2027
German manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft has again pushed back the service-entry date for its new D328eco – the second such delay for the programme.
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NewsVertical drops plan to fly at Farnborough in favour of advancing flight tests
Vertical Aerospace has abandoned ambitious plans to fly its latest VX4 prototype at the forthcoming Farnborough air show to instead concentrate on advancing the electric air taxi’s flight-test programme.
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NewsBrimstone 3 missile deal to boost German Eurofighter capability
MBDA is to assemble Brimstone air-to-surface missiles in Germany for the first time, following its receipt of a contract to equip the Luftwaffe’s Eurofighter combat aircraft.
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NewsTwin Otter crew compensated with aerodynamics after losing power on approach
French investigators have disclosed that a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter crew resorted to aerodynamic manoeuvring and ground effect to land the aircraft after its engines failed to respond to power commands during approach. The aircraft – operated by New Caledonian carrier Aircalin – had been carrying out a visual ...
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NewsAn-26 lost speed during go-around before crashing short of Utrenny runway
Russian investigators have been told that the crew of an Antonov An-26 was attempting a go-around when the aircraft crashed short of the runway at Utrenny airport. Operated by Utair, it had been arriving from Sabetta after a charter flight on 14 June, carrying 36 passengers and five crew members. ...
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NewsITA performance ahead of business plan: Spohr
Italian carrier ITA Airways is performing ahead of the business plan drawn up last year as Luthansa Group prepares to take a stake in the airline.
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NewsNorwegian cuts full-year profit outlook over softer traffic and higher costs
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian has revised downwards its full-year operating profit forecast, to NKr2.1-2.6 billion ($199-246 million) – including the contribution from newly-acquired regional operator Wideroe.
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NewsPlay names former Bluebird Nordic executive as finance chief
Icelandic budget carrier Play has named Ruta Dabasinskaite-Vitke as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Olafur Thor Johannesson.
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NewsWizz reshuffles leadership team as Carey departs
Wizz Air has promoted Michael Delahant to senior chief commercial and operations officer after announcing that its president Robert Carey is leaving the airline to pursue other interests.
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NewsLufthansa secures conditional regulatory clearance for ITA deal
Lufthansa Group has secured approval from the European Commission for its proposed progressive acquisition of ITA Airways after agreeing concessions to satisfy the regulator’s competition concerns over the tie-up.
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NewsShell reviewing Rotterdam sustainable aviation fuel plant after slowing construction work
Shell is to review its plans for a Dutch sustainable aviation fuel facility, and will halt construction work while it assesses the project. The company disclosed in September 2021 that it would build a biofuel facility in Rotterdam, on a site formerly known as the Pernis refinery. It added that ...
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NewsTarom to lease pair of Max 8s from CDB Aviation
Romanian carrier Tarom has agreed to lease a pair of Boeing 737 Max 8s from Irish lessor CDB Aviation, with the initial aircraft to arrive in late 2025.
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NewsUS think tank outlines plan for Ukrainian air superiority
As embattled Ukraine readies to receive its first Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, a US think tank has put forward a proposal for how Kyiv could secure local air superiority, allowing its ground forces to recover territory from Russian invaders.
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NewsNorwegian airports operator expands remote-tower programme to seven more sites
Norwegian airports operator Avinor is to expand its remote-tower programme to another seven regional sites. Avinor has identified the additional airports as Batsfjord, Vadso, Sorkjosen, Sandane, Mosjoen, Orsta Volda, and the new facility for Mo i Rana. The organisation formally opened a remote-tower centre in Bodo in October 2020, through ...
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NewsStrategic tie-up failure and softer market put pressure on Norse Atlantic
Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways admits the recent failure of strategic investment talks with a potential partner has contributed to pressure on near-term liquidity. The airline says the situation has been aggravated by “softening” market conditions and lower fares, affecting revenues. It adds that it is experiencing a “tail-heavy” ...