All articles by Jon Hemmerdinger – Page 50
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NewsTextron Aviation’s Q1 profit jumps amid increased aircraft deliveries
Textron Aviation’s first-quarter profit more than doubled year-on-year to $121 million, with the company delivering more aircraft and reporting solid gains in aftermarket revenue.
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NewsBoeing’s undelivered 737 Max backlog still stands at 320 jets
Boeing lost $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022 and has made limited progress in divesting hundreds of stored 737 Max and 787s.
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NewsBoeing CEO sees chance for exemption from Max 10 cockpit alert update
Boeing’s chief executive thinks the company has a solid chance of securing an exemption for its 737 Max 10 from new certification regulations that are due to take effect in December.
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NewsFirst Gulfstream G700 delivery could be six months late
Gulfstream’s first G700 delivery could slip three to six months beyond the end of 2022 due to a newly required intensive review of the jet’s software.
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NewsBoeing submits 787 ‘certification plan’ to FAA, recovery timeline uncertain
Boeing has completed rework to some undelivered 787s and submitted a “certification plan” to the Federal Aviation Administration, though when Boeing might resume 787 deliveries remains unclear.
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NewsBoeing delays 777-9 first delivery by two years, until 2025
Boeing has delayed first delivery of its 777-9 by up to two years, until 2025, dealing another blow to the long-delayed programme.
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NewsRaytheon tackles supply trouble, faces $750m hit from Russia sanctions
Sanctions against Russia will cost Raytheon Technologies hundreds of millions dollars in 2022, and related titanium shortages could hinder production in 2023.
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NewsKansas Modification lands three 777-300ER converted freighter orders
A new air cargo company called Backbone Freighter Leasing has become launch customer for Kansas Modification Center’s (KMC) Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter.
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NewsGE Aviation Q1 profit jumps on service revenue, but engine sales slump
GE Aviation’s number of commercial aircraft engine shipments slipped year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022, and the company continues dealing with supply chain issues.
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NewsChina Eastern 737 crash clues point to few plausible causes
Aviation safety experts increasingly see only a few plausible reasons why a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 plunged into the ground on 21 March, killing all 132 people aboard.
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In depthTechnical description: Gulfstream’s G800 leads the way
Savannah airframer Gulfstream caught the aerospace industry by surprise last October when it rolled out the prototype of its newest ultra-long-range business jet, the G800. We go under the skin of its luxury offering.
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NewsHow US Army veteran Toni Ferrel found ‘purpose’ in ATC career
US Army veteran Toni Ferrel stumbled on the aviation industry when searching government job posts. Through countless hours of toil and help from mentors – and while overcoming personal challenges – she worked her way from air traffic controller to station manager, finding ‘purpose’ and challenge along the way. Now she shows the younger generation of women what opportunities exist.
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NewsUS commuter carrier Southern to acquire P2012 Travellers
Italian airframer Tecnam has secured another US customer for its new P2012 Traveller, with Southern Airways Express agreeing to purchase two of the nine-passenger aircraft.
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NewsBAE joins GE hybrid-electric development project
UK aerospace company BAE Systems has joined a GE Aviation-led effort to develop a megawatt-class hybrid-electric propulsion system suited for a narrowbody aircraft.
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NewsAmerican’s first-quarter loss widens but company eyes profitability in second quarter
American Airlines lost $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2022, but the carrier reports improving demand for air travel and expects to be profitable next quarter.
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In depthDecember deadline could spur Max 10 alert system redesign, safety benefits debatable
Questions about whether Boeing will need to modernise the 737 Max 10’s pilot alerting system are swirling ahead of a December deadline that will require newly certified aircraft have modern alerting technology.
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NewsCourt OKs Nordic Aviation’s bankruptcy plan, lessor set to exit protection in May
Irish aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital says a US federal judge has approved its bankruptcy reorganisation plan, putting the company on track to exit court-supervised restructuring before the end of May.
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NewsEmbraer’s deliveries slow to 14 aircraft in first quarter
Embraer’s aircraft deliveries tumbled to 14 units in the first quarter of 2022, down significantly from both the previous quarter and the same period in 2021.
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NewsBombardier moves to expand service centre in Wichita, locates US headquarters there
Bombardier is signalling a long-term commitment to Wichita by moving its US headquarters there and by recasting its Wichita-based defence business – moves coming shortly after the airframer stopped producing Learjets in the city.
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NewsEviation says Cape Air will take 75 Alice aircraft, details scarce
Eviation has disclosed that US regional airline Cape Air intends to purchase 75 of its in-development electric aircraft Alice.