All articles by Jon Hemmerdinger – Page 66
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NewsBoeing’s Max 7 and 10 certifications roll on amid tougher oversight
New regulatory requirements and development of a supplemental angle-of-attack (AOA) system continue to keep Boeing from making faster progress in achieving certification of its 737 Max 7 and Max 10.
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NewsProposed FAA emission rule creates uncertainty for 767 freighter
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new aircraft efficiency rules that leave uncertain the ability of Boeing to keep selling 767 Freighters for delivery after 2027.
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NewsBoeing logs 14 net new orders in May
Boeing landed new orders for 23 aircraft in May, including sizeable deals for 787s and 777s, though cancellations reduced the airframer’s net figure to 14.
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NewsJudge dismisses American-JetBlue request to dismiss suit, trial set for November
A US federal judge has sided with the Department of Justice (DOJ) by striking down a request by American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to dismiss a lawsuit against them.
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NewsHow Connect Airlines intends to carve a niche in the US airline market
US start-up Connect Airlines is banking on the efficiency of turboprops and an independent business model to help it carve a niche in the US air travel market.
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NewsAir taxi certification times could be unrealistic: US government report
A US government report suggests certification of electric air taxis could take longer than some manufacturers are promising, citing formidable hurdles yet to be overcome.
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NewsEmbraer hopes to revive development of hybrid-electric military transport
Embraer sees the potential to eventually resume development of a hybrid-electric short take-off aircraft despite the project stalling due to Brazilian government funding issues.
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NewsUS looks to seize 787-8 and G650ER due to Russian sanction violations
Citing violations of export restrictions, a US federal judge has authorised the US government to seize a Boeing 787-8 and Gulfstream G650ER owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
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NewsEmbraer sees heightened C-390 demand amid geopolitical tensions
Recent geopolitical events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, are driving renewed interest from Western governments in Embraer’s C-390 military airlifter.
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NewsJetBlue sweetens offer to purchase Spirit
JetBlue Airways has sweetened its offer to purchase Spirit Airlines by agreeing to pay a $350 million fee if regulators torpedo the deal due to anti-trust reasons.
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NewsAtlas takes another 747-8F, bringing Boeing’s 747 backlog to just three
Boeing has delivered to Atlas Air another 747-8 Freighter, leaving the airframer with just three undelivered 747-8Fs and bringing the jumbo jet’s 50-year-plus production run one step nearer to the end.
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NewsSpirit’s planned combination with Frontier faces fresh opposition
Spirit Airlines is facing fresh opposition to its planned acquisition by Frontier Airlines, with investors suing to stop the deal and a management consulting firm recommending against it.
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NewsDe Havilland completes first flight of CL-415 with new Collins avionics
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada on 30 May completed first flight of a CL-415 water bomber upgraded with Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics.
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NewsEmbraer sees turboprop decision in early 2023, eyes 70- and 90-seaters
Embraer confirms it will wait until 2023 to disclose more information about its planned development of a new passenger turboprop.
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NewsDeurloo succeeds Lane as P&W commercial engines president
Pratt & Whitney chief commercial officer Rick Deurloo has become president of the company’s commercial engines business, succeeding former president Carroll Lane.
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NewsJetBlue accuses Spirit’s board of conflicts of interest
An “entrenched” board of directors with ties to Frontier Airlines is behind Spirit Airlines’ disinterest in a proposed acquisition by JetBlue Airways.
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NewsFAA green lights Joby to begin air taxi flights using Cirrus SR22
US start-up Joby Aviation has received regulatory authority to operate commercial flights using a Cirrus SR22, a move enabling the company to prepare for eventually operating electric air taxis.
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NewsBoeing safety chief warns against new cockpit alert system for 737 Max 10
Boeing’s head of safety has warned of potential negative safety consequences if the company were to equip its 737 Max 10 with an modernised crew alerting system – technology expected to be required before that jet achieves certification.
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In depthBoeing’s safety overhaul ‘working’ as Max recovery advances
Nearly three-and-a-half years after the first 737 Max crash, Boeing says it is progressing steadily through an organisation-wide safety overhaul aimed at preventing the type of issues that contributed to the re-engined narrowbody’s crisis.
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NewsUS electric propulsion firm Magnix picks R-R executive as CEO
US electric aircraft propulsion developer Magnix has hired longtime Rolls-Royce staffer Nuno Taborda as chief executive, effective 1 June.