Matra and British Aerospace have signed the commercial agreement covering the merger of their two respective missile divisions. The move legally establishes the joint venture, although Government approval from the UK and France is still needed. Following the UK selection of the BAe Matra bid for the UK's stand-off missile requirement, French Government approval is no longer considered to be problematic. UNITED CARGO DELAYS
Source: Flight International
Advanced propulsion developer ZeroAvia has revised the flight-test plan for its ZA600 powertrain, transferring a second Dornier Do 228 twin-turboprop to the UK in support of its certification push.
Germany’s Deutsche Aircraft has selected UK-based engineering specialist Senior to provide key systems for its D328eco turboprop.
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer has been “blindsided” by a sharp drop-off in CFM International Leap engine deliveries, and is waiting to see how soon the powerplant manufacturer can recover. Speaking at a half-year briefing on 30 July, Faury said the Leap delays were “not factored” into ...
