All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 5
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NewsBlackhawk completes early TBM 700 STC testing
Blackhawk Aerospace has completed “baseline” flight testing for its Daher TBM 700 Series supplemental type certificate (STC) programme, describing as a “major milestone” the first flight of the single-engine turboprop powered by a higher-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D.
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AnalysisAero Vodochody confident of further export deals as L-39NG is rebranded Skyfox
Aero Vodochody has renamed its L-39NG the L-39 Skyfox as it prepares to step up deliveries of the updated single-engine jet trainer to initial customers Vietnam, Hungary and local operator LOM Praha.
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AnalysisHas business aviation demand reached a new normal in the USA?
Business aviation enjoyed a post-pandemic spike in the USA – but what are the longer-term prospects for the sector ahead of its biggest annual event, and a presidential election two weeks later?
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AnalysisAre business jet developers ready to launch the next big thing?
Most business aircraft manufacturers have revealed their hands in terms of new product development ahead of this year’s NBAA convention. But will there be any surprise launches?
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InterviewShort-term resilience and longer-term sustainability focus for new Loganair boss
Loganair will remain a torchbearer for sustainable aviation, insists new chief executive Luke Farajallah – a mission begun by his predecessor.
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AnalysisEmbraer Commercial looks to future after Boeing ‘divorce’ settlement
Embraer’s $150 million divorce settlement from Boeing – announced on 16 September after more than four years of legal wrangling – marks the end of one the most remarkable betrothals in recent aerospace history.
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AnalysisCould OXCCU’s perfect chemistry help to fuel aviation sector’s transformation?
Former Oxford University academics claim to have come up with a simple way of creating sustainable aviation fuel from hydrogen and carbon dioxide, and are beginning to industrialise their technology.
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NewsDC Aviation becomes first declared customer for Gulfstream G400
DC Aviation is the first charter customer for the Gulfstream G400.
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NewsZero-emission seaplane developer Jekta signs with lessor Solyu for 30 aircraft
Jekta, which is behind the zero-emission PHA-ZE 100 amphibian, has signed with a recently established South Korean lessor for 30 aircraft.
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AnalysisBoeing returns to lead Top 100 aerospace companies ranked by revenue
Boeing has regained its status as the world’s biggest aerospace company, but its sales improvement masks continuing problems with profitability. Our analysis uncovers how the US giant and its industry peers performed during the financial year.
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AnalysisOnes to watch in our review of the Top 100 aerospace companies
We highlight seven companies which stood out in our analysis of the aerospace industry’s largest players
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AnalysisFast-growing Skyborne Airline Academy gets ready to soar higher
With several airline contracts – including for British Airways’ reborn Speedbird programme – and sites on both sides of the Atlantic, Skyborne has quickly become a major provider of ab initio pilot training.
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NewsEBAA to take over sole ownership of EBACE
The European Business Aviation Association has bought the sole rights to EBACE, Europe’s premium business aviation event.
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NewsCFM International completes 250 tests for RISE
CFM International says its two partner companies have completed more than 250 tests on its RISE open-fan technology demonstrator programme.
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AnalysisHybrid Air Vehicles boss maintains giant ambition for Airlander 10
Hybrid Air Vehicles is putting sustainability firmly at the heart of the Airlander 10’s appeal as it moves – slowly – towards certification of the world’s largest aircraft.
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InterviewHow Katarzyna Kalisz is helping Poland's Aviation Valley grow
As a consultant, Katarzyna Kalisz helped foreign aerospace companies set up in Poland. Now the former professional pianist works for one of them, heading JPB Systeme’s fast growing local subsidiary.
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NewsAero-Dienst orders Challenger 650 to expand medevac fleet
German business aviation and medevac specialist Aero-Dienst is ordering a new Bombardier Challenger 650 configured as an air ambulance. The Canadian company’s Bombardier Defense unit will deliver the large-cabin aircraft in 2026.
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NewsLeonardo steps up civil helicopter MRO in UK with Elstree investment
Leonardo is ramping up its maintenance, repair and overhaul service to commercial helicopter customers in the UK in partnership with Aldenham Aviation, owner of Elstree Aerodrome, north of London.
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NewsQatar Executive to show new G700 at EBACE
Gulfstream may not be present at EBACE next week, but its newly-certificated aircraft – the 7,500nm (13,900km)-range G700 – will be on display, courtesy of launch customer Qatar Executive.
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InterviewWhy Henrietta Davies answered air ambulance call
Henrietta Davies fell in love with helicopters at 14. After piloting them in one of the industry’s toughest environments – the North Sea – she now flies emergency medical missions for Babcock.