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BAE to expand electric-aviation systems work in New York
Aerospace firm BAE Systems is further investing in electric-aviation technologies, revealing plans to open a new technology development and production site at its existing facility in upstate New York.
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EVA Air to introduce premium economy product on 787-9s
EVA Air will roll out a new premium-economy product on its Boeing 787-9s, as it unveils the latest iteration of its seat design.
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Air India delays 777 cabin retrofit amid ‘production constraints’
Air India’s plans to retrofit its older Boeing 777s with new cabin products has hit a snag after the airline disclosed “production constraints” with its seat suppliers.

TAI performs cold-weather tests on Gokbey helicopter

Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has completed low-altitude cold-weather testing of its T625 Gokbey medium-twin helicopter, operating in temperatures down to -30°C (-22°F).

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FAA pilots carry out familiarisation flight on newest AW609 tiltrotor

Leonardo Helicopters continues to progress the certification of its AW609 tiltrotor, with pilots from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) having now flown the first production-conforming aircraft.

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Airbus Helicopters chief stays upbeat on H160 despite lacklustre 2024 sales

Airbus Helicopters chief executive Bruno Even has played down fears over the sales performance of its H160, following a year in which the airframer booked just four orders for the new medium-twin.

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Japanese police receive two H160s

Japan’s National Police Agency has taken delivery of a pair of Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twins, becoming the type’s first parapublic operator in Japan.

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Learjet touched down with misaligned landing-gear before fatal Scottsdale excursion

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US FAA advises 757 cargo-door tests and cleaning after in-flight opening incidents

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UAE’s Sanad Group to join P&W’s geared turbofan maintenance network

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DOJ indicts US aircraft parts firm for violating sanctions against Russia

Learjet touched down with misaligned landing-gear before fatal Scottsdale excursion
US FAA advises 757 cargo-door tests and cleaning after in-flight opening incidents
UAE’s Sanad Group to join P&W’s geared turbofan maintenance network
DOJ indicts US aircraft parts firm for violating sanctions against Russia

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Ascendance and Delair collaborate on hybrid UAV development for France
Hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ascendance has joined forces with unmanned air vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Delair to develop a new observation platform for the French DGA defence procurement agency.
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AALTO ready to accelerate Zephyr testing after 13-day debut over Kenya
AALTO plans to launch several additional test flights of its ultra-long-endurance Zephyr from a new facility in Kenya this year, following a successful first sortie which spanned more than 13 days.
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Pipistrel performs first flight of Nuuva V300 cargo drone
Slovenia’s Pipistrel Aircraft has performed the first hover flight of its Nuuva V300 hybrid-electric cargo drone.

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Spirit AeroSystems needs ‘additional funding’ to maintain operations

Spirit AeroSystems lost more money in the fourth quarter than it previously predicted and is now warning it will need more cash to continue operating.

Learjet touched down with misaligned landing-gear before fatal Scottsdale excursion

Investigators have disclosed that the Learjet 35A which veered off the runway and fatally collided with a parked business aircraft at Scottsdale had touched down with a misaligned left-hand main landing-gear.

Brazilian approval clears flights by Rotor Technologies' pilotless R44

New Hampshire-based Rotor says the green light from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) means operators can now begin flying R550s, which are controlled by a remote operator on the ground.

FAA certificates GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, clearing hurdle for 2026 Beechcraft Denali approval

After several years of delays, GE Aerospace has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Catalyst turboprop, the engine that powers Beechcraft’s in-certification Denali single-prop.

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in March

US President Donald Trump on 27 February affirmed his intention to raise import duties on the two key trade partners starting on 4 March, after previously delaying the punitive measures.

UK Chinooks to take Cyprus firefighting role in place of retiring Pumas

The UK will deploy Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Cyprus this summer to backfill for the service’s Puma HC2s, which will be retired next month.

Embraer rules out new products until 2030s

Embraer is ruling out launching any new aircraft this decade as it zeroes in on maturing research and development studies and building cash reserves.

Rolls-Royce doubles time-on-wing goal for in-production Trent engines

Rolls-Royce now expects to achieve an 80% time-on-wing improvement for all its in-production widebody engines by the end of 2027 – a significant increase over a previous 40% target.

US FAA certifies P&W's GTF Advantage engine for A320neo family

US regulators have certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine, the latest variant of the PW1100G geared-turbofan powerplant for the Airbus A320neo family.

Airbus Helicopters lines up twin-track approach to NATO next-generation rotorcraft concept studies

Airbus Helicopters will submit two concept studies to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability project – a conventional high-speed helicopter and a design based around the airframer’s Racer compound technology.

ALPA opposes Boeing’s latest 737 Max 7 and 10 exemption request

Opposition has arisen to a regulatory exemption Boeing has requested for the 737 Max 7’s and Max 10’s stall-management yaw damper (SMYD), while Boeing continues insisting its proposal poses no safety threat and that the SMYD is well proven.

Embraer postpones E175-E2 programme by another four years

Brazilian airframer Embraer has again paused its E175-E2 programme after acknowledging on several occasions that development of the next-generation regional jet has been effectively shelved.

Canada spins up Griffon replacement plan in move towards ‘balanced fleet concept’

Canada is likely to replace its ageing Bell CH-146 Griffons with multiple new rotorcraft types as it seeks a more “balanced fleet” to address its tactical transport needs.

US Army plans trainer tests as it eyes alternatives to Lakota

The US Army later this year will conduct trials of new rotary-wing training aircraft and training systems as it eyes the possible replacement of its fleet of Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakotas in the role.

Skyborne to open second UK training school, at Bournemouth

Flight school Skyborne is to open a second UK site, at Bournemouth airport, to meet what it calls growing demand from airlines for dedicated ab initio training.

US FAA advises 757 cargo-door tests and cleaning after in-flight opening incidents

US safety regulators are recommending a series of checks on certain Boeing 757-200 converted freighters, after an incident in which the main cargo door opened during flight.

United Engine starts delivering serial PD-14 powerplants for MC-21

Russia’s United Engine has started delivering serially-produced domestic powerplants for the Yakovlev MC-21 programme.

Lilium Aerospace files for insolvency as ‘funding options’ fail to ‘materialise’

Lilium Aerospace’s short-lived existence has ended in insolvency after the company failed to secure funding from its backers in time.

Airbus obtains EASA certification of P&W-powered A321XLR following engine approval

Airbus has secured European certification for the Pratt & Whitney-powered A321XLR, following the validation earlier this month of US FAA approval for the aircraft’s PW1100G engines.

Boeing CEO ‘embracing’ Elon Musk’s help with VC-25B Air Force One replacement

Billionaire Elon Musk is now lending a hand to Boeing, assisting the company with developing the long-delayed 747-8-based VC-25B Air Force One replacement that president Donald Trump badly desires.

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