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Paid contentHow BAE Systems is helping power the AAM revolution
A new breed of hybrid- and all-electric aircraft is set to transform the way we fly by connecting communities, enabling on-demand, economical urban air travel, and propelling aviation to its all-important zero net carbon goal.
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Paid contentBoeing at forefront of revolution in predictive maintenance
Aircraft maintenance has been governed by a cautious approach that has helped ensure every decade has been safer for commercial aviation than the last, despite an exponential rise in passengers. This thoughtful approach must and will continue as advances in aerospace technology and updated protocols in maintenance, repair and overhaul ...
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Paid contentHarnessing hydrogen will fuel growth for UK PLC
With hydrogen technology finally on the horizon, Marshall Chief Growth Officer Bob Baxter explains how the UK can seize a once-in-a-generation chance to shape the future of flight – and reap the benefits from doing so
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Paid contentOvercoming the barriers to wider SAF use
The aviation industry is pinning its hopes on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce its environmental impact, but significant challenges lie ahead. While SAF can be blended into the existing fleet today, it typically requires at least 50% conventional kerosene for safe operation due to the need for certain substances ...
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Paid contentGE Aerospace advances hybrid electric engine development
GE Aerospace is developing a hybrid electric demonstrator engine with NASA that will embed electric motor/generators in a high-bypass commercial turbofan to supplement power during different phases of operation. It’s one of several efforts GE Aerospace has underway to mature technologies for more electric aircraft engines. Learn more here
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Paid contentHow MTU Maintenance is optimizing engine MRO
The first and foremost realization by any worthy MRO service provider must be that no two aircraft engines are alike. And that one size never, ever fits even two, let alone, all. Airlines operate their fleets in a myriad different environments and conditions, which results in engine profiles that are ...
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Paid contentMaintaining an advantage
FlightSafety International might be best known for training flight crew and manufacturing the devices they are taught in. However, an increasingly important piece of the company’s portfolio is maintenance training, which it offers at some 15 locations across North America and around the world. Source: FlightSafety International FlightSafety ...
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Paid contentHand in hand: why FlightSafety’s long-standing and intimate working relationship with OEMs is crucial
Since unveiling the G700 in October 2019, Gulfstream worked diligently to bring its newest flagship to certification. The $75 million jet – a 3m (10ft) stretch of the G650 – has a top speed of Mach 0.935 and a range of 7,750nm (14,353km), and is packed with innovative features to ...
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Paid contentRunway excursions: how to reduce the risk
During take-off, until V1 is reached, there are clearly defined decision points at which almost every pilot will abort the procedure if they have any concern with the conditions or performance of the aircraft. It is part of every pilot’s mental checklist. Source: FlightSafety International Training programmes are ...
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Paid contentIntelsat’s Non-Stop Innovation Redefines Inflight Connectivity
Demand for inflight connectivity has blossomed and increased exponentially over the last 15 years. Passengers are connecting more powerful devices, streaming copious amounts of content, accessing dynamic websites, and using data-rich applications that require higher bandwidth, lower latency, and continuous connectivity. As mobile device technology has evolved, so has supporting ...
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Paid contentCFM International’s RISE Program Gains Momentum
As technology testing continues for the RISE program, momentum is growing. Unveiled in 2021 by CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, the program is advancing flight technologies that aim to be 20% more fuel efficient than current commercial engines.
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Paid contentBombardier adapts Smart Services for government and special mission customers
Government, medevac, and other special-mission operators of Bombardier Global and Challenger platforms can now access a version of Bombardier’s pioneering cost-per-flight-hour parts and maintenance programmes designed just for them, with the recent unveiling of Smart Services Defense. Source: Bombardier The initiative builds on Bombardier’s 38-year, sector-defining expertise ...
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Paid contentHow Bombardier continues to revolutionize its customer service offering
Bombardier has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past six years when it comes to looking after its customers throughout the ownership of their aircraft. It’s a journey that has seen the manufacturer introduce digital initiatives such as onboard predictive maintenance software, an enhanced per-flight-hour parts and maintenance program, and ...
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Paid contentWhen revolutionary technologies meet passionate GE Aerospace engineers
What started as a fun family activity for GE Aerospace engineer Michał Janczak became a passion project that put his engineering skills to the test. Using 19,000 LEGO bricks, he worked to build a replica of the pioneering RISE program’s open fan engine architecture being developed by CFM International.
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Paid contentBusiness aviation’s 5G challenge: far-reaching impacts with a simple solution
As any frustrated mobile phone user who has struggled for a decent connection will attest, 5G (fifth generation) technology for cellular networks promises huge benefits to society, thanks to download speeds almost 200 times faster than 4G. The rapid roll-out of 5G in the USA in recent years has seen ...
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Paid contentGE Aerospace remains focused on sustainability
GE Aerospace is at the forefront of the aviation industry’s quest for net zero emissions. At the Singapore Airshow, they showcased the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program, aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by over 20% compared to today’s most efficient engines. The RISE program features ...
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Paid contentGE Aerospace pioneers advancements in MRO
GE Aerospace has a long legacy in engine technology, manufacturing renowned products like the Boeing 787’s GEnx, GE9X on the soon-to-be-certificated 777X, and CFM LEAP engines in collaboration with Safran. Beyond engine design, the company is pioneering advancements in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations. Its Singapore facility is the ...
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Paid contentGE Aerospace highlights commitment to Asia-Pacific
The vast Asia-Pacific region is one of the most dynamic for global aerospace, with a growing appetite for air travel fuelling demand for the industry’s latest products and technologies. GE Aerospace is a business that has been helping people fly for almost as long as aviation has been around, and ...
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Paid contentAmerica’s Runway Safety Requires Urgent Action by Congress, FAA and Industry
Five people were killed January 2 when a jetliner with 379 passengers and crewmembers onboard collided with a coast guard aircraft on a Tokyo runway. Heroic efforts by the airliner’s cabin crew prevented greater loss of life, but the tragic accident underscores the need for immediate action to reduce the ...
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Paid contentGE Aerospace achieves new 100% SAF milestone
Ten different engine models made by GE Aerospace and its joint ventures have been tested with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) since 2016 through a mix of component-, engine-, and aircraft-level tests.