German manufacturer Aquila is to announce a second engine option for its A210 two-seater all-composite trainer at this month's Berlin air show. Berlin-based Aquila says it will replace the 80hp (60kW) Rotax 912 with a 120-125hp engine for US customers. The Textron Lycoming IO-235 and Teledyne Continental IO-240 are under consideration.
Source: Flight International
Turkish Airlines has struck a compensation agreement covering engine availability issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans powering its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
French investigators have disclosed that a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter crew resorted to aerodynamic manoeuvring and ground effect to land the aircraft after its engines failed to respond to power commands during approach. The aircraft – operated by New Caledonian carrier Aircalin – had been carrying out a visual ...
American Airlines has placed a conditional order for up to 100 units of ZeroAvia’s ZA2000RJ hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, while also deepening its investment in the advanced propulsion developer through participation in the company’s Series C fundraising round.
