The Bell/Agusta BA609 civil tiltrotor accomplished its first full conversion to aeroplane mode on 22 July, reaching 190kt (350km/h) with the proprotor nacelles tilted forward to the horizontal position. Flight testing of the BA609 resumed in early June.
Source: Flight International
US regulator the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will take no immediate action to address a smoke-related issue involving the CFM International Leap-1B engines that power the Boeing 737 Max.
Australian investigators have launched a probe into the fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L1 Super Puma in New South Wales.
The engine-maker says the successful demonstration involved a GE Aerospace CT7 turboshaft engine combined with internally-produced electric machine and power electronics.
