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NewsSikorsky targets 2026 certification for upgraded S-92A+ amid test-stand hold ups
Sikorsky anticipates Federal Aviation Administration certification of its S-92A+ heavy-twin helicopter in 2026, despite test-stand problems delaying approval of the aircraft’s redesigned main gearbox. Meanehile, the manufacturer is relocating production to Owego, New York, and building three ‘white tail’ aircraft while pursuing additional head-of-state orders.
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NewsAW249 stays on track for first delivery to Italian army in 2027
Leonardo Helicopters remains confident it will deliver the first AW249 Fenice attack helicopter to the Italian army next year as it ramps up flight-test activities with the new platform.
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NewsPilot distraction amid recurring maintenance issue led to 2024 Jetstream crash in Canada: TSB
Pilots of a British Aerospace Jetstream 32 that crashed in Canada’s Northwest Territories in January 2024 were likely distracted by a recurring landing gear malfunction, causing them to miss a critical altitude loss that killed six people, investigators conclude.
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NewsITP Aero forecasts continued strong growth after ‘exceptional’ 2025 performance
Spanish propulsion specialist ITP Aero is forecasting another period of strong growth in 2026, after reporting double-digit revenue and profit increases last year.
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NewsTAKE OFF project spools up as open-fan partners build towards 2029 flight tests
Work on a Safran Aircraft Engines-led project that will culminate in flight tests of an open-fan engine aboard an Airbus A380 in 2029 has officially kicked off.
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NewsSluggish supply chain continues to weigh on Dassault Falcon deliveries
Continued supply chain sluggishness was behind Dassault Aviation failing to meet its 2025 guidance for Falcon business jet deliveries, the airframer’s chief executive has disclosed.
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NewsHoneywell Aerospace files with SEC for spin-off, reveals executives’ compensation
Honeywell’s aerospace division has filed with the US Securities & Exchange Commission to become an independent publicly traded company, with the separation expected to complete in the third quarter. The filing reveals details of the post-spin-off leadership team and executive compensation packages.
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NewsRTX pitches technology ecosystem for US air traffic control overhaul
Collins Aerospace parent RTX is positioning itself to capture a significant share of the US government’s $12.5 billion air traffic control modernisation effort, offering an integrated technology platform that combines radar, avionics intelligence and automation systems. The company has already secured a $438 million contract to replace 612 radar systems.
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NewsFrance’s Pan Europeenne firms commitment to Aura’s hybrid-electric ERA
French regional carrier Pan Europeenne Air Service has made a firm commitment to the Aura Aero ERA – the first such agreement for the 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft. The private airline, based in Chambery, operates a fleet of Embraer ERJ regional jets as well as the Brazilian manufacturer’s Phenom light executive ...
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NewsLeonardo stays clear on tiltrotor ambitions and unveils optimised next-generation design
Leonardo Helicopters has doubled down on its pursuit of a future tiltrotor aircraft, unveiling a new “optimised” design even as it ramps up flight testing of an EU-funded technology demonstrator.
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NewsUnited 787 evacuated at Los Angeles after suspected engine fire
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 returned to Los Angeles International airport shortly after departure on 2 March, with passengers evacuating via emergency slides following a suspected engine fire on the GEnx-powered widebody.
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NewsFAA to cap daily flights at Chicago O’Hare airport
The Federal Aviation Administration intends to limit daily operations at Chicago O’Hare International to approximately 2,800 flights this summer, potentially disrupting American Airlines and United Airlines expansion plans as the carriers battle for dominance at the major hub.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters mulls next ‘evolution’ of AW139 but stays tight-lipped on details
Leonardo Helicopters has confirmed it is evaluating an “evolution” of its best-selling AW139 intermediate-twin but is not yet ready to officially launch the long-speculated MkII ugrade programme.
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NewsUSA’s latest ADS-B legislation faces new opposition – from the NTSB
The US National Transportation Safety Board has declined to support proposed aviation safety legislation, arguing the ALERT Act fails to fully address recommendations from its investigation into the January 2025 fatal midair collision near Washington Reagan National airport.
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NewsDe Havilland plans Sherpa roadshow as it considers production restart
De Havilland Canada will take its Garmin 1000-equipped Short C-23 Sherpa on a transatlantic demonstration tour this year, visiting CANSEC in May before touring Europe to assess market appetite for restarting production of the turboprop military transport.
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NewsFAA orders urgent inspections after cracks discovered on 757s with winglets
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect 156 US-registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days, after cracks were discovered in wing panels during maintenance checks.
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NewsArcher sues Vertical over alleged air taxi design infringement
Archer Aviation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Vertical Aerospace, claiming the UK firm’s recently unveiled Valo air taxi design copies patented elements of Archer’s Midnight aircraft, including wing and tail configurations.
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NewsPratt & Whitney invests $200m to expand forging capacity in Georgia
Engine manufacturer will install additional isothermal forging press at Columbus site by 2028, increasing critical component output by 30% to support commercial GTF and military F135 programmes amid persistent supply-chain constraints.
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NewsFAA takes action to address 737 Max cabin overheating concern
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive addressing a ground wire fault in the Boeing 737 Max’s environmental control system that can cause dangerous cabin and flight deck overheating.
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NewsEmbraer overhauls Praetor business jet cabins and targets 2029 deliveries
Brazilian manufacturer plans first quarter 2029 deliveries of enhanced Praetor variants featuring industry-first curved touchscreen monitors, redesigned cabin management system, new seats and enlarged galleys.