All Aerospace articles – Page 10
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NewsCapital A chief Fernandes outlines future pan-Asian eVTOL spin-out on back of VX4 opportunity
AirAsia owner Capital A Group intends to establish a new pan-Asian company that will manage its future fleet of Vertical Aerospace VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, believing the platform too ’high-end’ at present for operation by low-cost carrier AirAsia.
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NewsVertical picks Cotswold airport for initial VX4 factory but stops short of full UK commitment
Vertical Aerospace will build early examples of its VX4 electric air taxi at Cotswold airport in southwest England – home to its flight-test centre – establishing a factory on the site capable of assembling 25 or more aircraft annually.
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NewsBabcock to deploy H145 pair on Torres Strait surveillance contract
Babcock Australasia has been awarded an eight-year, A$250 million ($166 million) contract to supply a pair of Airbus Helicopters H145s, plus their crews, to the Australian Border Force for operation in the Torres Strait.
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NewsFL Technics to open heavy maintenance facility in Dominican Republic
MRO provider FL Technics is establishing a heavy airframe inspection facility in Punta Cana to address maintenance demands from ageing narrowbody fleets, as airlines extend aircraft service lives amid delivery delays.
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NewsDOT launches air taxi pilot programme with eye toward ‘pre-certification’ operations
The US Department of Transportation has established a new programme to support advanced air mobility development, potentially enabling pre-certification operations for electric vertical take-off aircraft and air taxis.
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NewsFAA proposes $3.1m fine for Boeing safety violations
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations including those related to the January 2024 in-flight blow out of a 737 Max 9’s mid-cabin door plug.
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NewsCAE, WestJet partner on Calgary training centre
Canadian aviation companies CAE and WestJet have formed a long-term partnership to construct a major new training facility in Calgary, housing eight full-flight simulators.
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NewsVaeridion hails capture of Lilium battery facility as key move to ‘derisk’ Microliner schedule
German electric aircraft specialist Vaeridion has hailed the purchase of the former Lilium battery production facility at Oberpfaffen airport, saying the move “significantly derisks” the development timeline of its Microliner nine-seater, keeping it on course for serial production from 2030.
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NewsKalitta Air takes delivery of first pair of 777-300ERSF converted freighters
Kalitta Air has taken delivery of the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, following US and Israeli certification of the modified twinjet. The Michigan-based carrier – which became the launch operator of the aircraft – is leasing the jets from AerCap Cargo. Israel Aerospace Industries developed the -300ERSF through a ...
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NewsGE Aerospace and UAW reach tentative five-year labour agreement
More than 600 workers at engine manufacturing sites have been on strike since 28 August after rejecting previous contract proposal
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NewsBoeing ‘falling behind’ on 777-9 certification: CEO Ortberg
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has acknowledged the airframer is ‘falling behind’ on 777-9 certification efforts, though the company maintains its 2026 entry-into-service target.
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NewsCF34 turbofan shortages emerge as factor affecting Embraer’s E175 production
Brazilian airframer reports delays in CF34 turbofan deliveries for its best-selling regional jet, adding to ongoing industry-wide engine supply challenges.
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In depthWhy Avelo chose Embraer E195-E2s over competing Airbus and Boeing jets
Discount carrier becomes first US airline to commit to Embraer’s second-generation E-Jets, with deliveries starting in 2027 to complement its existing 737 fleet.
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NewsAir Cambodia commits to 20 Comac C909 narrowbodies
Air Cambodia has placed firm orders for 10 Comac C909 narrowbodies with letters of intent for 10 more, potentially becoming the third international operator of the Chinese-built aircraft.
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NewsAirbus to open second Mobile A320neo assembly line in October
European manufacturer’s strategically important Alabama facility prepares to double A320neo production capacity as part of global output expansion plan
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NewsVertical lifted as wing-borne VX4 flight-tests wrap up
Vertical Aerospace has wrapped up wing-borne flight tests of its VX4 prototype and is now eyeing the critical step of transition flights later this year.
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NewsAirbus still sees blended-wing-body design as possible for larger jets
Airbus has determined that blended-wing-body designs are more competitive for larger aircraft while traditional tube-and-wing configurations remain optimal for narrowbody jets, CEO Guillaume Faury revealed at a US aviation summit.
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NewsFaury confident on 2025 delivery target despite engine shortages
Airbus is holding approximately 60 A320neo-family ‘gliders’ due to delayed engine deliveries, but CEO Guillaume Faury remains confident the airframer will achieve its 820-aircraft delivery target for 2025.
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In depthLilium’s latest suitor has Ambitious plans but key questions remain unanswered
Almost a month after Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) emerged as the latest suitor for what remains of Lilium there is still little public information on who is financing the operation, or on the background of its directors.
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NewsVaeridion snaps up former Lilium battery plant to power Microliner development
Munich-based electric aircraft manufacturer Vaeridion has acquired a new battery manufacturing facility at nearby Oberpfaffenhofen airport – a plant previously occupied by defunct developer Lilium.