All Aerospace articles – Page 13
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NewsUS air taxi start-ups ramping certification and manufacturing efforts
A trio of leading US air taxi companies moved forward this week on plans to certificate, manufacture and commercialise a new class of electric aircraft.
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NewsLuftwaffe A350 VIP transports set for DIRCM self-protection update
The German air force’s three Airbus A350 VIP transports are to be protected by Elbit Systems-supplied directed infrared countermeasures equipment.
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NewsBombardier Challenger 300 destroyed following runway excursion in Argentina
Two aboard a Bombardier Challenger 300 were killed upon landing in Buenos Aires on 18 December as the aircraft left the runway and caught fire outside the airport perimeter.
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AnalysisClean Aviation readies for next phase with over €900m to invest
Even as its first tranche of projects begin to really hit their stride, the EU’s Clean Aviation body is preparing the ground for its second phase of EU funding, set to begin in February 2025.
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NewsBoeing reactivates 767 and 777 production following end of strike
Boeing has resumed production of two widebody programmes in the Pacific Northwest following the end of strike action by its machinists’ union last month.
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In depthFlight International festive quiz 2024
It’s time for some festive cheer: the soothing challenge of our fiendish festive quiz.
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NewsAirbus seeks to secure A320 supply chain with transfer of work from Daher
Airbus has begun negotiations over the transfer of aerostructures work on the A320 family from current provider Daher.
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NewsMTU appoints Bussmann to succeed departing chief Wagner
Munich-headquartered propulsion specialist MTU Aero Engines has selected Dr Johannes Bussmann to succeed Lars Wagner as chief executive.
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NewsBell picks Fort Worth site for new FLRAA parts manufacturing plant
Bell is to establish a new component manufacturing facility in support of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme in Fort Worth, Texas.
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NewsCessna SkyCourier cleared by Transport Canada for potential 'remote' operations
Textron Aviation has secured type certification of its Cessna SkyCourier utility turboprop from Transport Canada Civil Aviation.
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NewsMTU Aero Engines buys sensor and automation specialist 3D.aero
MTU Aero Engines is to acquire Hamburg-based automation and measurement technology specialist 3D.aero from its trio of current shareholders for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsHoneywell explores potentially spinning off aerospace segment
Honeywell is exploring separating Honeywell Aerospace Technologies into a standalone business, under pressure from minority stakeholder Elliott Investment Management.
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NewsArcher teams with Anduril to develop hybrid-electric defence platform
Having long explored potential defence applications for its in-development Midnight air taxi, US start-up Archer Aviation has formed a partnership with Anduril to “jointly develop” a hybrid-electric aircraft for military purposes.
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NewsUS carriers expect to receive first A321XLRs next year as certifications progress
US airlines are gearing up to acquire their first Airbus A321XLRs, after the Federal Aviation Administration recently certificated the variant of the 4,700nm (8,704km)-range jet powered by CFM International Leap-1A turbofans.
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NewsFAA administrator Michael Whitaker to step down in January
On 12 December, the agency said FAA administrator Michael Whitaker, who held the post since October 2023, will step down on 20 January, the same day president-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn into office.
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NewsBusiness transformation pays dividends for Offshore Helicopter Services
Contract renegotiations, increased fleet utilisation and an efficiency drive saw Offshore Helicopter Services UK (OHS) deliver an improved performance in its latest financial year.
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NewsBahrain picks H145 for law-enforcement missions
Bahrain is to acquire nine Airbus Helicopters H145s for law-enforcement and medical-services missions.
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NewsAir New Zealand expands Beta partnership with additional aircraft
Air New Zealand has expanded its partnership with USA-based electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies, as it moves close to introducing battery-electric aircraft on regional cargo flights in 2026.
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NewsBristow Ireland completes first SAR tasking following start of Shannon operations
Bristow Ireland has completed its first tasking, days after operations on the country’s new helicopter search and rescue (SAR) contract went live.
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NewsBristow and Beta sign up for Norwegian cargo flight tests
Norway is to establish an international test facility for zero- and low-emission aircraft that could see trials of cargo flights take place between Bergen and Stavanger in the second half of next year.