All Aerospace articles – Page 151
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NewsBoeing confirms door ‘rework’ being completed on in-production 787s
Boeing confirms it is completing rework to structures surrounding aft passenger and cargo doors on some in-production 787s, a move that involves holding up some areas of 787 assembly.
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NewsLawmakers seek government review of FAA’s 787 oversight
US lawmakers have asked the Department of Transportation’s top inspector to evaluate whether the Federal Aviation Administration is able to adequately identify production issues affecting Boeing 787s.
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NewsRolls-Royce waits on ratification for Spirit of Innovation speed records
Rolls-Royce hopes that its Spirit of Innovation has claimed three world speed records for an electric aircraft following several runs conducted on 16 November.
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NewsTecnam reveals expected performance of in-development P-Volt electric aircraft
Italian airframer Tecnam has disclosed the expected specifications of its in-development P-Volt electric aircraft, and launched a programme under which P2012 Traveller owners can convert their aircraft to battery power.
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AnalysisEngine makers GE and P&W race to boost efficiency as net-zero carbon goal looms
With the USA recently committing to net-zero emissions from aviation by 2050, the country’s top turbofan manufacturers are each pursuing multi-path strategies aimed at improving engine efficiency. Those paths involve maturing several technologies simultaneously, with the goal of bringing various advances together into a new powerplant for narrowbody aircraft in 10 or 15 years.
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NewsCollins acquires Dutch Thermoplastic for undisclosed sum
Collins Aerospace has acquired Dutch Thermoplastic Components in a deal that brings under the US aviation giant’s umbrella the manufacturing of thousands of composite parts, including longerons, struts and stiffeners.
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NewsDante collaborates with Monte Aircraft Leasing to finance zero-emission conversions
Spanish electric aircraft specialist Dante Aeronautical and London-based finance house Monte Aircraft Leasing are to collaborate on the development of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains for sub-regional turboprop aircraft.
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NewsBoeing ‘needs’ to develop jet to counter A321neo: Udvar-Hazy
The head of aircraft lessor Air Lease thinks Boeing must develop an aircraft to counter long-range versions of Airbus’s A321neo, saying the US airframer’s ability to regain competitive footing will become tougher with time.
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NewsFAA proposes new rule to address 747 fuel-tank ignition risk
In a move to prevent fuel tank fires, the Federal Aviation Administration intends to require US airlines to inspect and potentially modify some fuel-tank components in 104 Boeing 747s.
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NewsBoeing had pitched Air Lease on 777X Freighter
Boeing pitched a freighter version of its 777X to aircraft lessor Air Lease before that company decided instead to become launch customer for Airbus’s newly announced A350F.
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NewsAirbus Urban Mobility to lead CityAirbus NextGen development as suppliers sign on
Airbus has created a separate legal entity to lead the development of its CityAirbus NextGen electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle, the airframer has disclosed, and has also revealed the first suppliers to join the effort.
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NewsCargojet order launches Mammoth 777-200LR freighter programme
Canadian carrier Cargojet Airways has emerged as the launch customer for the Boeing 777-200LR freighter conversion initiated by US-based Mammoth Freighters. Cargojet is to take a pair of the converted twinjets, and will hold options on another pair – as well as options for two conversions of the larger 777-300ER. ...
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NewsP&W creates chief sustainability role amid focus on ‘net zero’
Engine maker Pratt & Whitney has created the new position of chief sustainability officer, and named longtime geared-turbofan (GTF) executive Graham Webb to fill the roll.
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NewsRolls-Royce powers ahead with electrical system tests
Rolls-Royce continues to progress the development of different electrical power systems as the UK-headquartered firm eyes future aerospace applications for its technology.
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NewsBrazil’s Flapper to operate Caravans powered by Magnix electric motors
Brazilian charter provider Flapper and electric propulsion company Magnix are working to bring electric-powered Cessna Caravans to Brazilian skies in 2024.
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NewsUS ‘net-zero’ plan cites uncertainty about sustainable aviation fuel benefits
A new US government report makes clear that the carbon-reduction benefits of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are unclear – being somewhere more than 50% cleaner than tradition fuel.
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NewsATR re-engines with new PW127XT series and secures launch order from Air Corsica
ATR is to re-engine its 42- and 72-600 twin-turboprops with a new update of the PW127 powerplant and has secured long-term operator Air Corsica as launch customer with an order for five aircraft.
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NewsRolls-Royce readies for UltraFan tests and eyes narrowbody market
Rolls-Royce has dropped another strong hint that the UK manufacturer is seeking a return to the narrowbody engine market that it abandoned in 2011 when exiting the International Aero Engines consortium. For the past several years Rolls-Royce has indicated that its developmental UltraFan engine, which is initially sized for a ...
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NewsBoeing seals long-term titanium supply pact with Russia’s VSMPO
Boeing has agreed a long-term contract with the Russian metals specialist VSMPO-Avisma covering the supply of titanium products for commercial aircraft. The US airframer says the pact also includes a collaboration to increase use of the Ural Boeing Manufacturing joint venture, located in Russia, and hike research investment to support ...
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NewsTawazun completes deal for share in VRT500 developer
UAE investment firm Tawazun Economic Council has completed the acquisition of a 50% stake in the developer of the VRT500 light-single helicopter, a deal first announced at the air show two years ago.