All Aerospace articles – Page 183
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NewsRolls-Royce details ACCEL progress as it closes on May first flight
Rolls-Royce will next month transfer the electric-powered aircraft it is developing under its ACCEL project to Boscombe Down airfield in Wiltshire as it prepares for an attempt on the speed record for an electric aircraft in the first half of 2021.
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NewsBA backs ZeroAvia as it eyes hydrogen power for future short-haul fleet
British Airways has become the first airline to invest in hydrogen propulsion developer ZeroAvia, the first step in a journey that could see the flag carrier replace its whole short-haul fleet with zero-emission aircraft by 2050.
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NewsGulfstream vows commitment to G280, countering ‘rumours’ that production could end soon
Gulfstream is seeking to reassure the business-aircraft sector that its commitment to the G280 super-midsize business jet remains unflinching, despite “rumours” of the contrary.
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NewsUnited Aircraft restarts flight-testing of Il-112V military transport
Source: VASO Flight-testing of the light military transport resumed at Voronezh on 30 March
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NewsLilium plans US listing as it eyes commercial operations in 2024
Electric air taxi start-up Lilium plans to list in the USA in a reverse merger aimed at providing funds to launch commercial operations in 2024 with a new seven-seater jet.
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NewsProject Fresson changes track in shift to hydrogen fuel cells
A UK initiative to develop a retrofitable green propulsion system for the Britten-Noman BN-2 Islander has dramatically switched course, abandoning a previous drive towards hybrid-electric power in favour of hydrogen fuel cells.
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NewsWisk to begin eVTOL programme in New Zealand this year
Urban air mobility developer Wisk will later this year kick off a trial programme in New Zealand that is eventually intended to involve passenger flights on the company’s autonomous electric aircraft, Cora.
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InterviewHow the RAF’s former chief intends to marshal a post-Brexit CAA
While the UK’s decision to leave EASA remains a source of contention, the CAA’s new chair Sir Stephen Hillier is determined that the agency can rise to the challenge and demonstrate its status as a “world-class regulator”.
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NewsSouthwest orders 100 737 Max 7s, takes 155 options
Southwest Airlines has ordered 100 Boeing 737 Max 7s, a deal that cements the manufacturer as Southwest’s long-term aircraft partner and throws enormous support behind the Max programme.
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NewsFAA to stop requiring repeated PW1500G compressor inspections
Airlines may no longer need to repeatedly inspect low-pressure compressor (LPC) rotors in Pratt & Whitney PW1500G turbofans, which power Airbus A220s.
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NewsBoeing 787 deliveries restart after five-month pause
After a five-month hiatus, Boeing has resumed 787 deliveries, handing a 787-9 to United Airlines on 26 March.
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NewsBell commits to SAF blend for training fleet
Bell has begun using a 30% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its 20-strong training and customer demonstration fleet as it bids to lower the environmental impact of general aviation.
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In depthHow simulator training could be transformed in EASA update
Europe’s aviation regulator believes pilot instruction and operational safety could be improved by using devices less sophisticated than a full-flight simulator.
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In depthThere are no jobs, so why would now be the perfect time to train as a pilot?
Despite the industry crisis, many flight schools say they are continuing to recruit students to their ab intitio courses as they anticipate a recovery in the recruitment market. But not all share such an upbeat view.
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OpinionSupply chain competition to heat up as China develops domestic aerospace industry
China is undergoing an aerospace evolution, developing a homegrown industry anchored by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) and supported by a strengthening domestic supply chain.
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In depthCAE drives consolidation in simulator training market
A spate of acquisitions by the Canadian firm, including the commercial business of number three player Tru, has tightened its grip on the sector after a year in which many devices stood silent.
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OpinionWhy joint investment is key to net-zero aviation advance
The case for public-private co-investing in next-generation technology is proven and compelling, argues Paul Everitt.
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NewsHow Nadia Bastaki is protecting Etihad through the pandemic
As senior executive in charge of medical services and corporate social responsibility, Nadia Bastaki has led the UAE flag carrier’s response to Covid-19, ensuring the safety of passengers.
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In depthIs the UK funding a green revolution?
Government-backed research and technology schemes are numerous, but are they sufficiently focussed on the enviromental agenda?
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NewsSafran switches seat models on A220
Safran is replacing the passenger seat models it provides on the Airbus A220 as the sole supplier-furnished equipment (SFE) manufacturer.