All Aerospace articles – Page 19
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NewsDetails emerge about Boeing’s pending redesign of 737 door plugs
Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems have completed engineering work for a design change to 737 Max mid-cabin door plugs, part of the airframer’s efforts to prevent a repeat of the January 2024 in-flight door-plug failure.
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NewsALPA and US airlines spar over cockpit-barrier deadline
The largest US pilot union is sparing with the airline industry’s top trade group over compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration rule requiring passenger aircraft be equipped with secondary cockpit barriers.
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NewsFirst fully-substituted SJ-100 flown to Moscow for certification test preparation
United Aircraft has flown the initial fully-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100 to the Gromov test institute near Moscow for certification preparation. The aircraft is equipped with domestically-produced systems and equipment, and powered by Russian-built Aviadvigatel PD-8 engines. It carried out its maiden flight on 23 April. United Aircraft says the trip from ...
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NewsFraught to 60: ATR working to ensure suppliers are ‘ready to ramp’ from 2026
ATR continues to analyse the ability of its supply chain and production system to support future rate rises as it targets annual output of 60 aircraft “within the next three to four years”.
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NewsAttorneys call on federal judge not to dismiss Boeing fraud trial
Attorneys for relatives of 737 Max crash victims are urging a US federal judge to reject a request from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss the criminal fraud trial against Boeing.
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NewsLockheed lends technical support to Electra’s development of ‘blown-lift’ EL9
Lockheed Martin is tightening its relationship with start-up hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra after having helped fund the firm in 2022.
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NewsHoneywell going ‘full speed ahead’ to deliver NEWBORN fuel cell project
A Honeywell-led project to develop a 1MW-class fuel cell powertrain is gearing up for its first major ground tests of an individual fuel cell stack later this year.
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NewsSaudi Arabia’s Aramco splashes out on C-27J firefighting assets
Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco is to acquire two Leonardo C-27J transports, for use in multiple roles including aerial firefighting.
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NewsBristow eyes UK operational trials of VX4 as it looks to mirror Norwegian initiative
Bristow Group is hoping later this decade to perform operational trials of the Vertical Aerospace VX4 in the UK in advance of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft’s certification.
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NewsNTSB recommends ‘urgent’ steps to address 737 Max engine smoke concern
US safety investigators have warned over a safety issue with a vibration-reduction feature on the CFM International Leap-1B turbofans that power the Boeing 737 Max which can cause smoke to enter the cockpit.
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NewsNorwegian Air Ambulance to take up to eight H145 helicopters
Norwegian Air Ambulance is to acquire more Airbus Helicopters H145 light-twins for fleet modernisation through a new framework agreement with the airframer. Disclosed at the Paris air show on 18 June, the eight-unit deal includes two firm orders. Source: Airbus Helicopters Norwegian Air Ambulance already operates the latest ...
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft picks Aernnova for D328eco empennage
Deutsche Aircraft has finalised the supply chain for the primary structure of its D328eco programme with the selection of Spain’s Aernnova to build the empennage for the regional turboprop.
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NewsVoltAero counts on fresh Cassio order with HM Aerospace deal
VoltAero has secured a commitment from Malaysian operator HM Aerospace for up to 30 units of its Cassio 330 hybrid-electric aircraft. Comprising an order for 15 aircraft plus 15 options, the Cassio 330s will be used for pilot training. Source: VoltAero Hybrid-electric aircraft will be used for pilot ...
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NewsBlue Spirit Aero’s hydrogen-powered Dragonfly trainer approaching take-off
Blue Spirit Aero’s insect-like hydrogen-powered Dragonfly is making its first appearance on the ground at the Paris air show, and the French start-up hopes that the aircraft will participate in flying demonstrations over Le Bourget in 2027.
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NewsBoeing Global Services chief plots ‘conservative’ growth following ‘bad chapter’
The chief executive of Boeing Global Services (BGS) leaves no doubt he thinks Boeing’s previous services strategy was flawed, saying the division has returned to prioritising its core priority of supporting the global fleet.
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NewsTE Connectivity enabling electric flight with high-power technologies
TE Connectivity is continually focused on improving the power and speed of its aerospace products, which go well beyond ”a bit of wire and a connector”.
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NewsDaher joins Safran, Collins and Ascendance to define hybrid-electric propulsion architecture
Daher and three other aerospace firms have agreed to collaborate on a project to define an optimal hybrid-electric propulsion system for a 6-10 seat aircraft.
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NewsAvio Aero signs up with MTU and Safran for next-generation helicopter engine development
Italy’s Avio Aero will join forces with MTU Aero Engines and Safran Helicopter Engines to develop a next-generation turboshaft for future European military rotorcraft applications.
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NewsRadia sees expanded use cases for gargantuan WindRunner freighter
The Colorado company that plans to build the largest-ever fixed-wing aircraft originally envisioned WindRunner as purpose-built for moving wind turbine blades on its own behalf, with no plans to sell the jet to cargo operators.
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NewsEve secures preliminary deal from US start-up for up to 54 electric air taxis
Eve Air Mobility is adding to its already-extensive tentative orderbook, securing from US start-up Future Flight Global a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase up to 54 electric air taxis.