All Aerospace articles – Page 208
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NewsCanadian aerospace groups appeal for federal aid
The Canadian aerospace industry is appealing for federal aid after the Canadian government released an economic stabilisation plan that makes no mention of the aerospace sector.
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NewsDassault Falcon 6X progresses toward on time 2021 first flight
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Dassault Aviation remains on track with development of its large-cabin Falcon 6X business jet, which is still scheduled for first flight in early 2021.
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NewsBombardier passes milestone of 350 Challenger 350 deliveries
Bombardier has now delivered 350 of its Challenger 350 super-midsize business jets, a milestone the company says comes as it continues rolling out technology updates.
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NewsRolls-Royce clears parked 787 backlog after Trent 1000 blade progress
Rolls-Royce has eliminated the backlog of Boeing 787s grounded while they await maintenance in relation to Trent 1000 blade-durability issues. The powerplant manufacturer had expected to reduce the number of 787s awaiting work to single digits by the end of the second quarter of this year. Rolls-Royce says the clearance ...
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NewsAmeco, CASC expand components support partnership
Chinese MRO Ameco has signed an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Corporation (CASC) for the maintenance of Airbus A320 components. The agreement, which also covers spare parts supply and leasing, builds on the pair’s existing partnerships in landing gear and component resource sharing. CASC is China’s largest third-party ...
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InterviewNew GMF AeroAsia boss looks to diversification for survival
As GMF AeroAsia navigates a post-pandemic future, its new chief executive I Wayan Susena says the MRO must diversify and keep costs down.
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NewsBoom plans October XB-1 rollout as Aerion advances clean fuel project
US aerospace startups are progressing supersonic civil aircraft projects, with Boom Supersonic planning the rollout of a demonstrator aircraft this year and Aerion Supersonic launching an effort to help develop clean synthetic fuel.
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NewsSuperjet starts flight tests with domestic inertial navigation system
Irkut has commenced testing of a domestically-built inertial navigation system which will feature on a modified version of the Superjet 100. The system – known as the BINS-2015 – is intended to replace the foreign-supplied equipment used on serial Superjet aircraft. Irkut, which has absorbed the Sukhoi civil aviation division ...
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NewsAvolon strikes another 27 Max from order book
Aircraft lessor Avolon has cancelled orders for another 27 Boeing 737 Max, striking another blow to Boeing’s backlog as the airframer works to get the Max back in the skies.
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NewsGreece to acquire two air ambulance King Air 350s
Textron Aviation has sold two Beechcraft King Air 350C medivac aircraft for use by Greece’s ministry of health.
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Airline BusinessAirlines must not forget environmental imperative during coronavirus
Despite financial pressures, it is wishful thinking that the airline industry might be cut some slack on environmental issues as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
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NewsBoeing communications chief resigns over commentary published in 1987
A top Boeing executive has resigned over an article he wrote more than three decades ago in which he advocated that women should not be permitted to serve in combat roles in the military.
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NewsATR to cut 200 positions as it adapts business for crisis
ATR expects to complete discussions by the autumn over a restructuring in the wake of coronavirus pandemic that will result in around 200 job losses.
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NewsMeggitt expands Singapore components support centre
Meggitt has received approval to repair more than 80 new components and subsystems in Singapore. The centre, located at the Seletar Aerospace Park in northeast Singapore, has also doubled in size to 42,000 sq ft., and Meggitt states that the facility now can perform work on components and systems such ...
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InterviewIndian MRO firm Air Works eyes new vistas in engines, components
Despite upheaval caused by the coronavirus outbreak in nearly every part of the aviation industry, Indian MRO Air Works is upbeat about growth prospects, as it looks towards greater collaboration and rides a domestic resurgence. Stressing that “there couldn’t be a better time”, Air Works chief executive and managing ...
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NewsFAA completes three days of 737 Max flight testing
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed three days of flight tests on the Boeing 737 Max ahead of a possible recertification in the coming weeks.
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NewsPandemic pushes GMF AeroAsia into the red
GMF AeroAsia slipped into the red for the first quarter of the year, on the back of higher expenses and falling revenue amid the coronavirus outbreak. For the quarter ended 31 March, the MRO unit of Garuda Indonesia posted an operating loss of $32.4 million, reversing the $8.29 million ...
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NewsAirbus not expecting significant changes in production rates: Faury
Airbus is not expecting to make substantial adjustments to its production rates for the foreseeable future, following the cuts to monthly output it disclosed in early April. The airframer has brought monthly single-aisle production down from 60 to 40 aircraft, while the twin-aisle rate has fallen from 9.5 to six ...
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NewsAirbus to cut global workforce by 15,000 personnel
Airbus is set to cut its workforce by 15,000 personnel by summer next year, as part of its response to the downturn in the air transport sector. These cuts will include 5,100 positions in Germany, another 5,000 in France, and 1,700 in the UK. The measures affect subsidiaries including Premium ...
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NewsEuropean Aviation responds to pandemic with plans for A340 cargo fleet
UK company breaks into charter market with improvised quadjet freighters as demand for Asian-made PPE continues to outstrip air transport capacity