All Aerospace articles – Page 28
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NewsCoulson to convert four ex-New Zealand C-130Hs to firefighters
New Zealand has sold four former air force Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports to firefighting specialist Coulson Aviation.
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NewsSix reportedly killed as Bell 206 plunges into Hudson River
Early reports suggest that six people aboard a tourist helicopter that plunged on 10 April into the Hudson River were killed. Dramatic videos circulating on social media purportedly show the rotorcraft breaking apart mid-air, including an apparent loss of rotors, before hitting the water near the George Washington Bridge ...
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NewsAirbus prepares to open second A320neo line in Mobile, sticks to A220 production ramp goal
Airbus aims for its second A320neo final assembly line in Mobile to be operating in the third quarter of this year and is sticking to a goal of producing 14 A220s monthly by 2026 despite stubborn supply constraints.
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NewsA320neo part-out trend accelerates as AerFin preps to break down four jets
Another batch of Airbus A320neo-family jets are set to be disassembled for parts, as supply chain shortages make the practice of parting-out relatively new jets increasingly attractive.
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NewsAura Aero sticks to 2027 first flight target for 19-seat ERA
Aura Aero is maintaining its plan to fly the first prototype of its hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft (ERA) within two years, as the French developer continues to firm up the supply chain for the 19-seater.
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NewsCranfield Aerospace Solutions faces fresh uncertainty as CEO departs
Fresh questions have emerged regarding the direction of UK hydrogen aircraft developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) following the exit of chief executive Paul Hutton.
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NewsInsolvent hydrogen pioneer Apus hopes for swift conclusion to investor search
Cash-strapped hydrogen aircraft developer Apus Zero Emission remains upbeat on the prospects for its Apus i-2 aircraft as the search for new investors enters its second month.
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NewsFirst Global 8000 takes shape as Bombardier readies for service entry
Bombardier maintains its flagship Global 8000 is on track for service entry later this year, with the first aircraft currently progressing through final assembly. Major components for the ultra-long-range jet have been delivered to its Toronto Pearson International airport facility on schedule, says the Canadian airframer. Source: ...
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NewsBoeing’s backlog swells in March with 163 orders
The company disclosed its March order and delivery figures on 8 April, saying FedEx signed a deal covering eight 777 Freighters last month and that unnamed customers ordered 21 737 Max, three 777Fs, 20 of the in-development 777X and 33 787s.
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NewsP&W introduces 3D-printed GTF repair process and expands overhaul deal with Delta
Pratt & Whitney is rolling out a new additive-manufacturing repair process for PW1000G geared turbofans (GTFs) and revealed a major expansion of GTF maintenance capacity through a partnership with Delta Air Lines.
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NewsSeat maker Mirus arrives at AIX with largest exhibit yet
Lightweight-seat specialist Mirus is marking its tenth anniversary with its largest Hamburg presence yet.
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AnalysisRecaro on a roll as it targets business class leadership, but sluggish supply chain slows revenue recovery
As Recaro Aircraft Seating arrives at AIX, its financial performance reflects the almost contradictory challenges facing leading interiors suppliers three years after the pandemic ended. On the one hand, the German manufacturer’s latest results show a record orderbook worth more than €2 billion ($2.19 billion). Sales in 2024 saw double-digit growth.
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NewsF/LIST showcases ultra-thin stone veneer as it makes AIX debut
Cabin furnishings specialist F/List – best known for private aircraft interiors – is making its debut at AIX in Hamburg this week as the Austrian firm looks to boost its presence in the commercial aviation market.
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NewsDiehl Aviation stresses its strength as cabin products integrator
From a lavatory for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) to a crew-rest module for long-range single-aisle aircraft, Diehl Aviation has long used its presence at AIX in Hamburg to showcase its inventive approach to cabin amenities, and this year is no different.
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NewsEmbraer forms single sales team for freighter and leasing businesses
Embraer has formed a single new executive team charged with overseeing both sales of E-Jets to lessors and sales of cargo aircraft under its E-Jet Freighter programme.
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NewsCanada’s Hydro-Quebec orders three ATR turboprops
Canadian hydroelectric provider Hydro-Quebec has ordered three ATR 72-600 turboprops, with deliveries set to start in September next year.
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NewsTrump tariffs roil aerospace manufacturing, products set to get ‘more expensive’
The aerospace industry is scrambling to secure exemptions from steep new tariffs being imposed by the Trump administration, saying the taxes will drive up prices and could cause years of disruption to an already fragile supply chain.
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NewsNTSB fears emergency slide problem may be widespread on 737s and 757s
US investigators are urging the Federal Aviation Administration to require airlines to inspect Boeing 737 and 757 cabin door hardware after finding that many 757s contain hardware that fails to meet federal regulations.
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NewsPartners hail success of hydrogen helicopter first flight
Unither Bioelectronique (UB) is claiming several aviation firsts following the first flight of a piloted hydrogen fuel cell-powered helicopter.
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NewsSAF Aerogroup plans growth path under new ownership
One of France’s leading helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operators is hoping for a growth boost from a planned acquisition by a pair of private equity firms.