All Aerospace articles – Page 4
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NewsFAA proposes mandatory V2500 compressor blade replacements after failures
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory replacement of high-pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines following multiple blade failures that caused engine fires and in-flight shutdowns.
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NewsBeta Technologies scores 20-unit CX300 commitment from cargo operator e-Smart Group
Netherlands-based logistics firm e-Smart Group has placed a deposit-backed order for up to 20 Beta Technologies Alia CX300 electric aircraft for delivery from 2027.
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NewsGA-ATS nears roll-out for initial Do228 NXT twin-turboprops
Dubai air show debutant General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) expects next year to roll out its first two Do228 NXTs, the latest version of the venerable twin-turboprop, as the modernisation programme gathers momentum.
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NewsCzech Police to acquire Sikorsky Firehawks and Black Hawks through Helicopter Alliance companies
Companies under the Helicopter Alliance umbrella have secured a deal with the Czech interior ministry to supply six Sikorsky rotorcraft – three new S-70M Firehawks and trio of refurbished UH-60Ls – for operation by the country’s police.
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NewsDassault targets Falcon 10X maiden sortie in 2026 as 6X ramp-up gains pace
Dassault Aviation has confirmed that its ultra-long-range Falcon 10X business jet will now make its maiden sortie in 2026, with three flight-test aircraft now structurally complete.
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NewsRobinson Helicopter progresses R88 as first test articles come together
Robinson Helicopter is building towards a maiden sortie of its new R88 flagship towards the end of next year, with parts for the first flight-test prototype already in production.
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NewsThe year Middle East carriers lined up to buy Boeing widebody jets
Boeing’s record-breaking Qatar Airways order reflects the manufacturer’s growing dependence on Middle East customers and the Trump administration’s aggressive use of trade diplomacy to secure aircraft sales worldwide.
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NewsRolls-Royce prioritises durability fixes over near-term engine development
Rolls-Royce’s near-term priority will remain the “operational execution” needed to deliver a series of durability improvements across its in-production Trent family of widebody powerplants before turning its attention to new products, according to its commercial engines chief.
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NewsBristow to receive four H160s this month under Milestone lease deal for Nigerian offshore operations
Bristow Group is to take five Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twins on lease from Milestone Aviation to support oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
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In depthGE Aerospace swears by GE9X’s resilience to dust, plans larger Dubai maintenance site
GE Aerospace will open a $50 million maintenance facility in Dubai South in 2027 to support its GE9X engines, as the company emphasises the powerplant’s dust-resistance capabilities ahead of Boeing 777X service entry.
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NewsPratt & Whitney stays true to ducted-fan plan and rejects open-rotor engine for next-generation single-aisle
Pratt & Whitney continues to insist its engine offering for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft will be a traditional ducted fan engine, eschewing the open-fan design of its rival CFM International.
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NewsEverett 737 Max line remains on hold even as Boeing eyes future rate rises
Boeing has no immediate plans to activate its proposed 737 Max production line in Everett, Washington for at least another 12 months despite eyeing further output rises on the narrowbody.
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NewsBoeing confirms next step of 777-9 certification testing, as Max 7 and 10 also advance
Boeing has confirmed the receipt of US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance to begin the third phase of Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certification testing on its developmental 777-9.
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NewsP&W closes in on roll-out for suite of durability improvements to GTF-family engines
Pratt & Whitney continues to progress the certification and roll-out of a series of upgrades for its geared turbofan (GTF) engine family to boost durability in challenging environments like the Middle East.
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NewsCrash victims’ attorneys appeal dismissal of Boeing criminal case
Attorneys representing families of 737 Max crash victims have filed an appeal challenging a US judge’s decision to dismiss the Department of Justice’s criminal fraud case against Boeing, arguing the dismissal failed to protect public interest.
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News787’s unexpected altitude change prompts FAA proposed airworthiness directive
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to require airlines to replace mode control panels on Boeing 787s following reports of uncommanded altitude changes that could pose safety risks.
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NewsFAA proposes 777 landing gear pump replacement after fire
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed requiring airlines to replace pumps in Boeing 777 main landing gears after a wheel well fire caused by an overheated alternating current motor pump.
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NewsBoeing removed 33 777X orders from backlog amid certification delays
Boeing moved 33 777X orders into an accounting bucket for deals unlikely to close, reducing the widebody’s backlog to 473 aircraft as the first delivery slips another year to 2027.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft on track to take possession of new final assembly plant by year-end
Construction of Deutsche Aircraft’s new final assembly line in Leipzig continues to progress, with the structure of the building now complete.
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NewsHawker 800XP crashes during post-maintenance stall test in Michigan
Three people died when a Raytheon Hawker 800XP crashed during a post-maintenance stall test flight in Michigan on 16 October, with pilots electing to perform the test themselves after being unable to coordinate with experienced test pilots.