All Aerospace articles – Page 44
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NewsJoby’s front-row seat to historic FAA rule signing ‘exciting final chapter before operations’
Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi was positioned front-and-center as Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, signed in Las Vegas a historic rule establishing a new class of “powered lift” aircraft.
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NewsBoeing supplier Subaru upbeat on long-term 777X potential
Despite delays to the Boeing 777X and the US airframer’s labour issues, Japanese Tier 1 supplier Subaru is optimistic about the programme, as it continues to produce military helicopters.
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NewsLilium stays course toward certification, eyes US sales amid financing search
The chief commercial officer of German electric aircraft developer Lilium is urging investor patience as the company seeks additional financing after recently losing a German loan guarantee.
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In depthHow Garmin’s new G3000 Prime avionics suite builds off 20 years of experience
Leaning on the institutional knowledge that comes with installing more than 30,000 flight decks across various aircraft types over the past 20 years, Garmin’s latest avionics suite – the G3000 Prime – is the Kansas firm’s most advanced yet.
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In depthFAA finalises rule establishing new class of ‘powered lift’ aircraft to enable commercial air taxis
Clearing the way for a new class of “powered lift” aircraft to get off the ground, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 22 October released a finalised rule outlining operational and pilot-training requirements for the burgeoning electric air taxi sector.
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NewsCAE showcases mixed-reality flight deck simulation app at NBAA
Aviation training company CAE has revealed a new pilot-training app compatible with the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which it touts as a potential “game-changer” for aspiring aviators.
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NewsTextron Aviation reveals launch customer, completes first flight of CJ4 Gen3 light jet
A “longtime Cessna Citation enthusiast” is lined up to become the launch customer for Textron Aviation’s first CJ4 Gen3 light business jet, which flew for the first time in early October.
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NewsBombardier begins manufacturing large structural components for first production Global 8000
Bombardier has started manufacturing major structural components for the first production example of its ultra-long-range Global 8000, a business jet that is set to succeed the Global 7500 as the Montreal airframer’s flagship.
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In depthTextron Aviation rolls out upgraded ‘Gen3’ series of light jets with standard auto-land
Textron Aviation is rolling out at the NBAA show in Las Vegas a series of upgrades to its Cessna Citation family of light business jets that will represent “Gen 3” variants of the M2, CJ3 and CJ4 platforms.
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In depthCFM, P&W address durability issues as number of grounded GTF-powered jets inches higher
The issues facing turbofan producers CFM International and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) would surely have stolen headlines in 2024 had the year not been so incredibly troubled for the broader aerospace industry.
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NewsEmbraer delivers 57 jets in the third quarter, up from 43 last year
Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 57 jets in the third quarter of 2024, one-third more than during the equivalent three-month period in 2023, and 24% more than the previous quarter.
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In depthIHI aerospace boss eyes revenue growth through civil, military programmes
The aerospace division of Japan’s IHI sees big opportunities in the defence sector, as it also looks to position itself on the next generation of commercial engines.
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NewsHoneywell forecasts 10-year demand for 8,500 new business jets amid ‘normalising’ environment
Honeywell expects business jet operators will need 8,500 new jets in the next 10 years, reflecting what the company calls “normalising” and “stable” demand for business aircraft following the pandemic-era boom.
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In depthHoneywell smoothing developmental pathways with Ansys’ simulation software
Todd Giles, Honeywell’s chief technology officer, describes how the working relationship between the firms has evolved since 2006, when they first endeavoured to “move more and more down the simulation road”.
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NewsBoeing machinists to vote next week on new contract proposal
Boeing’s largest labour union has agreed to send a new contract proposal to members for a vote, a move that could end a now-five-week strike that has crippled Boeing’s production in the Pacific Northwest.
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NewsSpirt AeroSystems furloughs 700 workers as Boeing strike drags on
The aerostructures supplier is sending home 700 workers on its 767 and 777 fuselage programmes, as a machinists strike at partner Boeing has hobbled aircraft production.
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NewsAura Aero plots US expansion with Florida manufacturing site
French start-up Aura Aero intends to construct a new facility in Florida to manufacture its planned hybrid-electric ERA aircraft, an effort by the company to have a stronger presence in the important US market.
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NewsAirbus defence division to shed 2,500 jobs, as challenges persist
Airbus’s defence unit is to reduce its headcount by up to 2,500 personnel, with the cuts driven by what it describes as a “continued complex business environment”.
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NewsAirbus, Toshiba to explore superconducting for hydrogen-powered aircraft
Airbus is teaming up with Japan’s Toshiba to cooperate on superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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NewsWisk furthers pursuit of self-flying air taxi network in Australia
US autonomous air taxi developer Wisk Aero has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airservices Australia aimed at safely incorporating its in-development, self-flying Gen 6 aircraft into Australian airspace.