All Aerospace articles – Page 45
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NewsEmirates’ airline chief questions Boeing’s new 777-9 timeline
The president of Emirates Airline is sceptical Boeing can meet its new goal of delivering the first 777-9 in 2026, citing the programme’s currently stalled type inspection authorisation and a crippling strike.
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NewsBoeing secures $10bn in new credit and looks to raise another $25bn
Boeing is taking steps to secure billions in additional funds as it works to bolster its troubled balance sheet amid a costly machinists strike.
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NewsJAL MRO chief sees need to boost Japan’s aerospace supply chain
The head of the Japan Airline’s MRO unit, JAL Engineering, feels that that supply chain issues have become structural, and that the company has a role to play in boosting the country’s domestic aerospace supply chain.
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NewsJapan cautiously explores new airliner amid SpaceJet’s shadow
Japanese industry is still digesting the country’s ambition to develop a new airliner, with a clear appreciation of the risks involved in a project of such magnitude.
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NewsFAA lacks adequate method to oversee Boeing production issues: government report
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) top inspector says the Federal Aviation Administration lacks effective oversight of Boeing’s 737 and 787 production systems.
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NewsBoeing to cut 10% of workforce and end 767F production, while delaying 777X
Boeing plans to lay off roughly 17,000 workers, delay its first 777-9 delivery and end 767 Freighter production, part of a plan to restructure its business around “core” products and keep afloat amid a crippling machinists strike and numerous other business challenges.
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NewsHigher take-off weight A321XLR secures European certification
Airbus’s higher-weight A321XLR has been approved by European regulators, three months after the basic model secured certification. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has formally amended the aircraft’s type certificate to include the 101t maximum take-off weight version, listing it as variant 100. Airbus had originally designed the XLR with ...
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NewsEmbraer secures FAA certification of E190F
Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion, the E190F, has been certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsFirst parts from scrapped MRH90 fleet arrive to bolster NHI inventory as airframer boosts availability
Parts from Australia’s scrapped NH Industries (NHI) NH90 helicopters have begun arriving in Europe as the manufacturer continues to drive availability improvements for the global fleet.
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NewsIndustry group lays out self-oversight plan to address problem of unapproved engine parts
A GE Aerospace-led research group has released recommendations aimed at preventing unapproved engine components from entering the supply chain.
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NewsNorway and NH Industries head to court over NH90 contract cancellation
Norway and military helicopter manufacturer NH Industries (NHI) are heading for a court showdown after mediation failed to resolve a long-running contract dispute.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters keeps Guepard on track as it eyes H160M export sales
Airbus Helicopters is making steady progress with the final assembly of its first H160M Guepard prototype ahead of the test asset’s maiden sortie next year.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters ‘still committed’ to H175M development despite NMH withdrawal
Despite a recent setback in the UK, Airbus Helicopters is continuing to chase sales for the military M-model variant of the H175 as it seeks a launch customer for the super-medium-twin.
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NewsBoeing delivered 33 jets last month despite machinists’ strike
Despite an ongoing machinists’ strike, Boeing managed to close September with a healthy number of aircraft deliveries for the month, saying it has been able to continue handing over some aircraft with help from non-striking employees.
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NewsTextron eAviation prepares Nexus eVTOL for 2025 flight-test campaign
Flight-testing with a prototype will be conducted at Salina Regional airport, following the completion of tethered flights with the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsEDF takes undisclosed stake in Aura Aero
French utility company Electricite de France (EDF) has invested an undisclosed sum in hybrid-electric aircraft developer Aura Aero.
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NewsBoeing and union to resume contract talks on 7 October as strike pain spreads
Boeing and its machinists’ union will resume contract negotiations on 7 October, as workers and the company feel increasing pressure from a strike now exceeding three weeks.
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NewsAkasa contracts ST Engineering for Leap-1B work
ST Engineering’s aerospace business has secured a 15-year exclusive contract from Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air for engine MRO work.
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NewsMSC Air Cargo takes delivery of first wholly owned Boeing 777F
Soren Toft, MSC’s chief executive, confirmed in a 3 October social media post that the 777-200 has been delivered to Milan’s Malpensa airport
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NewsRolls-Royce switches off electrical business after sale fails to progress
Rolls-Royce is to close its electrical business having failed to find a buyer for the fledgling unit.