All Aerospace articles – Page 5
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NewsUS airlines scramble to update jets as FAA prepares A320-family software order
The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to mirror EASA’s emergency airworthiness directive requiring Airbus A320-family aircraft receive software updates before further flight, following a solar radiation interference incident that affected a JetBlue flight in October.
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NewsNorwegian investigators flag suspected maintenance issue for in-flight engine shutdown on Bristow S-92
Norwegian investigators believe an unspecified maintenance issue was the likely cause of an in-flight engine failure on a Sikorsky S-92 heavy-twin shortly after take-off from an oil platform.
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NewsSafran inaugurates Leap and M88 MRO facilities in India
Safran has inaugurated major MRO facilities in Hyderabad for CFM International Leap commercial engines and M88 fighter engines, representing a combined investment exceeding €240 million as the French aerospace group targets tripling its Indian revenue to €3 billion by 2030.
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NewsFresh layoffs hit ZeroAvia’s Propulsion Center of Excellence in Everett
Questions have been raised over ZeroAvia’s future plans for its Propulsion Center of Excellence in Everett, Washington after staff were hit with another round of redundancies – the third since August.
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NewsZuri reveals design changes for latest VTOL technology demonstrator
Czech advanced air mobility developer Zuri has revealed more details of its scaled second-generation technology demonstrator – referred to as TD2.0 – including significant changes to the aircraft’s V-tail configuration.
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NewsNASA reveals details of X-59’s first flight, describes programme as ‘validation’
NASA has disclosed further details of its X-59 Quesst supersonic demonstrator’s maiden flight on 28 October, marking the first major piloted X-plane the agency has built and flown in over two decades.
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NewsJoby sues Archer over alleged trade secrets theft
Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit against rival air taxi developer Archer Aviation, alleging theft of trade secrets by a former employee who subsequently undermined a real estate partnership involving landing sites.
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NewsAir taxi ‘certification tourism’ draws industry criticism
Plans by some air taxi developers to launch operations in the Middle East before achieving US and European certifications has drawn criticism from industry executives, with Vertical Aerospace’s chair warning against ‘certification tourism’.
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NewsFatigue cracks found on UPS MD-11F pylon mount components
US investigators have discovered fatigue cracks on pylon-mount components from the UPS Boeing MD-11 Freighter that crashed near Louisville on 4 November, killing 14 people, according to a preliminary NTSB report.
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NewsThales plans more automation for flightdeck on A320neo successor
Thales will incorporate higher levels of automation and connectivity on the next-generation avionics suite it will offer to Airbus for the airframer’s A320neo replacement programme but believes it will be too soon for a fully automated or single-pilot cockpit.
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NewsUS aviation groups back bills to protect controller pay during shutdowns
Aviation industry groups are supporting bipartisan congressional efforts to ensure air traffic controllers remain paid during future government shutdowns, following the recent 43-day federal closure that forced flight cancellations due to controller shortages.
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NewsUS lawmakers to advance bill to lift civilian supersonic flight ban
Republican and Democrat lawmakers express confidence that bipartisan legislation to overturn the Federal Aviation Administration’s 50-year ban on civilian overland supersonic flight will reach President Trump’s desk
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InterviewUncertainty over Max 10 drove Flydubai A321neo switch: chief
Flydubai chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith says uncertainty over 737 Max 10 delivery schedules was a major factor behind the long-time Boeing operator’s decision to order the Airbus A321neo. Source: BillyPix Al Ghaith: Many current routes are crying out for more capacity The airline announced a commitment ...
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In depthThe next frontier: UAE’s ambitions in space show no sign of letting up
It may not have had the speed of the race to the Moon in the 1960s, but for a nation that launched its first satellite only at the dawn of this century, the United Arab Emirates’ ascent as a space power has been stellar. Source: NASA Al Neyadi ...
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NewsCAeS pivots towards new blended-wing-body drone as it pauses fuel cell powertrain development
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has unveiled a new hydrogen fuel cell-powered blended-wing-body uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) in a move that marks a significant shift for the UK company’s strategy.
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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.