All Aerospace articles – Page 6
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AnalysisAeronautical Engineers launches Boeing 737-900ER freighter conversion programme
Miami-based conversion specialist Aeronautical Engineers has launched development of a Boeing 737-900ER passenger-to-freighter programme, targeting certification in 2029 to create what it describes as the largest and most capable narrowbody freighter in its portfolio.
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AnalysisNTSB says wet runway and long landing contributed to Chicago G150 overrun
A Gulfstream G150 overran Chicago Executive airport’s runway on 3 September after landing too far along the wet surface, leaving insufficient distance to stop before hitting the arrestor system.
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NewsCFM still ‘in discussions’ with Airbus over Leap-1A deliveries to support rate 75 A320neo production
Safran and its CFM International narrowbody engine joint venture with GE Aerospace remain in negotiations with Airbus over the ramp-up required on the Leap-1A to meet the airframer’s rate 75 A320neo production target in 2027 and beyond.
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NewsShinMaywa tests unmanned amphibian for oceanic research missions
Japanese manufacturer ShinMaywa has conducted test flights with its XU-M II unmanned aircraft as part of development work on a future unmanned amphibian designed for oceanic research missions.
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NewsHoneywell nears aerospace leadership decision ahead of 2026 spin-off
Honeywell is close to announcing who will lead its aerospace business and where it will be headquartered following the planned 2026 spin-off into a separate publicly traded company, according to chief executive Vimal Kapur.
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NewsTextron Aviation’s jet deliveries slip to 42 in third quarter
Textron Aviation delivered 42 business jets in the third quarter, down from 49 in the previous quarter, but the division posted a strong $179 million profit on higher revenues.
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NewsJudge approves Spirit Airlines to reject leases on 67 Airbus jets
Spirit Airlines moves closer to significantly reducing its fleet size after a US federal judge approved the carrier’s request to reject leases on 67 Airbus narrowbody aircraft as part of its bankruptcy restructuring efforts.
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NewsEmbraer’s commercial jet backlog jumps 31% in one year to 490 aircraft
Brazilian manufacturer’s unfilled orders climb 31% year-on-year to 490 E-Jets following breakthrough deals with Avelo Airlines and LATAM Airlines Group in September.
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NewsRegional aircraft lessor TrueNoord to advise Elysian on development of battery-powered E9X
Netherlands-based Elysian Aircraft is to collaborate with regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord on the development of its E9X battery-powered 90-seater.a
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NewsPratt & Whitney aims for 8-10% GTF production increase in 2025
Engine manufacturer must accelerate output in final quarter to achieve production target of up to 1,096 geared turbofans as it balances recall demands with Airbus delivery requirements.
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NewsGE increases full-year forecast for CFM Leap engines
GE Aerospace has raised its 2025 financial guidance and delivery expectations, driven by improved supply chain health and robust aftermarket services demand.
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NewsUS senators advance bill to require ADS-B In by 2032
US senators plan to advance legislation requiring most aircraft to have ADS-B In systems by 2032, following January’s deadly midair collision near Washington DC.
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NewsBoeing’s recovery gains momentum as FAA approves 737 Max production increase
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing’s request to increase monthly 737 Max production, up from the current cap of 38, marking another milestone in the programme’s recovery following quality control issues.
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NewsKorean Air signs for up to 100 Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft
Korean Air has signed a deal for up to 100 Archer Aviation Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsHeli Austria waits on EASA nod for Thales StableLight autopilot on H125
Heli Austria will later this year become the first European rotorcraft operator to use Thales’s StableLight retrofit four-axis autopilot system for light helicopters.
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NewsHeart Aerospace discloses new delay to HX-1’s maiden flight
Heart Aerospace has again delayed the first flight of its HX-1 all-electric demonstrator, with the milestone now having slipped into early 2026.
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NewsTextron to eliminate eAviation unit, realign electric aircraft programmes
Textron will eliminate its eAviation business unit next year, redistributing the division’s electric aircraft programmes including Pipistrel across other segments in a strategic realignment.
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NewsLilium prototypes remain up for sale despite Archer agreement for patent portfolio
If you thought the long-running Lilium saga had ended with Archer Aviation’s purchase of its patent portfolio, well, not quite: the collapsed developer’s two prototype aircraft remain up for sale having been excluded from that acquisition.
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NewsClean Aviation offers reassurance on hydrogen flight-test plan
Clean Aviation has not ruled out providing funding for future flight tests of hydrogen technologies on smaller commuter-category aircraft – despite being outside the EU body’s remit – provided developers can prove scalability onto larger platforms.
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NewsGE Honda Aero evaluating possible future launch of new turbofan
GE Honda Aero Engines has begun evaluating the business aviation market for a potential new turbofan engine, with president Mel Solomon suggesting opportunities could emerge in the next five to seven years for powerplants larger than the company’s current HF-120.