All Aerospace articles – Page 9
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NewsFAA restores Boeing authority to issue some 737 and 787 airworthiness certificates
The Federal Aviation Administration will return to Boeing limited authority to issue airworthiness certificates for some 737 Max and 787 aircraft from 29 September, marking another step in the manufacturer’s recovery following previous regulatory restrictions.
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NewsFirst flight of D328eco prototype slips to mid-2026 but service-entry goal remains unaffected
Deutsche Aircraft has pushed back the first flight of its initial D328eco prototype until the middle of next year, although the airframer insists a late 2027 service-entry goal remains unaffected.
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NewsZeroAvia warns of funding shortfall beyond first quarter of 2026 amid Series D investment push
Hydrogen powertrain developer ZeroAvia has warned that without a successful conclusion to its current Series D investment round it lacks financial resources to continue supporting operations in their current form beyond the first quarter of 2026. However, it aims to close the funding push during the third quarter.
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NewsKratos selected by Elroy Air for high Chapparal production rate
Uncrewed aircraft specialist Kratos has been picked by Elroy Air as the exclusive US manufacturer of its Chaparral hybrid-electric autonomous vertical take-off-and-landing cargo drone.
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NewsICAO reviews data showing contrail reduction more important than net-zero CO2
ICAO is reviewing research indicating that reducing contrails will deliver greater climate benefits than the aviation sector’s net-zero CO2 emissions target by 2050, with the UN body set to consider the findings at its 42nd Assembly in Montreal.
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NewsRolls-Royce lays out UNIFIED goal for narrowbody-scale UltraFan 30 demonstrator
Rolls-Royce has confirmed that ground tests of its new narrowbody-sized UltraFan 30 demonstrator engine will be funded by the EU’s Clean Aviation programme.
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In depthATR targets US regional market with upgraded turboprops
Franco-Italian manufacturer ATR is positioning its turboprops as replacements for hundreds of ageing 50-seat regional jets in the USA, proposing new cabin configurations and forward boarding doors to appeal to American carriers seeking premium passenger experiences.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters hails maturity of H140 light-twin following hot and high flight-test campaigns
Airbus Helicopters has hailed early maturity shown by its new H140 light-twin during separate hot and high flight-test campaigns this summer and is now readying the programme’s second prototype for cold-weather testing later this year.
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NewsGE unionised workers ratify contract to end strike
Roughly 600 unionised GE Aerospace workers near Cincinnati have approved a five-year employment contract featuring 21% cumulative pay increases, ending a three-week strike that began in late August.
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NewsVaeridion teams with Deutsche Aircraft for battery flight tests on UpLift aircraft
German zero-emission aircraft developer Vaeridion is to flight test its advanced battery system on the Dornier 328-based UpLift flying testbed operated by the country’s DLR aerospace research centre.
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NewsLATAM drives regional expansion with order for 24 E195-E2s plus 50 options
LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 24 Embraer 195-E2s, plus 50 options, and will deploy the jets from 2026 to strengthen domestic and regional operations across its network.
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NewsMaeve Jet to use hybrid-electric powerplant derived from RTX’s Dash 8 demonstrator
Dutch regional aircraft start-up Maeve Aerospace expects its 76-100-seat Maeve Jet will use hybrid-electric open-rotor engines derived from RTX’s Dash 8 demonstrator programme, targeting 2033 service entry with 35-40% improved fuel efficiency.
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NewsRemaining VX4 spending ‘guaranteed to be less than $700m’, says bullish Vertical chief Simpson
Vertical Aerospace chief executive Stuart Simpson claims the company will need under $700 million to bring its VX4 electric air taxi to market by 2028, citing its conservative spending plans and strong progress with the ongoing development programme.
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NewsFAA urges airlines to discourage passengers from taking bags during evacuations
Federal Aviation Administration issues safety alert warning that passengers retrieving carry-on items during emergency evacuations significantly impedes procedures and increases injury risk.
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NewsP&W and PBS partner on next-generation APU development
Pratt & Whitney is to collaborate with Czech Republic-based PBS Group to develop a next-generation auxiliary power unit suitable for smaller military and civil aircraft.
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NewsEmbraer says Sao Jose dos Campos workers are not on strike
Brazilian manufacturer says E-Jets assembly continues uninterrupted at main production facility after some union members walked off job over rejected salary proposal.
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NewsWould-be Lilium buyer still at loggerheads with administrator over bank guarantee
Lilium’s insolvency administrator Pluta says it has still not received the necessary bank guarantee from would-be buyer Ambitious Air Mobility Group, despite the latter’s assertion that the acquisition is moving forward.
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NewsMalaysian pacts to fuel Ascendance’s ambitions in Southeast Asia
French hybrid-electric start-up Ascendance has inked agreements with a pair of Malaysian businesses that could lead to its Atea vertical take-off and landing aircraft being built and operated in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest expanding markets.
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NewsEmbraer metalworkers strike over wages in Sao Jose dos Campos
Some unionised metalworkers at Embraer’s Sao Jose dos Campos facility have begun strike action after union leaders rejected the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s wage proposal for 2026.
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NewsJSX to trial four ATR 42-600s before committing to turboprop orders
Start-up US regional carrier JSX intends early in 2026 to acquire two additional used ATR 42-600 turboprops, supplementing two of the type the Dallas carrier plans to begin flying this year.