All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 601
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Pratt & Whitney argues geared-fan engine design is superior to open-rotor concepts
Pratt & Whitney will seek to establish the geared turbofan (GTF) as a superior alternative to open rotor technology...
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Russia’s UAC gives formal backing for MS-21 airliner
Russia's United Aircraft (OAK) has added the proposed medium-range MS-21 airliner to its production targets with serial manufacture scheduled to begin in...
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UK set to hit aviation with more taxes in global warming fight
The UK's efforts to gauge whether aviation meets the true cost of its effect on global warming could lead not only to a political move to keep the controversial...
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Russian industry special: Integrated rig to offer total experience
integrated rig to offer total experience Sukhoi's Moscow design centre was selected as the location for a comprehensive suite of integrated test rigs...
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Superhydrophobic coating to repel aircraft ice
New coating technology that could prevent fuselage and wing ice build-up and avoid the need for de-icing is under development at Georgia...
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NewsEmirates closes on deal for Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing is in discussions with key new potential customers, including Emirates, about 747-8 ...
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Virgin/Boeing/GE near biofuel selection for test
Virgin Atlantic, Boeing and General Electric are within weeks of selecting the biofuel for a flight demonstration in the UK early next year. "We are working...
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Boeing aims to refresh 767 line with tanker win
Boeing has unveiled new hopes to revive and refresh the 767 production line for extended commercial and military sales, as it seeks to win the US Air Force's...
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Phenom 100 flight testing begins in earnest
The first Phenom 100 very light jet test aircraft arrived at Embraer's test facility in Gaviao Peixoto on 4 August, where it began what is expected to be...
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NewsACAC lands first export deal for ARJ21 regional jet
AVIC I Commercial Aircraft (ACAC) has secured a landmark first export deal for the ARJ21 regional jet from Lao Airlines for two aircraft. The agreement...
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US authority set to release draft unmanned air vehicle airspace plan
The US Federal Aviation Administration's unmanned aircraft programme office (UAPO) is hoping to secure approvals for the release of its draft programme plan...
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European research to focus on open-rotor aircraft engines
A Rolls-Royce-led research programme to investigate open-rotor engines and new fuels could be approved next month for a 2008 start under the European Commission's...