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Boeing lost $2.2 billion in 2023 amid fresh 737 Max scrutiny
Boeing lost $2.2 billion in 2023 as it continued seeking to stem vast losses from its commercial aircraft business, which faces ongoing quality troubles and fresh scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Embraer posts 13% delivery growth in 2023
Brazilian airframer Embraer boosted deliveries in 2023 to 181 aircraft, a 13% improvement on the previous year’s figure.
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Loganair eyes hydrogen Islander flights by 2027
UK regional carrier Loganair hopes to be operating a hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft from its base in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands by 2027 under a new agreement with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS).
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Swiss hydrogen start-up promises Sirius competitor for eVTOL rivals
Swiss start-up Sirius Aviation is targeting 2025 for a first flight of a demonstrator of its planned hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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Boeing withdraws exemption request for 737 Max 7 amid door-plug failure scrutiny
Boeing has withdrawn a request with the Federal Aviation Administration for a temporary exemption from some certification rules for its 737 Max 7, bringing more uncertainty to the type’s certification timeline.
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Malaysia Airlines’ first A330neo to arrive in Q3; A350 cabin upgrade to start 2026
Malaysia Airlines is set to take delivery of its first Airbus A330neo this year, as it reveals new cabin products for the type, and confirms a widebody cabin refurbishment programme.
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Eviation picks Eve co-founder Andre Stein as new chief executive
Former CEO Gregory Davis is staying on as president of the Washington-based developer and helping Stein transition into the role of CEO.
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Nexus eVTOL starts coming together as development gathers pace
Textron eAviation has begun assembly of the wings and fuselage of its Nexus electric air taxi as development activities on the programme gather pace. Revealed in its latest guise in October 2022, the three-passenger Nexus is earmarked for service around 2030. Source: Textron eAviation Nexus is designed to ...
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Airbus looks forward to A380 flight tests as fuel-cell powertrain trials ramp up
Airbus will later this year begin assembly of the initial flight-representative fuel-cell powertrain it is developing under its ZEROe initiative, ahead of ground testing in 2024.
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JetBlue's deal to acquire Spirit set expire in two days
JetBlue Airways’ agreement to acquire Spirit Airlines is set to expire on 28 January, creating further uncertainty about a proposed combination that has already been shot down by a US judge.
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Airbus Helicopters to set up H125 assembly line in India
Airbus Helicopters will establish a new production line in India for the H125 light-single in partnership with Tata Group.
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SJ-100 aerodynamic analysis aims to reduce wake vortex effects
Russian researchers have completed another phase of analysis of the domestically-powered Yakovlev SJ-100, examining its aerodynamic characteristics during take-off and landing.
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Airbus starts operations at Chengdu aircraft storage and recycling facility
The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre – a joint venture covering aircraft storage and recycling capabilities – has commenced operations in Chengdu.
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Southwest to slow growth in 2024 in bid to address surging expenses
Southwest Airlines is slowing both expansion and hiring to improve efficiencies as it seeks to offset the ballooning costs that pushed it into the red last quarter.
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NASA retires Mars helicopter Ingenuity due to rotor damage
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has retired its Mars helicopter Ingenuity after the craft suffered damage upon landing.
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Lawmaker urges FAA to deny Boeing request for 737 Max 7 exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing are facing Congressional pressure not to move ahead with a proposal that would exempt Boeing’s 737 Max 7 from some certification rules.
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Gulfstream plans for start of G700 deliveries in first quarter after 2023 disappointment
Gulfstream is hoping that deliveries of its G700 can begin in the current quarter after slower than anticipated certification of the ultra-long-range business jet by the Federal Aviation Administration caused revenue and profit to fall below expectations for 2023.
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ERA gathers praise for green technology push
Leading low-emission aircraft developers have appluaded the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) for its efforts to speed the near-term adoption of green propulsion technologies.
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Airbus Helicopters eyes continued rebound this year after mixed 2023
Airbus Helicopters sees further scope for growth in the helicopter market in the coming years, despite recording a mixed performance across its range in 2023.
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Industry executives upbeat on Asia as Singapore air show approaches
As the industry gears up for the Singapore air show in February, aerospace executives feel that the Asia-Pacific growth story is intact - albeit with some clear challenges.