All aerospace news – Page 132
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NewsMore GE90 turbofans subject to ‘iron-inclusion’ defect
A new Federal Aviation Administration proposed rule reveals that more GE Aerospace turbofans may include compressor components made from contaminated material.
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NewsVertical blames VX4 mishap on faulty propeller but inists certification goal unaffected
Vertical Aerospace has pinned the 9 August crash of its VX4 prototype on a faulty propeller blade which failed during a power-out test.
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NewsPartners launch series production of Light Armed Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters and local partner Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) are to launch series production of the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) – derived from the former’s H155 medium-twin – with deliveries to commence in 2024.
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NewsAir Nostrum doubles Airlander 10 commitment to 20 aircraft
Spanish airline group Air Nostrum has doubled its commitment for Hybrid Air Vehicles’ (HAV) Airlander 10 to 20 aircraft, delivering a boost to the UK developer ahead of its planned production start and certification campaign.
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NewsAirbus opens pulse line in Hamburg for equipping A321XLR aft fuselages
Airbus has formally opened a facility in Hamburg for equipping the aft fuselage sections of the new long-range A321XLR. The sections – around 24m in length – will be fitted with various electrical and mechanical systems, floor panels, windows and other features. Airbus says they will travel on an automated ...
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NewsBombardier reveals cockpit updates for in-service Global business jets
Bombardier has rolled out an avionics update programme for in-service Global-series large-cabin business jets that includes equipping the jets with a “combined vision system”.
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NewsFAA orders 777 inspections to address ‘urgent’ risk involving fire prevention
An “urgent unsafe condition” has led the Federal Aviation Administration to order airlines to ensure their Boeing 777s have correctly installed “cap seals” – components used to prevent fuel-tank fires.
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NewsPBS and Pratt to explore futuristic APU technologies
Czech Republic aerospace firm PBS and Pratt & Whitney have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore advanced APUs for future fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
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NewsFlight-control issue prompts NASA and Lockheed to move X-59 back inside for troubleshooting
Flight-control issue prompts NASA and Lockheed to move X-59 back inside for troubleshooting.
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NewsBoeing evaluating if 2023 delivery goal is feasible following new 737 quality problem
Boeing is reviewing a newly disclosed 737 Max production issue to determine if the problem might keep it from meeting its 2023 delivery target.
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NewsBoom gets FAA airworthiness ticket for supersonic XB-1 demonstrator
Boom Supersonic has received an airworthiness certificate for its XB-1 demonstrator from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing a major hurdle to the start of flight testing.
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NewsOnly ‘some’ 737 fuselages affected by aft bulkhead issue: Spirit AeroSystems
US supplier Spirit AeroSystems states that it will continue to deliver fuselages to Boeing’s 737 programme, because not all are affected by a newly-discovered quality issue involving the aft pressure bulkhead. Boeing disclosed on 23 August that it had identified fastener holes that did not conform to specification for the ...
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NewsBoeing investigating another 737 quality issue that could again delay deliveries
US airframer Boeing is investigating another problem with 737 fuselages that could once again delay deliveries, the company revealed on 23 August.
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NewsNASA, Boeing and Northrop progress with studies of a Mach 5 airliner
NASA is now calling attention to a research project aimed at studying a passenger jet capable of flying at up to four times the speed of sound.
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NewsMaglev pitches ‘magnetic levitation’ air taxi concept and names GE as supplier
US start-up aerospace company Maglev Aero has revealed details about its development of a new breed of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft powered by a magnetically levitated, rotating fan.
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NewsBristow and Ireland finalise 10-year SAR contract
Bristow Ireland and the Irish government have signed off on a 10-year contract covering the provision of search and rescue services for the country’s coastguard.
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NewsEmbraer clinches Chinese certification for E195-E2
Embraer has secured type certification for its E195-E2 regional jet in China, as it progresses discussions with potential Chinese customers.
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NewsUS aviation groups flag concerns about air taxi revolution
Some US aviation groups are concerned about the safety of electric air taxis and other in-development novel aircraft, while warning about strained electricity grids and other practical challenges.
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NewsBoeing to set up 737-800 freighter conversion line in Jordan
Boeing is to establish a new 737-800 freighter conversion line in the Middle East, in co-operation with the Jordanian-based maintenance firm Joramco. Amman-based Joramco is a subsidiary of United Arab Emirates leasing firm Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. “We continue to look for opportunities to bring freighter conversion capacity closer to our ...
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NewsDassault Falcon 6X secures European and US certification
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X business jet has secured certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration. The French manufacturer, which commenced the wide-cabin 6X programme in 2018, first flew the aircraft in March 2021. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW812D engines, the aircraft has ...