All aerospace news – Page 137
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NewsComac to set up electric aircraft joint venture: reports
Comac has set up a joint-venture with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL, and is reportedly mulling an electric aircraft programme.
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In depthFAA approves Reliable Robotics’ autonomous flight system certification plan
The California start-up is pushing for certification and commercialisation of its autonomous flight system, which works as an always-on autopilot during taxiing, take-off and landing.
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NewsFAA to require 757s be inspected for frame cracks
The Federal Aviation Administration intends to require airlines to inspect Boeing 757s after one operator found cracks on a high-time jet.
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NewsRTX green lights sale of actuation business to Safran
US aerospace giant RTX has approved the sale of subsidiary Collins Aerospace’s $1.5 billion-revenue actuation division to French firm Safran.
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NewsCollins steps up 3D-printing capabilities to meet engine component demand
Collins Aerospace has significantly expanded its additive manufacturing capabilities at a facility in Iowa, part of an effort by the aerospace giant to produce more aircraft engine components via 3D printing.
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NewsSafran proposes acquisition of Collins’ flight-control and actuator business
French aerospace firm Safran is looking to acquire flight-control and actuation activities from RTX’s Collins Aerospace operation in a cash transaction. Collins Aerospace supplies the systems to commercial and military aircraft, as well as helicopters, and the activity is spread across eight facilities in Europe and Asia. Safran’s offer is ...
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NewsEmbraer and Eve to produce air taxis at site close to Sao Jose dos Campos
Eve Air Mobility plans to produce its in-development electric air taxi at a facility in the Brazilian city of Taubate, where Eve majority owner Embraer already has a presence.
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NewsMD Helicopters outlines MD520N engine upgrade
MD Helicopters and Columbia Helicopters are developing an upgrade for the MD 520N which will boost the hot-and-high performance of the NOTAR-equipped light-single.
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NewsAirbus sees HVM Catapult pact as springboard for UK helicopter manufacturing
Airbus Helicopters UK is partnering with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC) to explore future opportunities to work together.
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NewsJapan’s SkyDrive clinches first pre-order in USA
Japan-based advanced air mobility company SkyDrive has disclosed its first pre-orders from a North American customer, with South Carolina-based charter outfit Austin Aviation signing for five of its eponymous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsZeroAvia finishes first phase of ZA600 testing
ZeroAvia has completed the initial phase of flight tests for its prototype ZA600 hydrogen fuel cell powertrain aboard a modified Dornier 228 twin-turboprop.
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NewsUAV cargo specialist Dronamics granted IATA and ICAO designators
European cargo drone operator Dronamics is claiming to be the first such carrier to have been granted IATA and ICAO designator codes, as it prepares to embark on commercial services. Dronamics has been allocated the ‘OY’ designator by IATA and ‘DXE’ by ICAO, along with the callsign ‘Black Swan’. The ...
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NewsH175 secures Chinese certification
The Airbus Helicopters H175 super-medium-twin has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), paving the way for local deliveries.
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NewsFirst untethered flight for VX4 prototype
Vertical Aerospace has performed the first untethered flight of its VX4 technology demonstrator, with the aircraft powered solely by its batteries.
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NewsFAA releases plan to support air taxis ‘at scale’ by 2028
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a report broadly laying out a path to enable operation of electric air taxis and other novel aircraft in sizeable numbers by 2028.
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NewsBAE’s PHASA-35 programme on a high after stratospheric test debut
BAE Systems has performed a first stratospheric flight with the PHASA-35 high-altitude pseudo-satellite, marking a new milestone for the unmanned air system.
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AnalysisBut is it an aircraft? FAA undecided on critical question as Regent seeks ‘seaglider’ guidance
Developers of wing-in-ground-effect craft insist their designs are marine vessels and therefore should be subject to oversight by the USCG, but with the FAA hovering, there are concerns that an emerging sector could be scuppered before it has even set sail.
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NewsGulfstream’s second G800 test aircraft makes first flight
Gulfstream’s second flight-test variant of its G800 ultra-long-range business jet has taken to the skies, completing its maiden flight on 15 July.
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NewsCessna SkyCourier pitched at military special missions market with RIAT debut
Textron Aviation is advancing the development of several modifications to the Cessna SkyCourier twin-turboprop for special mission applications which will be installed on a demonstrator aircraft next year.
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NewsAir France-KLM seals €500m financing with Apollo for engineering unit
Air France-KLM has sealed an agreement with fund manager Apollo Global Management to raise €500 million ($559 million) to support an engineering affiliate of Air France which owns components.