All aerospace news – Page 161
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In depthWill electric air taxis really soar over LA during the 2028 Olympics? Industry players bank on it
Some believers in emerging aviation technology have a futuristic vision of a highly connected fleet of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles in the sky above Southern California within five years. Type certification is the next big step.
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NewsAtlanta firm acquires ex-WestJet 737-600s for teardown
Seven WestJet Boeing 737-600s have been divested to a US-based firm which will tear down the aircraft for parts. Aventure Aviation is picking up the twinjets which are in storage at a facility located in Marana, Arizona. The aircraft were all manufactured in 2005 and 2006. “We are constantly seeing ...
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NewsSiberia’s Yakutia restores ‘dismantled’ Superjet to flight
Siberian carrier Yakutia has restored an Irkut Superjet 100 to flight after extensive maintenance, giving the operator additional jet capacity. Russian lessor GTLK says the aircraft was one of two it leased to the airline which, is says, were in a “dismantled state” at the end of last year. Yakutia ...
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NewsKAI to set up advanced air mobility research centre
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has entered an agreement to set up a research centre in South Korea to explore advanced air mobility.
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NewsSIA Engineering widens Q3 losses on increase in manpower costs
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) fell deeper in the red in its third-quarter earnings on the back of a sharp increase in manpower expenses, and despite a recovery in flight activities.
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NewsEmbraer’s deliveries surged in final months of 2022
Brazilian airframer Embraer closed 2022 on a high, with its deliveries surging to 80 aircraft in the fourth quarter, pushing its full-year deliveries to 159.
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NewsAirbus UAM plans year of building in 2023 ahead of CityAirbus NextGen first flight
Airframer plans widespread constuction effort this year – of a prototype and the ecosystem in which it will operate – as it targets market for urban air mobility services.
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NewsMarket recovery boosts Safran performance as Leap output grows
Strong aftermarket growth in its propulsion segment and rising deliveries of Leap narrowbody engines to Airbus and Boeing helped drive revenue and profit increases at aerospace giant Safran last year.
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InterviewVolocopter chief leads push to certification
Volocopter chief executive Dirk Hoke is laser focused on seeing his company become the world’s first true urban air mobility (UAM) provider in 2024.
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NewsBabcock, IAI team up to promote tactical UAVs in Australia
Babcock Australia and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have entered a pact related to the promotion of the Israeli’s company’s unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) in Australia.
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In depthEviation close to naming new suppliers, prepping for 2025 kick-off of certification flight testing
Several months after completing first flight of its prototype electric aircraft, US developer Eviation is working to secure manufacturing partners and additional funding, while remaining on track to begin certification flight testing in 2025.
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NewsAirbus touts strong demand for H175M and eyes part-out potential of UK Pumas
Airbus Helicopters sees strong interest in the H175M – the military version of the super-medium-twin – and is already completing the integration of its HForce modular weapons system onto the platform. Meanwhile, its services and support arm is seeking inventory for part-out, and is already eyeing the UK’s Puma fleet.
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NewsTecnam modifying first two Sentinel SMPs for undisclosed buyer
Tecnam has launched mission system installation work on its first pair of P2012 Sentinel Special Mission Platform surveillance aircraft.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters gears up for significant increase in H175 production
Airbus Helicopters has started preparations to raise output of the H175 to 15-20 units per year on the back of strengthening demand for the super-medium-twin.
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In depthHow award-winning aviation mechanic Marissa Estebanez proves her capability
Award-winning young engineer Marissa Estebanez loves her role as an aircraft maintenance technician working in South Carolina, and hopes her journey will help inspire others to ‘go fix something’.
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In depthWhy FTA is doing things differently in pilot training
Brighton-based flight school FTA has survived the pandemic and is looking to expansion as demand for newly trained first officers ramps up.
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AnalysisHow a different approach could help reduce airline cockpit vacancies
A new initiative led by the Airline Pilot Club aims to ensure that those completing their instruction have all the skills needed to secure a position flying for an airline.
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NewsAirbus intends to deliver 720 commercial aircraft in 2023
Airbus is intending to deliver 720 commercial aircraft this year, the figure it had originally laid down for 2022 before supply-chain problems forced a downward revision. But this target still remains far below the 863 deliveries it managed to achieve in 2019, the year prior to the onset of disruption ...
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NewsAmeriflight strikes deal to purchase Sabrewing cargo drones
US cargo airline Ameriflight has continued showing interest in conceptual autonomous cargo aircraft by signing a letter of intent to purchase 35 vertical take-off and landing drones from California start-up Sabrewing Aircraft.
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NewsRussian lessor GTLK to acquire over 80 additional Mi-8 helicopters
Russian state lessor GTLK has reached an agreement with Russian Helicopters to acquire 86 domestically-built Mil Mi-8 rotorcraft. GTLK says its fleet will be replenished over the course of 2023-25. All the helicopters will be leased to Russian domestic carriers, it states, although it has not disclosed the details of ...