All aerospace news – Page 19
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NewsIAI’s 777-300ER converted freighter secures US and Israeli certification
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured supplemental type certification of the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme from both Israeli and US regulators. The 777-300ERSF has been under development since 2019 – just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic – and the cargo aircraft was originally foreseen as entering service in late 2022. ...
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NewsNew PD-26 engine could power proposed Russian twinjet family
Russia’s deputy prime minister, Denis Manturov, has indicated that a proposed widebody twinjet family would be powered by a lower-thrust derivative of the Aviadvigatel PD-35 engine. Manturov stated in an interview with Russian news agency TASS that the engine would be designated the PD-26, in reference to its 26t (255kN) ...
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NewsJoby completes acquisition of Blade’s passenger division for $76 million
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation has completed its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger division for $76 million in stock.
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NewsHoneywell-led STRATA consortium secures £14.1m for AI and additive manufacturing research
A Honeywell-led consortium has been granted UK government funding for a £14.1 million research and development project that aims to transform production processes using AI and additive manufacturing.
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NewsALPA opposes IATA’s push for 67-year pilot retirement age
The Air Line Pilots Association has rejected IATA’s proposal to raise ICAO’s recommended pilot retirement age to 67, arguing that the US should maintain its current safety standards.
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NewsGE Aerospace workers strike after rejecting contract offer
Around 640 UAW-represented employees at GE Aerospace facilities near Cincinnati have gone on strike after rejecting the company’s latest contract proposal, which included a 12% pay increase over three years.
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NewsOperators rekindle interest in S-92 alongside super-mediums as supply chain issues fade, says lessor Milestone
Offshore helicopter operators appear to be gravitating back towards fleets featuring a mix of heavy and super-medium types as supply chain challenges previously afflicting the Sikorsky S-92 have begun to ease, according to leading lessor Milestone.
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NewsLOT shows off cabin interior plans for A220s and 737 Max fleets
Polish flag-carrier LOT has shown off the interior configuration for its new Airbus A220s, which will begin entering the fleet in 2027. The airline ordered 40 A220s – a mix of -100s and -300s – in June, to modernise its short-haul fleet. LOT states that the A220-300s will have 149 ...
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NewsBoost for UpLift flying testbed as DLR completes ground vibration tests on modified D328
Germany’s DLR aerospace research centre has completed ground vibration tests on the Deutsche Aircraft D328-based UpLift flying testbed (D-CUPL).
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NewsUnited Aircraft team details widebody twinjet family proposal similar to 787
Russian intellectual property authorities have registered a patent from aerospace firm United Aircraft detailing a proposed widebody twinjet aircraft family, with three variants, in the 240- to 320-seat range. Illustrations accompanying the proposal show a design strongly resembling the Boeing 787, featuring wingtips similar to those on the Airbus A350. ...
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NewsGround-vibration tests completed on fully-substituted MC-21
United Aircraft has completed ground-vibration testing of the import-substituted Yakovlev MC-21 prototype, moving the twinjet closer to its maiden flight. The aircraft has undergone extensive modification to replace foreign-supplied systems with domestically-built alternatives in order to offset the effects of international sanctions on Russia’s aerospace industry. United Aircraft says the ...
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NewsSupernal CEO resigns as eVTOL firm seeks new leadership
Hyundai Motor Group-backed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Supernal is looking for a new leader after the resignation of chief executive Shin Jai-won. Shin has stepped down to take on an advisory role within the South Korean automotive manufacturer, according to the Yonhap news agency, citing a company ...
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NewsFAA approves Garmin auto systems for King Air 300s and 350s
Garmin’s emergency autoland and workload-reducing autothrottle systems have received FAA certification for installation on approximately 1,000 Beechcraft King Air 350s and 300s equipped with the company’s G1000 NXi avionics suite.
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NewsGulfstream delivers first G800 to undisclosed customer
Business jet manufacturer Gulfstream has delivered its first G800 ultra-long range aircraft to an undisclosed customer, marking a significant milestone following the type’s certification in April.
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In depthBoeing and P&W seek regulatory relief and more time for 777 engine fixes
Manufacturers are developing design changes to address fan-blade failures that have damaged aircraft and caused engine fires, but need regulatory relief to complete the work.
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NewsKorean Air agrees to order 103 Boeing jets
South Korean flag carrier signs landmark commiitment to order 50 737 Max 10s, eight 777-8 Freighters, 20 777-9s and 25 787-10s – in addition to spare engines – as it prepares for Asiana integration.
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NewsMaintenance error likely caused Cargojet 767’s APU doors to fail during 2024 flight
A maintenance worker’s failure to properly secure auxiliary power unit doors likely caused their inflight separation from a Cargojet Airways Boeing 767-300ER last year, according to US investigators.
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NewsBoeing moves final stored 737 Max out of Moses Lake site
Final aircraft from inventory accumulated since 2019 grounding departed Moses Lake facility in mid-August
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NewsInitial A350F fuselage sections arrive at Toulouse final assembly line
Airbus has received the initial fuselage sections for its A350 freighter, MSN700, at its final assembly line in Toulouse.
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NewsUK Supreme Court ruling extends Global 6500 detention at Farnborough
The long-running detention of a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet at Farnborough airport under the UK government’s sanctions regime looks set to continue indefinitely following a recent Supreme Court ruling.