All aerospace news – Page 216
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NewsAirbus cancels Qatar’s order for 50 A321neos
Airbus confirms it has terminated a contract to sell 50 A321neos to Qatar Airways, a move coming amid an ongoing dispute between the companies over alleged A350 quality issues.
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NewsAmerican CEO predicts 5G’s operational impact will be minimal, citing collaboration
Though the aviation-telecom 5G dispute remains unresolved, the chief executive of American Airlines does not foresee 5G causing significant future operational disruptions.
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NewsC919 deliveries to commence in 2022: Report
A senior Comac official has told local news media that the company will start delivering its C919 narrowbody aircraft in 2022, while stressing that the pandemic’s impact on production is still “under control”.
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NewsFAA order stipulates new 787 landing requirements due to 5G
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Boeing 787-specific order limiting that aircraft’s operations due to potential interference caused by newly launched 5G cellular networks.
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NewsAirlines struggle with 5G rollout in USA
US airlines are struggling to deal with the fallout of the nationwide launch of new fifth-generation (5G) cell-phone networks, despite a move to delay their introduction at busy airports across the country.
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NewsPiaggio administrator eyes speedy sale at second attempt
Potential bidders for Piaggio Aerospace have until the end of February to register their interest in acquiring the company after Vincenzo Nicastro, the extraordinary commissioner charged with salvaging the Italian firm, re-opened the sale process.
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NewsAirbus hunts for talent in recruitment drive to support sustainability strategy
Airbus is looking to recruit around 6,000 new personnel across the aerospace group to support its strategic direction during the recovery. The company had slashed its workforce as the pandemic disrupted its aircraft production but it is preparing to accelerate output over the next 18 months. Airbus is also implementing ...
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NewsLessor Avolon forecasts continued aviation recovery in 2022
Lessor Avolon has painted an optimistic outlook for the aviation sector’s continued recovery in 2022, noting medical progress against the coronavirus pandemic and economic growth.
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NewsSIA Engineering extends engine support agreement with R-R
SIA Engineering has extended its engine line maintenance and in-field services agreement with Rolls-Royce for another 10 years, and expanded the range of engines covered.
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NewsVerizon, AT&T delay 5G near some airports, minimising expected aviation impact
Both Verizon and AT&T have agreed to delay the roll-out of fifth-generation wireless networks near certain US airports – a move that will lessen but likely not eliminate the impact on commercial aviation.
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NewsSB-1 Defiant wraps up FLRAA mission profile flight testing
A Sikorsky/Boeing team has completed mission profile test flights with the SB-1 Defiant demonstrator related to the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition.
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NewsAirbus to set up Chinese aircraft recycling centre
Airbus plans to create an aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China to take advantage of the forecast “exponential” growth of aircraft retirements in the country over the next 20 years.
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NewsChina’s AutoFlight seeks EASA certification for Prosperity I eVTOL taxi
Chinese electric vertical take-off and landing specialist AutoFlight is preparing to embark on a European certification bid for its Prosperity I air taxi aircraft. It has established a European operation at Augsburg airport and is pursuing approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the three-passenger eVTOL aircraft by ...
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NewsFormer Acro boss Brady is back as he launches business-class seating venture Unum
There is a new challenger in the market for business-class seats – Unum Aircraft Seating – but at the helm is Chris Brady, a familiar face in the airline interiors sector.
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NewsAirlines urge US government to prohibit 5G near airports to avoid ‘incalculable’ disruption
US airlines are urging the administration of President Joe Biden to prohibit 5G wireless transmissions near certain airports, warning of an aviation-industry meltdown starting 19 January.
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NewsElectric Aviation Group launches fuel cell development spin-off
Hot on the heels of the December launch of an electric motor business, UK technology firm Electric Aviation Group (EAG) has set up its second spin-off, this time focused on the development of megawatt-class hydrogen fuel cells.
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NewsFAA to work with pilots of ‘varying’ experience when setting pilot training standards
The Federal Aviation Administration will now consider the actual real-world skills of US and foreign airline pilots when developing aircraft-specific pilot-training standards.
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NewsBoom Supersonic begins testing XB-1 demonstrator’s GE engines
Supersonic aircraft developer Boom has begun testing the engines that power its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft.
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NewsBoeing’s 777X chief project engineer Teal to retire, succeeded by Loffing
Boeing 777X chief project engineer Michael Teal, who had been chief engineer of the 737 Max programme, will retire from Boeing on 1 April.
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NewsFedEx sought to equip A321s with missile-defence systems
US express delivery company FedEx applied with the Federal Aviation Administration in 2019 for authority to install a missile-defence system on Airbus A321s – an aircraft type FedEx does not yet operate.