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NewsAntonov completes fuselage of initial Ukrainian military An-178
Antonov has completed construction of the first An-178 fuselage for the Ukrainian ministry of defence, one of three aircraft destined for the military. The fuselage of the -100P variant was unveiled at a ceremony attended by senior government officials, including the country’s armed forces chief, as well as representatives of ...
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NewsGE stops work on Affinity supersonic engine
Announcement follows last week’s collapse of powerplant’s only customer, AS2 developer Aerion.
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NewsRicardo closes on fuel cell system design for Islander conversion
Engineering consultancy Ricardo in the coming weeks hopes to select the fuel cell developer that will provide the power source for the electric conversion of a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander it is working on as part of Project Fresson.
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NewsP&W aims for new Asheville site to begin producing airfoils in 2022
Pratt & Whitney intends to begin producing high-pressure turbine airfoils for commercial and military aircraft engines at its new North Carolina facility by the second half of 2022.
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NewsDublin Aerospace stays profitable amid pandemic
Irish maintenance provider Dublin Aerospace delivered a €2.6 million ($3.2 million) operating profit during the financial year ended 30 September 2020, down from €5.7 million in previous year, and intends to continue investment in new facilities despite the pandemic. Revenue declined 16% to nearly €43 million. Chief executive Conor McCarthy ...
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NewsLawmakers seek to subsidise sustainable aviation fuel production
US lawmakers have introduced a bill to subsidise production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), with supporters describing the measure as key to helping airlines achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
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NewsBabcock to provide another H160 pair on lease to French navy
France has firmed an option for two additional Airbus Helicopters H160s, adding to four examples of the new medium-twin already destined to be operated by the country’s navy for search and rescue (SAR) missions.
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NewsUS start-up Global Crossing to lease A321P2Fs from ST Engineering
Singapore-based ST Engineering’s aircraft management business will lease up to five Airbus A321P2F converted freighters to US start-up Global Crossing Airlines, with deliveries to begin in 2022. Global Crossing, which is working to achieve US certification to begin passenger and cargo charter flights, will lease the jets from ST’s Aviation ...
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In depthBoeing’s many hurdles on the path to recovery
Boeing executives insist the company has solid plans to address its many challenges, but people who follow the airframer are increasingly eager to understand exactly what that plan entails.
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OpinionWhy stability is commercial aircraft industry’s greatest need
As the industry emerges from Covid-19, a less volatile market will be vital in order to invest in the next generation of commercial aircraft, argues Michel Merluzeau.
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In depthWhy the show must go on as Airbus reforms
Airbus has used the pandemic to assess its organisational, manufacturing and development priorities, and believes it will be ready to respond fast when a recovery in demand starts.
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In depthEnvironmental need drives aviation’s great engine race
For aviation to achieve zero or near-zero carbon emissions over the coming decades, an entirely new suite of propulsion technologies is critical. The big engine makers say they are more than up to the challenge.
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NewsFirst Il-76 built on automated line transferred for flight-testing
United Aircraft has transferred for ground- and flight-testing the first Ilyushin Il-76 to be manufactured on the advanced assembly line established at its Aviastar facility. The Il-76MD-90A four-engined heavy transport has been formally sent to the flight-test station at Ulyanovsk. United Aircraft revealed last year that a new digital automated ...
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NewsSubaru Bell 412EPX marks first delivery
Subaru has conducted the first delivery of the Subaru Bell 412EPX, with the rotorcraft going to Japan’s National Police Agency.
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NewsCollins, Ameco expand Air China support pact
Collins Aerospace has expanded its agreement with MRO firm Ameco to support Air China’s aircraft fleet.
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NewsGeven unveils first seat from new product line
Italian seat manufacturer Geven has unveiled a new economy seat for narrowbodies as part of a wider overhaul of its product range.
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NewsEASA sees start of electric air taxi services in 2024 as study reveals public approval
Paying passengers are likely to be flying in electric-powered air taxis in Europe by the middle of the decade, the bloc’s chief aviation safety regulator believes, but fully autonomous operations are likely to be some way off.
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NewsUnited Engine nears ignition test of prototype PD-8 for Superjet
Russia’s United Engine is preparing to start testing the first prototype core of the Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant intended for the Sukhoi Superjet 100. Assembly of the core has been completed and the bench tests are aimed at verifying that the main performance parameters of the engine are in line with ...
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NewsAustralia to create space command under RAAF
Australia will establish a new Space Division within the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during 2022, underlining the importance of space to the country’s defence forces.
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NewsSR Technics Malaysia gains Honeywell repair centre licence
SR Technics has been licensed to repair Honeywell equipment at its component repair shop in Malaysia. A five-year repair and overhaul licence agreement, covering mechanical and avionics equipment, was signed by Honeywell and SR Technics’ Malaysian subsidiary on 1 April, the Swiss MRO provider has disclosed. Source: Greg ...