All aerospace news – Page 703
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NewsNorth Korean satellite launch attempt fails
At 2239GMT on 12 April, North Korea launched its three stage Unha 3 rocket from its new launch site at Tongchang-ri.. The launch vehicle flew for between 60 and 90 seconds before breaking up and crashing into the Yellow Sea. A failure on the first stage is ...
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Government approves Rs300bn Air India bailout
The Indian government has approved a restructuring plan to save cash-strapped state-owned carrier Air India. Over Rs300 billion ($5.8 billion) will...
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NewsNASA, US Air Force to study joint rocket engine
NASA will partner with the US Air Force (USAF) to study next-generation upper stage propulsion, formalizing the agencies joint interests in a new upper stage...
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NewsManufacturers urged to up their game for small business jet sales
Access to finance for smaller business jets has become a source of concern, with statistics showing that purchases of new small jets fell dramatically last year.
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IN FOCUS: Small steps on airline in-flight connectivity road
Connectivity in the cabin maybe on almost every airline's agenda, but its widespread adoption for passengers has been and remains a long road. Plenty...
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NewsBoeing firms nose gear, other details for 737 Max
Boeing today revealed that it has decided to adopt a 20.3cm (8in) nose gear extension for the 737 Max family, in addition to controling the new twinjet's...
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NewsEye-tracking IFE systems 'open up virtual cabin space'
Design of physical fittings such as seating and overhead storage bins may be reaching the limit of efficiency, but the quest to provide passengers with more room in the cabin is far from over - with the opening up of virtual space.
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New paint faster, cheaper, better with Boeing-Australia technology
Boeing and Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have extended their strategic research programme for a further five years.
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Spirit cites flexibility in future fleet plan
Spirit Airlines is likely to use part of its 75 Airbus A320 family aircraft order to replace 28 aircraft in its current fleet that will be returned to lessors,...
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NewsRoboglove could double grip strength to ease spacewalks, cut RSI
Technology used to build a humanoid robot that is helping with chores aboard the International Space Station has helped engineers to develop a power-assisted glove prototype that might allow astronauts to double or treble their grip strength.
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NewsGalileo passes in-orbit signal test
Europe's Galileo satellite-navigation system has reached a key milestone after the first two operational spacecraft passed performance-verification tests.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Early Superjet experience points to trials and promise
In the year since type certification was gained, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has demonstrated mixed results.
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Virgin Australia invests A$8 million in Skywest
Virgin Australia will invest Australian dollars (A$) 8 million ($8.3 million) in regional carrier Skywest Airlines, effectively taking a 10% stake in the...
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MROAM: Consolidation ahead for MROs, says airline exec
Financial pressure will force significant change to come to the maintenance, repair and overhaul companies, says Jim Keenan, senior vice president of technical...
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MROAM: TAM's MRO unit joins Airbus MRO network
Brazilian carrier TAM's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business unit has joined Airbus' MRO network.
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Eurocopter types hit by emergency airworthiness directive
The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued an emergency airworthiness directive affecting a number of Eurocopter types following "a serious incident"...
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MROAM: Southwest complains yearly prices increases for parts outpace inflation
A top Southwest Airlines executive says airlines can no longer afford a widespread industry practice that automatically charges yearly price increases for...
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MROAM: US Airways estimates $200 million swing from maintenance reforms
US Airways calculates a five-year campaign to reform and improve maintenance practices since hitting a low point in 2007 has resulted in around $200 million...
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NewsPICTURES: A350 static airframe final assembly begins in Toulouse
Airbus has commenced final assembly of the first A350, the static airframe, at its line in Toulouse following delivery of the centre fuselage.
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NewsManned Moon landings need big rockets - as China finds out
While Russia's space agency Roscosmos deals with unrest over the leadership of General Vladimir Popovkin, a draft of its national space plan showing its intention to send cosmonauts to the Moon by 2030 was leaked to Russian newspaper Kommersant.