All aerospace news – Page 80
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NewsVertical Aerospace reveals next-generation VX4 prototype
UK-based Vertical Aerospace has rolled out its latest VX4 prototype, as the developer targets a crucial resumption of flight testing in the coming months.
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NewsNOAA orders second G550 for Hurricane Hunter fleet
The US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will acquire a second Gulfstream G550 configured as a Hurricane Hunter under a $106 million contract with the Savannah-based business jet manufacturer.
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NewsIndia simplifies tax rules to boost local MRO sector
New Delhi has moved to simplify the goods and services tax imposed on aircraft and engine parts in a bid to boost the country’s MRO sector. According to Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrapu Naidu, the GST for aircraft components and engine parts will be standardised at 5% effective 15 July. ...
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NewsAviation Capital Group signs for 35 Boeing 737 Max
Lessor Aviation Capital Group has ordered 35 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, including 16 Max 8s and 19 of the larger but as-yet uncertificated Max 10s.
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NewsBoeing begins 777-9 certification flight testing
Boeing completed its first certification test flight of the 777-9 on 12 July after receiving the long-delayed jet’s type inspection authorization (TIA) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsAlaska’s Everts Air receives Textron’s first SkyCourier combi
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna SkyCourier outfitted in a passenger-cargo-combi configuration, handing the first of the type to Alaskan charter airline Everts Air.
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NewsAlaska Airlines sells 737 Max 9 with blown door plug back to Boeing
Alaska Airlines has sold the Boeing 737 Max 9 involved in the 5 January Alaska flight 1282 door-plug blow out back to Boeing for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsVietjet eyes MRO facility in Laos
Low-cost operator Vietjet has disclosed plans to set up an MRO facility in Laos, as part of a wider agreement with Laotian civil aviation authorities.
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NewsJoby flies air taxi demonstrator powered by liquid hydrogen
Air taxi developer Joby Aviation has completed a flight of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) craft fuelled only by liquid hydrogen, demonstrating the potential for emissions-free regional travel.
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NewsSafran, ST Engineering deepen Leap engine support partnership
ST Engineering has entered into a two-year agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to provide module repair support for the CFM International Leap engine family.
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NewsMexico’s AeroUnion takes A330P2F to operate on behalf of Avianca Cargo
Mexican cargo carrier AeroUnion has received a passenger-to-freighter-converted Airbus A330 that it will operate on behalf of Colombian commercial partner Avianca Cargo.
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NewsUK regulator expands scope of Vertical Aerospace's design approval
Electric air taxi developer Vertical Aerospace has seen the scope of its Design Organisation Approval (DOA) expanded by the UK civil aviation regulator.
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NewsBoeing ramped deliveries in June but lost more than 100 net orders during month
Boeing logged negative order activity in June due to moving orders for 116 aircraft out of its backlog and into a special accounting bucket reserved for deals the company suspects may not actually close.
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AnalysisAnalysts fault Boeing guilty fraud plea for lack of leadership change
Boeing intends to plead guilty to criminal charges that it defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration but some observers fault the plan for failing to require leadership change.
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NewsUnited Engine shows off prototype hybrid powertrain as it looks toward 1.5MW model
Russia’s United Engine is to show off a prototype 500kW hybrid powertrain at an industrial exhibition, as it looks to use the architecture to progress to 1.5MW.
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NewsRossiya set to test integrated aftersales service platform for MC-21’s PD-14 engines
Aeroflot Group carrier Rossiya is set to test a new aftersales service system developed to handle the Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine for the Yakovlev MC-21 twinjet.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft delays D328eco service entry until late 2027
German manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft has again pushed back the service-entry date for its new D328eco – the second such delay for the programme.
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NewsVertical drops plan to fly at Farnborough in favour of advancing flight tests
Vertical Aerospace has abandoned ambitious plans to fly its latest VX4 prototype at the forthcoming Farnborough air show to instead concentrate on advancing the electric air taxi’s flight-test programme.
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NewsPHI receives first H160 ahead of route-proving trials
Airbus Helicopters and partner PHI Aviation will shortly begin route-proving trials with the former’s H160 medium-twin in the Gulf of Mexico.
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NewsColumbia Helicopters partners with Piasecki for Model 107 upgrade programme
Piasecki Aircraft has secured new work for its ‘Heliplex’ facility in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, signing a collaboration agreement with Columbia Helicopters to upgrade Model 107 tandem-rotor helicopters to a new more fuel-efficient standard.