All aerospace news – Page 906
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Aeronautics: Picador UAV to make autonomous debut this year
Aeronautics Defense Systems will assemble the Picador unmanned air vehicle - based on the Dynali H2S kit helicopter - at its main facility in Yavne, Israel.
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Gulf Air's gamble
Bahrain's flag carrier faces huge challenges as it aims to re-invent itself in a bid to stem enormous losses, not least from a new rival
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SIA Engineering to invest in P&W's engine programme
Pratt & Whitney has made SIA Engineering a partner in the risk revenue sharing programme for the PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) engine programme. Scheduled...
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Business briefing
Hindustan Aeronautics has confirmed it is in talks with Rolls-Royce about a joint venture in...
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Virgin America to evaluate Aircell's new video download service
Virgin America intends to evaluate Aircell's new video download service, but does not believe the solution "will be as much of a model for us" as the carrier...
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NewsQatar Airways backs Airbus rethink on A350-800 design
A350 XWB launch customer Qatar Airways has declared itself pleased with Airbus's rethink on the -800 variant, which is now based directly on the -900 to...
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FAA and EASA certification for King Air 350i
Hawker Beechcraft has received US Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency type certifications for its new Beechcraft King Air...
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This Week Briefing
EADS plans to ramp up its cost-cutting programme and to pay more European suppliers in dollars...
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Western firms eye opportunities at Bangkok's Don Mueang
Four western aerospace firms are looking to establish businesses at Don Mueang, Bangkok's old international airport. Thailand civil aviation department...
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Ameco Beijing wins Air Finland, Air Astana engine MRO deal
Ameco Beijing, a joint venture between Air China and Lufthansa, has won engine overhaul work from Air Finland and Kazakhstan's Air Astana. The two...
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Volaris to join VivaAerobus in launching service to Mexico City
Mexico's Volaris is preparing to take advantage of a new government policy authorising the low-cost carrier to launch services to previously restricted Mexico...
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Alaska continues to expand its use of RNP
Alaska Airlines is expanding its use of required navigation performance (RNP) to the Alaska destinations of Adak and Ketchikan in an effort to reduce flight...
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TAM to redesign cabin interiors across its entire fleet
Brazilian operator TAM has hired Priestmangoode to completely redesign cabin interiors across its fleet of aircraft as well as its forthcoming Boeing 777s...
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NewsPICTURE: Canada's first C-130J emerges from paintshop
Canada's first of 17 next-generation C-130J tactical transports has made its first appearance in national markings ...
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Vietnam's CAAV says Jetstar Pacific flouted safety regulations
Vietnamese authorities have alleged that Jetstar Pacific violated safety regulations, and have warned that its license could be revoked if it does not remedy...
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FAA denies Embraer's request to withdraw E-170 rulemaking
The US FAA has denied a request by Embraer to withdraw a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) requiring operators of as many as 77 US-registered E-170 aircraft...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Limited damage in gear-up Newark landing
FAA officials say damage to a United Airlines Airbus A319 (N816UA) that landed at Newark on 10 January with its right main landing gear retracted is less...
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Mexicana and JAL to expand codeshare as JAL drops Mexico City
Oneworld members Mexicana and Japan Airlines (JAL) are expanding their codeshare partnership to include additional flights between Japan and Mexico as JAL...
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US regulators to probe industry on automation
US FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says he will bring together airlines and human factors experts in April or possibly sooner to discuss the consequences...