All aerospace news – Page 3
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NewsZeroAvia begins building MRO network for fuel cell powertrain conversions
ZeroAvia has signed a memorandum of understanding with MRO provider FEAM Aero as the powertrain developer attempts to set-up a maintenance network for its propulsion system ahead of service entry.
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In depthOne-third of jets with P&W GTF engines sitting idle as recall impact spreads
Analysis of Cirium data shows scale of PW1000G-series grounding, with 637 of almost 2,000 GTF-powered jets out of service as of 1 April.
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NewsFAA grants Gulfstream cabin and production certificates for G700
Gulfstream has still not said when it expects to deliver the first of its recently certificated G700 long-range business jets, but the company has received additional certifications that bring the milestone closer.
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NewsUS Navy deploys more MQ-4C intelligence-gathering drones despite testing and availability concerns
When a Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton touched down at NAS Sigonella on 30 March, it marked the second overseas deployment of the US Navy’s new intelligence-gathering drone, a type declared operational in July 2023.
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NewsA220 technicians reject latest Airbus contract proposal and seek better pay as airframer works to stem losses
Workers at Airbus’s A220 manufacturing site near Montreal have rejected the company’s latest pay offer, marking continuation of a negotiation process that previously left the union warning of a go-slow by its members.
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NewsSpirit defers acquisition of new Airbus jets and plans pilot furloughs
Financially troubled US discounter Spirit Airlines has hauled back its fleet-expansion plans by deferring delivery of new Airbus A320neo-family jets previously scheduled for delivery between the second quarter of 2025 and end-2026.
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NewsEHang gains production certificate for EH216 autonomous eVTOL
Chinese regulators have awarded EHang the production certificate for its autonomous EH216-S electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsSouthwest 737 turns back to Denver after apparent cowl-door loss on departure
One of Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737-800s has returned to Denver, its departure airport, after one engine suffered an apparent cowl-door detachment. The aircraft had been operating the WN3695 service to Houston on 7 March. It had taken off from Denver’s runway 25. But air-ground communications indicate that the crew sought ...
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NewsEmbraer’s first E190 Freighter conversion gets airborne in Brazil
Embraer achieved first flight of its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion on 5 April, with the first example of the E190 Freighter taking to the skies over Sao Jose dos Campos.
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AnalysisWhy Honeywell is spreading its bets on AAM’s winners
Honeywell has no aspirations to design its own advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicle but supplies or is working with many developers of electrically powered aircraft from Archer to Vertical – and holds equity stakes in three.
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NewsEx-Britten-Norman Defender demonstrator put up for sale by CAeS
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) appears to be selling a Britten-Norman BN2 Islander which it quietly acquired last year, its second example of the UK-built type.
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NewsIcon Aircraft files for bankruptcy protection and seeks buyer
Icon Aircraft, the US-based manufacturer of the A5 amphibious light-sport aircraft, has filed for bankruptcy protection in US court and is seeking a buyer as part of a broad restructuring.
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NewsDr Peters picks VAS to scrap four more A380s
Another four Airbus A380s are to be scrapped for parts by Florida firm VAS Aero Services under a contract with German investment fund manager Dr Peters Group.
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NewsNayak-Knafaim MRO venture held up by Gaza conflict
Israel’s Knafaim Holdings has yet to commence operations with its new line maintenance joint venture with Nayak Group, after the Gaza conflict forced a postponement.
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NewsGE Aerospace to expand and upgrade India commercial engine facility
GE Aerospace is adding capacity at its manufacturing facility in Pune, India where it produces components for several commercial aircraft engines.
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NewsArcher Aviation shuffles C-suite as chief legal officer departs
Electric aircraft developer Archer Aviation recently disclosed the departure of its chief legal officer and a significant transition involving another long-time C-suite executive.
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NewsAutoFlight delivers Prosperity eVTOL to unspecified Japanese operator
Chinese aircraft developer AutoFlight has delivered the first example of its Prosperity eVTOL to an unspecified Japanese operator, and has secured from Chinese aviation authorities type certification of its autonomous cargo variant.
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NewsRolls-Royce Electrical spins up commuter aircraft motor
Up-for-sale Rolls-Royce Electrical has successfully completed an initial run of the 320kW direct-drive electric motor it is developing for the commuter aircraft market.
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NewsIrish accident investigators await answers as JetBlue evaluates PW1100G problem
Irish aviation safety investigators are awaiting more information about a recent Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine issue, as JetBlue Airways examines the turbofan in Shannon, Ireland.
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NewsNTSB photographs show damage to Citation 525B’s wing following 2023 winglet separation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released photographs showing the damaged left wing of a Cessna Citation 525B that lost a Tamarack-made wing extension during a March 2023 flight.