All Analysis – Page 18
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AnalysisRussia’s hesitant air force and the upcoming offensive in Ukraine
Military analysts explain the significance of Russia’s lost flagship, why the country’s air force has been ineffective and what to expect in the coming offensive.
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AnalysisBoeing lagging 737 deliveries goal for 2022, China remains wildcard: analysts
Though Boeing has made notable progress in returning its 737 Max programme to health, the company must ramp production and deliveries in the coming months to have a shot at achieving its 2022 goal.
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AnalysisSino-Russian CR929 to be another casualty of Ukraine invasion
As Russia’s aerospace sector reels under sanctions following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, a longer-term victim is likely to be the ambitious CR929 widebody, jointly developed by China and Russia.
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AnalysisC-130J deliveries pass 500 aircraft: we analyse type’s global fleet mix
Lockheed Martin recently delivered its 500th C-130J tactical transport: we look at the global fleet mix for its Super Hercules product.
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AnalysisDestination Riyadh: highlights from debut World Defense Show
Saudi Arabia hosted its first World Defense Show event from 6-9 March, with companies from around the globe keen to get involved in its Vision 2030 transformation effort.
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AnalysisHow will tens of thousands of eVTOL pilots be trained?
Designing regulations for a new breed of electric urban air taxis is uncharted territory. How to recruit and train thousands of pilots is just one of many big questions the sector faces.
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AnalysisWhy US commercial pilots are back in short supply
US airlines downsized rapidly as Covid-19 hit. Now, amid a full-tilt recovery, carriers face an all-too-familiar challenge: a pilot shortage that risks becoming the sector’s biggest problem.
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AnalysisWhy younger recruitment drive will help airlines find the right stuff
With a route to the cockpit beyond the financial means of many would-be aviators, new training initiatives are seeking to attract the best candidates without risking breaking the bank.
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AnalysisWhy Putin’s Ukraine campaign has backfired
When Moscow’s forces invaded neighbouring nation on 24 February, the Kremlin seriously underestimated the resolve of Kyiv’s smaller military – and the international community.
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AnalysisNew roles will propel C-27J Next Generation sales, Leonardo says
Leonardo is making good progress with the development of additional multi-mission capabilities for its C-27J Next Generation tactical transport, with maritime and firefighting offerings its newest focus areas.
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AnalysisP&W sees 2035 service entry potential for revolutionary hydrogen powerplant
Pratt & Whitney is hopeful that a revolutionary hydrogen combustion system that uses water vapour recovered from the exhaust stream to increase engine efficiency could be ready for service entry by 2035.
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AnalysisH2Fly prepares for future with latest round of flight tests
Advanced powertrain integrator H2Fly has launched another round of flight tests with its hydrogen fuel cell-powered HY4 aircraft to assess component improvements to its 130kW system.
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AnalysisRussia-Ukraine war opens prospect of aerospace titanium shortage
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought fresh uncertainty to Western aerospace companies, many of which rely on Russia to provide a massive portion of titanium used to produce commercial jets.
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AnalysisHow regional freighters offer a load to recovery
The big cargo carriers from Airbus and Boeing might grab the headlines, but at the sub-100-seat end of the market, demand for new-build and especially passenger-to-freighter conversions is growing.
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AnalysisNew defence show to champion Saudi Arabia’s military might
Riyadh’s first tri-service defence show will put its military strength and industrial ambitions firmly in the international spotlight – and manufacturers will be keen to discuss the kingdom’s procurement plans.
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AnalysisRotorcraft industry eyeing recovery as new models arrive
Although sales were lower than they were in 2019, helicopter manufacturers hope last year marks the beginning of sector’s recovery, as they eye a future boost from new-generation products.
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AnalysisCan UK start-up Hill Helicopters climb to the top of light helicopter market?
UK start-up reveals a grand ambition to reinvigorate the market for light helicopters, with an innovative approach that will see it manufacturing almost every element of its clean-sheet aircraft in-house.
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AnalysisWhy an aerospace supplier might be positioned to break Airbus-Boeing duopoly
Aerospace analysts say shifting market dynamics have created an opening into which a well-financed, risk-tolerant player could theoretically jump.
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AnalysisIs Asia-Pacific where urban air mobility revolution starts?
Passengers could soon be taking flights on electric air taxis, and many think the region, with its huge, gridlocked conurbations, is the perfect launch market.
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AnalysisPandemic pushed Boeing’s 777X shift to freighter-next strategy
Boeing’s decision this week to launch development of its 777-8 Freighter marks a strategic shift for the programme – one driven by the dual factors of booming air freight demand and the pandemic’s ongoing impact on international air travel.