All In Depth – Page 14
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In depthWhy former collective farm is at the heart of Rolls-Royce’s future
What began 30 years ago as a joint venture with BMW on a piece of agricultural land in former East Germany has since been transformed into a key part of the manufacturer’s global footprint and is contributing vital research and development work for the next generation of civil engines.
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In depthFlight International Letters, July 2023
Your views about the aerospace industry and our reporting.
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In depthAir mobility challenges will be mastered – with time and money
Advanced air mobility projects received their own showcase at the Paris air show this week, as the segment’s leaders race each other to the commercialisation finish line.
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In depthTu-144 crash puzzle persists 50 years after fatal Paris display
Le Bourget was the scene of gladiatorial supersonic spectacle 50 years ago when a Soviet Tupolev Tu-144S sought to outperform the rival BAC-Aerospatiale Concorde at the 1973 Paris air show, only to splinter into fiery rain over the suburb of Goussainville.
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In depthSikorsky marks 100 years of vertical flight innovation
In 1923, a Ukrainian immigrant to the USA by the name of Sikorsky founded a company that would fundamentally change the nature of aviation. In 2023, the namesake of Igor Sikorsky is marking 100 years at the forefront of rotary aviation, including the first non-stop transatlantic helicopter flight in 1967, from New York to the Paris air show.
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In depthBoeing looks beyond Max 7 and 10 certification struggles
Although much of Boeing’s attention is focused on certificating the 737 Max 7 and 10 and overcoming other lingering Max struggles, the airframer is also turning toward the future of air travel.
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In depthRegional air mobility could take off, but uncertainties remain: McKinsey
Companies seeking to re-envision regional flight could connect communities lacking air service and tap into a potentially lucrative market. But that is far from a given outcome.
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In depthNorthern Ireland firms showcase prime seat positions
The province is a global hub of the interiors sector, with two major tier one manufacturers and a mature and sophisticated supply chain
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In depthAdvanced materials emerge as challenging new frontier for aircraft recycling
The first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners retired from commercial service have been taken apart. But what to do with the carbon-composite wings and fuselage?
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In depthBoeing safety revamp is ‘journey’, will take time
Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer says the company has learned lessons since overhauling safety processes in the wake of the 737 Max tragedies, but is ”not there yet”.
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In depthFlight International Letters, June 2023
Your views about the aerospace industry and our reporting.
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In depthFAI leads from front in medevac
German air ambulance specialist believes its expertise in healthcare sector bolsters its reputation in wider mission-critical charter market
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In depthEmbraer considers up-market move in business jet arena in bid to keep customers
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer sees an opportunity to eventually develop a larger business jet to help it retain customers looking to upgrade from midsize Praetor 500s and 600s.
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In depthRaytheon to outfit FA-50 fighters with PhantomStrike radar
The industrial giant will install its latest active electronically scanned array radar in the Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 light attack fighter, which is bound for service in Poland and Malaysia.
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In depthUkraine war proves case for loitering munitions and counter-UAS defences
Early investments into offensive and defensive unmanned aerial vehicle technologies are paying off for first movers in the space, as the systems prove valuable on the battlefields of Ukraine.
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In depthGKN warms to potential of cryogenic fuel cell powertrain as H2GEAR project ramps up
GKN Aerospace has revealed more details of the liquid hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system it is developing, which it says could eventually power a future zero-emission airliner with at least 96 seats.
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In depthMerger will boost UK aerospace industry: Britten-Norman and CAeS chiefs
Britten-Norman and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) see their upcoming merger as simplifying the route to market for a hydrogen-electric aircraft and offering a boost to British manufacturing thanks to relocation of Islander assembly to the UK.
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In depthFlight International Letters, May 2023
Your views about the aerospace industry and our reporting.