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NewsRiyadh Air 787-9 among commercial static highlights at Paris air show
Paris air show began on 19 June with a wealth of commercial aircraft on the static display – and a glimpse of a highlight from previous gatherings at Le Bourget
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NewsPotential eVTOL showcase at 2028 Summer Olympics ‘very interesting’: Wisk
The Boeing-backed start-up has yet to publicly identify a target date for Wisk’s aircraft to enter service.
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NewsArcher Aviation expects 'hundreds or thousands' of eVTOLs flying over LA Olympics in 2028
Archer Aviation and investor Stellantis are “moving full speed ahead” to begin and ramp-up manufacturing of the air taxi that the pair hope will revolutionise travel later this decade.
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NewsComac looks to raise profile overseas in post-pandemic Paris presence
Chinese airframer Comac hopes to raise its profile among potential airline customers, as it makes its first international appearance since the Covid-19 pandemic at this year’s Paris air show.
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NewsMagnix readies for Dash 7 conversion under NASA project as battery business takes shape
Electric motor manufacturer Magnix will later this year begin the conversion of a De Havilland Dash 7 to run on battery power as part of a NASA-backed project.
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NewsFrench firm Turgis & Gaillard unveils new MALE UAV at Paris show
French company Turgis & Gailliard has unveiled a developmental medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) named Aarok.
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NewsUS lawmakers arrive in Paris with message of support for Ukraine
A US delegation of lawmakers arrived in Paris for this week’s air show stressing to European allies that the USA will stand firm in supporting Ukraine’s defence against Russia, including with additional financial aid.
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NewsRiyadh Air chief teases over network plans
Riyadh Air chief executive Tony Douglas expects the ambitious start-up to be connecting the Saudi Arabian city to every major capital city in Europe as part of its aim to serve over 100 destinations by 2030.
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NewsTeal predicts strong growth in UAV market
US consultancy Teal Group predicts that the annual value of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) procured will grow to $16.4 billion in 2032, up from $12.1 billion in 2023.
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NewsSupernal identifies key suppliers for in-development eVTOL
Electric air taxi developer Supernal has disclosed a pair of new manufacturing agreements with major aerospace companies that will allow it to scale production of its in-development electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsAirbus insists A350-1000 sufficient for high-capacity fleet renewal
Airbus is unmoved by Emirates Airline president Sir Tim Clark’s plea for a modernised version of the A380, insisting that its A350-1000 is a suitable successor as well as a strong candidate for Boeing 777-300ER replacement. Emirates is the largest operator of A380s and Clark, undeterred by Airbus’s cessation of ...
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InterviewEmbraer’s prospects ready to soar after successful recovery: CEO
Embraer’s chief executive is targeting an ambitious growth in sales, as Brazil’s aerospace champion emerges from the pandemic-driven downturn and a collapsed commercial aircraft pact with Boeing.
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NewsWright Electric squeezes 1MW from in-development electric motor
US company Wright Electric has proven that its electric motor-generator can produce the 1MW of power needed for its electric-modified BAE 146 regional jet project.
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InterviewChallenges remain but Boeing buoyed by strong demand: Deal
While a strong aircraft order environment means Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief Stan Deal arrives at Le Bourget with a bolstered backlog, supply chain, delivery and certification challenges remain time-consuming issues for the manufacturer.
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NewsBoeing closes on next production rate rise for 737 programme
Boeing is nearing the latest production rate increase for the 737 Max, taking output to 38 aircraft per month, although its priority is to first address a horizontal stabiliser problem affecting some of the narrowbodies.
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NewsRaytheon powers ahead with 1MW electric motor development
Raytheon Technologies’ ambitions to advance hybrid-electric flight have taken a significant step forward with the completion of a rated power test of a 1MW electric motor-generator developed by its Collins Aereospace subsidiary.
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NewsSwedish start-up Heart selects GE’s Slattery for chairman role
Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace has appointed current GE Aerospace chief commercial officer John Slattery as non-executive board chairman.
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NewsRolls-Royce outlines upgrades that could equip A350-1000’s engine
Rolls-Royce could introduce performance upgrades to the Trent XWB-97 for the Airbus A350-1000 within two to three years as the manufacturer seeks to enhance the “availability, efficiency and reliability” of its engines, according to the new head of its civil aerospace business.
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NewsRolls-Royce readies for first tests of new small gas turbine
Rolls-Royce will shortly begin rig tests of a clean-sheet small gas turbine engine that has been specifically developed as part of a new turbogenerator being developed for the advanced air mobility market.
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NewsLilium signs two agreements to strengthen presence in Asia-Pacific
Electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Lillium has signed two agreements with Chinese entities that will support its sales and development in the Asia-Pacific region.