All Analysis articles – Page 17
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AnalysisDoes eFuel production have a bright future for aerospace?
As demand for sustainable aviation fuels ramps up, the large scale production of eFuels from nothing more than air, water and electricity is gaining increasing attention, especially in Europe.
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AnalysisWhy onboard Wi-Fi demand has gone sky-high
The demand for personal and business connectivity has become greater than ever during the pandemic period, including on board aircraft. We assess the key developments seen since the last AIX event.
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AnalysisAll aboard: making in-cabin wheelchair access a reality
After years of determined work by campaigners and following recent design innovations from industry, in-cabin access for wheelchair users finally looks set to become a reality.
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AnalysisCan wavering supply chain support airframers’ ever-higher narrowbody goals?
Airbus’s plan to significantly hike A320neo-family production in the coming years has raised the question of whether the already strained aerospace supply chain is up to the task.
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AnalysisGripen grin: why Saab’s E-model fighter is ready to soar
As Saab’s new flagship fighter powers into its delivery phase, we get exclusive access to the E/F-model programme at the company’s Linkoping final assembly site.
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AnalysisHow Comet’s debut service launched the passenger jet age
The de Havilland Comet, the world’s first passenger jet, made its commercial debut 70 years ago. We look at how Flight reported the event and subsequent developments, and regarded the significance of the programme for UK and global aviation.
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AnalysisComing down the line: business aviation’s key programmes
Ahead of the first EBACE gathering since 2019, we review business aviation’s most important current development efforts.
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AnalysisSanctions drive Russian production upheaval
Moscow looks to rapidly revive domestic manufacturing, as penalties linked to Ukraine invasion cause up to two-year delay on MC-21 programme.
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AnalysisRussian regulator faces safety backlash
Russia’s move to transfer hundreds of Western jets onto the nation’s domestic registry has triggered a blacklisting for Moscow’s carriers.
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AnalysisBusiness aviation on a high as sector readies for EBACE return
As the European business aviation convention returns for the first time in three years, many believe prospects for the sector are stronger than at any time since 2007.
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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.