All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 74
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft delays arrival of D328eco until 2026
Deutsche Aircraft has pushed back service entry of its D328eco until the second half of 2026 from a previous target of 2025.
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NewsCranfield Aerospace Solutions to work with German start-up Evia Aero on zero-emission flights
German airline start-up Evia Aero is to partner with UK-based Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to bring hydrogen fuel cell-powered air transport services to Northern Europe.
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NewsHeart switches ES-19 certification to CS-25 category to meet US requirements
Heart Aerospace is changing the certification basis of its ES-19 all-electric aircraft, moving to a heavier weight category in order to better address the market, particularly in the USA, a decision that will result in the “most significant design change” to the type since the start of the programme.
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NewsPoland picks AW149 for Perkoz helicopter requirement
Poland is to acquire the Leonardo Helicopters AW149 super-medium-twin as part of a wide-ranging package of defence spending.
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NewsNorway sticks to guns over NH90 cancellation as it dismisses NHI’s claims
Norway has warned the partner companies in the NH Industries (NHI) consortium that they essentially risk being barred from future tenders if they fail to meet the country’s demands for a NKr5 billion ($500 million) refund related to its underperforming NH90 helicopters.
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NewsNorway axes NH90 helicopter fleet and demands refund in latest blow to NH Industries
Norway has terminated its contract with NH Industries (NHI) and will return the 13 NH90 helicopters so far delivered, and is also demanding a full refund of the NKr5 billion ($500 million) it has spent on their acquisition.
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NewsGKN eyes doubling of Airbus narrowbody content through Wing of Tomorrow effort
GKN Aerospace is hopeful that its participation in the Wing of Tomorrow research programme will see it eventually double the value of aerostructures content it provides on each Airbus narrowbody.
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NewsLeonardo picks electronics executive to head UK helicopter business
Leonardo has appointed Adam Clarke to head its UK helicopter business following the sudden departure of the unit’s previous managing director Nick Whitney in mid-May.
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NewsEuropean sixth-generation fighter stays stalled amid industrial rancour
Ongoing tensions between the industrial partners involved in a tri-national effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter appear no closer to resolution, with efforts to progress the project still stalled.
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NewsChinook wins out in German heavy-lift helicopter contest
Germany intends to acquire 60 Boeing CH-47 Chinooks for a long-running effort to replace the elderly Sikorsky CH-53G helicopters operated by its air force.
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NewsFlight shaming could hamper sustainability investments: EasyJet chief
Airlines will need to continue to attract passengers and remain profitable if they are to invest in a sustainable future, according to EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren.
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NewsLilium signs up Aernnova, Livent for Lilium Jet programme
Lilium has signed two new partnership deals covering crucial aspects of its all-electric Lilium Jet.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters lays out roadmap for VSR700 development
Airbus Helicopters is already planning armed and cargo versions of the VSR700 unmanned surveillance rotorcraft it is developing for the French navy under the service’s SDAM programme.
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NewsEviation readies for Alice maiden sortie as ground tests wrap up
Eviation is gearing up for the first flight of its all-electric Alice prototype in the coming months having completed ground testing earlier in May.
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NewsRolls-Royce powers ahead with Pearl programme pair
Rolls-Royce is accelerating testing of its Pearl 10X business aviation engine for the Dassault Falcon 10X as it closes in on certification for the Gulfstream G700-powering Pearl 700.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters rocked by sudden departure of UK chief as NMH campaign kicks off
Leonardo Helicopters’ bid to secure the long-term future of its Yeovil plant by winning the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement has hit early turbulence with the abrupt departure of its UK managing director Nick Whitney.
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NewsBullish Magnix drives ahead with electrification initiatives as competition intensifies
US-based electric motor manufacturer Magnix believes it can stay ahead of new market entrants – even the traditional aerospace powerhouses that are eyeing the growing market for sustainable aircraft.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters unveils three interior concepts under new VIP brand
Leonardo Helicopters is celebrating the return of EBACE with a double debut: it is the first air show where the manufacturer is solely represented by its Agusta corporate and VIP brand, and the airframer is also showcasing a trio of newly developed interior concepts.
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NewsG700 bags new city-pair speed record
Gulfstream’s flagship G700 has set another city-pair speed record, flying from the airframer’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia to EBACE in Geneva in 7h and 37min.
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NewsNew Pipistrel president lays out priority projects
Pipistrel looks set to have a flurry of new and improved products on the market in the coming years as new owner Textron accelerates product development at the Slovenian electric aircraft specialist.