All articles by Dominic Perry – Page 87
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NewsAWHero achieves Italian military certification
Leonardo Helicopters has secured Italian military certification for its AWHero rotary-wing unmanned air system (RUAS).
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NewsSAF producer LanzaJet sees jet fuel price parity ‘just around the corner’
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer LanzaJet is “just around the corner” from bringing the cost of its fuel down to match that of regular jet fuel, according to the firm’s chief executive.
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NewsBristow and CHC face off again for UK SAR contract
The battle for the UK’s second-generation search and rescue (UKSAR2G) contract could be down to a straight fight between two of the world’s biggest helicopter operators.
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NewsUK government SAF pledge welcomed but industry calls for action on cost
A £180 million ($248 million) subsidy from the UK government to stimulate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the country has been broadly welcomed by the industry, although it is calling for the government to do more to lower the price of the fuel.
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NewsOutgoing Rolls-Royce CTO cautions on challenges of liquid hydrogen
Commercial aviation should not bet solely on liquid hydrogen as a future fuel for medium- or long-haul flights given the significant hurdles that need to be overcome before it can enter widespread service, according to Rolls-Royce’s outgoing technical chief.
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NewsGKN Aerospace hails opening of new ‘world-class’ Bristol technology centre
GKN Aerospace has officially opened its new Global Technology Centre in Bristol, a £32 million ($44 million) investment designed to prepare the aerostructures provider for work on the next generation of aircraft.
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NewsEmbraer pitches E2 to Balkan customers with demo event
Embraer has completed a two-day demonstration event in Croatia using an E195-E2 provided by Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways.
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NewsCAA chief cites ‘positive’ relations with EASA as agency develops post-Brexit
The head of the UK’s civil aviation regulator insists the relationship with its European counterpart remains “a positive one” despite the tension created by Brexit.
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NewsEurocontrol data highlights slower recovery for UK airlines
UK-based carriers are recovering more slowly from the Covid-19 pandemic than their European contemporaries thanks to travel restrictions that were in place for longer, according to Eurocontrol data.
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NewsXwing sees route to autonomous cargo operations within two years
US technology start-up Xwing is hopeful that cargo operations using its autonomous flight technology could begin within two years after sealing key airframe and systems partnerships that will help to accelerate the pace of development.
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NewsSenior eyes future lift from cleaner aircraft
UK-listed aerospace supplier Senior believes it is in a strong position to benefit from the shift to greener aviation.
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NewsLeonardo revives Agusta name in VIP helicopter push
Leonardo Helicopters has revived the Agusta name, adopting the legacy brand for its operations in the VIP and corporate segment.
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NewsWhy Gulfstream’s twin-track approach will heap pressure on rivals
With the simultaneous launch on 4 October of two new business jets – the ultra-long-range G800 and large-cabin G400 – Gulfstream also appears to be targeting twin objectives: to fortify its position at the top end of the market, and to apply still more pressure on its rivals, and Bombardier in particular.
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NewsMelrose flags revenue improvement at GKN Aerospace as sign of recovery
Melrose Industries, the parent company of GKN Aerospace, has highlighted improving market conditions as recovery in the sector takes hold.
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NewsUK CAA seizes ‘golden opportunity’ to drive eVTOL safety culture
UK civil aviation regulators are attempting to shape the safety culture of advanced air mobility operations – a sector that will not begin carrying paying passengers for at least another three years – through the creation of a cross-industry forum.
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NewsItaly continues commitment to Piaggio with €171m order for six P180s
Italy has formalised an order for six Piaggio Aerospace P180 Avanti turboprops for the country’s armed forces.
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NewsGardner details Covid impact but sees recovery as ‘question of when not if’
UK parts supplier Gardner Aerospace Holdings saw turnover and profit slump last year as Covid-19 took its toll on the industry but the company believes the closure of two domestic sites and the transfer of more work overseas has positioned it for recovery.
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NewsVertical confident on 2024 certification for VA-X4 as first flight shifts into next year
UK start-up Vertical Aerospace remains confident that it can gain certification for its VA-X4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by 2024, although first flight has has now slipped into 2022. Meanwhile, the company’s orberbook has now hit 1,350 units thanks to a recent trio of commitments.
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NewsFlyZero unveils ‘scout’ designs and plans to unveil trio of concepts next year
UK government-backed initiative FlyZero is targeting next February for the unveiling of three concept aircraft that will address the challenges of zero-emission aviation.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters underscores H175M’s credentials as Puma successor
Airbus Helicopters has continued to highlight the credentials of its H175M super-medium-twin as a replacement for the Royal Air Force’s Puma HC2 fleet, which is to be retired from the middle of this decade.