All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 11
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NewsSaudia to launch eVTOL network with commitment for 100 Lilium jets
Saudia claims to be the first Middle East airline to commit to sustainable air mobility with plans to buy 100 aircraft from electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet developer Lilium. Source: Saudia Saudia says the eVTOL aircraft will encourage sustainable tourism The Saudi Arabian national carrier ...
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In depthIdeas factory: Cirrus invests in innovation centre
Zean Nielsen used to work for Tesla. Now he is determined that the aerospace manufacturer he runs – Cirrus Aircraft – becomes as nimble and disruptive as Elon Musk’s electric carmaker. Part of his solution: establishing an “innovation centre” at Cirrus’s current campus in Duluth, Minnesota, that will bring all ...
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In depthService charge: why business aviation manufacturers are investing in aftersales
For the past decade or more, airframers have increasingly sought to own or influence the whole customer experience. This has led to major commitments in MRO, either through acquisitions or new-builds
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AnalysisBusiness aviation firms get ready for World Cup kick-off
Charter companies and FBOs are expecting a big win from the FIFA tournament in Qatar next month as thousands of fans opt to fly privately
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In depthBusiness aviation readies for its first NBAA Orlando gathering since 2018
An upbeat trend in business aviation usage is continuing as the community prepares for its annual US get together at the National Business Aviation Association’s BACE event in Orlando.
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AnalysisWhy Vertical Aerospace is still riding high as eVTOL sector matures
UK start-up Vertical Aerospace is among a small group of pioneers driving the development of eVTOL platforms for market entry later this decade – but can it maintain momentum?
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AnalysisMartin-Baker blasts clear in operating margin ranking among aerospace firms
Familiar names lead the way in 2021, with only four new names featuring among the 20 biggest businesses by operating margin
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AnalysisDassault Aviation tops sales growth list among aerospace firms in 2021
FlightGlobal’s top 20 ranking of aerospace companies by sales growth is headed by Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
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AnalysisDefence companies continue to buck business downturn
Lockheed Martin again heads annual top 10 listing of defence aerospace sales in 2021
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AnalysisPandemic recovery boosts commercial aviation financials
Improved outlook see manufacturer revenues climb in 2021 from crisis lows
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AnalysisTop 100 aerospace companies ranked by revenue
The latest ranking of the biggest 100 aerospace businesses by revenue reflects a 12-month period of fragmented recovery – for the commercial sector at least.
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AnalysisSupersonic revival: who will be fastest to the finish?
Almost 20 years after Concorde completed its final passenger flight, the aircraft its developer insists will be its more successful successor is edging closer to commercial reality.
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NewsIs recovery at risk from a broken supply chain?
The good news is the commercial aviation industry is rebounding fast from Covid-19. The bad news is aerospace producers are struggling to keep up. Does a snarled-up supply chain put recovery at risk?
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NewsAirport disruption ‘accelerating’ move to business aviation: Bombardier
Airport disruption is prompting more first-class airline passengers to switch to private aviation, continuing a trend that began during the pandemic. That is according to Bombardier, whose chief executive Eric Martel says the shift is boosting fleet charter operators, a core customer base for the Canadian manufacturer. Source: ...
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems warns of supply chain, staffing risks as revenue bounces back
Spirit AeroSystems is the latest large aerospace player to warn that supply chain and staffing challenges are affecting its ability to scale up production and return to profitability.
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NewsRafael to reveal Ice Breaker multi-domain missile
Rafael is unveiling an air-launched version of its recently introduced Sea Breaker precision-guided anti-ship missile, called Ice Breaker, at the Farnborough air show. Source: Rafael An artist’s impression of the new missile The 700kg (1,540lb) weapon, which has a range of 162nm (300km), is suitable for light-attack ...
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NewsLong-term Brexit impact on UK aerospace still unclear: ADS
The UK aerospace sector has not suffered significantly as a result of the country’s withdrawal from the European Union 30 months ago, but the possible long-term effects are “still not clear”, says the chief executive of trade body ADS.
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AnalysisWhat to expect at new-look Farnborough air show
Normally biennial, the Farnborough air show is taking place in mid-July for the first time since 2018 – and its chief executive insists the post-pandemic version has moved with the times.
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NewsBraathens completes first 100% SAF-powered flight
Sortie in ATR 72-600 is result of nine-month collaboration with airframer and Neste
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NewsFalcon to operate tourist flights in Dubai with Eve eVTOL air taxi
Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services is to acquire 35 Eve electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to launch tourist flights in Dubai in 2026.