All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 18
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NewsAero Vodochody demonstrates L-39NG in Hungary
Aero Vodochody has demonstrated its L-39NG in Hungary as it continues to hunt further export opportunities for the modernised variant of the single-engined Cold War jet trainer. Source: Aero Vodochody Aero Vodochody first flew the L-39NG in December 2018 The Czech manufacturer in the last week performed ...
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AnalysisIs personal jet pack set for thrust into mass market?
They have long been the stuff of sci-fi, but, after the collapse of the most prominent manufacturer of a personal propulsion device, other developers are confident of a breakthrough.
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NewsChinese buyers could snap up ailing European aerospace suppliers: ASD
Crisis makes SMEs vulnerable to takeover from abroad, threatening countries’ sovereignty and independence, cautions trade association.
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NewsKlein Vision vows to have flying car on market next year after first sorties
Slovakian developer has begun 50h flight-test programme in bid to certificate road-to-air design.
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NewsSonaca to develop airframe for VoltAero Cassio hybrid
Belgian aerostructures manufacturer will transition dual-powered concept into production-ready aircraft, says start-up.
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NewsBoeing approves ‘higher-fatigue’ 3D printing material
3D printing specialist Stratasys says Boeing’s approval of its latest thermoplastic material means the technology can be deployed to manufacture higher-fatigue structural components than previously.
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NewsA story of survival in aircraft interiors as Reheat is reborn
Founder of UK galley equipment repair specialist is cautiously optimistic after buying business from administrators of collapsed parent group
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NewsItaly’s national fire brigade orders Piaggio P180 Avanti Evo
Twin-pusher turboprop will be delivered to federal authority next summer
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NewsUsed business aircraft market boosted by first-time buyers
Trade brokerage Jetcraft reports a surge of custom from those who have never owned a jet.
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NewsVoltAero demonstrates hybrid-electric powertrain on testbed aircraft
Hybrid electric aircraft developer VoltAero is to take its Cassio I concept on an 11-city tour of France next week after demonstrating the prototype’s dual-source powertrain for the first time on 21 October. At an event held at the company’s Royan-Medis base in southwest France, sparsely attended because of Covid ...
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NewsAirlines delaying setting schedules to ‘last minute’
Market uncertainty means traditional network planning rules have disappeared in North American market
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NewsGeneral Atomics buys RUAG’s Dornier 228 programme and German MRO business
Swiss aerospace and defence group RUAG is to sell its German-based business aviation and helicopter MRO operation, and Dornier 228 production line to US firm General Atomics
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NewsNetJets makes sustainable fuel promise
Fractional giant becomes the latest big business aviation operator to declare a package of environmental commitments that could deliver a major boost for sustainable jet fuel in the sector.
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AnalysisChallenges aplenty for established regional airliner manufacturers
Abandoned by Boeing and seeing its European market turn elsewhere, Embraer and De Havilland Canada have problems beyond those directly caused by the Covid-19 crisis, while ATR is hoping a new freighter programme will lift the gloom of a fading orderbook
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NewsSpain's FlyBy flight school bucks downturn with second base
FlyBy in Spain says it is continuing to take on students and is confident about a market rebound, despite the toughest job market for decades
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AnalysisAircraft Interiors Expo 2021 to move to August
The big interiors show in Hamburg had been set for April, but has been rescheduled because of lingering impact of Covid-19 crisis
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NewsBritten-Norman to develop semi-autonomous Islander
UK manufacturer working with avionics specialist Blue Bear on technology that would replace need for co-pilot.
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NewsBombardier Aviation chief Coleal departs
Bombardier Aviation president David Coleal has been ousted as part of a top-level shake up at the Canadian aircraft and rail transportation manufacturer. Eric Martel, who became president and chief executive of Bombardier in March, and whom Coleal himself succeeded as head of the business aviation division five years ago, ...
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NewsStelia launches lie-flat business seat for narrowbodies
Opera is pitched at airlines flying single-aisles on long-haul routes that want to offer passengers a premium product.
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NewsJet Aviation delivers first completed ACJ319neo
Jet Aviation has delivered its first VVIP-completed Airbus ACJ319neo to an undisclosed customer.