All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 6
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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.
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In depthEmbraer punches up in business aviation
The head of the Brazilian airframer’s executive jets division has high hopes for Europe as its best-selling types continue to thrive in the fractional market and elsewhere
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In depthComlux bolsters offerings with new technical support unit
As Swiss group unveils new aftersales services arm, its chief executive explains why demand for the biggest business jets remains strong, and why investing in ACJ TwoTwenty is paying dividends
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NewsFlexjet flexes up in Europe
Flexjet is adding five aircraft to its seven-strong European fleet, including the first two Gulfstream G650s, and three Embraer Praetor 600s from the mega order the fractional operator placed with the Brazilian airframer in 2019.
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NewsBombardier tests sustainable future with drone demonstrator
Bombardier unveiled today the mock-up of a drone demonstrator it has been using to test sustainable technologies as part of a project called EcoJet, which is targeting a 50% reduction in emissions compared with today’s aircraft.
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In depthVolare sees charter flying driving growth
Hangar8 founder Dustin Dryden’s new, Oxford-based business has taken an unexpected turn since the start of the pandemic
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In depthLondon’s Biggin Hill airport sees growth opportunity
Few images encapsulated the post-apocalyptic feel of lockdowns and their effect on aviation as those ghostly, silent terminals at some of the world’s busiest airports. Yet as once ram-packed international hubs such as London Heathrow emptied of passengers and their owners fretted about their future, other, smaller air gateways, many ...
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In depthSeat manufacturers on survival, innovation and readying for ramp up
For aircraft seating manufacturers the past two years have been anything but a comfortable ride. The grounding of commercial aviation in 2020 saw heavyweights such as Collins, Recaro and Safran drastically ramp back production. Meanwhile, for some start-ups that had ventured into the market in the booming second half of ...