All News articles – Page 174
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NewsZeroAvia flags possible fuel cell powertrain slip but sees near-term boost from electric motor
ZeroAvia’s ZA600 hydrogen fuel cell powertrain may not enter service before 2027, according to the latest certification timeline disclosed by the UK-US developer.
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NewsRolls-Royce closes on US certification for crucial Trent 1000 upgrade
Rolls-Royce says it has completed all the “major flight tests” necessary for US certification of a critical performance upgrade for its Trent 1000 engine.
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NewsSkytrans introduces initial A319 following Avia Solutions acquisition
Australian carrier Skytrans has introduced an Airbus A319, part of a fleet modernisation initiated after the company was taken over by wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group. Skytrans has been operating regional types including De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops. Avia had indicated earlier this year that it would expand with Airbus ...
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NewsFlight-training programme among concerns behind Air Tanzania blacklisting
Air Tanzania’s blacklisting by the European Commission centres particularly on failure to maintain adequate control of its flight-training programme, and inability to understand the root causes behind safety deficiencies. The carrier, whose fleet includes some of the latest aircraft types, applied for third-country operator authorisation from the European Union Aviation ...
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NewsKAI opens new R&D location for rotary-wing work
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
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NewsChina’s passenger traffic surpasses pre-pandemic levels in ‘new high’
Chinese carriers flew close to 11% more passengers compared to pre-pandemic 2019, with international traffic moving closer to full recovery.
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NewsSeoul clears funds for air-to-air missile work, ups budget for F-15K upgrade
South Korea will develop a short-range air-to-air missile for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, as it also increases funding for its Boeing F-15K upgrade programme.
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NewsJetstar boosts New Zealand fleet and network
Australia’s Jetstar Airways has increased the number of aircraft based in New Zealand, as part of long-term expansion plans in the country.
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NewsNamibia takes delivery of two Y-9E tactical transports
Namibia has become the first international customer of the Shaanxi Y-9E tactical transport, taking delivery of two examples.
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NewsHoneywell explores potentially spinning off aerospace segment
Honeywell is exploring separating Honeywell Aerospace Technologies into a standalone business, under pressure from minority stakeholder Elliott Investment Management.
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NewsRussia’s Utair and United Engine sanctioned in latest package of EU restrictions
Russian carrier Utair, as well as a division of powerplant manufacturer United Engine, are being sanctioned by the European Union in relation to the Ukrainian conflict. The companies feature in a sanctions package which includes 84 additional listings, of which 30 are entities. They primarily affect Russian military companies which ...
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NewsP&W gains US approval for PW1100G-powered A321XLR
Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G geared-turbofan engine has been approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration to power the Airbus A321XLR.
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NewsEmbraer secures first European order for Super Tucanos with 12 aircraft buy from Portugal
The $210 million order for 12 of the A-29N Super Tucano turboprops from Portugal expands Embraer’s growing European defence business, which already includes sales of the C-390 transport and a partnership to assemble the latest Saab jet fighter.
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NewsNHV wins windfarm work with H175
Long-term customer NHV Group is to begin offshore windfarm support operations with the Airbus Helicopters H175 – the first time super-medium-twin has been used for the role in the North Sea.
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NewsRolls-Royce completes critical design review for new B-52J engine
Engine maker Rolls-Royce says its new F130 turbofan successfully cleared critical design review, a key programmatic step in the effort to modernise the US Air Force’s iconic B-52 long-range bombers with new propulsion and improved onboard systems.
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NewsRomania’s Animawings takes country’s first A220
Romanian carrier Animawings has taken delivery of its – and the country’s – first Airbus A220, with the arrival of a -300 leased from US-based Azorra. The initial twinjet (YR-CHR), powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, was flown from Montreal to Bucharest, via Reykjavik, on 13 December. Animawings had ...
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NewsNorwegian seeks to secure cadet stream with pilot-school collaborations
Budget carrier Norwegian is entering a co-operation with flight schools in Scandinavia and Spain to secure its future pilot corps. The airline is collaborating with Lund University’s school of aviation in Sweden, as well as OSM Aviation Academy in both Sweden and Norway. It is also partnering the Danish Center ...
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NewsGear-collapse 737-400 had diverted to Mirabel after flap issue
Canadian investigators have disclosed that a Boeing 737-400 crew had been experiencing a flap problem before the aircraft suffered a main landing-gear collapse at Montreal. The Nolinor twinjet had been operating from Quebec City to Bagotville air base – about 95nm to the north – on 27 November. But Transportation ...
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NewsHanwha Aerospace taps US Navy vet to lead international business
Hanwha Aerospace has named Michael Coulter to head its global defence business, as the company looks to
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NewsBAE Systems Australia flies autonomous strike UAV STRIX
BAE Systems Australia has conducted initial flight-test work with its developmental STRIX unmanned air vehicle.