Collins begins assembling electric motor for Airlander 10
Power units will be added to hybrid airship in 2025, with aim of replacing all four diesel engines to create zero-emission aircraft by 2030
Swiss unveils premium-economy seats for 777 fleet
Swiss will start introducing premium-economy seats on its Boeing 777 fleet during the fourth quarter in an effort to diversify its product offering amid an increased focus on leisure traffic in the aftermath of the pandemic.
CAE on track to close purchase of L3Harris’ military training business on 2 July
Canadian pilot training company CAE has received required regulatory approvals for its planned purchase of L3Harris Technologies’ military training business and now expects the acquisition will close on 2 July.
A321neo tail-strike after overwater approach spurs radio-altimeter logic tweak
Airbus is aiming to introduce a revised radio altimeter after US investigators determined a logic glitch contributed to an A321neo tail-strike at Los Angeles.
Jet Aviation delivers first VVIP-configured 737 Max
Completion specialist Jet Aviation has delivered a Boeing 737 Max 8 business jet to a customer, outfitted with a VVIP cabin interior.
HAV reveals concept cabins for Airlander 10 as it pushes green credentials
UK-based hybrid aircraft developer believes the pandemic experience could mean travellers thinking differently about their priorities when flying.
Geven unveils first seat from new product line
Italian seat manufacturer Geven has unveiled a new economy seat for narrowbodies as part of a wider overhaul of its product range.
Rolls-Royce engine flying hours reach 40% of pre-crisis level
UK engine maker Rolls-Royce has reassured shareholders that its operational and financial performance so far this year is in line with expectations, and highlighted “encouraging” interest in the planned divestiture of Spanish subsidiary ITP Aero.
Airbus procurement chief assigned to lead A220 towards profitability
Airbus systems procurement chief Benoit Schultz is to take over as head of the A220 operation, as chief executive of Airbus Canada, succeeding Philippe Balducchi who has led the division for nearly three years.
Safran eyes interiors rebound after sluggish start to year
Safran is hopeful that its interiors business is poised for recovery as the year progresses after an “extremely weak” first quarter.