Russian centre obtains 3D-printing licence for aircraft components
One of Russian state technology firm Rostec’s divisions has become the first business in the country to secure a serial production licence for 3D printing in the aviation sector.
Boeing nears 60 freighter orders with 777F deals in September
Boeing has taken freighter orders this year to 59 with an agreement for six more 777Fs in September, and disclosed a repeat order for 737 Max jets from investment firm 777 Partners.
Airbus delivers 40 jets in quiet September
Airbus delivered 40 aircraft in September, a month in which only a single A319neo was added to the airframer’s firm orders for the year.
Avolon becomes launch customer for IAI A330-300 P2F programme
Lessor Avolon has become the launch customer for Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F), after it committed to 30 conversion slots over four years from 2025.
SmartLynx receives Vallair’s first Chinese-converted A321 freighter
SmartLynx Malta has taken delivery of another Airbus A321 converted freighter from Vallair, the first to have been inducted at the company’s Chinese modification facility.
United Engine aims for PD-8 ground tests next year
Russia’s United Engine has completed tests of a second prototype gas generator for the new Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant.
Dante Aeronautical reveals roadmap for electric Cessna alongside Air Nostrum and Volotea
Spanish electric aircraft developer Dante Aeronautical intends to fly its first prototype within three years – a Cessna Grand Caravan converted to use both hydrogen fuel cells and battery power – in a project also involving regional carriers Air Nostrum and Volotea.
C919 reportedly faces delays over tightened US export rules
The Comac C919 narrowbody programme appears to have hit a roadblock, months before its targeted service entry.
Ten years since service start, has the 787 delivered Boeing’s promises?
With its manufacturing innovation and use of a global supply chain, the 787 has been a big sales success. But its first 10 years of service have also represented a major learning curve for Boeing.
Could Airbus bring a zero-emission aircraft into service by 2035?
Timelines are incredibly tight, the technology is not there yet, the investment will be colossal, the airport, fuel and related infrastructure is a massive obstacle, but Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury believes bringing a clean-sheet, zero-emission narrowbody sized airliner into service by “around” 2035 is very doable.