IAI weighs up 787 freighter conversion programme
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is considering launching a conversion programme for the Boeing 787 as it weighs up future projects.
Deutsche Aircraft begins fuselage-cutting work to create D328eco test airframe
Germany’s Deutsche Aircraft has started construction of its first D328eco test aircraft, with cutting work to extend a D328 fuselage.
Airbus A321XLR programme chief outlines path to highest weight variant
Airbus is looking to obtain higher-weight certifications for its A321XLR over the next three months, as it works on the individual enhancements required by early operators of the long-range twinjet.
Fokker Next Gen mulls joint 777 flying testbed
Fokker Next Gen is contemplating the conversion of a Boeing 777 into a temporary flying testbed for multiple future technologies as part of a consortium linked to the EU’s Clean Aviation programme.
Heart Aerospace nears completion of first ES-30 demonstrator
Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace is readying for the roll-out of its first full-scale ES-30 demonstrator in the early autumn, with the test asset nearing completion.
Leonardo dodges four-month 787 plant shutdown with union pact
Leonardo has sealed a union agreement that will avoid a proposed four-month shut-down of its factory in Grottaglie in southern Italy where it fabricates composite fuselage sections for the Boeing 787.
Airbus and Quebec extend A220 shareholder partnership after new $1.2bn funding agreement
Airbus and the Quebec government are extending their partnership in the A220 programme, following a commitment by the two sides to inject up to $1.2 billion in financial support.
ZeroAvia make progress as it maintains 2026 service-entry target
ZeroAvia remains on track to achieve certification for its ZA600 powertrain towards the end of 2025, leading to service entry aboard the Cessna Caravan around six months later in mid-2026.
CAeS closes on fuel cell flight-test funding, as firm targets APU market
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has confirmed a one-year delay to the entry into service for its fuel cell powertrain modification for the Britten-Norman BN2 Islander.
Wing of Tomorrow programme nears next test milestones
Airbus is nearing several key milestones on its UK-led Wing of Tomorrow programme, with the third demonstrator now in build and the project’s second asset ready to begin destructive load testing.