Russian-built ram-air turbine for MC-21 undergoes windtunnel tests
Testing of a replacement ram-air turbine for the Yakovlev MC-21 has been carried out by researchers as part of an import-substitution effort for the aircraft.
Deutsche Aircraft picks India’s Dynamatic for D328eco rear fuselage
Deutsche Aircraft has selected India’s Dynamatic Technologies to produce the rear fuselage for its in-development D328eco.
Embraer’s E2 jets secure 120min ETOPS certification in Europe, Brazil and USA
Brazilan airframer Embraer has secured regulatory approval in several jurisdictions for 120min extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) for its new-generation E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft.
Second AviaAM 777-300ER transferred for Mammoth freighter conversion
Irish-based AviaAM Leasing has transferred a second Boeing 777-300ER for cargo conversion by US-based Mammoth Freighters.
Brazilian aerostructures firm to manufacture Deutsche D328eco forward fuselage
Germany’s Deutsche Aircraft has selected Brazilian engineering firm Akaer to produce the forward fuselage of its D328eco turboprop.
Airbus discloses new order for pair of A350s
Airbus has recorded a new firm agreement for a pair of A350-900s, the airframer’s only order activity for February.
Leonardo closes in on 10% rate rise from Boeing for 787 work
Leonardo appears close to securing a substantial increase in the rate it receives from Boeing for aerostructures work on the 787 programme.
Initial delivery dates reportedly slip across key Russian civil aircraft programmes
Serial deliveries of several new Russian aircraft types – including the Yakovlev MC-21, SJ-100 and Ilyushin Il-114-300 – have been postponed, according to a number of media outlets in the country.
Comac’s C919, ARJ21 visit Vietnam following Singapore debut
Comac’s C919 narrowbody and ARJ21 regional jet have arrived in Vietnam for a four-day showcase, fresh off their international debut at the Singapore Airshow.
Rolls-Royce aims to double time-on-wing for A350-1000 engines operating in sandy conditions
Rolls-Royce is aiming to double the time-on-wing of its Trent XWB-97 engine for A350-1000s operating in harsh environments, through an improvement programme spanning the next two to three years.