All North America articles – Page 211
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NewsCAE and Piper develop conversion kit for popular trainer aircraft
Canadian training specialist CAE will join Piper Aircraft to develop a conversion kit for the popular Archer trainer aircraft, and bring an electric variant option to market.
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NewsDe Havilland Canada reveals three new Dash 8-400 cargo options, ups take-off weight
De Havilland has rolled out three new options for converting Dash 8-400 turboprops into cargo aircraft, a move coming as increasing numbers of used Dash 8s hit secondary markets.
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NewsLessor BBAM orders nine more 737-800 converted freighters from Boeing
Aircraft lessor BBAM Limited Partnership has ordered nine 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, adding more momentum behind Boeing’s already strong freighter business.
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NewsAlaska Air Group and Porter Airlines order 28 Embraer jets
Embraer has notched orders for a total of 28 aircraft and 13 options from two North American carriers.
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NewsDe Havilland reviewing Twin Otter and Dash 8 programmes, considering updates
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has launched a review of its DHC-6 Twin Otter programme and intends later this year to do the same for its Dash 8-400 passenger turboprop.
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NewsWisk plans to unveil sixth-generation of its eVTOL this autumn
Air taxi developer Wisk Aero expects this autumn to unveil the production-conforming version of its eVTOL aircraft – the sixth generation of its air taxi – which it will bring through the US Federal Aviation Administration’s certification process.
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NewsFresh off first flight, Gulfstream showcases G800 at Farnborough
Gulfstream has an impressive line-up of business jets at this year’s Farnborough air show, and has its latest and largest business jet, the G800, parked nearby at the company’s Farnborough airport service centre.
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NewsBoom Supersonic reveals new design for Overture
Supersonic aircraft developer Boom has introduced a new design for its Overture flagship aircraft, which it hopes to fly for the first time in early 2026.
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NewsAlaskan operator Ravn to retrofit Dash 8 fleet with hydrogen-electric engines
US regional operator Ravn Alaska is looking to retrofit its De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop fleet with hydrogen-electric propulsion systems from ZeroAvia. The provisional agreement covers acquisition of 30 of ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 powertrains – a high-power version of the development, delivering 2,500MW – to replace the Dash 8s’ engines and ...
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NewsBoom partners with Northrop Grumman for military version of Overture
Boom has partnered with Northrop Grumman to develop a special mission variant of the supersonic Overture aircraft for the US government and its allies.
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NewsInvestment firm 777 Partners to take dozens more 737 Max jets
Diverse investment firm 777 Partners is adding up to 66 Boeing 737 Max 8 jets to its aviation portfolio, including the high-density Max 8-200. The companies disclosed the agreement during an event at the Farnborough air show on 19 July. Based in Miami, the investment company is already a strong ...
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NewsGE successfully tests high-power, high-voltage hybrid-electric engine at altitude
GE Aviation has successfully proved operation of a megawatt-class and multi-kilovolt hybrid-electric propulsion system at 45,000ft, meaning the research programme can move on to flight-testing in the coming years. The tests of the high-power, high-voltage system – including electric generators, power converters, power transmission and power control systems – demonstrated ...
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NewsAero Vodochody announces L-39NG certification and new US partnership
The Czech Republic’s latest domestically manufactured jet is cleared for European skies following approval from the country’s military regulator.
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NewsGE Aviation to become GE Aerospace, reflecting expansion plan
GE Aviation will change its name to GE Aerospace in a move executives say reflects the engine maker’s intention to broader its focus beyond aircraft engines.
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NewsKratos completes test flights of production model autonomous wingman
The stealthy XQ-58 Valkyrie was designed in collaboration with the US Air Force to serve as an long-range, unmanned escort and surveillance aircraft.
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NewsUS space agency looks to partnerships to fight climate change
NASA is looking to forge partnerships to fight global warming, the agency’s deputy administrator said on 18 July at the Farnborough International Airshow.
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NewsLockheed Martin pitches X2 line for NATO’s next generation helicopter
Sikorsky’s parent company says its family of co-axial helicopters are ideally suited to meet the needs of six NATO members looking for a new medium lift solution.
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NewsDelta orders 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s as Farnborough opens
Boeing opened the Farnborough air show on 18 July by announcing an order from Delta Air Lines for 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s.
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NewsGeneral Atomics to supply US marines with extended range MQ-9s
The US Marine Corps will purchase eight of the Reaper unmanned combat aerial vehicles from General Atomics for a Hawaii-based squadron.
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NewsP&W starts certification testing of more efficient PW1100G powerplant
US engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has started work related to certification of the GTF Advantage – a more-efficient variant of the company’s PW1100G geared turbofan.