All North America articles – Page 63
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NewsLockheed begins assembling US Navy’s first E-130J nuclear-missile command aircraft
Factory work is underway in Marietta, Georgia on the first of three C-130J airframes that Lockheed Martin will deliver to the US Navy as E-130s – a new type meant to replace ageing Boeing E-6B Mercury airborne command post jets.
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NewsSpirit Airlines eyes Q1 exit after filing for ‘streamlined’ Chapter 11 restructuring
Struggling US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for a pre-arranged Chapter 11 restructuring process, from which it hopes to emerge in the first quarter of next year having already secured investment commitments from existing bondholders.
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NewsCanada announces second operating base for new tanker fleet
Ottawa will station a portion of its new Airbus A330-based aerial refuelling fleet at Edmonton International airport in Alberta province, expanding upon the existing tanker base in Trenton, Ontario.
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NewsBoeing appoints former Vanguard chief Tim Buckley to board of directors amid financial turbulence
Boeing has appointed to its board of directors former The Vanguard Group chief executive Tim Buckley, a move coming as the US airframer grapples with a cash crunch related to a weeks-long production pause that ended earlier this month.
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NewsUS Navy reveals name for new T-54 trainer following order for 26 additional aircraft
The twin-engined turboprop is replacing the aged Beechcraft T-44C used by the navy as a training platform for multi-engined and tiltrotor pilot candidates.
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NewsCommuter carrier Cape Air adorns Islander aircraft with Caribbean-themed livery
US commuter carrier Cape Air has revealed a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander adorned with a colourful Caribbean-themed livery to celebrate its 35th year of operations.
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NewsWatch Beta fly the first Alia CX300 electric aircraft off its production line
US electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies on 13 November completed the first flight of the innaugural Alia CX300 aircraft built on its new production line in South Burlington, Vermont.
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NewsL3Harris prepares F-16’s Viper Shield EW system for flight-tests
L3Harris is anticipating the launch of a flight-test campaign involving its Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system – technology that will play a key role in protecting new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters operated by nations including Bahrain.
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NewsSouth Korea launches short take-off Gray Eagle UAV from amphibious assault ship
In a first of its kind flight, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gray Eagle short take-off and landing uncrewed aircraft has launched from a South Korean amphibious assault ship, the equivalent of a light aircraft carrier
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In depthDeutsche Aircraft sees ‘huge’ potential to sell D328eco in Canada
The 200-plus old turboprops operating in Canada give Deutsche Aircraft reason for excitement.
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In depthStart-up Electra reveals nine-seat ‘EL9 Ultra Short’ aircraft design
After months of flight-testing a prototype capable of taking off and landing with 46m (150ft) of runway, US aircraft developer Electra has revealed the design for its proposed production aircraft – the EL9 Ultra Short.
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NewsTrump national security team takes shape with mix of insiders and outsiders
The returning president says he will nominate congressman and former US Army special forces officer Mike Waltz as national security advisor, while Army National Guard veteran and television news presenter Pete Hegseth has been selected to lead the Pentagon.
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NewsPotential restructuring looms as Spirit Airlines misses deadline to file quarterly report
Spirit Airlines has missed its deadline for filing a report on its third-quarter financial results with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) amid reports that it is considering financial restructuring.
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NewsElectra partners with NASA to explore scaling low-emissions technology to 200-seat aircraft
US aircraft developer Electra has secured a contract with NASA to explore future aircraft concepts that could dramatically scale its technology by the middle of the century.
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NewsNorthrop completes preliminary design review of E-2D Block II modernisation
The proposed series of Block II upgrades represents the most significant enhancements to the carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft since 2003, according to Northrop, including a complete technology refresh for the cockpit, mission computer and operations station.
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NewsBoeing delivered 14 jets during strike-hit October
Boeing landed new orders for 63 jets during October and, despite most of its Pacific Northwest factory workers being on strike, still managed to deliver 14 aircraft last month – nine 737 Max single-aisles and five widebodies.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems secures fresh loan from Boeing amid cash crunch
Boeing has agreed to loan aerostructures manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems up to $330 million, a move coming just days after Spirit warned that a cash crunch threatened the viability of its business.
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NewsAvia Solutions orders 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s
Aircraft lessor and airline operator Avia Solutions Group has ordered 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s, marking the company’s first direct purchase from the US manufacturer.
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In depthBell focused on future upgrades as FLRAA advances toward delivery of first prototype
The rotorcraft manufacturer says its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor will be the first major Pentagon procurement programme to incorporate features designed to reduce the cost and time needed to incorporate potential new capabilities.
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NewsBoeing’s top safety officer to retire as company revives production following strike
On 11 November, the aircraft manufacturer said Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) senior vice-president of quality Elizabeth Lund, who led the company’s public response to the January in-flight blow out of a 737 Max 9’s door plug, will retire in December.