All Paris Air Show articles
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NewsLockheed lends technical support to Electra’s development of ‘blown-lift’ EL9
Lockheed Martin is tightening its relationship with start-up hybrid-electric aircraft developer Electra after having helped fund the firm in 2022.
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NewsBlue Spirit Aero’s hydrogen-powered Dragonfly trainer approaching take-off
Blue Spirit Aero’s insect-like hydrogen-powered Dragonfly is making its first appearance on the ground at the Paris air show, and the French start-up hopes that the aircraft will participate in flying demonstrations over Le Bourget in 2027.
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NewsTE Connectivity enabling electric flight with high-power technologies
TE Connectivity is continually focused on improving the power and speed of its aerospace products, which go well beyond ”a bit of wire and a connector”.
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NewsRadia sees expanded use cases for gargantuan WindRunner freighter
The Colorado company that plans to build the largest-ever fixed-wing aircraft originally envisioned WindRunner as purpose-built for moving wind turbine blades on its own behalf, with no plans to sell the jet to cargo operators.
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NewsEve secures preliminary deal from US start-up for up to 54 electric air taxis
Eve Air Mobility is adding to its already-extensive tentative orderbook, securing from US start-up Future Flight Global a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase up to 54 electric air taxis.
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NewsArcher exploring delivery of pre-certification Midnight aircraft to some customers
With certification processes dragging deeper into the decade than initially outlined by air taxi players, Archer has been making deals to deploy pre-certification aircraft to customers.
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NewsHelicopter operator Revo set to be launch customer for Eve's air taxi
US air taxi start-up Eve Air Mobility has identified the planned launch customer for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and secured its first “binding framework agreement” with the company.
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NewsEngine-uity pays for JBP Systeme
The saying “from tiny acorns oak trees grow” certainly applies to JPB Systeme, an aerospace supplier based near Paris that makes a range of proprietary, vibration-proof self-locking devices for engines and other components, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the show. Source: JPB Systeme Marc: Lots of ...
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NewsFigeac Aero on firmer footing as founder prepares to sell
Figeac Aero – one of France’s most prolific build-to-print manufacturers – is on its way back to financial stability after revenue and profits nosedived and debt soared during the pandemic. It comes as the business seeks new investors and leadership following chief executive and majority shareholder Jean-Claude Maillard’s decision to ...
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Airline BusinessAvianca chief Pedreira touts revamped cost structure amid network expansion
With Colombian carrier Avianca recently stepping up flights to the USA, the airline’s new cost structure is acting as an ”enabler” that has opened new possibilities across its network.
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NewsEmbraer names Northrop Grumman as potential partner for US development of KC-390
Northrop Grumman has emerged as a prospective new partner for Embraer as the Brazilian airframer advances the promotion of its C/KC-390 tactical transport/tanker to the US military.
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In depthWhy airframers have throttled back from hydrogen propulsion
The collapse of Universal Hydrogen – and Airbus pushing back work on its ZEROe concept – have seen hydrogen’s potential as a fuel source move to the fringes of aviation’s 2050 net-zero target.
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NewsTrio of technology demonstrators promise busy end to 2023 for Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters is gearing up for a busy second half of 2023 as it pushes ahead with an ambitious programme that by year-end will see it flight testing a trio of technology demonstrators.
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NewsMTU sees fuel cells as ‘right technology’ for zero-emission flights
MTU Aero Engines is maintaining its backing for a liquid hydrogen fuel cell powertrain that could equip commuter or regional aircraft entering service in the mid-2030s.
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NewsAirbus and Leonardo sign M-346 trainer pact, eyeing European need
Airbus and Leonardo are to jointly promote integrated training systems solutions centred on the Italian airframer’s M-346 advanced jet trainer.
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NewsFrench air force takes delivery of its penultimate A330 ‘Phenix’ tanker
France has taken delivery of its 11th and penultimate example of the A330 multi-role tanker transport from Airbus Defence & Space.
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NewsGaruda, GE Aerospace enter engines partnership
Garuda Indonesia and GE Aerospace have entered into a wide-ranging strategic cooperation covering the carrier’s fleet of CFM International and GE engines.
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NewsUS start-up Flyshare signs for 250 ZA2000 powertrains from ZeroAvia
Advanced propulsion system developer has detailed an agreement with California-based Flyshare – which intends to operate under the name Air Cahana – covering the supply of 250 of its ZA2000 hydrogen fuel cell powertrains.
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AnalysisChina returns to Paris – but in vastly different circumstances
Four years since their last appearance at the Paris air show, Chinese aerospace companies now return amid a radically different geopolitical and economic environment.
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NewsHoneywell sees local partnerships driving international sales
Honeywell sees working with local industry as key to broadening the number of aerospace programmes that use its systems.