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In depthBraced for change: Clean Aviation plans radical reshaping of regional aircraft wings
An eventual successor to current regional turboprops could feature a strut-braced, high-aspect-ratio composite wing with morphing leading and trailing edges, depending on the outcome of an ongoing research and technology project.
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NewsJetZero progresses blended-wing design as airline interest grows
US start-up JetZero continues to progress towards the first flight of a full-scale blended-wing-body demonstrator aircraft by 2027, with the jet having passed the preliminary design review milestone earlier this year.
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NewsIl-114-300 prototype emerges in United Aircraft livery as test flights progress
United Aircraft has disclosed that its Ilyushin Il-114-300 has carried out over 30 test flights, as it unveils a prototype airframe in corporate livery. The -300 is a modernised version of the Il-114 twin-turboprop, developed to address Russian requirements for a domestically-built regional aircraft to replace Antonov An-24s. United Aircraft ...
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NewsRussian state lessor agrees delivery terms for nearly 240 domestically-built aircraft
Russian state leasing company GTLK has signed an agreement on terms covering delivery of 238 domestically-built jet and turboprop aircraft. Its agreement with United Aircraft spans 132 Yakovlev SJ-100s, plus 65 Ilyushin Il-114-300s and 41 Tupolev Tu-214s. The documentation sets out the primary terms for aircraft deliveries over the course ...
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NewsLoganair to explore hybrid-electric potential with Heart Aerospace
Scottish regional carrier Loganair is eyeing the possible use of hybrid-electric aircraft on its UK domestic routes through an agreement with Sweden’s Heart Aerospace.
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NewsUS FAA revising aircraft cybersecurity rules to simplify and harmonise requirements
US regulators are seeking to revise and simplify the framework for cybersecurity provision on aircraft, in order to harmonise with European certification standards and avoid continually having to issue special conditions. This revision follows several years of work to address the need to protect against unlawful electronic interference as aircraft ...
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NewsElysian buoyed by mid-year review of ‘hot potato’ studies for EX9 development
An initial review of 10 critical areas that could hamper the development of Elysian Aircraft’s all-electric E9X clean-sheet airliner has not thrown up any “show-stoppers”, says the Dutch start-up’s chief executive.
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NewsAirbus obtains US clearance for mini-suite installations on A321XLR
Airbus has secured US FAA approval to install mini-suites in the cabin of its new long-range A321XLR twinjet, including suites to aid persons with reduced mobility. The airframer had sought authorisation earlier this year – on behalf of a US operator – having obtained approval for the installations on earlier ...
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NewsCommercial variant of latest Il-76 to emerge in 2028
Russian aerospace firm United Aircraft is aiming to develop a further modernisation of the Ilyushin Il-76, upgrading the TD models before the end of the decade. The variant – designated the Il-76TD-90A – is a commercial transport sector variant of the Il-76MD-90A already in production. United Aircraft says commercial carriers ...
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NewsLeonardo turns to AW101 helicopter work to further diversify Grottaglie 787 plant
Leonardo has detailed additional diversification efforts at its Grottaglie aerostructures plant in southern Italy, including the likely transfer of parts production for the AW101 heavy military helicopter, as it moves to reduce the site’s “dangerous” overreliance on the Boeing 787.
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NewsZeroAvia doubles Do 228 test fleet in UK to ‘de-risk’ certification push
Advanced propulsion developer ZeroAvia has revised the flight-test plan for its ZA600 powertrain, transferring a second Dornier Do 228 twin-turboprop to the UK in support of its certification push.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft picks more suppliers for essential D328eco systems
Germany’s Deutsche Aircraft has selected UK-based engineering specialist Senior to provide key systems for its D328eco turboprop.
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NewsAirbus chief ‘blindsided’ by sharp Leap delivery drop as Safran strives to recover pace
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer has been “blindsided” by a sharp drop-off in CFM International Leap engine deliveries, and is waiting to see how soon the powerplant manufacturer can recover. Speaking at a half-year briefing on 30 July, Faury said the Leap delays were “not factored” into ...
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NewsAirbus implementing focused cost-containment programme to ensure ramp-up efficiency
Airbus is implementing a short-term cost-containment programme intended to support its production ramp-up efforts. Speaking during a first-half briefing, chief executive Guillaume Faury said the aim of the programme – which has been designated ‘Lead’ – is to prioritise serving the ramp-up and financial performance, and avoid being “distracted”. He ...
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NewsInvestments bring down Airbus commercial aircraft earnings in first half
Airbus’s adjusted earnings for its commercial aircraft division were down by 13% to €1.95 billion ($2.11 billion) over the first half, as investments for future preparation offset the increase in deliveries. The airframer delivered 323 commercial aircraft over the first six months – up on the previous 316 and lifting ...
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NewsEmbraer automatic take-off system will use E2's capabilities to optimise rotation
Embraer’s automatic take-off system for the E2 is intended to offer increased range by balancing various criteria in order to ensure greater accuracy and efficiency during rotation. The airframer aims to make the Embraer Enhanced Take-off System – or E2TS – available from the fourth quarter of next year. Embraer ...
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NewsAirbus highlights interest in A330neo during Farnborough show
Airbus demonstrated demand for its A330neo during the Farnborough air show, as the backlog for the twinjet shows signs of an uptick after five years of trending downwards. Orders for the re-engined aircraft reached 337 at the end of 2019, as strong activity and a delivery ramp-up followed the initial ...
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NewsIAI 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. Speaking to FlightGlobal sister publication Air Cargo News at the Farnborough International Airshow, IAI executive vice president and general manager, aviation group, Shmuel Kuzi explained that the business is always ...
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NewsDeutsche 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. The D328eco is an upgraded version of the turboprop, intended to accommodate 40 passengers. It will feature more efficient engines – the Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-S – and modernised avionics, ...
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NewsAirbus 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. The airframer secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval for the basic version – with a 97t maximum take-off weight ...