Germany's Regional Air Express is to use one of its Fairchild Metros to conduct certification tests of a five-blade propeller developed by MT-Propeller (pictured on a Piper Cheyenne). The additional blade allows a reduction in propeller diameter resulting in a 50% drop in cabin noise.
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Source: Flight International
Collins Aerospace took a $175 million hit in the first quarter of 2024 due to switching suppliers of titanium, though the aerospace giant still turned an $849 million operating profit in the period.
Dutch investigators probing the fatal crash of a Blackshape Aircraft BK 160 are trying to determine whether external burn marks arose from an in-flight or post-impact fire.
Italian airframer Blackshape Aircraft is confident that the grounding of its BS 115 and BK 160 single-engined trainers will shortly be resolved, as it supports regulatory investigations into two accidents which triggered the decision. The manufacturer is participating in the Aero Friedrichshafen 2024 show, which begins on 17 April, where ...
