All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 66
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NewsOSHKOSH: Legacy 500 certificiation is 'imminent'
Certification of the Legacy 500 is now “imminent”, but Embraer has missed an end-July goal to complete the development phase of the mid-size business jet, an Embraer executive says.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Mahindra floats US assembly for rebranded Airvan
Mahindra Aerospace showed up at EAA Airventure with a new brand for the GA8 and GA10 Airvan utility aircraft, new amphibious floats and new interest in finding a US-based assembly site.
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NewsOSHKOSH: UAV fears may prompt LSA expansion, LAMA says
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has requested a survey of light sport aircraft (LSA) employed for commercial services in foreign countries, a possible step towards expanding the sector’s application in the USA a decade after the regulated category was created, says an LSA advocacy group.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Carter reveals turbine plan, investor talks for VTOL prototype
An engine ignition glitch spoiled the planned arrival of the Carter Aviation Technologies PAV-II prototype, but the slowed-rotor compound aircraft still appears to be gaining momentum.
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NewsOSHKOSH: New Mooney ownership reveals relaunch plans
Mooney Aviation returned to Oshkosh after a five-year hiatus in grand style, revealing a backlog of 14 orders, delivering the first aircraft off a restarted production line and disclosing plans to offer a diesel engine-powered version.
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NewsOSHKOSH: New investor puts Kestrel on three-year delivery pace
Kestrel Aircraft is now on pace to deliver the first of its eponymous, single-engined turboprop aircraft in 32-36 months, a company official says.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Cirrus tests first production-conforming Vision jet
Cirrus Aircraft is continuing to test the flight characteristics of the first production-conforming model of the single-engined SF-50 Vision jet, says Cirrus president and chief operating officer Pat Waddick.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Icon unveils first production-conforming A5
Icon Aircraft marked the sixth anniversary of the unveiling of the A5 amphibian light sport aircraft by unveiling the first production-conforming prototype at EAA Airventure.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Cessna adds diesel Skyhawk to GA fleet
With 100 low-lead avgas becoming increasingly scarce in Europe and Asia, Cessna has added a new variant of the ubiquitous 172 with a diesel engine.
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NewsOSHKOSH: MVP reveals new seaplane, business model
A start-up with links to the original Cirrus management team has launched a sporty new amphibian development projected dubbed the “MVP”.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Safe Flight unveils AoA
Safe Flight has unveiled its answer to the challenge set by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to dramatically reduce low-altitude stalls in general aviation.
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NewsBoeing reports KC-46A loss, rejects wider concerns
Boeing blames a wiring redesign on the KC-46A programme for a $272 million forward loss announced on 24 July in a second quarter earnings filing, but dismisses a government estimate predicting more delays and up to another $515 in cost overruns.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Embraer closes in on final E2 design decisions
Now halfway between programme launch and scheduled first flight, Embraer’s E2 family of re-engined and re-winged E-Jets is rapidly taking final shape.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Looming FVL demonstrator awards plot uncertain path for US rotorcraft industry
Two companies will be chosen on 1 August to build separate demonstrators under the US Army-led Future Vertical Life (FVL) initiative.
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MH17 hit by missile launched from separatist zone: Obama
Evidence gathered by US intelligence indicates the missile that struck Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was launched from territory inside Ukraine controlled by pro-Russian separatists, President Barack Obama said at a press conference.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing matches 787 cabin pressure in 777X cabin revamp
Any re-engining programme is about obtaining the maximum fuel efficiency benefit at the least cost while accepting certain compromises.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing reclaims capacity edge with 737
Eleven seats is now the difference in the lucrative heart of the narrowbody market.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Collins and BAE win 777X fly-by-wire systems deals
BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins have won key roles in producing flight-control systems for the 777X family of aircraft, the suppliers disclosed today.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Boeing defence signs first African industrial partner
Boeing’s defence division has revealed its first industrial move on the African continent, launching a wide-ranging partnership with Midrand, South Africa-based Paramount Group.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Boeing expands export-leaning defence presence at show
In contrast with some of its US defence industry peers, Boeing is expanding the presence of its Defense, Space and Security (BDS) division at Farnborough this year as the unit casts a broader net for growth opportunities outside its home market.