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NewsAirbus delivers 51 jets in quiet May before Paris air show
Airbus delivered 51 aircraft in May, a month absent of order activity ahead of the Paris air show in June. The airframer handed over three A350-900s and three A330-900s, plus 40 A320neo-family jets and five A220s. Overall deliveries for the first five months of this year reached 243, still lagging ...
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NewsGKN scales back hydrogen projects in reaction to Airbus ZEROe delay
GKN Aerospace has significantly scaled back its research and technology activities related to hydrogen propulsion in the wake of Airbus’s decision to delay the launch of any hydrogen-powered aircraft by at least five years. While one project related to an entire fuel cell powertrain will run its course – ending ...
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NewsEmbraer sharpens Indian-oriented E195-E2, C-390 sales pitches with new subsidiary
Embraer’s establishment of an Indian subsidiary with a corporate office in Aerocity, New Delhi, signals the airframer’s belief in the fast-growing country’s importance in the commercial and defence sectors.
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NewsPowdered-metal component issue affects 757 and C-17 PW2000 turbofans: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration will require inspections of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW2000s powering Boeing 757s and C-17s, saying disks in the engines are subject to defects similar to those affecting PW1000G geared turbofans (GTFs).
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NewsJudge holds off from approving DOJ request to dismiss prosecution of Boeing
A federal judge has decided against immediately approving a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to dismiss its criminal case against Boeing.
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In depthTrump plan for gifted Qatari 747 confounds aviation observers and ethics experts
Aerospace analysts say converting a questionably sourced aircraft for presidential transport does not make financial sense and poses a myriad of security concerns, while ethics lawyers say the move violates rules against American officials receiving gifts from abroad.
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NewsAirbus completes wings for initial A350 freighter flight-test airframe
Airbus has completed the initial wing set for the A350 freighter at the manufacturer’s UK production facility in Broughton. The wings for the twinjet cargo aircraft, designated the A350-1000F, will be shipped to Bremen for system installation before being transferred to the Toulouse final assembly line. Airbus is constructing two ...
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NewsToyota secures supplier and operating rights with $250m Joby investment
Air taxi developer Joby Aviation has raised $250 million through a stock deal with Toyota Motor Corporation and reached a new agreement that could see the automotive giant eventually operate Joby’s aircraft.
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NewsBoeing makes design tweaks to address 777-9 thrust-link problem
The thrust-link issue that forced Boeing to ground its 777-9 test fleet last year was caused by a narrow airflow gap that led to vibration and failure, according to newly available information.
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News‘Massive over-capacity’ still defines Europe’s business aviation sector
Europe’s business aviation sector is still adjusting to an environment of excess capacity precipitated by declining demand following the booming Covid-19 years.
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In depthBoeing still mending safety culture and cutting travelled work from production lines
Broad efforts to improve Boeing’s safety culture are showing signs of taking hold, according to an internal report from the airframer’s chief aerospace safety officer.
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NewsBombardier hails maiden flight success of first production Global 8000
Bombardier has performed the maiden sortie of its ultra-long-range Global 8000 business jet, with the first test aircraft completing the milestone on 16 May from Toronto Pearson International airport.
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft nears roll-out of initial prototype D328eco
Deutsche Aircraft is preparing to unveil its first flying prototype of the D328eco turboprop, which will be rolled out from the company’s Oberpfaffenhofen facility at the end of May. The prototype, designated TAC1, has been constructed by using two Dornier 328 airframes to create a stretched fuselage. It comprises the ...
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NewsDOJ considering dismissing fraud charges against Boeing: victims’ attorneys
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering dropping criminal fraud charges against Boeing for the company’s alleged misconduct in relation to certifying the 737 Max.
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NewsLawmakers propose bill to scrap USA’s overland supersonic flight prohibition
Lawmakers in the USA have embarked again on an effort eliminate a federal rule that has banned supersonic air travel over land since 1973.
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NewsUnited Airlines may no longer be Max 10 launch customer, eyes first deliveries in 2027 or 2028
United does not expect to receive its first 737 Max 10 until 2027 or 2028 as certification uncertainty abounds.
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NewsQatar Airways places massive order for Boeing widebody jets: ‘That’s a record’, says Trump
With US president Donald Trump watching, the chief executives of Boeing and Qatar Airways signed a deal under which the Doha-based airline will purchase as many as 210 Boeing 787 and 777X widebody jets.
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In depth‘Daunting but not impossible’: JetZero endeavors to deliver world’s first ‘all-wing’ commercial jet
JetZero executives say the start-up is ready for the challenges that come with building a large, radically different-looking composite airframe at scale to compete against the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers.
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NewsBoeing ramped up widebody deliveries in April as 737 deliveries slowed
Boeing’s 737 Max delivery pace slowed in April but the company made up the difference by delivering more widebody jets than in previous months this year.
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In depthWith ‘A to Z’ development experience, Wisk’s new CEO takes on certification challenge
The new chief executive of air taxi start-up Wisk Aero thinks he has the aircraft-development experience needed to lead the company’s transition, now underway, into the critical phase of flight testing and certification.