All North America articles – Page 15
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NewsCMA CGM to take 777 freighter fleet to five as it sets up Chicago hub
French logistics giant CMA CGM Group is to establish a cargo hub in Chicago were it will station Boeing 777 freighters. CMA CGM has confirmed the plan as part of a broad investment in US activity. The company created its own air freight operator, CMA CGM Air Cargo, in 2021, ...
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NewsSikorsky completes transition flights of rotor-blown-wing prototype
Sikorsky has successfully completed vertical-to-forward flight transitions of its autonomous rotor-blown-wing demonstrator, an all-electric aircraft the company is using to better understand the complexity of such manoeuvres.
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In depthSikorsky reveals S-92A+ Phase IV gearbox as it recommits to civil segment
Sikorsky has revealed the first images of the Phase IV gearbox designed for the new S-92A+ helicopter, while insisting the update reflects the company’s long-term commitment both to the heavy-twin and the broader civil market.
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NewsIsraeli carrier Israir signals intent to re-introduce US flights using A330s
Israeli operator Israir Group is intending to restore transatlantic connections, disclosing that it plans to resume US services using Airbus A330-200 twinjets. Israir is looking to serve the Tel Aviv-New York route, with initial flights from the beginning of July this year. The airline – which underwent an ownership change ...
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In depthUS Air Force wrapping up analysis of next-generation tanker requirement
The general in charge of the service’s fleet of cargo and refueller aircraft says the service has been evaluating its needs for a new tanker aircraft, including runway requirements, fuel transfer capacity and observability signature.
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NewsUnited starts equipping 500-strong regional fleet with Starlink connectivity
United Airlines has started connecting its regional jets to SpaceX’s Starlink network, which will eventually provide free wi-fi to customers across the US carrier’s fleet.
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NewsFlorida cargo operator 7 Air prepares for services after US certification
Florida-based start-up cargo carrier 7 Air has secured US FAA certification following a long approval process. 7 Air, which is located in Miami, is aiming to offer charter and wet-lease services using a fleet of Boeing 737s. It had originally expected to commence services in February last year, having outlined ...
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NewsRTX confirms PW2040 engines will power JetZero demonstrator, with Collins to supply nacelles
RTX has confirmed its Pratt & Whitney unit will supply PW2040 engines to budding blended-wing-body developer JetZero for its demonstrator aircraft, with Collins Aerospace to provide the nacelles for the project.
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NewsUS Aviation Academy agrees to acquire at least 38 Tecnam aircraft
Flight training provider US Aviation Academy has agreed to acquire 38 aircraft from Italian manufacturer Tecnam, including singe-prop P2010s and twin-engined P2006Ts.
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NewsAvelo building trio of North Carolina operational bases with latest outpost in Charlotte
Following its pattern of targeting secondary airports near metro centres, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has begun operating a new base at Charlotte Concord-Padgett Regional airport – the second in a trio of planned North Carolina bases.
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NewsCockpit-voice recorder failed to capture audio before Philadelphia Learjet ambulance crash
US investigators have disclosed that the cockpit-voice recorder on the ambulance Learjet 55 which fatally crashed in Philadelphia failed to capture audio from the flight. The 30min recording tape had required extensive cleaning and repair after the device – which suffered substantial impact damage and liquid ingestion – was retrieved ...
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In depthUncrewed fighter makers shift away from disposable concept to reusable aircraft
Rather than the ultra-cheap, single-use weapon systems at one time envisioned for the US Air Force’s new generation of uncrewed fighters, developers of the new aircraft now say the jets will be intended for reuse, but with far shorter lifespans than traditional military platforms.
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NewsATSG expects deliveries of first four A330P2F conversions in 2025
US lessor Air Transport Services Group expects to soon take delivery of the first of 29 Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter jets it has on order.
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NewsEASA gives nod to Garmin autoland retrofit for King Air 200s
European operators of some Beechcraft King Air 200s can now have their aircraft equipped with Garmin’s autoland and autothrottle systems.
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In depthCanada outlines role of P-8 and MQ-9B fleets in Arctic defence
The senior Canadian officer at the bi-national North American Aerospace Defence Command says Ottawa’s planned fleet of General Atomics MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft will be used to provide broad surveillance of Canada’s three oceanic coastlines, while the country’s forthcoming Boeing P-8A maritime patrol jets will conduct in-depth investigations of potential threats.
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NewsX-66 project progresses with small-scale wind-tunnel tests
Boeing and NASA have completed two initial wind-tunnel tests using small-scale models of X-66, the in-development trussed-braced-wing demonstrator.
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NewsUS aviation groups urge Congress to overhaul air traffic control funding
US airline and labour groups are urging lawmakers to accelerate a restructuring of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) organisation, seeking to influence fast-moving changes now sweeping US government agencies.
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NewsF-35B makes debut flight carrying Lockheed Martin anti-ship missiles
Lockheed Martin’s F-35B has conducted a first test-flight carrying the airframer’s AGM-158B Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
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NewsMammoth Freighters carries out first cargo door installation on converted 777-300ER
Conversion developer Mammoth Freighters has conducted the first Boeing 777-300ER cargo door installation with modification partner Aspire MRO. The aircraft (N463AC) was formerly operated by Cathay Pacific and Russian carrier Nordwind. It has been undergoing conversion to a 777-300ERMF for AviaAM Leasing at Forth Worth’s Alliance airport. Door cut commenced ...
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NewsSpirit Airlines compensated $150m for ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issues
The Florida-based low-cost carrier expects further payments as geared turbofan engine removals will continue through “at least” 2026.