Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
May 30, 2019
UK-based regional aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman is planning to establish a regional airline in Malta as part of a wider agreement to develop its presence in the country.
May 30, 2019
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. said the MRJ90 regional jet remains its “number one priority” after Asian news outlets reported the company was changing direction to concentrate on development of a smaller version intended for the US market.
May 30, 2019
Southeast Asian legacy carriers are facing aircraft order decisions as they target new or revised aircraft deals to replace older types and make fleet adjustments to better suit their business plans.
May 29, 2019
In-depth internal and external reviews of aircraft certification processes have not led to changes that will alter Boeing’s 777X program, the company’s CEO said, while acknowledging that yet-to-be-discovered factors could influence the new widebody’s final stages of development.
May 29, 2019
Airbus confirmed its exclusive collaboration agreement with Siemens to develop hybrid-electric propulsion systems for the experimental E-Fan X demonstrator and other vehicles is concluding a year ahead of schedule, but said the two companies will continue to partner on projects.
Jun 01, 2023
Scientists at GE Research operating SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors have demonstrated advanced extreme-temperature-tolerant electronics.
Jun 01, 2023
Boeing’s commercial aircraft development efforts are focused on emerging airframe technologies that could lead to a new aircraft available starting in 2035.
Jun 01, 2023
CEO Dave Calhoun claims Airbus and Comac competitive threats are overplayed, and says OEM will need until at least 2035 to bring a new aircraft to market.
Jun 01, 2023
This week we drill down on the widebody sector, looking at the Big Twins: the Airbus built A330s and A350s alongside the Boeing produced 777s and 787s.
May 31, 2023
Regent has signed an agreement to sell 15 of its 12-passenger electric Viceroy seaplanes to Filipino charter operator INAEC Aviation Corporation.
May 31, 2023
A top company executive expressed confidence that the 737-7 will earn U.S. FAA approval in 2023.
May 31, 2023
The high price tag on sustainable aviation fuel, coupled with a lack of European producers, are headaches for Air France-KLM as they aim to meet climate goals.
May 31, 2023
Boeing’s Charleston-area propulsion center prepares to take on role of delivering ready-to-install engine “kits” to the final assembly line (FAL).