Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Sep 13, 2017
Boosted by new orders for its Q400, Bombardier has dusted off plans to move production of the cockpit and wing for the regional turboprop from Toronto to lower-cost locations outside Canada.
Sep 12, 2017
Bombardier is projecting global demand for aircraft in the 60- to 150-seat commercial aircraft market segment will nearly double over the next 20 years to 12,550 aircraft, according to the Canadian manufacturer’s 2017-2036 Market Forecast released Sept. 12.
Sep 12, 2017
The Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. MRJ90 flight test program has resumed after the Japanese manufacturer concluded last month’s engine shutdown incident, which led to the suspension of flight testing, was an “isolated” event.
Sep 11, 2017
Inmarsat Aviation appointed chief strategy officer Philip Balaam to lead the Aviation Business Unit, succeeding Leo Mondale, who plans to retire in early 2018 after 13 years at the satellite communications specialist.
Jan 03, 2022
As ZeroAvia prepares to fly its modified Dornier 228 hydrogen-electric propulsion system testbed, details of the mobile refueling system that will support flight testing are emerging.
Jan 03, 2022
Denmark’s government has set the goal of all domestic aviation being fossil-free by 2030, potentially through a combination of sustainable aviation fuel and electric and hydrogen propulsion.
Jan 03, 2022
UK startup Electric Aircraft Group and the University of Nottingham plan to establish a joint venture to develop megawatt-class electric propulsion systems.
Jan 03, 2022
The Newport Beach, California-headquartered lessor signed a firm contract for 40 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, of which five are the long-range A321XLR variant.
Jan 03, 2022
Figeac Aero, a supplier of large metal components, is pressing on with negotiations to increase its capital thanks to aerospace investment group Tikehau Ace Capital.
Jan 01, 2022
The industry grew 7.5% in 2021, and 2022 should see a very strong 22% expansion.
Dec 31, 2021
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency issued a MC-21-30 type certificate Dec. 28, keeping a government promise to certify it in 2021.
Dec 23, 2021
Strategically important wins for Airbus underscore the depth of Boeing’s troubles.