Canadian safety authorities have temporarily banned right-hand single-pilot operations of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters, after further investigations into the potential fracture of collective sticks on the type. Transport Canada is tightening inspection requirements for the helicopter following an...
Workshare and project management concerns are threatening to derail launch of the next phase of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) being developed by France, Germany and Spain. Workshare and project management concerns are threatening to derail the launch of...
Pratt & Whitney is aiming to introduce redesigned bleed-valve ducts for Airbus A220 engines by the fourth quarter of this year, to eliminate a resonance phenomenon linked to a series of powerplant failures. Four instances of PW1500G low-pressure compressor stage-one...
Elbit Systems has secured a $300 million contract to supply the Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to an unspecified country in Asia. Elbit Systems has secured a $300 million contract to supply the Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
The maiden sortie of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) ‘loyal wingman’ was a historic occasion for the Australian aerospace sector – and symbolizes the changing nature of aerial warfare. The maiden sortie of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS)...
The first prototype of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X fighter is coming together in the company’s Sacheon factory, amid reports of an imminent roll out. The first prototype of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X fighter is coming together...
China’s Avic has begun test flights involving its in-development AG600 amphibian aircraft for firefighting capabilities, following its first successful flight over sea last year. China’s Avic has begun test flights involving its in-development AG600 amphibian aircraft for firefighting capabilities, following...
Entities affiliated with the governments of Malaysia and Thailand have in recent days affirmed support for their respective flag carriers, both undergoing court-led restructurings. Entities affiliated with the governments of Malaysia and Thailand have in recent days affirmed support for...
The innovation-finance arm of American Express is the latest company to invest in Denver-based supersonic aircraft maker Boom Supersonic. The innovation-finance arm of American Express is the latest company to invest in Denver-based supersonic aircraft maker Boom Supersonic. Boom says...
A second General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Avenger Extended Range (ER) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) received an Experimental Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. A second General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ Avenger Extended Range (ER) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) received an Experimental...