Aero-News Quote of the Day 1) Initial examination of the right engine fire damage found it was primarily contained to the engine's accessory components, thrust reverser skin, and composite honeycomb structure of the inboard and outboard thrust reversers. 2) The...
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Transponder The airborne radar beacon receiver/transmitter portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) which automatically receives radio signals from interrogators on the ground, and selectively replies with a specific reply pulse or pulse group only to those...
Also: USCG PIlot Rescue, Gulfstream G280, Kalitta Pilots Approve, Supersonic NetJets? On Wednesday, March 3, Starship serial number (SN10) successfully completed SpaceX’s third high-altitude flight test of a Starship prototype from a SpaceX test site in Cameron County, Texas. Similar...
Rolls-Royce is expecting overall in-service cash costs relating to Trent 1000 technical issues to fall to £2.1-2.2 billion ($2.9-3.1 billion), down from £2.4 billion, following improved progress on remedial work. The Trent 1000 is an engine option for the Boeing...
Low-cost carrier Norwegian has sent its plan for financial restructuring to the Irish and Norwegian courts, as it seeks permission from creditors and shareholders to continue the remodelling of its business and initiate a capital raise. Low-cost carrier Norwegian has sent its plan for financial restructuring...
Norwegian regional carrier Wideroe has linked up with Rolls-Royce and aeronautics firm Tecnam to develop an all-electric passenger aircraft within the next five years. The aircraft would be suited to the commuter air transport market and enter service in 2026....
Oil and gas helicopter operator CHC Group is to acquire the offshore business of UK-headquartered Babcock for an undisclosed fee. Oil and gas helicopter operator CHC Group is to acquire the offshore business of UK-headquartered Babcock for an undisclosed fee....
Recent financial results from Asia-Pacific airlines highlight how the disappearance of bellyhold space has given a massive boost to cargo yields. Recent financial results from Asia-Pacific airlines highlight how the disappearance of bellyhold space has given a massive boost to cargo yields....
Rolls-Royce large engine flying hours were down by 57% last year, while deliveries of such engines almost halved to 264. The powerplant manufacturer disclosed the full-year impact of the air transport crisis as it turned in a £2.6 billion ($3.6...