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Hybrid Airships Make a Slow Takeoff

The strong green credentials of hybrid airships raise new hopes of market acceptance.

Promising Future Expected for Thermoplastic Composites

Advances in high-volume manufacturing and welding of thermoplastic carbon-fiber parts prompt OEMs to study further applications for the material.

CR929 Widebody Suffers Delays Due To Lack of Engine

The Comac/UAC joint venture's CR929 program might not see deliveries begin until 2030, if Western engines remain unavailable.

New Large-cabin Business Jets Reflect Private Aviation Boom

Gulfstream and Dassault are both close to bringing their respective new G700 and Falcon 6X models to market, while Bombardier has unveiled the Global 8000.

Videos

AgustaWestland AW609 Test Pilot Describes What its Like to Fly a Tiltrotor

AgustaWestland AW609 Test Pilot Describes What its Like to Fly a Tiltrotor

Sud SA-318C Helicopter Lands at HAI HeliExpo 2015

Sud SA-318C Helicopter Lands at HAI HeliExpo 2015

Bell Helicopters Announces Order of New 407GXP Model

Bell Helicopters Announces Order of New 407GXP Model

Airbus Helicopters Unveils All-Composite H160 Medium Twin at HeliExpo

Airbus Helicopters Unveils All-Composite H160 Medium Twin at HeliExpo

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UK Aviation Industry Unhappy at Loss of EASA Membership

The post-Brexit transition period for mutual aviation license and approvals recognition ends on Dec. 31, 2022.

Winglet Tech Looks To Citation Latitude for Next Project

Winglet Technology plans to amend its Citation Sovereign winglet STC to include the newer Latitude business jet.

Digital Copilot Approach Cuts Pilot Workload, Say OEMs

Automation has become key in reducing pilot workload and Merlin Labs expects entry of its one-pilot solution into commercial service by end-2023.

Typhoon’s Electronic Attack Radar On Course for Flight in 2023

The UK-led ECRS Mk2 radar undergoes development for the Typhoon on a separate track from that of the German-Spanish ECRS.Mk 1.

ATR’s Hard-Landing Analysis Tool Proving Worthwhile

Within its first three months of service the Smart Lander tool allowed ATR to advise operators rapidly of landing gear maintenance needs.

War Makes for Grim Prospects for Ukraine's Aviation Industry

Ukraine's aviation industry was faltering before the war with Russia and is now almost completely destroyed.

Embraer Finds Its Stride after Failed Boeing Deal

The Covid crisis and the failed sale of its commercial division has forced Embraer to sharpen its focus on efficiency and innovation.

TAI To Roll Out Turkish Fighter in 2023

The conglomerate’s CEO lays claim as one of the world’s top 100 defense companies

Partnerships Key as Tempest Begins To Take Shape

The UK is forging ties with Sweden, Italy and, increasingly, Japan as development of the Tempest and Future Combat Air System progresses.

Defense Industry Focus Shifts from Farnborough

Preceding the famous trade show, a major defense conference and corporate hospitality at RIAT provide alternative marketing opportunities.

Aviation's Electric Dreams Fast Approach Reality

Several electric aircraft developers and partners supporting them with new propulsion technology expect to see their wares in service within a few years.

Aeralis’s Modular Aircraft Advances Toward the Hardware Stage

Aeralis has seen considerable progress in the development of its modular aircraft concept through a series of high-level agreements.

Farnborough Show Set To Boost Conflicted Aerospace Industry

The aerospace and defense community has been through an existential challenge since the 2018 show, and it still faces multiple post-Covid difficulties.

AeroDelft Student Team Flies Hydrogen Phoenix Prototype

The battery-powered prototype aced its initial test flight on June 14, and the full-scale model made its debut taxi run on July 7.

Russia’s Slon Heavyweight Completes Latest Research Cycle

Intended to replace the An-124 Ruslan, the Slon will feature a wider cross section and more powerful engines.

Airbus Creates ACJ TwoTwenty Studio

Buyers of the ACJ TwoTwenty VIP business jet can fully outfit their airplane in Airbus's new creative studio in Toulouse, France.

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