Insight: Why We Won’t See All-New Airplane Programs in Near Term
The risks of technological obsolescence on the cusp of a technology change to electric propulsion warrant caution for all-new programs.
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Deutsche Aircraft upgrades to P&W PW127XT-S engines
German start-up Deutsche Aircraft has upgraded its engine selection from the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127S to the new PW127XT-S turboprop to power its D328eco regional airliner. DA also has deepened its collaboration with the engine maker to include next-generation technologies,…
Qatar Airways returns to profitability after four years
Qatar Airways returned to profitability for the first time since 2017 and reported its highest-ever profit for FY21/22 at QAR 5.6 billion ($1.54 billion). According to the airline, this is 200 percent above its highest historical profit in 2016 and…
Heart Aerospace de-risks ES-19 certification
European start-up Heart Aerospace is planning to certify its battery-powered, full electric ES-19 regional aircraft under a higher weight category than originally planned. This change allows it “to optimize the product, reduce regulatory risk, and increase the accessible market”, Heart says…
AG600 Firefighter Takes Flight
AVIC developed a new configuration for its AG600 large amphibian aircraft and that new version, in firefighter configuration, recently successfully completed its first flight. The AG600 Firefighter aircraft took off from Zuhai Jinwan airport on May 31st and spent 20…
Star Announces Sales Agreement with Astral Aviation
Star Announces Sales Agreement with Astral Aviation