by Richard Schuurman | Jun 8, 2021 | Aerospace |
Engine maker Rolls-Royce recently officially opened a brand-new indoor testbed for the future generation of powerplants. Called Testbed 80 and situated at its Derby headquarters, the facility will be the home of UltraFan when the demonstrator starts ground testing in...
by Ernest Arvai | Jun 4, 2021 | Aerospace |
The aviation world is about to dramatically change, moving from conventional power toward electrification. It is a process that has been percolating for several years. The major auto manufacturers have joined Tesla and we will soon have a panoply of electric autos to...
by Richard Schuurman | May 2, 2021 | Aerospace |
Weak first-quarter results haven’t only left their marks on aircraft manufacturers and airlines but of course on suppliers too. Last week, we heard some updates from various engine manufacturers and component suppliers that provide some perspective on where the...
by Richard Schuurman | Mar 29, 2021 | Aerospace |
2026 looks set to become a year of make-shift for Scandinavia’s regional and domestic air travel. It’s the year when both Norway’s Wideroe and Finnair plan to start operating full-electric 19-seaters on domestic routes. Wideroe and Finnair confirmed their intentions...
by Richard Schuurman | Mar 14, 2021 | Aerospace |
The extension of the contract that confirms Rolls-Royce as the exclusive supplier until 2030 for the Airbus A350-family is a major boost for the Derby-based engine manufacturer. It secures its return on investment on the twin-aisle program, although the Covid-crisis...
