Airbus recently announced that the Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) of its A220 aircraft is set to increase by 2,268 kilograms from 2020, resulting in an increased range of 6,200 kilometers for its A220-300 aircraft and 6,290 kilometers for its A220-100 aircraft, almost 830 kilometers more than its previously advertised range. The company also reached a… Continue reading Airbus to Challenge Boeing with its Extended Range A220 Aircraft
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Google receives Government Approval to become First Drone Delivery Company
In April 2019, Google became the first drone operator to receive government approval as an airline, an important step that gives it the legal authority to begin delivering products to customers.
Stratolaunch creates History with Maiden Flight of All-Composite Space Launch Aircraft
On April 13, 2019, Stratolaunch System Corporation has successfully completed the maiden flight of the world’s largest all-composite aircraft, the Stratolaunch. The Stratolaunch aircraft enables convenient, reliable, and affordable access to space in a manner similar to that of any other aircraft. The aircraft is a mobile launch platform, the central reinforce wing of which,… Continue reading Stratolaunch creates History with Maiden Flight of All-Composite Space Launch Aircraft
Aircraft Sensors – A Pivotal Component Ensuring Passenger Safety and Development of Next-gen Aircraft
On October 29, 2018, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by the Indonesian airline Lion Air crashed, killing all 189 passengers and crew. Another Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed on March 10, 2019, killing all 157 passengers and crew. The main reason for both accidents was false data provided by… Continue reading Aircraft Sensors – A Pivotal Component Ensuring Passenger Safety and Development of Next-gen Aircraft
US Department Of Defense (DoD) awards USD 4.1 Billion Contract for Missile Defense System
Over the last two decades, the US has continuously invested in technology development and deployment of layered missile defense systems for the protection of its homeland and its forces abroad. It faces threats from countries, such as North Korea, Iran, Russia, and China as these countries are deploying offensive missile systems. The US continues to… Continue reading US Department Of Defense (DoD) awards USD 4.1 Billion Contract for Missile Defense System
Boeing 737 Max Aircraft Grounded Amid Safety Concerns
The tragic loss of life due to the crashing of the Lion Air flight 610 in October 2018 and the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 resulted in the global grounding of the Boeing 737 Max until the cause of the crash could be reliably identified. Globally, 371 of these aircraft have been grounded. The potential risk… Continue reading Boeing 737 Max Aircraft Grounded Amid Safety Concerns
Airbus Helicopters Announces 43 Orders at Heli-Expo 2019 and Launches a New Version of its H145
March 7, 2019 – Airbus Helicopters (France) concluded the Heli-Expo 2019 with 43 new orders for its major civil product range, namely the H125, H130, H135, H145, H160, H175, and H225 aircraft across the globe. Of the 43 helicopters, 49% orders were from its longstanding customer, Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) (US), for a mix… Continue reading Airbus Helicopters Announces 43 Orders at Heli-Expo 2019 and Launches a New Version of its H145
Boeing Unveils a New Unmanned Aircraft “Boeing Airpower Teaming System” in Australia
Boeing introduced the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, a new unmanned system which will be designed and developed by Boeing Australia with investment from the Australian Department of Defence. The unmanned aircraft model was introduced at the Australian International Airshow by the Australian Minister of Defence, Mr. Christopher Pyne. Boeing (US) and the Australian government will… Continue reading Boeing Unveils a New Unmanned Aircraft “Boeing Airpower Teaming System” in Australia
Boeing Successfully Completes the First Flight Test for its Autonomous, e-VTOL, Passenger Air Vehicle (PAV)
Boeing NeXt, which leads Boeing’s urban air mobility division, worked together with Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to design and develop the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company successfully tested the aircraft’s autonomous functions and ground control systems of its autonomous Passenger Air Vehicle (PAV) on 22nd January, 2019. MarketsandMarkets™ View Point:… Continue reading Boeing Successfully Completes the First Flight Test for its Autonomous, e-VTOL, Passenger Air Vehicle (PAV)
FADEC Alliance signs agreement with Lufthansa Technik to provide FADEC availability services for leap engines globally.
In Jan 2019, FADEC Alliance signed a 25-year agreement with Lufthansa Technik to provide Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) availability services for LEAP engines globally. LEAP engines are high by-pass turbofan engines which are highly reliable and high performance, enabling 15% lower fuel consumption as well as life cycle maintenance costs in comparison to… Continue reading FADEC Alliance signs agreement with Lufthansa Technik to provide FADEC availability services for leap engines globally.