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Tempest On Course To Be an Air Combat Game-changer

While the Tempest has become a trinational program, the UK’s industrial team is already making good progress with technology demonstrations.

Bombardier Pitches Special-mission Conversions for its Bizjets

From Learjet 75s to Global 7500s, Bombardier's range of business jets stand as candidates for special mission conversion.

Maintenance and Modifications

Wizz Air Proves “Cash is King”

Privately owned Wizz Air carries some two to three years’ worth of liquidity.

CTOs Optimistic on Net-zero 2050 Target for Aviation

Chief technology officers from major aerospace OEMs shared their thoughts on how the industry can reach carbon-reduction targets.

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Safran, ZF Aviation Team on Ardiden 3-based Turboprop

Safran Helicopter Engines and ZF Aviation Technology have signed an MoA to offer a turboprop engine based on the Safran Ardiden 3 turboshaft.

Europe On Course for Two Future Combat Programs

While many see a single European FCAS program being the best way forward, national ambitions are suggesting that this will not happen any time soon.

A4E Renews Call To Prolong Slot Rule Waiver Through March

The airline group asserts that the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and its impact on demand justify their demand to freeze their slot portfolios.

Pandemic Likely to Delay New Aircraft Developments for Years

Industry leaders estimate that the industry won't see any major new aircraft announcements for three to four years as airlines/OEMs struggle to recover.

Smart Factories Forge Path to Future

A smart factory can be a way to help manufacturers keep their doors open to support customers.

Group Sees Cabin Opportunities for UK Companies

The Aerospace Technology Institute's mandate is to advance innovation among the UK's aviation industry.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innovation Key To Helping Aerospace Climb Out of Covid Crisis

Though Covid-19 has delivered a “body blow” to the aerospace industry, it will come back better and stronger thanks to the industry’s innovative spirit.

Regulations and Government

Typhoon’s E-scan Radar Introduction Months Away

Deliveries of Typhoons with electronically-scanned array radars are approaching, but new development paths are emerging among the original partners.

UK Collaboration Eyes Sustainable Composites

Despite the aerospace industry's high rate of aluminum aircraft recycling, use of composites is adding a layer of complexity to that effort.

ADS Says UK Aerospace Needs Urgent, Long-term Support

UK industry group ADS says the government must match public spending by other countries' aerospace industries to deal with threats posed by Covid, Brexit.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Embraer Takes Long View Following Boeing Deal Debacle

The reintegration of Embraer’s commercial aviation unit with the wider enterprise has advanced on schedule.

Stratasys to Ship Fourth 3D Printer for BAE's Samlesbury Plant

BAE Systems is one of a number of companies embracing additive manufacturing as a means of streamlining production and reducing costs and lead times.

UK Aerospace Could be a 'Sitting Duck' For Better-funded Rivals

Former Airbus COO Tom Williams issued a blunt warning about the dangers facing the UK aerospace industry dealing with both Covid and Brexit.

Regulations and Government

Indonesia Interested in Austria’s Typhoons

In its ongoing search for an F-5 replacement the Indonesian air force has shown interest in the Austrian Typhoons, whose future is far from certain.

UK Aims To Decarbonize Aviation as Part of Covid Recovery

UK government and industry leaders consider the steps they will need to take to generate rapid progress in achieving net-zero carbon objectives.

Roland Berger Calls for Incremental Green Steps to Net Zero

Roland Berger this week published a roadmap to get the aviation industry to achieve its net zero environmental goals by 2050.

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