Airbus has announced the death of engineering icon Bernard Ziegler, the figure it credits with driving introduction of the commercial digital fly-by-wire technology which became a fundamental characteristic of the airframer’s aircraft. While Ziegler’s legacy – the use of sidestick controls and the software which provided flight-envelope protection – emerged with the Airbus A320 more than three decades ago, it ultimately spread beyond Airbus, with similar technology featuring in a...Continue Reading
SIA Engineering fell into the red for its full-year financial results, saying that the aerospace industry’s path to recovery is “still fraught with risks”, including the emergence of new coronavirus strains and a resurgence in virus cases. SIA Engineering fell into the red for its full-year financial results, saying that the aerospace industry’s path to recovery is “still fraught with risks”, including the emergence of new coronavirus strains and a...Continue Reading
Long-time tactical drone maker AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of ground robot manufacturer Telerob for $45.4 million in cash and a pay-off of $9.4 million of the firm’s debt. Long-time tactical drone maker AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of ground robot manufacturer Telerob for $45.4 million in cash and a pay-off of $9.4 million of the firm’s debt. The purchase of the German company is an initial step in AeroVironment’s...Continue Reading
Malaysia Airlines has the option of extending lease rental deferrals into 2022 if the market for air travel does not recover quickly enough. Malaysia Airlines has the option of extending lease rental deferrals into 2022 if the market for air travel does not recover quickly enough. “We have power-by-the-hour arrangements for our fleet for the whole of 2021, but… we do have an option for contingent deferral to be in...Continue Reading
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, turned a slim profit in the first three months of the year as the company prepares for a busy summer with a “bullish” outlook. Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, turned a slim profit in the first three months of the year as the company prepares for a busy summer with a “bullish” outlook. “Based on...Continue Reading
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