The US Navy plans to acquire up to 120 Aerovironment Blackwing unmanned air vehicles (UAV) for its submarines. The US Navy (USN) plans to acquire up to 120 Aerovironment Blackwing unmanned air vehicles (UAV) for its submarines. The first drone is expected to be delivered as early as August 2021, says the service in a sole source notice it posted online on 9 March. The last UAV is scheduled to...Continue Reading
Deliveries of ATR turboprops barely reached double-figures last year as the joint-venture manufacturer saw demand slump due to the pandemic. Deliveries of ATR turboprops barely reached double-figures last year as the joint-venture manufacturer saw demand slump due to the pandemic. In all, the airframer shipped just 10 aircraft in 2020 – with nine of those handed over in the final quarter. That marks a sharp decline on the 68 units...Continue Reading
German seating manufacturer believes it can sell more into segment, as industry resizes after pandemic. Recaro believes it can boost its presence in a growing regional aircraft market after winning its first seat deal in the segment, with KLM Cityhopper. Source: BillyPix Hiller says regional market was focus for Recaro before pandemic The German manufacturer’s economy BL3710 and lighter SL3710 products are being line-fitted on KLM Cityhopper’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2s,...Continue Reading
Boeing landed orders for 82 new commercial aircraft and was hit by only 51 cancellations in February, marking the first month since November 2019 that the airframer’s net order total has been in positive territory. Boeing landed orders for 82 new commercial aircraft and was hit by only 51 cancellations in February, marking the first month since November 2019 that the airframer’s net order total has been in positive territory....Continue Reading
NASA has launched a research effort aimed at squeezing 5-10% more fuel efficiency out of turbofan cores, with the goal of developing engine technology for future commercial aircraft, possibly including an eventual Boeing 737 replacement. NASA has launched a research effort aimed at squeezing 5-10% more fuel efficiency out of turbofan cores, with the goal of developing engine technology for future commercial aircraft, possibly including an eventual Boeing 737 replacement....Continue Reading
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