Concerns mount about Germany's F-35 jet purchase plan
Germany's defence ministry has raised serious concerns about the planned purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets, part of the country's military modernisation drive, according to documents seen by AFP.
A lost decade for new airplanes
Pontifications: A lost decade for new airplanes https://leehamnews.com/2022/12/05/pontifications-a-lost-decade-for-new-airplanes/
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Explosion Hits Engels-2 Airbase, Russia, Reportedly Damaging At Least Two Tu-95 Bombers
Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers were damaged in the attack. Engels-2 airbase, located in Saratov Oblast, some 400 km southeast of Moscow and roughly 700 km from the [...]
EASA Could Mandate 737 MAX Retrofits If Congress Doesn't
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has indicated it may demand safety retrofits to the Boeing 737 MAX regardless of what Congress decides. The two key changes involve an additional angle of attack measuring system and a stall warning silencing switch to enhance the plane's safety. Let's explore this story in greater detail below.
Why Single Jet Commercial Aircraft Aren't Just Around The Corner
Over the past few decades, we have seen commercial airliners transition from four engines to a standard of two. With airline economics so closely tied to fuel efficiency and maintenance costs, along with the evolution of ETOPS certification, this is far from surprising. It would seem that the next logical step on the efficiency ladder would be to move from two engines to fly on just one. After all, there are several general aviation and military aircraft that do just that. So why are we unlikely to see airlines operating commercial aircraft on a single jet engine anytime soon? Let's dive a little deeper into the topic.
National Airlines Boeing 747 Carries A Rocket From South Korea To Brazil
On Friday, December 2nd, a National Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter took off from Seoul's Incheon International Airport. It made the long flight journey, with a stop in between, before landing at Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport in Brazil the following day. Except this was no ordinary cargo flight, as the jumbo freighter was transporting a 15-tonne hybrid rocket.
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Boeing Announces New International Leaders
Former Australian diplomat and minister Dr. Brendan Nelson named the new president of Boeing International
Volare signs for 10 Lilium eVTOL jets
UK charter specialist Volare has become the latest customer for the Lilium electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, with a "firm commitment" for 10 aircraft with 10 options.
Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega orders 12 additional five-bladed H145s for its mountain bases
MagniX Makes Leap from Electric Motors to Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Electric motor developer MagniX has doubled down on its efforts to make aviation more sustainable by entering the hydrogen fuel cell market.
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