Safran Arriel engine selected to power new Robinson R88 helicopter Safran Helicopter Engines and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced today their exclusive partnership to power the R88. This new helicopter will be equipped with the 950 shp power class Arriel 2W, the newest variant of the Arriel family. By choosing the Arriel, Robinson Helicopter Company has selected the benchmark engine...Read More

Engine MRO: Navigating the future with AI, robotics, and sustainability According to marketresearchfuture.com, the Aircraft Engine MRO Market industry is projected to grow from USD 24.1 Billion in 2024 to USD 34.5 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.80% during the forecast period (2024 – 2030). With a spurt in demand for commercial air travel...Read More

Inside KLM (Follow link for article Photos) By Simone Chellini KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) is the world’s oldest airline. It operates a fleet of Airbus A321neo, A330, Boeing 737, Boeing 787, and Boeing 777 aircraft, and it has a large maintenance effort to match its extensive fleet. Our tour started in the Engines Services shop, where multiple lines are...Read More

‘Next Gen’ Tecnam P2006T Gets EASA Certification By Mark Phelps Tecnam announced this week its P2006T NG (Next Generation) piston twin has been granted European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. The news comes 15 years after the original P2006T entered the market. Among the improvements is a redesigned flight deck with a center console accommodating a Garmin GCU 477 Flight...Read More

China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Completes All Prior-Certification Flight Tests By Xinhua China’s AG600 large amphibious aircraft on Friday completed all of its prior-certification flight test subjects, a key step toward achieving its airworthiness certification target, announced the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The Chinese independently-developed AG600 aircraft on Friday accomplished the compliance flight test subject of combustible liquid discharge...Read More

Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Successfully Completes EMI Testing NASA’s X-59 Completes Electromagnetic Testing By Nicholas Cholula NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft has cleared electromagnetic testing, confirming its systems will work together safely, without interference across a range of scenarios. “Reaching this phase shows that the aircraft integration is advancing,” said Yohan Lin, NASA’s X-59 avionics lead. “It’s exciting to...Read More

Clean Aviation launches its Third Call for Proposals with 950 Million Euros Research Effort Clean Aviation is excited to announce the launch of its Third Call for Proposals, calling for innovators and stakeholders across the aviation sector to contribute with disruptive projects to accelerate the decarbonisation of aviation. With up to €380 million in EU funding, corresponding to a total research effort of...Read More

IATA Annual Safety Report Message from the Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF) Secretary: Hanada Said This year, IATA proudly presents the 61st edition of the IATA Annual Safety Report. Since its launch in 1964, this report has evolved into an essential resource for compiling, monitoring, and analyzing accident data to enhance safety of commercial aviation. Throughout its history, the IATA...Read More

FAA Advises Boeing 757 Freighter Operators to Evaluate Cargo Doors By Caleb Revill The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advising operators of Boeing 757-200 freighter planes to be aware of an “airworthiness concern” regarding the main deck cargo door opening while in flight. The bulletin, issued Friday, stated that this concern is not an unsafe condition that...Read More

British Airways To Acquire Boeing Gatwick MRO Hangar By James Pozzi British Airways is set to grow its domestic maintenance presence by acquiring Boeing’s MRO operation at London Gatwick Airport. The UK flag carrier announced the acquisition Feb. 17, subject to conditions, and says it will establish a new wholly owned subsidiary called British Airways Engineering Gatwick. The business will join...Read More