Commercial Aviation

video Aug 16, 2019

Podcast: Is the UAM Market Overhyped?

Graham Warwick and Richard Aboulafia got together to discuss how big the UAM market will be. Will there be fireworks, or harmony? Listen and find out.

Article Aug 14, 2019

Startup Sees Fuel Cell Future For Regional Aviation

Startup already flying modified Piper Malibu on test flights in California.

Article Aug 13, 2019

Industry Urges FAA To Address Large Drone Regulations

The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) is calling on the FAA and the White House to speed the development of regulations allowing the commercial use of large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Article Aug 13, 2019

Facing A321neo Production Hurdles, Airbus Adds Final Assembly Capacity

When Airbus launched the A320neo line, it was hoping to continue the success for some years. But volume and added complexity has had production consequences.

Article Aug 12, 2019

Proposal For Russian-Built Engine For Craic CR929 Gets New Push

Russian engine manufacturer Aviadvigatel is pushing its PD-35 as the preferred engine choice for the Craic CR929 widebody airliner, despite an existing agreement for a jointly developed turbofan for the Russo-Chinese aircraft.

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Article Aug 12, 2019

Industry NextGen Committee Recommends Avionics ‘Minimum Capabilities’

The NextGen Advisory Committee has defined core capabilities for future airliner models.

Article Aug 9, 2019

Battery/Motor Strategy Key To Eviation’s Electric Aircraft Plan

Alice design decisions are explained as electric motor makers race for a place on launch product.

Article Aug 9, 2019

The Best State For An Aerospace Manufacturer? Hint: It’s Evergreen

Just having major operations within one state did not seem to tip the scale in PwC’s aerospace manufacturing attractiveness rankings. But one state has it all.

Article Aug 8, 2019

ADS-B Mandate Skips Sensitive Missions And Non-Equipped Aircraft

While ADS-B has been installed on various military models, only a few of the roughly 13,000 manned DOD aircraft will be equipped when the mandate takes effect.

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Article Aug 8, 2019

Boeing 737 Suppliers Report Minimal Disruption, Much Uncertainty

Most aerostructures segment suppliers are insulated by a short-term contract guaranteeing a higher production rate.

Page Aug. 7, 2019

Shifting Dynamics of the Asian Airline Industry

The competitive dynamics of the Asia-Pacific airline industry are shifting this year, as some of the region’s major players look to strengthen their positions by increasing their cooperation with other carriers.

Article Aug 7, 2019

Is Lithium-Sulfur The Answer To Electric Aviation’s Battery Limits?

UK startup Oxis Energy is gearing up for commercial production of high-energy-density batteries, with aviation as a target market.

Article Aug 7, 2019

European Airlines Shape Up For Challenges Ahead

A mixed bag of European airline results and strategy announcements underscores the big challenges carriers in the region are negotiating.

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Commentary Aug 6, 2019

Opinion: The Mistakes Behind Bombardier’s Commercial Aircraft Failures

Management made several strategic mistakes that could have been avoided had they been more lucid about their market and the industry dynamics.

Article Aug 5, 2019

MAX Ramp-Up Key To GOL’s Cost-Containment

Brazilian LCC GOL is betting on a rapid increase in its Boeing 737 MAX fleet in 2020 to help it keep costs in check as it continues to grow.

Article Aug 5, 2019

The Week In Technology, Aug. 5-9, 2019

Bye and Oxis team on batteries; Wright tests hybrid propulsion; TsAGI’s next-gen regional; DLR’s cargo autogyro; AFRL flies autonomy; DARPA backs flow control.

Gallery Aug 5, 2019

A Short History Of Making Flying Safer

The pioneer years of aviation included both successful and misguided efforts to make the number of safe landings approximate to the number of takeoffs. Here are some notable examples on both sides of that record.

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