Aviation News

Siemens signed an agreement to sell its eAircraft unit to Rolls-Royce at the Paris Airshow in Le Bourget, France, on Tuesday. Siemens eAircraft, which develops electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for the aerospace industry, has facilities in Germany and Hungary and employees approximately 180 people. Siemens reports that it has been working on electric aircraft […]

NASA’s all-electric X-plane has made significant progress toward its stated goal of “demonstrating innovative technology through electric-powered experimental flight,” the agency announced on Thursday. The X-57 Maxwell, a modified Tecnam P2006T, has been undergoing a series of phased modifications (“Mods”) in preparation for its first flight and eventual use as an electric propulsion research platform. […]

Better training protocols must be in place and both public and industry trust regained before the Boeing 737 MAX can return to use, industry stakeholders told the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation during a hearing on the status of the 737 MAX on Wednesday. According to subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen, the hearing aimed […]

Airbus unveiled the latest version of its single-aisle A321neo passenger jet, the A321XLR, at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France, on Monday. The A321XLR (eXtra Long Range) will have a range of up to 4,700 NM, a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 101 metric tons and, according to Airbus, a “30% lower fuel […]

CubCrafters is building out its house. Because a good portion of the 100 aircraft the Yakima, Washington-based manufacturer plans to build in 2019 are experimental versions as part of its Factory eXperimental builder-assistance program, it needed an extra 11,000 square feet of floor space, which it now has. The company says that its “growth has […]

Designed for primarily for VFR aircraft, the Aspen Evolution E5 Electronic Flight Instrument has received STC approval for installations without an onboard GPS. That is, it’s meant to be installed with a conventional set of nav/comm radios. The E5 is approved for IFR flight when it’s connected to a TSO’d GPS. According to the company, […]

At an airshow typically dominated by military, airline and business-aviation news, you wouldn’t think a mere toy would command much interest. Until, that is, the toy is a three-ton, full-scale X-Wing fighter straight out of Star Wars. According to the toymaker, the X-Wing is 6 feet tall and 30 feet long. It required 2500 man-hours […]

The head of American Airlines’ pilot unit strenuously defended the pilots of Ethiopian Air 737 MAX that crashed in March and he questioned the certification process in place when the MAX was approved. Allied Pilot Association President Daniel Carey made the remarks in a transcript released ahead of a House hearing on the 737 MAX. […]

Despite having been grounded since March and a profound lack of recent orders for Boeing’s beleaguered 737 MAX, good news arrived at the Paris Air Show as the International Airlines Group (IAG) and Boeing announced signing a letter of intent for 200 of the single-aisle jets. IAG is the parent company of Aer Lingus, British […]

Appareo Aviation, maker of the Stratus ADS-B-ready transponder and Vision 1000 flight-monitoring system, has purchased electronic flight bag (EFB) developer Aerovie. This move will allow Appareo to provide its own EFB and related flight apps for its hardware.  “We were very impressed with the Aerovie team as we worked on the integration, and pleased with […]