Jon Hemmerdinger

Airports have hesitated to invest, certification challenges remain. Regulatory, commercial and operational hurdles leave unclear when in-development electric and hybrid-electric aircraft might actually enter service, according to a new US government report. The report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan research agency, comes as some electric aircraft developers insist they are closing in

CEO Val Miftakhov's departure follows a tumultuous period that included staff cuts in the USA and UK. The chief executive and founder of hydrogen-propulsion developer ZeroAvia left the company on 26 May, a move that comes several months after the firm made sweeping layoffs and adjusted its development plans amid funding constraints. CEO Val Miftakhov

On 29 June, Honeywell plans to divest its aerospace business into a distinct publicly traded company. Honeywell has revealed new branding for its aerospace business ahead of its plan to spin the division into a standalone publicly traded company later this month. "The dynamic Honeywell Aerospace brand centres on a new, evolved logo – a

The US engine maker says its hybrid studies will inform development of future engines for the next narrowbody passenger jets. GE Aerospace has completed its first ground test of a hybrid-electric modified CT7 turboprop, part of a broader company effort to develop hybrid technologies it says could make its next-generation engines more efficient. The engine

Fuel leaks caused by an inlet housing can cause fires, says the FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration intends to require airlines to replace fuel pumps in GE Aerospace GEnx turbofans to address an engine-fire risk. The agency took action after learning that a Boeing 787-8 powered by GEnx-1Bs "experienced a fuel imbalance caused by a

Boeing can deliver 777-9s prior to achieving the type's ETOPS approval but has not said if it will. Though Boeing is working complete the 777-9's flight-test programme this year, the company does not expect to complete the type's extended-range twin operations (ETOPS) approval work until sometime in 2027. That is according to chief executive Kelly

Fuel leaks caused by improperly torqued screws inside inlet housing pose safety risk, says the FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to require airlines to replace fuel pumps in GE Aerospace GEnx turbofans to address an engine-fire risk. The agency took action after learning that a Boeing 787-8 powered by GEnx-1Bs "experienced a fuel

Delayed certification of complex business-class seats also continues hindering 787 deliveries. GE Aerospace must get back on track with deliveries of GEnx turbofans before Boeing can achieve its goal of accelerating 787 production to 10 jets monthly this year, says Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg. The engine-supply issue, plus ongoing delays in certificating 787 business-class

Honeywell Aerospace intends to emerge from parent Honeywell with intense focus on operational efficiency, product investment and growth, executives say. Four Honeywell Aerospace test jets sat on the tarmac of Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport on 2 June, baking under a scorching desert sun. The line-up included a Boeing 757, Embraer 170, Gulfstream G550 and…

The Colorado firm is among a small group of developers working to bring all-electric pilot-training aircraft through certification. US start-up Bye Aerospace is nearing the first flight of its two-seat all-electric eFlyer 2 training aircraft and envisions a clear path to certification – possibly as soon as next year under new Federal Aviation Administration rules…