Pontifications: One “good” engine in future for RR, faulty business strategy and model: JP Morgan

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/02/07/pontifications-one-good-engine-in-future-for-rr-faulty-business-strategy-and-model-jp-morgan/ 

Our report last week about Rolls-Royce's new CEO characterizing the company in dire straits is just part of the story. Shortly before that, on January 18, JP Morgan issued a 38-page dissection... Read More

One of the World’s largest thermoplastic aerostructures successfully completed in STUNNING project

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/fokker/one-of-the-worlds-largest-thermoplastic-aerostructures-successfully-completed-in-stunning-project/ 

Clean Sky 2 Thermoplastic Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) lower half has been delivered, and at 8m by 4m is one of the largest known thermoplastic assemblies in the world Clean Sky 2 STUNNING project led by GKN Aerospace in partnership with Royal NLR Netherlands Aerospace Centre, Delft University of Technology and SAM|XL Advanced thermoplastic composite technology and […]

Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer Powers up for First Flight

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2023-02-06/turkeys-hurjet-trainer-powers-first-flight 

The Turkish Aerospace Hürjet advanced trainer has entered the pre-first flight test phase, including powering up the F404 engine for the first time

European regulator rules out single-pilot flying by 2030 | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/european-regulator-rules-out-single-pilot-flying-by-2030-2023-02-06/ 

European planemakers Airbus SE (AIR.PA) and Dassault Aviation SA (AM.PA) for solo flying in the cruise phase, which is less demanding than take-off and landing, when at least two pilots would still have to be in the cockpit.

Bombardier CEO Éric Martel Evolves Leadership Team Structure as Part of Forward-Looking Growth Strategy, Building on Company Momentum

https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-ceo-eric-martel-evolves-leadership-team-structure-part-forward-looking-growth
  • Jean-Christophe Gallagher appointed Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense
  • Paul Sislian appointed Executive Vice President of Bombardier Aftermarket Services & Strategy
  • David Murray appointed Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System
  • Eric Filion joins Bombardier to the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Programs and Supply Chain
  • Michel Ouellette will lead Engineering and Product Development until planned retirement later in 2023, following a 33-year, successful career