David Kaminski-Morrow

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Air Transport Editor at Flightglobal

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Inquiry highlights training demands for altiport flying after PC-12 accident at Courchevel

23 hours ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

French investigators have underlined the importance of rigorous training for operations at altiports – airports in mountainous terrain – after a Pilatus PC-12 collided with the steep runway slope at Courchevel. The airport has been the scene of a number of accidents in recent years, including a similar strike by another PC-12 from the same company, EAPC, in 2017.
United Engine aims for PD-8 certification by year-end

2 days ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia’s United Engine is aiming to complete certification of the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine, developed for the Yakovlev SJ-100, by the end of the year. Flight-testing of the PD-8 – using a modified Superjet 100 airframe – commenced in mid-March. United Engine chief Alexander Grachev mentioned the certification timetable for the powerplant as the company detailed its implementation of domestic software for engine parts design and production preparation.
Three Turkish flights inaugurate triple-independent runway operations at Istanbul

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Istanbul’s international airport has implemented a triple-independent runway operation, which will increase hourly traffic capacity from 120 to 148 aircraft movements. The airport’s operator, IGA, claims the hub becomes the first airport in Europe to operate such a system. It demonstrated the triple-runway introduction on 17 April with simultaneous departure of three Turkish Airlines flights at about 11:20.
Unreported high-load incident spurs Airbus to warn pilots over rudder use

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus has emphasised to pilots that rudder pedals should not be used to counter turbulence- or vortex-induced roll, and to ensure any high-load event is documented and promptly reported. The airframer has highlighted an incident involving an A320 which, during a climb from 30,000ft to 36,000ft, unexpectedly rolled into a 52° right bank. Its pilot countered with both the sidestick and rudder pedals.
Russian airline operator Aurora Group obtains approval to perform UAV services

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation. It states that the operating certificate, following assessment by federal aviation regulator Rosaviatsia, is formal confirmation of its readiness to carry out UAV services and “develop a new direction”.
Russian ministry initiates Rb14bn project to improve PD-14 engine for MC-21

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia’s trade and industry ministry has issued a call for tenders for a project to improve the Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine which powers the Yakovlev MC-21-310. The ministry’s tender – published on an official government portal in the first half of April – states that more than Rb14.2 billion ($170 million) is being allocated to the three-stage project. This modernisation effort is set to last nearly three years, with the work to be completed in December 2027.
Airbus shareholders renew Faury’s mandate as tariff uncertainty persists

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus shareholders have voted to renew the board mandate of chief executive Guillaume Faury for a further three years. The resolution was adopted at the airframer’s annual general meeting on 15 April. Airbus documents show the vote overwhelmingly backed Faury’s renewal, with more than 99.9% in favour. Faury will remain in the post until the close of the 2028 meeting.
Chinese inquiry confirms ignition of leaking oxygen destroyed Tu-204 freighter

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Chinese investigators have found that the fire which destroyed a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter at Hangzhou originated from a crew oxygen system malfunction in the right-hand side of the cockpit, with leaking oxygen ignited by hot components. The Aviastar-Tu twinjet (RA-64032), with eight occupants, had been departing for a flight to Novosibirsk on 8 January 2022.
Prototype SJ-100 flown at maximum cruise altitude during flight tests

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Yakovlev’s SJ-100 testbed has carried out a flight at its service ceiling of 12,200m (40,000ft) as part of the development programme. The testbed, aircraft 97001, is the first experimental import-substituted airframe – although it still flies with PowerJet SaM146 engines rather than the Russian-built Aviadvigatel PD-8. It conducted the sortie on 12 April, 10 months after the jet .
Wet-lease carrier German Airways' fleet undergoing repaint with new livery

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

German Airways has unveiled a new livery for its Embraer 190 aircraft, most of which are operating for Dutch regional carrier KLM Cityhopper. The Cologne-based wet-lease specialist’s initial aircraft (D-AJHW) has undergone repainting and is set to return to operation after a maintenance check. German Airways – which emerged through the combination of regional carriers WDL Aviation and LGW, under the logistics firm Zeitfracht Group – has eight E190s.