Dominic Perry

London

News Editor at Flightglobal

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Spanish navy takes first two NH90 TTHs

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

All three branches of Spain’s armed forces are now operators of the NH Industries (NHI) NH90 helicopter following the delivery of a pair of the multirole rotorcraft to the nation’s navy. Handed over at the Albacete facility of NHI member company Airbus Helicopters, the two NH90 TTHs are configured for naval transport missions.
CAeS confident on fresh investment as new chief executive looks beyond recent turbulence

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is closing in on fresh investment from existing shareholders that should secure its immediate future and allow the start of ground tests of its hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.
Footage suggests Vertical VX4 may have achieved CTOL flight

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

There are indications that Vertical Aerospace may have performed the first flight of its VX4 aircraft in a conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) configuration. To date, the VX4 prototype (G-EVTA) has only carried out vertical take-offs and landings and has not left the confines of its Kemble airfield test base.
Vueling signs for MicroTau sharkskin technology

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

IAG budget airline Vueling plans to become the first European customer for the fuel-saving sharkskin coating developed by Australian firm MicroTau. Covered by a letter of intent between the pair, the agreement will see Vueling supporting the certification of MicroTau’s Riblet Modification Package (RMP) for future application to the carrier’s narrowbody fleet.
Horizon stays level-headed as it hails crucial transition test milestone

3 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Canadian electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Horizon Aircraft has concluded flight testing with its uncrewed X5 scaled demonstrator – achieving a full transition to wing-borne flight – keeping the company on track for a maiden sortie of a full-size prototype of its Cavorite X7 in 2027. Horizon’s hybrid eVTOL architecture uses 14 electric fans for vertical lift – 10 in the wing and four in the canards – covered by sliding panels.
Otto outlines plans for ultra-low-drag Phantom 3500

3 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Texas-based Otto Aviation is confident that by early 2027 it will have begun flight tests of its Phantom 3500 – an envisioned super-midsize business jet that harnesses an ultra-low-drag, lightweight design to enable flights of up to 3,700nm (6,850km) while burning 50% less fuel than rivals.
Leonardo stands up new aeronautics division

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Leonardo has formally established a new aeronautics division, consolidating its activities in the aerostructures, fixed-wing aircraft and uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) sectors. Previously, those operations were split between the aircraft and aerostructures units.
Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic to set up new Trent MRO centre

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic are to establish a new maintenance, repair and overhaul centre at Istanbul airport capable of handling the UK propulsion specialist’s newest widebody engines. Scheduled to open by the end of 2027, the facility will be able to perform comprehensive maintenance services on Trent XWB-84 and -97 and Trent 7000 engines powering the Airbus A350-900, -1000 and A330neo, respectively.
Falcon 6X business jet gains steep-approach approval

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X has been cleared by European regulators for steep-approach landings, expanding the number of airports available to the ultra-wide-body business jet. Detailed in an update to the twinjet’s type certification data, the approval was disclosed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency on 5 May. It permits the Falcon 6X to fly steep approaches of up to 5.5°, the data shows.
University of Alaska Fairbanks picks Windracers Ultra for uncrewed cargo trials

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Dominic Perry

UK-based Windracers has secured another customer for its Ultra cargo drone, with the latest client promising to test the aircraft in equally tough operating conditions. Having already proved its worth to the British Antarctic Survey in operations near to the South Pole, the Ultra will now be put through its paces on the other side of the planet by the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), which has acquired two Mk1 examples.