November 18, 2022

Rolls-Royce ALECSys demonstrator engine flies at altitude for the first time

Rolls-Royce has announced that its Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System (ALECSys) demonstrator engine has entered into its final testing phase with successful testing at altitudes up to 40,000 feet. The testing also included several engine relights under varying conditions. The ALECSys system involves an innovative lean-burn combustion system which improves the pre-mixing of fuel and …

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Delta promotes Peter Carter to E.V.P. External Affairs

People

Peter Carter has been promoted to E.V.P. External Affairs, expanding his role leading Delta Air Lines’ (Delta) legal, regulatory and government affairs functions to oversee the airline’s international, innovation and sustainability strategy. Carter will remain on the Delta Leadership Committee. Carter joined Delta in 2015 as E.V.P and Chief Legal Officer with a focus on …

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Weak air cargo demand continues into November, reports WorldACD

Other News

There are still no signs of any fourth-quarter (Q4) seasonal uplift in air cargo demand or pricing, with the downward trend of the last several months continuing into the second week of November – when peak season is usually in full-flow. Following a steep decline in the week to November 6, (week 44), reported by …

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Airbus invests in Canadian climate solutions company, Carbon Engineering

Financial

Airbus is to invests in Carbon Engineering, a Canadian-based climate solutions company, operating the largest Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) Research & Development facility in the world. The investment will contribute to funding part of Carbon Engineering’s advanced direct air capture R&D technologies at the company’s Innovation Centre in Squamish, B.C., Canada. DACC is a …

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Boeing reorganises Defense, Space & Security business unit

Military & Defense

Boeing has announced a series of executive leadership changes and reorganisations aimed at accelerating operational discipline, first-time quality and performance while streamlining senior leadership roles and responsibilities. Effective immediately, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) will consolidate its eight divisions into four, including: Vertical Lift, led by Vice President and General Manager Mark Cherry. Mobility, Surveillance …

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IAI publishes 54% growth in net income in first nine-months of 2022

Financial

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has published its financial statements for the first nine months and third quarter of 2022 (all the following figures are approximate). The company reported a 54% increase in net income in the first nine months of 2022 to US$202 million compared with US$131 million in the corresponding period of 2021. Net …

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