Five Must-See Stories From Last Week (W/C February 03)
Here are the five must-see stories from the Aviation Week Network for the week of February 3, 2025. Trending topics include NTSB data indicating that the U.S. Army helicopter collision in DCA occurred at an altitude above the required limits, the Philippines' plans for significant airport expansion, and EASA's certification of Safran’s first electric motor.
Helicopter In DCA Collision Was Above Required Altitude, NTSB Data Shows
The Army helicopter that struck an American Airlines regional jet on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Jan. 29 was flying at least 100 ft. higher than its prescribed flightpath’s maximum 200-ft. altitude and may have been climbing, new information from NTSB investigators indicates.
The Philippines is Planning For Massive Airport Growth
Asia remains a focal point for infrastructure development, with numerous countries advancing ambitious programs to upgrade existing airports and construct new ones to meet rising demand.
EASA Certifies Safran’s First Electric Motor
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted a type certificate to Safran Electrical & Power for the 125 kW ENGINeUS 100B1, making it the first electric motor approved under the CS-23 standard.
UK RAF Typhoons Shot Down Three Iranian Drones, Documentary Reveals
UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoons shot down three Iranian one-way attack drones as part of the aerial coalition that protected Israel last April, a UK television documentary has revealed.
Airbus’ Maritime Patrol A321 Bests Dassault Falcon Proposals
Airbus’ proposals for a maritime patrol variant of the A321XLR airliner are to be the subject of further risk-reduction studies as France considers replacing its Dassault Atlantique 2 fleet.
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