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Airbus to lead NATO NGRC concept study

The study will focus on high performance rotorcraft. The concepts will be modular and multi-mission, and fully interoperable with NATO standards, with a high degree of connectivity and resilient communication system.

31 July 2024
An artist's rendering of a next generation military rotorcraft concept.
An artist's rendering of a next generation military rotorcraft concept.
Electra’s Diana Siegel, CFO, and JP Stewart, VP and GM, with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies’ David Shilliday, VP and GM, and Taylor Alberstadt, Sr. Director, Global Sales & Account Management, announced the technology partnership and investment at the Farnborough Air Show.

Electra specifies Honeywell for key flight technology

Honeywell’s compact fly-by-wire (cFBW) flight control computers are augmented by electronics, rather than manual controls. The computer for the aircraft’s flight controls is about the size of a paperback book.

31 July 2024
The Hydrogen Electric 40-seater VTOL aircraft by LYTE Aviation, powered and fueled by H3 Dynamics.

LYTE selects H3 Dynamics for hydrogen propulsion for SkyBus

LYTE Aviation chose H3 Dynamics to equip its systems with the most proven and durable systems, backed by solid industry references such as its recent work on an Airbus A330 APU fuel cell.

31 July 2024
Maeve is targeting entry-into-service in 2032.

Maeve collaborates with P&WC on hybrid-electric M80 aircraft

Maeve anticipated future demand for aircraft in the 70-90 seat range, as well as better environmental performance. It will access this market with a clean sheet design that sets new standards in sustainability.

31 July 2024
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A specifically developed precision tool was used to cut the fuselage.

Deutsche starts construction of first D328eco test aircraft

Deutsche has also granted Triumph Group's Thermal Systems Division, located in Forest, Ohio, a long-term-program contract to design, manufacture and support the precooler system for the D328eco.

31 July 2024
Vertical’s Chief Test Pilot, Justin Paines, the only pilot to have flown two different eVTOLs, conducts the new VX4’s first hover at 17:45 BST on 25 July 2024.

Latest VX4 prototype completes first tethered piloted flight

The VX4 previously undertook extensive ground testing, including powered propulsion testing of its advanced powertrain, which features proprietary battery packs capable of delivering 1.4 MW of peak power.

31 July 2024
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Edition of 25 July 2024

GKN delivers composite wing and booms for Supernal’s eVTOL

The composite wing assembly and booms are manufactured and supplied by GKN Aerospace’s sites in Bristol and Cowes, UK. This delivery follows preliminary agreements initiated in 2022 and 2023.

24 July 2024
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Edition of 18 July 2024

Dawn's rocket-powered UAV is cleared for supersonic testing

At full performance, the Mk-II will fly faster and 2.5 times higher than any prior aircraft that takes off from a runway, including the current record holder, the SR-71 Blackbird.

17 July 2024