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Edition of 20 November Published every Thursday
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Pratt & Whitney opens European centre for propulsion innovation

The Netherlands-based ETIC will support collaborative work across hydrogen, hybrid-electric and gas turbine systems for future aircraft efficiency and performance.

20 November 2025
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Ribbon cutting at the opening of Pratt & Whitney’s European Technology and Innovation Center in Houten, Netherlands, with Henri Werij, Michael Thacker, Jetske Verkerk, Lesia Protsailo, Wally Orisamolu and Vince Sidwell.
Ribbon cutting at the opening of Pratt & Whitney’s European Technology and Innovation Center in Houten, Netherlands, with Henri Werij, Michael Thacker, Jetske Verkerk, Lesia Protsailo, Wally Orisamolu and Vince Sidwell.

Airbus opens Korea Tech Hub for collaborative innovation

The Daejeon-based centre will focus on next-generation defence, composite and energy technologies with support from government and local partners

20 November 2025
The F‑22 issued in-flight commands to the MQ‑20 through a tablet and Lockheed Martin’s GRACE module.

Fighter and drone cooperate in Nevada crewed-uncrewed test

An F-22 and MQ-20 flew in coordination to demonstrate open-architecture control using government-owned communication systems and shared radio integration.

20 November 2025
Archer’s electric powertrain will be integrated into Anduril’s Omen autonomous air vehicle (AAV).

Archer expands into defence with powertrain for Omen

An initial 50-unit order from the UAE for the Omen platform has created early demand for Archer’s electric propulsion system beyond its Midnight aircraft.

20 November 2025
The aircraft combines Joby's SuperPilot autonomy stack with a turbine-based hybrid powertrain.

Joby completes maiden flight of hybrid-electric demonstrator

The flight took place in California and follows the company's partnership with L3Harris, with defence demonstrations expected to begin in 2026.

20 November 2025
Dream Chaser spaceplane undergoing high-speed tow testing, pulled by a fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia truck at Kennedy Space Center.

Dream Chaser clears tests ahead of free-flyer launch

High-speed tow trials, EMI checks and command link verification have advanced the Dream Chaser programme toward its first runway landing at Vandenberg.

20 November 2025
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