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The Do228 research project is being headed by the DLR, which is providing the research aircraft and conducting the flight experiments.

MTU takes long-term approach with flying fuel cells

June 29, 2022
The goal is to replace one of the two conventional gas turbine engines on a test Do228 with a 600 kW electric powertrain with energy supplied by a hydrogen-powered fuel cell by the middle of this decade. Full Story
Flight testing during the most recent phase has centered around various hover scenarios to analyze the TPS in the air.

Archer expects tilt transition by year end

June 29, 2022
As testing progresses, the flight envelope will be expanded with increasing climb and descent rates, and airspeeds. Archer plans to continue to conduct multiple flight tests weekly in the second half of this year. Full Story
H55’s core product is the modular Electric Storage System (ESS) which includes battery packs, battery management systems, and all interfaces with the EPS.

Double certification marks a milestone for electric propulsion experts

June 29, 2022
H55 has demonstrated that it is capable of designing, developing, flight testing and producing electric propulsion systems including batteries, mechanical assemblies, software and airborne electronic hardware. Full Story
Seen in the picture during the ribbon cutting ceremony: Deepanshu Khurana, Embassy of India; Véronique Canceill, Airbus; Amit Chadha, LTTS; Patrice Vassal, Invest in Toulouse; and Marie-Eve Rigollet, Airbus.

L&T opens engineering design centre in France

June 29, 2022
The centre will specialise in end-to-end solutions for aerospace design and manufacturing, with a workforce of LTTS engineers having proven expertise in digital engineering, systems engineering and avionics design. Full Story
Reliable power distribution is vital for the Lilium Jet.

Lilium is first to harness Astronics' CorePower distribution

June 29, 2022
Lilium Jets will each be equipped with two SPDUs and one CPDU. SPDUs are responsible for high voltage (1,000 VDC) to low voltage (28 VDC) conversion and for low voltage distribution and protection. Full Story
The G800 wilol have longer high-speed range than the G700, to ultimately replace the G650ER.

First flight puts G800 on course for deliveries next year

June 29, 2022
The G800 can fly 8,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, thanks to the combination of the Gulfstream-designed, high-speed wing and all-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines. It is the company's eighth new aircraft in ten years. Full Story
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America
FCI Aerospace
Liquid Measurement Systems serves the Fuel System via Lightweight Composite Probes, Signal Conditioners, and Fuel Indication.
Liquid Measurement Systems - LMS
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
IHS ESDU
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Cascade Engineering is committed to delivering the right solution for your critical structural engineering projects.
Cascade Engineering
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America
FCI Aerospace
Liquid Measurement Systems serves the Fuel System via Lightweight Composite Probes, Signal Conditioners, and Fuel Indication.
Liquid Measurement Systems - LMS
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
IHS ESDU
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Cascade Engineering is committed to delivering the right solution for your critical structural engineering projects.
Cascade Engineering
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America
FCI Aerospace
Liquid Measurement Systems serves the Fuel System via Lightweight Composite Probes, Signal Conditioners, and Fuel Indication.
Liquid Measurement Systems - LMS
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
IHS ESDU
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Cascade Engineering is committed to delivering the right solution for your critical structural engineering projects.
Cascade Engineering
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)

Sustainable aviation fuel goes solo aboard the H225

June 22, 2022
This milestone follows the flight of an H225 with one SAF-powered Makila 2 engine in November 2021, and is part of the flight campaign aimed at understanding the impact of SAF use on the helicopter's systems. Full Story

Small engine provides performance boost for hybrid-electric

June 22, 2022
The turbogenerator will recharge batteries after take-off or power propellers directly, enabling aircraft to switch between power sources in flight. The development is being part funded by the German government. Full Story

Airbus taps automotive expertise for CityAirbus fuselage

June 22, 2022
Directly interacting with the centre fuselage and the wing, the rear structure will leverage the suppliers' expertise in homogeneous design for FormulaE and Formula One vehicles. Full Story
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