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Horizon shifts to seven-seat hybrid electric VTOL concept

September 28, 2023
Horizon Aircraft is confident its fan-in-wing technology can support this new and larger platform and testing results have provided confidence that it can potentially scale to an even larger aircraft. Full Story
Hydrogen testing at DLR, Cologne.

Rolls-Royce hydrogen project marks industry first

September 28, 2023
Hydrogen burns far hotter and more rapidly than kerosene, so new nozzles were needed to control the flame position using a new system that progressively mixes air with the hydrogen to manage the fuel's reactivity. Full Story
The PioneerLab is an adapted H145.

Airbus puts PioneerLab to work as twin-engine flying laboratory

September 28, 2023
The PioneerLab's flight campaign has already begun at the manufacturer's largest German site in Donauwörth, with a rotor strike alerting system being the first techno-brick tested on board the demonstrator. Full Story
The hybrid-electric system will enable more efficient engine performance during the different phases of flight, such as take-off, climb and cruise.

GKN and P&WC collaborate on high voltage for hybrid

September 28, 2023
The two companies will work to integrate high voltage electrical systems on an experimental aircraft, and target flight testing to begin in 2024. Full Story
William Hynett CEO of Britten-Norman and Bob Seely MP for the Isle of Wight open the new production line.

UK production of Islander begins at Britten-Norman

September 28, 2023
The company is planning for new aircraft production to increase fourfold by 2027 with strong economic performance and increased revenue projected. Full Story
Construction continues at Piedmont Triad.

Boom Supersonic passes Overture superfactory milestone

September 28, 2023
With a significant portion of the exterior building constructed, the Overture Superfactory continues to take shape and remains on track for completion in 2024. Full Story
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Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Mission-critical precision flow, level, temperature and pressure sensors and switches for on-board aircraft installations.
FCI Aerospace
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. is manufacturer of the renowned TORAYCA™ carbon fiber and thermoset prepreg materials.
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
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.
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USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
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Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
Mission-critical precision flow, level, temperature and pressure sensors and switches for on-board aircraft installations.
FCI Aerospace
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. is manufacturer of the renowned TORAYCA™ carbon fiber and thermoset prepreg materials.
Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
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
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
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Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Innovative sealing solutions that facilitate energy transfer, maintain fluid integrity, & exclude contaminants, ensuring components endurance.
CDI Products
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America

Aciturri starts final assembly of Lilium Jet

September 21, 2023
The fuselage is planned for delivery to Lilium facilities in Wessling, Germany in the fourth quarter 2023, prior to planned start of assembly of the first Lilium Jet by year end. Full Story

Helix completes electric motor project for aerospace

September 21, 2023
Compared to a piston aeroengine or turbine delivering power in a similar range, the XBS is reckoned to be an order of magnitude lighter, considerably smaller and virtually maintenance free. Full Story

Textron expands interior manufacturing facility

September 21, 2023
The facility upgrades include energy-saving LED lighting and high-efficiency systems. Construction on the expansion is expected to be completed mid-year 2024. Full Story
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