The Airframer Bulletin

Testing of the propulsion unit, comprising two engines within a propulsion mounting system, was carried out at Lilium’s dedicated propulsion unit test bed, located at Lilium’s headquarters near Munich.

2023

27 October

ReleaseSKF concludes strategic review of Aerospace business; strengthens its core business

21 June

ReleaseSKF announces electric aviation agreement with Lilium

2019

17 May

ReleaseFastems FMS solution for SKF Aeroengine - a highly automated process for bearing component manufacturing

17 May

ReleaseSKF confirms closure of Stonehouse factory

2018

6 December

ReleaseSKF consolidates aerospace manufacturing in Europe; proposes to close site in Stonehouse

2016

30 March

ReleaseSKF to open new sealing solutions factory in Mexico

2015

15 June

ReleaseSKF signs long-term agreement with UTC

18 March

ReleaseSKF supplies bearings for next-generation aircraft engines

2013

20 June

ReleaseSignature of a contract between Turbomeca (Safran) and SKF Aerospace

4 March

ReleaseSKF signs long-term agreement with Pratt & Whitney

2011

13 July

ReleaseEmbraer joins fuselage of first midsize Legacy 500 executive jet

23 June

ReleaseSKF signs contracts to supply rod assemblies and titanium bearings for Bombardier's new CSeries aircraft

2010

14 July

ReleaseBoeing NewGen Tanker win would bring 1,100 jobs, $57 million to Illinois

27 April

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseSKF completes previously announced divestment of non-core aerospace operation in Elgin, USA

ReleaseSKF presents a novel bearing steel designed to enable the next generation of aeroengine technology

ReleaseSKF completes previously announced divestment of its ring and seal operation in Hanover, USA

ReleaseSKF divests non-core aerospace operation for USD 220 million

Releasethyssenkrupp Aerospace and SKF sign contract extension to support SKF’s expansion plans

Lilium completes first electric jet propulsion tests