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The first IESI will enter service in 2027 on the Guépard joint light helicopter, the military version of the H160; following on from the Airbus H135, H145, H160 civil and H175 helicopters, scheduled for early 2026.

6 July

California Governor Gavin Newsom (right) and JoeBen Bevirt, Joby Aviation’s Founder and CEO (left), standing in front of the first aircraft to come off Joby’s Pilot Production Line in Marina, CA. (Photo: Joby Aviation)

Joby set to fly first S4 production prototype

The aircraft will now undergo initial flight testing before being delivered to Edwards Air Force Base, California, where it will be used to demonstrate a range of potential logistics use cases.

6 July

“Lightning McClean,” as the aircraft is called, will now be based at Mojave for additional test flights gearing up to its goal of commercial entry into service in late 2025.

Space port becomes base for Universal's hydrogen adventure

During the final leg to Mojave the Dash-8's hydrogen fuel cell powertrain was used throughout, accruing over 180nm, and a flight time of over one hour - the longest by a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain to date.

6 July

The Wing Technology Development Centre will house full demonstrators.

Filton hosts technology hub for wing development

The new facility will help Airbus accelerate the design, build and testing of wings for next generation aircraft, using the latest technology and world-leading demonstrators to further improve the performance of its wings.

6 July

As part of an Enhanced Flight Vision System, HUDs enable pilots to take off and land at lower minima and thus avoid go-arounds and diversions.

Honeywell buys in HUD expertise from Saab

The heads-up display technology will be integrated into Honeywell Anthem, a new integrated flight deck, and will also be made available for Honeywell Primus Epic flight decks and standalone retrofit solutions.

6 July

Green and ready to go, the first AH-6 fuselage made in South Korea.

Korean Air delivers first Boeing AH-6 fuselage

Korean Air signed a contract in December 2021 to manufacture a total of eight fuselages for AH-6 helicopters that will undergo final assembly by Boeing.

6 July

ReleaseLilium completes final audit in major step towards achieving EASA Design Organization Approval

5 July

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres Eastern PA commissions new state-of-the-art brazing facility

3 July

ReleaseBombardier continues to bolster its supply chain by completing the acquisition of Latécoère's Electrical Wiring Interconnection System business in Querétaro, Mexico

2 July

ReleaseASKA A5 drive & fly eVTOL advances FAA type certification process - prototype earns Special Airworthiness Certification

29 June

ReleaseSolvay and Zotefoams sign long-term supply agreement for advanced cellular material solutions in aerospace based on Solef® PVDF

27 June

ReleaseAlef becomes the first car certified to fly

27 June

ReleaseHCPI portfolio company Prince Industries expands its aerospace and defense capabilities with acquisition of Vulcan Machine

27 June

ReleaseTISICS unveils LightLand: the world's largest metal composite capable of saving airlines 9 million tonnes of carbon emissions

26 June

ReleaseEquipmake signs aerospace electric motor production supply agreement with H55

26 June

ReleaseAeros achieved the design freeze of variable buoyancy airships cargo handling system

26 June

ReleaseFAA issues G-1 for Lilium Jet, making Lilium only eVTOL manufacturer with EASA and FAA certification basis for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft

26 June

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseGovernment of Canada invests to strengthen the Canadian aerospace sector

ReleaseThe fifth edition of Business Factory Aero (BFAero) drives innovation in the aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicle field

ReleaseVelta announces ground-breaking production process for titanium high-performance alloys

ReleaseWallwork to open UK state of the art hot isostatic pressing centre

ReleaseVERICUT announces Version 9.4 - get connected

ReleaseSeaflight Technologies Inc. awarded competitive SBIR funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation

ReleaseRapidFlight announces acquisition of Local Motors intellectual property portfolio

ReleaseAerospace sector recovery: over $32M invested in Quebec

ReleaseJoby completes submission of stage three certification plans to the FAA

ReleaseLilium completes final audit in major step towards achieving EASA Design Organization Approval

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres Eastern PA commissions new state-of-the-art brazing facility

ReleaseBombardier continues to bolster its supply chain by completing the acquisition of Latécoère's Electrical Wiring Interconnection System business in Querétaro, Mexico

ReleaseSuccessful ApusDuo HAPS solar aircraft test flight

ReleaseDefense contractor expands Ohio presence by adding R&D capabilities

ReleaseGAC unveils industry-first innovations at GAC TECH DAY 2023

ReleaseDufour Aerospace announces selection of Connova AG as partner for the Composite Airframe of Aero2

ReleaseJoby welcomes $100 million investment as it expands partnership with SK Telecom

ReleaseASKA A5 drive & fly eVTOL advances FAA type certification process - prototype earns Special Airworthiness Certification

ReleaseF-35 investment keeps manufacturing flying high

ReleaseSintavia receives strategic investment from Lockheed Martin Corporation

ReleaseLeading Middle Eastern aerospace manufacturer meets increased demand with Plataine's AI solutions

ReleaseSkyryse now in daily active flight test campaign of full flight envelope with matured flight control laws

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Materialise sign Letter of Intent to propel additive manufacturing in aviation

ReleaseSolvay and Zotefoams sign long-term supply agreement for advanced cellular material solutions in aerospace based on Solef&reg; PVDF

ReleaseAlef becomes the first car certified to fly

ReleaseHCPI portfolio company Prince Industries expands its aerospace and defense capabilities with acquisition of Vulcan Machine

ReleaseSkyryse achieves AS9100D certification reinforcing commitment to "safety for all" at its facility and in the sky

ReleaseCIRCOR International enters into amendment to definitive merger agreement with KKR at $51 per share

ReleaseSafran and Archer collaboration produces cutting-edge avionics technology for Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft

ReleaseTISICS unveils LightLand: the world's largest metal composite capable of saving airlines 9 million tonnes of carbon emissions

ReleaseEquipmake signs aerospace electric motor production supply agreement with H55

ReleaseAeros achieved the design freeze of variable buoyancy airships cargo handling system

ReleaseFAA issues G-1 for Lilium Jet, making Lilium only eVTOL manufacturer with EASA and FAA certification basis for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft

ReleaseAurora Swiss Aerospace celebrates 10 years of revolutionizing autonomous and sustainable flight

ReleaseX-57 project creates paths toward electric aviation

ReleaseCircularity of battery cells for eCTOL aircraft

ReleaseLatecoere to design and build composite passenger door for the new HondaJet

ReleaseTier one aerospace supplier SABCA Group selects Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to future-proof its business

ReleaseSolvay and Zotefoams sign long-term supply agreement for advanced cellular material solutions in aerospace based on Solef® PVDF