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4 May 2023 VSS Unity was piloted by CJ Sturckow and Nicola Pecile, with Kelly Latimer and Jameel Janjua piloting VMS Eve.

Glide flight puts Unity on track for commercial space ops

The team were able to continue evaluating the handling qualities and flight controls of the spaceship, and gather data on the new mothership pylon with the spaceship attached during standard climb and release.

4 May 2023 Perlan is expected to climb to 90,000 feet, a manned level flight record.

Perlan prepares to break altitude records from Argentina

The aircraft will soar to altitudes where the air density is similar to the atmosphere on Mars, providing unique opportunities for aerodynamic studies related to turbulence, extreme weather and future space exploration.

4 May 2023 Philip O ́Keefe, Head of Global Contract Management at thyssenkrupp Aerospace, Patrick Marous, Global CEO at thyssenkrupp Aerospace, Jean-François Bigras, Senior Director – Propulsion, Systems, Aerostructures, Interiors and Pre-Owned – Supply Chain at Bombardier, Ilse Henne, Chief Transformation Officer at thyssenkrupp Materials Services, Shauna Gamble, Chief Procurement Officer, MBA, SCMP at Bombardier, Martin Stillger, CEO at thyssenkrupp Materials Services, Eric Cornilleau, Vice President Canada at thyssenkrupp Aerospace, Stéphane Roy, Procurement Leader at Bombardier, and Catherine Robert, Director, Supply Chain – Aerostructure & Transitions at Bombardier.

Control tower monitors raw materials for Bombardier

thyssenkrupp Aerospace has recently acquired digitally controlled vertical storage units for its warehouses in Canada, streamlining Bombardier’s supply chain with just- in-time or just-in-sequence materials delivery.

4 May 2023

ReleaseGMV signs memorandum of understanding with Embraer

4 May 2023

ReleaseInnosuisse selects Dufour Aerospace for CHF2.5M (USD$2.8M) grant

4 May 2023 Three awards for 2022.

Embraer hails Garmin as the best of the best

The avionics manufacturer was also recognised as the top supplier in both the Systems and Services and Support categories for its G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck systems in the Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E.

4 May 2023 The first Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, will participate in an operational efficiency exercise in June 2023.

ecoDemonstrator test program expands its fleet

Boeing's program will soon have tested 250 technologies to decarbonise aviation, improve efficiency and enhance safety. Approximately a third of these have progressed onto Boeing's products and services.

3 May 2023

ReleaseVelo3D and PhysicsX partner to provide engineers with artificial intelligence simulation tooling

3 May 2023

ReleaseSupernal Advanced Air Mobility eVTOL cabin concept wins 2023 iF Design Award

3 May 2023

ReleaseOakland-based Pyka awarded $7 million California Tax Credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft

2 May 2023

ReleaseXpel unveils four new ceramic coating options for superior paint protection

2 May 2023

ReleaseGarmin receives Operational Excellence Award from Airbus Helicopters

2 May 2023

ReleaseQuantum Systems announces the launch of Trinity Pro – the evolutionary platform that expands operational capabilities, reduces risk, and provides industry leading aerial intelligence

2 May 2023

ReleaseAMETEK acquires Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.

2 May 2023

ReleaseLilium announces capital raise for up to $250 Million, with $100 million funded at close

1 May 2023

ReleaseFord Aerospace acquired by SPIROL

1 May 2023

ReleaseDBT Aero announces flight of Swyft 3D printed UAS, paving the way for sustainable flight

1 May 2023

ReleasePilatus PC-12 fleet surpasses ten million flight hours

28 April 2023

ReleaseAFK Enterprise AG (CH) and RS.aero have agreed on the entry of AFK Enterprise AG into ReinerStemme.aero GmbH with a minority stake

28 April 2023

ReleaseAirbus, Safran and Tikehau Capital finalise acquisition of Aubert & Duval

28 April 2023

ReleaseRobotic solution for complex aerospace parts

27 April 2023 The Integral family is a family of new generation two-seater aircraft.

Aura gains EASA tick for Integral S take-off

The new aircraft should now begin its flight test campaign in the coming weeks, at the end of which it will obtain its CS-23 certification. The second Integral R will join flight tests this spring.

27 April 2023

Leonardo delivers prototype radar for latest Typhoon

The ECRS Mk2 will equip pilots with the ability to locate, identify and suppress enemy air defences, a powerful combination of capabilities that will increase the Eurofighter Typhoon's lethality and survivability

27 April 2023 The new entity is responding to the growing demand from airlines and operators for an OEM-backed aircraft that will enable their move to zero-emissions operations.

Britten-Norman and CAeS merge for a future in hydrogen

The combined company's ambition extends beyond the Islander and the sub-regional market, with the intention to design and manufacture new 'clean sheet' aircraft up to 100 seats powered using zero carbon technology.

27 April 2023 Flight corridors and landing locations will also be studied.

Embry-Riddle researchers aim to reduce UAM noise

By focusing on the sound levels associated with UAM's vertical lift capabilities, the team hopes to reduce the environmental impact of these vehicles, helping to ease their entry into new markets.

27 April 2023 Four Portuguese aerospace businesses have signed up for more cooperation with Embraer.

Embraer sets the scene for cooperation in Portugal

The main goal of the MoU is the development of the technological and industrial defense base of Portugal, reinforcing its capacity to develop engineering, research and development activities.

27 April 2023 The new offerings complement the extensive line of military helicopters already produced by Airbus, including the H125M.

Airbus builds military variant H125 in Columbus

Completed by MAG Aerospace, the AH-125 Ares will be the armed variant of the helicopter, while the MH-125 Ares will be configured as a multi-role helicopter capable of a wide range of operations.

27 April 2023

ReleaseFDH Aero acquires BJG Electronics Group

27 April 2023

ReleaseLMS & MD helicopters commit to a 5-year production agreement

26 April 2023

ReleaseRotor X Aircraft unveils first video of DRAGON during flight testing

26 April 2023

ReleaseNoesis Solutions advances simulation-led design processes with updated usability and stability features with the new Optimus 2023.1

25 April 2023

ReleaseNorthvolt reveals development program for aviation battery systems

25 April 2023

ReleaseTextron Aviation celebrates milestone 400th delivery for Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

25 April 2023

ReleaseMiddleGround Capital completes first add-on for its Megatech platform with acquisition of Advantage Metal Products

25 April 2023

ReleaseWind River Helix Virtualization Platform and VxWorks 653 deliver expanded safety certification evidence support to speed next-gen A&D systems development

25 April 2023

ReleaseAlbany Engineered Composites awarded army contract to develop near-net shape 3D weaving technology for hypersonic applications

25 April 2023

ReleaseDucommun Incorporated completes acquisition of BLR Aerospace

24 April 2023

ReleaseField testing the newest SKIRON-X sUAS

24 April 2023

ReleaseConscious Aerospace and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada announce the first phase of co-operation for Zero emissions aviation.

24 April 2023

ReleaseMobility of the future - approximately 11.3 million Euro for the planning of research and production buildings for the Center for Hybrid Electric Systems Cottbus (chesco)

21 April 2023

ReleaseAveo Engineering continues global facilities expansion

21 April 2023

ReleaseElectrical Components International acquires Aerosystems International, Inc.

21 April 2023

ReleaseThe Québec government announces over $47 million to support 4 mobilizing aerospace projects

20 April 2023

ReleaseCATL launches condensed battery with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, enables electrification of passenger aircrafts

20 April 2023 REGENT unveils the full-scale mockup of its human-carrying seaglider, an all-electric passenger vehicle that will service coastal and island communities on routes up to 180 miles using existing battery technology.

Regent plans manufacturing as mock-up is revealed

Regent expects its first commercial Viceroy seagliders to enter service by mid-decade, having already procured almost $50 million in funding towards this goal.

20 April 2023 Kea Atmos Mk1 solar-powered stratospheric aircraft ready for launch on an electric Audi.

Kea launches stratospheric Atmos using Audi EV

Kea Aerospace is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. High altitude flights are planned this year to take-off from Tāwhaki, on the Kaitorete Spit, located around 50 kilometres south of Christchurch.

20 April 2023 The Islander test aircraft.

Evolito brings axial-flux experience to Project Fresson

Evolito's motor is a compact solution that has allowed CAeS to integrate and package the technology efficiently as part of the 240kW Fresson fuel-cell propulsion system within the Islander engine nacelle.

20 April 2023

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft celebrates 9,000 SR Series deliveries with destination-inspired limited edition aircraft

20 April 2023 Representatives of the Vienna University of Technology, Austro Engine and Bosch General Aviation Technology in front of the test bench of the university

Austro kicks off research into bivalent hydrogen engine

Austro sees a long-term future with sustainable aviation fuels, but also believes that hydrogen direct combustion might be a good propulsion system for general aviation.

20 April 2023

ReleaseMTU Aero Engines acquires Starnberg electric motor developer eMoSys GmbH