Airframer
Log in

The Airframer Bulletin

All news ✕ Clear ‹ Current edition

Every Bulletin story and press release, newest first.

23,460 items · page 106 of 470

2023
4 May

ReleaseGMV signs memorandum of understanding with Embraer

4 May 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 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

ReleaseKnighthood Global invests in Odys Aviation to support sustainable aircraft manufacturing

4 May 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

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

4 May Kazuhiro Sato (left) and Jordin Gischler (right) present a completed tilt actuator, manufactured at Joby’s San Carlos production facility with key parts supplied by Toyota.

Toyota seals its central role at Joby

Components designed by Joby and manufactured by Toyota will be delivered to Joby's facility in San Carlos, California, before the finished assemblies are shipped to the pilot production line in Marina for integration.

4 May 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

ReleaseDassault celebrates 60 years of Falcon business jets, as advanced new models prepare to take the stage

4 May 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

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

3 May

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

3 May

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

2 May

ReleaseXpel unveils four new ceramic coating options for superior paint protection

2 May

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

ReleaseAMETEK acquires Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.

2 May

ReleaseGarmin receives Operational Excellence Award from Airbus Helicopters

2 May

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

1 May

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

1 May

ReleaseFord Aerospace acquired by SPIROL

1 May

ReleasePilatus PC-12 fleet surpasses ten million flight hours

28 April

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

28 April

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

ReleaseRobotic solution for complex aerospace parts

27 April 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 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

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 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 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

ReleaseFDH Aero acquires BJG Electronics Group

27 April 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

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

26 April

ReleaseRotor X Aircraft unveils first video of DRAGON during flight testing

26 April

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

25 April

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

25 April

ReleaseDucommun Incorporated completes acquisition of BLR Aerospace

25 April

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

25 April

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

25 April

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

25 April

ReleaseNorthvolt reveals development program for aviation battery systems

24 April

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

24 April

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)

24 April

ReleaseField testing the newest SKIRON-X sUAS

21 April

ReleaseElectrical Components International acquires Aerosystems International, Inc.

21 April

ReleaseAveo Engineering continues global facilities expansion

21 April

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

20 April

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

20 April EcoRudder: Development of a new green sustainable structural aircraft component – a project funded by the European Union's Clean Aviation Research Program under Horizon Europe and led by Airbus. Picture: EcoRudder project partners

Collaboration explores potential for thermoplastic rudder

Four partners will collaborate on the work package in FASTER H2, called EcoRudder, which focuses on the development of a new generation rudder structure for a single-aisle commercial aircraft.

20 April 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 The Tempest.

UK MoD invests to progress technology for Tempest

The UK Tempest partners, working in close collaboration with the MoD, will now progress the maturity of more than 60 cutting-edge technology demonstrations, digital concepts and new technologies.