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2022
3 November Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) mobile test stand.

Venus reports progress on hypersonic engine testing

Venus Aerospace is the first company to demonstrate one particular room-temperature storable propellant combination, which it hopes will allow hypersonic flights to go further, faster and more often.

3 November Stratolaunch's Roc aircraft takes off from Mojave Air and Space Port on October 28, 2022 during its first captive carry flight with the Talon-A separation test vehicle, TA-0. This was the eighth flight of the Roc aircraft.

Hypersonic Talon-A carries Roc on first flight

Stratolaunch's Roc aircraft took off from Mojave Air and Space Port on October 28 during its first captive carry flight with the Talon-A separation test vehicle, TA-0. This was the eighth flight of the Roc aircraft.

3 November Certification is planned for 2024.

Archer sets ambitious plans for production ramp up

More than 50 per cent of Archer's suppliers for the Midnight eVTOL, based on cost, have been selected. The firm expects to certify the aircraft in 2024 and to produce 250 units in 2025.

3 November L3Harris has integrated its mission management system along with a wide range of military sensors, communications equipment, and weapons systems into the G3000 touch screen human machine interface (HMI).

Armed Overwatch candidate features Garmin G3000

L3Harris' Sky Warden platform, which is based on the Air Tractor AT-802, includes the first forward-fit deployable combat aircraft featuring Garmin's G3000 tandem integrated flight deck.

3 November BAE Systems' new engineering and manufacturing centre of excellence in Cedar Rapids is home to the company’s Navigation and Sensor Systems business.

Cedar Rapids brings BAE Systems' NSS under one roof

The first GPS signal ever received on Earth was received in Cedar Rapids. So where better for BAE Systems to invest in a new home for its navigation and sensor business?

3 November

ReleaseKratos, USAF further advance capabilities in successful XQ-58A Valkyrie Block 2 flight focused on operational aspects

3 November

ReleaseMerlin selects CMC Electronics multicore avionics computer

2 November

ReleaseQuickparts UK expands its European presence within the aerospace industry

2 November

ReleaseWall Colmonoy announces $2.5 million modernisation at Los Lunas, New Mexico Plant

1 November

ReleaseTriumph receives first full production Auto Feather Unit order

1 November

ReleaseHybrid eVTOL company Plana signs letter of intent with electric power systems for advanced air mobility batteries

1 November

ReleaseVoltAero secures the first funding in its Series B round from the strategic industrial investor, TESI

1 November

ReleaseAurora Flight Sciences announces new fixed-wing eVTOL small UAS

1 November

ReleaseVolocopter raises additional USD 182 million in second signing of series e-financing round

1 November

ReleaseBeckwood launches new patents-pending linear servo press line

1 November

ReleaseIperionx appoints Toby Symonds as company president

1 November

ReleaseAddUp and Dassault Aviation: towards an automated additive manufacturing workshop for aeronautics

29 October

ReleaseTier 1 Engineering' 3rd generation electric helicopter achieves a historic airport-to-airport cross-country flight 75 years after historic English Channel crossing

27 October Expanding in Paignton, Devon, UK.

Rockwood invests to meet composite manufacturing demand

The company has also invested in new machinery, such as a Hexagon Absolute Arm, which has been instrumental in developing novel business class seats for aircraft.

27 October In the coming months, the X-57 project will begin a series of test flights.

Maxwell powers up from its own installed batteries

Random vibration acceptance testing for all the cruise motor controllers for the X-57 have taken place to make sure that all the systems stay functional while they endure the vibration environment expected during flight.

27 October

magniX sets about developing hydrogen fuel cells

By offering this technology alongside battery electric and hybrid electric systems, magniX will be able to offer a wider range of electric solutions to operators transitioning to carbon-free fleets.

27 October The Stalker was flying an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission to detect a simulated military target.

Red Hat brings AI innovation to Lockheed Martin

With Red Hat Device Edge, Lockheed Martin is equipping U.S. military platforms, such as the Stalker unmanned aerial system, with advanced software that was previously too large and complex for these systems.

27 October

GE Aerospace draws more Indian business into supply chain

Indian companies have demonstrated the ability to master the complex manufacturing and special processes required for aero-engine manufacturing while simultaneously maintaining focus on quality, says GE.

27 October

Wire harness expert finds a base in Texas

North Dakota's KMM has created 70 new aerospace jobs in Kerrville since the company's arrival in December 2021 and plans to create 400 in the coming years. New investment will enlarge its base in Texas.

26 October

ReleaseIonblox raises $24 Million Series B investment to support the commercialisation of unique high energy plus high power battery cells

26 October

ReleaseUnipart Logistics wins a major logistics contract with Airbus

26 October

ReleaseUMILES Next and TECNALIA take to the skies again completing successfully its second test flight on the eVTOL prototype Concept Integrity

25 October

ReleaseGA-ASI demonstrates air-to-air laser communications

25 October

ReleaseAmprius Technologies, Inc. and BAE Systems enter into a three-year cooperation agreement

24 October

ReleaseDevelopment and modernization of the L-159 aircraft continues. The L-159 T2X prototype has completed its flight

24 October

ReleaseSky Peak Capital announces the acquisition of Hicks Machine and the formation of Excelus Manufacturing Solutions

24 October

ReleaseEssex Industries acquires Connecticut manufacturer, Precision Aerospace

24 October

ReleaseThe world's first eVTOL flying car displays upgraded design, completing maiden flight

22 October

ReleaseMicropac opens new Headquarters

21 October

ReleaseBison Capital, Angeles Equity Partners, and Brian Nelson acquire Precision Surfacing Solutions

20 October

First production AW609 tiltrotor takes flight

Designated AC5, the aircraft took to the air at Leonardo's Philadelphia-based site on 13th October performing as expected the initial in-flight evaluation of systems and general handling.

20 October Ground test units are used extensively to enhance Falcon 10X systems maturity.

Dassault gathers subassemblies to kick off Falcon 10X production

With the Falcon 10X, Dassault is taking a new approach to ground testing, which will be used to demonstrate the maturity of all systems well before the aircraft even takes to the air.

20 October

Savannah expansion will boost G400 production

A manufacturing facility expansion will also augment ongoing growth at Gulfstream's wing production facility adjacent to the G400, G500 and G600 manufacturing building.

20 October BAE and Supernal teams celebrate the collaboration.

BAE onboard for Supernal's flight control computer

BAE Systems will use 40 years' experience to help define the architecture of a lightweight, fly-by-wire system for Supernal's autonomous-capable eVTOL aircraft.

20 October This release of Aperture can process eight video inputs and supports four video outputs with near-zero latency.

Universal enters serial production of Aperture

The initial release of the product line connects eight video streams to four independent users, enhancing safety and improving decision-making for flight crews and mission specialists.

20 October Joe Morris, Director of DoD Programs from Toray Advanced Composites with Monica Rommel, CEO of Specialty Materials, meeting at the Specialty Materials facility in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Resin and fibre experts target future aerospace applications

The collaboration is intended to improve the supply chain by uniting Specialty's boron fibre with Toray's carbon fibres and resin systems including toughened epoxies, cyanate esters, bismaleimides and polyimides.

19 October

ReleaseZeroAvia reduces greenhouse gases and drives toward nore sustainable air transport with Ansys

19 October

ReleaseAlef launches the Alef flying car, first and only drivable flying car with vertical takeoff and landing fitting today's road infrastructure

18 October

ReleaseTrelleborg expands its capabilities in engineered polymer solutions

18 October

ReleaseDucommun's grand re-opening – Guaymas, Mexico operations

18 October

ReleaseElectra achieves sale of 1,000th sustainable eSTOL aircraft

18 October

ReleaseFlightSafety selected by Dassault as factory authorized training provider for Falcon 10X

18 October

ReleaseJoby applies for Japan aircraft certification

18 October

ReleaseTurn up: Larger, lighter additive parts

17 October

ReleaseHonda Aircraft Company reveals latest aircraft – the HondaJet Elite II