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3 August 2022 A first look at the Doroni H1 Cockpit and Dashboard Flight & Navigation System.

Doroni pitches its H1 as the eVTOL for the masses

Doroni's mission is to democratise flight, potentially making it accessible without the need for a pilot's license and years of flight training. The company says the design is sophisticated in its simplicity.

3 August 2022 Fully-funded support packages provided through the University’s Precision Manufacturing Centre, include: consultancy on design for manufacture, access to machines and technical staff, prototyping, metrology and toolmaking.

Nottingham's support extends to four more aerospace innovators

Skyfarer, Assemtron, KITAU Robotics and Holscot Fluoropolymers now join more than 200 other companies from across the region that have benefited from the scheme, which is due to run until summer 2023.

3 August 2022

Boeing centre in Nagoya to research climate impact reduction

The research and technology facility will focus on sustainability and support a newly expanded cooperation agreement with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

3 August 2022 Four eyes are better than two, when it comes to head-up vision aboard the Falcon 8X.

Dual HUD gains approval aboard the Falcon 8X

The dual HUD on the Falcon 10X will take the dual HUD configuration to an even more advanced level, freeing pilots to configure the instrument panel's primary flight display for other uses.

3 August 2022 The new structure will be used for testing systems for electric takeoff and landing vehicles.

Donauwörth hosts CityAirbus NextGen testing centre

The hangar has high-voltage equipment and lithium batteries and is designed to undergo testing with high safety precautions. All tests needed before CityAirbus NextGen's maiden flight can be carried out there.

3 August 2022 The team pose with their creation.

Volkswagen Group China reveals flying tiger passenger drone

In the first phase of its commercial use, V.MO is likely to be pitched as a premium product for high-net worth tech savvy Chinese customers, for example for VIP air shuttle services.

2 August 2022

ReleaseLansmont Corporation acquired by the PPT Group

2 August 2022

ReleaseBaker Industries and LEAS establish strategic relationship with GA-ASI on wire arc AM feasibility study

2 August 2022

ReleaseNew flex-rigid material for critical military & aerospace applications

2 August 2022

ReleaseVERICUT announces version 9.3 – smarter software for smarter machining

2 August 2022

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft successfully completes construction of a 50%-scale prototype VTOL aircraft

29 July 2022

ReleaseFuselage SSJ-NEW arrived in Zhukovsky for testing

28 July 2022

ReleaseArcher successfully completes second phase of Maker flight testing, moves on to third phase towards full transition

28 July 2022

ReleaseHEICO Corporation announces its largest-ever acquisition of global and leading electronic component supplier

28 July 2022

ReleaseMercury Systems enables critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for rotary-wing aircraft under $8M contract

27 July 2022

ReleaseRaytheon Intelligence & Space to upgrade Australian border surveillance aircraft with advanced radar

27 July 2022 The Cavorite X-series VTOL aircraft.

Horizon praises DoD as it completes HSVTOL first phase

Eleven contenders had until June 30 to complete Phase 1 of the AFWERX High Speed Vertical Takeoff and Landing Challenge. Horizon, for one, hopes to continue testing and designing a full-scale aircraft.

27 July 2022

ReleaseAmglo's Q4559X aircraft landing light offers durability, long life and bright reliability

27 July 2022 AWHERO Rotary Uncrewed Air System (RUAS)

UK contracts Leonardo to build Proteus VTOL prototype

Further involvement in RWUAS will see Yeovil expand and become the UK's hub for uncrewed military VTOL aircraft, Leonardo hopes. This latest contract will see 100 staff employed on the Proteus prototype.

27 July 2022

ReleaseVerdeGo Aero announces $12M series A funding round

27 July 2022 The Eco Caravan will retain the payload capabilities of the Grand Caravan, carrying up to 11 passengers or 2,500 pounds of cargo. Range improves to 1,100 nautical miles.

RED engine selected for Ampaire's Eco Caravan

Ampaire conducted the first Eco Caravan hybrid powertrain ground runs in April, with plans to fly the aircraft in the second half of the year. The target for STC approval is 2024.

27 July 2022 The Kodiak 900 is shown in flight with Daher’s latest version of its TBM very fast turboprop aircraft – the TBM 960.

First public showing reveals Kodiak 900 enhancements

The airframe has been re-engineered to reduce drag, with such changes as replacing the external pilot entry step with a foldable ladder, and adding flaptrack covers on the wing and wheel fairings to the landing gear.

27 July 2022

West Des Moines expansion boosts Collins' additive manufacturing capacity

Collins' West Des Moines facility is experienced in the design and production of fuel nozzles for commercial and military aircraft. The company will use new machines to expand the portfolio of metals it can use.

27 July 2022

ReleaseTrelleborg acquires manufacturer of aerospace components

27 July 2022 Design and development activities have already started and are progressing, as Vertical's VX4 is targeting entry into service in 2025.

Actuator expert Hanwha joins the VX4 supplier cohort

The electromechanical actuators for Vertical’s VX4 electric aircraft will provide tilt and pitch control for the four forward propellers, and aerodynamic control surface actuation on the wing and V-tail.

27 July 2022

ReleaseArcher selects Honeywell for supply of actuators and climate system technology for its production aircraft, adding to its growing supply base of aerospace industry leaders

26 July 2022

ReleaseNew Hartzell Aviation formed from three storied brands

26 July 2022

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies commitments to invest in future research and development

26 July 2022

ReleaseSkyDrive makes progress toward acquiring type certification with development of composite vehicle's structure by Toray Carbon Magic, and starting material conformity testing

26 July 2022

ReleaseAIRO mergers complete and company aligned as preeminent mid-market aerospace and defense company

26 July 2022

ReleaseDufour Aerospace completes successful trials with Elsight's Halo connectivity solution

26 July 2022

ReleaseMcCauley's newest propeller for UAVs from GA-ASI receives FAA certification

26 July 2022

ReleaseOntic signs license agreement with Honeywell for the RDR4A/B weather radar systems

25 July 2022

ReleaseTextron Aviation Defense Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine achieves Military Type Certification from the United States Air Force

25 July 2022

Releasethyssenkrupp Aerospace and AMAG extend their cooperation

22 July 2022

ReleaseFlexible additive manufacturing takes flight at £32m aerospace facility in Bristol, UK

22 July 2022

ReleaseValence Surface Technologies acquires B&M Painting of Camden, Arkansas, increasing defense-focused specialty coating capabilities

22 July 2022

ReleaseNew iteration of FibreFORM unveiled at Farnborough International Airshow

21 July 2022

ReleaseStarrag five-axis machines provide diverse growth opportunities for Schaller

21 July 2022

ReleaseLilium engages Diehl Aviation for Lilium Jet's cabin interior

21 July 2022

ReleaseFAC signs another agreement at Farnborough Air Show

21 July 2022

ReleaseNew contracts signed between Airbus and Turkish Aerospace

21 July 2022

ReleaseNovelis signs Cooperation Research Agreement with Airbus

20 July 2022

ReleaseTextron Aviation Special Missions introduces Cessna Citation Longitude Maritime Patrol Aircraft

20 July 2022

ReleaseSafran unveils electric nose landing gear actuator

20 July 2022 The STEP-Tech demonstrator platform addresses a variety of potential applications including advanced air mobility vehicles, high-speed eVTOL, and blended wing body aircraft.

P&W teams up with Collins to chart hybrid-electric future

Successfully demonstrated hybrid-electric technology could be implemented in a range of novel applications, including high speed eVTOL, unmanned aerial vehicles, and small to medium sized commercial aircraft.

20 July 2022

ReleaseSupernal and Electric Power Systems partner to advance eVTOL battery capabilities

20 July 2022

ReleaseParker Aerospace and Eviation team up on development of Alice; the first all-electric commuter aircraft

20 July 2022 The piston engine-powered Black Swan will carry up to 350kg of cargo up to 2,500km, providing a low-cost logistics option for remote communities. It will be able to run on synthetic fuel.

Quickstep to manufacture Black Swan cargo drones

With the first units landing in 2023, Dronamics and Quickstep's long-term plan targets the ramp-up of production of hundreds of Black Swan cargo drones annually in the next four years.

20 July 2022

ReleaseAirbus completes assembly of first future wing prototype