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2 June 2022 The Orbiter 4.

Aeronautics adds VTOL option to Orbiter 4

The operator can select whether to take-off and land the Orbiter 4 using a traditional launcher and parachute, with endurance of 24 hours, or use the VTOL kit for accurate take-off and landing with reduced endurance.

2 June 2022 The Pearl 10X.

Rolls-Royce reports strong progress in Pearl 10X testing

The first dedicated Pearl 10X test engine ran for the first time earlier this year and surpassed its target thrust levels on the first test run, making it the most powerful business aviation engine in the Rolls-Royce portfolio.

2 June 2022 Transition accomplished!

Transition out of hover is a landmark for electric aviation, says Lilium

Phoenix 2 has now achieved this milestone across the entire main wing while, most importantly, remaining stable and behaving as predicted by Lilium's proprietary Flight Dynamics Model.

2 June 2022 The EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft.

Daher plans sustainability for all aspects of production

Aircraft maker Daher is setting up three new innovation centres, called Techcenters, that cover each of its core businesses: aircraft manufacturing, aerospace equipment and logistics.

2 June 2022 Six rotors will propel the E20.

TCab Tech selects Safran electric motors for eVTOL

The ENGINeUS 100 delivers more than 100kW at take-off and features a fully integrated motor controller within the machine. The thermal management is provided by an optimised air-cooling system.

2 June 2022

ReleaseH3X reaches major testing milestone with its HPDM-250

2 June 2022 The Development Simulator “S22” where the A321XLR’s virtual flight-test campaign is being performed in Toulouse. Photo by Hervé Goussé.

Virtual flight testing paves the way for A321XLR take-off

The first of three A321XLR flight test aircraft will be handed over to the flight-test team in the near future. In parallel, ground based testing campaigns are in full swing at various Airbus sites.

1 June 2022

ReleaseKorean Aerospace Industries (KAI) signs a new long-term contract with The Gill Corporation

1 June 2022

ReleaseCadrex acquires Elite Manufacturing Technologies

31 May 2022

ReleaseEve partners with Porsche Consulting to define eVTOL global manufacturing, logistics and supply chain strategy

31 May 2022

ReleaseHoneywell's 1-megawatt generator achieves new milestone

31 May 2022

ReleaseLilium to use Zenlabs' battery cell technology to power eVTOL aircraft

31 May 2022

ReleaseFAA certifies new Sagetech Avionics Mode S Micro Transponder with integrated ADS-B In and Out

31 May 2022

ReleaseSierra Space & Spirit AeroSystems form strategic partnership to bring affordable space systems to market

30 May 2022

ReleaseRPI launches new metrology-grade rotary axis table for Portable CMM’s which improves productivity by up to 40%

26 May 2022 The Liberty Lifter is to operate at sea for weeks at a time without land-based maintenance activities.

DARPA proposes simple sea-skimming freighter

The Liberty Lifter will operate in turbulent seas by creating high-lift abilities at low speeds to reduce wave impact load during takeoff/landing, and innovative design solutions to absorb wave forces.

26 May 2022

ReleaseStratolaunch debuts Talon-A separation test vehicle

26 May 2022

ReleaseEmbraer, ITA and FAPESP announce investment in Engineering Research Center to accelerate the future of air mobility

26 May 2022 The VantageXL.

Latest Thompson seating offers greater privacy

The VantageXL has retained the option of the relaxed lounge position for take-off. Its configuration allows for greater individual privacy, or the 'honeymoon' option can be selected for passengers travelling as a couple.

26 May 2022 Certification and entry into service is anticipated in late 2025.

Dassault kicks off multi-site Falcon 10X production

A new production hall in Biarritz in southwestern France is dedicated to the aircraft’s all-composite wing, and the first wing is in final assembly and will be placed in a static test rig this summer.

26 May 2022 The next steps will include carrying out engine runs as well as low-speed and high-speed taxi tests, and then on to first flight.

Raider aircraft testing proves value of digital modelling

Northrop Grumman is paving the way for the B-21 rollout later this year and first flight in 2023. The first loads calibration test has been undertaken, proving the efficacy of the company's digital design capabilities.

26 May 2022 Safran has developed a user support service offering and is continuing to develop its software with the addition of new functionalities.

Safran rolls out software for complex system design

More than 350 systems architects at Safran are already making good use of XATIS to reduce the number of product development cycles, and now the company intends to market the software to others.

25 May 2022

ReleasePurdue, Rolls-Royce sign 10-year, $75 million strategic alliance agreement

25 May 2022

ReleaseAirbus increases its UK innovation footprint to develop new hydrogen technologies

25 May 2022

ReleaseSpirit World Group joins Flying Ship Technologies to build ground effect maritime vessels

25 May 2022

ReleaseAuterion delivers supercomputer performance onboard drones and mobile robots with AI Node

25 May 2022 Lilium is aiming to protect its innovations.

Lilium jet maker files raft of patent applications

These are engineering inventions for the core technology around the Lilium Jet, spanning several domains: Structures and interior, avionics and custom electric, and more than 70% related to energy and propulsion.

25 May 2022

ReleaseTransDigm completes acquisition of DART Aerospace

25 May 2022

ReleaseLilium engages Aernnova to design and build the Lilium Jet's propulsion mounting system

24 May 2022

ReleaseAllied Motion Technologies completes acquisition of ThinGap

24 May 2022

ReleaseTeague teams up with NORDAM to create the world's first 'floating bed' in the sky

24 May 2022

ReleaseKratos acquires Southern Research Engineering Division adding unique capabilities in hypersonic, ballistic missile, space and ISR areas

24 May 2022

ReleaseCotesa selects Airborne to supply a fully automated edge sealing system

24 May 2022

ReleaseKontron launches DARC VX208 SWaP-C mission platform

24 May 2022

ReleaseToray and Bell collaborate on new NCAMP design allowable dataset for 3960 prepreg system

23 May 2022

ReleaseSypris wins electronic warfare and communications program

23 May 2022

ReleaseLilium partners with Honeywell and DENSO to co-develop and manufacture electric motor for Lilium Jet

23 May 2022

ReleaseGE Aviation completes testing of Passport engine using 100% sustainable aviation fuel

23 May 2022

ReleaseBombardier introduces Global 8000 aircraft, the flagship for a new era in business aviation

23 May 2022

ReleaseKaman Corporation announces definitive agreement to acquire the Parker-Hannifin aircraft wheel & brake division

23 May 2022

ReleaseSonaca Aircraft stops production of S200 aircraft -100% of the personnel will be offered a job within the group

23 May 2022

ReleaseMayflower Communications Company, Inc. receives FAA TSO-C190 authorization, making its multi-platform anti-jam GPS navigation antenna (MAGNA) systems the first anti-jam solutions in the industry approved for both military and commercial aviation use

22 May 2022

ReleaseFalcon 6X round-the-globe proving campaign ready for kick-off

22 May 2022

ReleaseNew FCI Aerospace capabilities brochure explains thermal sensing technology & applications

22 May 2022

ReleaseGulfstream G700 continues flight test accomplishments

21 May 2022

ReleaseSceye reaches stratosphere; flies at 64,000 ft

19 May 2022

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada selects H55 as battery technology collaborator for regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program

19 May 2022

ReleaseHoneywell's flight management system selected by Airbus

18 May 2022

ReleaseATR paves way for next generation of its best-selling aircraft

18 May 2022 The ThinKom ThinAir Ka2517 phased array.

Northrop Grumman adds ThinKom antenna to Triton

Initial flights of the MQ-4C flying test bed - an adapted Gulfstream jet - with the ThinKom phased-array satellite antenna are expected to take place in the second quarter of 2022.