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2022
8 July

ReleaseSafran acquires Orolia and plans to become the world leader in resilient PNT

7 July

ReleaseElement Materials Technology announces completion of its acquisition by Temasek

7 July

ReleaseAMETEK Engineered Interconnect and Packaging announces plan to support growing supply chain demands in the aerospace sector

6 July Evolito supplies high-performance, low-weight axial-flux motors and controllers that are smaller, lighter and with a higher safety factor than other competing electric propulsion technology.

Evolito brings Electroflight batteries under its wing

Electroflight has a track record of delivering safety critical, innovative battery solutions and will focus on delivering next-generation battery technology to complement Evolito's unique motors and controllers.

6 July

ReleaseVirgin Galactic selects Boeing subsidiary Aurora to build new motherships

6 July The automotive sector has pioneered high efficiency manufacturing.

Toyota brings efficiency skills to the aircraft factory

TPS is a methodology that can contribute to different scenarios and occasions. Beyond efficiency and productivity, it can provide solutions that allow industry to continuously improve their processes.

6 July There are around 400 staff at the Florida facility.

Daher extends North American capability with Stuart acquisition

Stuart is well versed in the assembly of large, complex metallic and composite aerostructures, which complements Daher's competence in their design, manufacture, installation and repair.

6 July The Lilium Jet.

Lilium signs up MA Group for jet landing gear

Magnaghi Aeronautica will tailor the landing gear system for the Lilium Jet's unique design and will contribute to achieving the take-off and landing comfort performances of the emission-free aircraft

6 July The Embraer E195-E2 powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Embraer's E195-E2 passes muster with 100% SAF

The SAF used was 100% Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosine (HEFA-SPK) acquired from World Energy. HEFA-SPK is a specific type of hydrotreated renewable feedstock fuel.

6 July The Vertical VX4.

Molicel teams up to deliver fast-charge batteries for Vertical's VX4

Vertical says it reviewed the capabilities of dozens of cell manufacturers before selecting Molicel as its battery partner as it believes Molicel is uniquely placed to meet the performance and safety requirements of the VX4

6 July

ReleaseCambium and Applied Aeronautics partner to produce low-cost, high-survivability military & commercial drones

6 July

ReleaseInnovative combination of cooperative and noncooperative detection enables DAA and BVLOS

5 July

ReleaseArcline Investment Management completes acquisition of Omega Engineering Inc.

4 July

ReleaseQuickstep hypersonic materials partnership

1 July

ReleaseZim Aircraft Seating supplies the premium eco seats for Air New Zealand's new long-haul cabin concept

1 July

ReleaseTitomic finalises installation of TKF1000 at TWI UK

1 July

ReleaseAddUp partners with the ECM Group to offer post additive manufacturing heat treatment solutions

30 June

ReleaseIntroducing Alto NG

30 June

ReleaseElbit Systems completes the sale of Ashot to FIMI Opportunity Funds for $84 million

30 June

ReleaseMaiden flight of Elektra Trainer

29 June H55’s core product is the modular Electric Storage System (ESS) which includes battery packs, battery management systems, and all interfaces with the EPS.

Double certification marks a milestone for electric propulsion experts

H55 has demonstrated that it is capable of designing, developing, flight testing and producing electric propulsion systems including batteries, mechanical assemblies, software and airborne electronic hardware.

29 June The G800 wilol have longer high-speed range than the G700, to ultimately replace the G650ER.

First flight puts G800 on course for deliveries next year

The G800 can fly 8,000 nautical miles at Mach 0.85, thanks to the combination of the Gulfstream-designed, high-speed wing and all-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines. It is the company's eighth new aircraft in ten years.

29 June Flight testing during the most recent phase has centered around various hover scenarios to analyze the TPS in the air.

Archer expects tilt transition by year end

As testing progresses, the flight envelope will be expanded with increasing climb and descent rates, and airspeeds. Archer plans to continue to conduct multiple flight tests weekly in the second half of this year.

29 June

ReleaseNASA to Industry: Let's develop flight tech to reduce carbon emissions

29 June Reliable power distribution is vital for the Lilium Jet.

Lilium is first to harness Astronics' CorePower distribution

Lilium Jets will each be equipped with two SPDUs and one CPDU. SPDUs are responsible for high voltage (1,000 VDC) to low voltage (28 VDC) conversion and for low voltage distribution and protection.

29 June

ReleaseTwo milestones for the D328eco program - Deutsche Aircraft, umlaut and Heggemann AG have jointly created a digital twin and a physical prototype of the wing spar box

29 June The Do228 research project is being headed by the DLR, which is providing the research aircraft and conducting the flight experiments.

MTU takes long-term approach with flying fuel cells

The goal is to replace one of the two conventional gas turbine engines on a test Do228 with a 600 kW electric powertrain with energy supplied by a hydrogen-powered fuel cell by the middle of this decade.

29 June

ReleaseAeromot signs a protocol of intent with the Government of RS to enable a technological center and aircraft assembly in Guaíba

28 June

ReleaseKnust-Godwin acquires a Velo3D Sapphire XC to expand its additive manufacturing capabilities

28 June

ReleasePrimus Aerospace acquires Raloid Corporation

28 June

ReleaseToray supplies NASA HiCAM with thermoset and thermoplastic prepeg technologies to enable increase in airframer manufacturing rates

28 June

ReleaseHENSOLDT jamming system proves effectiveness against radars of various types

27 June

ReleaseUSA750J portable videoscope has arrived!

27 June

ReleaseWalter to acquire Portugal-based PCD tools manufacturer Frezite

27 June

ReleaseNRC researchers conduct one of the first completely autonomous flights of a helicopter in Canada

27 June

Release£40 million facility at the University of Nottingham to drive a revolution in green electric transport and power conversion of the future

27 June

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems celebrates launch of new manufacturing program in Morocco

24 June

ReleaseElectronic Coating Technologies introduces parylene coatings

23 June

ReleaseNext generation assembly technology: official handover of the most modern Fuselage Panel Production line to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

23 June

ReleaseTecnam and Leonardo form partnership to bring P2012 Traveller wiht fully integrated ATOS mission system to market

23 June

ReleaseA British designed 2-seat vertical take-off aircraft is launched

23 June

ReleaseGA-ASI prepares ELINT and COMINT capabilities for RIMPAC exercise

23 June

ReleaseWET engine: MTU Aero Engines develops drive of the future with wet combustion

22 June

ReleaseAddUp celebrates the grand opening of their new additive manufacturing facility: the AddUp Solution Center, in Cincinnati, Ohio

22 June All Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters are certified to fly with up to a 50% blend of SAF.

Sustainable aviation fuel goes solo aboard the H225

This milestone follows the flight of an H225 with one SAF-powered Makila 2 engine in November 2021, and is part of the flight campaign aimed at understanding the impact of SAF use on the helicopter's systems.

22 June A new small engine designed for hybrid-electric applications.

Small engine provides performance boost for hybrid-electric

The turbogenerator will recharge batteries after take-off or power propellers directly, enabling aircraft to switch between power sources in flight. The development is being part funded by the German government.

22 June

ReleaseKaman announces $10 million investment in Near Earth Autonomy to accelerate the deployment of autonomous systems

22 June

ReleaseNew headquarters for FANUC Mexico in Aguascalientes

22 June The 777-200ER will be a platform for technology testing.

Boeing harnesses 777 for latest ecoDemonstrator testing

Since 2012 Boeing has tested 200 ecoDemonstrator technologies, and a third have it made it into products and services, contributing to improvements in noise, economy, emissions, safety and environmental impact.

22 June Safran makes Gulfstream G700/G800 business aircraft nacelles. Photo: Gulfstream.

Safran opens expanded nacelle facility in Morocco

Safran Nacelles Morocco has incorporated state-of-the-art equipment such as a large autoclave, ergonomic workstations, machining equipment, and the latest generation of robots and collaborative robots.