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2022
22 June CityAirbus NextGen's rear structure will be ultra-lightweight.

Airbus taps automotive expertise for CityAirbus fuselage

Directly interacting with the centre fuselage and the wing, the rear structure will leverage the suppliers' expertise in homogeneous design for FormulaE and Formula One vehicles.

22 June Diehl will also supply further sub-components for the Battery Management System for monitoring the batteries of the VoloCity.

More Diehl technology completes VoloCity flight controls

Fly-by-light control is considered is less susceptible to electromagnetic interference, for example from cell phones or transmission tower - a key safety criterion in view of the VoloCity's ops at low altitudes in cities.

21 June

ReleaseAllied Motion Technologies adds precision linear and rotary motor technology with acquisition of Airex, LLC

21 June

ReleaseOrolia introduces new mRO-50 Ruggedized, a robust low SWaP-C mini-Rubidium Oscillator

20 June

ReleaseLatécoère has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Figeac Aero's activities in Mexico

20 June

ReleaseGulfstream G700 wins 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award for design excellence

17 June

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft selects Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW127XT-S engine to power the D328eco regional turboprop

16 June The Lilium Jet's cutting edge now extends to the seats.

Expliseat provides titanium seating for Lilium Jet

The company has expertise in advanced materials such as carbon fibre and titanium, which makes seats approximately 35% lighter than aviation seats made of aluminium.

16 June

ReleaseL3 Harris' extra light data recorder selected by Lilium for its all-elctric vertical take-off and landing jet

16 June

ReleaseSecond Beechcraft Denali successfully completes first flight, expanding flight test program to two aircraft

16 June

ReleasePrototek acquires ProtoCAM

16 June Floats like a Butterfly.

Hanwha commits investment and motors for Butterfly eVTOL

Investor Hanwha will also provide electric motors and battery packs for Overair's prototypes, as the two companies expand their R&D co-operation. First flight is planned for the second half of 2023.

16 June

ReleaseVenturi raises 3.4M investment

16 June FACC's future concept.

FACC next-gen cabin design targets sustainability and comfort

Wheelchair tennis star Nico Langmann has welcomed FACC's 100% wheelchair-accessible cabin and a disability-friendly lavatory. Ultralight materials derived from sugar cane are involved.

16 June

ReleaseVelo3D announces Sapphire XC 1MZ to enable large-format metal 3D printing up to one meter in height

16 June Cool drinks onboard.

Collins launches scalable low-power chillers

SpaceChiller uses advanced heat sinks, initially developed for DARPA, that reduce power consumption up to 50% over alternate thermoelectric systems.

15 June Launched in 2019, one of MAMA's initial goals was combining die forging with metal 3D printing to develop a new process for manufacturing titanium aircraft parts.

Sciaky additive process lays down 40 pounds of titanium per hour

Sciaky is committed to discovering new applications for its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing process that will help manufacturers save significant time and money on part production, as well as improve part quality.

15 June

ReleaseWHI announces Sikorsky CH-53K cockpit escape hatches and transition kit awards

15 June

ReleaseEurodrone: Airbus places major order with Kappa optronics

15 June IAI recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

IAI marks aerostructure delivery milestones

IAI is scheduled to produce 811 pairs of F-35A wings, with a potential value of over $2 billion by 2034, and recently reopened the assembly lines for the F-16 wings, vertical fins and conformal fuel tanks.

15 June

ReleaseZeroAvia & Otto Aviation partner to deliver first new airframe design with hydrogen-electric engine option

15 June

ReleaseAirbus A321XLR takes off for the first time

15 June

ReleaseSceye HAPS ascend to stratosphere using renewable energy sources

14 June

ReleasePanasonics re-defines airline seatback experience with new Astrova IFE seat-end solution

14 June

ReleaseH2 Clipper achieves major milestone with simulated wind tunnel testing of its hydrogen-powered “Pipeline-In-The-Sky” airship

14 June

ReleaseScroth Safety Products launches revolutionary lap belt airbag for commercial aviation

14 June

ReleaseKontron's Dual MODMAN and Auxiliary Modem Unit enable scalability and future-proof satellite connectivity solutions to the airlines

14 June

ReleaseStarrag's four-machine FMS will allow aerospace specialist to cost-effectively meet rising demand

14 June

ReleaseCollins Aerospace's Hypergamut Lighting System reduces jetlag, intelligently syncs with real-time flight data to optimize performance

14 June

ReleaseITT acquires additive manufacturing technology capabilities with investment in CRP

14 June

ReleaseSafran's SkyNaute navigation system to equip H160M Guépard helicopters

14 June

ReleaseAirbus launches Airspace Link HBCplus - the flexible high bandwidth connectivity solution for airlines

13 June

ReleaseSion Power's lithium metal battery technology assessed by leading independent industry expert

13 June

ReleaseMicroair Avionics - new ownership, new beginnings, same great products

13 June

ReleaseAstronics introduces the first Wi-Fi 6E enabled cabin wireless access point

13 June

ReleaseAstronics introduces next-generation USB in-seat power systems for commercial aircraft

13 June

ReleaseUltrafabrics launches Atago in collaboration with Tapis & Franklin at AIX in Hamburg

10 June

ReleaseSTELIA Aerospace and AERQ to collaborate on Cabin Digital Signage integration in front row monument of OPERA for A320neo family

10 June

ReleaseMeggitt £130 million Ansty Park site formally opened by Mayor of West Midlands

10 June

ReleaseEnjet Aero completes acquisition of Integral Industries, Inc.

10 June

ReleaseCollins Aerospace opens additive manufacturing center at Monroe, N.C. campus

9 June BAE Systems says its anti-jamming GPS technology has defeated powerful and sophisticated adversary threat systems in testing and combat.

Anti-jam GPS receiver gains compatibility with EGI technology

By combining DIGAR's beam-forming with trusted inertial navigation system data, BAE Systems says it is offering the highest level of jamming protection available today.

9 June

ReleaseSpace Engine Systems takes steps to achieve hypersonic flight

9 June The prototype completed its first flight in May after just 17 months in the making.

Volocopter's four-seat contender makes first flight

Within the first three test flights, the VoloConnect team was able to verify a significant portion of the eVTOL's envelope with forward speeds up to 40 mph and 28 mph sideward flight speeds during tests.

9 June An SLS function is also available on A220 and A330 aircraft families and in progress for the A380.

Airbus delivers SLS capability in the A320

SLS enables pilots to perform 'straight-in' approaches using satellite precision when coming into land at airports, without the need for additional ground-based systems such as ILS, even in low-visibility conditions.

9 June RSA is providing duct products for the T-7A.

RSA gathers contract for ducting aboard the Red Hawk

RSA Engineered Products has been awarded several components used in fluid conveyance applications, more specifically within the air ducting system, by Boeing for its T-7A Red Hawk training jet program.

9 June Electra’s hybrid eSTOL design delivers the flexibility of a helicopter combined with the superior operating economics of a fixed wing for clean, quick access to final destinations.

Electra acquires fellow eSTOL developer Airflow

Electra is consolidating Airflow's eSTOL business under the Electra brand. It will integrate Airflow's highly experienced team, backlog of letters of intent and strategic partnerships into its own activities.

9 June Prosperity 1.

Autoflight adapts eVTOL to single-prop design

The lift and cruise configuration will feature in the final, full scale, design of Prosperity 1 which will be revealed later this year. Commercial flights are planned for 2026.

9 June

ReleaseSOSA aligned U-P2330 power supply card from Aitech easily meets needs of power-intensive rugged military systems

9 June

ReleaseS.S. White Technologies flexible rotary shafts transmit power to the hydraulic activated thrust reverser actuation system on Pratt & Whitney GTF turbofan eninges