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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

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

ReleaseH3X reaches major testing milestone with its HPDM-250

2 June

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

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.

2 June

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

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.

1 June

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

1 June

ReleaseCadrex acquires Elite Manufacturing Technologies

31 May

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

31 May

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

31 May

ReleaseHoneywell's 1-megawatt generator achieves new milestone

31 May

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

31 May

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

30 May

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

26 May

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

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.

26 May

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

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

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

26 May

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

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

23 May

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseExxelia expands its range of low profile aluminum electrolytic capacitors and defies high temperatures up to +125°C with CUBISIC HTLP

ReleaseRaytheon Technologies establishes global headquarters office in Northern Virginia

ReleaseAitech's SWaP-C-optimized U-C9140 is first SOSA aligned PowerPC SBC for real-time data processing in military and defense applications

ReleaseVenus Aerospace unveils "Stargazer", its Mach 9 hypersonic spaceplane

ReleaseBAE Systems' M-Code GPS receiver enables precision strike capabilities in contested environments

ReleaseElectroflight launches SEED to power electric aviation innovation

ReleaseInfinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc., achieves AS9100 certification

ReleaseThomson Aero Seating’s new VantageDUO

ReleaseCMI Group inaugurates factory in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico

ReleaseLiebherr selected to supply valves for Pearl 10X engine

ReleaseCDM Electronics awarded AS9100:2016 certification

ReleaseH3X reaches major testing milestone with its HPDM-250

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

ReleaseCadrex acquires Elite Manufacturing Technologies

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

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

ReleaseHoneywell's 1-megawatt generator achieves new milestone

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

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

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

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

ReleaseStratolaunch debuts Talon-A separation test vehicle

ReleaseTransDigm completes acquisition of DART Aerospace

ReleaseAirbus increases its UK innovation footprint to develop new hydrogen technologies

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

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

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

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

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

ReleaseCotesa selects Airborne to supply a fully automated edge sealing system

ReleaseAllied Motion Technologies completes acquisition of ThinGap

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

ReleaseKontron launches DARC VX208 SWaP-C mission platform

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

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

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

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

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