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2022
6 April

ReleaseMiddle River Aerostructure Systems deploys Plataine's AI-based optimisation software to automate and digitise manufacturing

6 April

Creature comforts are key on board TBM's latest

The TBM 960 has a PT6E-66XT engine and fully digital e-throttle, along with digitally-controlled cabin with an all-new environmental control system, LED ambience lighting and electrically-dimmable windows.

6 April

DHAC commits to firefighter production in Calgary

With orders for 22 aircraft already in hand De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will now ramp up the production of the latest variant of the well-proven firefighting aircraft type.

6 April Highly integrated hydraulics and flight controls from Parker Aerospace land the lowest risk and weight, plus highest reliability for the Sikorsky-Boeing DEFIANT X.

Parker pumps and actuation feature in DEFIANT X

A long-standing supplier of the flight controls and hydraulic power systems for the Army's Black Hawk and Apache helicopters, Parker Aerospace will now be part of the DEFIANT X collaborative team.

6 April

ReleaseLiebherr and HAL sign Memorandum of Understanding

6 April

ReleaseEUR 16 million EIB backing for Airborne International

6 April Crane’s versatile High Voltage DC-DC Converter will support Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer 2 electric aircraft.

Crane voltage converters find a place aboard the eFlyer 2

Regardless of electrical power source, Crane A&E's high-power converters will convert high voltage source power into an aircraft's traditional 28v DC bus or 270v DC bus, delivering up to 4kW of power.

6 April

ReleaseBoeing and AWS join forces to transform aerospace design and manufacturing

6 April

ReleaseApplied Composites, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, acquires North Coast Composites and North Coast Tool & Mold from Unitech

6 April Collins Aerospace will provide all three seating platforms and its Perigon computer for the DEFIANT X advanced utility helicopter.

Collins applies commercial seating tech to military helicopter

Collins Aerospace will supply the DEFIANT X with armoured pilot, cabin crew and troop seats. And its Perigon flight control computer will tackle the helicopter's utility management, prognostic health and autonomy.

6 April

ReleaseBoeing and AWS join forces to transform aerospace design and manufacturing

6 April Phoenix 2, Lilium’s 5th generation demonstrator, conducts flights tests in Spain.

Lilium plans third demonstrator for Spanish testing

The ATLAS Flight Test Centre provides optimal infrastructure and enables aircraft to fly over a large, unpopulated area while transitioning fully to high-speed wing-borne flight.

6 April

ReleaseBoeing and Microsoft deepen partnership in digital aviation

5 April

ReleaseOn the way to climate-neutral flying: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action funds development of hydrogen fuel cell technology

5 April

ReleaseVenus Aerospace raises $20 million in Series A funding led by Prime Movers Lab

5 April

ReleaseExpleo and Ausy selected by Airbus as strategic suppliers for EMES3

5 April

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada expands the PT6 E-Series engine family and introduces the new PT6E-66XT engine for Daher's TBM 960 airplane

4 April

ReleaseSikorsky leverages established high-tech manufacturing for faster, more affordable production on RAIDER X

4 April

ReleasePrecinmac to acquire Petersen Inc.

4 April

ReleaseFirst Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 enters into service following FAA certification

4 April

ReleaseDefense Innovation Unit awards Skydweller Aero Inc. contract for extreme-endurance solar aircraft systems

4 April

ReleaseOlympus makes it Evident

4 April

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

31 March

ReleaseTriumph announces streamlined organisational structure

31 March

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft Selects Liebherr-Aerospace to supply the flap and spoiler actuation system for the D328eco aircraft

31 March

ReleaseDe Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited launches DHC-515 Firefighter

31 March

ReleaseSABCA boards the world's largest airship with innovative technology

31 March

ReleaseLockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing adds to team DEFIANT

31 March

ReleaseInceptra acquires NobleTek

31 March

ReleasePiaggio Aerospace opens its data room to 5 new potential buyers

31 March

ReleaseTriumph receives contract extension for 787 cargo door actuation system

31 March

ReleaseDiscover LEMO's new leading-edge high power connectors

30 March FreeFlight Systems’ RA-6500 radar altimeter has been selected for LTA Research’s airships.

LTA Research signs up for robust Terrain radio altimeter

FreeFlight Systems has seen its 5G-tolerant radar altimetry solution extend beyond traditional rotorcraft and fixed-wing applications following its specification by LTA Research for its airships.

30 March At the new production facility, FACC is manufacturing lightweight components for the cabin interiors of commercial aircraft and business jets.

FACC facility starts production in Croatia

A new plant in Zagreb is part of the current growth strategy of FACC AG, which is preparing for the growth requirements of the future with an investment package of more than EUR 150 million in the coming years.

30 March HyPoint will integrate GTL's advanced carbon composite "BHL Cryotank" liquid hydrogen fuel tanks with HyPoint's fuel cell system.

HyPoint harnesses composite cryotanks to boost range

BHL Cryotanks offer a 75% mass reduction compared to existing aerospace metal or composite tanks, enabling hydrogen aircraft makers to store as much as ten times more liquid hydrogen fuel without adding mass.

30 March The Starrag STC 1250 was developed for the economical processing of demanding aerospace structural components, multi-blades and casings with long cycle times.

Berhalter extends aerospace capabilities with 5-axis centre

The STC 1250 reduces costs by accepting long-running five-axis parts or multiple-loaded work, and the extensive axes travels and capabilities also enable the company to handle workpieces in a range of materials.

30 March Qarbon Aerospace has completed the first Hexa eVTOL aircraft.

LIFT receives first composite eVTOL from Qarbon

Hexa can fly for up to 15 minutes on a charge with 25% battery remaining for safety margin. Actual flight times are dependent on pilot weight and weather conditions, and will generally range from 8 to 15 minutes.

30 March The advanced European turboprop has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space for the new Euromale RPAS.

Avio Aero's Catalyst will power the Eurodrone

As main subcontractor for this major collaborative European programme, Airbus Defence and Space is responsible for the selection of the engine supplier - and was looking for performance combined with low risk.

30 March

ReleaseFAC reacts to bumper aerospace investment

30 March

ReleaseCMC Electronics wins contract with Calidus

30 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters enters into asset purchase agreement with group led by Bardin Hill and MBIA Insurance Corporation

30 March

ReleaseVolansi announces VOLY 50 series: new generation of multi role, unmanned aircraft

30 March

ReleaseSierra Space to revolutionize space exploration with Siemens’ Xcelerator

30 March

ReleaseGE begins industry's first adaptive cycle engine tests at Arnold Engineering Development Complex

29 March

ReleaseAirbus Canada A220 site in Mirabel expands with the addition of a 125,000 ft2 sub-assembly area

29 March

ReleaseVelo3D announces Flow 3.0 to support print preparation for larger parts

29 March

ReleaseStratasys collaborates with Lockheed Martin to qualify material for space and aviation end-use parts

29 March

Releasethyssenkrupp Aerospace extends relationship with Textron Aviation

29 March

ReleaseWith a new CEO at the helm, battery start-up Theion unveils crystal battery for all mobile applications

28 March

ReleaseEve and Zanite. Right Merger. Right Now.