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2022
28 March

ReleaseAspen Avionics achieves AS9100 certification

28 March

ReleaseGA-ASI completes new set of UAS detect and avoid flights for FAA

28 March

ReleaseThe Electric Aviation Group has signed a 'Term Sheet' in principle with Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Limited (UK) to collaborate on the development of technologies to support zero-emission flight

25 March

ReleaseG.S. Precision, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, acquires SMC Aerospace

25 March

ReleaseTriumph Group wins Lockheed Martin production contracts

24 March

ReleasePratt & Whitney announces new capabilities centre in Bengaluru

24 March

ReleaseJoby resumes flight testing of eVTOL aircraft

24 March Pipistrel's Velis Electro aircraft.

Textron eAviation bows in with Pipistrel purchase

The European electric aircraft experts will form the basis of a whole new segment under the Textron eAviation name, focused on urban air mobility, general aviation, cargo and special mission roles.

24 March Gulfstream has designed a new database tool to improve access to documents while preserving valuable archives.

Gulfstream's AIR will digitise decades of design documentation

The goal of the project is to not only improve data quality by digitising and preserving the valuable documents, but also to improve usability and consistency. Archived paperwork stretches back to 1958.

24 March Eve's eVTOL will benefit from the new technical partnerships.

Technical partners join Embraer's autonomous research

The US-based Near Earth Autonomy, Iris Automation, and Ansys, as well as Switzerland's Daedalean and Brazilian's Motora.ai, are working with Embraer to accelerate the creation of innovative technologies.

24 March JINPAO Precision Industry has installed a high pressure fluid cell press from Quintus Technologies.

Thailand's JINPAO courts aerospace with high pressure press

JINPAO Precision Industry's new high pressure fluid cell press will lower production costs when manufacturing the aerostructure, aerosystems and interiors parts for various types of aircraft.

24 March

ReleaseVolocopter conducts first crewed eVTOL flight in France

24 March

ReleaseHydrogenOne Capital Growth plc and Safran announce a joint investment in UK passenger flight innovator Cranfield Aerospace

24 March

ReleaseVSR700 autonomous take-off and landing capabilities tested at sea

24 March The GKN Aerospace V-tail is a standard component of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian.

GA-ASI installs first V-tail from GKN onto SkyGuardian

The first of the advanced composite V-tails was shipped from the GKN in Cowes, UK, to GA-ASI in Poway, California and fitted onto an MQ-9B RPA, which will ultimately be delivered to the RAF as a Protector RPA.

24 March The AeroSync wireless Airborne Communication System.

Airbus helicopters gain AeroSync wireless comms

Airbus' H125 and H130 with AeroSync WACS are scheduled to enter service by the end of 2022 and in early 2023. The Astronautics system is also the line-fit connectivity solution for Airbus' new H145 platforms.

23 March

ReleaseIAI and Morocco sign Aeronautics MOU in the Aviation Industry Sector

23 March

ReleaseGE begins testing on first T901 turboshaft engine for U.S. Army

23 March

ReleaseJapan Aerospace Corporation and Kawasaki Heavy Industries engage DART Aerospace to certify fire attack system for the new five-bladed H145//BK117D-3

22 March

ReleaseSkyDrive and Suzuki to collaborate on business and technology of flying cars

22 March

ReleaseEvonik invests in new ROHACELL production facility

22 March

ReleaseHoneywell unveils MV60, a new precision navigation sensor for aerospace and beyond

22 March

ReleaseJoby becomes first eVTOL company to submit area-specific certification plan

21 March

ReleaseUnveiling of full-scale replica of AERALIS' innovative modular jet

21 March

ReleaseTsAGI takes part in the development of the engine nacelle of the promising PD-8 engine

21 March

ReleaseStellex Capital Management LLC acquires RTC Aerospace

21 March

ReleaseTraveller X2 arrived in Europe for the first time, causing widespread concern in the local political and industrial circles

20 March

ReleaseBoeing's Australian-produced uncrewed aircraft to be named 'MQ-28A Ghost Bat'

18 March

ReleaseJoby completes initial FAA Systems, Compliance Reviews for aircraft certification

18 March

ReleaseKongsberg signs agreement to supply air-to-air pylons for the F-35 program

17 March Solvay and National Institute for Aviation Research will develop materials together.

Solvay moves on campus for materials collaboration

NIAR and Solvay will host an opening ceremony later this year for their joint endeavour within the ATLAS lab in Wichita. Its efforts will aim to improve materials and processes for aerospace manufacturers.

17 March

ReleaseCTT Systems is selected by Airbus Corporate Jets to develop ACJ TwoTwenty Inflight Humidification system

17 March The final FlyZero aircraft concepts have landed together with the technology roadmaps setting out the pathway for the accelerated introduction of hydrogen powered aircraft.

ATI pitches a range of hydrogen-powered FlyZero designs

And then there were three. ATI Aerospace Technology Institute has expanded its FlyZero concept to encompass a range of regional, narrowbody and midsize designs - all to be powered by hydrogen.

17 March The fully electric CityAirbus NextGen is an eVTOL prototype equipped with fixed wings, a V-shaped tail, and eight electrically powered propellers as part of its distributed propulsion system.

Spirit starts work on CityAirbus eVTOL wings

Spirit's longstanding relationship with Airbus includes the provision of fully integrated wings and wing elements for multiple Airbus commercial aircraft. Now it will apply its skills to eVTOL wings.

17 March The U.S. manufacturing facility is home to the A320 and A220 final assembly lines.

Process innovations enhance efficiency on the line at Mobile

New systems to monitor and improve logistics of having the right people and components in the right place in the factory have resulted from years of work by Airbus company Acubed.

17 March Electra’s hybrid eSTOL aircraft with precision landing capabilities will support runway-independent operations where an airfield may no longer be accessible.

Electra/MIT team gains USAF funding for flight controls

Electra's eSTOL aircraft can operate from spaces as small as 300 x 100 feet using its patent-pending distributed electric propulsion and blown lift technology. Funding will help develop its flight control system.

17 March

ReleaseStratolaunch opens office in Washington D.C. metro area

17 March Collins will provide specialised cargo loading systems for the Natilus family of autonomous freight aircraft.

Cargo UAV makes progress towards 2023 flight target

The Natilus 3.8T has undergone initial wind tunnel testing, and the vertical tail has entered production. Collins have climbed aboard to develop the cargo UAV's payload handling systems.

17 March

ReleaseRolls-Royce North America invests $400 million in Indiana test facilities

16 March

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft receives three certifications to confirm quality and environmental standards

16 March

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft receives three certifications to confirm quality and environmental standards

16 March

ReleaseSteadicopter and Smart Shooter unveil the Golden Eagle - a groundbreaking RUAS with precision hit capabilities utilising the SMASH technology

15 March

ReleasePratt & Whitney successfully tests GTF Advantage engine on 100% sustainable aviation fuel

15 March

ReleaseJoby nears completion of Part 135 Air Carrier Certification

15 March

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen and H3 Dynamics announce hydrogen aviation partnership

15 March

ReleaseLockheed Martin reaches super herculean milestone with delivery of 500th C-130J airlifter

15 March

ReleaseDassault Aviation's Falcon 6X successfully completes cold soak trials

15 March

ReleaseAeroMobil announces the world's first 4-seater flying car: a disruptive door-to-door ride-hailing travel solution

15 March

ReleaseSafran and Boeing Commercial Airplanes sign the renewal of their electrical wiring contracts

15 March

ReleaseSECO/WARWICK Vector for aeronautics