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21 October 2021 Airbus Zephyr S lands after completing a series of test flights in the US.

Solar-powered Zephyr completes stratospheric testing

Airbus’ solar-powered Zephyr could revolutionise disaster management. It uses sunlight to fly and recharge its batteries so can stay airborne for months at a time.

21 October 2021 The AutoPower automatic throttle system will be standard on the Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft.

Bombardier keeps faith with Safe Flight auto throttle

Safe Flight's AutoPower automatic throttle system extends the capability of the Challenger 3500's flight guidance and automatic flight control systems.

21 October 2021

Sterling picks up long term contract for CH-53K

Production of the helicopter is forecast to more than double from four in 2022 to nine in 2023, and then increase to fifteen aircraft in 2026. It is expected that the CH-53K will remain in production through 2032.

21 October 2021 The Arriel 2E with a proud production team.

Safran brings Arriel 2E assembly to the US

Safran assembles, tests and supports several Arriel variants at its facility in Texas, including the 2D for the Airbus H125 and the 1E2 for the UH-72A Lakota.

21 October 2021

ReleaseEndevco's new 7298A triaxial accelerometer improves motion measurements

20 October 2021

ReleaseReaction Engines joins Cranfield Aerospace on Project Fresson to develop hydrogen fuel cell powered aircraft

20 October 2021

ReleaseAerometals receives prestigious Nadcap accreditation

19 October 2021

ReleaseTeijin to boost highly heat-resistant carbon fibre prepreg production for aerospace applications

19 October 2021

ReleaseMeggitt expectation of takeover completion in 2022 shadowed by UK government intervention

19 October 2021

ReleaseAirtificial and flying car manufacturer PAL-V sign new strategic agreement

19 October 2021

ReleaseARTEX distress tracking ELT is preferred GADSS solution for world's major aircraft manufacturers

19 October 2021

ReleaseHT Aero raises US$500+ million in Series A financing

15 October 2021

ReleaseAFRL's aerospace systems directorate opens new subsonic wind tunnel facility

14 October 2021

ReleaseReliable Robotics raises $100 million to expand access to more places with remotely piloted cargo operations

14 October 2021 Embraer will install the global aeronautical distress and safety system on E2 jets as a line fit, factory installed solution.

Embraer selects GADSS supplier for E2 jets

Embraer will install the GADSS solution developed by SKYTRAC and ACR Electronics on its E2 jets as a standard fitting. This will automatically provide an aircraft's precise location as soon as a distress signal is detected.

14 October 2021 The EleFanT project sees GKN Aerospace and KTH jointly develop fan technology for electric aircraft. Are they up to the tusk?

GKN leads development of fan thruster for electric aircraft

The EleFanT project run by GKN and KTH looks at a nested fan to power electric aircraft. The safe, quiet and easy-to-install engine will be delivered from GKN’s Global Technology Centre in Trollhättan, Sweden.

14 October 2021 Honeywell’s Anthem has already been selected by Vertical Aerospace and Lilium for their vertical takeoff and landing, all-electric aircraft, the VA-X4 and seven-seat Lilium Jet.

Honeywell unveils Anthem always-on cloud-connected cockpit system

Anthem supports growing levels of aircraft autonomy, leading to complete autonomous capabilities in the future as regulations allow. Honeywell says that flight plans can be uploaded without being near the aircraft.

14 October 2021 The Pearl 700 has completed more than 3,000 testing hours since the start of the flight test programme in February 2020.

Rolls-Royce pushes the G700's boundaries with Pearl tests

Pearl 700 engines have already powered Gulfstream's G700 beyond its maximum operating speed and cruise altitude, flying nearly as fast as the speed of sound at Mach 0.99 while reaching an altitude of 54,000ft.

14 October 2021

ReleaseAstronics to receive $24 million in cash from combination of AMJP and Asset Sale

14 October 2021

Trio team up for Integrator radar development

The Integrator UAS system is based on TNO's AMBER technology and combines ISR functions including zoom synthetic aperture radar and ground moving target indication, into the surveillance reconnaissance system.

14 October 2021

ReleaseMOBIUS.energy, the high-power battery company secures $50 million investment commitment from GEM

14 October 2021

ReleaseSABCA takes over aircraft assembly operations of Socaero

14 October 2021

ReleaseUniversal Hydrogen secures additional $62 million in financing to accelerate first test flight of hydrogen-powered regional aircraft to 2022

14 October 2021 The HondaJet 2600 Concept is a light jet with trans-continental capability.

Honda breaks cover with transcontinental jet contender

The HondaJet 2600 Concept will feature natural laminar flow technology on wings and nose, and a carbon composite fuselage. Honda says it will be capable of nonstop flight across the United States.

13 October 2021

ReleaseMynaric and H3 HATS detail successes with world's first industrialised optical communications terminal for airborne applications

13 October 2021

ReleaseAutoFlight presents V1500M - an autonomous passenger eVTOL aircraft

13 October 2021

ReleaseAKKA reveals Green&Fly, its 100% electric hydrogen-powered concept aircraft

13 October 2021

ReleaseAmprius Technologies awarded U.S. Army contract to develop 100% silicon anode Li-Ion batteries using Si-Nanowire

13 October 2021

ReleasePlug Power invests in Airflow to bring hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system to Part 23 aircraft

12 October 2021

ReleaseSensata Technologies' new aircraft autothrottle assembly enhances flying safety for light jet applications

12 October 2021

ReleaseXwing signs agreement with Textron Aviation to aid in development of autonomous flight

12 October 2021

ReleaseLiberty Hall Capital Partners announces sale of Onboard Systems

12 October 2021

ReleaseConstruction begins on new Hexcel Centre of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah

12 October 2021

ReleaseARRIS Composites to collaborate with Airbus on composite research

12 October 2021

ReleaseSuccessful first public flight of Volocopter's VoloDrone

12 October 2021

ReleaseBell's Autonomous Pod Transport demonstrates game changing aerial resupply feature

11 October 2021

ReleaseGE Aviation completes GEnx endurance testing as engine celebrates 10-years in service

11 October 2021

ReleaseAUSA 2021: Controp USA provides combat-proven smart miniature payloads for tactical UAS (TUAS) in groups 1-3

11 October 2021

ReleaseNew small form factor line replaceable units bring more choices with configurable I/O, enclosures

11 October 2021

ReleaseJaunt Air Mobility enters into definitive agreement to join the AIRO Group

11 October 2021

ReleaseGentex expands aerospace offering with acquisition of new thin-glass laminating technology

8 October 2021

ReleaseRolls-Royce, Federal Ministry and the state of Brandenburg strengthen development of hybrid-electric propulsion systems

8 October 2021

ReleaseHyPoint partners with BASF New Business to develop high-performance hydrogen fuel cell membranes for aviation

7 October 2021

ReleaseTPC Wire & Cable announces the formation of Trexon

7 October 2021

ReleaseQuantic Electronics acquires ECI Transcon Technologies

7 October 2021 The Catalyst engine in flight on the Beechcraft King Air flying test bed.

Catalyst takes flight as first fully European turboprop for 50 years

The Catalyst engine took part in a test flight which lasted for one hour and 40 minutes. The turboprop features a 16:1 overall pressure ratio, enabling it to achieve 20% lower fuel burn compared to the competition.

7 October 2021 The FlytX "cockpit of the future" solution has been well received by helicopter pilots and is suited to the specific needs of future LCA60T aircrews.

Thales to steer Flying Whales with avionics suite

The LCA60T airship will have its avionics suite and flight control computer supplied by Thales. It is designed to carry up to 60 tonnes of cargo and to load and offload in stationary flight to serve hard to reach locations.

7 October 2021 NASA illustration of an advanced subsonic aircraft with an Electrified Aircraft Propulsion system.

NASA selects EPFD partners as it aims for 2035

NASA has chosen GE Aviation and MagniX as partners to support its electric powertrain flight demonstration. Each company will be awarded a share of $253.4 million for the work over the next five years.

7 October 2021

ReleaseFAA awards $7.3 million to WSU-NIAR for additive manufacturing and advanced materials research

7 October 2021

ReleaseApplied Aeronautics announces new Albatross BVLOS aircraft integrated with Iris Automation's Casia DAA solution