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2021
29 November

ReleaseBritten-Norman signs new 15 year lease at Solent Airport

26 November

ReleaseEmission-free flight - DLR takes delivery of its new 'Do 228' research aircraft D-CEFD

26 November

ReleaseReaching a new turning point in domestically manufactured helicopter engines, TEI delivers its 50th engine

26 November

ReleaseWe have certified the next version

25 November PPG created ramp seals for the C-130J Super Hercules via additive manufacturing using a patented ambient reactive extrusion (ARE) technology called PPG ARE.

First 3D printed ramp seals produced for C-130J

PPG created six sets of custom-designed ramp seals for the C-130J Super Hercules airlifter using its patented ambient reactive extrusion (ARE) technology. This is PPG's first commercial sale of 3D printed components.

25 November The Beechcraft Denali first flight.

Beechcraft Denali begins flight test program

The Beechcraft Denali prototype, powered by a GE Catalyst engine, reached an altitude of 15,600 feet and a speed of 180 knots during the two hour and 50 minute first flight. Certification is anticipated in 2023.

25 November The 1,000th Trent XWB–84 will power an Airbus A350-900.

Rolls-Royce delivers 1,000th Trent XWB–84

The Trent XWB-84 entered into service in 2015. The 1000th engine was produced at Rolls-Royce's Derby assembly line and will power an Airbus A350-900.

25 November

ReleaseThe first hover test of ZURI's large scale demonstrator

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

Airbus, Thales and Diehl collaborate on flight control for CityAirbus

Airbus will develop the central flight control system, Thales the primary computing systems and Diehl the secondary flight control computer. The combined systems are critical to the safety of the eVTOL air taxi.

25 November Pilatus launched its newest trainer, PC-7 MKX at the Dubai Airshow.

Pilatus upgrades avionics for latest variant PC-7

The new version of the PC-7 trainer features improved avionics and cockpit displays. The turboprop aircraft is aimed at the military basic training market.

25 November

ReleaseAciturri receives the award of the rudder and elevator contract for the F10X

25 November A view of the X-59 being supported by ground supports in preparation for installation of the landing gear and other hardware required for structural testing.

Supersonic X-59 enters final assembly phase

Removed from its jig, the X-59 is ready for final assembly including the first power-on of the aircraft to test its internal systems. The first flight is planned for 2022.

24 November

ReleaseP2010 TDI achieves FAA certification

24 November

ReleaseBuehler presents webinar: Magnesium and its alloys - metallographic techniques for quality control on December 1, 2021

24 November

ReleaseBAM opens new Centre of Competence for Additive Manufacturing

23 November

ReleaseEmbraer and the Netherlands Aerospace Centre sign a MoU for strategic collaboration relating to aerospace research

22 November

ReleaseSynergIE project - hybrid-electric propulsion systems enable more climate-friendly air transport

22 November

ReleaseAutoFlight lands $100M (USD) investment in Series A Funding from Team Global and its founder Lukasz Gadowski

19 November

ReleaseSensata Technologies completes acquisition of Spear Power Systems

19 November

Release'Spirit of Innovation' stakes claim to be the world's fastest all-electric vehicle

18 November

ReleasePTI acquires miniature electro-explosive device manufacturer

18 November

ReleaseAn outstanding achievement for Gabbiano: 100th radar delivered

17 November

ReleaseARCH Precision Components acquires Metalcraft Technologies

17 November

ReleaseManta Aircraft and Foviatech GmbH sign a Memorandum of Understanding during the Dubai Airshow 2021

17 November

ReleaseHexagon enables big ambitions for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) additive manufacturing

17 November

ReleaseOtto Aviation's Celera 500L achieves a total of 55 successful test flights

17 November

ReleasePowerCell receives order for fuel cell systems valued at approximately MSEK 7

17 November The PW127XT-M engine is purpose-built for ATR 42/72 aircraft.

ATR42/72 gains enhanced engine with less maintenance

The PW127XT-M engine builds on the existing PW127M, with a three per cent improvement in fuel efficiency. It is certified for up to a 50% sustainable aviation fuel blend.

17 November Complex tooling at Collins Aerospace’s Banbury, UK, facility

Partners secure funding for next-gen composite components

The latest braider equipment at Collins Aerospace’s Banbury, UK, facility can manufacture composite components such as new complex fuel pipes - and will be used by a new collaboration of UK companies.

17 November

ReleaseEve and Senna Brand create Eve-Senna eVTOL

17 November Triumph Mechanical Solutions will design, develop and manufacture the throttle quadrant assembly for the B-250 aircraft.

Calidus selects Triumph for B-250 throttle assembly

Triumph is delighted to be developing a full sub-system solution for a new platform, and for a new client aircraft manufacturer. Work on the throttle quadrant will be carried out in Germany.

17 November

ReleaseDDC-I announces Deos multicore platform for Jacinto 7 developers targeting high assurance aerospace market

17 November

ReleaseAvionyx lands electric air taxi contract, set for hiring boom

17 November

ReleaseSAMAD Aerospace signs MOU with Aerosud Aviation

17 November Boeing and VSMPO-AVISMA signed an agreement on the supply of titanium and technology collaboration.

Boeing backs its titanium joint venture in the Urals

Titanium parts from VSMPO-AVISMA, a Boeing supplier for 25 years, are used on Boeing 737, 767, 787, 777 and 777X aircraft. A new deal seals this trade into the future, and should expand the supplier's role.

17 November

ReleaseCollins Aerospace acquires Dutch Thermoplastic Components to deliver lighter, cost-efficient and sustainable aircraft structures

17 November Pipistrel will provide motors, motor controllers, and batteries for Airflow’s unique distributed electric propulsion approach.

Airflow adds Pipistrel motors for eSTOL concept

Pipistrel is the maker of the first and still only type-certified electric aircraft in the world, the VELIS Electro, with expertise in clean sheet design through to project completion.

17 November The data concentration network and advanced power management system seamlessly connect equipment across the G400 and G800 with information, commands and electrical power.

GE provides latest Gulfstream jets' power management

The power management system provides more configuration control through GE's tool suite and its pre-designed flexible architecture can significantly reduce integration risk across the aircraft life cycle.

16 November

ReleasePublic premiere for aircraft from Fraundorfer Aeronautics

16 November

ReleaseAeroVironment's new Mantis i45 N multi-sensor imaging payload delivers advanced ISR for nighttime operations

16 November

ReleaseGE Additive and WSU-NIAR team up to accelerate metal additive technology for rapid DoD implementation

16 November

ReleaseViasat, Embraer enter into line-fit agreement to offer Viasat in-flight connectivity on Embraer E2 aircraft

16 November

ReleaseGogo's AVANCE L5 tops 500,000 business aviation flights

16 November

ReleaseSafran Aircraft Engines has chosen the smart tracking IoT solution by Orange Business Services to accelerate the digital transformation of its industrial processes

16 November

ReleaseNew contract for B787 engine mounting structure

16 November

ReleaseTecnam Aircraft launches the P-Volt transition program to help P2012 Traveller owners position themselves for the green future of aviation

16 November

ReleaseKa-226T helicopter presented at Dubai Airshow is equipped with the latest KRET equipment

16 November

ReleaseFMi Chemical becomes approved supplier to General Electric

16 November

ReleaseVolocopter flies over South Korea's Incheon Airport

15 November

ReleaseRostec unveils the unmanned Checkmate