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7 September 2021

ReleaseAirbus delivers first UH-72B Lakota helicopter to the U.S. Army National Guard

7 September 2021

ReleaseSikorsky-Boeing delivers Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft proposal early to U.S. Army

7 September 2021

ReleaseGE initiates testing on second XA100 adaptive cycle engine

7 September 2021

ReleaseWright has begun testing a 2MW aviation-grade motor for transport-category zero-emissions aircraft

7 September 2021

ReleaseElectroimpact, Toray, and Janicki advance processing technologies for rapid manufacture of large-scale thermoplastic composite parts

6 September 2021

ReleaseDispensing Expo: experience dispensing virtually

3 September 2021

ReleaseEnpro continues portfolio reshaping; divests polymer components business

3 September 2021

ReleaseHansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully makes its maiden flight

3 September 2021

ReleaseEmbraer delivers its 1,500th business jet, a Phenom 300E, to a Swiss charter operator

3 September 2021

ReleaseEHang 216 and Falcon AAVs perform airport transport and parcel delivery trial flights for EU GOF 2.0 project in Estonia

3 September 2021

ReleaseRussian Helicopters and the Maritime University will create a research and production cluster

2 September 2021 The Beechcraft Denali prototype, moves closer to first flight after completing ground engine runs.

Catalyst testing moves Denali closer to first flight

The prototype single engine turboprop Beechcraft Denali has successfully had GE Aviation's 1,300 shaft horsepower Catalyst engine installed and the initial ground engine runs have been completed.

2 September 2021 Spirit AeroSystems manufacturing facility in Prestwick celebrates the first shipment of spoilers to Airbus.

Airbus praises Spirit as it receives RTM spoilers

A320 spoilers are produced by Spirit AeroSystems using resin transfer moulding to increase efficiency, with a lower cost compared to the traditional process - a significant first in the UK.

2 September 2021

ReleaseDrone-powered logistics provider Swoop Aero partners with Iris Automation

2 September 2021 During the testing regime the power gearbox has accumulated more than 650 testing hours including on the facility's Attitude Rig.

Rolls-Royce power gearbox breaks world record

With over 650 hours of testing, the Rolls-Royce UltraFan power gearbox has set a new aerospace world record, reaching 87,000 horsepower. The UltraFan engine should be 25% more fuel efficient.

2 September 2021 The F-16 wing production line at the IAI facilities.

IAI restarts the line to meet F-16 wing demand

Continuing demand for the F-16 has led to a resumption in production of wings by IAI, alongside those for the F-35 and T-38. Lockheed Martin is on the lookout for further expanded cooperation with Israel in the future.

2 September 2021

ReleaseThe flying car (eVTOL) developed by teTra has been certified as an experimental aircraft in the United States and has begun flight tests for sale.

2 September 2021

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems hosts open house at its state-of-the-art Global Digital Logistics Centre

2 September 2021 The quieter and environmentally friendly aircraft is currently being designed to transport up to 1,800 pounds of cargo or move 5 to 7 passengers around 400 to 500 miles.

Electra seals deal to develop eSTOL with Bristow

Electra is collaborating with Bristow Group to develop its hybrid eSTOL, with the companies cooperating on technical developments and certification to meet the needs of customers, the FAA and EASA.

2 September 2021 Demag has designed and built a process crane with a span of 106 metres to help construct the Airbus A321XLR

Demag's record breaking crane supports A321XLR construction

The 106 metre crane is the longest that Demag has ever built. It has four hoists each with a load capacity of 6.25 tons and can be operated as single units or together.

2 September 2021

ReleaseHolt Integrated Circuits introduces world's first galvanically isolated ARINC 429 line driver

2 September 2021

ReleaseLargest single site Nadcap scope retained with merit

2 September 2021

ReleaseAn Aussie first: Swoop Aero is coming to the USA for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with their newly unveiled aircraft Kite

1 September 2021

ReleaseHexcel to expand engineered core operations in Morocco

1 September 2021

ReleaseLeonardo's new threat warning system for aircraft goes into series production

31 August 2021

ReleaseAcquisition of Technical Airborne Components

31 August 2021

ReleaseLogos Technologies unveils ultra-light BlackKite Pod for day/night, wide-area surveillance

31 August 2021

ReleaseTangram Flex, Inc. to support Air Force unmanned aerial systems and Agility Prime community

31 August 2021

ReleaseDARPA has selected BAE Systems to advance autonomy software for multi-domain mission planning

30 August 2021

ReleaseSABCA announces contract for assembly of PC-12 aerostructures

30 August 2021

ReleaseTamarack Aerospace Group exits voluntary bankruptcy and keeps growing

30 August 2021

ReleaseDARPA selects teams to develop active flow control X-plane

30 August 2021

ReleaseParagon continues to be a committed pioneer for urban air taxi movement in Brownsville

27 August 2021

ReleaseL3Harris completes first flight of next-generation army ISR solution

27 August 2021

ReleaseEmbraer opens an office in Hungary

26 August 2021 The Talon hydraulic cargo hook and gimbal swing frame is available for factory installation in the Airbus H125.

Onboard delivers hydraulic cargo hook for Airbus H125

The onboard weighing system shows pilots the weight of each load they are carrying using Onboard's C-40 indicator. The indicator connects to the VEMD allowing users to take advantage of load performance increases.

26 August 2021 Boeing contract extension means that Avcorp will continue to supply the wheel well fairing assemblies for the Boeing 737 MAX.

Avcorp extends wheel well fairing contract with Boeing

Avcorp has signed a contract with Boeing to continue providing wheel well fairing assemblies for the 737 MAX. It has been a supplier to the airframer for more than 20 years.

26 August 2021 Turkey and Pakistan sign the development agreement.

TAI agrees UAV development with Pakistan

Turkey and Pakistan have agreed to develop the ANKA UAV system together, resource sharing and technology transfer are key components of the contract. There is potential to expand on the UAV market.

26 August 2021 The PA-890 eVTOL, powered by the HyPoint air-cooled hydrogen fuel system.

HyPoint develops next generation hydrogen fuel cells

HyPoint and Piasecki are working together to develop the world's first manned hydrogen-powered helicopter. Testing shows that HyPoint's fuel system can achieve up to 2,000 watts per kg of specific power.

26 August 2021

ReleaseDevonWay selected by Viking Air Limited for EHSQ software

26 August 2021 The Aero3 will combine the ability to take off and land like a helicopter and cruising speed of an aeroplane, says Dufour.

Dufour reveals details of tilt-wing VTOL contender

Dufour's flagship aircraft the Aero3 hybrid VTOL will have a main electric propulsion system of eight motors that will power six propellers on the fixed tilt-wing and two propellers on the tail.

26 August 2021 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines will go to HAL by 2029.

HAL commits to 99 engines for Tejas light jet

GE Aviation has committed to supply 99 F404-GE-IN20 engines by 2029, in a deal worth $716 million. The engines will be used to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.

25 August 2021

ReleaseAstro Aerospace selected for AFWERX HSVTOL challenge

24 August 2021

ReleaseHill Helicopters unveils skid landing gear option for new HX50/HC50

24 August 2021

ReleaseNew Zealand CAA issues type acceptance for the RED A03 engine

24 August 2021

ReleasePriven Reddy with Leap Aerospace gets ready to connect the world faster

24 August 2021

ReleaseAstronics announces cooperative agreement with Aerotec Concept

24 August 2021

ReleaseWall Colmonoy Limited (UK) upgrades its casting facility

24 August 2021

ReleaseAmpaire brings hybrid electric flight to South West England

24 August 2021

ReleaseRussian Helicopters and PSB signed an agreement on financing AAK Progress in the amount of 40 billion rubles