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2021
7 October Gulfstream introduces the G800, its longest range aircraft and the G400 in the large cabin aircraft class.

Gulfstream unveils the comfortable G400 and long range G800

The G800 is the longest range aircraft in Gulfstream history and will be powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, while the G400 aims for comfort and high speed, with PW812GA Pratt & Whitney engines.

7 October

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

7 October The Pelican is already flying for customers in Central America.

EmbraerX teams up with Pyka to place Pelican in Brazil

EmbraerX and Pyka intend to concentrate joint efforts on getting the Pelican into the precision agricultural sector, particularly across Brazil. It already has a presence in Central America.

7 October 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

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

7 October

ReleaseAgility Prime Phase II STTR for FastLion "extreme fast charging" electric aircraft batteries awarded to EC Power and Penn State University

7 October

ReleaseHexagon and Stratasys partnership unlocks aerospace innovation and reduces part lead time with certified design-to-3D-print solution for plastics

7 October

ReleaseBearhawk Aircraft to increase production to meet demand

7 October 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

ReleaseTPC Wire & Cable announces the formation of Trexon

7 October

ReleaseQuantic Electronics acquires ECI Transcon Technologies

7 October The hybrid Honda eVTOL.

Honda sets out hybrid eVTOL plans

The Honda eVTOL aircraft will feature a gas turbine hybrid power unit based on its current engine design. This will enable a far greater range than is possible with pure electric aircraft.

7 October 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.

6 October

ReleaseXwing and Inmarsat partner to create the world's most effective command and control solution for autonomous aviation

6 October

ReleaseNew CAES additive manufacturing facility revolutionises SWaP for next-generation aerospace and defense system design

6 October

ReleaseFLYHT receives additional purchase order from a long-time OEM partner

6 October

ReleaseFuel cells for air transport – ground-breaking ceremony for the BALIS test field in Empfingen

6 October

ReleaseElbit Systems U.S. subsidiary awarded $76 million ID/IQ contract to supply Head Mounted Display Systems for U.S. Army Apache helicopters

5 October

ReleaseThe next generation of vibration testing

5 October

ReleaseSolar Atmospheres Southeast receives Nadcap 24-month merit status

4 October

ReleaseIntevac Photonics announces $16M IDIQ contract for Apache helicopter program

4 October

ReleaseSolvay introduces a new flagship epoxy prepreg for the aerospace market

4 October

ReleaseUMAV has successful Airforce airship flight and eyes near space operations

1 October

ReleaseSaab delivers for the T-7A flight test program

1 October

ReleaseGlobal aerospace business, Ontic, expands footprint with latest UK acquisition and licensing agreement

1 October

ReleaseAccenture completes acquisition of umlaut

1 October

ReleaseBomhoff Limited announces new company and commencement of operations

1 October

ReleaseCAES acquires Colorado Engineering, Inc.

1 October

ReleaseGE Aviation selected by NASA for hybrid electric technology demonstrator

30 September

ReleaseMoxa brings cloud-based CNC monitoring to shop floor of aerospace parts manufacturer

30 September

ReleaseAbaco Systems announces newest rugged graphic output boards

30 September

ReleaseSoftBank Corp. acquires High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) patents from Loon

30 September

ReleaseLobo Leasing and Orca Aerospace sign MOU to develop Orca eVTOL aircraft

30 September

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems positions for continued growth and diversification of its business across key market segments

30 September

ReleaseMorf3D's Applied Digital Manufacturing Centre partners with Starburst Aerospace to bring innovative approach to additive manufacturing processes

30 September

ReleaseRoyole & Airbus unveil the first three cabin flexible display prototypes at Airshow China

30 September

ReleaseGovernor of Alabama welcomes Special Aerospace Services to Huntsville

29 September Talon-A is a reusable hypersonic vehicle for hypersonic research, experiments, and enabling operational missions.

Hypersonic Talon-A completes critical design review

Launched from Stratolaunch's Roc carrier aircraft, the Talon-A is a rocket-propelled, autonomous, reusable testbed carrying customisable payloads at speeds over Mach 5.

29 September

ReleaseVelo3D completes merger with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation to become a publicly-traded, additive manufacturing technology company

29 September

ReleaseHoneywell's BendixKing completes cockpit solution for Harbin Y-12E aircraft

29 September Piaggio Aerospace and Safran Helicopter Engines already collaborate on the RTM322 and Aneto engine families, for the production of hot section parts of the engines.

Piaggio and Safran agree to produce the Ardiden 3

The Ardiden 3 is a core engine in the 1,700 to 2,000 shaft horsepower range. With two EASA-certified models it features compact modular architecture, a high power to weight ratio and a low cost of ownership.

29 September The Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare (EW) suite is custom designed for F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft.

CAES to provide RF assemblies for the F-16 Viper Shield

CAES will leverage its design approaches and high volume manufacturing expertise to deliver a frequency synthesiser and integrated RF assemblies that meet the L3Harris Viper Shield system requirements.

29 September

Next generation CityAirbus' first flight planned for 2023

It is being developed to fly with a 80km range and to reach a cruising speed of 120km/h. With sound levels below 65 dB(A) during fly-over and below 70 dB(A) during landing.

29 September The flight testing aims to demonstrate a performance increase, in addition to evaluating the safety margins, due to the electrical power input.

Airbus flight tests engine backup system on Flightlab

The Flightlab helicopter was equipped with an electric motor connected to the main gearbox, providing electrical power for 30 seconds in the event of engine failure, giving the pilot extra time to react.

29 September During the testing the X-59 will fly at supersonic speeds over communities as part of the low boom flight demonstration. NASA will then gather community feedback to the noise of the quiet supersonic flight.

X-59 prepares for quiet supersonic flight testing

The Lockheed Martin X-59's nose design should allow for quiet supersonic flight, turning the usual sonic boom into a quiet sonic thump. The aircraft will be tested over residential areas and noise feedback will be collected.

29 September

ReleaseBell Textron Canada celebrates 35 years of excellence in Canada

28 September

ReleaseVolatus Aerospace and Iris Automation partnership creates exciting BVLOS powerhouse

28 September

ReleaseAstronics awarded additional follow-on inflight connectivity equipment order from Collins Aerospace

28 September

ReleaseKAL Capital Markets announces Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing acquisition

28 September

ReleaseAeronautic motion control manufacturer invests in a new vacuum tempering furnace