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2021
7 September

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

7 September

ReleaseGE initiates testing on second XA100 adaptive cycle engine

7 September

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

7 September

ReleaseTerrafugia Inc. launches new brand and commercial UAV

7 September

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

7 September

ReleaseZeroAvia places evaluation order for Hyzon Motors' high power density fuel cell

7 September

ReleaseVELARY to launch 4-hour flight UAV wildfire solutions at Commercial UAV Expo Americas

7 September

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

7 September

ReleaseMontana Aerospace AG signs takeover of Asco Industries

7 September

ReleasePanasonic Avionics launches next-gen Ku antenna in partnership with ThinKom

7 September

ReleaseBAE Systems selected by DARPA to progress revolutionary aircraft design and testing

7 September

ReleaseFiltronic reaches 60k milestone with transmit/receive modules for European phased array radar application

6 September

ReleaseDispensing Expo: experience dispensing virtually

3 September

ReleaseEnpro continues portfolio reshaping; divests polymer components business

3 September

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

3 September

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

3 September

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

3 September

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

2 September 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

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

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

2 September 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

ReleaseDrone-powered logistics provider Swoop Aero partners with Iris Automation

2 September

ReleaseLargest single site Nadcap scope retained with merit

2 September

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

2 September 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 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

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

2 September 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 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.

1 September

ReleaseHexcel to expand engineered core operations in Morocco

1 September

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

31 August

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

31 August

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

31 August

ReleaseAcquisition of Technical Airborne Components

31 August

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

30 August

ReleaseSABCA announces contract for assembly of PC-12 aerostructures

30 August

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

30 August

ReleaseTamarack Aerospace Group exits voluntary bankruptcy and keeps growing

30 August

ReleaseDARPA selects teams to develop active flow control X-plane

27 August

ReleaseL3Harris completes first flight of next-generation army ISR solution

27 August

ReleaseEmbraer opens an office in Hungary

26 August 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.

26 August 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 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

ReleaseDevonWay selected by Viking Air Limited for EHSQ software

26 August 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 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 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.

25 August

ReleaseAstro Aerospace selected for AFWERX HSVTOL challenge