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A contract under the Industrial Participation Program will support Airborne in evolving its automation technology to meet Lockheed Martin’s aerospace production goals.

27 November

Embry-Riddle and Argonne build system simulating hypersonic flight

Researchers will create a testing device that reproduces the heat and stress of hypersonic flight using the world’s brightest synchrotron X-ray beam.

27 November

The first PW127XT-S development engine delivered by Pratt & Whitney Canada for Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco test aircraft, TAC1.

P&WC engines arrive for D328eco test aircraft

The PW127XT-S engines have been delivered to Oberpfaffenhofen, ready to power the Deutsche Aircraft TAC1 test aircraft ahead of the D328eco's service entry in 2027.

27 November

H-4T-RD shown with turbine engines for VH-4T production.

VerdeGo advances hybrid-electric propulsion with VH-4T-RD production launch

Initial deliveries of the 400kW-class system are planned for 2026, with testing and leasing activity already underway for early adopters.

27 November

ReleaseEDF Group increases its stake in AURA AERO to 2 million euros to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation

27 November

Sarla plans 500-acre eVTOL giga factory in Andhra Pradesh

The MoU for the integrated campus was signed by government ministers and will enable production of up to 1,000 aircraft annually.

26 November

ReleaseXeriant elevates Holt to lead Factor X as company builds a Skunk Works–style innovation engine

26 November

ReleaseLake Fusion Technologies, LLC and Moog partner for rotorcraft safety

26 November

ReleaseExclusive tail fold patent granted to Switchblade Flying Car manufacturer

26 November

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP to TU Dresden: a milestone for climate-friendly aviation

25 November

ReleaseZuri Technology Demonstrator 2.0: advancing hybrid VTOL toward regional air mobility

24 November

ReleaseIonQ and Heven AeroTech partner to develop quantum-enabled drones for national security applications

22 November

ReleaseCranfield Aerospace Solutions seeks to grow aerospace consultancy offering

21 November

ReleaseNew Power and Propulsion labs open at Cranfield University

21 November

ReleaseSaab and CAE advance GlobalEye worldwide with new global cooperation agreement

21 November

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft's VTOL targets flight operations in icing conditions that ground most helicopters

20 November

Airbus opens Korea Tech Hub for collaborative innovation

The Daejeon-based centre will focus on next-generation defence, composite and energy technologies with support from government and local partners

20 November

The F‑22 issued in-flight commands to the MQ‑20 through a tablet and Lockheed Martin’s GRACE module.

Fighter and drone cooperate in Nevada crewed-uncrewed test

An F-22 and MQ-20 flew in coordination to demonstrate open-architecture control using government-owned communication systems and shared radio integration.

20 November

Archer’s electric powertrain will be integrated into Anduril’s Omen autonomous air vehicle (AAV).

Archer expands into defence with powertrain for Omen

An initial 50-unit order from the UAE for the Omen platform has created early demand for Archer’s electric propulsion system beyond its Midnight aircraft.

20 November

The aircraft combines Joby's SuperPilot autonomy stack with a turbine-based hybrid powertrain.

Joby completes maiden flight of hybrid-electric demonstrator

The flight took place in California and follows the company's partnership with L3Harris, with defence demonstrations expected to begin in 2026.

20 November

Dream Chaser spaceplane undergoing high-speed tow testing, pulled by a fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia truck at Kennedy Space Center.

Dream Chaser clears tests ahead of free-flyer launch

High-speed tow trials, EMI checks and command link verification have advanced the Dream Chaser programme toward its first runway landing at Vandenberg.

20 November

Ribbon cutting at the opening of Pratt & Whitney’s European Technology and Innovation Center in Houten, Netherlands, with Henri Werij, Michael Thacker, Jetske Verkerk, Lesia Protsailo, Wally Orisamolu and Vince Sidwell.

Pratt & Whitney opens European centre for propulsion innovation

The Netherlands-based ETIC will support collaborative work across hydrogen, hybrid-electric and gas turbine systems for future aircraft efficiency and performance.

20 November

ReleaseHeven AeroTech's Z1 earns Blue UAS "Select" status

20 November

ReleaseCAE signs agreement with Saab for GlobalEye training platforms

20 November

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman celebrates 30 years of collaboration with Potez Aéronautique on E-2 Hawkeye

20 November

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseJekta unveils 1:9 scale model of PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft as it continues flight testing in Italy

ReleaseTCab Tech E20 eVTOL successfully completes transition flight tests

ReleaseStockwell Elastomerics expands micro molding capabilities with Sodick injection molding machine

ReleaseApplied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems combine to form premier provider of critical flight, space, and defense hardware solutions

ReleaseNorck advances on-demand CNC machining with a digital, engineering-led manufacturing platform

ReleaseJSW Defence commences construction of next-gen UAS facility in Hyderabad

ReleaseSafran, the UK’s third-largest civil aerospace player, expands its local innovation capabilities

ReleaseBritten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander Type approved by TCCA in Canada

ReleaseDaher flies its EyePulse MALE drone

ReleaseAnavia partners with Embention to advance next-generation autonomous flight capabilities for unmanned systems

ReleaseEve Air Mobility selects BETA Technologies as pusher motor supplier

ReleaseCambium acquires global advanced composites manufacturer SHD Group to accelerate its materials innovation and production platform

ReleaseEmbraer and PGZ sign five MoUs to strengthen strategic cooperation in Poland’s aerospace and defense sector

ReleaseToray achieves multi-site AS9100 certification with zero findings, reinforcing excellence in aerospace and defense quality

ReleaseArcline Investment Management completes strategic investment in American Casting Company

ReleaseHeven AeroTech announces $100M in Series B raise, reaching $1B valuation as customer demand surges

ReleasePrecision Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc. to combine with FACT II Acquisition Corp. to become publicly listed company

ReleaseArcher and Karem Aircraft announce exclusive collaboration to utilize military-grade rotor technology on Archer’s next-generation dual-use VTOL aircraft

ReleasePipistrel achieves historic type certification in Colombia

ReleaseHelix motors power new generation of supersonic jet engines

ReleaseNVIDIA and Synopsys announce strategic partnership to revolutionize engineering and design

ReleaseLuftCar opens office in Dubai to accelerate Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) development across the Middle East

ReleaseUnique in the EU: modular EPTF test facility for hydrogen-powered flight

ReleaseEDF Group increases its stake in AURA AERO to 2 million euros to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation

ReleaseXeriant elevates Holt to lead Factor X as company builds a Skunk Works–style innovation engine

ReleaseLake Fusion Technologies, LLC and Moog partner for rotorcraft safety

ReleaseExclusive tail fold patent granted to Switchblade Flying Car manufacturer

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP to TU Dresden: a milestone for climate-friendly aviation

ReleaseZuri Technology Demonstrator 2.0: advancing hybrid VTOL toward regional air mobility

ReleaseIonQ and Heven AeroTech partner to develop quantum-enabled drones for national security applications

ReleaseCranfield Aerospace Solutions seeks to grow aerospace consultancy offering

ReleaseNew Power and Propulsion labs open at Cranfield University

ReleaseSaab and CAE advance GlobalEye worldwide with new global cooperation agreement

ReleaseHorizon Aircraft's VTOL targets flight operations in icing conditions that ground most helicopters

ReleaseHeven AeroTech's Z1 earns Blue UAS "Select" status

ReleaseCAE signs agreement with Saab for GlobalEye training platforms

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman celebrates 30 years of collaboration with Potez Aéronautique on E-2 Hawkeye

ReleaseHoneywell achieves U.S. Government authorisation for M-Code military navigation solution