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2024
4 June

ReleaseAutoliv and XPENG AEROHT collaborate to pioneer future safety solutions for flying cars

4 June

ReleaseXTI Aerospace signs letter of intent with AVX Aircraft Company for further design and development of the TriFan 600 vertical lift crossover airplane

3 June

ReleaseRapidFlight secures $10 million USAF AFWERX Autonomy Prime contract

1 June

ReleaseSeaflight Technologies partners with the US Air Force on ultra-efficient aerodynamic technology

31 May

ReleaseTextron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL demonstrator achieves fuselage assembly milestone

31 May

ReleaseAerodata introduces AeroForce 380 at ILA Berlin 2024

30 May

ReleaseNew partnership between IHT AG and Elsa Industry brings eco-friendly hydrogen UAV to the market

29 May ANCILLARY design concept renderings from all six performers, clockwise from lower left: Sikorsky, Karem Aircraft, Griffon Aerospace, Method Aeronautics, AeroVironment and Northrop Grumman.

DARPA shows concepts for the future of VTOL uncrewed aerial systems

In Phase Ib, six companies - AeroVironment, Griffon Aerospace, Karem Aircraft, Method Aeronautics, Northrop Grumman and Sikorsky - will mature their X-plane designs.

29 May

ReleaseLloyd’s Register and REGENT partner on certification for all-electric seaglider

29 May The test flights, piloted by Cody Allee, took place through April and May 2024 at the Manassas Regional Airport and Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in Virginia.

Electra achieves first ultra-short eSTOL takeoff in piloted test

The EL-2 Goldfinch aircraft took off in less than 170 ft and landed in under 114 ft ground roll, the aircraft reached an altitude of 6,500 feet, and it flew as slowly as 25 kts on takeoff and landing.

29 May

ReleaseUAV Corp's Skyborne Technology announces the official grand opening of a new office and hanger located at its wholly owned airport in Gulf County, Florida

29 May

ReleaseGA-ASI completes durability test for HFE 2.0 engine

29 May Susumu Kataoka (President - JETRO); Yoshio Ando (Minister - Embassy of Japan in France); Sabine Klauke (CTO - Airbus); Stéphane Ginoux (President - Airbus Japan); and Ravo Randria (Senior Manager Cooperation Americas Japan - DGAC).

Airbus plans Tech Hub in Japan

The new Airbus Tech Hub, coordinated from Tokyo, will focus on three key research areas, including the development of new materials, decarbonisation technologies, robotics and automation.

29 May

ReleasePhenix Solutions, Inc. completes engine and gearbox dynamometer (dyno) testing in Virgina

29 May Jérémy Caussade, CEO of AURA AERO and Thierry Racaud, CEO of Airbus Protect.

Aura Aero and Airbus Protect cooperate on certification of ERA

The Airbus Protect team helps companies to manage risks at every level, not only dealing with safety and cybersecurity challenges but also sustainability aspects and contributing to the decarbonisation of aviation.

28 May

ReleasePivotal signs U.S. Air Force contract and expands partnership with Agility Prime group

28 May

ReleaseAV to develop its Wildcat autonomous VTOL UAS for DARPA’s ANCILLARY program

28 May

ReleaseGround Effect Technology, LLC. selected for Phase I SBIR contract

28 May

ReleaseM700 Fury achieves FAA FIKI certification

28 May

ReleaseBell awarded funding for phase 1B of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program

23 May

ReleaseArcher achieves significant regulatory milestone; FAA issues final airworthiness criteria for its Midnight aircraft

23 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider continues its flight test campaign

22 May

ReleaseSikorsky flight-tests scalable 'rotor blown wing' UAS for DARPA project

22 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman's autonomous VTOL X-Plane advances to next design phase for DARPA

22 May This year's ecoDemonstrator testing of various cabin interiors aims to help resolve the portion of the aircraft that is not reusable or recyclable, while also reducing fuel use and crew workload.

Boeing ecoDemonstrator tests cabin recyclability

Seat cushion sensors reduce crew workload and smart galley tools improve efficiency, reduce waste. Other projects focus on single-engine taxi and digital taxi tests to reduce fuel usage and enhance safety.

22 May CTO Dr Sebastian Seemann and the team have demonstrated that the mechanical decoupling of the electric engines fully works.

Vaeridion completes first functional validation of multi-engine propulsion concept

The test campaign validates the functional EPU behaviour for normal operation as well as engine failure conditions, demonstrating that engine power loss failures will not stop or interrupt propeller operation.

22 May The G700 is now FAA and EASA type certified and customer deliveries have commenced.

Gulfstream G700 earns EASA certification

EASA certification unlocks G700 deliveries for many more international customers, and Gulfstream is excited to see its next-generation fleet grow around the world.

22 May New renderings of the fan-in-wing demonstrator reveal three lift fans, a refined, composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.

Aurora's latest X-Plane design speeds ahead

The concept is a low-drag, fan-in-wing demonstrator that combines the agility of VTOL with unprecedented speed. An Aurora and Boeing team is advancing this concept to the preliminary design phase.

22 May The ES-30 regional hybrid-electric aircraft has a fully electric zero-emission range of 200km and an extended hybrid range of 400km.

Opening of US R&D hub signals next development phase for Heart hybrid

CTO Benjamin Stabler will lead the hub, which will focus on the advancement of Heart's hybrid-electric propulsion system and other key technologies.

22 May The test facility is expected to be operational in late summer 2024.

Lilium begins construction of certification test facility

The facility will be a cornerstone of the Lilium Jet certification programme. The rig will be used to simulate flights, for system integration testing and to verify aircraft performance through multiple flight profiles.

21 May

ReleaseH55 is thrilled to announce discussions regarding the Government of Quebec's investment in H55

21 May

ReleaseBoeing to invest $240 Million CAD in Québec aerospace innovation

17 May

ReleasePhenix Solutions, Inc. completes Phase I autopilot tuning for flight

16 May

ReleaseAirbus achieves Eurodrone's preliminary design review

15 May

ReleaseThe Heron TP has made its maiden flight over Germany

15 May

ReleaseUK aviation innovators secure CAA accreditation for sustainable air transport solution

15 May The high-volume battery pack manufacturing line will enable Archer to scale battery pack production to meet output from its aircraft manufacturing facility.

Archer completes high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

The battery pack manufacturing line was built to be an 'automotive style' line designed for high-volume production. The final phase will see it producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year.

15 May Technical highlights include validation of the yaw control system and the start of production of the full-scale propulsion unit, and transitional flight tests should be completed by mid-summer.

Horizon Aircraft makes progress with technical flight testing

Key technical highlights include validation of the yaw control system that enables precise hover and performance in strong crosswinds, and production of the full-scale propulsion unit has commenced.

15 May The Traveller cabin, for convenient and affordable operations.

Jekta unveils interiors for PHA-ZE 100 airframe

Jekta has created an elegant cabin for airlines flying multiple legs daily, alongside a stylish cabin that adheres to the principles of being environmentally friendly internally and externally.

15 May

ReleaseLilium welcomes KfW due diligence undertaking

15 May Lilium Jet production is expected to boost French export volumes as the vast majority of produced Jets would serve other countries.

Lilium to expand industrial footprint in France

Lilium is keen to leverage France’s unique aerospace heritage and vast supplier base in aerospace and electrification to expand its high-volume production capacity of the Lilium Jet.

15 May The Citation Ascend's avionics, high payload capacity and impressive range offer reduced pilot workload plus the ability to do more and go farther.

Citation Ascend programme advances with certification tests and flight testing

The prototype aircraft has successfully completed over 350 flight test hours plus rigorous certification tests for extreme hot and cold weather testing, bird strike, braking performance, tyre burst and windows.

15 May The testing marks the first major engine milestone for Hermeus’ supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2 aircraft.

Hermeus begins precooler testing with P&W F100 engine

The precooler increases the max speed of the turbine engine by lowering the temperature of incoming air. It is intended for Hermeus' Quarterhorse Mk 2 aircraft.

14 May

ReleasePivotal wins 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen e-Flight expo award for excellence in electric aviation

14 May

ReleasePiasecki aircraft reveals progress in U.S. Department of Energy hydrogen-powered Urban Air Mobility feasibility study

13 May

ReleaseFokker Next Gen and airBaltic sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

13 May

ReleaseAutoFlight completes chartered flight at Shanghai Pudong airport

9 May

ReleaseSierra Space reinvents space transportation with Dream Chaser

8 May The VTOL UAS Flexrotor has been designed for ISTAR missions of more than 12-14 hours, and can integrate different types of payloads such an electro-optical system and advanced sensors.

Airbus finalises its acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor

More armed forces and parapublic agencies are investigating how UAS can strengthen their intelligence and surveillance capabilities. The Flexrotor fits into Airbus' strategy to expand its UAS offerings.

8 May The Kargo UAV is a purpose-built, medium-lift unmanned aircraft system.

Textron Systems supports Kaman in advancing Kargo UAV technology

A strategic alliance agreement with Textron enables the Kaman team to maintain pace as it moves closer to producing and scaling the Kargo UAV.