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2022
15 September

ReleaseAmpaire selects Electric Power Systems to supply batteriesfor Eco Caravan

8 September

ReleaseExxelia expands its range of gelled tantalum capacitors qualified to the American standard MIL- PRF-39006

28 July

ReleaseHEICO Corporation announces its largest-ever acquisition of global and leading electronic component supplier

27 July Design and development activities have already started and are progressing, as Vertical's VX4 is targeting entry into service in 2025.

Actuator expert Hanwha joins the VX4 supplier cohort

The electromechanical actuators for Vertical’s VX4 electric aircraft will provide tilt and pitch control for the four forward propellers, and aerodynamic control surface actuation on the wing and V-tail.

27 July The Eco Caravan will retain the payload capabilities of the Grand Caravan, carrying up to 11 passengers or 2,500 pounds of cargo. Range improves to 1,100 nautical miles.

RED engine selected for Ampaire's Eco Caravan

Ampaire conducted the first Eco Caravan hybrid powertrain ground runs in April, with plans to fly the aircraft in the second half of the year. The target for STC approval is 2024.

21 July

ReleaseNew contracts signed between Airbus and Turkish Aerospace

19 July

ReleaseGE and BAE Systems collaborate to explore next generation adaptive power systems for Combat Air application

18 July

ReleaseSensata Technologies develops passive inceptor for the advanced air mobility market

18 July

ReleaseAbaco announces new rugged COTS secure router featuring Juniper Networks Junos vSRX Virtual Firewall

13 July

ReleaseSensata Technologies completes acquisition of Dynapower

3 June

ReleaseCDM Electronics awarded AS9100:2016 certification

25 April

ReleaseVPT Introduces 120 Volt SGRB DC-DC Converter Featuring GaN Technology

7 April

ReleaseSafran has signed an agreement to work with Aura Aero on the architecture and electric propulsion systems of the Integral and ERA aircraft

31 March

ReleaseLockheed Martin Sikorsky-Boeing adds to team DEFIANT

15 March

ReleaseSafran and Boeing Commercial Airplanes sign the renewal of their electrical wiring contracts

3 March Rossell Techsys is presented with a Boeing contract to manufacture wire harnesses for the T-7A.

Rossell Techsys wins contract for Red Hawk wire harnesses

Indian manufacturer Rossell has already manufactured over 100,000 EWIS parts for Boeing, and now it has a ten-year agreement to supply more for the T-7A Red Hawk.

1 February

ReleaseOntic acquires product lines from Ultra Electronics

25 January

ReleaseMACOM achieves AS9100D aerospace certification

11 January

ReleaseState grant supports ZeroAvia project at Paine Field

2021
10 November

ReleaseRossell Techsys to build EWIS parts for the MH-60R platform

28 October The GKN Aerospace aviation forum focused on a sustainable future of flight, the path to net zero emissions and the workforce of the future.

GKN celebrates technology centre opening

GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre will focus on sustainable aviation research and development. At full capacity the collaboration centre will host 300 engineers.

23 September GKN Aerospace will provide the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) and aerostructures for the VA-X4.

Vertical selects GKN for eVTOL electrical wiring

Vertical has assembled diverse expertise from experienced organisations to ensure it can accelerate its path to certification, de-risk execution, allow for a lean cost structure, and enable production at scale.

16 September

ReleaseAcquisition of Shimtech de Mexico

16 September FE-SIL will deliver the first wiring systems for the aft fuselage of the Boeing-Saab T-7A trainer in 2022.

FE-SIL joint venture wins T-7A wiring contract

Under the multi-year contract, FE-SIL will deliver the wiring systems for the aft fuselage of the Boeing-Saab T-7A jet that will train fighter and bomber pilots. The first EWIS ship-set is scheduled for delivery in 2022.

3 August

ReleaseStorm Power Components adds design and development to AS9100 certification

13 July

ReleaseTAI will add 500 million USD to Turkey with its localisation works

9 June Liebherr-Aerospace’s facility in Toulouse.

Liebherr companies achieve Airbus static inverter order

Every civil Airbus aircraft model flies with Liebherr technology on board, but now this equipment list will include stand-alone power electronics alongside the current broad systems and components portfolio.

8 June

ReleaseSiTime MEMS timing solution to support Raytheon's precision guidance system

1 June

ReleaseFMC165 FPGA Mezzanine Card release

13 May

ReleaseMoog Australia celebrates the official opening of its expanded facility in Heatherton

11 May

ReleaseGamma Aerospace completes $10 million in capabilities expansion at two locations

10 May

ReleaseLithium-ion battery power for the Pilatus PC-24

4 May

ReleaseMore than 20 successful years have passed since Chelton joined the Cobham brand and now it is set to go full circle and return to its brand roots as Chelton

29 April

ReleaseAMETEK completes acquisition of Abaco Systems

22 April

ReleaseSpartronics breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Vietnam

15 April UltraAir is a laser communication terminal demonstrator for aircraft.

Airbus laser comms terminal promises speed and security

The UltraAir terminal will be capable of laser connections between an aircraft and a satellite in geostationary orbit at a rate of several gigabits-per-second, while providing anti-jamming and low probability of interception.

7 April AME Systems will supply cabling and wiring harnesses associated with the MQ-4C Triton program for the Royal Australian Air Force.

AME Systems gains tick from Northrop Grumman for MQ-4C

AME has joined a growing number of Australian companies supplying components for the Triton system, six or seven of which may be operated by the Royal Australian Air Force.

6 April

ReleaseElbit Systems U.S. subsidiary completes the acquisition of Sparton Corporation

1 April ZeroAvia have secured additional funding to develop a 50+ seat zero-emissions aircraft.

Fresh investment boosts hydrogen-electric engine development

A new round of funding will accelerate the larger hydrogen-electric engine development required for ZeroAvia's initial plans for a 500-mile range, 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport.

25 March

ReleaseGKN Aerospace signs contract for Boeing 777X wiring

18 March

ReleaseAmpaire leads team to demonstrate electric aviation transport system under UK future flight challenge award

18 February

ReleaseEssex Industries acquires Stevens Manufacturing

16 February

ReleaseLatecoere completes the acquisition of Bombardier's Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems business in Queretaro (Mexico)

8 January

ReleaseSpartronics acquires Primus Technologies, strengthening its presence in aerospace, defense, medical and industrial markets

2020
10 December

ReleaseRay Service earns 'Class One' supplier certificate

8 December

ReleaseNew AC-DC power supply with alignment to SOSA technical standard

19 November

ReleaseCarlisle Interconnect Technologies' high-voltage products now available for electric aerial vehicle and advanced air mobility applications

5 November

ReleaseNew aerospace firm, LaunchPoint EPS, prepared for takeoff into electric aircraft markets

3 November

ReleaseU.S. Army selects BAE Systems to deliver autonomy capabilities for Future Vertical Lift initiative

21 October GORE high performance aerospace wires, the GWN3000 series.

Gore wiring meets EWIS challenges in next-generation aircraft

All aerospace eyes are on the future with electrical power, and this manufacturer believes its wiring will play a major part in delivering its potential - meeting mechanical, electrical and material stability needs in one solution.