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2023
16 May

ReleaseEmbraer's E190-E2 shows off its short runway performance in South Korea

15 May

ReleaseConstruction work is launched for the industrial facility where VoltAero will build its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family at France's Rochefort – Charente-Maritime Airport

15 May

ReleaseDoroni Aerospace announces Series A Reg D Offering to fund development of eVTOL "Flying Cars"

13 May

ReleaseStratolaunch successfully completes separation test of Talon-A vehicle

12 May

ReleaseGreek Defence Industry Receives Major Boost Through Production of Advanced Drone Technologies in Greece

12 May

Release45 million for testing hydrogen in aviation

12 May

ReleasePilatus hands over the 2,000th PC-12 to PlaneSense®

11 May

ReleaseEIB provides €40 million for Wingcopter to scale up electric delivery drones and logistics services

10 May The M2 can operate anywhere in the world, supporting the warfighter of first responder at the point-of-need.

RapidFlight reveals details of high endurance UAS

Recently RapidFlight completed a 21-hour continuous flight using the M2 which has been designed to meet a maximum flight time of 36 hours.

10 May The Denali flight test certification program features three flight test aircraft.

Textron builds Garmin's autoland into the Denali

The new feature is being implemented into the aircraft's development and flight test program and will be available as a standard feature at time of entry into service.

10 May Honeywell will support development of the regional, amphibious PHA-ZE 100 aircraft.

Honeywell comes onboard for Jekta's seaplane

Honeywell avionics, electric engines, flight control systems and connectivity will all be discussed, with the final system architecture and integration to be confirmed by the end of 2023.

10 May DNW's wind tunnels have been used in the development of all Airbus aircraft, from the A300 to the A380 and A400M, as well as the Embraer E-jet family and numerous helicopters.

Lilium Jet enters powered test campaign in the wind tunnel

The 40% scale of the model was also made possible by the dimensions of the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) facility, which is the largest wind tunnel in Europe, measuring 9.5m (31ft) in width.

10 May Supernal's eVTOL.

Echodyne radar shows the way to Supernal's eVTOL

In the air, the Echodyne radar will provide all-weather airspace monitoring for advanced vehicles like Supernal's in the near-term, and potential automated applications in the future.

10 May Jetson ONE personal eVTOL.

ParaZero picks up business for cars and drones

The system cuts power to the vehicle, alerts people on the ground with an audible alarm, and deploys a lightweight parachute, bringing the vehicle to the ground in a safe, controlled descent.

9 May

ReleaseHybrid airship enters the transfer portal

9 May

ReleaseAeroVironment introduces VTOL kit for Puma AE UAS

9 May

ReleaseThe bidding process for Piaggio Aerospace formally reopens

9 May

ReleaseSupernal and Inmarsat partner on Advanced Air Mobility vehicle connectivity

8 May

ReleaseTranscend Air taps IAI North America as defense partner

8 May

ReleaseNew edition of the Dornier 228: General Atomics AeroTec Systems starts series production of the Do228 NXT

5 May

ReleaseBombardier launches Iridium Certus connectivity service as baseline feature on Challenger 3500 aircraft

5 May

ReleaseEmbraer and Finep sign an agreement to develop demonstration platforms for new aeronautical technologies

4 May Perlan is expected to climb to 90,000 feet, a manned level flight record.

Perlan prepares to break altitude records from Argentina

The aircraft will soar to altitudes where the air density is similar to the atmosphere on Mars, providing unique opportunities for aerodynamic studies related to turbulence, extreme weather and future space exploration.

4 May The first Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, will participate in an operational efficiency exercise in June 2023.

ecoDemonstrator test program expands its fleet

Boeing's program will soon have tested 250 technologies to decarbonise aviation, improve efficiency and enhance safety. Approximately a third of these have progressed onto Boeing's products and services.

4 May

ReleaseInnosuisse selects Dufour Aerospace for CHF2.5M (USD$2.8M) grant

4 May Kazuhiro Sato (left) and Jordin Gischler (right) present a completed tilt actuator, manufactured at Joby’s San Carlos production facility with key parts supplied by Toyota.

Toyota seals its central role at Joby

Components designed by Joby and manufactured by Toyota will be delivered to Joby's facility in San Carlos, California, before the finished assemblies are shipped to the pilot production line in Marina for integration.

4 May VSS Unity was piloted by CJ Sturckow and Nicola Pecile, with Kelly Latimer and Jameel Janjua piloting VMS Eve.

Glide flight puts Unity on track for commercial space ops

The team were able to continue evaluating the handling qualities and flight controls of the spaceship, and gather data on the new mothership pylon with the spaceship attached during standard climb and release.

4 May

ReleaseKnighthood Global invests in Odys Aviation to support sustainable aircraft manufacturing

4 May

ReleaseDassault celebrates 60 years of Falcon business jets, as advanced new models prepare to take the stage

3 May

ReleaseSupernal Advanced Air Mobility eVTOL cabin concept wins 2023 iF Design Award

3 May

ReleaseOakland-based Pyka awarded $7 million California Tax Credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft

2 May

ReleaseLilium announces capital raise for up to $250 Million, with $100 million funded at close

2 May

ReleaseQuantum Systems announces the launch of Trinity Pro – the evolutionary platform that expands operational capabilities, reduces risk, and provides industry leading aerial intelligence

1 May

ReleaseDBT Aero announces flight of Swyft 3D printed UAS, paving the way for sustainable flight

1 May

ReleasePilatus PC-12 fleet surpasses ten million flight hours

28 April

ReleaseAFK Enterprise AG (CH) and RS.aero have agreed on the entry of AFK Enterprise AG into ReinerStemme.aero GmbH with a minority stake

27 April Four Portuguese aerospace businesses have signed up for more cooperation with Embraer.

Embraer sets the scene for cooperation in Portugal

The main goal of the MoU is the development of the technological and industrial defense base of Portugal, reinforcing its capacity to develop engineering, research and development activities.

27 April The Integral family is a family of new generation two-seater aircraft.

Aura gains EASA tick for Integral S take-off

The new aircraft should now begin its flight test campaign in the coming weeks, at the end of which it will obtain its CS-23 certification. The second Integral R will join flight tests this spring.

27 April

ReleaseLMS & MD helicopters commit to a 5-year production agreement

27 April

Leonardo delivers prototype radar for latest Typhoon

The ECRS Mk2 will equip pilots with the ability to locate, identify and suppress enemy air defences, a powerful combination of capabilities that will increase the Eurofighter Typhoon's lethality and survivability

27 April The new entity is responding to the growing demand from airlines and operators for an OEM-backed aircraft that will enable their move to zero-emissions operations.

Britten-Norman and CAeS merge for a future in hydrogen

The combined company's ambition extends beyond the Islander and the sub-regional market, with the intention to design and manufacture new 'clean sheet' aircraft up to 100 seats powered using zero carbon technology.

26 April

ReleaseRotor X Aircraft unveils first video of DRAGON during flight testing

25 April

ReleaseTextron Aviation celebrates milestone 400th delivery for Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

24 April

ReleaseConscious Aerospace and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada announce the first phase of co-operation for Zero emissions aviation.

24 April

ReleaseField testing the newest SKIRON-X sUAS

20 April

ReleaseCirrus Aircraft celebrates 9,000 SR Series deliveries with destination-inspired limited edition aircraft

20 April REGENT unveils the full-scale mockup of its human-carrying seaglider, an all-electric passenger vehicle that will service coastal and island communities on routes up to 180 miles using existing battery technology.

Regent plans manufacturing as mock-up is revealed

Regent expects its first commercial Viceroy seagliders to enter service by mid-decade, having already procured almost $50 million in funding towards this goal.

20 April The Tempest.

UK MoD invests to progress technology for Tempest

The UK Tempest partners, working in close collaboration with the MoD, will now progress the maturity of more than 60 cutting-edge technology demonstrations, digital concepts and new technologies.

20 April Kea Atmos Mk1 solar-powered stratospheric aircraft ready for launch on an electric Audi.

Kea launches stratospheric Atmos using Audi EV

Kea Aerospace is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. High altitude flights are planned this year to take-off from Tāwhaki, on the Kaitorete Spit, located around 50 kilometres south of Christchurch.

19 April

ReleaseTensor AG underlines commitment to eFuels in Friedrichshafen