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2022
6 April

Creature comforts are key on board TBM's latest

The TBM 960 has a PT6E-66XT engine and fully digital e-throttle, along with digitally-controlled cabin with an all-new environmental control system, LED ambience lighting and electrically-dimmable windows.

6 April

DHAC commits to firefighter production in Calgary

With orders for 22 aircraft already in hand De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will now ramp up the production of the latest variant of the well-proven firefighting aircraft type.

6 April Phoenix 2, Lilium’s 5th generation demonstrator, conducts flights tests in Spain.

Lilium plans third demonstrator for Spanish testing

The ATLAS Flight Test Centre provides optimal infrastructure and enables aircraft to fly over a large, unpopulated area while transitioning fully to high-speed wing-borne flight.

5 April

ReleaseOn the way to climate-neutral flying: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action funds development of hydrogen fuel cell technology

5 April

ReleaseVenus Aerospace raises $20 million in Series A funding led by Prime Movers Lab

4 April

ReleaseFirst Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 enters into service following FAA certification

4 April

ReleaseSikorsky leverages established high-tech manufacturing for faster, more affordable production on RAIDER X

4 April

ReleaseDefense Innovation Unit awards Skydweller Aero Inc. contract for extreme-endurance solar aircraft systems

31 March

ReleasePiaggio Aerospace opens its data room to 5 new potential buyers

31 March

ReleaseDe Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited launches DHC-515 Firefighter

30 March

ReleaseVolansi announces VOLY 50 series: new generation of multi role, unmanned aircraft

30 March

ReleaseMD Helicopters enters into asset purchase agreement with group led by Bardin Hill and MBIA Insurance Corporation

30 March FreeFlight Systems’ RA-6500 radar altimeter has been selected for LTA Research’s airships.

LTA Research signs up for robust Terrain radio altimeter

FreeFlight Systems has seen its 5G-tolerant radar altimetry solution extend beyond traditional rotorcraft and fixed-wing applications following its specification by LTA Research for its airships.

30 March

ReleaseSierra Space to revolutionize space exploration with Siemens’ Xcelerator

28 March

ReleaseThe Electric Aviation Group has signed a 'Term Sheet' in principle with Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Limited (UK) to collaborate on the development of technologies to support zero-emission flight

28 March

ReleaseEve and Zanite. Right Merger. Right Now.

24 March Gulfstream has designed a new database tool to improve access to documents while preserving valuable archives.

Gulfstream's AIR will digitise decades of design documentation

The goal of the project is to not only improve data quality by digitising and preserving the valuable documents, but also to improve usability and consistency. Archived paperwork stretches back to 1958.

24 March Pipistrel's Velis Electro aircraft.

Textron eAviation bows in with Pipistrel purchase

The European electric aircraft experts will form the basis of a whole new segment under the Textron eAviation name, focused on urban air mobility, general aviation, cargo and special mission roles.

24 March

ReleaseJoby resumes flight testing of eVTOL aircraft

24 March

ReleaseVolocopter conducts first crewed eVTOL flight in France

24 March Eve's eVTOL will benefit from the new technical partnerships.

Technical partners join Embraer's autonomous research

The US-based Near Earth Autonomy, Iris Automation, and Ansys, as well as Switzerland's Daedalean and Brazilian's Motora.ai, are working with Embraer to accelerate the creation of innovative technologies.

23 March

ReleaseIAI and Morocco sign Aeronautics MOU in the Aviation Industry Sector

22 March

ReleaseSkyDrive and Suzuki to collaborate on business and technology of flying cars

22 March

ReleaseJoby becomes first eVTOL company to submit area-specific certification plan

21 March

ReleaseUnveiling of full-scale replica of AERALIS' innovative modular jet

21 March

ReleaseTraveller X2 arrived in Europe for the first time, causing widespread concern in the local political and industrial circles

20 March

ReleaseBoeing's Australian-produced uncrewed aircraft to be named 'MQ-28A Ghost Bat'

18 March

ReleaseJoby completes initial FAA Systems, Compliance Reviews for aircraft certification

17 March Electra’s hybrid eSTOL aircraft with precision landing capabilities will support runway-independent operations where an airfield may no longer be accessible.

Electra/MIT team gains USAF funding for flight controls

Electra's eSTOL aircraft can operate from spaces as small as 300 x 100 feet using its patent-pending distributed electric propulsion and blown lift technology. Funding will help develop its flight control system.

17 March

ReleaseStratolaunch opens office in Washington D.C. metro area

17 March Collins will provide specialised cargo loading systems for the Natilus family of autonomous freight aircraft.

Cargo UAV makes progress towards 2023 flight target

The Natilus 3.8T has undergone initial wind tunnel testing, and the vertical tail has entered production. Collins have climbed aboard to develop the cargo UAV's payload handling systems.

17 March The U.S. manufacturing facility is home to the A320 and A220 final assembly lines.

Process innovations enhance efficiency on the line at Mobile

New systems to monitor and improve logistics of having the right people and components in the right place in the factory have resulted from years of work by Airbus company Acubed.

16 March

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft receives three certifications to confirm quality and environmental standards

16 March

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft receives three certifications to confirm quality and environmental standards

16 March

ReleaseSteadicopter and Smart Shooter unveil the Golden Eagle - a groundbreaking RUAS with precision hit capabilities utilising the SMASH technology

15 March

ReleaseDassault Aviation's Falcon 6X successfully completes cold soak trials

15 March

ReleaseLockheed Martin reaches super herculean milestone with delivery of 500th C-130J airlifter

15 March

ReleaseAeroMobil announces the world's first 4-seater flying car: a disruptive door-to-door ride-hailing travel solution

15 March

ReleaseJoby nears completion of Part 135 Air Carrier Certification

14 March

ReleaseThe next big thing in flight has arrived – Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop earns FAA type certification

14 March

ReleaseU.S. Air Force and Beta Technologies make history with first airman flight of an electric aircraft through AFWERX Agility Prime Program

12 March

ReleaseTurkey's unmanned fighter jet hits production line

10 March

ReleaseGulfstream adding new features to Gulfstream 280: lower cabin altitude, LED lights

10 March

ReleaseHermeus raises $100 million Series B led by Sam Altman

9 March

ReleaseSafran and Bell to collaborate on sustainable aviation fuel initiative for Bell 505

9 March The new Evolution line of advanced UAS will deliver next-gen UAS that lead in advanced, affordable, attritable and autonomous combat power.

Gambit kicks off a third product line for GA-ASI

GA-ASI has launched more than 25 UAS variants, beginning with the Gnat in 1992 and has now introduced a third aircraft class - alongside the established Predator line and recently announced Mojave - dubbed Evolution.

9 March

ReleaseInnovaero joins team Albatross in Darwin

4 March

ReleaseVolocopter raises USD 170 million in first signing of Series E financing round

3 March

Tech Mahindra brings experience to flying car project

Tech Mahindra will support ASKA in the areas of design, analysis, development of composites and advanced materials, crash dynamics (automotive and aerospace), battery and structural testing.

3 March Landing gear extension was the main aim of flight four.

Stratolaunch carrier nears operational status after gear tests

Stratolaunch's Roc carrier aircraft has completed its fourth flight test. The primary mission objective was to fully retract and extend the aircraft's landing gear for the first time.