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2022
3 March The EH216-S will be unmanned.

EHang sets a pathway for passenger certification

EHang expects to deploy the EH216-S unmanned aircraft system in low-altitude passenger-carrying commercial operations in the Urban Air Mobility sector. CAAC has agreed the way forward.

3 March Hydrogen combustion technology for Airbus' ZEROe will be tested on the original prototype A380.

First A380 returns to the limelight with ZEROe hydrogen engine

The A380 will have four liquid hydrogen tanks in a caudal position, as well as a hydrogen combustion engine mounted along the rear fuselage. The hydrogen will be transformed into gas before supply to the engine.

2 March

ReleaseMarenco presents new helicopter

28 February

ReleaseCoFlow Jet signs JOA with NASA for new eV/STOL technology

28 February

ReleaseRocket Lab selects Virginia for Neutron launch site and extensive manufacturing complex

24 February The E175-E2 jet will resume development in 2025.

Embraer puts the E175-E2 on ice for three years

Despite making its first flight in 2019, the E175-E2 will not now enter commercial service until at least 2027. Embraer cites the success of the current E175 as one of the factors in the decision to delay.

24 February

ReleaseAirbus and OCCAR sign Eurodrone contract

24 February The team celebrates the conclusion of low-temperature testing.

Northern exposure is completed for Korea's LAH

During two months in the biting cold of northern Canada KAI tested 165 items on its light armed helicopter. Performance, vibration, and load by exposure to cryogenic temperatures all came under scrutiny.

24 February

ReleaseUS drone maker Applied Aeronautics announces NDAA compliant Albatross UAV is now available

23 February

ReleaseBell begins production on Czech Republic AH-1Z

22 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace-led Skybus collaboration project completes successful feasibility studies

22 February

ReleaseDoroni Aerospace raises $500K in crowdfunding

22 February

ReleaseAirbus and CFM International to pioneer hydrogen combustion technology

22 February

ReleaseType certificate of Hurkus HYEU is published

21 February

ReleaseFuture Combat Air System: A400M clears the first hurdle as a Remote Carrier launcher

17 February

ReleaseAutoflight's Prosperity I air taxi achieves proof of concept transition test flight

17 February

ReleaseMightyFly is re-imaging mid-mile cargo transport for business through cost savings, increased efficiency and carbon neutrality

16 February

Textron updates and brings back the Turbo Skylane

The Lycoming engine drives a constant-speed, three-blade, electric de-ice McCauley propeller, while the cockpit has Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with a new GI 275 electric standby, providing a brand-new cockpit interface.

16 February Tecnam P2010 H3PS is the first general aviation aircraft with a parallel hybrid configuration to take flight.

Tecnam's demonstrator proves the hybrid concept

The P2010 H3PS is powered by a 104kW Rotax 915 IS engine coupled with a 30kW Rolls-Royce electric motor in a fully integrated parallel hybrid configuration. Its useful load is the same as with a 180hp piston engine.

16 February

ReleaseBell receives market research investment to advance U.S. DoD High-Speed VTOL capabilities

16 February Mark Cherry, vice president and general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift; Ricky Freeman, president, Defense & Space at Honeywell Aerospace and Paul Lemmo, president of Sikorsky celebrate Honeywell’s selection as engine provider for Defiant X.

Defiant team selects Honeywell power for Army contender

The Defiant X flies twice as far and fast as the venerable Black Hawk helicopter it is designed to replace, and is currently undergoing testing in a digital combat environment. The Army's contract award is expected this year.

15 February

ReleaseTextron Aviation delivers 8,000th Cessna Citation business jet; milestone Longitude aircraft joins Scotts Miracle-Gro's fleet of Citations

15 February

ReleaseSeletar Aerospace Park to support Advanced Air Mobility growth

14 February

ReleaseElbit Systems to showcase Hybrid Propulsion Small Tactical UAS at Singapore Airshow 2022

14 February

ReleaseVolocopter expects to generate SGD 4.18 billion for Singapore by 2030

11 February

ReleaseNASA's X-59 calls on Texas for key testing

10 February The UH-60 Black Hawk successfully flew for 30 minutes without anyone onboard.

Crewless Black Hawk flight proves DARPA's concept

ALIAS is designed for existing manned aircraft, enabling safe reduced crew operations. Adding high levels of automation, it also provides a platform for integrating autonomous capabilities tailored for specific missions.

10 February The Cessna SkyCourier has rolled out of the Textron Aviation manufacturing facility in Wichita.

Textron rolls out first production SkyCourier

Production of the SkyCourier incorporates monolithic machining throughout the airframe. With this technique, major assemblies are milled from a single piece of metal rather than assembled from smaller pieces.

10 February

ReleaseOdys Aviation, formerly Craft Aerospace, secures $12.4M in seed funding to take the friction out of travel

10 February

ReleaseAlpine 4 Holdings (ALPP) subsidiary Vayu Aerospace incorporates cutting-edge solid-state batteries into its autonomous G1drone

10 February The Black Eagle 50H helicopter has capacity to carry up to 12kg of payloads and long endurance for its category.

Steadicopter extends Black Eagle range with hybrid power

Featuring a hybrid engine and propulsion system, the Black Eagle 50H combines the attributes of the electric 50E and the gas-powered 50 variants in one cost-effective and simple to operate platform.

10 February

ReleaseEve formalises the eVTOL Type Certification process with ANAC

10 February

ReleaseJoby begins first conformity testing, enters next phase of certification process

9 February

ReleaseDestinus closes $29m seed round

8 February

ReleaseElectra wins Phase III SBIR contract with U.S. Air Force to accelerate development and acquisition of eSTOL aircraft

8 February

ReleaseJaunt Air Mobility receives market research investment to advance U.S. DoD high-speed VTOL capabilities

4 February

ReleaseRegent raises $18m from strategic investors to accelerate development of its full scale, 12-passenger prototype

3 February

ReleaseJetson ONE seen flying over water

2 February Lockheed Martin’s LMXT strategic tanker is offered as an American-built, allied interoperable solution for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y program.

Lockheed Martin's LMXT will be made in Mobile and Marietta

The LMXT is produced as an A330 airliner at Airbus' Mobile, Alabama facility then fly to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Marietta, Georgia, for conversion into the tanker role.

2 February Re-evaluation of the DART program leads to strategic adaption of the aerobatic trainer with change of the turbine manufacturer as a major modification.

Diamond's DART gains PWC turboprop power

The aerobatic trainer powered by the PT6A-25C turboprop engine will be named DART-750 and will, as previously envisaged, come with the state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 avionics suite and optional ejection seats.

2 February The Natilus N3.8T next-generation freight aircraft promises to deliver substantial economies and reduction in emissions.

Natilus blended wing freighter secures first order

The Natilus N3.8T offers an estimated 60% more cargo volume than traditional aircraft of the same weight while reducing costs and carbon dioxide per pound by 50%. It is expected to begin deliveries in 2025.

2 February The Overture Superfactory will be approximately 400,000 square feet.

Boom to build supersonic jet in Greensboro

The Overture Superfactory will be approximately 400,000 square feet and constructed on a 65-acre campus at the Piedmont Triad International Airport. It will bring more than 1,750 jobs to North Carolina by 2030.

2 February

ReleaseLongview Aviation Capital announces consolidation of companies under De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

2 February

ReleaseBell completes successful demonstration for NASA SIO extension in collaboration with Hillwood and Northwest ISD

2 February DS-2C

Dornier Seawings acquires amphibious eVTOL project

The Flywhale will be produced with the name DS-2C by Dornier Seawings, and will be used as a research platform to enter the advanced air mobility segment as the DS-2C-X-eVTOL, an amphibious eVTOL jet.

31 January

ReleaseAnnouncement of investment in Bye Aerospace Inc., a pioneer in electric aviation

31 January

ReleaseBoeing launches 777-8 Freighter to serve growing demand for cargo, enhanced environmental performance

31 January

ReleaseVerdeGo Aero selected to develop high-performance Turbine Hybrid-Electric powerplant for US DOD High Speed VTOL Concept Challenge

28 January

ReleaseAirlander 10 production update

28 January

ReleaseTranscend Air receives market research investment to advance U.S. DoD high-Speed VTOL capabilities