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2023
22 March

ReleasePropeller advance paves way for quiet, efficient electric aviation

21 March

ReleaseElectric motor drive takes off in test flight of passenger hybrid electric plane

16 March

ReleaseHydrogen power for delivery drones: Wingcopter and ZAL GmbH start joint development

9 March Limosa Inc. founder and CEO Hamid Hamidi and Airborne Commercial Director Joe Summers signed the partnership heads of terms on the 8th February, 2023.

Limosa taps Airborne expertise to build LimoConnect

Airborne has a capability set that covers the product development cycle for composite structures from initial feasibility through to serial automated production and the supply of digital manufacturing equipment.

2 March

ReleaseCollins Aerospace to lead the development of thermoplastics for liquid hydrogen tanks

2 March Lilium's collaboration with Collins continues the company's strategy of teaming up with established tier one aerospace suppliers.

Collins develops sidestick system for Lilium Jet

Collins has extensive experience in developing and certifying inceptors for commercial jets, and will certify the Lilium Jet's pair of inceptors to commercial aviation standards.

2 March

ReleaseAutoFlight achieves world's longest eVTOL flight with new Gen4 aircraft

28 February

ReleaseVelo3D releases Flow 5.0 to enhance the level of control over the 3D printing process

21 February

ReleaseCollins Aerospace signs memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia to support development of unmanned aerial systems and robotics

16 February FAA Acting Administrator, Billy Nolen, and Joby Head of Aircraft OEM, Didier Papadopoulos, watch Joby's all-electric aircraft take off at Marina Airport, CA.

Joby begins assembly of production-conforming aircraft

Concurrently with low-rate aircraft production in Marina, Joby is actively evaluating proposals from a number of states to support the construction of its Phase 1 production facility.

16 February

ReleaseJoby begins testing at world's largest wind tunnel facility

1 February

ReleaseHoneywell-led European consortium launches research on thermal management solutions for future aircraft

31 January

ReleaseAirbus launches European Defence Fund R&D projects

31 January

ReleaseAirbus Commercial selects Altair SimSolid in ZEROe sustainable aircraft initiative

30 January

ReleaseHoneywell launches disruptive research on hydrogen fuel cells for aircraft

23 January

ReleaseStratolaunch creates Advanced Program Office at Discovery Park District and collaborates with Purdue University on hypersonic design and test

18 January

ReleaseBoeing selected for NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator award

5 January

ReleaseHighlander Partners announces the acquisition of DZYNE Technologies, a leading designer and developer of advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems

5 January The EyeGlove features three tiny cameras.

Wearable system puts cameras into gloves

Researchers have created a novel wearable system, which allows the operator to undertake inspection and measurement tasks by using their hands as manipulators in a low-cost system.

2022
22 December Leidos has been selected by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop an air-breathing hypersonic system. (AFRL/Leidos rendering)

US tasks Leidos with air-breathing hypersonic development

The Mayhem system will use a scramjet engine to generate thrust, propelling the vehicle across long distances at speeds greater than Mach 5.

22 December New Generation Fighters will team with Remote Carriers and connect through a Combat Cloud.

Contract sets FCAS on course for first flight in 2028

France, Germany and Spain have given the go-ahead for the Future Combat Air System's next phase of development in which Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Indra and Eumet build a demonstrator.

20 December

ReleaseGA-ASI flies new multi-use NATO Pod on MQ-9

18 December

ReleaseL3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne

9 December

ReleaseAmpaire wins NASA award for innovative hybrid powerplant system research

7 December The AMRC team.

Composites experts plan sensors for component monitoring

The sensors are based on magnetic materials and amorphous ferromagnetic microwires capable of reacting to electromagnetic radiation and will yield valuable information on the condition of the part at any time.

5 December

ReleaseFunding boost for hydrogen materials research

29 November

ReleaseITP Aero joins AMRC

25 November

ReleaseAmpaire wins funding award From ARPA-E for SCALEUP project

24 November Ampaire’s Eco Caravan, the first hybrid-electric regional aircraft, makes its maiden flight.

Ampaire flies first regional aircraft powered by hybrid-electric

The hybrid-electric aircraft preserves the range/payload capability of the Grand Caravan, and in fact can fly farther than the Grand Caravan with eight passengers. Maximum range is beyond 1,000 miles.

24 November The GKN Aerospace facility at Lone Star Commerce Centre, Fort Worth.

Fort Worth centre will house GKN additive expertise

The 100,000 square-foot facility will initially house research and development of laser metal deposition with wire (LMD-w) additive manufacturing technology for large-scale titanium aerostructures.

18 November

ReleaseLilium announces pricing of $119M capital raise with investment from largest shareholders, key strategic partners, CEO, and board members to fund continued development of new electric aircraft

15 November

ReleaseThe flight verification test of China-made carbon brake discs for Bermuda 737-800/-900/-8 aircraft was successfully completed

3 November

ReleaseKratos, USAF further advance capabilities in successful XQ-58A Valkyrie Block 2 flight focused on operational aspects

3 November

ReleaseRe:Build Manufacturing announces the acquisition of Answer Engineering

29 October

ReleaseTier 1 Engineering' 3rd generation electric helicopter achieves a historic airport-to-airport cross-country flight 75 years after historic English Channel crossing

27 October In the coming months, the X-57 project will begin a series of test flights.

Maxwell powers up from its own installed batteries

Random vibration acceptance testing for all the cruise motor controllers for the X-57 have taken place to make sure that all the systems stay functional while they endure the vibration environment expected during flight.

24 October

ReleaseDevelopment and modernization of the L-159 aircraft continues. The L-159 T2X prototype has completed its flight

21 September L3Harris provides mission-management processors for the T-7A Red Hawk aircraft, the newest U.S. Air Force jet trainer in 60 years.

L3Harris processor selected to crunch the Red Hawk's data

The processor technology is part of a digital, open-systems design that decreases maintenance and lifecycle costs while increasing reliability. The processors include extra payload slots to expand mission capabilities.

20 September

ReleaseCORE Industrial Partners portfolio company Cadrex acquires IDL Precision Machining

15 September

ReleasePrintSky, a joint venture between Sogeclair and AddUp, embarks on Collins Aerospace’s project to develop new generation of actuation systems

15 September

ReleaseAmpaire selects Electric Power Systems to supply batteriesfor Eco Caravan

8 September

Spirit calls on Infosys for engineering automation

A new five-year deal will see Infosys support Spirit to secure efficient structural designs and robust certification process. The aim is to use technologies like artificial intelligence to accelerate product development.

2 September

ReleaseOklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education awarded major federal grant for work on Advanced Air Mobility

25 August

ReleaseCFD Research ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for $8 million laboratory expansion

23 August

ReleaseOpto-Knowledge rebrands to OKSI

18 August Joby’s all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft primed for flight at the company’s manufacturing and flight testing facility in Marina, California.

eVTOL maker Joby expands defense department partnership

With the expansion of Joby's contract, the US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps have all now identified eVTOL aircraft as a critical area of interest.

8 August

ReleaseAurora supports University of California San Diego on vehicle design for urban air mobility

3 August Fully-funded support packages provided through the University’s Precision Manufacturing Centre, include: consultancy on design for manufacture, access to machines and technical staff, prototyping, metrology and toolmaking.

Nottingham's support extends to four more aerospace innovators

Skyfarer, Assemtron, KITAU Robotics and Holscot Fluoropolymers now join more than 200 other companies from across the region that have benefited from the scheme, which is due to run until summer 2023.

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.

26 July

ReleaseContinental Aerospace Technologies commitments to invest in future research and development