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7 August 2024

Lilium selects Thales for eVTOL antennae

From minimising drag and weight to optimising antenna placement, Thales' expertise will be instrumental in the success of Lilium's ambitious eVTOL program while advancing sustainability goals.

7 August 2024 In 2024, the U.S. Air Force awarded an additional seven MH-139As to Boeing. With six Research, Development, Test and Evaluation aircraft already delivered, Boeing currently has 26 aircraft on contract.

Boeing delivers first MH-139A production aircraft to USAF

Leonardo produces the baseline helicopter at its plant in northeast Philadelphia, while Boeing is responsible for military equipment procurement and installation and post-delivery support of the aircraft.

7 August 2024

AEVEX powers UAS with US manufactured lithium-sulphur batteries

AEVEX and Lyten have already begun integration work and are targeting the first delivery of UAVs powered by Lyten Lithium-Sulphur batteries by the end of 2024.

7 August 2024 A recent photo of construction progress on Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA adjacent to the Covington Municipal Airport.

Archer nears completion of its manufacturing facility in Georgia

Once complete, this facility will be nearly 400,000 sq.ft and will support planned production of up to 650 aircraft annually, which would make it one of the largest factories by volume in the aviation industry.

7 August 2024 The United States Army has approved the Milestone B decision for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, marking the beginning of the weapon system’s Program of Record.

Bell’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft enters milestone B

The aircraft will fly twice as far and twice as fast as the current fleet. By utilising mature tiltrotor technology coupled with an innovative digital engineering approach it will be reliable, affordable and high-performing.

6 August 2024

ReleaseMerlin kicks off KC-135 test flight campaign with SNC to progress autonomous capabilities for the United States Air Force

6 August 2024

ReleaseJoby applies for aircraft certification in Australia

6 August 2024

ReleaseH3X closes oversubscribed $20m Series A to advance revolutionary electric motors in aerospace, defense, and marine sectors

6 August 2024

ReleaseRolls-Royce begins F130 engine testing in Indianapolis, successfully completes testing at NASA Stennis Space Center

5 August 2024

ReleasePiper M700 Fury unpaved field certified

5 August 2024

ReleaseQuartus and Experior Laboratories partner to provide a superior client experience for aerospace analysis and test

3 August 2024

ReleaseAutoFlight and CATL sign a strategic investment and cooperation agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars

2 August 2024

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft and Senior plc sign contract for the D328eco regional turboprop at the Farnborough International Airshow

2 August 2024

ReleaseICON Aircraft completes sale of company to SG Investment America

2 August 2024

ReleaseSierra Space commences final testing and launch preparations for Dream Chaser spaceplane at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

1 August 2024

ReleaseBehrman Capital to sell portfolio company kSARIA to ITT for $475 million

1 August 2024

ReleaseREGENT celebrates 2 years in Rhode Island

1 August 2024

ReleasePennEngineering acquires Sherex Fastening Solutions

1 August 2024

ReleaseHexa 2: more power, greater thrust, faster speeds, longer flight time

1 August 2024

ReleaseFarnborough International Airshow 2024 delivered the apex of aviation

31 July 2024 The Hydrogen Electric 40-seater VTOL aircraft by LYTE Aviation, powered and fueled by H3 Dynamics.

LYTE selects H3 Dynamics for hydrogen propulsion for SkyBus

LYTE Aviation chose H3 Dynamics to equip its systems with the most proven and durable systems, backed by solid industry references such as its recent work on an Airbus A330 APU fuel cell.

31 July 2024 Vertical’s Chief Test Pilot, Justin Paines, the only pilot to have flown two different eVTOLs, conducts the new VX4’s first hover at 17:45 BST on 25 July 2024.

Latest VX4 prototype completes first tethered piloted flight

The VX4 previously undertook extensive ground testing, including powered propulsion testing of its advanced powertrain, which features proprietary battery packs capable of delivering 1.4 MW of peak power.

31 July 2024

ReleaseTransDigm completes acquisition of Raptor Scientific

31 July 2024

ReleaseLoft Dynamics becomes world's first VR flight simulation training device to receive FAA qualification

31 July 2024 Electra’s Diana Siegel, CFO, and JP Stewart, VP and GM, with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies’ David Shilliday, VP and GM, and Taylor Alberstadt, Sr. Director, Global Sales & Account Management, announced the technology partnership and investment at the Farnborough Air Show.

Electra specifies Honeywell for key flight technology

Honeywell’s compact fly-by-wire (cFBW) flight control computers are augmented by electronics, rather than manual controls. The computer for the aircraft’s flight controls is about the size of a paperback book.

31 July 2024

ReleaseCambium and Checkerspot form collaboration to develop and commercialize PFAS-free, high-temperature and fire-resistant foam products for dual-use defense and commercial applications

31 July 2024 A specifically developed precision tool was used to cut the fuselage.

Deutsche starts construction of first D328eco test aircraft

Deutsche has also granted Triumph Group's Thermal Systems Division, located in Forest, Ohio, a long-term-program contract to design, manufacture and support the precooler system for the D328eco.

31 July 2024 Maeve is targeting entry-into-service in 2032.

Maeve collaborates with P&WC on hybrid-electric M80 aircraft

Maeve anticipated future demand for aircraft in the 70-90 seat range, as well as better environmental performance. It will access this market with a clean sheet design that sets new standards in sustainability.

31 July 2024 An artist's rendering of a next generation military rotorcraft concept.

Airbus to lead NATO NGRC concept study

The study will focus on high performance rotorcraft. The concepts will be modular and multi-mission, and fully interoperable with NATO standards, with a high degree of connectivity and resilient communication system.

30 July 2024

ReleaseGreat Rock Capital provides $75 million of capital to NWI Aerostructures

30 July 2024

ReleaseVan’s Aircraft partners with Fuuz for advanced cloud MES and WMS solutions

30 July 2024

ReleaseSK Capital announces agreement to acquire North America Composites & Fuel Containment Division from Parker Hannifin Corporation

30 July 2024

ReleaseIsabellenhuette USA expands North American HQ

30 July 2024

ReleaseUAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s autopilot now includes in-flight engine restart capabilities and control for JetCat’s turbines

30 July 2024

Releasethyssenkrupp Aerospace and Mecachrome extend their long-term partnership with five-year Master Service Agreement

30 July 2024

ReleaseBarnes Aerospace announces long-term agreement with MTU Aero Engines AG valued at $33 million

29 July 2024

ReleaseL3Harris highlights performance progress one year after acquiring Aerojet Rocketdyne

29 July 2024

ReleaseIntroducing the new hybrid cargo drone: extended range and enhanced efficiency

26 July 2024

ReleaseDovetail Electric Aviation and Crisalion Mobility collaborate on battery systems for eVTOL airframes

26 July 2024

ReleaseLockheed Martin Sikorsky advances to next phase of Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability program

26 July 2024

ReleaseEnerSys completes acquisition of Bren-Tronics to expand presence in critical defense applications

26 July 2024

ReleaseResearch, innovation and development: CIRA and Leonardo renew collaboration agreement at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

26 July 2024

ReleaseAIDC won another NT$ billion-level order from a European manufacturer

26 July 2024

ReleaseLufthansa Technik wins two Red Dot Design Awards

25 July 2024

ReleaseRolls-Royce awards £85m multi-year contract to Glasgow’s Castle Precision Engineering

25 July 2024

ReleaseDeutsche Aircraft awards Jaivel Aerospace contract to develop the design and manufacturing standards and specifications for the D328eco

25 July 2024

ReleaseAURA AERO announces the opening of its first US facility within Embry-Riddle and the establishment in Florida of industrial facilities to deliver its hybrid electric regional aircraft to its US customers

25 July 2024

ReleaseInnovative Solutions & Support announces acquisition of additional Honeywell product lines

25 July 2024

ReleaseNew R&D center in Ohio to accelerate vital national security propulsion technology

25 July 2024

ReleaseRapidFlight partners with Taiwan-based drone manufacturer