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2024
27 June

ReleaseAuterion introduces breakthrough drone technology for kinetic military use to help democracies defend themselves

27 June

ReleaseElsa Industry and Villinger GmbH sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop advanced cargo drones

27 June

ReleaseGA-ASI and Lockheed Martin developing Net-Enabled Weapons capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian

27 June

ReleaseIntergalactic unveils curved design concept for its patented microtube heat exchangers for aerospace applications

27 June

ReleaseGE Aerospace T901 engines accepted by U.S. Army for UH-60 Black Hawk flight testing

26 June The Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration program, known as SHEPARD, sees its hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) receive its official X-plane designation, XRQ-73.

DARPA dubs its newest X-plane XRQ-73

The XRQ-73 aircraft will be a Group 3 UAS weighing approximately 1,250 pounds, which draws on the earlier AFRL/IARPA Great Horned Owl (GHO) project. First flight is expected by year-end 2024.

26 June

ReleaseElement announces multimillion euro expansion of its Toulouse laboratory

26 June The Sirius Adventure Jet, is said to be a revolutionary hydrogen-powered aircraft designed for those passionate about exploration.

Sirius and BMW take the wraps off hydrogen business jets

The company says that the jets are aimed at those who aspire to own a business jet with pride in a future that values eco-consciousness, fostering a culture of positivity rather than judgement or criticism.

26 June

Hanwha receives order for forty engines for the KF-21

About 40 F414 engines and spare modules will be installed in the full production run of the KF-21, and Hanwha will also provide follow-up support such as engine maintenance instructors and on-site technical support.

26 June Four Cessna Citation business jets to be integrated with Universal’s KAPTURE CVR/FDR, providing 25 hours of voice recording and more than 100 hours of flight data recording.

Textron selects Universal Avionics KAPTURE flight recorders

Users can retrieve and analyse data with ease using extensive Flight Data Applications and Services, including cloud-based data collection for Flight Data Monitoring (FDM), analysis, animation and reporting tools.

26 June These 3D Printed custom cup holders and trays are printed in color and installed in regional jet cockpits without need for further finishing.

Stratasys and AM Craft partner in 3D part manufacturing

Holding an EASA Part 21G Production Organization Approval, AM Craft solves a key barrier to broader adoption of 3D printed parts in the aviation industry by delivering airworthiness certified parts.

26 June

ReleaseQuickstep announces Structures Business Unit restructuring

26 June

Safran and MTU pair up to power nextgen military helicopters

The joint-venture will focus on the development of a new heavy helicopter engine to power the next generation of European military helicopters, scheduled to enter into service by 2040.

26 June

ReleaseLiquid Measurement Systems and De Havilland Canada forge ahead with strategic long-term supply partnership

26 June

ReleaseAW609 tiltrotor successfully completes first ship trial campaign

25 June

ReleaseColibrium Additive unveils Point Melt, Powder Supports and Plate Free

25 June

ReleaseWisk Aero acquires leading software firm Verocel

25 June

ReleaseAcutronic announces major expansion & new investment across the Austin, Texas region

25 June

ReleaseSpartech expands aerospace market capabilities with RoyalAero thermoplastic sheet

24 June

ReleaseAmphenol CIT’s Nogales, Mexico facility earns Nadcap accreditation for electronics – cable and harness assemblies

24 June

ReleaseSeaflight Technologies kicks off $2m electric cargo drone project with Australian Government funding

24 June

ReleaseN219 amphibian aircraft: a symbol of optimism of Indonesian aerospace & defense independence

24 June

ReleasenTop announces major software release and adds five new integration partners to advance the design-to-manufacturing workflow

24 June

ReleaseAIG gains license for manufacture of UAV Corp advanced air vehicles - optimizing design with artificial intelligence

24 June

ReleasemagniX launches revolutionary battery product

24 June

ReleaseLeonardo meets Italian trade unions and announces the consolidation of the process of diversifying its Grottaglie production site

24 June

ReleaseMMT unveils the Tridex RVG-10: the ultimate vertical spindle rotary grinder for the aerospace industry

24 June

ReleaseAeros identifies California and Nevada as final contenders for new manufacturing facility location

23 June

ReleaseISRO completes its RLV technology demonstrations through LEX trio

21 June

ReleaseHermetic Seal receives NADCAP accreditation for chemical processing furthering its commitment to quality

21 June

ReleaseScalian strengthens its avionics and unmanned offers with the acquisition of Mannarino Systems & Software

20 June Results of the hybrid electric component and baseline engine tests are being used to evaluate and update models in preparation for a ground test.

GE advances development of hybrid electric engines with NASA

Embedded electric motor/generators will optimise engine performance by creating a system that can work with or without energy storage like batteries, accelerating the use of hybrid electric tech for commercial aviation.

20 June

ReleaseSchiebel opens facility in France

20 June

ReleaseHoneywell to acquire CAES to enhance defense technologies across land, sea, air and space

20 June Cessna Citation Ascend P1 takes off.

Ascend program soars as second flight test article takes flight

The initial flight of P1, piloted by Michael Bradfield and Maurice Girard, lasted one hour and 24 minutes, reaching a maximum altitude of 13,500 feet with a maximum speed of 308 knots.

20 June

ReleaseDESEC: Chihuahua aims to become Mexico's aerospace capital

20 June Nobuo Kishi, Chief Technology Officer, Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Chief Executive Officer, and Arnaud Coville, Chief Development Officer of SkyDrive

FAA accepts SkyDrive's eVTOL certification application

To prepare for its entry into the U.S. market and commercial operations, SkyDrive established a local subsidiary in 2023. The Japanese company says it is now actively collaborating with local customers.

20 June An official ceremony was attended by representatives from industry, Italian Defence and international delegations.

Leonardo reveals AW249 helicopter’s next gen design

Four prototypes have been built since first flight in summer 2022, with two flying aircraft involved in performance, system integration and payload testing and two more now completed and to start testing soon.

20 June Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has celebrated the groundbreaking of the Center for Accelerating Materials and Processes (CAMP), a new research facility that demonstrates faster methods of producing hypersonic engines.

SwRI breaks ground on hypersonic engine research facility

Once construction on the new two-storey, 36,600 square-foot facility is complete, SwRI will begin evaluating new materials and processes designed to produce a high-speed engine in less time than current production.

20 June Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Overture Superfactory is the first supersonic airliner factory to be built in the United States.

Boom Supersonic completes construction of Overture superfactory

Boom will now focus on equipping the production floor. With tooling supplier Advanced Integration Technology, it will procure and install tooling into the Superfactory, beginning with an advanced test cell unit.

19 June

ReleaseLee Aerospace acquires Llamas Plastics, Inc.

19 June

ReleaseRevolutionary hydrogen-powered private business jet pioneering new era of eco-air travel

18 June

ReleaseAIR unveils unmanned 'AIR ONE Cargo' eVTOL for logistics market, securing exponential revenue growth

18 June

ReleaseAV successfully flight tests JUMP 20 VTOL UAS with a heavy fuel engine

18 June

ReleaseSpecial Aerospace Services breaks ground on new SAS Campus facility in Huntsville, Alabama

18 June

ReleaseFrench Army’s NH90 for Special Forces has started flight testing

18 June

ReleaseOSI Systems receives $7 million order for optical sensors

18 June

ReleaseCoreAVI extends availability and enhances its GPU compute software support for the AMD E9171 GPU for the aerospace & defense industry

17 June

ReleaseBAE Systems honors East/West Industries with a ‘Partner 2 Win’ Gold Tier Award

17 June

ReleaseDDC-I and LDRA announce integrated tooling for DO-178C testing for Deos RTOS users