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8 May 2024 The VTOL UAS Flexrotor has been designed for ISTAR missions of more than 12-14 hours, and can integrate different types of payloads such an electro-optical system and advanced sensors.

Airbus finalises its acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS Flexrotor

More armed forces and parapublic agencies are investigating how UAS can strengthen their intelligence and surveillance capabilities. The Flexrotor fits into Airbus' strategy to expand its UAS offerings.

7 May 2024

ReleaseEcoTitanium again chooses solutions from the Seco/Warwick Group to develop its capacities

7 May 2024

ReleaseBell reveals Bell 429 Aircraft Laboratory for Future Autonomy fly-by-wire operations

6 May 2024

ReleaseIon Storage Systems commissions one of the country's largest solid-state battery manufacturing facilities

6 May 2024

ReleasePyka and SNC partner to offer large-scale all-electric cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense

6 May 2024

ReleaseAero Friedrichshafen 2024

6 May 2024

ReleaseBeechcraft Denali advances certification plans with successful avionics testing

6 May 2024

ReleaseNIAR adds test capability for electric aircraft

6 May 2024

ReleaseFigeac Aéro continues to make headway in China

3 May 2024

ReleaseICON Aircraft secures stalking horse bidder in chapter 11 sale process

2 May 2024

Release8tree increases aerospace footprint – dentCHECK tool used in Boeing 787 production

2 May 2024

ReleaseReliable Robotics delivers KC-135 Stratotanker automation roadmap to U.S. Air Force

2 May 2024

ReleaseAIBOT secures first distribution of $15 million CalCompetes Grant, demonstrating significant progress and commitment to California

1 May 2024

The fast and frugal Racer takes to the air

The aircraft flew for about 30 minutes, allowing the flight test team to check its overall behaviour. The Racer builds upon the aerodynamic configuration validated by the Airbus Helicopters X3 technology demonstrator.

1 May 2024 Components for Boeing aircraft programs such as the 777, 777-9 and 737 MAX family are included in the contract extension.

Senior picks up Spirit contract extension

Manufacturing will be undertaken at Senior Aerospace Jet Products’ facility near San Diego, California, USA, from January 2026 and the contract is valued at approximately $130 million over the five-year period.

1 May 2024

ReleaseHalma acquires electrical safety business for £44m

1 May 2024 The announcement was made during the visit of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the company's headquarters in São José dos Campos.

Embraer plans investment to meet growing aircraft demand

The airframer is aiming to meet increased aircraft production and anticipated future growth by developing new businesses, products and services. In 2023 181 jets were delivered, 13% more than the previous year.

1 May 2024 Boeing has secured critical supply chain resources.

Boeing takes over GKN's St Louis operations

The agreement provides continuity of the production and sustainment of critical parts for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs. Nearly the entire GKN St Louis workforce of 550 people have been hired by Boeing.

1 May 2024 T-7A APT-3 completed the climate chamber testing with the U.S. Air Force and returned to Boeing St. Louis for continued testing.

T-7A Red Hawk passes three key testing milestones

Boeing is also building a new production line for low-rate initial production, aiming to load the first forward and aft fuselages for LRIP mid-year as suppliers are already underway developing parts for production.

1 May 2024

ReleaseERA Industries acquires Numerical Precision, Inc.

1 May 2024 Paolo Colombo, Director of Strategy, Aerospace and Defense at Altair, and Lucas Marchesini, CEO Manta Aircraft.

Altair supports Manta's hybrid electric eVSTOL

Manta Aircraft will utilise Altair's resources to finalise the design readiness for the manufacturing of 1:1 scale prototypes of its platform demonstrator ANN2 within the next 12 months.

30 April 2024

ReleaseChinese regulators approve AutoFlight's Type Certificate application for Prosperity passenger eVTOL aircraft

30 April 2024

ReleaseKARGO UAV takes flight: Kaman Corporation celebrates successful first flight of autonomous KARGO UAV

29 April 2024

ReleaseGE Additive rebrands as Colibrium Additive

29 April 2024

ReleaseRTX Premier Award

29 April 2024

ReleaseJoby expands California manufacturing facility, rolls second aircraft off production line

28 April 2024

ReleaseEHang and Greater Bay Technology form strategic partnership to jointly develop world's first ultra-fast/eXtreme fast charging batteries for eVTOL

27 April 2024

ReleaseMoog flight tests Daedalean’s Ailumina visual awareness system

26 April 2024

ReleasemagniX achieves milestone in NASA electrified powertrain flight demonstration program

25 April 2024

ReleaseEviation completes conceptual design review of Alice aircraft

25 April 2024

ReleaseSuccessful tests on Project FRESSON bring zero carbon flight a step closer

25 April 2024

ReleaseWright Electric announces first steps of electric propulsion testing

25 April 2024

ReleaseVoltAero initiates certification testing for the electric-hybrid powertrain to equip its Cassio 330 aircraft

24 April 2024 A GE Aerospace F110 engine being used in high-pressure turbine testing.

RISE engine efficiency project gains momentum

CFM reports that it is at a stage of the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program in which it is doing real testing on real hardware and making real progress.

24 April 2024 Simon Bendrey, Head of Design at Dufour Aerospace.

Dufour picks Mejzlik propeller blades for the Aero2

Teamed with Dufour's in-house designed variable-pitch hub mechanism, these propellers will deliver the lift and cruise thrust for the aircraft.

24 April 2024

ReleaseGA-ASI selected to build CCA for AFLCMC

24 April 2024

ReleaseRapidFlight announces cutting-edge Mobile Production System

24 April 2024

ReleaseZeroAvia launches electric and hydrogen aviation components offering as manufacturing plans revealed

24 April 2024 Electra's eSTOL.

US armed forces put faith in Electra's eSTOL

Two new contracts will enable powered wind tunnel testing to advance Electra's novel aerodynamics database for use in performance analysis, simulator, and control law development, and a conceptual study for the Navy.

24 April 2024 Custom battery packs.

Amprius and Stafl team up for battery pack innovation

This collaboration could mark a significant step forward in driving innovation and accelerating the adoption of high-performance battery solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles and urban air mobility applications.

24 April 2024

ReleaseHoneywell develops innovative, lightweight sensor technology for the Lilium Jet

24 April 2024 Embraer and AICAT celebrate the accord.

Embraer looks to encourage Austrian suppliers

The partners will explore opportunities such as joint research, technology development and contributions from the Austrian ecosystem to the supply chain of the Embraer aircraft programs.

24 April 2024 Safran Electrical & Power has introduced GENeUSCONNECT.

Safran brings high-power electrical harness to market

GENeUSCONNECT completes the range of electrical systems developed by Safran for air mobility: the ENGINeUS electric motor, GENeUS motor/generator, GENeUSGRID electrical distribution and GENeUSPACK battery.

23 April 2024

ReleaseThe Stephens Group completes strategic investment into VisionSafe

23 April 2024

ReleaseMerlin partners with MIT Lincoln Laboratory (LL) to continue work to dramatically improve aviation safety

22 April 2024

ReleaseEASA issues 'Permit to Fly' to AURA AERO for its brand new Integral E, two-seater electric aircraft, whose first flight should take place in the coming weeks

19 April 2024

ReleaseAeroMech announces RVSM certification program for Piper M700 Fury

19 April 2024

ReleaseAeros initiates down selection of general contractor for construction of cargo airship manufacturing facility

18 April 2024

ReleasePacket Digital to build battery cell factory in North Dakota

18 April 2024

ReleaseIntroducing the CD-170R engine optimised for rotary wing applications