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2021
25 May

ReleaseVK-1600V fully designed in 3D

19 May

ReleaseNASA tests system for aircraft positioning in supersonic flight

4 May

ReleaseNCC begins tenth birthday celebrations by unveiling new state of the art Automated Fibre Placement-Automated Tape Lay Up capability (AFP-ATL)

3 May

ReleaseAKKA announces its partnership with AURA AERO to develop two electric aircrafts

27 April

ReleaseSpirit AeroSystems Belfast advances ground-breaking project for UK Ministry of Defence

21 April

ReleaseEngineers partner in 'Smarter Testing' project for aerospace sector

20 April

ReleaseAlmadesign wins Crystal Cabin Award 2021 with Eviation

7 April

Portuguese consortium wins design prize for flexibility

The FLEXCRAFT project evaluated the development of new production processes, eco-efficient technologies, and the integration of new materials, among other research fronts.

29 March

ReleaseNASA releases new concept image for Advanced Air Mobility

18 March The CRM-QHL sits on the test section of NASA Langley’s 14x22 Subsonic Tunnel. Researchers used both sound-dampening methods and an array of microphones to test the noise emitted from the wing.

Langley targets the leading-edge for noise reduction

NASA built a 10%-scale version of the High-Lift Common Research Model (CRM-HL) to evaluate aircraft enhancements including low-noise slats, such as those constructed out of shape-memory alloys.

18 March

ReleaseAmpaire leads team to demonstrate electric aviation transport system under UK future flight challenge award

12 March

ReleaseComplete single-aisle offering from ACS

12 March

Release£90 million boost to fire up aerospace manufacturing

24 February

University engineers earn NASA grant to speed flying taxi progress

Roll out of this new class of vehicles is expected within five years, with United Airlines and startup Archer Aviation having just inked a deal for 200 of these eVTOL aircraft, expected to debut in 2024.

23 February

ReleaseNASA takes steps to reduce aviation emissions, invigorate US economy

4 February

ReleaseQMS of JSC UEC-Klimov complies with international and national standards

2 February

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to accelerate sustainable aerospace technologies in future flight challenge

28 January Leonardo has lined up behind a consortium aiming to design, develop and manufacture an ultra-low mass, robust, proof-of-concept carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) wheel for rotary wing aircraft.

Leonardo backs consortium building CFRP helicopter wheel

A wheel made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic will offer enhanced mechanical properties at about half the density of metal wheels. It will be made with tailored fibre placement, braiding and out of autoclave processes.

28 January Computer generated image of the uncrewed combat aircraft.

Spirit selected to lead MOSQUITO uncrewed fighter development

Autonomous ‘loyal wingman’ aircraft create the opportunity to expand, diversify and rapidly upgrade combat Air Forces in a cost-effective way - so the UK has committed funding for a new prototype.

7 January Dr Katy Milne has joined the FlyZero programme as Head of Industrial Strategy.

Leadership team takes the helm at ATI's FlyZero

Twelve months of research lie ahead for the Aerospace Technology Institute's team investigating the design challenges, manufacturing demands and market potential of zero-emission aircraft concepts.

7 January An artist’s impression of the PUPA 8801 in use.

JAXA assists with aerodynamics of cargo pods

Logistics company Yamato has 4,000 offices, around 54,000 vehicles and almost 220,000 employees across Japan, and is aiming to switch some short-hop freight to the air using eVTOL aircraft.

2020
17 December

ReleaseNASA awards contract for X-59 community overflight operations

15 December

ReleaseNCC and Dstl join forces to facilitate innovative R&D in future combat aircraft composite structures

14 December

ReleaseNASA's Supersonic X-59 assembly team marks wing milestone

4 December

ReleaseVerdeGo Aero, Embry-Riddle team up to mitigate electric aircraft noise

2 December

ReleaseRolls-Royce and Infosys announce strategic partnership for aerospace engineering in India

24 November

ReleaseResearch initiative pioneers sustainable flight

18 November Wisk’s autonomous all-electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) air taxi.

NASA partners Wisk and Alaka'i to develop UAM safety

Wisk Aero and Alaka'i Technologies will join others to prepare for NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign NC-1 beginning in 2022, where NASA will begin to assess vehicle readiness.

17 November

ReleaseSwRI receives $7.2 million contract to test AI in air taxi design project

12 November

ReleaseAurora Flight Sciences to develop new X-Plane under DARPA contract

24 September

ReleaseVertical Aerospace secures ATI funding for £2.3 million smart charger development project

21 September

ReleaseHyundai Motor to accelerate urban air mobility test flights in partnership with Incheon Airport, Hyundai Construction, KT

17 September

ReleaseNASA marks continued progress on X-59

9 September The F414-GE-100 engine, which will power NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology X-plane (QueSST), is unboxed at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. (Photo: NASA Photo / Ken Ulbrich)

NASA takes delivery of GE jet engine for X-59

It may be based on the design of the Gripen's engine, but the F414-GE-39E is a whole brand-new engine birthed from raw metal. It will have longer duration missions at high altitude with high power.

1 September

ReleaseGA-ASI and SENER aerospacial team to develop new NATO Pod for MQ-9

28 August Oleksandr Los, president of Antonov Company, presented the completed jig assembly of the AN-178 airframe.

Antonov completes assembly of sixth AN-178

Ukraine's independence day on August 24th saw the symbolic presentation of the latest AN-178 aircraft on the production line, ultimately destined for the government of Peru.

19 August

ReleaseLaunch of fire fighting initiative

1 August

ReleaseSuccessful maiden flight for the TU Delft Flying-V

24 July

ReleaseModular cabin concepts – how the digitalisation of aircraft cabins enables innovations for tomorrow's passengers

22 July

ReleaseZero emission flight 'the question is not if we will do it but when'

20 July

ReleaseDARPA awards contracts for new X-Plane program based on active flow control

22 June

ReleaseVELO3D receives order from aerospace company for production metal AM printers, largest order in company history

4 June

ReleaseSmooth transitions for less noise – research into flexible wing surfaces at DLR

29 May

ReleaseBeta, Joby advance in Air Race to Certification

6 May

ReleaseVELO3D announces key Aluminum F357 alloy capability for additive manufacturing

30 April

ReleaseWork on X-59 QueSST wing nears completion

23 March

ReleaseLilium completes funding round

4 March

ReleaseMAC Aero Interiors enters the new chapter by establishing new production facility in Estonia

4 March

ReleaseNASA Glenn breaks ground on new Aerospace Communications Facility (ACF)

3 March

ReleaseGrand Challenge developmental testing partners