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2024
28 May

ReleaseAV to develop its Wildcat autonomous VTOL UAS for DARPA’s ANCILLARY program

28 May

ReleaseSTELIA Aerospace introduces OPERA ESSENTIAL: A sustainable addition to the OPERA family

27 May

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada starts the construction of its new facility in Casablanca, Morocco

24 May

ReleaseLoft Dynamics brings industry-leading virtual reality flight simulation technology to eVTOL aircraft

24 May

ReleaseUM6P and OCP Group join Climate Impulse alongside Syensqo

23 May

ReleaseAirbus takes superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further

23 May

ReleaseArcher achieves significant regulatory milestone; FAA issues final airworthiness criteria for its Midnight aircraft

23 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider continues its flight test campaign

23 May

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace awarded Survivable Airborne Operations Center subcontract

22 May New renderings of the fan-in-wing demonstrator reveal three lift fans, a refined, composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.

Aurora's latest X-Plane design speeds ahead

The concept is a low-drag, fan-in-wing demonstrator that combines the agility of VTOL with unprecedented speed. An Aurora and Boeing team is advancing this concept to the preliminary design phase.

22 May This year's ecoDemonstrator testing of various cabin interiors aims to help resolve the portion of the aircraft that is not reusable or recyclable, while also reducing fuel use and crew workload.

Boeing ecoDemonstrator tests cabin recyclability

Seat cushion sensors reduce crew workload and smart galley tools improve efficiency, reduce waste. Other projects focus on single-engine taxi and digital taxi tests to reduce fuel usage and enhance safety.

22 May The test facility is expected to be operational in late summer 2024.

Lilium begins construction of certification test facility

The facility will be a cornerstone of the Lilium Jet certification programme. The rig will be used to simulate flights, for system integration testing and to verify aircraft performance through multiple flight profiles.

22 May The G700 is now FAA and EASA type certified and customer deliveries have commenced.

Gulfstream G700 earns EASA certification

EASA certification unlocks G700 deliveries for many more international customers, and Gulfstream is excited to see its next-generation fleet grow around the world.

22 May

ReleaseAmphenol Corporation completes acquisition of CIT business from Carlisle

22 May CTO Dr Sebastian Seemann and the team have demonstrated that the mechanical decoupling of the electric engines fully works.

Vaeridion completes first functional validation of multi-engine propulsion concept

The test campaign validates the functional EPU behaviour for normal operation as well as engine failure conditions, demonstrating that engine power loss failures will not stop or interrupt propeller operation.

22 May

ReleaseSikorsky flight-tests scalable 'rotor blown wing' UAS for DARPA project

22 May

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman's autonomous VTOL X-Plane advances to next design phase for DARPA

22 May

ReleaseTransDigm announces acquisition of SEI Industries LTD.

22 May

ReleaseSocomore expands its portfolio with the acquisition of Microset Products Ltd

22 May The ES-30 regional hybrid-electric aircraft has a fully electric zero-emission range of 200km and an extended hybrid range of 400km.

Opening of US R&D hub signals next development phase for Heart hybrid

CTO Benjamin Stabler will lead the hub, which will focus on the advancement of Heart's hybrid-electric propulsion system and other key technologies.

21 May

ReleaseBoeing to invest $240 Million CAD in Québec aerospace innovation

21 May

ReleaseH55 is thrilled to announce discussions regarding the Government of Quebec's investment in H55

21 May

ReleaseAEE signs contract with Airbus Helicopters for series production of H145 and H145M mission computers

21 May

ReleaseAir Industries Group receives order of $2.4 million for landing gear used on the E-2C Hawkeye

17 May

ReleasePhenix Solutions, Inc. completes Phase I autopilot tuning for flight

16 May

ReleaseAuterion moves corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia

16 May

ReleaseAirbus achieves Eurodrone's preliminary design review

16 May

ReleaseBattery company Theion receives third-party validation for ultra-fast charging and safe battery anode

15 May

ReleaseThe Heron TP has made its maiden flight over Germany

15 May

ReleaseUK aviation innovators secure CAA accreditation for sustainable air transport solution

15 May

ReleaseSafran selected by Bell to provide electrical power generation for the U.S. Army’s new Future Long Range Assault Aircraft

15 May The high-volume battery pack manufacturing line will enable Archer to scale battery pack production to meet output from its aircraft manufacturing facility.

Archer completes high-volume battery pack manufacturing line

The battery pack manufacturing line was built to be an 'automotive style' line designed for high-volume production. The final phase will see it producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year.

15 May Technical highlights include validation of the yaw control system and the start of production of the full-scale propulsion unit, and transitional flight tests should be completed by mid-summer.

Horizon Aircraft makes progress with technical flight testing

Key technical highlights include validation of the yaw control system that enables precise hover and performance in strong crosswinds, and production of the full-scale propulsion unit has commenced.

15 May The testing marks the first major engine milestone for Hermeus’ supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2 aircraft.

Hermeus begins precooler testing with P&W F100 engine

The precooler increases the max speed of the turbine engine by lowering the temperature of incoming air. It is intended for Hermeus' Quarterhorse Mk 2 aircraft.

15 May The Traveller cabin, for convenient and affordable operations.

Jekta unveils interiors for PHA-ZE 100 airframe

Jekta has created an elegant cabin for airlines flying multiple legs daily, alongside a stylish cabin that adheres to the principles of being environmentally friendly internally and externally.

15 May Lilium Jet production is expected to boost French export volumes as the vast majority of produced Jets would serve other countries.

Lilium to expand industrial footprint in France

Lilium is keen to leverage France’s unique aerospace heritage and vast supplier base in aerospace and electrification to expand its high-volume production capacity of the Lilium Jet.

15 May The Citation Ascend's avionics, high payload capacity and impressive range offer reduced pilot workload plus the ability to do more and go farther.

Citation Ascend programme advances with certification tests and flight testing

The prototype aircraft has successfully completed over 350 flight test hours plus rigorous certification tests for extreme hot and cold weather testing, bird strike, braking performance, tyre burst and windows.

15 May

ReleaseLilium welcomes KfW due diligence undertaking

14 May

ReleasePivotal wins 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen e-Flight expo award for excellence in electric aviation

14 May

ReleasePiasecki aircraft reveals progress in U.S. Department of Energy hydrogen-powered Urban Air Mobility feasibility study

13 May

ReleaseUn-jammable quantum tech takes flight to boost UK’s resilience against hostile actors

13 May

ReleaseFokker Next Gen and airBaltic sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

13 May

ReleaseAutoFlight completes chartered flight at Shanghai Pudong airport

9 May

ReleaseSierra Space reinvents space transportation with Dream Chaser

8 May Joby’s two pre-production prototype aircraft have completed more than 1,500 flights, spanning a total distance of more than 33,000 miles, over the past four years.

Joby progresses flight test programme

Joby has tested its aircraft in flight, from precision landing and outwash to human factors, many times and in all weathers. Pre-production flight testing is complete and now the focus is on for-credit flight testing.

8 May 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.

8 May

ReleaseBayraktar Akinci hits naval targets in the bull's eye

8 May Flying Whales' LCA60T is a 200m-long VTOL airship that uses helium technology to lift up to sixty tons of cargo.

Exel Composites to provide structure for world's largest airship

The frame of this airship, one of the largest ever developed, must distribute the structure’s entire load. Flying Whales is to develop thin wall carbon fibre tubes that meet all technical requirements and specs.

8 May The 2024 Cento is MightyFly's third-generation autonomous cargo aircraft.

MightyFly gains FAA flight corridor approval for autonomous cargo eVTOL

This first FAA approval includes the COA for a flight corridor of up to 5,000ft between New Jerusalem and Byron airports in California, and an SAC enabling testing of BVLOS capabilities while using a chase aircraft.

8 May

ReleaseSyensqo introduces AeroPaste 1003: an innovative two-part room-temperature paste increasing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers