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30 November 2023 The Collins Aerospace team using the Smart Workstation at AMRC Cymru.

AMRC Cymru helps build smart production lines at Collins

The Smart Workstation is designed to analyse processes to improve efficiency and provide insight into alternative, more efficient paths forward. A person can operate it with limited experience.

30 November 2023

ReleaseStressMap celebrates 10th birthday with world first in composites stress testing and another new capability

30 November 2023 Bell's contender, involving folding rotors.

Four contenders launch SPRINT x-plane projects

Bell is currently conducting risk reduction testing at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico to demonstrate its folding rotor, integrated propulsion, and flight control technologies using a dedicated test article.

30 November 2023

ReleaseRotor unveils R550X uncrewed helicopter and begins production

30 November 2023 The touchscreen tablet is designed to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety.

Airbus flies fully automated helicopter with a tablet

The Airbus Helicopters' FlightLab flew fully automated from lift-off, taxi, takeoff, cruise, approach and then landing during a one hour test flight by following a predefined route.

30 November 2023

ReleaseITP Aero's Mexico facility awarded by Honeywell

29 November 2023

ReleaseVPT, Inc. earns AS9100D certification

29 November 2023

ReleaseFlying Whales elevates LCA60T airship with pioneering helium valves from CIRCOR Industria

29 November 2023

ReleaseThe virtual flight experience for the D328eco™ takes off at Deutsche Aircraft

29 November 2023

ReleaseAirbus signs contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of SIRTAP UAS

28 November 2023

ReleaseEanan Al Samma and Jetoptera, Inc. partner to launch VTOL platforms powered by Fluidic Propulsive System

28 November 2023

ReleaseReady for take off: new RIEGL laser scanning solutions for UAV-based data acquisition

28 November 2023

ReleaseAerospace City takes off in Turin

28 November 2023

ReleaseDynamatic successfully completes first delivery of Airbus A220 escape hatch door assembly to Airbus Atlantic

27 November 2023

ReleaseLilium receives EASA Design Organization Approval

27 November 2023

ReleaseReticulate Micro signs MOU with Kraus Hamdani Aerospace

27 November 2023

ReleaseTJC agrees to acquire L3Harris' Commercial Aviation Solutions business

27 November 2023

ReleaseTJC agrees to acquire L3Harris’ Commercial Aviation Solutions business

27 November 2023

ReleaseDoD awards $3.7 million to enhance advanced thermoplastics production

27 November 2023

ReleaseZeroAvia announces completion of $116m Series C funding round

27 November 2023

ReleaseL3Harris Technologies announces definitive agreement to sell its commercial aviation solutions business to TJC for $800 million

22 November 2023 Boom Supersonic has selected tier-one aerospace leader Latecoere to join its growing network of global suppliers.

Latecoere signs supplier agreement for Boom's wiring interconnection

The EWIS will comprise over 103 kilometres (64 miles) of wiring, requiring more than 45,000 electrical connections, guaranteeing optimal safety and system reliability for Overture and Symphony.

22 November 2023 The project aims to design, build, and fly an X-Plane to demonstrate technologies and integrated concepts necessary for a transformational combination of aircraft speed and runway independence.

Aurora to design high-speed vertical lift X-Plane

Design work will take place at Aurora Flight Sciences and Boeing facilities across states including Virginia, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The program is targeting first flight of the demonstrator within 42 months.

22 November 2023 Two Joby aircraft at the company's manufacturing and flight testing facilities in Marina, California.

Joby receives grant to support California expansion

Joby plans to manufacture aircraft in support of initial operations from its California-based facilities, but will locate its first scaled manufacturing plant in Dayton, Ohio.

22 November 2023 Boeing delivered the final Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to the U.S. Air Force. Boeing will now begin delivering the first production aircraft in 2024.

Boeing shifts towards production of MH-139A Grey Wolf

Delivering all of the RDT&E aircraft to the Air Force enables them to continue critical operational testing and allows Boeing to focus on building the first production aircraft.

22 November 2023 Electra's EL-2 Goldfinch takes off on its first hybrid-electric flight on November 19, 2023.

Electra claims world's first hybrid-electric eSTOL flight

The two-seat Goldfinch eSTOL technology demonstrator is reckoned to be the world's first blown lift aircraft using distributed electric propulsion and a hybrid-electric propulsion system.

22 November 2023 Variants of DeltaHawk’s revolutionary FAA-certified piston-engine for general aviation aircraft are being developed for use in hydrogen-powered aviation, commercial road vehicle and military mobility applications. Simulations and computer-based testing is underway now at the company’s factory in Racine, Wisconsin.

DeltaHawk Engines launches hydrogen engine program

The use of proven internal combustion engine (ICE) technology with hydrogen fuel replaces more expensive, highly infrastructure-reliant, fuel cell systems.

21 November 2023

ReleaseXRDi, Inc. multi-fuel engine successfully completes FAR 33 endurance test

21 November 2023

ReleaseRöhm to form a leading global player for advanced film and sheet products – POLYVANTIS

21 November 2023

ReleaseU.S. Air Force awards $37 million to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation to develop next-generation VTOLs and hydrogen propulsion technologies

21 November 2023

ReleaseAIBOT receives $15 million CalCompetes grant, boosting eVTOL industry and job creation in California

20 November 2023

ReleaseDutch electric aircraft development company lands at Teuge Airport

17 November 2023

ReleaseParaZero elevates defense drone safety with groundbreaking AI avionics system

16 November 2023

ReleaseExport-Import Bank of the U.S. announces support for electric aircraft domestic manufacturing facility during 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum

16 November 2023

ReleaseEnPro Industries, Inc. announces upcoming name change to Enpro Inc.

16 November 2023

ReleaseEDGE to supply metallic machined parts to Boeing

16 November 2023

ReleaseElroy Air achieves industry-first flight of turbogenerator-hybrid hVTOL aircraft

15 November 2023

Rolls-Royce runs UltraFan technology demonstrator to maximum power

The company says that the UltraFan development will enable it to offer a portfolio of two-shaft, three-shaft, direct drive and geared propulsion solutions to power future aircraft.

15 November 2023

ReleaseWright Electric and CT Axter Aerospace successfully complete maiden flight of 800 kW hybrid-electric crop duster aircraft, Wright achieves 1.2 MW in electric propulsion unit

15 November 2023

ReleaseAutoFlight unveils high-payload advanced air mobility firefighting program and debuts fully functional prototype

15 November 2023 CEO and President of Hanwha Aerospace, Son Jae-il, and the Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont participate in the announcement event for the establishment of Hanwha Aerospace's International Engines Business headquarters in Cheshire, Connecticut.

Hanwha picks Cheshire for international engines business HQ

Hanwha says it will be better positioned to drive improved performance of the company's global supply chain and develop a centre of excellence for the company's engineering and technology investments.

15 November 2023 New strategic investment from NEOM Investment Fund comes as XB-1, Symphony and Overture achieve important program milestones.

Boom announces supersonic aircraft, engine and investment milestones

The XB-1 concept vehicle could be flying soon, the Overture aircraft's factory is on schedule, and its Symphony engines are on track for hardware rig tests.

15 November 2023 Herve Grosdemange (AIT/Nova-Tech), Valeria Vasquez (Deutsche Aircaft), Sebastian Böhnl (Deutsche Aircraft) and Dominik Hammer (Deutsche Aircraft).

Deutsche selects AIT/NTE for D328eco fuselage section handling

With this new deal, Advanced Integration Technology/Nova-Tech Engineering will support the final assembly line at Leipzig/Halle airport, where the 40-seater D328eco regional turboprop will be built.

15 November 2023

ReleaseStrategic Development Fund and Dronamics announce agreement to create a manufacturing joint venture

15 November 2023

ReleaseLeaders from industry, academia and government unite to break ground on South Yorkshire's aerospace manufacturing innovation facility

15 November 2023

ReleaseAIBOT collaborates with Honeywell: elevating eVTOL technology to new horizons

15 November 2023

ReleaseEDGE to manufacture and supply multirole fuel tanks for Airbus Defence & Space

15 November 2023 Thomas Sauzé (TGC-France Sales Manager), Laurent Troquet (SONACA Chief Procurement Officer), Laurent Demaret (TGC-France Sales Director), Bertrand Boudart (SONACA Honeycomb Lead Buyer) and Ludovic Watremez (SONACA Purchasing Project Leader).

The Gill Corporation-France secures honeycomb parts deal with SONACA

The contract covers honeycomb parts for flaps on the Airbus A321 and the contract extension to supply machined honeycomb parts for slats on the Airbus A320, A330NEO and A350 programs.

15 November 2023

ReleaseSoisa Aircraft Interiors expands Dubai facility

15 November 2023

ReleaseVoltAero's intelligent mobile charger for the Cassio 330 and other electric aircraft makes its world debut at the Dubai Airshow