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2023
30 November

ReleaseITP Aero's Mexico facility awarded by Honeywell

30 November

ReleaseRotor unveils R550X uncrewed helicopter and begins production

30 November

ReleaseSierra Space Shooting Star cargo module initiates rigorous testing at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

30 November The delivery of the Invictus engine to Bell.

Bell installs T901 improved turbine in Invictus

As Bell prepares for flight tests, the T901 engine, also a new development program, is still progressing through developmental testing with GE for the Army and has an expected clearance for flight in 2024.

30 November The proposed updated Pegasus.

Sixty years on, ARC sees a future for the Pegasus

The venerable Pegasus will be a technology demonstrator for ARC Aerosystem's nine-seat Linx P9 compound gyroplane, which is currently under development, but may also prove suitable for applications of its own.

30 November 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 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

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

29 November

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

29 November

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

29 November

ReleaseVPT, Inc. earns AS9100D certification

29 November

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

28 November

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

28 November

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

28 November

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

28 November

ReleaseAerospace City takes off in Turin

27 November

ReleaseZeroAvia announces completion of $116m Series C funding round

27 November

ReleaseDoD awards $3.7 million to enhance advanced thermoplastics production

27 November

ReleaseTJC agrees to acquire L3Harris' Commercial Aviation Solutions business

27 November

ReleaseReticulate Micro signs MOU with Kraus Hamdani Aerospace

27 November

ReleaseTJC agrees to acquire L3Harris’ Commercial Aviation Solutions business

27 November

ReleaseLilium receives EASA Design Organization Approval

27 November

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

22 November 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 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 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 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.

22 November 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 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.

21 November

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

21 November

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

21 November

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

21 November

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

20 November

ReleaseDutch electric aircraft development company lands at Teuge Airport

17 November

ReleaseParaZero elevates defense drone safety with groundbreaking AI avionics system

16 November

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

16 November

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

16 November

ReleaseEDGE to supply metallic machined parts to Boeing

16 November

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

15 November

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

15 November

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

15 November

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

15 November

GE Aerospace's XA100 engine completes testing with USAF

The XA100 engine is estimated to provide pilots up to 25 per cent greater fuel efficiency and 30 percent greater range to help the U.S. ensure its airpower advantage in contested environments.

15 November

ReleaseSoisa Aircraft Interiors expands Dubai facility

15 November

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

15 November

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

15 November 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

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 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

ReleaseAIBOT collaborates with Honeywell: elevating eVTOL technology to new horizons