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2023
7 September NIAR facilities.

NIAR seeks experts for study of digital twins

Simulating systems by using digital/virtual twins allows for system testing in a digital environment prior to installation, enabling more successful installs and better “day one” experiences.

7 September The VX4.

Vertical concludes remote thrustborne flight test campaign

Vertical's VX4 was damaged during testing as a result of a fault with a propeller. A second upgraded prototype will fly early next year to keep certification on course.

7 September

ReleaseAnduril Industries acquires UAS developer Blue Force Technologies

7 September

Even small parts can save weight, say Dufour and 9T

Replacing a number of structural metal parts with highest performing thermoplastic composites will help Dufour Aerospace achieve the ambitious weight targets for the Aero2 programme.

7 September

ReleaseRolls-Royce to complete initial F130 engine testing for the B-52J by end of year

7 September

SmartAir upgrades real-time safety awareness for UAS and eVTOL

The SmartAir Trinity system is comprised of visual awareness cameras and an advanced sensor suite that enables UAS and eVTOL aircraft to understand their surroundings using AI and machine learning.

7 September

ReleaseCarlisle Companies announces a process to sell Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

7 September

ReleaseJetson close $15M investment with will.i.am and angels

6 September

ReleaseAMETEK acquires United Electronic Industries

6 September

ReleaseInsitu announces kinetic capability for the Integrator Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS)

6 September

ReleaseIperionX and Heroux-Devtek partner for aerospace titanium recycling

6 September

ReleaseUltra-quiet, wingless 'flying car' promises 160 mph and 300+ mi. range using NASA-proven "thrusters"

6 September

ReleaseSkyDrive signed an agreement with JAXA for joint research towards future noise reduction for eVTOL

5 September

ReleaseAerox Aviation Oxygen Systems announces acquisition of Fluid Power, Inc.

5 September

ReleaseGulfstream announces increased G700 range, other performance enhancements

5 September

ReleaseCentroMotion acquired by affiliates of Lone Star Funds

5 September

ReleaseNew empennage for R66 turbine helicopters receives FAA approval

5 September

ReleaseExpanding the market for survivability engineering and composite solutions

4 September

ReleaseSOCOMORE enters the aeronautical sealants market with the acquisition of US company FLAMEMASTER

4 September

ReleaseNikon successfully completes the queeze-out of Nikon SLM Solutions AG

4 September

ReleaseSatys Aerospace signs new agreement with MBRAH to launch construction of new paint hangar at Dubai South - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

1 September

ReleaseCrescent Aerospace Technology LLC acquires Advanced Metals Machining LLC

31 August Embraer's Tech Lion E195-E2 landing at Zhuhai Airport.

Embraer E195-E2 granted type certification in China

The Brazilian manufacturer sees significant opportunities for the E2 in China, which they believe offers complementary capabilities to China's indigenous ARJ21 and C919 aircraft.

31 August Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, André Walter, Head of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Production in Germany, Anna Christmann, Federal Government Coordinator of German Aerospace Policy and Gary O'Donnell, Head of A321XLR Development, open the new A321XLR Equipment Installation Hangar in Hamburg, designed and constructed in line with latest production and sustainability standards.

Airbus opens A321XLR equipment installation hangar in Hamburg

All the components of the rear fuselages of the A321XLR aircraft, which is also built in Hamburg, will be installed and mounted in the new hangar.

31 August

ReleaseSaab acquires BlueBear

31 August The Noemi will be powered by two electric motors with up to 1MW combined output and lithium batteries. It will have an unpressurised cabin, large windows and large access door.

Elfly commits to building full-scale seaplane prototype

With its design inspired by a boat, whose hull will enable the aircraft to take off using little power, the Noemi prototype (non-passenger version) is being readied for first flight in 2025.

31 August Mojave is where Captain Charles “Chuck” Yeager first broke the sound barrier in the Bell X-1 and the Mach 3+, strategic reconnaissance SR-71 “Blackbird” first flew in 1964.

Boom's supersonic demonstrator edges towards first flight

The XB-1 rolled out of Boom's hangar in Centennial, Colorado in 2020, since when rigorous testing of all internal subsystems has been completed. Upgraded landing gear and engine intakes have been installed.

31 August Doubling the speed and range of conventional helicopters, the Bell V-280 Valor will provide unmatched operational agility to self-deploy and perform a multitude of vertical lift missions currently unachievable.

Moog gains design contract for Bell's V-280 Valor

Works will include ruddervator, flaperon and swashplate actuators, active force feel inceptor system, pylon conversion actuators, flight control computers, power converter units and some hydraulics.

31 August

ReleaseLumibird completes acquisition of Prima Industrie's high power laser and semiconductor businesses in Italy and the United States

31 August Toray Composite Materials America at the Boeing Supplier of the Year Awards event in Championsgate, Florida.

Boeing celebrates Toray composites performance with award

Toray first supplied Boeing with TORAYCA T300 for the 737. Since then, it has provided intermediate modulus carbon fibre and toughened, primary structure carbon fibre composite prepreg on various programs.

31 August

ReleaseULM 2023: MICROOLED partners with UL Control, a company specialised in innovation flight instruments for ultra-light aircraft, to bring ActiveLook heads-up-display technology to the world of ultra-light aviation.

31 August

ReleaseLockheed Martin announces European F-16 Training Center in Romania

31 August

ReleaseSopra Steria and Pelico enter into a partnership to optimise supply chain management for manufacturing companies

31 August

ReleaseBarnes completes the acquisition of MB Aerospace

31 August

ReleaseWalter expands PCD offer

30 August

ReleaseCycloTech starts outdoor flying

30 August

ReleaseAirbus opens new A321XLR equipment installation hangar

30 August

ReleaseEmbraer and CAE strengthen ties to expand global E-Jet E2 training network

30 August

ReleaseCFD Research expands Hollywood facility

30 August

ReleaseCaster Concepts introduces TWERGO® Xtreme Casters for aerospace and AGV applications

30 August

ReleaseHelsing commissioned for AI backbone in FCAS

29 August

ReleasePCB's newest miniature cryogenic ICP® accelerometer can withstand temperatures down to -420°F (-251°C)

29 August

ReleasePEI-Genesis' Philadelphia, PA D-Sub connector production facility achieves AS9100D & ISO9001:2015 certification

29 August

ReleaseuAvionix and Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma complete first US flights exercising FAA and FCC approvals for aviation protected C-Band and Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations

28 August

ReleaseEmbraer and the Brazilian Army successfully complete first test of M200 Vigilante radar

28 August

ReleaseQuickstep signs drone product development agreement

28 August

ReleaseAeros unveils the future of project cargo transport at Breakbulk Americas 2023

28 August

ReleaseLaunch of renovation work at the new Safran compressor blade plant in Marchin

25 August

ReleaseAIDC made the 1000th delivery of rear fuselage section of Bombardier Challenger

24 August The definitive TC Flight Test.

EHang declares UAV flight testing complete

CAAC accepted the EH216-S TC application in January 2021, since when EHang has met requirements involving the battery, environment, material, strength, electronics, software, data link and ground control station.