Terrafugia, owned by Chinese automaker Geely, has launched first product Commaris, and Seeker UAS for commercial inspection operations.

A research project to improve the sustainability of airports by eliminating emissions and waste, led by Royal Schiphol Group, has been awarded €25 million ($29.5 million) in funding by the European Commission.

Boeing booked 17 widebody orders from unidentified customers among its 53 gross additions in August, including seven for 787-9s, providing a boost during a largely anemic time for long-haul passenger demand.

The U.S. Export-Import Bank has renewed a guarantee supporting aircraft-engine sales while Reta Jo Lewis has been nominated to lead the export credit agency.

Inmarsat, Boeing and Cobham trial end-to-end cockpit-to-ground internet protocol satellite communications for more efficient operation.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has identified 313 aerospace businesses to be awarded $482.3 million in funding, with Spirit Aerosystems garnering the lion’s share at more than $70 million. 

Energy giant Chevron and renewable fuel producer Gevo have signed an LOI to build one or more facilities to process inedible corn into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). 

Regional air mobility startup Lilium will become a publicly traded company Sept. 15, with less cash in hand than was hoped for.