Embraer’s urban air mobility spinoff Eve Holding saw cash burn accelerate in the first half of 2022 as it increased research and development (R&D) spending on its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi and urban air traffic management program.

New contracts would end a long-running dry spell for orders of the six-metric-ton AW159 Wildcat naval helicopter.

Embraer plans to decide the engine supplier for its proposed turboprop by year-end, the company said.

Farnborough Airport has appointed architectural practice Gebler Tooth and civil engineer McLaughlin & Harvey to design and build its new, third hangar, with construction due to start this month. 

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

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Proposed new federal legislation would renew the legal authorities already granted to U.S. agencies to protect critical infrastructure and events against rogue drones and empower the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to “proactively” prevent drone incursions at airports.

Bombardier continues to see strong demand for business jets, although supply chain issues continue to constrain deliveries.