In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Dec. 14 2022

December 15, 2022

Joby Completes Second Of Four FAA System Reviews

Credit: Joby Aviation. Joby Aviation said it has completed the second of four FAA system reviews for its S4 air taxi, marking another milestone toward its plan to launch commercial passenger service in 2025. 

H3 Dynamics To Develop Fuel-Cell Powered VTOL Drones With Carbonix

Credit: H3 Dynamics. H3 Dynamics has partnered with Carbonix to develop hydrogen fuel cell-powered small vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAVs.

Embry-Riddle Touts 3D-Printing Advances For Aerospace, Military

Credit: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Three Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers have received a $500,000 National Science Foundation grant to study embedding wireless sensors during the manufacturing process to provide real-time assessment of products during their fabrication.

CFM Selects FADEC Alliance For Open Fan Engine Control

Credit: CFM International. General Electric and Safran have turned to their own FADEC Alliance with BAE Systems to develop the electronic control system for CFM International’s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) demonstrator engine program.

German Parliament Approves F-35 Buy

Credit: USAF. Germany has formally joined the growing list of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter customers after the country’s Parliament agreed to the procurement of the combat aircraft to partially replace the Panavia Tornado. 

U.K.’s E-7A Delay May Help U.S. Program As USAF Tries To Accelerate

Credit: U.S. Air Force. The U.S. Air Force and Capitol Hill want to bring on the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as fast as possible, as the UK’s program faces a near-term delay because of supply chain issues.

Airbus Eyes Spanish Maritime Patrol C295 Contract Signature In Q1 2023

Credit: Airbus Defense and Space. Airbus Eyes Spanish Maritime Patrol C295 Contract Signature In Q1 2023. 

Joby completes second of Four FAA system reviews and H3 Dynamics to develop fuel-cell powered VTOL drones with Carbonix. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.

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