Aerospace

SOISA AIRCRAFT INTERIORS, Mexico quadrupled size of its Dubai facility, featuring specialized production lines with dedicated units for dress cover lamination, curtains and cutting areas and increased warehouse space.

AIRBUS rolled out first A220-300 (55253) for QANTASLINK with special livery for delivery by end 2023; it has ordered 29:

Aurora’s concept is a stealthy transport-style flying-wing design with moderate sweep and embedded engines powering four lift fans via mechanical drives.

French startup VoltAero has unveiled a universal mobile charger for its hybrid-electric Cassio 330 and other electric aircraft.

Spanish/Australian company Dovetail is developing a battery-electric propulsion retrofit for the Cessna Caravan.

Chinese startup AutoFlight has flown a prototype of a firefighting version of its CarryAll electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed cargo aircraft.

European cargo drone airline Dronamics has signed an agreement with Dubai-based package carrier Aramex to enable same-day and middle-mile deliveries in the UAE.

The global space tourism market is forecast to grow briskly from $851.7 million in 2024 to $5.19 billion by 2034, a new report says.

German startup flyVbird is aiming to launch initial services in 2025 using four Tecnam P2012s, with six launch airports identified in Germany and Southern Scandinavia.

A White House official says U.S. space regulations—developed decades ago—were crafted when commercial space capabilities were limited.

The “father of GPS” on how the system came to be and the hurdles it needs to overcome to remain at the cutting edge.

Airbus’ HAPS spin-off Aalto is planning a global network of bases for stratospheric flights.

Eric Jefferies, Sr. Manager-Process Integrity & Compliance for Bell Textron, was named President of International Aerospace Quality Group.

BOEING delivered 34 aircraft (737-800A; 18 737 MAXs; six 767s; three 777Fs; six 787s) in October vs 35 (737-800A; 22 737 MAXs; 747-8F; four 767s; 777F; six 787s) in October 2022; it has delivered 405 aircraft in 2023 vs 363 a year ago.

The companies plan to use the aircraft as a testbed for electric propulsion components including motors, inverters and batteries.

CFM INTERNATIONAL completed the conceptual design review for next-gen RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) open fan propulsion system which targets 20% improvement in fuel efficiency vs LEAP.

SAFRAN secured contracts with Emirates worth US$1.2b to provide seats for A350s, 777-9s and 777-300s; A350/777-9 galleys/inserts; RAVE AeroConnect Ka-band inflight connectivity for 50 A350s, 60 A380s and 50 777-9s; A350 wheels and carbon brakes; A380 nose landing gear overhaul; 777 safety/cabin system component repair; and retrofit support.

EVE and NATS signed MOU to collaborate in the development of future traffic management services for UAM operators.

THE GILL CORPORATION-FRANCE has contract from SONACA to develop and produce machined honeycomb parts for A321 flaps, plus contract extension to supply machined honeycomb parts for A320, A330neo and A350 slats through ‘28.

CAE had C$58.4m net income on C$1.1b revenues for second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$44.5m on C$993m a year ago. Civil Aviation earned C$88.4m on C$572.6m vs C$88.4m on C$507.2m; it delivered 11 full-flight simulators vs 10.

AUTOFLIGHT and FALCON AVIATION SERVICES teamed to develop eVTOL AAM strategy in UAE/surrounding region.

CFM INTERNATIONAL has Air Arabia order for 240 LEAP-1As in deal that includes multi-year services/spare engines.

PTC INDUSTRIES, India was selected by Safran Aircraft Engines to produce titanium-casting parts for LEAP-1A/B.

ANRA TECHNOLOGIES launched vertiport management system (VMS) for managing VTOL UAM aircraft operations.

Quantum Space plans to launch its Scout-1 demonstration spacecraft on the SpaceX Transporter mission as soon as March 2024.