Aerospace

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

Terran Orbital is walking back its own midterm expectations.

Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility has announced plans to launch electric air taxi services in Bangalore, India.

Lilium has gone on the offensive against damaging skepticism about the technical viability of its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing design.

The AAM Stock Composite crashed by 9% during the week ending Nov. 10, bucking a generally positive performance across U.S. equity markets.

Under HyCAT, Hermeus says it will use its high-Mach-capable Quarterhorse vehicle to demonstrate key "enabling technologies for operational hypersonic aircraft."

The former CEOs of Airbus and BBA Aviation—Tom Enders and Margaret Billson, respectively—are joining the board of directors of GE Aerospace.

Honeywell’s approach to the market is more about pushing its integrated technology into it, rather than creating new AAM-specific offerings.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark has effectively ruled out an order for A350-1000s if Rolls-Royce does not come up with major improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a significant thrust increase.

Propulsion and thermal management developer Reaction Engines and hydrogen fuel-cell system developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have built on their existing ties.

Leonardo Helicopters is sending its AW169 twin-engine helicopter on a tour of Emirati rotorcraft operators.

Aviation Week Network announced the winners of the 66th Annual Laureate Awards (#AWLAUR), honoring extraordinary achievements in the global aerospace arena.

Dubbed the AR-2000, the new RWUAS at Dubai Airshow is the latest in an evolving line of more capable, Chinese-developed unmanned rotary-wing vehicles.

Launch of the stretched A220 earlier than 2026 would free production slots for the higher-margin A321 and A321XLR variants—but a few hurdles stand in the way.

Abu Dhabi-based business aviation operator Falcon Aviation Services has partnered with Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight to advance AAM in the UAE.

Startup Samson Sky has conducted the first flight of the Switchblade, a true roadable aircraft planned to be initially offered as a kit for amateur assembly.

JOBY AVIATION completed first-ever eVTOL air taxi flight in New York City at Downtown Manhattan Heliport.

GE AEROSPACE booked order from Emirates for another 202 GE9Xs (now 460); deal includes aftermarket support.

PRATT & WHITNEY has Royal Jordanian order to supply GTFs for 20 A320neo Family aircraft and 10 E190-/E195-E2s on order for delivery starting in late 2023; deal includes long-term EngineWise aftermarket maintenance agreement.

GAMIT, UK has 10-year Condor contract to digitize technical records and provide asset management solutions via ROAM archive records solution.

ROLLS-ROYCE completed compatibility testing of 100% SAF on all of its in-production civil engine types: Trent 700; Trent 800; Trent 900; Trent 1000; Trent XWB-84; Trent XWB-97; Trent 7000; BR710; BR725; Pearl 700; Pearl 15; Pearl 10X.

EVE signed LOI with Kookiejar, Sweden to develop its Urban ATM (Air Traffic Management) system to support vertiport operations in Dubai.

HONEYWELL reports its AAM unit surpassed $10b in business; customers include Archer Aviation, Lilium, Pipistrel, Supernal and Vertical Aerospace.

AIR FRANCE-KLM made US$4.7m investment in DG FUELS to support its initial Louisiana-based SAF plant; agreement includes option to purchase up to 25m gallons/75,000 tons of SAF annually over a multi-year period beginning in 2029.

PRECISION AVIATION GROUP secured additional financing via $400m single-asset secondary market transaction by GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx360 Aerospace Fund) to support accelerated organic growth/acquisition strategy.