Aerospace

THALES was selected by Emirates to supply AVANT Up IFE system for up to 205 777Xs for delivery starting in 2025.

SOLASEED AIR, Japan sold 737-800 (38035) to Fuyo General Lease and leased it back; ALM will manage aircraft.

TAT TECHNOLOGIES, Israel had $2.5m net income on $29.9m revenues in 3Q23 vs $0.4m loss on $21m in 3Q22.

BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced earlier this year) demand in Middle East for 3,025 aircraft (1,350 widebodies) over next 20 years, increasing fleet 2.4 times to 3,360; it also sees aftermarket services market of $335b.

VSE AVIATION plans in 1Q24 to open 45,000 sq ft distribution facility in Hamburg. It was also awarded six new distribution agreements worth $750m with several manufacturers; deals are expected to begin in 1Q24, with terms of 1-15 years.

ROLLS-ROYCE successfully ran its UltraFan technology demonstrator at max power; initial stage of test used 100% SAF.

The government has released a request for proposals for an operator for the city-owned heliport.

Hon Hai Precision Manufacturing Co. is pivoting to the space economy in a bid to diversify its revenue sources.

Chipmaker Qualcomm is killing its once-touted partnership with Iridium Communications.

Firefly Aerospace’s valuation has reached $1.5 billion following the conclusion of another tranche of financing in its Series C round.

CFM International partners GE Aerospace and Safran have completed the conceptual design review for the next-generation RISE open fan propulsion system.

Full-scale mock-ups of two large, uncrewed rotorcraft made by China's Flightwin Innovation Technology are making their international debuts at Dubai Airshow.

Automating autorotation; hydrogen-electric eVTOL; Rotor’s autonomous Robinson; and Airbus eyes high-temperature fuel cells.

The Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO talks with Aviation Week about key issues facing the company.

Rolls-Royce has recorded the highest power yet achieved by a gear-driven turbofan after running the UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum thrust.

Boeing has revealed initial details of how the long-delayed certification effort for its 777-9 will be structured, with WH003 set to play a leading role.

Saab is exploring whether that technology combined with its Integrated Air Traffic Suite products could also support major international gateways.

Guy Norris speaks to Captain Heather Ross, lead pilot for the 777-9, inside the aircraft's flight deck.

Eanan has announced plans to develop uncrewed aircraft in the UAE, including heavy cargo and passenger eVTOL aircraft.

UAE defense conglomerate Edge Group has taken a 50% stake in Polish light jet developer Flaris.

HANWAH AEROSPACE is establishing headquarters for its International Engine Business in Cheshire, CT. It has sites in South Korea, Vietnam and US.

QUESTEK INNOVATIONS, IL received three US patents for AM alloys: Auto-tempering steel; AI-Mg-Si (aluminum) alloy and Castable titanium alloy.

Marie-Louise Philippe to VP-Sales & Marketing, Head of Region for Europe and Central Aviation for Embraer Commercial Aviation.

HÉROUX-DEVTEK had C$4.6m net income on C$141.5m sales in second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$4.8m on C$132.7m; civil sales were up 29.8% to C$53.6m, driven by increased deliveries for the Boeing 777 and Embraer Praetor programs.

BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced earlier this year) demand in Southeast Asia for 4,225 aircraft (83% growth/17% replacement), including 770 widebodies, through 2042; it also sees aftermarket services market of $310b.