BOOM completed third flight of its XB-1 test aircraft (to test key systems, including performance of the ECS before going to higher altitudes and stability augmentation system) at Mojave; supersonic flight is scheduled by end of 2024.
AMTRA AERO COMPONENT SOLUTIONS (AACS) was formed to manage AMTRA Aero's part-out portfolio and warehouse component sales out of 12,000 sq ft facility (4,000 sq ft of air-conditioned storage) in Tulsa starting in November 2024.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) sees itself focusing on special-mission conversions for its CN-235 turboprop transport aircraft, as it looks to keep it relevant in the international market.
Airbus Helicopters UK has formally opened its new headquarters at London Oxford Airport, making what Chairman John Harrison calls a £55 million ($73 million) "investment not only in our infrastructure, but also in a better future."
Textron Aviation presented its best and final offer of a new four-year labor contract to the machinists union Sept. 18, one which includes a 26% wage increase over the life of the contract. Union leaders recommend acceptance.
COLLINS AEROSPACE has FAA TSO for new multi-core processor (Collins Multifunction Display, powered by Mosarc) to increase speed/capacity/flexibility of flight deck, providing 75% more capability vs traditional single-core processors.
As negotiators enter the final stages of labor contract negotiations, Textron Aviation workers are prepared to strike as union leaders say the sides remain far apart on key issues.
As the Swedish hybrid-electric startup takes a step toward flying a prototype of its regional aircraft, the road to certification remains long and risky.
BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced earlier this year) demand in Africa for 1,170 aircraft (830 narrowbodies) through 2043, doubling fleet to accommodate 6.4% annual traffic growth; AIRBUS forecasts (as part of GMF announced earlier this year) demand in Africa for 1,460 aircraft (1,210 narrowbodies) through 2043, tripling fleet to 1,860 aircraft.
AURA AERO received €12m funding under France's EIC Accelerator program for further development of 19-seat ERA hybrid-electric aircraft. It was also cleared to build manufacturing facility at Toulouse-Francazal for operation by 2026.
