Aerospace

Royal NLR plans to convert its Velis Electro battery-powered research aircraft for crewed flight testing of fuel-cell propulsion using liquid hydrogen.

The Liaoning General Aviation Academy's electric RX4E has received Chinese type certification to the equivalent of the FAA’s Part 23 airworthiness regulations.

A lawsuit and battlefield images reveal radar availability problems in Russia’s helicopters—and the vulnerability of its aerospace industry to sanctions.

A decade after the A350’s debut with Qatar Airways, Airbus aims to replicate its success in the freighter market.

The aerospace supplier is a shell of its former self after being “cash cowed” by its parent company for several decades.

The U.S. Commerce Department is considering imposing a rule that could restrict or ban drones made in China due to the national security risks they pose.

Boeing continues to report steady progress on a long-term quality improvement plan seen as required for ensuring factory stability.

Sustainable aviation fuel is now a necessity for airlines in Europe, but they argue that more needs to be done to increase volumes.

Some observers think the coming years could see more industry fragmentation and the rise of up-and-coming middle-market players.

Artificial intelligence for MRO has moved beyond its predictive maintenance origins.

Toshinori (Tony) Kondo to Chief Executive Officer of Werner Aero, NJ, succeeding Mike Cazaz, who retired at end of 2024.

BAYKAR, Türkiye won bidding process to acquire PIAGGIO AEROSPACE; deal has been approved by Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.

INCORA (Wesco Aircraft/Pattonair) confirmed its Plan of Reorganization to emerge from Chapter 11 in January 2025.

Joubine Motaharian to Vice President-Consulting of AVITAS, Fairfax, VA.

VOLOCOPTER, Germany filed for insolvency proceedings to secure a long-planned capital increase from its existing shareholders; it is operating as normal. A partner at Anchor Rechtsanwältegesellschaft was appointed as administrator.

Archer finished 2024 at $9.75, up 59% from its 2023 result of $6.14, boosted by a better than 200% share price surge that began in November.

The partnership aims to revolutionize air travel in India by introducing seven-seat electric flying taxis.

Some aerospace students assert that the industry is doing too little too late about sustainability.

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MENA players will have a significant and strategic role within the aircraft leasing market in the coming years. Ali Ben Lmadani, CEO ABL Corporation talked about how funding options can help achieve rapid growth without compromising sustainability goals.

EHang, meanwhile, continues to expand on its leading position on China’s emerging low-altitude economy.

Volocopter aims to uphold normal business operations after filing for bankruptcy as it failed to secure additional capital from its existing shareholders.

A Boeing 737-800 operated by South Korean carrier Jeju Air collided with a wall after touching down without its landing gear deployed at Muan Airport on Dec. 29.

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS plans special meeting of stockholders on January 31 to vote on planned merger with BOEING.