Aerospace

Double-digit growth in aerospace MRO and aerostructure systems has elevated ST Engineering’s first-half commercial aviation portfolio revenue by 20%.

Part of the problem of using a solid rocket motor to deorbit is that the type can generate slag.

With a cargo payload of 2 tons, the unnamed UAS is the largest uncrewed transport UAS developed in China.

SpaceX has announced plans for its sixth commercial private astronaut mission.

The FAA has for now called off public hearings on SpaceX’s request to increase the pace of Starship-Super Heavy launch operations.

OXCCU has opened its prototype production plant.

Alaska Airlines has become the first commercial operator to declare serious interest in the BWB under development by JetZero, signing options for an undisclosed number of aircraft from the startup.

Top executives and officials from across the airline and air transport world will assemble at the 8th Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition.

Listen in as Wastefront CEO Vianney Vales about how the company aims to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel by recycling tires.

The 1% weekly gain in the AAM Stock Composite came during a week when the S&P 500 traded flat.

DUCOMMUN had $14.6m net income on $388m revenues in 1H24 vs $7.6m on $368.5m in 1H23; Structural Systems sales rose 15%.

SURF AIR MOBILITY, Los Angeles is proceeding with previously disclosed reverse stock split of 1-for-7 shares.

PEXCO, GA acquired PRECISE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING, CA (injection, compression, transfer molded plastic).

Paulo Ruiz to President and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton, Ireland; he will be assume position of CEO in June 2025 to succeed Craig Arnold.

ARCHER reached agreement in principle with Stellantis on manufacturing relationship to include $400m investment to cover labor costs and capital expenditures at Covington, GA to help scale Midnight production to 650 aircraft per year.

THE GILL CORPORATION expanded production of Gillfab 4030 aluminum skin sandwich panels, used in interiors, to accommodate demand.

AIRBUS completed production of its 500th aircraft in Mobile, AL, an A321neo for DELTA AIR LINES; first was completed in 2016. It currently operates two final assembly lines in Mobile for A320 and A220 families; a third is to open in 2025.

The Edge Node satellites will carry a variety of RPO sensors onboard and software to be tested for future cubesat-scale satellites.

Bell Textron has signed a purchase agreement with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) for new aircraft. This acquisition is to develop and enhance RAFO’s capabilities.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the first U.S. military payloads to be hosted onboard allied commercial satellites launched on Aug. 11.

Power-dense motors; controls from high flyers; rechargeable thermal battery; in-space refueling port.

The startup also announced a new $175 million equity raise.

The U.S. Energy Department’s research arm is studying whether it can launch a program to modify a regional jet into a flying testbed for the propulsion systems.

Plumbing and wiring were removed or incorporated into the new engine’s primary structure.

NASA and Boeing are setting up for a round of key wind tunnel tests of the X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator.