Aerospace

Less than a decade ago, Eurofighter partner companies were concerned about the platform’s future. Now production lines are running hot.

Aviation is a target as startup Aionics applies AI tools to the design of new electrolytes for batteries.

DELTA announced partnership with AIRBUS UPNEXT to explore wing performance, fuel efficiency, superconductivity, advanced aircraft assistance, and other technologies; test fello'fly flying technique in which a first aircraft creates uplift that drives fuel efficiency for following aircraft; and produce SAF (Airbus committed to joining the Minnesota SAF Hub).

VERTICAL AEROSPACE completed its first piloted thrustborne low-speed flight (roll, yaw and spot turn) maneuvers.

HONEYWELL and NXP SEMICONDUCTORS expanded partnership to develop AI-driven aerospace technology to accelerate product development (nex-generation displays/avionics systems) and chart the path for autonomous flight.

THALES AVIONICS was selected by Delta to supply FlytEDGE cloud-native IFE system for Delta Sync seatback pax experience.

BAE SYSTEMS was selected by Airbus to develop/test/deliver energy storage packs for electric aircraft in megawatt power class; deal includes energy storage systems for lab testing and system integration for microhybridization.

A subsidiary of Chinese automaker XPeng, Aero HT’s Land Aircraft Carrier features a six-propeller electric multicopter.

The companies will also work together to develop large-area displays for next-generation cockpits with thinner, higher resolution screens.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has signed an Mou with Keeta Drones to focus on the collaboration in drone-based delivery.

The Supreme Organising Committee for the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 have held a meeting to review preparations for the 17th edition.

Human brainpower is becoming the era’s chief bottleneck.

Large geometry model trained on numerical simulation data cuts the time required for aerostructures design.

As Beijing further weaponizes its control of essential aerospace commodities, the U.S. and its allies must explore slow and costly supplier diversification.

Air taxi startups in Europe are in big trouble, calling into question the region’s future position in the growing advanced air mobility industry.

VERYON, CA acquired Canada's RCMBT (parts reliability analytics for OEMs, regional airlines, and cargo operators).

Gareth Parkin to Global Chief Financial Officer, based in Creedmoor, NC, of Ontic.

Frank Riom to Executive Vice President of Safran Cabin Services.

XTI AEROSPACE is implementing a 1-for-250 consolidation of its common stock to strengthen its balance sheet and meet NASDAQ requirements.

EMBRAER delivered 31 commercial jets (11 E-Jets/20 E2-Jets) in 4Q24 vs 25 (sevenE-Jets/18 E2-Jets) in 4Q23; and 73 (34 E-Jets/39 E2-Jets) in 2024 vs 64 (25 E-Jets/39 E2-Jets) in 2023, meeting the original guidance of 72-80.

AAR posted $30.6m net loss for second quarter ended Nov 30 (vs $23.8m a year ago) on 26% higher sales; results included after-tax charges of $57.1m associated with the recently announced FCPA settlement and related costs.

FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS was licensed by L3Harris to use its Handheld Multipurpose Tool (HHMPI) to extract data from the SRVIVR25 Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorders (CVR, FDR, and CVFDR).

STARLINK was selected by airBaltic for its A220-300 fleet for installation starting 1Q25 (first aircraft undergoing testing).

Stephen Orr to Senior Vice President-Africa, based in Casablanca, of ABL Aviation.

Jennifer Kempsey to a Regional Sales Manager-Northeast and Midwest US of C&L Aerospace, ME.