Aerospace

HERBER AIRCRAFT SERVICE, CA was named by Eaton Aerospace as global distributor of its aerospace conveyance and engine solution product lines.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA was selected by Maeve to collaborate of development of hybrid-electric propulsion technologies for M80 regional aircraft, which is being designed with 1,200 nm-range for entry into service in 2032.

VOLTAERO secured MOU from Sigma Air Mobility to demonstrate its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft for potential orders.

ITP AERO UK was selected by Pratt & Whitney to supply GTF combustors out of Hucknall (East Midlands) from late '24.

AVIATION WEEK NETWORK forecasts delivery of 2,000 commercial eVTOLs by '30, 12,000 by '40 and 33,000 by '50.

STS COMPONENT SOLUTIONS was named exclusive distributor of MarathonNorco'a mechanical products, including ball reversers, hold open rods, remote release systems and latches, in Americas, EMEA, Japan and Australia/New Zealand.

EMBRAER unveiled new developments for its Energia sustainable aircraft concepts that include going to 50-seater vs 30 and testing hydrogen gas turbine/dual fuel (GT/DF) approach in addition to hybrid electric and fuel cell technologies.

SAFRAN is building €6m manufacturing facility in Chihuahua, Mexico for evac systems and seat components from '25.

KLM and ZEROAVIA are collaborating for demo flight in 2026 of turboprop (TBA) with ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engine.

GE AEROSPACE has EVA Air order to supply GEnx-1Bs for four 787-10s on order.

THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE INDIA has Dynamatic Techologies contract to manage its supply chain for raw materials (covering aluminum, steel and titanium products), warehousing and processing services for A220 program.

BOEING was selected by Ryanair to provide Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 EFB solution to provide tailored route info.

AVOLON teamed with Airbus to support development of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft through Airbus’ ZEROe Project; they will investigate how aircraft could be financed/commercialized and supported by leasing business model.

EMBRAER forecasts global demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets (8,470) and turboprops (2,030) worth US$640b over next 20 years; replacement of aging aircraft will account for 54% of all new deliveries while 46% will be used for growth.

EMBRAER announced product enhancements for E175 (larger bins/mood lighting/IFEC/Recaro seats/next-gen avionics) and E2-Jets (2.5% lower fuel burn/more range/better GTF time on wing/more capacity/Recaro seats).

EMBRAER received certification from Brazil's ANAC for E190F conversion; prototype (360; ex-Avianca) was redelivered to REGIONAL ONE. E-Freighter is due to receive both EASA and FAA certification later this year and the CLS shortly after.

AIRBUS CANADA is to receive US$1.2b investment from shareholders Airbus (US$900m) and Govt of Quebec (US$300m) to support growth in A220 program as its strives to reach 14 aircraft per month by 2026; Govt's equity redemption date was also extended to 2035. PWC estimates program will have economic impact in Canada of >$40b over next 20 years.