Aerospace

AIRBUS opened new customer support center in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Gabriel Semelas to President-Africa and Middle East, based in Dubai, of Airbus (effective 2025).

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS announced successful integration of its 5G AFIRS Edge solution with Air North, as STC partner, for its 737NGs.

Vertical Aerospace says it has enough cash to make it into the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.

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.

Andres Restrepo to Interim CEO of Avenger Flight Group, Fort Lauderdale; Pedro Sors is transitioning to Strategic Advisor.

ALDINGER COMPANY, TX acquired SERVO INNOVATIONS, MI (calibration services).

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.

Richard Maestracci to Vice President of Global Material Supply Chain-Flight Solutions Group of GA Telesis, FL.

SATAIR opened new 56,500 sq meter Logistics & Service Centre in Hamburg to (primarily) manage tools and large parts.

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.

KELLSTROM AEROSPACE has relocated its Asia-Pacific office to Singapore's Aerospace Park to provide greater opportunities to establish partnerships, drive innovation, and enhance business development initiatives in the region.

HÉROUX-DEVTEK received approvals from Canadian and UK governments for $1.35b sale to PLATINUM EQUITY ADVISORS (SPNWS; July 12); deal, still subject to certain closing conditions, is due to close by end of March 2025.

GKN AEROSPACE is expanding its engine component manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden by 5,000 sq meters for 2026 to support industry ramp-up.

Megha Bhatia to Chief Commercial Officer, based in Melbourne, FL, of Eve Air Mobility.

BOEING is being instructed to pay $150m to EMBRAER as compensation for terminating $4.2b commercial tie-up in '20.

COLLINS is teaming with Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology to collaborate on sustainable aviation research opportunities, incl advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced manufacturing and industrial design.

Embraer has revealed new details about its Energia regional aircraft concept studies.

Boeing has forecast that it expects Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double by 2043.

Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC (ATNS) and Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate in various areas of Air Traffic Management (ATM).

Airbus is strengthening its presence in Africa by opening a new customer support centre in Johannesburg.

According to Raphael Haddad, president of Jetcraft Commercial, around 35% of the transactions Jetcraft has made in the last few years have ended up in Africa.

C&L Aviation Group recently opened up a new warehouse in Johannesburg, it’s first step in Africa.

From delivery rates to junk ratings, book-to-bill ratios to engine spares, listen in to hear about the wide-ranging implications of Boeing’s machinists going on strike.