Aerospace

PRATT & WHITNEY secured FAA approval to update its PW1100G-JM engine type certificate to include the A321XLR for entry into service in 2025; to date, 13 customers have selected GTF engines to power 217 A321XLR aircraft.

ELFLY GROUP, Norway signed MOU to order three all-electric, 2-seat BRM Aero B23 Energic aircraft (with H55 battery pack) for 2026 in deal that includes two options. It will act as distributor of aircraft in Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

DAHER opened 1,000 sq meter learning center in Colomiers (near Toulouse) for training systems mechanics, assembly fitters, and cabin integrators.

STONEPEAK, NY agreed to acquire FORGITAL GROUP, Italy (forged and machine-finished components) from Carlyle.

The AAM Reality Index evaluates companies’ likelihood of success in bringing an advanced air mobility aircraft to market.

Honeywell International will provide more information about possibly spinning off its aerospace and defense division.

Saudi's sovereign wealth fund PIF has secured a 15% stake in London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Boeing and JA Africa have recognised an all-girls team from Ghana with an Sustainable Innovation Award.

Flydubai has received awards in two categories at the annual Aviation Innovation Awards.

Against the backdrop of efforts to reduce aviation CO2 emissions, the impact of contrails and other non-CO2 effects is increasingly in focus.

Can Moscow revive its military aircraft export business? It is ready to try.

Oklahoma and Taiwan have deepened their budding aerospace and defense partnership with two new agreements.

Stratolaunch is recycling for another attempt at the first reusable test flight of the Talon A hypersonic testbed after aborting a mission on Dec. 13.

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 technology demonstrator probed deeper into the transonic speed regime during its ninth test flight from Mojave Air & Space Port.

Airbus Ventures invests in Singapore-based Eureka Robotics.

BOEING plans to invest $1b to upgrade/expand at North Charleston to support planned increased 787 production (from four to 10 aircraft per month by 2026) and potential future rate increases; investment is expected to create 500 jobs.

The 2024 MEBAA show was a key event for the Middle East's business aviation industry, debuting the Airbus ACJ220 and showcasing rising demand for business jets and services. It highlighted industry developments, including new ventures and support from the UAE's GCAA, along with the growth of various companies in the region.

Etihad Airways has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2024’ and ‘Design Airline of the Year Middle East’ for the second year in a row, in the annual DesignAir Awards.

While air taxi frontrunners Joby and Archer plan to operate their own airlines in the U.S., a small handful of operators are eager to get in on the action as soon as possible.

Pathway Energy has emerged from stealth with plans to build the first in a series of commercial-scale SAF production facilities on the Gulf Coast.

Daher’s strategic plan calls for the potential launch by 2027 of a hybrid-electric turboprop in the small business or utility aircraft category.

The necessary tests, simulations and studies are defining pathways to new engine options for future single-aisle designs.

Listen in as editors discuss whether Airbus will meet its delivery target and the long climb ahead for Boeing.

ARCHER AVIATION formed partnership with ANDURIL INDUSTRIES to develop hybrid-propulsion VTOL aircraft for US DOD. It also raised $430m in additional equity from Stellantis, United Airlines, Wellington Management and 2PointZero.

GA-ATS, Germany delivered first Do228 NG in North America to GA-ASI for airborne sensor R&D projects/testing.