Aerospace

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

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.

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.

Intel's funding comes from the Biden administration’s $52.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act, which aims to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing.

Performance goals for the next generation of aircraft will benefit from progress in measurement techniques and a drive to increase investments in test centers.

The phrase “Valley of Death” describes the stage in which startups have begun operations but don’t yet have customers, and therefore revenues.

BOEING has internally announced cost-cutting measures, including travel restrictions, supplier expenditures and possible furloughs, in response to work stoppage by machinists.

FACC announced COMPASS research project with 13 European partners for remanufacturing thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components.

FIRST AVIATION SERVICES has acquired SAINT TECHNOLOGIES, IL (manufacturer of REALLOCK lock washers).

Joby was the biggest gainer last week with a nearly 16% increase to $5.53.

The RCS seaplane operations had a shaky start.

The clear gulf dividing Europe and North America over the level and intensity of hydrogen propulsion research appears to be of growing concern to Airbus.

MD is the latest company to throw its hat into the emerging regional air mobility sector, with plans for an electric 10-seater called the MDA1.

Boom Supersonic is beginning to step up the pace of its XB-1 demonstrator flight test program following a third sortie from Mojave Air & Space Port, California.

With more than 1300 delegates expected to attend this year’s Aviation Africa 2024, the summit officially opened today, September 16.

Africa presents a “dynamic landscape” for the aviation sector, according to Joep Ellers, Airbus' airline marketing director for the region.

Hon Barbara Creecy, minister of transport, Republic of South Africa has emphasised the need for a common aviation strategy in Africa.

Alcinda Pereira, the first woman to lead AfBAA, told the Aviation Africa summit of the importance of business aviation saying ‘a business jet is not a luxury, it is a tool to get you from A to B.’

Ansett Aviation Training (AAT) announced during Aviation Africa 2024 that its training centres in Dubai and Milan can support African operators with Airbus A320, ATR600 or Boeing B737NG training infrastructure.

CPaT Global, a provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, has been awarded a new contract with newly established Libyan Airline, Berniq Airways.

Chinese state media has hinted that trials have begun of a new carrier-borne fighter, with speculation that Beijing could be referring to the Shenyang J-35.

Inside a drive/fly eVTOL; NASA joins GoAero Prize; engine lubrication in a pod; and lithium-ion device fires on the rise.

The Hon Barbara Creecy, Minister of Transport, Republic of South Africa will officially open and deliver the keynote address Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition 2024 which opens today.

ELYSIAN AIRCRAFT, The Netherlands joined the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). It is now developing the 90-pax E9X electric aircraft.

IAM DISTRICT 51/W24 membership (33,000 machinists) voted overwhelmingly by 94.6% to reject contract offer from BOEING and went on strike on September 13, suspending aircraft production.