Aerospace

VoltAero has selected Avidyne’s Quantum open flight deck avionics system for its hybrid-electric Cassio.

Backed by European and UK research programs, Rolls is evaluating “vast unknowns’’ posed by the future move to hydrogen-fueled propulsion.

The crisis has passed, but effects of the labor stoppage in Wichita are still emerging. Empowered unions, higher prices and less outsourcing are likely results.

Integration issues were too difficult to overcome for promising experimental aircraft.

ROLLS-ROYCE has Air Niugini order to supply Trent 1000s for two 787-8s in deal that includes TotalCare Services.

JOBY AVIATION submitted all certification plans to FAA for its eVTOL, signifying third of five stages required for cert.

AERQ (LG/Lufthansa Technik) has developed AERENA Experience Studio digital platform for seatback IFE.

JETTAINER has begun placing fully certified fire-resistant ULDs, manufactured by SATCO, into service with its customers, initially Lufthansa Cargo.

THE GILL CORPORATION has implemented paperless work orders in four departments in El Monte, CA with goal to be 100% digital at site by end '23.

LILIUM completed final Design Organization Approval (DOA) audit by EASA.

JET PARTS ENGINEERING, WA has FAA approval for 19 new PMAs/DER repairs.

AIRBUS FILTON announced £12m government-backed aerospace R&D project to develop new aircraft wing technology to reduce CO2 emissions.

MEHAIR, India ordered 10/optioned 40 PHA-ZE 100 electrically-powered amphibious aircraft from Jetka, Switzerland.

SABENA ENGINEERING (Orizio Group) has acquired 70% of THE AIRCAMO GROUP, UK.

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES is said to be exploring sale of its Avionics unit, according to unconfirmed media reports.

French company Flying Whales plans to develop and operate the LCA60T, a 200-m-long (660-ft.) rigid airship with a payload capacity of 60 metric tons.

GKN AEROSPACE and MATERIALISE, Belgium signed LOI to advance the research/design/production of polymer additively manufactured parts.

AVIONICA, FL was selected by Amelia (Regourd Aviation) to install its miniQAR-avCM seamless flight data management solution on its 13 ERJs.

VSE completed previously announced acquisition of DESSER AEROSPACE, CA.

BOMBARDIER completed acquisition of Latécoère’s Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) business (electrical harnesses) in Querétaro, Mexico.

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS finalized 4-year contract with its IAM-represented employees at Wichita, ending strike.

KKR increased its offer to acquire CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL from $51 to $56 per share (SPNWS; June 30).

UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN selected Mojave Air & Space Port as its new flight test center for planned 2-year campaign expected to culminate in 2025.

Joby Aviation and Lilium have both marked new progress toward meeting key goals on their paths to type certification and commercialization.

A facility dedicated to the development of emerging aviation technologies and new air transportation systems has opened at Oklahoma State University in Tulsa.