FDH AERO completed successful integration of its FDH ELECTRONICS division to focus on hardware business, rolling in brands that include Arlington International Aviation Products, Aircraft Fasteners International, and Calco Aerospace.
AIRBUS forecasts demand in 2024-2043 for 42,430 new pax/freighter aircraft (33,510 single-aisle/7,980 twin-aisle; 23,970 for growth/18,460 for replacement) vs 40,850 in GMF23, increasing global fleet from 24,260 to 48,230 aircraft, to satisfy 3.6% annual traffic growth; it sees demand for 2,470 freighters (940 new/1,530 converted) to satisfy 3.1% CAGR.
JEH AEROSPACE and BLACKSTRAW AI formed strategic partnership to leverage AI technologies to enhance manufacturing processes, improve supply chain transparency, and drive innovation in the aerospace industry.
ADS GROUP estimates UK aerospace, defence, security and space industry reached combined turnover of £88.4b (£38.7b exports) in 2023, up 40% over past 10 years. contributing £38.2b to UK economy. It employs 427,500 workers.
MTU AERO ENGINES opened 14,000 sq meter turbine disk manufacturing facility in Munich for mainly GTF low-pressure turbine (LPT) disks; it currently produces 6,000 units per year, but in next 10 years it hopes to reach 12,000-unit mark.
Archer Aviation and Southwest Airlines have partnered to evaluate the integration of Midnight air taxis into the carrier’s operations across California.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket broke apart in the final stage of flight, leaving some Starlink satellites in lower-than-intended orbits and sidelining the vehicle.
Will engine-makers be enticed to try to meet requirements for the two new notional civil and military aircraft that need an engine that does not yet exist?
