Aerospace

Airbus Cryoprop superconducting propulsion; North American hydrogen hub airports; Aurora’s high-speed VTOL; CAE’s electric Archer trainer.

EcoJet demonstrator evolves into advanced airborne lab role as Bombardier’s blended wing body business jet research effort continues second flight-test phase.

Brinc has unveiled a quadcopter with automated flight controls designed to respond to 911 calls in less than 70 sec.

The issue was found as part of a wider assessment of the Starliner propulsion system.

The recently unveiled redesign of Heart Aerospace's ES-30 regional airliner has received criticism from some corners.

Rolls-Royce and Vertical Aerospace have agreed to exit their contract for the supply of electric propulsion units.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed into law a bipartisan transportation bill.

This week’s movements reflect management developments at JetBlue Airways, CAE, and Uzbekistan's Samarkand International Airport.

Espace Aero will be the fourth innovation zone in Quebec.

The new capital raise consists of several components.

IATA announced that the Wings of Change Focus Africa Conference (WOCFA) will return for its second edition.

Airbus UpNext has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of a future hydrogen-powered aircraft.

This week’s Flight Friday looks at the recovery in the single engine turboprop market within business aviation.

In 2021 airlines pledged to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Aviation Week experts debate their progress so far and what approach should be taken going forward.

Microreactors could represent a small step for nuclear reactor power but a giant leap in the search for scalable energy sources for space exploration.

Hypersonic startup accelerates development plan with jump to revised Quarterhorse demonstrator strategy.

How the U.S. Air Force and universities are training our nation’s newest aerospace cyberdefenders.

AIRBUS plans to establish a Tech Hub in Japan to advance research, technology and innovation in aerospace, including development of new materials, decarbonization technologies, robotics and automation, in preparation for next-gen aircraft.

AIRBUS has launched Cryoprop technological demonstrator to accelerate maturation of superconducting technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft.

ROLLS-ROYCE says long-term service agreement large engine flying hours (EFH) have returned to 100% of 2019 levels. Its expectations of large EFH at 100%-110% of 2019 levels/1,300-1,400 shop visits/500-550 deliveries are unchanged.

HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS had INR76b net income on record INR322.8b revenues for year ended March 31 vs INR58.1b on INR286b a year ago. It says it signed contract with Airbus to establish A320 MRO facility in New Delhi.

CAE expects demand for civil aviation training solutions to remain compelling and management expects low double-digit percentage of operating income growth in FY25 with an annual adjusted segment operating income margin (aSOI) of 23%.

TRIUMPH GROUP had $512.4m net income on $1.19b net sales for year ended March 31 vs $89.6m on $1.13b a year ago and ended year with $1.9b backlog, up 22% from prior fiscal year end. Commercial aftermarket sales rose 30%.

AÉRO MONTRÉAL signed partnership agreement with Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) for the use of the MACH initiative audit process as part of the established DAIR Supplier Development Initiative (SDI) in Ontario.

The reduced forecast also means a 6% cut, or a $70 million hit, to Triumph’s previous sales guidance for fiscal 2025.