Aerospace

With funding from an NTT Docomo-led consortium, Aalto is moving more quickly into production of the solar-powered stratospheric aircraft.

Following multiple failed attempts, the agency says airborne laser technology has evolved enough to deserve another shot.

Los Angeles-based satellite manufacturer Apex has raised $95 million in a Series B fundraising round led by XYZ Venture Capital.

Rocket Lab has signed a preliminary memorandum of terms with the Department of Commerce for up to $23.9 million in funding from the CHIPS and Science Act.

Private space station developer Vast Space has signed a cargo services agreement with The Exploration Co. of Munich.

ARCHER AVIATION completed first transition flight of Midnight eVTOL; transition flight occurs when aircraft takes off vertically, accelerates forward, transitions from thrust- to wing-borne flight, returning to thrust-borne to land vertically.

FLYHT has Transport Canada STC to install flange version of AFIRS Edge 5G (its wireless data communication device) on the 737NG; AIR NORTH was certification partner.

BOEING delivered 24 aircraft (19 737 MAXs; two 767-2Cs; 767-300F; two 787s) in May vs 50 (35 737 MAXs; P-8; three 767-300Fs; three 777Fs; eight 787s) in May '23. It has delivered 131 aircraft to date in 2024 vs 256 delivered by AIRBUS.

When it comes to speed and payload, there is a large gap in the transport network between the capacities of fixed-wing aircraft and ships, trucks and trains.

The Aviation Industry Corp. of China has conducted the first test flight of the HH-100 cargo uncrewed aircraft system.

The global market for sustainable aviation fuel is at a turning point as most of the fuel consumed in 2025 will be under a mandate, SkyNRG says.

Airbus has unveiled concepts for an uncrewed wingman that could support German Air Force Eurofighters in the 2030s.

The two companies are studying Pearl-family business jet engines as an option to power military uncrewed aerial systems.

Although shareholders have put more money into advanced air mobility, getting government loans could still be crucial, and avoiding program delays will be key.

ROSTEC announced Sukhoi SJ-100 prototype with SaM146 engines began certification flight test program.

BOEING plans in 2H24 to open Engineering Center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, FL to perform engineering work for its Defense, Space and Security aircraft programs and advanced technology capabilities.

GE AEROSPACE inaugurated a new İstanbul location for its Türkiye Technology Center (TTC) to focus on engineering, R&D, software, and additive manufacturing capabilities; new campus will house nearly 400 engineers and technicians.

Fouad Yazbeck to Consultant for Middle East and North Africa, based in Dubai, of ASTM International.

SURF AIR MOBILITY has MOU from Brazil's Asta to upgrade four Cessna Grand Caravans with electric powertrains.

LILIUM is establishing its APAC regional headquarters in Shenzhen-based Bao'an District to support sales/services for the Lilium Jet.

Users of iPhone 14 and newer models will be able to send and receive text messages via a satellite connection, Apple announced at its developer conference.

Zero has previously signed agreements with Boeing and Rolls-Royce.

A Canadian judge has found UIA liable for the deaths of 176 passengers and crew on board a flight shot down by Iranian surface-to-air missiles.

Lilium CEO Klaus Roewe expects $100 million in loan guarantees from the German and Bavarian governments, while talks with France toward $200 million continue.

Stoke Space has completed a critical first hot-fire test of its full flow staged combustion (FFSC) engine at its test site in Moses Lake, Washington.