Aerospace

An IMAX camera recorded astronauts repairing the attitude control system of NASA’s Solar Maximum satellite, which space shuttle Challenger captured for the repair.

What Bertrand Piccard’s new hydrogen-focused Climate Impulse circumnavigating enterprise could mean for Airbus’ ZEROe project.

NEXTGEN AEROSUPPORT, AZ was licensed by Honeywell Aerospace to manufacture, distribute, and service APU stands, including GTCP131s/331s.

THOMPSON AERO SEATING launched Project Echo for exploring color, materials and finishes (CMF), inspired by Northern Ireland, in seat design.

AERCAP ordered 150 new LEAP spare engines from Safran in deal valued at $3b; engines will be managed by SES.

FACC earned €9.9m in 1Q24 on 24.4% higher y-o-y revenues; it is projecting revenue growth of 10-15% for CY24.

ARCHER AVIATION completed build-out of its high-volume, automotive-style battery pack manufacturing line in San Jose, CA to produce 15,000 packs per year.

The Austrian aerospace company recorded significant revenue growth in the first quarter of 2024 but is staying flexible as aircraft deliveries remain uncertain.

The China Aviation Planning and Design Institute says it has won the bid to construct the second phase of the Comac C919 assembly plant in Shanghai.

Emirates and MSC Cruises have renewed their partnership for another two seasons.

EHang, an urban air mobility company, has completed the first passenger-carrying demonstration flight in the UAE and the Middle East.

Etihad Airways picked up a double award scoop for its Cabin Crew, on the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

Etihad Airways and JetBlue have entered a loyalty partnership.

The Press Council of South Africa ruled that ‘Die Vrye Weekblad’, a South African online publication, breached various clauses of the Press Code that governs South African media in its reporting on the African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia, in June 2023.

Aviation experts convened at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) yesterday to discuss how the Middle East market is changing, outlining predictions for the future of air travel.

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) have signed a future-forward MoU with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports).

Suborbital space tourism company Virgin Galactic is eyeing a 2028 entry-into-service for its next new mothership.

Former Boeing CEO and Chairman Frank Shrontz, who led the company through key developments ranging from the 747-400 and 777 to the space station, died aged 92.

Developers of turbo- and diesel-electric generators offer flexibility.

U.S. startups Archer and Joby commit to beginning urban air mobility services as early as 2025.

Certification plans firm up as turbo-compressor and humidifier changes pave the way for the next flight-test phase.

PRECISION AEROSPACE, Dallas acquired OWENS MACHINE AND TOOL, TX (multifaceted parts, tooling and prototypes).

Jim Bohlman to Chief Operating Officer of Avix Aero, Dallas; Sai Kalegowda was named Chief Information Officer.

Despite a slowdown in its commercial aftermarket sales, TransDigm managed to exceed Wall Street’s expectations for its fiscal 2024 second-quarter earnings.

Bell has unveiled a fly-by-wire control system-equipped 429 twin-engine light helicopter as the company’s new flying testbed.