Aerospace

COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by Thailand's Really Cool Airlines to provide inflight connectivity for its A330s in preparation for startup in 2024.

Aerospace

By Ben Goldstein
Joby Aviation says it has acquired an existing facility at Dayton International Airport in Ohio to begin initial parts manufacturing.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
There is a four-way tie for first place in the most recent edition of the AAM Reality Index.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
The plan also includes the creation of a European Defense Industry Program.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Staff
Japanese startup Hien Aero Technologies has conducted a hover test with its proof-of-concept Dr-One V2B hybrid turbine-electric uncrewed aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The UK CAA launched the challenge in November 2023 to help exploit the potential of hydrogen as a zero-emission aviation fuel.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Thales said it expects to complete the acquisition of cockpit communications specialist Cobham Aerospace Communications (AeroComms) in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Celebrating Women’s Day today, IndiGo, has unveiled murals painted across the walls of the Guru Dronacharya Metro Station in Gurugram.
Aerospace

Emirates has showcased its latest innovations to key dignitaries at ITB Berlin 2024.
Aerospace

By Thierry Dubois
Daher is gearing up to test large components made from thermoplastic composites and pitch them for future commercial aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Steve Trimble
A forthcoming launch will test Lockheed Martin Space’s concept for advancing internet-like communications in orbit for military users.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Columbia Helicopters and Erickson are producing new-build S-64s and Model 234 Commercial Chinooks for the first time in decades.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris, Tony Osborne
After 35 years, Heli-Expo is transforming into a new, broader event to be called Verticon.
Aircraft & Propulsion

PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by Icelandair to supply GTFs for 35 A321neos on order; deal includes MRO program.

Aerospace

VORTEX CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, Seattle was selected by Avelo Airlines to supply Finlets (mounted on aft fuselage) for installation on 16 737NGs by end of 2024 (seven to date) to reduce total fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Aerospace

AMPAIRE acquired MAGPIE AVIATION, CA (electric aviation technologies).

Aerospace

HARTZELL ENGINE TECH launched POWERUP Aircraft Ignition Systems with product line that includes FAA/PMA-approved aircraft magnetos, ignition harnesses, Slick, Bendix and Continental replacements parts and magneto repair kits

Aerospace

FAA

FAA has completed 6-week audit of BOEING and SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS. It found multiple instances where companies allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing QC requirements and identified non-compliance issues in Boeing’s manufacturing process control, parts handling/storage and product control. Boeing has 90 days to outline action plan.

Aerospace

SAFRAN NACELLES acquired 3D METAL FORMING (3DMF), Netherlands, specializing in High Energy Hydro Forming (HEHF) of metal parts to help develop and produce parts for nacelles and engines, including nozzles and air inlet lips.

Aerospace

BOEING announced that it is in talks to acquire SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS.

Aerospace

By Molly McMillin
The FAA has granted a light-sport aircraft airworthiness exemption to Pipistrel’s two-seat, high-wing Velis Electro.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
The acquisition is expected to close on April 1.
Commercial Space

By Graham Warwick
The funding from investors Breeze Invest and Konos Holdings boosts CycloTech toward its goal of raising €53 million this year.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startups Transcend Air and MagLev Aero are collaborating on the potential application of MagLev’s frictionless electric propulsor technology.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
The AAM Stock Composite rose by around 1% during the week ending March 1, roughly matching the performance of the S&P 500.
Advanced Air Mobility