Aerospace

French AAM startup Ascendance Flight Technologies says development work on its first full-scale Atea prototype is progressing toward a first flight in 2025.

The next step is to distinguish between GPS jamming and spoofing, which is less common but more challenging to detect.

A flex shaft for the A350’s high lift system has become the most complex 3D-printed metal part to be approved for series production by Airbus and EASA.

A successful demonstration of the first unmanned air taxi trial in Mecca is said to pave the way for future implementation of smart mobility solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

It will take some luck for Boeing to be ready to fly its first ISS crew rotation mission as early as February.

The FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency have updated their eVTOL certification guidance to narrow the gap between their approaches.

Airlines are on the verge of placing hundreds of orders for widebody jets. Listen in as editors and analysts discuss what’s behind the impending order boom.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The private-equity owners of Belcan, an engineering services provider to several marquee aerospace and defense companies, have sold the company to Cognizant.

MERLIN, MA agreed to acquire EPISCI, CA to solidify its position in the autonomous aviation industry, supporting platforms that include X-62 VISTA, Cessna Caravan, F-16, L-29 Delfin, Berkut 540, C-130J and KC-135 Stratotanker.

CONSOLIDATED PRECISION PRODUCTS (CPP) and subsidiary POLY6 TECHNOLOGIES named South Dakota-based B9Creations as their global Additive Manufacturing partner for ultra-precision turbine blade production processes.

Jim Sullivan to President of Air Mobility of Surf Air Mobility, Los Angeles.

VIRGIN GALACTIC announced 1-for-20 reverse stock split for June 14.

John Ofenloch to President of AE Shoals Manufacturing & Technology Center (AE Industrial Partners), AL.

VERTIKO MOBILITY and JAUNT AIR MOBILITY teamed to identify various technical and technological aspects required to set up infrastructure for the commercial operation of drones performing BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) flights.

Kelly Horan to President of International Aero Engines, CT.

AURA AERO is launching its first European crowdfunding campaign, via Crowdcube, in parallel with its main fundraising

François Fermaut to Sales & Business Development Manager-Aerostructures and Engines, based in Châteauroux, France, of Vallair.

Andy Smith to Chief Commercial Officer of flydocs, India.

AAR expanded its Americas-based electronics (electromechanical switches, grips, and joysticks) distribution relationship with OTTO Engineering into the APAC region.

FORTUNE AVIATION SERVICES forecasts continued demand for nose-loading 747 factory freighters into the 2030s.

Amazon plans to sell its Project Kuiper satellite internet service in seven South American countries via a distribution agreement.

The moves by the airframer and the engine manufacturer illustrate their all-out effort to make their supply chain more resilient and reliable.

Electric aircraft startups are among 12 projects that will share A$13.5 million ($8.9 million) in Australian federal funds.

Thales and Spire Global are pursuing a satellite constellation aimed at delivering air traffic management services and technology to make them more resilient.