Aerospace

The “airworthiness configuration” demonstrator made its first flight in December in Hanyuan in Sichuan province.

South Korean electric vehicle designer Saean Group has unveiled a five-seat electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle concept.

Through its aviation design, engineering and MRO expertise, ST Engineering's solutions meet customers’ needs and redefine the way we work.

U.S.-European startup Cosmic Aerospace has raised $4.5 million in seed financing to progress development of a 24-passenger all-electric regional aircraft.

The halls and meeting rooms on the second day of WDS were abuzz with product announcements, industrial collaborations, and order negotiations with all of these subjects covered extensively in the Day 3 edition of SHOW BUSINESS.

Saudi Arabia’s ability to assemble complex combat air platforms was demonstrated at WSD by the delivery of the last of 22 locally assembled BAE Systems Hawk Mk.165S.

Saudi Arabia’s economic power and geopolitical influence makes it a “core country” for Airbus Defence and Space, in the view of its chief executive, Michael Schoellhorn.

The Pakistan air force is showing off a brand-new Chengdu JF-17C at WDS, just three months after it made its public debut at the Dubai airshow.

Rolls-Royce is at the show with its demo Orpheus engine which it said highlights the company’s ability to work at speed for the small engine family.

Boeing was selected by the US Air Force in 2018 to manufacture 351 T-7 advanced jet trainer.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA), the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) and global industrial giant Leonardo have signed an MoU.

The world's largest defence contractor Lockheed Martin was at the World Defense Show in Riyadh.

Virgin Galactic is investigating the loss of a part of the mechanism connecting VSS Unity with the carrier aircraft VMS Eve during a commercial spaceflight.

China cannot match America’s rate of space innovation.

A Transport & Environment study highlights uncertainties surrounding ambitious e-fuel plans in Europe.

RECARO was selected by Southwest to supply BL3710 economy class seats for new 737-8s from 2025; seat includes multi-adjustable headrest, ergonomically enhanced seat bottom, backrest with lumbar support and new armrest.

TRIUMPH opened Thermal Solutions Development Center in West Hartford, CT.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES is adding ASTRONICS onboard power ports and larger BOEING overhead bins to existing 737-800s/-8s over next few years.

HONEYWELL is investing $84m to expand its manufacturing facility in Olathe, KS, which produces components for avionics, safety and flight control systems and radio frequency systems for TCAS, radar altimeters, and weather radar.

BOEING was reportedly notified by Spirit AeroSystems of problem with two rivet holes on 50 undelivered MAX fuselages (not a safety issue), which will require inspection and rework prior to delivery; some fuselage shipments are being held.

Leading SSST’s Series A capital raise was a fund established by China’s National Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrading Fund (NMTUF).

New Eviation CEO Andre Stein is shifting his focus to electrifying small commuter airplanes for regional air mobility services.

The AAM Stock Composite dropped nearly 7% during the week ending Feb. 2, marking its fourth consecutive weekly decline since the start of 2024.

Geespace, the space arm of Chinese automobile giant Geely, launched 11 Geely-02 satellites into low Earth orbit on Feb. 3.

Saudia Technic and Embraer Services and Support signed an MoU at the show to collaborate in maintenance and training.