Aerospace

AIRBUS reportedly plans to add a second A320neo Family assembly line at Tianjin by end of 2025; first opened in July 2023.

David Ropper to Vice President-Business Development for North America of AJW Group.

RECARO was selected by Air India to supply CL3710/3810 economy class seats and PL3530 premium economy seats for 86 777s/787s/A350s from 2024.

SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS had $633m net loss on $6b revenues in 2023 vs $546m loss on $5b in 2022; it had $59m net income in 4Q23 based on forward loss reversals of $205.6m and material right obligation liability reversal of $155m related to 787 program. It delivered 1,418 shipsets (356 737) in 2023 vs 1,297 (281) in 2022, but would not provide any guidance for 2024 until there is further clarity on 737 MAX production rates and ongoing price negotiations with Airbus.

Volocopter has been aiming to obtain European Union Aviation Safety Agency type certification of the Volocopter–the first for an eVTOL–by mid-2024.

The agreement’s objective is to develop a robust low-altitude industrial ecosystem in Guangzhou, EHang says.

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.