Aerospace

ROLLS-ROYCE has assembled/mounted to test bench/spun its first 320 kW direct-drive electric motor demonstrator for commuter aircraft at Trondheim, Norway; testing can prove basic mechanical and electrical functionality of motor.

Aerospace

JET PARTS ENGINEERING, WA has FAA approval for 13 new PMAs, including V2500 bleed/HP compressor components, air starter packings, A320/A330/A340 servo valve for brakes, 737NG armrest, and A320 AC generator hardware.

Aerospace

BOEING received clearance from CAAC to resume 737 MAX deliveries in China, according to unconfirmed media reports.

Aerospace

EVE AIR MOBILITY secured R$490m in long-term ESG financing from Bradesco Bank for eVTOL development; BNDES approved credit line.

Aerospace

PANASONIC AVIONICS was selected by Icelandair to supply Astrova in-seat IFE systems for its 13 A321LRs on order.

Aerospace

By Michael Bruno
The world has not known much peace this century, but usually that has meant only good news for the aerospace and defense industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Chachaty
Airbus is getting ready to offer outsized cargo services to external customers in 2024 with the BelugaST after obtaining an air operator certificate.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Lee Ann Shay, Steve Trimble, Garrett Reim, Graham Warwick, Michael Bruno, Molly McMillin, Guy Norris
As the year draws to a close, listen in as editors from across the Aviation Week Network reflect on 2023 and share what they think lies ahead in 2024.
Check 6

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carried three million passengers in 2023.
Aerospace

By Daniel Williams
This week's Flight Friday focuses on two operator groups that have captured recent headlines due to new narrowbody orders.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Leaders of the electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing race know the steps in developing and certifying a new aircraft cannot be skipped.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Irene Klotz
In 2024, India and Boeing aim for low Earth orbit, while NASA eyes an excursion around the Moon.
Space

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As 2024 gets underway, cargo industry executives are closely watching the macroeconomic factors that will affect demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Industry titans will continue to sell off businesses, and private equity will continue to play a central role.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau
The German airline group, launch customer for the 737-100 in 1968, is going full circle, hoping to create flexibility in its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
From new fighters to launchers, airline production ramps to air taxi certifications, 2024 will be a busy year.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Jeff Hart and Bryan McElwee to Partner, Tyler Letarte and Andrew McElhinney to Principal, and Taylor Casey to VP of AE Industrial Partners.

Aerospace

EVE AIR MOBILITY announced release, for public consultation until mid-February '24, by ANAC of its proposed airworthiness criteria for its eVTOL.

Aerospace

Juan de Bedout to Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of RTX, Arlington, VA.

Aerospace

WEINBERG CAPITAL GROUP, OH has acquired Arizona-based SALT RIVER AVIATION (APU/airframe parts).

Aerospace

Michael Rodyniuk to President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Aviation Partners.

Aerospace

FACTORYDESIGN, UK was appointed by Global Airlines as its A380 cabin design partner. JETMS will perform installs.

Aerospace

By Ben Goldstein
U.S. startup AIBOT has been gaining attention for its plan to integrate AI into its planned family of eVTOL vehicles.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Brazil’s aviation regulator ANAC has released for public consultation its proposed airworthiness criteria for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce has begun tests of aerospace-rated pumps able to handle hydrogen in its cryogenic liquid state as it aims for future zero-emissions flight.
Emerging Technologies