Aerospace

SAFRAN signed framework deal with Moroccan Govt to develop country's aerospace ecosystem by developing high-quality local supply chain, strengthening research and technology activities/engineering services and training workforce.

AIRBUS FLIGHT ACADEMY EUROPE took delivery of first four of eight Elixir training aircraft as part of its sustainable development strategy.

Stephanie Pope to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Boeing (effective January 2024).

MAEVE AEROSPACE is establishing facility at Oberpfaffenhofen to accelerate development of 80-seat hybrid-electric M80 aircraft as replacement for current regional jets and turboprops.

BURRANA, Irvine, CA was selected by Airbus to supply its RISE Power in-seat power supply system as BFE option for A320 Family aircraft; it has initially been selected by two airlines for installation on 170 aircraft.

THRUST CAPITAL PARTNERS, Canada acquired Quebec-based DCM GROUP (component manufacturer).

Orbit Fab and ispace have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing rocket propellants from lunar resources.

Whether it be through fleet renewal or seat reconfiguration, falling emissions per ASK are always a positive thing.

The goal for aviation fuel in 2030 to be 5% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel will be partly achieved through lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF).

The AAM Stock Composite slipped nearly 3% during the week ended Dec. 8, underperforming major equity indexes in the U.S.

Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope to COO in 2024, a move that catapults the veteran Boeing leader on to the short list of potential CEO successors.

Etihad Airways has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2023’, the top honour in the annual DesignAir Awards.

Ethiopian Aviation University has graduated 627 aviation professionals at a ceremony held at the newly upgraded Ethiopian Aviation University.

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer hope the worst supplier and production problems are behind them, but engine issues continue to hold them back.

Maeve Aerospace has revealed plans for an 80-seat hybrid-electric turboprop offering 40% lower fuel burn in cruise than the aircraft it is replacing.

The three partners are initially focused on metropolitan areas like Tokyo, but eventually aim to expand eVTOL operations across Japan.

German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.

The coming year is shaping up to be even better than 2023 for aerospace and defense companies with both cash flow and profitability looking robust.

Etihad Airways has won ‘Design Airline of the Year 2023’, the top honour in the annual DesignAir Awards.

The 15th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation event drew to a close in Riyadh yesterday.

MixJet Flight Support is the sole international trip support company to engage in COP28 following its GreenHorizon initiative.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says the ‘Dubai Global Framework’ for sustainable aviation fuel represents a strong push at reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector.

A new book takes the wraps off the secret flight-test history of the facility in the Nevada Test and Training Range like no one ever has before. Listen in to hear from author Peter Merlin.

This year’s winners represent an assortment of first-time entrants and veteran Aviation Week Photo Contest entrants.

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