Aerospace

Startup Evolito has received Design Organization Approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, giving it the ability to type-certify its electric engines.

Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X has entered in to service after achieving EASA and FAA approval.

Emirates has swept up five accolades at the 2023 World Travel Awards Grand Final.

Honeywell Aerospace’s new chief talks to Aviation Week editors about his priorities.

Industry is hoping November 2023 will go down in history as a turning point for sustainable aviation fuel after a historic framework put forth by the ICAO.

AI leaders cooperate; Cargo eVTOL flies; UK extends R&D funding; and China’s firefighting eVTOL.

David Hinson, former Administrator of the FAA and Head of Midway Airlines, passed away; he was 90.

ATR and NORDIC AVIATION CAPITAL signed agreement to new initiative to use blend of 30% SAF for delivery flights.

COLLINS was selected by easyJet to provide GlobalConnect connected aircraft services for >330 A320s to enable already-installed Flight Operations and Maintenance Exchanger system (FOMAX), jointly developed with Airbus, to provide valuable insights into its fleet operations, enabling proactive decision-making and more efficient airline operations.

In 1951, Lockheed’s chief engineer, Hall Hibbard, asked a 41-year-old Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson to come into his office. Johnson had made a name for himself during World War II for delivering the first XP-80 jet fighter prototype in 143 days, and Hibbard wanted his advice on Lockheed’s newest aircraft design proposal: the Model 82 Hercules, a four-engine turboprop transport. Johnson, who believed speed was the key to aviation’s future, blurted out: “Hibbard, if you send that in [to the Air Force,] you’ll destroy the Lockheed Company.”

Here are news items from assorted companies in the business of Advanced Air Mobility.

The AAM Stock Composite nudged higher by 3.7% during the week ended Dec. 1, continuing a recent stretch of mostly positive trading.

Brazilian startup Moya Aero has begun flight testing its prototype electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) uncrewed cargo aircraft.

Eivind Lindtjørn is a typical Mission Aviation pilot flying in Africa. He combines his passion for flying into not just a job, but a higher calling. Guy Leitch and Odd Arild Nessa report.

The 15th International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation event, ICAN 2023, has begun in Riyadh.

HAMBURG AIRPORT joined 'Hydrogen Hub at Airport' network as 12th member to research/develop/expand the infrastructure for use of hydrogen.

EMBRAER rolled out its converted E190F prototype; aircraft can handle payload of 23,600 lb (10,700 kg).

U.S. charter and cargo carrier Global Crossing Airlines has announced the creation of UrbanX, a dedicated subsidiary devoted to urban air mobility.

Three pragmatic approaches to sustainability can minimize the impact of regulation and help aviation grow responsibly.

Space launch activity reached an all-time high in 2023, but public new-space company valuations remain pressured.

As military needs evolve in airspace use, improved collaboration with civil users and more cross-border cooperation are to be expected.

U.S. electric aircraft startup Beta Technologies has received a $20 million grant from the state of New York.

A collection of all the top podcasts from November 2023.

Former NASA chief Dan Goldin oversaw creation of the station. What does he think of it now? Listen in to find out.

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Leonardo’s AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter has accomplished two flights powered by aviation fuel blended with SAF.