Aerospace

Saudia Academy and L3Harris have signed an agreement which will see the academy acquire two AIRSIDESIM ground handling simulators.

Massive orders for UAE carriers at the Dubai Airshow could present a challenge to some regulators – but not the GCAA, the nation’s regulator.

The Egypt International Air Show, which is set for 2-5 September 2024 at El Alamein International Airport, is aimed at being a landmark event for the African and Middle East next year, explained Thomas Gaunt, CEO of organiser Arabian World Events.

The “father of GPS” on how the system came to be and the hurdles it needs to overcome to remain at the cutting edge.

Airbus’ HAPS spin-off Aalto is planning a global network of bases for stratospheric flights.

BOEING delivered 34 aircraft (737-800A; 18 737 MAXs; six 767s; three 777Fs; six 787s) in October vs 35 (737-800A; 22 737 MAXs; 747-8F; four 767s; 777F; six 787s) in October 2022; it has delivered 405 aircraft in 2023 vs 363 a year ago.

Eric Jefferies, Sr. Manager-Process Integrity & Compliance for Bell Textron, was named President of International Aerospace Quality Group.

The companies plan to use the aircraft as a testbed for electric propulsion components including motors, inverters and batteries.

SAFRAN secured contracts with Emirates worth US$1.2b to provide seats for A350s, 777-9s and 777-300s; A350/777-9 galleys/inserts; RAVE AeroConnect Ka-band inflight connectivity for 50 A350s, 60 A380s and 50 777-9s; A350 wheels and carbon brakes; A380 nose landing gear overhaul; 777 safety/cabin system component repair; and retrofit support.

CFM INTERNATIONAL completed the conceptual design review for next-gen RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) open fan propulsion system which targets 20% improvement in fuel efficiency vs LEAP.

CAE had C$58.4m net income on C$1.1b revenues for second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$44.5m on C$993m a year ago. Civil Aviation earned C$88.4m on C$572.6m vs C$88.4m on C$507.2m; it delivered 11 full-flight simulators vs 10.

THE GILL CORPORATION-FRANCE has contract from SONACA to develop and produce machined honeycomb parts for A321 flaps, plus contract extension to supply machined honeycomb parts for A320, A330neo and A350 slats through ‘28.

EVE and NATS signed MOU to collaborate in the development of future traffic management services for UAM operators.

AUTOFLIGHT and FALCON AVIATION SERVICES teamed to develop eVTOL AAM strategy in UAE/surrounding region.

PTC INDUSTRIES, India was selected by Safran Aircraft Engines to produce titanium-casting parts for LEAP-1A/B.

CFM INTERNATIONAL has Air Arabia order for 240 LEAP-1As in deal that includes multi-year services/spare engines.

ANRA TECHNOLOGIES launched vertiport management system (VMS) for managing VTOL UAM aircraft operations.

Quantum Space plans to launch its Scout-1 demonstration spacecraft on the SpaceX Transporter mission as soon as March 2024.

Quantum Space plans to launch its Scout-1 demonstration spacecraft on the SpaceX Transporter mission as soon as March 2024.

Terran Orbital is walking back its own midterm expectations.

Embraer spinoff Eve Air Mobility has announced plans to launch electric air taxi services in Bangalore, India.

Lilium has gone on the offensive against damaging skepticism about the technical viability of its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing design.

The AAM Stock Composite crashed by 9% during the week ending Nov. 10, bucking a generally positive performance across U.S. equity markets.

Under HyCAT, Hermeus says it will use its high-Mach-capable Quarterhorse vehicle to demonstrate key "enabling technologies for operational hypersonic aircraft."

The former CEOs of Airbus and BBA Aviation—Tom Enders and Margaret Billson, respectively—are joining the board of directors of GE Aerospace.