Aerospace

RICARDO, UK has multi-year Pratt & Whitney Canada contract to provide engineering support in development of hybrid-electric propulsion technologies

JOBY AVIATION, CA formally applied to UK for foreign validation of its anticipated FAA type certification of its eVTOL.

PRATT & WHITNEY announced program to use Industry 4.0 technologies to modernize/transform operations by leveraging digital communication technologies

GKN AEROSPACE teamed with GE Aviation to collaborate in development/maturation of open fan architecture for CFM RISE Technology Demonstration Program

PRATT & WHITNEY began FAR33 certification testing of the GTF Advantage engine for first deliveries in 2024.

TRIUMPH has Boeing contract to supply wire control cables out of Shelbyville, IN for 737 MAX, 767, 777 and 777X.

PRATT & WHITNEY plans in January 2023 to open facility in Bengaluru, India to focus on contract engineering services.

UNIVERSAL AVIONICS (Elbit Systems) has $33m AerSale contract to supply ClearVision EFVS for 737NGs through 2023.

THOMPSON AERO SEATING was selected by Virgin Atlantic to supply VantageXL business class suite for its A330-900s.

AEQUS, India and HINDALCO INDUSTRIES, India formed partnership to develop/manufacture aluminum extrusions.

CURTISS-WRIGHT was selected by Airbus to provide custom high-voltage DC electric actuation technology, including rotary and linear actuators alongside

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Airbus says it is focusing on three main “building blocks” to establishing the technology.

Safran Electrical & Power will supply the conversion kit's electric motor.

Archer expects to achieve type certification of its production aircraft in 2024.

The open fan propulsion system will be flight-tested on an A380.

BAE will help Embraer market the C-390 transport to countries in the Middle East, starting with Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo says it could be ready to build the AW149 for the UK requirement by year-end if needed.

Aerospace is far behind industries like automotive when it comes to integrating robotics into factories.

Boom says the Overture will be capable of takeoff at derated thrust settings, helping reduce noise.

The engine-maker says it has performed the world’s first test in simulated altitude conditions of a megawatt-class and multi-kilovolt hybrid-electric propulsion system.

Traditional engine-makers appear to be closing in on the sweet spot between conventional powerplants and batteries as the development of hybrid

Kathy Warden discusses the JWST, growth in the space market, the B-21 family of systems and a goal for the fighter market.

Study finds electric aircraft’s effect on decarbonizing aviation could be greater than their direct contribution to reducing emissions.