AMERICAN AIRLINES signed MOU to join Embraer's Energia Advisory Group to assist in developing sustainable aircraft by defining and establishing real-world requirements for sustainable, emission-free, and commercially viable aviation.
SURF AIR MOBILITY confirmed order for first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EXs (as part of plan for up to 15) for delivery starting 1H24 to support development with TEXTRON AVIATION of an electric propulsion system for the aircraft.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AEROSPACE COATINGS, KS introduced two-component Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) kit for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on composite exterior aircraft surfaces in preparation for painting.
LATECOERE opened €5m, 700 sq meter Composites Development Center at Toulouse with layup robot, 1,000-tonne heat press and SAT oven to manufacture structural parts up to 3 x 2.5 meters via thermoset or thermoplastic processes.
JOBY AVIATION delivered its first eVTOL to Edwards AFB under $131m contract with USAF; aircraft will be used to demonstrate a range of logistics missions, including cargo/pax transportation, under operation by both Joby and USAF.
ROLLS-ROYCE developed new fuel spray nozzle for Pearl 700 to control combustion process to run on 100% hydrogen; new nozzles are able to control flame position to progressively mix air with the hydrogen to manage fuel’s reactivity.
GKN AEROSPACE was selected by Pratt & Whitney to develop the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator.
A Japanese partnership of MUFG Bank, Kanematsu and Tokio Marine & Nichido led the Sierra Space funding round, which will fund space station development.
