Aerospace

AIRBUS rolled out first A220-300 (55253) for QANTASLINK with special livery for delivery by end 2023; it has ordered 29:

Aurora’s concept is a stealthy transport-style flying-wing design with moderate sweep and embedded engines powering four lift fans via mechanical drives.

French startup VoltAero has unveiled a universal mobile charger for its hybrid-electric Cassio 330 and other electric aircraft.

Spanish/Australian company Dovetail is developing a battery-electric propulsion retrofit for the Cessna Caravan.

Chinese startup AutoFlight has flown a prototype of a firefighting version of its CarryAll electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing uncrewed cargo aircraft.

European cargo drone airline Dronamics has signed an agreement with Dubai-based package carrier Aramex to enable same-day and middle-mile deliveries in the UAE.

The global space tourism market is forecast to grow briskly from $851.7 million in 2024 to $5.19 billion by 2034, a new report says.

German startup flyVbird is aiming to launch initial services in 2025 using four Tecnam P2012s, with six launch airports identified in Germany and Southern Scandinavia.

A White House official says U.S. space regulations—developed decades ago—were crafted when commercial space capabilities were limited.

The massive investment in aircraft permeates through aviation; at the Dubai Airshow, it was the time for aviation services to hit the industry.

Etihad Airways has outlined its future growth plans at this week’s Dubai Airshow.

Emirates has signed a series of contracts with Safran, worth over US$1.2 billion combined.

Paramount and its strategic partner AAL Group have completed the initial testing stage of the composite helicopter blades for Mi-type helicopters.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has selected AVANT Up inflight entertainment solution for its upcoming aircraft Airbus A350-1000.

Future pilots in Saudi Arabia will benefit after Piper Aircraft confirmed that AeroGuard Flight Training has placed an order for 90 new Archer TX aircraft.

DC Aviation Group is marking its 25th anniversary, the 15th anniversary of its Malta operations and the 10th anniversary of Dubai-based DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF).

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

Airbus and Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to provide internship opportunities for Emirati senior university students in engineering.

Flydubai plans for a purpose-built USD 190 million MRO facility in Dubai South by 2026.

Bayanat and Yahsat look to expand their Earth Observation (EO) space programme from five to seven synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites.

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.

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

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

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