Aerospace

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Honeywell’s approach to the market is more about pushing its integrated technology into it, rather than creating new AAM-specific offerings.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark has effectively ruled out an order for A350-1000s if Rolls-Royce does not come up with major improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a significant thrust increase.

Propulsion and thermal management developer Reaction Engines and hydrogen fuel-cell system developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have built on their existing ties.

Air bp, one of the sponsors at this year’s airshow, has expanded its joint venture, Air bp-Jio, in India with a new fuel facility at Rajkot International Airport in Hirasar.

Gulf Air has entered a strategic partnership with MRO company Joramco to optimise aircraft maintenance services.

EgyptAir Holdings chairman and CEO, Yehia Zakaria and Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer seal the latest deal aimed at expanding the airline’s fleet.