Aerospace

BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced earlier this year) demand in Middle East for 3,025 aircraft (1,350 widebodies) over next 20 years, increasing fleet 2.4 times to 3,360; it also sees aftermarket services market of $335b.

Aerospace

VSE AVIATION plans in 1Q24 to open 45,000 sq ft distribution facility in Hamburg. It was also awarded six new distribution agreements worth $750m with several manufacturers; deals are expected to begin in 1Q24, with terms of 1-15 years.

Aerospace

ROLLS-ROYCE successfully ran its UltraFan technology demonstrator at max power; initial stage of test used 100% SAF.

Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
The government has released a request for proposals for an operator for the city-owned heliport.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
Hon Hai Precision Manufacturing Co. is pivoting to the space economy in a bid to diversify its revenue sources.
Commercial Space

By Michael Bruno
Chipmaker Qualcomm is killing its once-touted partnership with Iridium Communications.
Commercial Space

By Matthew Fulco
Firefly Aerospace’s valuation has reached $1.5 billion following the conclusion of another tranche of financing in its Series C round.
Commercial Space

By Guy Norris
CFM International partners GE Aerospace and Safran have completed the conceptual design review for the next-generation RISE open fan propulsion system.
Dubai Airshow

Skyportz is unveiling its latest vertiport design, in collaboration with Contreras Earl Architecture with input from Arup.
Aerospace

Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas demonstrates the new livery digitally on a tablet computer in front of an aircraft displaying the original colour scheme.
Air Transport

As the latest technology goes on display at this week’s Dubai Airshow, the official daily; SHOW BUSINESS outlines the challenges the industry faces.
Aerospace

Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding at the show today to support the certification of a new synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aerospace

Royal Jordanian Airlines has ordered four 787-9s and re-instated a previously cancelled order for another two.
Air Transport

With air traffic booming to and from the UAE, Dubai Airports has eyes on expansion.
Airports & Networks

eVTOL developer Lilium has appointed ArcosJet as the exclusive authorised dealer for private sales for the Lilium Jet in UAE, Israel, and Cyprus.
Aerospace

The Emirates Group today placed huge orders for Emirates Airline and sister carrier flyDubai for Boeing's 777X and 787 widebodies.
Air Transport

SunExpress CEO Max Kownatzki pressed the red button and signed for up to 90 Max aircraft at the show today with Boeing president Stan Deal.
Air Transport

By Steve Trimble
Full-scale mock-ups of two large, uncrewed rotorcraft made by China's Flightwin Innovation Technology are making their international debuts at Dubai Airshow.
Dubai Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Automating autorotation; hydrogen-electric eVTOL; Rotor’s autonomous Robinson; and Airbus eyes high-temperature fuel cells.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO talks with Aviation Week about key issues facing the company.
Dubai Airshow

By Guy Norris
Rolls-Royce has recorded the highest power yet achieved by a gear-driven turbofan after running the UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum thrust.
Dubai Airshow

By Guy Norris
Boeing has revealed initial details of how the long-delayed certification effort for its 777-9 will be structured, with WH003 set to play a leading role.
Dubai Airshow

By Tony Osborne
Saab is exploring whether that technology combined with its Integrated Air Traffic Suite products could also support major international gateways.
Dubai Airshow

It’s rare that a start-up passenger carrier hits key performance targets in its first year. Alan Peaford finds the secret to FitsAir’s success.
Air Transport

Emirates will showcase its full family of aircraft commercial and training aircraft during the Dubai Airshow – which opens tomorrow.
Aerospace