Aerospace

Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with Brazilian air mobility startup FlyBIS for up to 40 of Eve’s piloted, four-passenger eVTOL vehicles.

GKN Aerospace has partnered with UK independent advanced propulsion research center IAAPS to ground test a megawatt-scale electric aircraft powertrain.

German premium battery manufacturer CustomCells has raised €60 million in a Series A funding round led by European climate technology investor World Fund.

Virgin Orbit had been eyeing a launch window starting Dec. 14 for its first UK flight of LauncherOne.

The sun set on the final day of the MEBAA Show in Dubai today bringing to an end the chance to see a diverse array of aircraft – and all the associated goods and services – that make up the business and private aviation world, from watches, flying boats and the biggest bed in the air.

Over the next five years Collins plans to spend $200 million on building up its engineering and manufacturing capabilities in India.

Lessons learned for Boeing’s quality management system are playing a key role in helping the OEM get the 787 program back on track.

Mesa Airlines has been at the forefront of the push to adopt electric aircraft and electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles.

Astroscale Japan and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have launched a joint feasibility study of satellite refueling services.

Etihad Airways has won “Environmental Sustainability Innovation of the Year” award at CAPA’s annual Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence in Singapore, as well as “Best Airline for Sustainability 2022” award by Business Traveller USA.

The lighter end of the business jet market is still a relatively underserved segment in the Middle East, but Dubai-based ArcosJet wants to change that.

Aviapartner and Argos Private Handling have enjoyed a record-breaking six months for traffic since they joined forces in May 2022 to become one of Europe’s largest FBO networks.

UAE is set to lead the way to advanced air mobility (AAM) as regulator GCAA offers support to bring green mobility closer alongside the world’s first AAM integrator Centre in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub.

Brazilian cargo drone developer, Tupan, has used MEBAA to unveil its high-speed, vertical/short take-off and landing (HSVSTOL) aircraft.

Dornier Seawings declared the flying boat is back at MEBAA yesterday as it signed an agreement with Gulf Enterprises to provide sales, marketing, operational and maintenance set-up and aftermarket support for its Seastar amphibian aircraft in the region.

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) and The Helicopter Company (THC) have signed an agreement to explore the potential of a rotorcraft heavy maintenance base in the kingdom to support the expanding helicopter industry.

Dubai is set to become the global hub for advanced air mobility (AAM), with the launch of the world’s first AAM integrator centre in the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub.

Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft is generating a buzz in this region with customers interested in the nine-seat regional version, the cargo variant, and the six-seat business aircraft version of the in-development type, according to Greg Davis, Eviation chief executive.

Sustainability is the running theme through the second day's video report from the MEBAA Show in Dubai.

Vertiport startup VPorts has partnered with the United Arab Emirates government to develop an advanced air mobility integration center in Dubai.

Watched mostly in silence by Boeing workers, the final 747 emerged into the cold night late Dec. 6.

Slow rate of 787 delivery recovery reflects nonconformance and noncompliance problems such as gaps, shimming and other production issues.

After a series of alleged faux-departs, France’s Dassault Aviation has declared the three-nation FCAS program can move forward.

New bomber is touted as the first sixth-generation aircraft, with advances in stealth and range named as key features.

SpaceX and Rocket Lab have unveiled departments and services for national security clients.