Aerospace

The open fan propulsion system will be flight-tested on an A380.

SAMI Aerospace has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters Arabia to support SAMI in building its technical capabilities to provide rotercraft technical support to Saudi Armed forces.

Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show is already planning for the next edition, which is set to take place from 4-8 February 2024.

BAE will help Embraer market the C-390 transport to countries in the Middle East, starting with Saudi Arabia.

Leonardo says it could be ready to build the AW149 for the UK requirement by year-end if needed.

Aerospace is far behind industries like automotive when it comes to integrating robotics into factories.

Boom says the Overture will be capable of takeoff at derated thrust settings, helping reduce noise.

The engine-maker says it has performed the world’s first test in simulated altitude conditions of a megawatt-class and multi-kilovolt hybrid-electric propulsion system.

Traditional engine-makers appear to be closing in on the sweet spot between conventional powerplants and batteries as the development of hybrid

Kathy Warden discusses the JWST, growth in the space market, the B-21 family of systems and a goal for the fighter market.

Study finds electric aircraft’s effect on decarbonizing aviation could be greater than their direct contribution to reducing emissions.

Rolls-Royce engineers have used digital tools and rapid manufacturing techniques to develop an entirely new turbofan engine concept from scratch in just 18 months.

GE has announced plans to rebrand its three business units into GE Healthcare, GE Vernova and GE Aerospace.

Financial analysis firm Jefferies is the first to recommend a “buy” rating on an advanced air mobility stock, citing a $7.30 price target for Eve Holding versus its current price, $6.75.

“Transaction values and volumes declined in the first half of 2022 despite rising geopolitical tensions, most notably the war in Ukraine,” says PwC’s midyear A&D outlook.

As Farnborough bursts back onto the global events scene, advanced air mobility—a market that has gained in prominence over the pandemic—is high on the agenda.

The UK has announced a series of investment package to further its green aviation agenda.

In 2011, a team led by L-3 Communications demonstrated electric taxiing at Frankfurt Airport with a Lufthansa Airbus A320.

It’s a positive start at the Farnborough International Airshow, which started today, as Boeing forecasts a demand for 41,000 new aircraft by 2041.

Qatar Airways has returned to the Farnborough International Airshow.

The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of H135s for military primary training missions.

Saudi Arabia’s newly established aviation financing and leasing company AviaLease was formally launched on the sidelines of the Farnborough Airshow with its first leasing deal being done with Saudi carrier Flynas.

Stakeholders, decision-makers, regulators and service providers, who gathered for the first face-to-face Airports Council International (ACI) Africa regional conference since the outbreak of the pandemic, pleaded for a full implementation of the single African air transport market (SAATM).

Changes in the funding environment for advanced air mobility startups come at a time when the companies are entering the most expensive phase of their existence.

Vertical Aerospace and Babcock International are exploring application of the VX4 electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi to emergency medical services and cargo transportation.