Aerospace

Aviation Africa Summit has become recognised for bringing characters with a story to tell – and this year will be no different.

Air Algérie has announced in a statement the signing of a MoU with Sonatrach Holding for external and support activities, facilitating the transfer of ownership of Tassili Airlines to Air Algérie.

A new sense of urgency is fueling European tanker, transport and special-mission initiatives.

How past events are helping shape proactive safety strategies for a more resilient aviation future.

Michael Johnson to an Operating Vice President of Angeles Equity Partners, Los Angeles.

THALES celebrated entry into service of its AVANT Up IFE system on American's first of 30 787-9Ps.

Wen Hao Wong to Director-Asset Management of ST Engineering.

U.S. technology startup Arrive AI has partnered with Skye Air Mobility, an India-based drone delivery platform.

Electric seaglider startup Regent has announced the successful completion of its first crewed hydrofoil trial in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay.

Phinia, a supplier of fuel and electric system components in the heavy-duty vehicle and automotive sectors, is offering its skills to the aerospace industry.

BAE Systems is returning to Paris after a gap of a decade to highlight its strong heritage in flight and engine controls as it develops new technologies, for example in the field of system electrification, for the next generation of aircraft.

Next-generation engine testing is ramping up as Airbus readies for scaled aircraft performance-level evaluations of its open-fan propulsion system.

Politics has returned to airline decision-making, potentially leading to suboptimal fleets and higher pricing.

Spurred by Chief Executive John Lee’s 2024 policy address last October, Hong Kong is staking its claim in China’s growing low-altitude economy.

The White House issued an executive order on June 6 directing the FAA to establish an eVTOL integration pilot program.

Tokyo-based real estate company Mitsui Fudosan has announced it will enter the advanced air mobility sector by developing and operating vertiports in Japan.

UK eVTOL startup Sora Aviation has been awarded two government-supported research projects totaling £2.1 million ($2.8 million).

The UK is extending its funding support for commercial aerospace R&D, providing £2.3 billion to 2035 through the Aerospace Technology Institute program.

A total of 19 widebody aircraft were delivered in May—13 from Boeing and six from Airbus.

EASA has signed a pre-application contract with Norway’s Elfly Group to provide the startup with assistance in obtaining a permit to fly a conceptual prototype.

Hybrid-electric for general aviation; UK supports hydrogen aviation; AW139 flies autonomously; Eve refines eVTOL design.

The late budget rollout, coupled with a reliance on GOP-led reconciliation, has caused consternation in a typically bipartisan budget process.

Industry players reveal that they do not really expect a new narrowbody airliner until closer to 2040 or beyond.

Daniel Sutcliffe to a Senior Strategic Buyer of Rolls-Royce, UK.

AIRWAYS AVIATION signed LOI to order 16 fourth-gen Elixir training aircraft for its training network in 11 countries.