Aerospace

Embraer is to work with BAE Systems in a push to introduce its C-390 transporter to the Middle East market. The two companies will also collaborate in the development of a variant of the electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, EVE.specifically aimed at the defence market.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Revised supersonic design reflects pragmatic focus on noise and performance goals as Boom aims to finalize propulsion supplier agreement.

The first major air show since the pandemic began reinforces that restarting the industry is a greater challenge than anticipated.

Airbus adds second A380 to CFM RISE-related flight-test plan, with dedicated aircraft modification set for open-rotor evaluation.

Original concepts for an “attritiable” Loyal Wingman are diverging in favor of a mix of greater and lesser advanced platforms.

ONTIC signed co-operation agreement with Falgayras to pursue growth in France as part of plan to secure in-region licenses of aircraft parts in Europe

GE AVIATION has order from CemAir, South Africa for six new CF34-3B spare engines for its CRJ100/200s (it owns 12).

SAFRAN was selected by VoltAero to supply its ENGINeUS 100 smart electric motor for its Cassio 330 prototype.

SUPERNAL (Hyundai) and ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS teamed to develop/manufacture eVTOL vehicle batteries.

EMBRAER and COLLINS AEROSPACE are co-developing carbon nanotube electro thermal heating technology (CNT) for aircraft ice protection systems to result

BOEING has 5-year Air France contract Air France for Jeppesen Crew Rostering solution to optimize crew schedules.

EMBRAER and FOKKER SERVICES announced intention to deepen collaboration in services and support fields, including aircraft mods/customization

AIRBUS UPNEXT plans flight test program that will use two Arcus gliders (one powered by hydrogen and one powered by conventional fuel) to compare

BOEING was selected by Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings to provide its Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor (FDA) digital solution to

UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN has Avmax Aircraft Leasing order to convert 20 ATR 72-600s/Dash 8-300s to run on hydrogen fuel

BOEING committed to invest another $50m into AEI HORIZONX (formed in 2021 by Boeing and AE Industrial Partners to invest in transformative aerospace

PRATT & WHITNEY says it has booked >1,000 GTF orders in 2022 for the A320neo, A220 and E2 aircraft families.

WENCOR secured contract extension from ALP Aviation, Türkiye to provide consumable and expendable (C&E) parts through 2027.

AIRBUS was selected by ITA Airways to provide Skywise Health Monitoring (SHM) fleet performance tool for >60 aircraft.

GKN AEROSPACE delivered the electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS), including high-voltage, high-power interconnection system that runs power

CURTISS-WRIGHT was selected by Airbus UpNext to provide custom actuation technology for use on the eXtra performance WING demonstrator project to

ATR forecasts demand for 2,450 new >30-seat turboprops over next 20 years to increase fleet from 1,950 in 2022 to 2,660 in 2041 to satisfy ~5% annual

EMBRAER is planning in mid-2023 to launch a new 70- and 90-seat turboprop aircraft family (with engines supplied by either Pratt & Whitney or Rolls

While startups have been racking up conditional orders for their in-development advanced air mobility aircraft, news concerning the infrastructure that will been needed to support all these aircraft has been slower coming. But there were signs of progress at the Farnborough Airshow.