Aerospace

A lawsuit filed against Beta Technologies by supplier Blue Force Technologies is providing insight into an emerging industry where advanced-air-mobility startups are relying on niche suppliers to get started.

The Saudia Group signed new partnerships during the Future Aviation Forum.

EgyptAir has unveiled a new 90th anniversary livery on one of its aircraft.

The 21st edition of the annual Airport Show hosted by Dubai, starting tomorrow, 17 May to 19 May, will showcase the latest solutions from around the world that will shape the future of the industry.

The African travel and tourism industry has the potential to attract considerable investment if the continent works together as one destination, develops a more environmentally sustainable approach and enhances air connectivity.

The initial production COMAC C919 airliner took flight for the first time on May 14 as the narrowbody nears commercial service after years of delay.

The promise of Single European Sky has yet to be realized 20 years on, but concrete advances can be seen in the continent’s airspace.

Unmanned Logistics System emerges as the top priority as attack and utility fleet replacement is deferred.

The country's adoption of the Gulfstream G550 for intelligence-gathering aligns with the trend of modifying special-mission business jets.

AVCORP INDUSTRIES had C$1.2m net loss on C$27.9m revenues in 1Q22 vs C$17.4m profit on C$24m in 1Q21.

Qualcomm has identified urban air mobility aircraft as a target market for its latest Robotics RB6 Platform, which combines cameras, computer vision, artificial intelligence and 5G mobile communications into a single integrated processing system.

U.S. startup KinectAir has launched an on-demand regional air mobility service that uses a smartphone app enabling passengers to order a flight from a local airfield with lower cost and greater flexibility than a traditional private aviation charter.

The Emirates Group has released its 2021-22 Annual Report which shows strong recovery across its businesses.

Saudia and American Express Saudi Arabia, have introduced the possibility for all American Express Saudi Arabia Cardmembers to transfer two Membership Rewards points for one AlFursan mile.

More than 23,000 visitors attended the 29th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022.

The Saudia stand stood out for its futuristic and eye-catching design amongst 1,500 exhibiting companies at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 in Dubai.

Kenya Airways will participate in the inaugural SkyTeam Airline Alliance The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC).

Virgin Orbit, the newly public satellite launch provider, saw revenue halve and its net loss double in the first quarter of 2022.

Advanced air mobility aircraft manufacturers are calling for clearer guidance from the FAA over certification requirements after the regulator signaled a change in rules governing approval for winged electric vertical-take-off-and-landing vehicles.

After Mars Sample Return, scientists want a flagship mission to Uranus.

Can material and labor supply keep pace with aftermarket demand as flight activity recovers?

After 29 months, Boeing will again attempt to fly its commercial space taxi to the space station.

Australian startup believes ammonia fuel can allow existing engines and aircraft to be modified to carbon-free propulsion.

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

Graham Webb, Pratt & Whitney’s Chief Sustainability Officer, tells Lee Ann Shay about what needs to be done now to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint.