Aerospace

The highly anticipated debut of the WorldView Legion high-resolution constellation from Maxar Technologies is slipping again, this time to September, as the Colorado company works through a test configuration anomaly, executives announced late May 9.

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Energy company Shell, already a strategic investor in ZeroAvia, is to supply hydrogen to the zero-emission propulsion startup’s base in California to support flight testing of its fuel-cell powertrain.

Acoustic testing completed with NASA last year confirmed the low noise profile of Joby Aviation’s tilt-prop electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi, the startup said May 10.

BLUE AVIONICS announced its BA-540 Adaptable Avionics Unit (AAU) was FAA certified by Peregrine on EMB-120 to provide interface between dual GTN-650

MAGicALL, Camarillo, CA was selected by Airbus to develop/supply the electric propulsion system for its CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype.

Xona Space Systems has finished environmental testing of its Huginn demonstrator satellite ahead of its planned May 25 launch on SpaceX’s Transporter 5 rideshare mission.

Mike Byrt to Chief Operating Officer of Technical Operations of AerAdvise, Dublin.

John Whitty to Special Advisor to Technical Advisory Committee of AerAdvise, Dublin.

AERSALE had $17.2m net income on $122.8m revenues in 1Q22 vs $10m on $58.4m in 1Q21; it has $171.7m in cash.

TRANSDIGM had $199m net income on $1.3b sales for second quarter ended April 2 vs $105m on $1.2b a year ago.

Michael Scheidler to Chief Executive Officer of Skymetrix, Germany.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced at the Arabian Travel Market of its new approach to sustainability – Balanced Tourism.

Qatar Airways is showcasing the ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’, the Qsuite, and a Virtual Reality experience of Hamad International Airport while participating at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has launched a new rebranded business division for the airline; Saudia Business, specialising in B2B travel solutions for Corporate, Agency & MICE clients.

With its first launch in the offing, Vega C is to start a series of key and long-awaited evolutions in Arianespace’s offering.

French industry launches new promotion effort to hire young production workers amidst concern low interest may hamper production ramp-up.

ZeroAvia’s second testbed; Hydrogen for GA; Cyrogenic propulsion plan; and Hydroplane modifies Cherokee.

EVE UAM completed business combination with ZANITE ACQUISITION and will now operate as EVE HOLDING.

Marty Kuehne to a Senior Managing Director, based in Chicago, of FTI Consulting.

Scott Gibson to a Senior Managing Director, based in New York, of FTI Consulting.

ACR GROUP acquired BLUE SKY NETWORK, CA (satellite tracking systems/air-to-ground communications).

PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by Aviation Capital Group to provide GTFs for 20 more A320neos and 20 A220s on order, plus option for a further 20

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Canadian aerostructures and spacecraft sub-tier provider Magellan Aerospace saw almost 7% greater revenue during the first quarter of 2022 over the year-before period.