Aerospace

Orbital Sidekick has validated an upgrade to its existing hyperspectral satellite sensors and is announcing an investment by national security startup seed funder In-Q-Tel.

Etihad Engineering is expected to undergo its first audit by late March.

Airbus says it will continue to maintain a “strong position” in defense despite apparent pressures from European investors over the company’s environmental, social and governance credentials.

Chinese startup AutoFlight completed the first transition between vertical and forward flight for its Prosperity 1 air taxi in record time for an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft program by drawing on its experience from almost 10,000 flights of its unmanned cargo aircraft.

Airbus says discussions with interested clients have intensified.

The FAA is spearheading an environmental review of SpaceX’s Boca Chica Beach spaceport in Texas.

The kickoff mission, slated for late 2022, includes first-ever civilian spacewalk.

After a successful launch and deployment came a satellite-killing solar storm.

The Israeli manufacturer is adapting to a future split-ownership structure.

Study will cover a range of applications for new propulsion technologies.

COLLINS AEROSPACE was selected by Hainan Airlines to provide pitot probes for A320s/A330s and air data sensors for 737NGs.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA added a new lease-to-own option to its portfolio of Spare Engine Solutions.

TOPCAST GROUP signed OEM expansion distribution agreement with Greene Tweed for sealing solutions and structural components.

MTU AERO ENGINES had €231m net income on €4.2b revenues in 2021 vs €147m on €4b in 2020; commercial OEM revenues rose 1% and commercial maintenance

Ketan Desai to Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Precision Aviation Group (PAG), Atlanta.

Cameron Singh to Director of Consulting Services of BA Group, Englewood, CO; Paige Kroner joined as a dedicated consultant.

Rolls-Royce has signed a memorandum of understanding with Luxembourg-based business jet and helicopter service provider and fixed-based operator Luxaviation to collaborate on the development and deployment of advanced air mobility.

The U.S. Energy Department is seeking feedback from stakeholders on an $8 billion initiative to establish at least four regional hydrogen hubs.

The U.S. Defense Department has funded operational demonstrations of Silent Arrow’s GD-2000 unmanned cargo glider.

The Top Employers Institute has announced Paramount Group as a Top Employer in the South African marketplace.

Indian budget carrier SpiceJet saw a $3.08 million profit in the third quarter ended 31 December 2021.

17 French firms will take part in AIME/MRO taking place February 21-22 in Dubai.

Etihad Cargo has launched Forever Home, to support not-for-profit live animal at risk transportation.

Lockheed outlines Its production plans, while Boeing keeps quiet, and a new underdog emerges.

It’s time to ramp up research to validate VR training technologies with insights from academic, industry and military experts.