Aerospace

Bombardier’s EcoJet; Natilus cargo BWB; Lilium’s refined Jet; and FAA/Daedalean on AI.

Interest in advanced air mobility in Asia continues to strengthen, with vehicle manufacturer EHang and vertiport developer Skyports announcing new agreements in the region.

Lilium is to collaborate with lithium producer Livent on research and development of lithium metal technology for high-performance battery cells.

Lilium has selected Spanish aerostructures supplier Aernnova to produce the key propulsion mounting system for its Lilium Jet electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi.

Astroscale will build its Elsa-M satellite servicer for European customers and perhaps others with the goal of a late-2024 launch after a €14.8 million ($15.9 million) infusion via a European Space Agency and OneWeb alliance.

Space Systems Command on May 26 ordered eight launches from United Launch Alliance and SpaceX under the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 procurement program.

French startup VoltAero has been selected to conduct demonstration flights in the Netherlands and Germany with its Cassio 1 hybrid-electric propulsion testbed.

Airlines and lessors are increasingly vocal about Boeing aircraft delays.

Qatar Airways has partnered with flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, and Saudia to bring football fans match day shuttle flights for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Air India will provide a group medical insurance scheme to staff that will replace its medical dispensary services.

Botswana, Malawi and Zambia are some of the few countries in the world which still regulate the price of aviation fuel. This has led to a fuel supply monopoly, which raises concerns that the sole supplier may be taking advantage of their position to overcharge – and perhaps under-supply.

Listen in as the University of Michigan’s aerospace engineering chair Dr. Anthony Waas and Aviation Week’s Graham Warwick discuss megatrends that are reshaping the industry with host Joe Anselmo.

The uncrewed flight test sets the stage for a shakedown flight with astronauts.

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

Reliable Robotics has hired Kevin Sagis as the autonomous aircraft systems company’s senior vice president and chief engineer.

U.S. startup Natilus is conducting wind tunnel tests of the initial regional feeder member of its planned family of blended wing body uncrewed cargo aircraft.

TEXTRON AVIATION announced all 20 of its service centers have achieved certification as part of the NATA's Sustainability Standard for Aviation

BAE SYSTEMS was selected by Pipistrel (Textron) to perform flight tests on its Electro Velis electric-powered light aircraft.

QATAR AIRWAYS won decision from UK Court for expedited trial against AIRBUS in dispute over alleged A350 surface degradation; but, Court rejected

THOMPSON AERO SEATING launched next-generation VantageXL lie-flat business class seat for 2023; upgrades include extended aisle-side privacy wing, new

AELIS was selected by AURA AERO to provide global marketing/sales, plus financing/leasing services, for 19-pax ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

AIRBUS is establishing Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) in Bristol, UK for developing hydrogen technologies, focusing on cost-competitive

MHI RJ AVIATION GROUP (MHIRJ) was selected by ZeroAvia to provide engineering services, aircraft integration and certification support for its

Airports Council International World has released a policy brief on advanced air mobility, advocating for a seamless integration of these new entrants into airports, alongside a knowledge center on drone risk mitigation to promote safe and secure operations at airports.

Joby Aviation has received its FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate, allowing it to begin aircraft operations ahead of the planned 2024 launch of commercial air taxi service with its S4 electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicle.