Aerospace

To see back to the universe’s first galaxies, engineers had to develop 10 new technologies for the James Webb Space Telescope.

Satellite servicing startup Astroscale has unveiled a docking plate it hopes will become standard on all future low Earth orbit satellites to enable their capture and removal from orbit.

The new Panorama MFP simulator-display system at Dubai Airshow places the front projector screen below the pilot.

Certain new projects may require investors and technological contributors from outside Brazil.

China will likely be the first geographic region to embrace urban air mobility and will dominate the market through 2035, when the U.S. is projected to take over market leadership.

TRUSTFLIGHT, BOEING, RACEROCKS and UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA launched new project to develop a Digital Aircraft Record System in Canada.

INMARSAT was selected by SAUDIA to provide GX Aviation inflight broadband solution for 20 A321neo/15 A321XLR aircraft.

UNIVERSAL HYDROGEN has LOI from ACIA Aero Leasing to provide 10 firm/20 option hydrogen fuel conversion kits for ATRs.

BOEING and ETIHAD reached expanded agreement to collaborate on environmental goals, centered on the 787, focusing on enhancing efficiency of

VSMPO-AVISMA signed MOU with Boeing for continued supply of titanium for current and fugure commercial aircraft, working together to develop new

GA TELESIS closed new 5-year, $225m ABL credit facility led by HSBC Bank USA and Fifth Third Bank as Joint Lead Arrangers.

MAGNIX was selected by Flapper, Brazil to provide 20 magni650 Electric Propulsion Units for its Cessna Caravans from 2024.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA introduced PW127XT engine for regional turboprops to provide 40% extended time on wing and 20% less maintenance costs. ATR

William A. Fitzgerald, GE Aviation (ret.), and Patrick M. Shanahan, Boeing (ret.), were named to Board of Directors of Spirit AeroSystems.

Jan Toschka to President of Shell Aviation, The Netherlands.

EMBRAER forecasts demand for 10,900 <150-seat aircraft (8,640 jets/2,260 turboprops) worth US$650b over next 20 years.

IRKUT (Rostec) made first international demonstration flight of MC-21-310 with PD-14s at the Dubai Airshow.

PILATUS launched PC-7 MKX smart basic trainer with new glass cockpit.

AIRBUS forecasts delivery of 2,440 freighters (880 new-build/1,560 conversions; 50% for replacement) over next 20 years, increasing global freighter

AIRBUS forecasts need for 39,020 new aircraft (29,690 small; 5,340 medium; 3,990 large), plus >550,000 pilots and >710,000 technicians, over next 20

The airless lunar environment will require some customized assessments by those inspired to initiate scientific inquiries or invest in the commercial ventures that NASA hopes will help it establish a sustained human presence at the Moon. This is where Houston’s Aegis Aerospace believes it could become game changing.

Joramco has plans to expand its business outside of its home base of Jordan.

A new start-up in Dubai is already making an impact in the world of MRO.

Evgeny Adrachnikov, Deputy General Director, VIP & Corporate Jets, Irkut Corporation, talks to Jill Stockbridge onboard his beautiful Aurus business jet, which is making its debut in Dubai at the air show, about what makes the aircraft unique, and why it is such a good fit for Middle East owners.

The 2020 Abraham Accords signed by the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the United States opened a new era of collaboration in the Middle East.