Aerospace

Lilium says that production of key structures for its second production-conforming Lilium Jet is now underway.

Archer Aviation is shifting focus to the compliance and implementation phases of the FAA's type certification process.

Eve Air Mobility has selected Spain’s Aciturri to supply wing skins, spars and leading and trailing edges for its eVTOL aircraft.

Startup Beyond Aero has completed France’s first crewed flight of a hydrogen-electric aircraft.

Leonardo is performing a study with Italy’s armed forces on potential missions for the AW609 as the company works to certify the tiltrotor.

FAA certification for Bell's fly-by-wire 525 twin-engine, super-medium helicopter is expected by mid-year, company executives say.

Three months after SpaceX’s Starship/Super Heavy’s second flight test ended in a mid-air explosion, the FAA closed its accident investigation.

The use of uncrewed systems by Ukraine is inspiring nations including the UK to make major investments in drone capabilities.

The LEO constellation is driving down satellite internet costs.

SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS was selected by Vietjet to supply life rafts, protective breathing equipment, crew masks, and life vests for its 737 MAXs.

LILIUM began installing assembly equipment for serial production of the Lilium Jet’s propulsion units in partnership with SCHNAITHMANN MASCHINENBAU; prototype units are scheduled to be completed in 2Q24 for ground/flight testing.

MASTERCAM agreed to acquire CIMQUEST, NJ, its CAM software dealer.

AVIATION SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY COALITION was formed by Airbus, American Airlines, Boeing, Delta Air Lines, GE Aerospace, Safran, StandardAero and United Airlines to prevent introduction of unapproved parts into the supply chain.

SAFRAN ELECTRICAL & POWER is opening new 2,800 sq meter manufacturing/MRO facility in Singapore following buyout of Thales' aeronautical electrical systems business, which included facilities in France, Singapore and US.

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) trade association is rebranding itself as Vertical Aviation International (VAI).

SpaceX plans to place its first direct-to-cellular phone Starlink constellation in orbit by the end of August.

Intuitive Machines expects to lose communications with its Nova-C lunar lander Odysseus early on Feb. 27 after 4 1/2 days on the Moon’s surface.

The AAM Stock Composite declined 6.7% during the week ending Feb. 23, bringing its total losses for the year so far to nearly 27%.

Flight tracking, data recording and connectivity links will come as standard on Leonardo’s AW09 light helicopter when it enters the market in 2025.

Leveraging market intelligence and supplier collaboration to achieve digital transformation maturity.

An array of technologies is being matured that could transform the design of airliner wings.

Flight controllers at Intuitive Machines conducted their first mission on the Moon’s surface Feb. 23.

C&L AEROSPACE opened 8,500 sq ft warehouse in Wichita to store avionics and parts inventories for Citations, BeechJets, Hawkers, Challengers, ERJs, and E170/190s. It plans to open two more warehouses in 1H24 (sites TBA).

Kimberly A. Fields to President and Chief Executive Officer of ATI, Dallas (effective July 2024).

Using the e-fuel in a hybrid powertrain more than doubles the efficiency of SAF usage, the company says.