Aerospace

Spirit appears to have finally obtained a goal it once thought would be its financial salvation during the worst days of the combined pandemic/737 MAX crises.

Many production projects are underway across the globe, but political upheaval risks affecting investment decisions.

U.S. startup ZT1 Technology has entered the electric propulsion market.

German electric air taxi developer Lilium's battery supplier CustomCells has filed for insolvency.

U.S. startup LIFT Aircraft's single-seat Hexa multicopter lost an electric motor during a public demonstration flight at the Osaka World Expo in April.

Chinese startup AutoFlight has signed an accord with Shenzen-based CITIC Offshore Helicopter and CITIC Financial Leasing.

Aviation experts and specialists from across the world will gather in Dubai from May 6 to 7 to participate in Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF).

Emirates said it received its busiest ever presence at the Arabian Travel Market which took place in Dubai earlier this week.

Thailand’s Bangchak Group has opened the kingdom’s first dedicated SAF facility as production capacity continues to ramp up in Asia-Pacific.

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

As both Airbus and Boeing push to deliver more aircraft to eager customers, they are tackling different sets of issues.

Korean Air plans to build an UAM and aviation safety R&D center with the aim of creating a hub for future mobility and aerospace innovation in South Korea.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed significant transformations.

IndiGo has been recognised as ‘Partner of the Year’ at the 18th edition of the Changi Airline Awards 2025 for outstanding collaboration.

As Airbus and Boeing face up to the new tariff environment it is the European OEM that circumstances continue to favor when it comes to market access in China.

Rolls-Royce says it can deal with newly announced tariffs as it stuck to its full-year guidance in a May 1 update on the financial performance of the business.

Thin wing technology remains the key focus for the future single-aisle as Boeing hits reset on the high-wing truss-braced wing demonstrator.

Tariffs introduced by the U.S. government are proving to be a big financial burden and a logistical nightmare for aerospace.

Airbus will not take over payment of tariffs for its U.S. customers and is looking for ways to mitigate the issue, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said.

Several projects under development in Asia will boost the region’s SAF production capability, as airlines raise concerns about a global SAF shortage.

UK startup ARC Aerosystems has signed an agreement to supply up to 30 of its Pegasus III gyroplanes to kidney recovery and transport specialist 34Lives.

Hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace has decided to move its corporate headquarters from Save airport near Gothenburg, Sweden, to Los Angeles.

At Arabian Travel Market 2025, Emirates today received a delegation from Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism.

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Turkish Aerospace intends to expand global operations and ramp up production across its defense and aerostructures businesses.