Aerospace

The next five years could see a perfect storm of conditions driving demand for new narrowbodies, thanks to oil and related factors.

Lockheed Martin is doubling down on investments in small satellite launch service companies, signing a block buy with startup ABL Space Systems for up to 58 missions through 2029.

Honeywell is to supply more systems for Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300 unmanned cargo aircraft.

Aerospace is an industry where failure is not an option. In light of the recent engine failure of the Boeing 777 plane, this white paper provides guidance on all things failure analysis and failure prevention.

Circular design for sustainability; Measuring quiet sonic booms; South Korean UAM; Wisk trial; and S-70 OPV.

The U.S. should account for an advanced adversary when making decisions about its future fighter force.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released January 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand returned to pre-COVID levels (January 2019) for the first time since the onset of the crisis.

Aerion, the supersonic jet, maker has announced that the flight-service provider Flexjet has placed an order for 20 examples of the Aerion AS2 supersonic jet, reports Robb Report.

On 10th March 2021, AFRAA will launch the Sky-Connect dialogues - a monthly top executive leadership series on developments within the aviation space in Africa and globally.

BOEING received FAA certification for 200-seat 737-8200. RYANAIR has ordered 210 for first delivery in April after EASA cert.

NASA’s Convergent Aeronautics Solutions has launched a crowdsourcing competition to solicit assessments from experts on the factors most likely to shape the future of air travel and how to best arrive at a favorable outcome.

Vaya Space, a Cocoa, Florida, space startup formerly known as Rocket Crafters, on March 31 announced its entrance into the small satellite launching marketplace for launches of up to 1 ton to low Earth orbit starting in 2023.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6% in 2020, compared to 2019. This was the largest drop in year-on-year demand since IATA started to monitor cargo performance in 1990, outpacing the 6% fall in global trade in goods.

Today’s UK defense cuts will enable long-term investments, but the strategy is not risk-free.

New funding for ZeroAvia kicks off hydrogen propulsion development for 50-seaters as UK’s 9-passenger project switches to fuel cells.

Advanced electronic warfare and avionic software developments are key features of Saab’s next-generation Gripen.

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

Fresh off its declaration that it was becoming a space-based weather service provider, ClimaCell has revealed its financing for getting there.

AST Spacemobile, the new publicly traded version of nanosatellite startup AST & Science of Midland, Texas, should emerge from its reverse-merger with a special purpose acquisition company on April 6 sporting around $462 million.

STRATASYS, Israel was selected by Senior Aerospace BWT, UK to provide two Fortus 450mc 3D printers at Macclesfield for producing components for low

GOGO says it began process to refinance and replace its $975m outstanding 2024 senior secured notes and $30m undrawn asset-based facility.

GTCR has agreement with Gogo to convert all of its $105.7m convertible senior notes into Gogo common stock; it will then own 28.6% of GOGO.

Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of three Boeing 777 Freighters. The milestone also marks the 200th 777 Freighter to be delivered.

Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA) has opened an office in Dubai to help the Middle East’s aviation sector navigate the impact of the pandemic and overcome its associated challenges in the Gulf region and globally.