Aerospace

Investors are putting billions into urban air mobility and space projects, hoping to strike the next Tesla.

HONEYWELL was selected by Embraer to supply its ADG-400 data transfer solution for new E2s with option to retrofit E1s.

PRATT & WHITNEY was selected by Volaris to supply GTF engines for another 80 (now 124) A320neo Family aircraft; deal includes long-term EngineWise

UEC-PERM ENGINES (Rostec) received Russian approval for serial production of PD-14 engines for MS-21-300.

TRIUMPH GROUP sold its 1m sq ft manufacturing facility at Red Oak, TX to ARLINGTON CAPITAL PARTNERS; site specializes in manufacture of large, complex

The Pentagon has disclosed that two DARPA satellites scheduled to launch on the Transporter-1 mission were damaged during payload processing.

Air Arabia has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2020 saying it has managed to achieve a second profitable quarter for 2020, enabling it to contain its full-year net loss to Dhs192 million ($52 million).

Qatar Airways Cargo will recommence cargo sales and bookings in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt with the appointment of General Sales Agents in these countries.

The World Logistics Passport (WLP), a major policy initiative established to increase trading opportunities between emerging markets, has welcomed Israel as a participant in the programme, marked by a virtual signing ceremony with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce.

Review of UH-60 crashes sought; Northrop to participate in AAR studies; Boeing wins Harpoon contract; and DARPA’s LongShot.

Introducing a new aircraft comes with considerable challenges. It can certainly seem like a jigsaw puzzle getting piloted, remotely piloted, or unpiloted aircraft certified for government, cargo, urban air mobility or passenger service.

Wireless charging system developer WiBotic on Feb. 10 announced an energy management software platform for fleet operators of drones and other robotic vehicles.

ASTRONAUTICS, NY has $11m follow-on order from Collins Aerospace to supply inflight connectivity (IFC) hardware.

GARMIN was selected by Joby Aviation to supply G3000 integrated flight deck for its eVTOL aircraft, to enter service in 2024.

CPaT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Star Perú to provide distance learning solutions for pilot training.

Jürgen Schwarz to Head of Commercial at RED Aircraft, Germany.

UNITED AIRLINES agreed to work with Archer Aviation to develop eVTOL aircraft. It expects (together with Mesa Airlines) it would acquire a fleet of up

STARBUST and UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) teamed to create SCALE Aerospace Ventures with $1.4m grant from US Economic Development

Garmin International said Feb. 10 that Joby Aviation has selected the Garmin G3000 integrated avionics suite for the electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle it is developing.

Boeing will be on-ground exhibiting its range of defence products and services capabilities at the biennial International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) taking place take place from the 21st to 25th of February, 2021 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Vertical Aerospace has tapped aerospace composites provider Solvay to supply the VA-1X electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi program.

Its ride-share program challenges current economics and boosts the need for in-space propulsion.

Disruptive paradigms are not a new threat to commercial aviation, even this century, yet here we are. Is this time different?

Initial studies on a UK/French Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon have been completed, and an assessment phase is due to follow.

SEABURY SOLUTIONS extended deal with Ravn Alaska to provide its Alkym MRO IT platform to manage technical operations, logistics, and inventories.