Aerospace

Impulse Space has unveiled additional details about its Helios kick stage, which is scheduled for a demonstration launch mission in early 2026.

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has rung the alarm bell on behalf of the Boeing 737 MAX customer base, which 2023 order numbers show is falling further behind Airbus.

Boeing goes back to basics to transform retired MD-90 for future truss-braced wing test role.

The agency and airframer are overcoming atmospheric and technical challenges to see how sustainable aviation fuel affects emissions and contrails.

Regardless of who shot down the A-50 AEW, its loss is a major embarrassment for Russian Air Force commanders.

Astrobotic is projecting its troubled Peregrine lunar lander will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere over the South Pacific Ocean two days earlier than previous estimates.

AIRBUS successfully powered on its ZEROe iron pod (hydrogen-propulsion system), includes electric motors and cooling units, at 1.2 MW; it says test is pivotal step on roadmap to put a hydrogen-propulsion aircraft into service by 2035.

AIDC announced that it has completed the initial design of a PT6A-68B-powered basic trainer aircraft to fill requirement of the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) to replace 40 Beechcraft T-34C aircraft by 2033.

Lynda Coffman to Chief Executive Officer of Women in Aviation International.

BARNES GROUP sold automotive assets (Associated Spring and Hänggi) to One Equity Partners to focus on aerospace; deal is expected to net $150m.

WIELAND is investing $500m to expand and modernize its copper alloy product manufacturing facility at East Alton, IL

SURF AIR was selected by Z.Boskovic Air Charters, Kenya to upgrade 15 Cessna Caravans with electric powertrains.

JOBY AVIATION and ATLANTIC AVIATION agreed to establish sites, including the installation of Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS), for electric air taxi operations in Los Angeles/New York City metropolitan areas.

Dr. Naveed Sherwani to an Advisor-ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) Program of Spirit Electronics, Phoenix.

ARCHER AVIATION and ATLANTIC AVIATION signed MOU to establish sites for electric aircraft operations, including Archer’s Midnight air taxi, in Los Angeles/New York City metro areas, along with Northern California and South Florida.

AERO ENGINE SOLUTIONS was selected by Allegiant Air to provide CFM56-5B engine and parts management program.

Philip Hansom to Vice President-Commercial of Dynam Aviation Ireland.

FAA says it is now reviewing data from first 40 737-9 inspections to approve inspection/maintenance process for return to service. It is also investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices/production lines, including those involving Spirit AeroSystems

iBASE-T, CA was selected by Ratier-Figeac (Collins Aerospace) to provide software to digitize processes at Figeac, France and Casablanca, Morocco.

ACL AIRSHOP expanded its ULD provision agreement with Silk Way West Airlines.

Clare Maloney to Vice President-Powerplants & Engineering of Aeolus Engine Services, Ireland.

PENTAGON 2000 SOFTWARE was selected by Aviation Inventory Repair to provide 2000SQL to automate procedures and support customer growth.

U.S. startup Surf Air Mobility has signed on another African operator to its backlog of carriers awaiting electric conversions of their Cessna Caravan fleets.

Wing has introduced a larger delivery drone, sized to fulfill larger orders.

Astroscale U.S. has unveiled details of the concept of operations for its in-space refueler spacecraft being developed for the U.S. Space Force.