Aerospace

Dassault Aviation Group delivered 26 new Falcon jets in 2023, compared to 32 in 2022, according to Dassault.

Space-tug startup Momentus may have received a fatal blow after losing the U.S. Space Development Agency’s recent competition for 18 Tranche 2 satellites.

German aerospace industry sources says Berlin's proposed €2 billion cut would sound the death knell for development of SAF before it begins in the country.

Figeac Aero's announcement signals to OEMs that they can count on the critical supplier, the future of which was once at stake during the COVID crisis.

The AAM Stock Composite fell by roughly 4% in the week ending Jan. 12, building on a weak start to 2024.

Airbus Helicopters is acquiring U.S.-based uncrewed aircraft systems developer Aerovel to bolster its portfolio of tactical UAS products.

NASA's new X-59 demonstrator, unveiled Jan. 12, promises to dampen sonic booms into a mere thud.

ROLLS-ROYCE signed 5-year deal with Aerogility for AI-based solution to develop highly complex forecasts for safe and trusted business decisions.

HONEYWELL renewed its contract with Lufthansa Group for flight efficiency software; new deal adds Lufthansa Cityline as a new user.

Supernal has good reason to be confident.

A number of GIFAS members, not only small suppliers, face a combination of financial problems.

The U.S. Air Force has an interest in exploring small eVTOLs with light payloads between 400 and 500 lb., as well as even smaller aircraft with payloads of 100-250 lb.

With its Moon landing no longer a possibility, Peregrine was repurposed for in-space operations.

Over 50 years, the capability and complexity of the Lockheed Martin F-16 have evolved from lightweight day fighter to multirole combat aircraft.

The space agency is slowing Artemis missions to address crew safety challenges.

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The loss of the Peregrine lunar lander mission was unfortunate but irrelevant for Cert-1 objectives.

As bad as it is for Boeing, it could have been a lot worse. Listen in as our editors discuss the Alaska Airlines midair blowout.

Problematic Spirit AeroSystems-supplied 737-9 panels evaded Boeing quality checks and may have caused a Jan. 5 Alaska Airlines accident.

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

FAA formally notified Boeing that it is conducting an investigation to determine if Boeing failed to ensure completed products conformed to its approved design and were in a condition for safe operation in compliance with FAA regulations.

Cédric Eloy to Head of the Industrial Services Division of Daher, France.

Aymeric Daher to Head of the Logistics Division of Daher, France (effective February 1).

AIRBUS delivered 112 commercial aircraft (11 A220s; 81 A320neo Family; six A330s; and 14 A350s) in December 2023 vs 98 (eight A220s; 76 A320neo Family; four A330s; and 10 A350s) in December 2022; and 735 (68 A220s; 571 A320neo Family; 32 A330s; and 64 A350s) in 2023 vs 661 (53 A220s; 516 A320neo Family; 32 A330s; and 60 A350s) in 2022.

SAFRAN was selected by VoltAero to supply electrical wiring for Cassio 330 propulsion and power distribution systems.