Aerospace

Johannes Bussmann will become CEO of MTU Aero Engines in 2025 succeeding Lars Wagner.

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Despite international contentions, production delays and unmet sustainability targets, the industry is set for growth.

Boeing did not rush its production restart following the strike, and the climb to needed rates—notably for the 737—will not come quickly.

Yves Yemsi to Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President-Europe, Middle East and Africa of Latecoere, France.

Brian Wylie was promoted to Chief Operations Officer of Avion Solutions, Huntsville, AL.

MTU AERO ENGINES acquired 3D.AERO (sensor solutions in high-precision surface inspection and painting automation) from Hamburg.

JOBY AVIATION completed for-credit static load testing of its eVTOL tail structure as part of FAA certification program.

Sonaca plans to take a majority stake in Aciturri’s aerostructures activity, thus forming a larger, diversified supplier in the airframe component industry.

KRW40 billion ($27.8 million) was invested in the facility and the designing of the center in 2022.

Aerostructures supplier Latecoere has appointed Yves Yemsi as its new group chief operating officer and president of the EMEA region.

The trinational development of a next-generation fighter is using a less expensive airliner to test airborne systems.

The thermoplastic fuselage demonstrator and advanced composite wing provide technology platforms for Airbus’ next-generation narrowbody.

Quantum computing challenge winners; Electric aircraft familiarization; Large cargo eVTOL; Zero-emission test arena.

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker has announced his intention to depart the agency at the end of President Joe Biden’s term.

KOREA AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (KAI) secured contract extension with Boeing to supply 737 MAX horizontal and vertical tail assemblies through 2032; original deal was set to expire in 2026 and new deal is valued at US$785m.

PRATT & WHITNEY secured FAA approval to update its PW1100G-JM engine type certificate to include the A321XLR for entry into service in 2025; to date, 13 customers have selected GTF engines to power 217 A321XLR aircraft.

AIRBUS confirmed it has launched negotiations with DAHER to acquire some A320 family aerostructures subassembly work, including panels for center wing box, at Malville and Carquefou (near Nantes) in Western France.

Bosco Rico to Vice President-Latin America and Caribbean, based in San Salvador, of GA Telesis.

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS, Canada has shareholder approval to be acquired by FIRAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP.

HONEYWELL says it has made significant progress in exploring strategic alternatives for unlocking shareholder value, including potential separation of its Aerospace business into a standalone company; it plans to provide update in 1Q25.

ELFLY GROUP, Norway signed MOU to order three all-electric, 2-seat BRM Aero B23 Energic aircraft (with H55 battery pack) for 2026 in deal that includes two options. It will act as distributor of aircraft in Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

DAHER opened 1,000 sq meter learning center in Colomiers (near Toulouse) for training systems mechanics, assembly fitters, and cabin integrators.

STONEPEAK, NY agreed to acquire FORGITAL GROUP, Italy (forged and machine-finished components) from Carlyle.

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