Aerospace

Erik Lindbergh-founded VerdeGo looks to develop hybrid-electric distributed propulsion systems for the eVTOL market.

Turkish Airlines organised the second edition of the Black Sea MENA Tourism and Investment Summit in Ordu, Turkey from 4th to 6th of May.

The Dubai HeliShow, the biennial international helicopter technology and operations exhibition dedicated to the helicopter industry, will showcase for the first time the latest trends in helicopters at the Royal Pavilion at the Al Maktoum International Airport as part of Dubai South’s strategic move to become a world-class regional hub for helicopter operations and maintenance.

The Turkish Airlines Office in Kuwait, recently held the 7th Annual Travel Agencies Awards ceremony honouring the dedication them of their support and contribution to the growing demand for the national carrier of Turkey records an impressive growth of 45% in passenger traffic throughout 2017.

Business France is organising the French Pavilion at Airport Show Dubai from the 7th to 9th of May 2018 at Dubai World Trade Center.

A Royal Jordanian flight on the Amman-Aqaba route was operated by an all-female crew on the occasion of the International Women’s Day today.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2018 showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 4.6% compared to January 2017.

Etihad Aviation Group has marked the 2018 International Women’s Day with a week of engaging activities featuring a number of leading women from across the UAE.

AeroVironment has announced that a major country in the Middle East has awarded the company a contract valued at $44.5 million (USD) for PumaTM II AE small UAS featuring the new Mantis i45 sensor.

Xwing emerges from stealth mode to reveal plans to bring autonomy to small general aviation aircraft and electric VTOL vehicles.

The Emirates Group, and its affiliated entities including Flydubai, have signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board, Government of Andhra Pradesh, to establish a framework for collaboration in various aviation areas to support and invest in the development of Andhra Pradesh’s aviation sector.

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates airline, has clinched the award for ‘Excellence in Management’ at the 10th annual Loyalty Awards 2018 organised by FlightGlobal and Global Flight and held in Bangkok on 6th February.

Paramount Group, the African based global aerospace and defence company, has handed over a Mirage V airframe to Rhodesfield Technical High School to mark the official launch of the first Engineering School of Specialisation in Aviation, and to celebrate its partnership with Gauteng’s Department of Education which encourages learners towards careers in aviation.

Qatar Airways Group has published its Sustainability Report 2016-17, providing a comprehensive review of the Group’s extensive commitment to environmental sustainability.

Citing a shortfall in combat capacity, the U.S. Air Force Association’s Mitchell Institute proposes the near-term fielding of manned-unmanned fighter teams.

The EAA AirVenture event spotlighted emerging technologies that will affect not just general aviation but also the future development of urban transportation.

The successful first flight of Airbus’ BelugaXL oversize airlifter marks an important milestone in further enhancing the company’s industrial network to support its production output – including the ramp-up in assembly rates for single-aisle and widebody commercial jetliners.

AR opens the possibility of an infinitely tailorable cockpit for a future generation of pilots.

UK universities prepare for Brexit; Singapore paves way for urban drones; UTAS expands “see-all” ISR sensor; wanted: airborne lidar standards; food aid delivery by drone.

Ethiopian Airlines and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services to build the Leading Cargo Logistics provider JV company in Africa.

Difficulty finding suitable engines is fueling pressure to set less stringent noise and emissions standards for supersonic aircraft.

Propulsion, automation and protection enabled by unmanned-aircraft technology brings a new approach to manned flying.

The UK has a very important advantage in developing a new European combat aircraft.

South African Airways (SAA) won Best Airline Staff in Africa’ award at the annual World Airline Awards hosted by Skytrax, last week.

UK backs Rolls on electric; Terrafugia updates flying car; Zephyr in new record bid; Coyote to counter drones; Hybrid-electric push; Pratt sponsors GoFly; Raytheon hypersonics for DARPA; Titanium applications advance.