Aerospace

L2 AVIATION and SDA teamed to open repair facility for SpectraLux D-Link datalink system to handle 20 units per month.

AIRBUS FLIGHT ACADEMY EUROPE took delivery of first four of eight Elixir training aircraft as part of its sustainable development strategy.

SAFRAN signed framework deal with Moroccan Govt to develop country's aerospace ecosystem by developing high-quality local supply chain, strengthening research and technology activities/engineering services and training workforce.

MAEVE AEROSPACE is establishing facility at Oberpfaffenhofen to accelerate development of 80-seat hybrid-electric M80 aircraft as replacement for current regional jets and turboprops.

THRUST CAPITAL PARTNERS, Canada acquired Quebec-based DCM GROUP (component manufacturer).

BURRANA, Irvine, CA was selected by Airbus to supply its RISE Power in-seat power supply system as BFE option for A320 Family aircraft; it has initially been selected by two airlines for installation on 170 aircraft.

Orbit Fab and ispace have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing rocket propellants from lunar resources.

Whether it be through fleet renewal or seat reconfiguration, falling emissions per ASK are always a positive thing.

The goal for aviation fuel in 2030 to be 5% less carbon intensive than conventional jet fuel will be partly achieved through lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF).

The AAM Stock Composite slipped nearly 3% during the week ended Dec. 8, underperforming major equity indexes in the U.S.

Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope to COO in 2024, a move that catapults the veteran Boeing leader on to the short list of potential CEO successors.

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer hope the worst supplier and production problems are behind them, but engine issues continue to hold them back.

Maeve Aerospace has revealed plans for an 80-seat hybrid-electric turboprop offering 40% lower fuel burn in cruise than the aircraft it is replacing.

The three partners are initially focused on metropolitan areas like Tokyo, but eventually aim to expand eVTOL operations across Japan.

German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.

The coming year is shaping up to be even better than 2023 for aerospace and defense companies with both cash flow and profitability looking robust.

A new book takes the wraps off the secret flight-test history of the facility in the Nevada Test and Training Range like no one ever has before. Listen in to hear from author Peter Merlin.

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

This year’s winners represent an assortment of first-time entrants and veteran Aviation Week Photo Contest entrants.

With backgrounds in photography, journalism, art and design, our judges bring an appreciation for aesthetics and love of aviation.

Inbound travel from overseas to Japan is booming, but outbound tourism is unlikely to fully recover until late 2024.

Elroy Air’s Chaparral, Electra’s Goldfinch and Daher’s EcoPulse take the next step in electric aircraft propulsion.

PROTON-PM, Russia created an automated test control system for the PD-8 aircraft engine reversing device used on the Sukhoi SSJ-New.

William Carrigan to General Manager of Allfast Fastening Systems, City of Industry, CA.

LILIUM began production of the Lilium Jet with arrival of first fuselage on final assembly line at Wessling, Germany.