Aerospace

The former CEOs of Airbus and BBA Aviation—Tom Enders and Margaret Billson, respectively—are joining the board of directors of GE Aerospace.

Honeywell’s approach to the market is more about pushing its integrated technology into it, rather than creating new AAM-specific offerings.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark has effectively ruled out an order for A350-1000s if Rolls-Royce does not come up with major improvements to the Trent XWB-97 engine, including a significant thrust increase.

Propulsion and thermal management developer Reaction Engines and hydrogen fuel-cell system developer Cranfield Aerospace Solutions have built on their existing ties.

Leonardo Helicopters is sending its AW169 twin-engine helicopter on a tour of Emirati rotorcraft operators.

Dubbed the AR-2000, the new RWUAS at Dubai Airshow is the latest in an evolving line of more capable, Chinese-developed unmanned rotary-wing vehicles.

Launch of the stretched A220 earlier than 2026 would free production slots for the higher-margin A321 and A321XLR variants—but a few hurdles stand in the way.

Abu Dhabi-based business aviation operator Falcon Aviation Services has partnered with Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight to advance AAM in the UAE.

Startup Samson Sky has conducted the first flight of the Switchblade, a true roadable aircraft planned to be initially offered as a kit for amateur assembly.

GE AEROSPACE booked order from Emirates for another 202 GE9Xs (now 460); deal includes aftermarket support.

JOBY AVIATION completed first-ever eVTOL air taxi flight in New York City at Downtown Manhattan Heliport.

PRATT & WHITNEY has Royal Jordanian order to supply GTFs for 20 A320neo Family aircraft and 10 E190-/E195-E2s on order for delivery starting in late 2023; deal includes long-term EngineWise aftermarket maintenance agreement.

AIR FRANCE-KLM made US$4.7m investment in DG FUELS to support its initial Louisiana-based SAF plant; agreement includes option to purchase up to 25m gallons/75,000 tons of SAF annually over a multi-year period beginning in 2029.

ROLLS-ROYCE completed compatibility testing of 100% SAF on all of its in-production civil engine types: Trent 700; Trent 800; Trent 900; Trent 1000; Trent XWB-84; Trent XWB-97; Trent 7000; BR710; BR725; Pearl 700; Pearl 15; Pearl 10X.

GAMIT, UK has 10-year Condor contract to digitize technical records and provide asset management solutions via ROAM archive records solution.

EVE signed LOI with Kookiejar, Sweden to develop its Urban ATM (Air Traffic Management) system to support vertiport operations in Dubai.

HONEYWELL reports its AAM unit surpassed $10b in business; customers include Archer Aviation, Lilium, Pipistrel, Supernal and Vertical Aerospace.

PRECISION AVIATION GROUP secured additional financing via $400m single-asset secondary market transaction by GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx360 Aerospace Fund) to support accelerated organic growth/acquisition strategy.

TAT TECHNOLOGIES, Israel had $2.5m net income on $29.9m revenues in 3Q23 vs $0.4m loss on $21m in 3Q22.

THALES was selected by Emirates to supply AVANT Up IFE system for up to 205 777Xs for delivery starting in 2025.

SOLASEED AIR, Japan sold 737-800 (38035) to Fuyo General Lease and leased it back; ALM will manage aircraft.

BOEING forecasts (as part of CMO announced earlier this year) demand in Middle East for 3,025 aircraft (1,350 widebodies) over next 20 years, increasing fleet 2.4 times to 3,360; it also sees aftermarket services market of $335b.

ROLLS-ROYCE successfully ran its UltraFan technology demonstrator at max power; initial stage of test used 100% SAF.

VSE AVIATION plans in 1Q24 to open 45,000 sq ft distribution facility in Hamburg. It was also awarded six new distribution agreements worth $750m with several manufacturers; deals are expected to begin in 1Q24, with terms of 1-15 years.

The government has released a request for proposals for an operator for the city-owned heliport.