Aerospace

PILATUS launched PC-7 MKX smart basic trainer with new glass cockpit.
Aerospace

AIRBUS forecasts delivery of 2,440 freighters (880 new-build/1,560 conversions; 50% for replacement) over next 20 years, increasing global freighter
Aerospace

AIRBUS forecasts need for 39,020 new aircraft (29,690 small; 5,340 medium; 3,990 large), plus >550,000 pilots and >710,000 technicians, over next 20
Aerospace

By Mark Carreau
The airless lunar environment will require some customized assessments by those inspired to initiate scientific inquiries or invest in the commercial ventures that NASA hopes will help it establish a sustained human presence at the Moon. This is where Houston’s Aegis Aerospace believes it could become game changing.
Space

By Graham Warwick
Airbus flies formation; Pipistrel powers Airflow; New Zealand tie-up on debris; Zipline to deliver in U.S.; and green hydrogen supply.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
Technologies, data-sharing experiments in Project Convergence 21 to shape U.S. Army’s modernization priorities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
EDGE has unveiled the QX-5 and QX-6 systems at Dubai, expanding its range of autonomous offerings.
Dubai Airshow

By Guy Norris
After recent input from both commercial and cargo airline customers, Boeing has been encouraged to stretch the 777-8 baseline and may now use this design as the basis for the 777XF.
Dubai Airshow

By Jens Flottau
Replacing aging Boeing 747Fs is a key part of the A350F market, Airbus believes.
Dubai Airshow

By Guy Norris
Airbus’ decision this year to introduce a cargo version of the A350 to take on the 777F may see Boeing expedite the launch of its next-generation freighter.
Dubai Airshow

By Graham Warwick
Zipline plans to deliver medical supplies by drone to homes in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area under a partnership with Intermountain Healthcare.
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Air Canada and Canadian clean-energy company Carbon Engineering plan to explore the potential use of direct air capture technology to remove CO2 from the atmosphere for permanent storage or use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Aircraft & Propulsion

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was named by Aero HygenX as non-exclusive global distributor of its RAY line of autonomous UV-C disinfecting robots for aircraft.
Aerospace

EMBRAER and MULTISIM, The Netherlands signed MOU to discuss a potential partnership for developing defense and dual-use training solutions.
Aerospace

SEKISUI AEROSPACE has acquired Continuous Compression Molding (CCM) thermoplastics technology/equipment for installation at its Renton, WA facility.
Aerospace

HÉROUX-DEVTEK had C$7.5m net profit on C$131m sales in second quarter ended Sept 30 vs C$3.8m on C$137m a year ago.
Aerospace

EFW

EFW has Eurowings contract to provide composite spare parts, including floor panels/cargo linings, for A320 Family aircraft.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
High-speed vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft developer Transcend Air is conducting ground tests of its Vy 400 tiltwing concept at a drag-racing venue near its Boston headquarters while continuing to raise funds to support full-scale development.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
U.S. startup working with Honeywell and EaglePicher to define a megawatt-class propulsion system for 100-seat regional jets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Pierson, CEO from 1985 to 1998, pushed Airbus to integrate, helping transform it into a global aircraft manufacturing powerhouse.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Most respondents to a new Aviation Week/Bank of America survey say they want a new larger narrowbody or small widebody from Boeing—soon.
Aircraft & Propulsion

LEONARDO had €229m net income on €9.6b revenues for first nine months of 2021 vs €137m on €9b a year ago; it has €35.2b backlog. Aerostructures
Aerospace

PIPISTREL, Slovenia was selected by Airflow, CA to supply motors, motor controllers and batteries for eSTOL aircraft now in development; Airflow team
Aerospace

By Graham Warwick
Electric aircraft pioneer Pipistrel will supply startup Airflow with motors, controllers and batteries for its proof-of-concept aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

INTELSAT was selected by Rex to provide 2Ku Wi-Fi systems for six 737-800s.
Aerospace