Airbus begins assembly of first future ‘eco-wing’ prototype
Programme will enhance understanding of wing manufacturing and industrialisation Toulouse | Broughton, 22 September 2021 – ‘Wing of Tomorrow’, a major Airbus research and technology…
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Airbus launches extra high performance wing demonstrator to fortify decarbonisation ambition
Toulouse, 22 September 2021 – Airbus has launched an extra-performing wing demonstrator project focused on accelerating and validating technologies that will improve and optimise wing…
Airbus Helicopters starts flight tests with engine back-up system
Paving the way for a future hybridised propulsion system for helicopters Toulouse, 21 September 2021 – Airbus Helicopters, in partnership with the French Civil Aviation Authority DGAC,…
Bell to Showcase Nexus Air Taxi and Iconic Innovations at Smithsonian “FUTURES” Exhibition
New Smithsonian exhibition showcases Bell’s future and legacy innovations and their impact on aviation Washington, D.C. (September 21, 2021) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron…
F-35 weapon capability enhancements for the UK and Italy
BAE Systems and MBDA have secured additional funding to complete the development and integration of next generation weapons capabilities on the UK and Italian F-35…
Airbus and Air New Zealand to study potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft
Air New Zealand and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a joint study to explore the potential for hydrogen-powered aircraft…
Boeing to Build New Factory in Illinois to Produce MQ-25 Stingray
Hundreds of manufacturing jobs will support production of the U.S. Navy’s new unmanned aircraft ST. LOUIS, Sept. 17, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build…
First all-civilian crew launched to orbit aboard SpaceX rocket ship
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Sept 15 (Reuters) – A billionaire e-commerce executive and three less-wealthy private citizens chosen to join him blasted off from Florida on…
ATR and Braathens Regional Airlines Partner with Neste to Accelerate 100% SAF Certification
Manufacturer and airline to collaborate with SAF producer to support further decarbonisation targeting demonstration flight in 2022 Stockholm, September 16, 2021 – As part of…
Phoenix Police Department to upgrade fleet with five new H125 helicopters
Grand Prairie, 16 September 2021 – The Phoenix Police Department has signed a new order to upgrade its airborne law enforcement helicopter fleet with five…
Boeing delivers 22 jets in August, 737 MAX ‘white tails’ nearly gone
SEATTLE/PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Boeing Co delivered 22 airplanes in August amid revived domestic travel and won orders for seven 787s in a respite…
Leonardo reveals the first members of Team AW149 UK – the onshore supply chain behind the AW149
Leonardo is putting forward its latest-generation military AW149 helicopter for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirementAt DSEI 2021, Leonardo is highlighting nine suppliers from towns…