Boeing wins another 737 MAX order for 15 aircraft Aircraft lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is growing its Boeing 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 15 737-8 jets. DAE had been investing in the 737 MAX by buying…
Muirhead now an approved service centre for Astronics test systems Muirhead Avionics has signed an agreement with Astronics Test Systems as an approved service centre. Muirhead will carry out calibration on the CTS 6000 range of communication testers, commencing with…
US Navy reveals more on plans for sixth generation fighter jet The US Navy has revealed more information on its plans for a sixth generation fighter jet, commonly referred to as F/A-XX. The service branch is leading a development programme, called…
400 ton titanium hot forming press delivered to aerospace supplier Beckwood Press Company, a manufacturer of custom hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, has delivered a 400-ton hydraulic hot forming press to…
SpaceX to land NASA astronauts on the moon with its Starship NASA has selected SpaceX's Starship to land the first astronauts on the lunar surface since the Apollo programme. Sustaining a human presence on the Moon will require the safe and…
Erickson named chief people & diversity officer of Incora Incora has announced that Kevin Erickson has been appointed chief people and diversity officer. Effective April 19, 2021, Erickson leads the company’s global human resources (HR) function, with responsibility for…
Additive drives innovation in the aerospace sector It is estimated that the global additive manufacturing with metal powders market share will reach USD$ 2.6 billion in terms of annual revenue by 2030, as per a recent study…
NASA’s Ingenuity: first ever powered aircraft on another planet NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has become the first aircraft ever to make a powered, controlled flight on another planet. The Ingenuity team at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California…
First P-8 Poseidon aircraft for Norway moves into assembly The first P-8A Poseidon fuselage for Norway has arrived at Boeing’s factory in Renton, Washington, from Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas. This marks a major milestone in the production of…
US Air Force just revealed a first look at its new fighter jet The US Air Force has revealed concept art of its new fighter jet that was designed, built and tested in secret. Last September, USAF's top acquisition official, Will Roper, told…
Senior invests in Stratasys FDM 3D printers Senior Aerospace BWT has enhanced its additive manufacturing capabilities by installing Stratasys 3D printers to spearhead the design, production and deployment of 3D-printed interior aircraft parts for its customers. Located…
Brookhouse Aerospace announces Kaman MBO Brookhouse Aerospace has announced the completion of a management buyout (MBO) of Kaman Corporation on 3rd February 2021, led by Group CEO, Christopher Morris, and Group CFO Matthew Rossiter. The…
Editor's comment: Technology that may shock you Something that somehow passed me by at the start of this year was the introduction of a new law that came into force across the EU: namely, the Conflict Minerals…
A breakthrough for electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft A major breakthrough in electric propulsion for long-range aircraft could soon be on the horizon. The presence of a cold source, in the form of liquid hydrogen, alongside superconducting technologies…
Flattening the machining costs Specialising in transforming operations and driving improvements to ensure streamlined and efficient processes, MSC reveals how it has helped Gardner Aerospace’s improve machine efficiency, productivity and deliver cost savings. …
Women – aviation needs you! Sumati Sharma, founder & co-chair for Women in Aviation & Aerospace Charter, reflects on 16 years of working within aviation and aerospace and how she is encouraging more women to…
Automated with flying colours! A pilot project for automated painting within the aviation industry sees Dürr supply 16 robots for Turkish Aerospace’s highly automated paint shop. Turkish Aerospace is currently building one of…
Handling the landing gear challenge In a Q&A session, Atkins’ senior engineer, James Domone discusses the company’s involvement in providing conceptual, analytical and design engineering services to some of the world’s leading landing gear OEMs.…
