VERTICAL AEROSPACE and BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL teamed to explore new applications for VX4 eVTOL, including aerial EMS and cargo transportation; aircraft has been selected by Virgin Atlantic, Avolon, Bristow Group and Iberojet.
CURTISS-WRIGHT was selected by Airbus to provide custom high-voltage DC electric actuation technology, including rotary and linear actuators alongside control and power electronics, for the A350F main deck cargo door.
BRISTOW GROUP signed non-binding MOU to order up to 50 Lilium jets and also collaborate on developing maintenance program for the aircraft, then provide maintenance services for its launch network in Florida.
AEQUS, India and HINDALCO INDUSTRIES, India formed partnership to develop/manufacture aluminum extrusions. THOMPSON AERO SEATING was selected by Virgin Atlantic to supply VantageXL business class suite for its A330-900s.
UNIVERSAL AVIONICS (Elbit Systems) has $33m AerSale contract to supply ClearVision EFVS for 737NGs through 2023.
PRATT & WHITNEY plans in January 2023 to open facility in Bengaluru, India to focus on contract engineering services.
TRIUMPH has Boeing contract to supply wire control cables out of Shelbyville, IN for 737 MAX, 767, 777 and 777X.
PRATT & WHITNEY began FAR33 certification testing of the GTF Advantage engine for first deliveries in 2024.
GKN AEROSPACE teamed with GE Aviation to collaborate in development/maturation of open fan architecture for CFM RISE Technology Demonstration Program. RISE was launched by CFM International (GE Aviation and Safran) in 2021.
RICARDO, UK has multi-year Pratt & Whitney Canada contract to provide engineering support in development of hybrid-electric propulsion technologies, targeting 30% improvement in fuel efficiency/commensurate reduction in emissions.
L3HARRIS was selected by Air Astra to provide ATR 72-600 pilot training out of Bangkok, Thailand through 2026; deal includes type-rating and recurring certifications in prep for September startup of domestic operations in Bangladesh.
ROLLS-ROYCE was selected by flypop, UK to maintain its four Trent 700-powered A330s under TotalCare program.
BOEING unveiled Cascade data modeling tool to show operators the most effective route scenarios by 2050 in pursuit (w/ SAF) of zero carbon future.
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES has Delta contract to perform full interior reconfiguration on 29 737-900ERs by mid-2025.
FACC, Austria was selected by Archer Aviation to supply key fuselage and wing elements for its production eVTOL aircraft for certification in 2024.
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES has 5-year GAMECO contract to provide Integrated Materials Management (IMM) program that includes demand planning, on-site personnel and logistics services, with timely availability of parts and material. TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES agreed to lease six new A220-300s from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2023-2024.
GOL agreed to lease six 737-800BCFs from AerCap for delivery in 2022/2023 for operation for a Latin American e-commerce company.