Safran Electrical & Power will supply starter-generation systems for the U.S. Army’s FLRAA programme

Safran Electrical & Power signs agreement with Bell Textron

Safran Electrical & Power has signed an agreement with Bell Textron to supply starter-generation systems for the U.S. Army’s future long-range assault aircraft (FLRAA) programme. The advanced high-voltage starter-generator system, developed by Safran, will meet the evolving electrical needs of military aircraft with its high-speed rotor and advanced power electronics, ensuring excellent control and reliability. […]

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Renegade Air has taken delivery of its first ATR72 cargo aircraft from lessor Abelo © Abelo

Abelo delivers first ATR 72 cargo conversion to Renegade Air in Kenya

Abelo, a lessor specialising in the turboprop segment, has reported the successful delivery of MSN875, a newly converted ATR 72 freighter, to Renegade Air. This milestone marks the introduction of ATR aircraft into the Kenyan aviation sector at Wilson Airport. Previously used for passenger services, the ATR 72 has been converted to meet the growing

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Airbus UpNext unveils superconducting technology demonstrator for hydrogen-powered aircraft

Airbus UpNext has launched a new technological demonstrator aimed at advancing the development of superconducting technologies for use in the electric propulsion systems of future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Dubbed Cryoprop, the new demonstrator will integrate and refine a two megawatt-class superconducting electric propulsion system cooled by liquid hydrogen via a helium recirculation loop. The system was

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Stephen Stasiak named General Manager of Daher’s Stuart, Florida facility

Daher has appointed Stephen Stasiak as the General Manager of its aerostructures facility in Stuart, Florida, one of the company’s largest industrial sites globally. This facility manufactures components for Boeing and Gulfstream Aerospace. Stasiak brings a wealth of experience from the aerospace and defence sectors, having held vice president and general manager roles at Safran,

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IBA says leased helicopter fleet surpasses 10% in 2023, poised to hit 15% by 2030

IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, has reported that the leased helicopter fleet has exceeded ten percent in 2023 and is projected to reach a record 15% by the end of the decade. With over 300 recorded lease transactions in both 2022 and 2023, the leasing market’s growth has outpaced that of previous

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VI&E Solutions and Crisalion Mobility partner to develop and analyse mobility projects

Crisalion Mobility and VI&E Solutions partner for AAM projects

Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish leader in advanced electric mobility solutions, has teamed up with Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E Solutions) to co-develop and evaluate advanced air mobility (AAM) initiatives. These initiatives encompass cargo transport, emergency medical services (EMS), urban air mobility (UAM), regional air mobility (RAM), and tourism. Established in 2021, VI&E Solutions aims

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GE has announced that it will hire over 900 engineers this year © Shutterstock

GE Aerospace to recruit over 900 engineers in 2024

GE Aerospace plans to hire more than 900 engineers in 2024, reflecting its continued focus on innovation to support current aircraft engine programmes and develop new technologies for the future of flight. Hiring has already commenced and will continue throughout the year. Openings include experienced engineer roles for programmes such as CFM International’s revolutionary innovation

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Archer Aviation and Etihad Training have signed an MoU to recruit and train prospective pilots for Archer’s Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi © Archer

Archer Aviation inks partnership with Etihad Training for Midnight aircraft pilot training

Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Etihad Training for a partnership aimed at recruiting and training prospective pilots for Archer’s Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi, facilitating flights across the UAE. The MOU debut took place at the commencement of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking Archer’s inaugural showcase

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Boeing to invest CA$240 million in multiple Québec-based enterprises

Boeing plans to invest in several Québec-based enterprises, including a CA$110 million anchor investment for an Aerospace Development Centre in the new Espace Aéro Innovation Zone. These investments are part of Boeing’s industrial and technological benefits commitment to Canada, linked to the selection of Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon to fulfil its long-term multi-mission aircraft role. Boeing’s

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