Virgin Orbit Terminating 85% Of Its Staff

By Michael Bruno Mar 31, 2023
Virgin Orbit will be laying off around 85% of its staff by April 3, the company announced after failing to secure “meaningful” funding.
Commercial Space
Mission Robotic Vehicle Is Poised For 2024 Launch
Momentum for in-space servicing, space logistics and manufacturing is building.
audra.avizieni… Fri, 03/31/2023 - 08:00
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Podcast: Farewell MD-11 As Cargo Market Moves On
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the McDonnell Douglas MD-11’s legacy now that FedEx and UPS have both announced plans to retire the trijet.
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Accelerator Starburst Firm Opens Washington Office
Aerospace accelerator and strategic advisory firm Starburst is targeting government funding for aerospace technologies and expanding into Washington.
michael.stearn… Thu, 03/30/2023 - 18:35
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Zeroavia And Braathens To Explore Hydrogen Flights In Sweden

By Graham Warwick Mar 30, 2023
Hydrogen-electric propulsion developer ZeroAvia has partnered with three entities to develop commercial routes using its zero-emission fuel-cell powertrains.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Daily Memo: Lilium, Vertical Aerospace Face Precarious Cash Runway

By Ben Goldstein Mar 30, 2023
Whether each company in the advanced air mobility (AAM) race has the necessary capital to see their plans through to certification remains an open question.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Vertical Secures eVTOL Design Authority From UK CAA

By Graham Warwick Mar 30, 2023
UK startup Vertical Aerospace has received design organization approval from the the country’s Civil Aviation Authority.
Advanced Air Mobility

Sumitomo Mitsui Investment Boosts Rotorcraft Lessor LCI

By Tony Osborne Mar 30, 2023
Helicopter lessor LCI has been bolstered by investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co.
Aircraft & Propulsion

FlyBlade India Signs eVTOL Ops And Infrastructure Partnerships

By Graham Warwick Mar 30, 2023
FlyBlade India has signed multiple memoranda of understanding to establish advanced air mobility operations and infrastructure in India.
Advanced Air Mobility

Big Military Sats Look For A Place Amid The Smallsat Trend

By Brian Everstine Mar 30, 2023
The U.S. Space Development Agency is poised to test its small-satellite constellation.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Opinion: Reduce Aerospace OEM-To-Supplier Payment Terms

By Kevin Michaels Mar 30, 2023
Increasing payment terms will exacerbate supplier distress and ultimately could thwart the ability of OEMs to reach production goals.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Despite Waning Deliveries, ATR CEO Bets On Production Ramp-Up

By Thierry Dubois Mar 30, 2023
In an interview, ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude says she is planning on progressively increasing the OEM’s annual output to 80 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

SITA's Europe President Sees 10-Min. Max For Vertiport Screening, Boarding

By Ben Goldstein Mar 29, 2023
The true vision of UAM, and the time savings it can produce, can be achieved only if the process of transiting in and out of vertiports is capped.
Advanced Air Mobility

Halo Space Plans Second Test Flight Of Stratospheric Balloon Capsule

By Garrett Reim Mar 29, 2023
Halo Space of Madrid plans a second flight test of its stratospheric tourist balloon capsule in the “first semester of 2023.”
Commercial Space
SES And Intelsat Confirm Merger Talks
Space-based connectivity provider SES confirmed it was in talks with U.S. rival Intelsat, marking the latest tie-up of satellite system providers.
michael.stearn… Wed, 03/29/2023 - 19:16
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Japanese Package Carrier Backs Regent’s Seagliders
Japan’s Yamato Holdings has invested in Regent to expand the market for its wing-in-ground-effect vehicles to include parcel delivery and logistics.
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Survey Copter Unveils VTOL-Capable Fixed-Wing UAS
French aircraft developer Survey Copter has unveiled a vertical-takeoff-and-landing-capable UAS targeted for use by special forces.
michael.stearn… Wed, 03/29/2023 - 17:21
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Rotorcraft Asia & Unmanned Systems Asia 2023 - Registration is now

Mar 29, 2023
The upcoming edition will be centred around knowledge forums and a product showcase pavilion highlighting unmanned innovations
Aerospace

Gyroplane Developer Skyworks Moving Certification To UK

By Graham Warwick Mar 29, 2023
U.S. gyroplane developer Skyworks Aeronautics plans to move testing and certification to the UK.
Advanced Air Mobility

Lilium’s Battery Meets Life-Cycle Goal For eVTOL Operation

By Graham Warwick Mar 29, 2023
Liliium is encouraged by the results of independent tests of the silicon-anode lithium-ion cells that will be used in its seven-seat Lilium Jet.
Advanced Air Mobility

Altaport In Partnerships To Support Vertiport Automation System

By Ben Goldstein Mar 29, 2023
Advanced air mobility (AAM) startup Altaport has announced partnerships intended to complement its vertiport automation solution.
Advanced Air Mobility
Japan Returns To Global Arms Trade
The Japanese defense ministry and leading companies in the country are working to lower costs and strengthen the supply chain.
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Why The Aerospace Industry's Workforce Issues Will Endure

By Michael Bruno Mar 29, 2023
The aerospace and defense Industry has an attraction and retention problem of its own making.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Startup Spotlight: AURA AERO

By Ben Goldstein Mar 28, 2023
Aura Aero is a French AAM) startup with ambitions of building a family of electric regional aircraft.
Advanced Air Mobility

Joby Strengthens Presence In Washington Ahead Of Service Launch

By Graham Warwick Mar 28, 2023
With both securing certification and preparing for operations looming, Joby Aviation has beefed up its board of directors.
Advanced Air Mobility