News | Aerospace Manufacturing

News

Manufacturing of Tempest fighter jet demonstrator begins

Manufacturing of Tempest fighter jet demonstrator begins

The manufacturing and assembly of the main aircraft structure of the Tempest fighter jet demonstrator is underway, BAE Systems has announced. 

7th August 2024

News
Airframe Designs collaborates in satellite comms technology

Airframe Designs collaborates in satellite comms technology

LeoSat Solutions unveiled a groundbreaking satellite communications antenna at the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg in a collaborative effort between UK JV partners Reliasat, 21Aero and Airframe Designs.

7th August 2024

News
Triumph and Lockheed Martin extend F-35 sustainment agreement

Triumph and Lockheed Martin extend F-35 sustainment agreement

Triumph Group's Actuation Products & Services business has extended its repair and technical support agreement with Lockheed Martin as part of F-35 fleet readiness support.

7th August 2024

News
Electric air taxi company applies for certification in Australia

Electric air taxi company applies for certification in Australia

Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger services, has formally applied for its aircraft to be certified for use in Australia, the company has announced.

7th August 2024

News
Rolls-Royce begins testing next generation B-52 engine

Rolls-Royce begins testing next generation B-52 engine

Rolls-Royce has started testing on the F130 engine in Indianapolis, the engine maker has announced, another step towards delivering for the US Air Force B-52J Stratofortress.

7th August 2024

News
New Bell long range assault aircraft enters next major phase

New Bell long range assault aircraft enters next major phase

The US Army’s Future Vertical Lift programme has taken a major step forward as Bell's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) entered the next major phase of development.

6th August 2024

News
Boeing delivers first MH-139A production aircraft to USAF

Boeing delivers first MH-139A production aircraft to USAF

Boeing has delivered the first MH-139A Grey Wolf production aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).

6th August 2024

News
Final testing and launch prep for new commercial spaceplane starts

Final testing and launch prep for new commercial spaceplane starts

Commercial space company Sierra Space has announced final testing and launch preparations for its Dream Chaser spaceplane and Shooting Star cargo module have commenced at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

6th August 2024

News
Boom Supersonic reveals Overture aircraft and engine developments

Boom Supersonic reveals Overture aircraft and engine developments

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, has announced milestones across its Overture airliner and Symphony engine programmes.

2nd August 2024

News
Farnborough proves the apex of aviation in 2024

Farnborough proves the apex of aviation in 2024

Farnborough International Airshow 2024 has delivered its busiest event in recent decades, with a 33% increase on visitors, 57% increase on delegation attendance and more than $105 billion in commercial deals announced by industry primes, according to organisers. 

2nd August 2024

News
GKN gives update on Airbus next-generation wing tech programme

GKN gives update on Airbus next-generation wing tech programme

GKN Aerospace has given an update on an Airbus programme to develop new wing technology, which the tier-one supplier is a partner on.

2nd August 2024

News
Search for new spaceplane's potential landing locations continues

Search for new spaceplane's potential landing locations continues

Commercial space technology company, Sierra Space, has announced two additional partners will help accelerate the investigation into Spaceport Oita in Kunisaki, Oita, Japan, as a potential landing site in Asia for Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser.

2nd August 2024

News
NEXT

Sign up for our FREE Digital Subscription