Aerospace Aircraft & Propulsion

Feb 18, 2022
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Feb 15, 2022
Hybridizing the Hexa ultralight eVTOL could open up new markets for Lift Aircraft.
Feb 15, 2022
While batteries show promise for aviation propulsion, more targeted investments are needed to realize their potential.
Feb 14, 2022
Israeli UAS certified; hybrid-electric Brazilian; Seastar’s “Mini Me”; Boeing’s big SAF buy; hydrogen aviation in South Korea
Feb 07, 2022
Suppliers will sit between a rock and hard place, as list prices fall and manufacturing costs rise.
Oct 19, 2021
Two different approaches to reaching 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in aircraft have been tested in flight. 
Oct 19, 2021
Safran has begun producing Arriel 2E helicopter engines in Texas to support the U.S. Army’s purchase of the B-model UH-72 Lakota helicopter.
Oct 14, 2021
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rebuilt its State of Design capabilities after delegating the task to EASA almost two decades ago. 
Oct 14, 2021
Universal Hydrogen (UH2) has raised an additional $62 million in funding to take the startup through initial flight testing of its hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion conversion for regional turboprops. 
Oct 13, 2021
The first announced application for EP Systems’ EPiC lithium-ion battery module, the eDA40 is designed for use as an electric circuit trainer.
Oct 12, 2021
Irish cargo airline operator ASL Aviation Holdings plans to convert up to 10 ATR 72s to zero-emission fuel-cell propulsion after signing a letter of intent to be Universal Hydrogen’s (UH2) launch customer in the cargo turboprop market.
Oct 12, 2021
Almost two-fifths of British and European skilled aviation workers reported moving out of the industry, according to a newly launched industry survey from aviation talent recruitment specialists JMC Recruitment Solutions.
Oct 12, 2021
In the world of business aviation where secrets are hard to keep Honda successfully surprised attendees at NBAA by revealing the HondaJet 2600 concept – an all-new, long-range light jet with trans-continental capability.