ConnectivityNova Systems Opts for Astronautics AeroSync Max - AIN, Feb. 28 Nova Systems decided to use Astronautics AeroSync Max’s wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS) for its helicopters, AIN reported. Nova Systems plans to install 20 of these AGCSs in its Leonardo AW139 and…
MilitaryUSAF Lays Out Details of Possible HH-60W Upgrades The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio has laid out some details of possible upgrades to the HH-60W Jolly Green II personnel recovery/combat search and rescue…
Air TaxiAirbus unveils CityAirbus NextGen prototype ahead of test campaign - March 7, Vertical Magazine Airbus unveiled its new CityAirbus NextGen prototype eVTOL during a ceremony at its facility in Donauworth, Germany, Vertical Magazine reported. The vehicle’s flight test campaign is due to start there later this…
MilitaryPivotal Delivers Four BlackFly light eVTOLs for U.S. Air Force evaluation; Contracted for Eight Aircraft Pivotal, a market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has delivered four of eight BlackFlys and two flight simulators for lease to MTSI for evaluation…
Air TaxiJoby Completes Third Stage of FAA Certification Process Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has become the first developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to complete the…
Editor's NoteEngine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization - Feb. 18, AIN The big three turbofan makers, CFM International, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce are heavily investing in multistage work to decarbonize air transport, AIN reported. These manufacturers are starting with standardizing the use…
Aircraft MaintenanceRolls-Royce Reveals Aggressive Trent Family Upgrade Campaign - Feb. 22, Aviation Week Rolls-Royce revealed details of its broad upgrade effort for its Trent 1000, 7000 and XWB engine family that seeks to improve durability and bolster longer term market positioning, Aviation Week reported. The…
Editor's NoteCoalition Will Study Unapproved Parts Safeguards - Feb. 22, Aviation Week The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition (ASCIC) is working on a formal effort to develop better safeguards against unapproved parts from entering the commercial aviation supply chain, Aviation Week reported. This group…