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UK Pavilion Features Strong Showing From Tech Start-ups

As it wrestles with a challenging economic environment, the UK's aerospace and defense companies have flocked to the 2023 Paris Air Show in large numbers.
The U.K. pavilion at Paris Air Show 2023
Aircraft

Sikorsky Black Hawk: 21st Century Chapter in PZL Mielec's Storied History

Poland’s PZL Mielec not only builds the Sikorsky Black Hawk, but it serves as a major supplier to Lockheed Martin’s F-16 program.
A pair of Sikorsky Black Hawks grace the tarmac outside PZL Mielec's factory in Poland.
Aircraft

Boeing's Deal Pledges Return to Stability, Schedule Fidelity

Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal expects order announcements in Paris as he aims to reduce delivery delays and assuage angry customers.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal (right) and Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker appear at the 2022 Farnborough Airshow to mark the sale of 25 Boeing 737 Max 10s. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Airlines

EU Sets World’s Largest SAF Blending Mandate

New European rules call for an obligation for minimum sustainable aviation uplift for flights within and departing the EU from 2025.
KLM has used SAF blends for all its flights departing Amsterdam
Aircraft

GKN Spends Big to Chase NetZero Technology Leadership Role

UK aerospace group GKM wants to be a key enabler of the aviation industry's commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
GKN's automated fiber-placement machine.
Rotorcraft

Airbus H145 a Popular Choice for European Air Ambulances

The five-blade Airbus Helicopters H145 is gaining traction with European air ambulance operators.
Norwegian Air Ambulance Airbus H145D3 helicopter
Aircraft

2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale

2023 Paris Air Show Flying Display Preview: Dassault Falcon 6X, Airbus A321XLR, Dassault Rafale
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Aircraft

Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023

Embraer's E195-E2 Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
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FutureFlight

VoltAero Unveils First Cassio 330 Prototype Aircraft Ahead of First Flight

The pusherprop model is set to start its flight test campaign in the next few weeks.
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ATC

Collins Stakes Claim on Future of Air Traffic Management

Raytheon reorganization integrates the company’s ATM systems business into Collins subsidiary.
Raytheon Technologies air traffic management
Aircraft

AI Drives Technology for Raytheon Intelligent Sensing

Raytheon’s RAIVEN offers pilots faster and more precise threat identification.
 Raytheon Raiven
Engines

Raytheon Hybrid-electric Demo Completes 1st Engine Run

Raytheon is developing a portfolio of sustainable aviation technologies, including the STEP-Tech hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator.
Raytheon STEP-Tech
Avionics

High-voltage Electric Aircraft Need Improved Connectors

TE Connectivity is displaying a wide array of high-voltage connectors for new eVTOL aircraft.
TE Connectivity is displaying high-voltage connectors for eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft

Aviation Chases Carbon Cutting Quantum Leap

With climate change metrics intensifying, air transport has a mountain to climb to achieve the legally-binding net-zero carbon requirement in 2050.
JetZero's Blended Wing Body airliner concept
Aircraft

Embraer and Nidec Partner on Electric Propulsion Systems

Embraer and Nidec, a Japanese manufacturer of electric motors, will jointly develop propulsion systems for electric aircraft, including Eve's eVTOL.
(L to r) Nidec’s Takamitsu Araki and Michael Briggs appear with Embraer’s Francisco Gomes Neto and Dimas Douglas Tomelin.
Engines

General Atomics Gray Eagle Flies with New Powerplant

The HFE 2.0 engine provides the MQ-1C with more power for both improved performance as well as better reliability.
Gray Eagle HFE 2.0
Avionics

Ontic Voted In as Member of the AAQG

Ontic manufactures aerospace components under license to OEMs and has operations in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Ontic
Avionics

Pannoramix Satcom Antenna Captures Multi-band Birds

Greenerwave has unveiled the Pannoramix multibeam ground antenna, which can communicate with a variety of satellites and frequencies.
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Aircraft

Trelleborg Expands Delivery of Aerospace Sealing Technologies

New polymer solutions and acquisitions maintain Trelleborg as a global leader in sealing solutions for the aerospace sector.
Trelleborg seals for hydraulic actuators in flight controls
Aircraft

ATR Shows Off Purpose-built Freighter Variant

European turboprop manufacturer ATR brought two aircraft to the Paris Airshow, including the ATR 72-600F, which will take part in the flying display.
ATR Cargo variant
Sustainability and Environment

GKN Aerospace Open Global Tech Center in the Netherlands

GKN Aerospace's new Global Technology Center in Hoogeveen will explore lightweight thermoplastic composites and high-power electrical systems.
GKN Aerospace thermoplastics R&D

CRP Tech Showcasing 3D-printed Composite Aero Parts

CRP Technology is displaying functional prototypes of flight-ready, 3D composite parts for the aerospace industry.
CRP Technology 3D parts
Maintenance and Modifications

Liebherr Teams with Aeroman on Heat Exchangers

Aeroman can accommodate 46 aircraft inside its six-hangar facility and will maintain heat exchangers for A320s.
Liebherr, Aeroman agreement
Aircraft

Airbus, Boeing Raise 20-Year Forecasts For Aircraft Deliveries

Airbus and Boeing expect that manufacturers will deliver more than 40,000 new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years.
Boeing 737 Max
Engines

MTU Backs Electric Motors for Zero-Emission Flight

Engine maker MTU acquired eMoSys, a German electric motor developer, earlier this year.
MTU booth
Aircraft

Structures Firm Offers Temporary Airbus A380 Hangars

Losberger De Boer offers open-air, temporary Airbus A380 hangars for fleet reintroductions and light maintenance.
A380 temporary hangar
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin's Airship Goes Private

AT2 Aerospace has taken control of Lockheed Martin’s Hybrid Airship project.
bulbous proportions of AT2
Aircraft

ATR Touts Strong Growth Prospects

ATR, the Toulouse-based turboprop manufacturer, plans to reveal orders at the Paris Airshow and prove a sustained interest in its regional airframes.
ATR 72-600 powered by Pratt & Whitney PW127 turboprops
Aircraft

Eve Steps Up Ground Tests Ahead of eVTOL Prototype Assembly

Selection of the main equipment suppliers for Eve’s eVTOL vehicle will happen during the second half of the year, according to company executives.
Eve eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Pushes X2 For NATO NextGen Rotorcraft

Sikorsky has teamed with Leonardo to investigate its compound helicopter technology for NATO's Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability program.
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