San Jose, California, May 2025 — U.S. advanced materials company Lyten has announced a milestone breakthrough in domestic battery manufacturing by producing battery-grade lithium-metal foil entirely within the United States. This development marks a pivotal step forward in reducing dependency on foreign-sourced critical minerals and bolstering national energy and defence security. Lyten’s lithium-sulfur battery technology, […]
Rome, 14 May 2025 – In a strategic alignment of national expertise and industrial capacity, Enel, Ansaldo Energia, and Leonardo have officially launched Nuclitalia, a new entity focused on the research and development of next-generation nuclear technologies. The newly formed limited liability company—Nuclitalia S.r.l.—will be at the forefront of Italy’s renewed engagement with sustainable nuclear […]
NUCLITALIA ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE NEXT-GEN NUCLEAR IN ITALYRead More »
The Netherlands – 12 May 2025 — APOC, the Netherlands-based trading and leasing specialist, has appointed Craig Skilton as Vice President – Components, marking a strategic move to accelerate the company’s expanding global operations in aircraft parts and services. With a sharp focus on building inventory and delivering tailored airline support programmes, Skilton’s arrival signals […]
APOC APPOINTS CRAIG SKILTON AS VP – COMPONENTS TO DRIVE GLOBAL GROWTH STRATEGYRead More »
London, UK / New York, USA – May 2025 — Vertical Aerospace [NYSE: EVTL], the UK-headquartered pioneer in electric aviation, has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of three high-profile executives: James Keith (JK) Brown, Kris Haber, and Carsten Stendevad. The move signals a decisive step in advancing the company’s commercial strategy and […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 13 May 2025 — In a landmark move, AviLease, the Saudi-headquartered global aircraft lessor, has placed its first-ever direct order with Boeing for up to 30 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement includes a firm order for 20 737-8 jets with options for an additional 10, supporting AviLease’s aggressive growth strategy and […]
AVILEASE PLACES FIRST DIRECT BOEING ORDER FOR UP TO 30 737 MAX JETSRead More »
In a significant advancement for assured navigation technology, NAL Research and VectorNav Technologies have announced a collaborative effort to develop Iridium-based inertial navigation systems (INS) designed to function in GNSS-denied environments. The joint project aims to deliver robust Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) capabilities using a combination of VectorNav’s tactical-grade INS and NAL’s Iridium […]
NAL RESEARCH AND VECTORNAV JOIN FORCES ON GNSS-DENIED NAVIGATION SOLUTIONRead More »
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a significant five-year support agreement by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the ongoing maintenance and service of the EJ200 engine, which powers the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet. The contract, known as the Typhoon Engine Support Solution (TESS), ensures the continued performance and availability of around 130 EJ200 engines, […]
ROLLS-ROYCE SECURES STRATEGIC SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR RAF TYPHOON ENGINESRead More »
Commercial applications and military demand fuel rapid sector growth. The global market for fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is on a sharp upward trajectory, with forecasts projecting a surge from USD 842 million in 2022 to USD 4.6 billion by 2030. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) […]
FIXED-WING VTOL UAV MARKET SET TO SOAR TO $4.6 BILLION BY 2030Read More »
Airline backs 20th anniversary celebrations with auction and travel sponsorships. NANYUKI, KENYA — Kenya Airways (KQ) has stepped into the conservation arena with a new partnership announced this week with Ol Pejeta Conservancy, marking a fresh chapter of collaboration between aviation and environmental stewardship. The agreement forms part of Ol Pejeta’s OPC@20 celebrations, commemorating two […]
KENYA AIRWAYS JOINS FORCES WITH OL PEJETA IN LANDMARK CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPRead More »
In a landmark move to bolster its long-haul and cargo operations, China Airlines has announced an order for up to 23 Boeing 777X aircraft, becoming the first carrier in Taiwan to commit to the advanced widebody jet. The agreement includes 10 777-9 passenger aircraft and four 777-8 Freighters, with options for an additional five 777-9s […]
