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New research from Honeywell and the MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy suggests that AI-enabled digital technologies could significantly reduce global fuel production costs while improving energy efficiency, infrastructure utilisation and long-term energy security. AI could unlock substantial production savings Honeywell, in collaboration with the MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy, has […]
Bell has marked International Women in Engineering Day by highlighting the careers of two engineers whose work spans advanced military aviation, flight training innovation and helicopter modernisation programmes. Recognising engineering talent Bell Textron has celebrated International Women in Engineering Day by recognising two engineers whose careers reflect the breadth of opportunities within modern aerospace
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Bristow Group has agreed to acquire Texas-based Berry Aviation for US$105 million, strengthening its position in government and defence aviation while further diversifying its revenue base beyond offshore energy operations. ACQUISITION EXPANDS GOVERNMENT SERVICES PLATFORM Bristow Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Berry Aviation from Acorn Capital Management in an all-cash
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The International Air Transport Association has outlined a series of measures to address persistent supply chain disruptions and engine maintenance bottlenecks that continue to impact airline operations, fleet renewal programmes and maintenance capacity worldwide. SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES CONTINUE TO IMPACT AIRLINES The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified four priority areas to strengthen
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 will bring together commercial drone operators, technology providers and industry stakeholders in Las Vegas this September, with a programme focused on operational deployment, regulatory implementation and workforce development across the UAS sector. COMMERCIAL UAV EXPO RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS Industry gathering scheduled for September Commercial UAV Expo 2026 will take
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking the start of the aircraft’s flight test campaign, while Rolls-Royce’s new Pearl 10X engines reached a significant development milestone as they powered the aircraft’s inaugural sortie. Successful maiden flight Dassault Aviation has successfully completed the first flight of its Falcon 10X from Bordeaux-Mérignac, France,
FALCON 10X COMPLETES MAIDEN FLIGHT POWERED BY ROLLS-ROYCE PEARL 10X ENGINESRead More »
Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed key production technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for a planned commercial-scale electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in South Africa’s Western Cape. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL Western Cape project moves forward Phelan Green Hydrogen has signed technology licensing agreements with Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will begin production of the FQ-42A following the award of a U.S. Air Force contract for its uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft. PRODUCTION MILESTONE Uncrewed combat aircraft programme General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air Force for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA),
U.S. AIR FORCE AWARDS PRODUCTION CONTRACT FOR FQ-42A COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFTRead More »
Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket has been selected for a rapid-response mission to help extend the operational life of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. RAPID-RESPONSE SPACE MISSION Supporting the Swift Observatory Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus rocket is scheduled to support a time-critical mission to prevent NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. The mission will
PEGASUS ROCKET TO SUPPORT NASA SWIFT OBSERVATORY ORBITAL BOOST MISSIONRead More »
Emirates has launched a new Comprehensive Travel Cover product offering expanded medical protection, conflict-related cover and airline-managed disruption support for travellers, including customers in South Africa. New travel insurance product includes conflict-related medical cover and disruption support DUBAI, UAE – Emirates has launched what it describes as the world’s first comprehensive travel insurance product offering
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