Content Archive: July 2024

Rotorcraft

Patria Aviation Gains EASA Certification for Astronautics’ RoadRunner EFI

The RoadRunner electronic flight instrument received approval for installation on Bell 212/412EP helicopters
Astronautics AFI4700 RoadRunner EFI
Aircraft

United Airlines Selects Honeywell Cockpit Tech for 737 Max Fleet

Honeywell will provide a range of avionics for United's 737 Max fleet
Honeywell Aerospace
Engines

ZeroAvia's Hydrogen Powertrain Attracts New Applications

Hydrogen fuel cell systems, power electronics, and electric motors are on display at Farnborough show
ZeroAvia's hydrogen propulsion technology for aircraft
Aircraft

Eve Adds Funding and Partners to eVTOL Aircraft Program

The Embraer spin-off now has cash runway to support work through 2027
Eve Air Mobility uncrewed eVTOL prototype
Aircraft

U.S. Navy’s New Trainer Goes on Show in Europe

The U.S. Navy plans to purchase 64 T-54As
Beechcraft King Air 260C US Navy trainer
Aircraft

MBDA To Add Orchestrike AI to Spear Missiles

Artificial intelligence can enhance the performance of attacks by Spear missile swarms
MBDA Orchestrike
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Maintenance Sector Chases Technology Reboot

Maintenance, repair and overhaul firms see digitalization as a path to improved safety and efficiency
Mechanic installs fan blades in CF34
Training and Workforce

Leonardo Launches M-346 Enhancement Program

The Block 20 iteration meets modern training and operational requirements
M-346
Engines

GE and Kratos Pursue Affordable Small Turbofans

The partners look to capture a share of the burgeoning market for “affordable mass” engines
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions president and CEO Eric DeMarco and GE Aerospace Defense and Systems president and CEO Amy Gowder
Maintenance and Modifications

Bain Forecasts MRO Pain

Increased productivity, capacity and M&A seen as solutions
MRO demand outpaces capacity increase