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The latest top stories in aircraft manufacturing worldwide.

November 13, 2024
Cyient DLM has inked a 16-year program forecast to develop liquid cooling loops that will be used in select applications of Micro VCS. Full Story
November 13, 2024
Supporting work will take place at several of Bell’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Texas, including Bell’s Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, and final assembly of the aircraft will occur in Amarillo. Full Story
This computer-generated image shows the buildup of Cassio aircraft in VoltAero’s final assembly facility at Rochefort Airport in the Charente-Maritime department of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region.
November 13, 2024
The first production aircraft version will be the Cassio 330, with a four/five-seat interior configuration and operating on a combined electric-hybrid propulsion power of 330 kilowatts. Full Story
The X-59 is a one-of-a-kind test aircraft designed to achieve quiet supersonic flight and transform future commercial air travel.
November 13, 2024
Following these successful engine runs, the X-59 will be evaluated for electromagnetic interference effects, simulated in-flight failure modes and validation of the emergency power system. Full Story
The first nacelle was delivered in September.
November 13, 2024
The nacelle’s composite components are produced at GKN Aerospace’s Cowes site and integrated with a variety of parts sourced from the EU, UK, and US, ranging from titanium machining to wiring systems. Full Story
V-BAT provides cutting-edge ISR functionality in a highly tactical system, capable of being forward deployed in complex and adversarial territory in order to provide a range of flexible solutions to special forces, front-line infantry, armored and artillery units.
November 13, 2024
The partnership has been crafted over a multi-year period to transform the depth, scale and scope of India's indigenous capabilities in the field of military unmanned systems. Full Story
The CH-53K is a heavy-lift rotorcraft for the United States military and allied partners.
November 7, 2024
The CH-53K King Stallion ramp in production signals program reliability and stability and advances the platform's manufacturing and operational success. TIGHITCO is delighted to continue to be on board. Full Story
November 7, 2024
The new design improves performance and shortens the pathway to production by transferring much of what worked well in the test vehicle that flew, into the new streamlined design. Full Story
November 7, 2024
BAE Systems, Moog, Safran, Thales and Woodward will all contribute technology to the Flight Control System on the JetZero full-scale blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator. Full Story
November 7, 2024
Viasat's HSA solution will help strengthen operational capability by supporting communications using Ku-band and WGS and providing flexibility for installation of future mission communications systems in LEO and L-Band. Full Story
November 7, 2024
The agreement covers opportunities in commercial aviation, defence, and urban air mobility, providing a framework around which to build an integrated sourcing ecosystem in Morocco. Full Story