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Pivotal signs USAF contract and expands partnership with Agility Prime 🤝 Pivotal has signed a contract with the United States Air Force and AFWERX Agility Prime. The two-year contract provides Pivotal with access to test facilities, expert resources and multiple sites under restricted airspace. Find out more > > https://hubs.la/Q02yXW4k0 Ken Karklin, Pivotal CEO, said; “This OTA (Other Transaction Authority) Contract with the USAF is our first direct-to-government contract and only our second DoD related transaction. We see this as a strong vote of support for the mission potential of Pivotal’s technology. Not only are we going to advance the capabilities of our patented tilt-aircraft architecture through this relationship, we are going to accelerate the establishment of the Helix’s airworthiness and see its utility demonstrated in a range defense of missions.” ”Providing expertise, logistical support, and essential government test resources exemplifies Agility Prime’s goal to collaborate with industry partners to support the advancement of the commercial eVTOL sector, which could provide new mission-relevant capabilities to our warfighters,” said Lt Col John Tekell, AFWERX Agility Prime Branch Chief. Read more on the Advanced Air Mobility International website. #airforce #evtol #aviation #aerospace #aircraft

My latest Aviation Week Network column, on the requirement and opportunity for a new mid-sized engine. #aviationindustry #defenseindustry #aerospaceindustry #aeroengines

"All future Su-57 fighters delivered to the Russian Air Force by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will be powered by the advanced and more powerful Stage 2 engine, also called Izdeliye 30. The supercruise-capable engine can take the jet to supersonic speeds without engaging the afterburner, reducing heat signature, enhancing fuel efficiency and thrust, and cutting maintenance and life-cycle costs. Indeed, Russian officials insist that even with the previous engine, the Su-57 was more than capable and met all performance criteria." I break down the tactical, technical aspects and Russia's strategic calculations driving its engine upgrade plans for the Su-57 for the EurAsian Times (I strongly recommend reading the piece IN FULL and NOT go by the headline. Visit the hyperlinks that contain my articles on other facets of the Su-57's development, to trace the evolution of my analyses and the subject in its entirety. This is NOT a Su-57 praise piece). https://lnkd.in/dbuka4GW

The SKY's going ELECTRIC 🛫 : WRIGHT Steps Up Ground Testing for 2.5MW ELECTRIC MOTOR to electrify 100-seat airliners and military aircraft👇⚡️ Imagine boarding a flight, knowing it leaves zero carbon footprint. ✈️ This isn't a distant future scenario. It's happening now, as Wright Electric embarks on rigorous ground testing for their 2.5MW electric motor, pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly aviation. ⚡️🛫 Their focus? Transforming the BAe 146 regional airliners and the stalwart C-130 military aircraft into electric-powered marvels. The implications are staggering. Reduced carbon emissions, lower operational costs, and a quieter, more peaceful flight experience. This isn't merely about technological advancement. It's about shaping a sustainable future for global aviation. As Wright Electric propels us towards zero-carbon commercial flights, the question arises: How ready are we to embrace this electric-powered future? ⚡️🎯 Let's discuss the potential impacts and challenges of electric aviation below. Your insights could light the way forward. #electricaviation #Technology #sustainablility Wright Electric

🌟 Post 8: NHIndustries and Partner Companies in NH90 program 🌟 Let's explore the incredible collaboration behind the NH90 program, where industry giants join forces to innovate and elevate rotorcraft technology! 🚁 Airbus Helicopters France: Develops engines, rotors, electrical systems, flight control systems, and core avionics systems. 💡 Airbus Helicopters Deutschland: Provides forward and center fuselage components, fuel systems, communications systems, and avionics control systems. 🔧 Fokker Technologies: Specializes in tail structures, doors, sponsons, landing gear, and intermediate gearbox components. 🔩 Leonardo Helicopters: Contributes rear fuselage components, main gearbox systems, hydraulic systems, automatic flight control systems, plant management systems, power plants, and the NFH mission system. 🏭 NHIndustries: It is the consortium formed by all partner companies to manage the NH90 program. It serves as the prime contractor for the NH90 helicopter, overseeing development, production, and support activities. Together, these industry leaders are propelling the NH90 program to new heights, shaping the future of military and civilian aviation. 🌐🔝 #NH90 #Helicopter #AviationInnovation #AerospaceEngineering #MilitaryAviation #Logistics #ILSEngineering #aerospaceanddefense #technology #DefenseTechnology #NHIndustries

Hermeus has been awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to mature hypersonic aircraft subsystem and mission system technology. Hermeus will utilize its commercial high-speed flight test prototype, Quarterhorse, to support technical maturation and risk reduction for future hypersonic aircraft. The contract is part of DIU’s Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities (HyCAT) initiative, which aims to utilize commercial flight test capabilities to expand the Department of Defense’s high-speed flight test capacity. Quarterhorse is the first program on Hermeus’ roadmap to hypersonic flight. The program culminates into two primary objectives: 1. Demonstrate Chimera’s turbine-based combined cycle engine capabilities in-flight 2. Break the nearly 50-year-old airspeed record held by the legendary SR-71 #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/g7TdMg5Q

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Lockheed Martin Sikorsky a pivotal contract to explore integrated platform concepts for NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program. This study aims to identify innovative rotorcraft solutions that will enhance defense and deterrence in an evolving global landscape. Andrew Adams, Vice President of Sikorsky Future Vertical Lift, stated, “Sikorsky is prepared to design a rotorcraft prototype for NATO’s NGRC concept study, leveraging our X2 technology. Years of investment and rigorous testing have demonstrated its potential to reshape future airspace.” Lockheed Martin Sikorsky will collaborate with its European Industry Group, which includes notable aerospace suppliers such as BAE Systems, GE Aerospace, Safran, and Rheinmetall. This partnership will integrate advanced technologies, including digital thread and advanced manufacturing, to deliver a rotorcraft system with superior speed, range, and operational flexibility. The X2 rotorcraft program has seen over $1 billion in investment and 15 years of development. The S-97 RAIDER technology demonstrator continues to provide essential data, refining the capabilities of Sikorsky’s X2 aircraft. Stacy Cummings, NSPA General Manager, remarked, “Concept Study #5 marks a key milestone for the NGRC program. Our approach maximizes industry expertise and engagement, offering a broad range of potential solutions for our multinational partners.” The NGRC program, initiated in 2022, involves France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, and Canada, with the US and Spain observing. The goal is to develop a medium-class, multi-role rotorcraft to replace existing helicopters. Read the full text on our blog. #AvfoilNews #LockheedMartin #Sikorsky #NATO #NextGenRotorcraft #AerospaceInnovation #X2Technology #NGRC #MilitaryAviation #DefenseTech #Rotorcraft #AviationIndustry #EuropeanIndustryGroup #AdvancedAirMobility #FutureVerticalLift #S97RAIDER #NSPA

Exciting news from Loring! The team is making great progress on the development of the airport master plan to make the former Air Force base part of the FAA National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). With this designation, the Loring Aerospace Port can play a key role in addressing the growing capacity in the Northeast US aviation system. This opens up great business opportunities in MRO, aircraft manufacturing, air cargo, aerospace research and development, UAS, AAM, and spaceport operations. Additionally, Loring is in the process of establishing a Foreign Trade Zone, which can be advantageous to the aerospace manufacturing sectors. Stay tuned for more updates! #Loring #Aerospace #Aviation #BusinessOpportunities #ForeignTradeZone

Worst part of this latest news on the Boeing 737 Max 9 is that FAA is going to evaluate if its current delegated authority arrangement with the aircraft manufacturer is working. Evidence would suggest not... https://lnkd.in/emrmwvsf #aviation #aerospace #boeing737

On July 3, 1953, the Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig, nicknamed the "Flying Bedstead", achieved the first tethered flight of a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft anywhere in the world. This was a landmark moment in the development of jet-powered VTOL technology.The Thrust Measuring Rig was an experimental aircraft designed by Rolls-Royce in the 1950s to test and validate the principles of jet-lift for vertical take-off and landing. It consisted of a simple airframe suspended below two large Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engines mounted vertically.During the initial tethered flights, the Thrust Measuring Rig demonstrated the ability to lift off vertically, hover, and land without the need for a runway - a revolutionary capability at the time. This proved the viability of using jet engines to provide the lift required for VTOL operations.The success of the Thrust Measuring Rig paved the way for the development of more advanced VTOL aircraft designs, including the Hawker P.1127 prototype, which would eventually lead to the Harrier jump jet. It also inspired similar VTOL research efforts in other countries. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #VTOL #turbojet