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AI-powered 'Wilbur' Platform Tackles Traceability

Wilbur verifies that aircraft parts are "authentic, legal, and correct."
GA Telesis
Rotorcraft

Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Makes European Debut

The company is now exploring several potential applications for the eVTOL vehicle in the UK and Europe
Joby at Farnborough 2024
Airports

Southeast Queensland Prepares for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Wisk Aero plans to build vertiports with Skyports Infrastructure
Wisk Aero Generation 6 eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft

Skyryse Simulator Demonstrates Future of Flight Control

Making aircraft easier to fly within their envelopes could bring massive safety benefits
Skyryse Robinson R66 helicopter flight simulator
Aircraft

Boeing Commercial Chief Says Employees are Key to Safety Turnaround

President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope addressed reporters on the eve of the Farnborough Airshow
Boeing Presidents Panel in London
ATC

Air Traffic Controller Drought Calls for New Approach to Training

CAE aims to make the recruitment and training process more efficient
NavCanada Billy Bishop Airport ATC tower
Airlines

Qatar Airways Unveils 'Qsuite Next Gen'

Qsuite Next Gen is on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Qatar Airways 787-9 Dreamliner
Aircraft

Embraer Debuts E-Freighter at Farnborough

The E190F performed its maiden flight earlier this year
Embraer E190F freighter
Environment

Liebherr Promotes 'Transform. Develop. Sustain.' Strategies

The French company presents tech to make air transport more environmentally friendly
Liebherr Aerospace, hydrogen bench in Toulouse
Environment

SBTi Validates GKN Aerospace's Carbon Goals

GKN says it's on track to achieve net-zero emissions in 2050
GKN Aerospace
Training and Workforce

Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority Inks Training Deal with Vallair

Luxembourg-based Vallair boosts Cameroon's aviation workforce development
Cameroon and Vallair deal
Avionics

ForeFlight Discover Tab Opens Paths to Aviation Events

A variety of new features are available for users of the mobile app
ForeFlight Discover events feature
Training and Workforce

Two CFIs To Be Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inductees

The honors go to Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker for their dedication to aviation education
Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker
Avionics

Garmin Pavilion Hosts Training and Product Promotions

A number of customer aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics will be on display
Garmin GTR 205x communications radio
Engines

Company Debuts Industry-first 'Smart' GPU at Oshkosh

The compact units offer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring
White Lightning SmartGPU attached to airplane
Training and Workforce

The Pink Jet Arrives for EAA AirVenture Debut

Plans call for a fleet of pink jets to fly at airshows and events
The Pink Jet piloted by Stephanie Goetz
Airports

SocialFlight Guides Pilots on Destination Adventures

The free service is available on the web and a mobile app
SocialFlight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aerospace Xelerated to run competition at FIA

Some 16 AX portfolio companies to appear at FIA
Aerospace Xelerated FIA 2024 booth
Aircraft

Race to Market Heats Up For eVTOL Aircraft Pioneers

Some competitors are running low on cash, and some big dark horses await their moment
Supernal S-A2 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Air Show Lineup Channels Global Tensions

1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 trade visitors converge in Farnborough
Airbus A321XLR at Farnborough
Engines

RTX Pools Power Expertise to Accelerate Propulsion Breakthroughs

Collins and Pratt & Whitney push for progress with multiple hybrid-electric applications
Pratt & Whitney engineer tests propulsors for the STEP-Tech program
Maintenance and Modifications

Mammoth Freighter Launches First 777-200LR Conversion in UK

Full certification of the 777-200LRMF expected later this year
Mammoth Freighter
Engines

GE Aerospace Boosts Global MRO Capacity

Investments support growing demand for CFM Leap engines
CFM Leap engine
Aircraft

Germany to Build Brimstone Missiles

The precision-strike weapon will arm the Luftwaffe’s Typhoon fleet.
MBDA Brimstone 3 missiles
Aircraft

Boeing Ups Expected Demand for Commercial Airplanes

Market outlook calls for 44,000 new commercial jets by 2043
Boeing Market Outlook 2024
Training and Workforce

RAF Tests Inflight Augmented Reality Training

The trial involves Red 6’s ATARS system in a Hawk T.Mk 2
Representatives of BAE Systems and Red 6 pose with RAF officers in front of a Hawk T.Mk 2 during the Royal International Air Tattoo event held at RAF Fairford on July 19-21, 2024.
Aircraft

Harlow Aerostructures Bags Turkish Contracts at Farnborough

Turkish Aerospace and Harlow sign a letter of intent
Harlow Aerostructures
Engines

New U.S. Air Force Ops Platform Will Get Upgraded Engines

GE Aerospace Defense & Systems is pursuing new opportunities for its engines in military applications
The U.S. Air Force's Survivable Airborne Operations Center Boeing 747-8 aircraft
Engines

Trent Engine Upgrades Cover Fuel Efficiency and Reliability

The A350-900's new Trent XWB-84 turbofans will burn 1% less fuel
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine
Environment

Engine Makers and Aircraft Operators Grapple With Non-CO2 Emissions

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce among other seek to address issues like contrail formation
Pratt & Whitney annual combustor rig