Weekly Newsletter - 13th June 2024

Adani Defence & Aerospace, EDGE Group sign cooperation Agreement

Adani Defence & Aerospace, a leading Indian defence and aerospace company, has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with EDGE Group, a prominent UAE-based advanced technology and defence conglomerate. This agreement aims to establish a global platform that leverages the defence and aerospace expertise of both companies, combining their product portfolios to address the needs of global and local markets. The collaboration will explore opportunities across key areas, including missiles and weapons, airborne, surface, infantry, ammunition, and air defence products, as well as unmanned aerial systems (UAS), loitering munitions, counter-drone systems, unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), electronic warfare (EW), and cyber technologies. Read More...

MTU Aero Engines progresses on efficient turbine and compressor technologies

MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer, has unveiled significant advancements through its participation in the Clean Sky 2 research program. Working alongside strategic partners GKN Aerospace Sweden and the German Aerospace Center (DLR – Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt), MTU has focused on enhancing the low-pressure turbine (LPT) and high-pressure compressor (HPC) components. These developments are expected to influence the next generation of geared turbofan engines, marking a substantial leap towards cleaner and more efficient aviation. Read More...

Safran Launches New LEAP Engine MRO Workshop at Brussels

Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, a subsidiary of Safran Aircraft Engines, has inaugurated a new MRO workshop for LEAP engines in the Brussels airport area. The opening ceremony was attended by Jean-Paul Alary, CEO of Safran Aircraft Engines; Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company local and regional elected officials from Belgium and LEAP customers from around the world.  Read More..

Eaton and SIA Engineering Form Joint Venture, Eaton Aerospace Component Services Asia

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Eaton have signed a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of Eaton-manufactured aircraft components used in airframe and engine fuel and hydraulic systems. Based in Malaysia, the joint venture will combine the expertise and experience of both companies to provide comprehensive MRO services across the Asia Pacific region. This collaboration aims to enhance service capabilities and operational efficiencies for customers in the aerospace sector.  Read More...

USAF Awards L3Harris a Contract to Modernize B-52

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $34 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to aid in the modernization of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber. This contract is a component of the Air Force’s Global Strike Command B-52 Quad Crew Program, which aims to streamline the crew composition by merging the roles of the electronic warfare officer and the navigator into a single position. Presently, the B-52H operates with a five-person crew consisting of two pilots, two navigators, and an electronic warfare officer. The modernization effort will reduce the crew size and enhance operational efficiency, reflecting the Air Force’s commitment to improving the capabilities and functionality of its long-serving strategic bomber fleet. This initiative underscores the strategic importance of the B-52 in maintaining global strike readiness and adaptability in modern combat scenarios. Read More...