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A future software update for the Lockheed Martin F-22 will expand.
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Steve Trimble

Thanks to a newly created “digital twin” of the Pratt & Whitney F119 turbofan, a future software update for the Lockheed Martin F-22 will expand the kinematic performance in certain regions of the twin-engine stealth fighter’s flight envelope.
 
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Graham Warwick

With the world’s advanced air mobility (AAM) industry watching EHang’s progress toward the first type certification of an autonomous air taxi, the Chinese startup has reported that the project specific certification plan for its two-seat EH216-S has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
 
The C-390 Millennium is a truly remarkable aircraft, fast gaining a reputation for its reliability and performance in delivering vital aid, completing humanitarian missions and playing a key role in joint military exercises.
 
Alan Dron 

The number of IFC-equipped commercial aircraft is expected to double by the end of this decade, according to a new report.
 
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Dynetics wins lead role for Hypersonic test bed program and France’s aura aero adds commitments for electric 19-seater. Take a look at these and more in our daily roundup of aerospace & defense news.
 
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Why incorporating virtual reality in helicopter pilot training can make it safer.
 
Graham Warwick

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
 
Garrett Reim

TruWeather sees a need to build microweather sensor networks to support urban air mobility operations.
 
Graham Warwick

AutoFlight plans to develop and certify its electric urban air taxi in Europe, manufacture the vehicle in China and market it globally.
 
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Lilium’s new CEO Klaus Roewe is confident the eVTOL manufacturer can freeze the production design next year and fly the Pegasus in 2024.
 
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Lilium’s new CEO Klaus Roewe is confident the eVTOL manufacturer can freeze the production design next year and fly the Pegasus in 2024.
 
Peter Cannito

The U.S. should heed the hard lessons of China’s maritime history.
 
Steve Trimble

The transformation of the Army’s fixed-wing intelligence fleet is about to transition from the experimental to the acquisition phase.
 
 
UPCOMING WEBINAR
 

Date: 12 October 2022
Time: 10AM EST | 3PM BST | 4PM CET

This webinar will explore how issues like labour shortages and bottlenecks at all levels of the supply chain tie into consolidation in Europe - touching on how OEMs can drive efficiency and partner with capitalised suppliers to ramp up production as government financial assistance winds down.

Moderator: 
Richard Brown, Managing Director NAVEO

Panelists:
George Ferguson, Senior Analyst Aerospace/Defense & Airlines
Bloomberg Intelligence
Roberto Scaramella, Partner Oliver Wyman
Richard Apps, Director Counterpoint Market Intelligence
 

Date: 26 October 2022
Time: 10AM EST | 3PM BST | 4PM CET

Building off the Consolidation in the European A&D Market discussion, this webinar will focus on the engine production shortage and how forecasted deliveries will be adjusted moving forward – touching on behind-schedule deliveries, raw material shortages, and more.

Moderator:
James Pozzi, European MRO Editor Aviation Week Network 

Panelists: 
Andrei Grskovic, Partner, Aerospace Defense & Govt Services, Partner Oliver Wyman 
Tom Bradley, General Manager GE Aviation’s Materials Value Stream
 
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
 
Attend MRO Europe to gain the perspectives and hear from our panel of industry leaders and experts on de-globalization for a global industry. What are the concerns for MRO and how will this impact cost? How will the structure shift?
 
 
 
 
October 6-7, 2022 - Chicago, IL

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January 30,  2023 - Beverly Hills, CA