The Forever Flight Alliance to Offer Prizes for Sustainable Flight Innovation
The Lindbergh Foundation has announced a series of incentive prizes as a part of the upcoming 100 year anniversary of the legendary pilot's original groundbreaking flight. Opening up the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, the Foundation announced a collaborative incentive effort with the XPRIZE Foundation, the NBAA, and Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Development on Pure, Non-Petroleum Fuel Continues Among Slate of GE Aviation Projects
GE Aviation has announced the completion of testing of its Passport engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, happily reporting that the project is capable of operating on the low-carbon alternative even at high concentrations. The Passport is GE's attempt at nailing the long-range business aviation engine as the world trends towards low carbon, sustainable alternatives, boasting better fuel efficiency, reliability, and simplicity than similar legacy systems.
Parker Divests Wheel & Brake Works in Preparation for Meggitt Acquisition
Parker Hannifin (Parker) announced that it has signed an agreement to divest its Aircraft Wheel Brake Division to Kaman Corporation. The move was made in accordance with a European Commission’s stipulation that Parker divest itself of the division prior to acquiring Meggitt PLC (Meggitt), the British international company specializing in components and sub-systems for the aerospace, defense, and energy industries.
Limited Automotive-Inspired ACH130 to Double Production run to 30 Total
Airbus has acceded to market demand to continue the manufacture of the special Aston Martin Edition of the brand’s ACH130 helicopter. The Aston Martin Edition sees the automotive marque work its sports & luxury magic on the popular VIP corporate transport. Like any limited edition worth its salt, the aircraft sold out far quicker than expected, to the point that Aston Martin and Airbus feel it’s appropriate to keep the arrangement going beyond the initial 15 helicopters made under the partnership.
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