Aerospace

A historic deal for 500 aircraft worth billions from Air India is getting close.

Air India will order 500 aircraft, shattering a massive record!

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Paris and New Delhi As it carves out an ambitious recovery under the Tata Group conglomerate, Air India is close to placing unprecedented orders for as many as 500 jetliners worth tens of billions of dollars from both Airbus and Boeing, industry sources told Reuters on Sunday..

They claimed, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the massive transaction is still being finalized, that the orders comprise up to 400 narrow-body aircraft and at least 100 wide-body aircraft, including Airbus A350, Boeing 787, and Boeing 777 models.

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As it prefers to deploy independently rather than relying on the lessor, Air India is already searching for narrow-body aircraft. And this year, in the month of March, Airbus sent the A350 aircraft to India for demonstration purposes. According to rumors, TATA is willing to purchase this aircraft because Air India will be the first customer to order such advanced aircraft in the Indian market, and TATA received special pricing on it.

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Speaking on the condition of anonymity because the massive transaction is still being finalized, they stated that the orders comprise up to 400 narrow-body aircraft and 100 or more wide-body aircraft, including Airbus A350, Boeing 787, and Boeing 777s.

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Both Boeing and Airbus declined to comment. An inquiry for comment was not immediately answered by the Tata Group.

Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.