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Airbus and MAI expand advanced air mobility partnership to provide global coverage

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Airbus and Munich Airport International have expanded their global collaboration to develop Advanced Air Mobility solutions.

At the ILA Berlin Air Show, Berlin, Airbus, and Munich Airport International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin marketing turnkey solutions to cities and regions interested in developing advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystems around the world.

Airbus is developing City Airbus NextGen, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as well as key support and service offerings, while Munich Airport provides ground infrastructure services and solutions. “We are already collaborating with Airbus on the newly introduced Air Mobility Initiative in Munich – now we are expanding that partnership globally to support select cities and regions around the world,” said Ivonne Kuger, Executive VP Corporate Development MAI. “As Europe’s first 5-star airport, Munich Airport has always been at the forefront of innovation,” says Kuger, “and it is critical for airports to be actively involved in developing and paving the way for this new mode of transportation.”

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“The progression of the market, industry, and ultimate service of AAM necessitates a holistic approach, which has been our approach from the beginning.” “In addition to decades of vehicle and technology development, certification, and support, we are actively building working ecosystems with our partners,” said Balkiz Sarihan, Head of UAM Partnerships and Strategy Execution at Airbus. “We are confident that our collaboration with Munich Airport will be a key catalyst for accelerating the development of AAM ecosystems worldwide.”

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Airbus has been an innovator in investigating how electric propulsion can aid in the development of new types of aerial vehicles. City Airbus NextGen, the company’s fully electric eVTOL prototype, will be unveiled in September 2021. Airbus is developing an AAM solution with eVTOL not only to provide a new mobility service, but also as an important step in the company’s overall effort to reduce emissions in aviation. The Air Mobility Initiative, a consortium of partners dedicated to the advancement of AAM in Bavaria and Germany, was recently launched by the company.

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Embraer, a renowned aircraft manufacturer, has joined forces with Tata and Mahindra Group

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A well-known aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, is in talks to partner up with Tata Group and Mahindra Group to build up local manufacturing capabilities in India. With the help of this strategic alliance, India’s aerospace sector will expand, domestic manufacturing will be strengthened, and jobs will be generated.

“Tata told us that their initial focus would be on large aircraft, including Airbus and Boeing. After that, they would consider smaller, regional aircraft, and there is the market where we are,” according to president and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto.

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While Airbus and Boeing dominate the market for bigger commercial planes, Embraer is a market leader in regional aviation. By the end of 2023, the business wants to have decided on an Indian partner for the production of defense aircraft.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking for medium-transport aircraft that have a lifting capacity of 18 to 30 tonnes. It aims to finish this search by 2025 or 2026. The C-390 Millennium multi-mission tactical air transport aircraft, the newest defense offering from Embraer, which debuted the plane at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru in February, has been pushed for the order.

According to CEO Neto, Embraer sees “a good opportunity” in India. “The IAF has already seen our aircraft, and they approve. We have received positive feedback about the C-390 Millennium from nations like the Netherlands. We believe that the C-390 Millennium is the greatest option for that size of aircraft.

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The Indian defense aviation market is not new to Embraer. The business has previously worked with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to produce three Netra airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the ERJ145 platform of Embraer, which are used by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF and the Border Security Force (BSF) both use Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft to fly VIPs and government officials.

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The partnership combines the skills and strengths of each partner. Together with Tata Group’s manufacturing capabilities and Mahindra Group’s technical know-how, Embraer’s extensive domain understanding and technological expertise in the aerospace sector form a potent partnership that can provide high-quality products and solutions.

Embraer, Tata Group, and Mahindra Group’s cooperation paves the way for sustained success and growth. This cooperation can investigate the potential in both domestic and foreign markets as the demand for aircraft goods and services keeps growing. Together, it can boost India’s position as a major center of manufacturing, which would benefit the country’s aerospace sector as well.

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Boeing Begins First U.S. Air Force B-52 Radar Upgrades

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Boeing Begins First U.S. Air Force B-52 Radar Upgrades

The first B-52 from the U.S. Air Force has landed at Boeing to start receiving improvements under the Radar Modernization Programme.

The RMP programme will equip the B-52 with “fighter-like” radar capabilities, enhancing navigational precision, targeting, and tracking, as well as delivering fresh, high-resolution mapping. Additionally, numerous targets can be engaged at once by the new radar.

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According to Jennifer Wong, director of Bomber Programmes, “The B-52 brings unique, critical capabilities to the U.S. Air Force as they move to a future two-bomber platform strategy.” We are improving the B-52 radar to make the aircraft more relevant to the warfighter for tactical assault or close air support.

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Boeing started low-rate initial manufacture of the new radar system for operational test and evaluation after the radar programme Critical Design Review was completed on schedule. Modernization of the B-52 is being done at Boeing facilities in San Antonio and Oklahoma City.

Modern active electronically scanned array radar, two big area touch-screen displays with high clarity, two display sensor system processors to link the radar with other B-52 systems, two hand controllers, and a new wide-band radome on the aircraft’s nose are all part of the RMP programme modifications.

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Airbus delivers first aircraft from Alabama facility to non-US customer 

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Volaris, a Mexican ultra-low-cost airline, is the first airline based outside of the United States to receive an Airbus A320neo built in Airbus’ Alabama production site.

By May 30, 2023, Airbus’ North American operation in Mobile, Alabama, had built 385 aircraft from the A320 and A220 families. But up to this point, all 13 customers—US airlines—had received these deliveries.

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A third Final Assembly Line, is now being added as part of a proposal to expand Airbus’ Alabama business and boost A320 Family aircraft manufacturing.

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According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, the expansion will result in the creation of 1,000 jobs. In Latin America and the Caribbean, Airbus has sold more than 1,150 aircraft. In the region, more than 750 are in use, and another 500 are in the order backlog, accounting for a market share of approximately 60% of passenger aircraft now in service.

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