Aviation

Boeing Commits to Partnership with Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

In order to support wounded, injured, and ill servicemen and women worldwide, Boeing announced a multi-year commitment to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation.

Boeing will invest in the Invictus Games Foundation, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Invictus Games, in addition to sponsoring the inaugural Invictus Winter Hybrid Games, to support the organization’s comprehensive resources and programmes for both physical and mental recovery.

The 2025 Games are scheduled for February 8–16, 2025, and will feature wheelchair curling, alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton, and indoor rowing in addition to the wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, swimming, and indoor rowing that are the main events of the Invictus Games.

“Boeing’s continued commitment to the welfare of our global community is demonstrated by its extended support.” As demonstrated by their emphasis on recovery and employability, Boeing’s workforce and leadership are deeply connected with respect for the armed forces, according to Dominic Reid OBE, CEO of the Invictus Games Foundation. “They help ensure that our sport recovery opportunities are available year-round for all members of our community because of their unique connection to our work beyond the Games.”

Boeing’s partnership with the 2025 Games builds on a longstanding commitment to veterans and their families. Prior to this, Boeing sponsored the Invictus Games in Sydney (2018), The Hague (2020), and Düsseldorf (2023).

Boeing gave more than $12.3 million in 2023 to support global programmes for the recovery, rehabilitation, and workforce transition of veterans. Boeing supports Canadian veterans and their families in Canada through partnerships with Veterans’ House, True Patriot Love, Citadel Canine Society, and Perley Health.

Aerospace

Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Ready-to-Build Aircraft in India Amidst C-390 Competition

In the competition for medium-range military transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, there are currently three main contenders. Airbus offers the A400, Embraer presents the C390, and Lockheed Martin proposes the C130J, which is already in service with the Indian Air Force.

These contenders are actively promoting their aircraft to India, as the Indian Air Force plans to acquire between 40 to 80 aircraft, subject to various operational requirements.

Embraer has partnered with Mahindra to assemble its aircraft in India, aligning with the Make in India initiative. This initiative aims to manufacture products locally and enhance domestic production capabilities.

Lockheed Martin, leveraging its joint venture with Tata (TLMAL), aims to capitalize on the significant opportunity to sell military transport planes to India. TLMAL currently manufactures tail assemblies for C-130s in the US.

As per the sources Airbus is pitching its A400M aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The company has a joint venture with Tata to produce C295 transports in India. Meanwhile, Embraer, which manufactures the C-390, has already sold eight planes to India for executive and early warning aircraft use and has partnered with Mahindra to compete for this order.

Lockheed Martin advocates for India to continue procuring C-130Js, highlighting their availability of spare parts, reliability, and low operating costs. Additionally, the commonality in training, maintenance, spares, and logistics support is emphasized as advantageous features of the aircraft.

Aviation

Boeing’s New Engineering Hub in Daytona Beach: 200 High-Paying Jobs on Offer

Boeing is set to establish a new engineering facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Plans to hire 200 engineers initially

The facility will initially focus on engineering work for military aircraft programs and advanced technology capabilities. Boeing plans to hire approximately 200 high-paying engineering professionals this year, with expectations to nearly double that number in the coming years.

The work will span Boeing’s defense and government services portfolios, emphasizing engineering design, research, development, and prototyping.

Mori Hosseini, chairman of Embry-Riddle’s Board of Trustees, described the development as a significant milestone for Daytona Beach, Florida, and the broader aviation community. The facility’s construction, including a 65,000-square-foot space with a 40,000-square-foot hangar, commenced in 2022 and is on track for completion in fall.

Boeing anticipates operations to commence by late fall, contributing to the local economy and fostering collaboration with students in aerospace, cybersecurity, commercial space, and other STEM fields at Embry-Riddle’s Research Park.

Boeing investing $100,000 in Volusia County

Boeing is also demonstrating its commitment to the community with a $100,000 investment in Volusia County nonprofit organizations. This funding supports initiatives like the Second Harvest Food Bank of Volusia County Schools Partnership Program, aimed at ensuring students have access to nutritious food.

Additional support will benefit local veterans and environmental programs, underscoring Boeing’s broader impact beyond its operational footprint.