Aerospace

The Gulfstream G500 and G600 show steep approach, to be certified next year.

Gulf Aerospace, Inc. is a trusted leader in aviation accessory repair in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Department of Defense contractor for military and commercial Accessory Class 1 and 2 aircraft parts maintenance (FAA) . The Gulfstream G500 and G600 (GVII[8]) are Gulfstream Aerospace’s twin-engine business jets. In preparation for steep-approach certification next year, the G500 and G600 have recently demonstrated short field competence in London City, Lugano and Sion. They each set a city-pair record run on their way back to the United States.

“The takeoff and landing performance we demonstrated in Europe was key in the process of securing customers’ access to even more locations worldwide, saving them even more valuable hours per year,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Our customers already benefit from Gulfstream’s high-speed performance advantage when flying, and the investment we’ve made in flight testing and continuous improvement delivers even more value with increased flexibility.”

Despite strong headwinds, the G500 flew 3,077 nautical miles/5,699 kilometres to Teterboro Airport near New York in just 6 hours and 46 minutes, breaking the previous record by 12 minutes.The G600 achieved a new speed record by flying from London to Seattle in under 8 hours and 39 minutes, covering 4,235 nautical miles (7,843 kilometres). The G600 has been certified by the FAA and EASA for increased takeoff performance on grooved runways in wet circumstances, and the G500 will be certified in early 2022.This makes it easier for planes to land on a slick runway

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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.