Aerospace

Turkish Airlines plans order for around 30 Airbus A220s

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Exculsively,Turkish Airlines is said to be planning to acquire roughly 30 Airbus A220 planes for regional flights.

As per the source Turkish Airlines is to purchase 30 Airbus A220 planes for regional operations, according to Turkish Aviation. The Airbus A220-300, which can carry up to 160 passengers and has a range of up to 5,920 kilometers, would be extremely beneficial to Turkish Airlines (3,678 miles). According to the source, it serves approximately 300 destinations in 126 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it one of the busiest airlines in the world..

Both the Embraer E-195 and the Airbus A220 are being sought by this airline. Embraer of Brazil designed and developed the E-195, which is a medium-range passenger airliner. It is the largest of the Embraer E-Jet family of aircraft.

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body aircraft partnership with Airbus Canada Limited. It was originally designed by Bombardier and served for two years as the Bombardier Series, but the operating costs and range of the Airbus aircraft were important to Turkish carriers, it was a simple transition to the A220.

However, the airline intends to rebrand as ‘Türkiye Havayollar’ and it currently does not fly the A220. but It does fly other Airbus aircraft such as the A320, A330, and A350.

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.