Aerospace

Turkish TAI will display their upcoming Heavy class helicopter at the Paris Airshow in 2023.

The Turkish T925 helicopter will be on display at the 2023 Paris Air Show. The mock-up design is somewhat unique for its class; this kind of design is uncommon. The helicopter, which will be used by TCG Anadolu, was built to withstand corrosion and ship hangar conditions.

For the first time, the TUSA 10 TONNE CLASS GENERAL PURPOSE HELICOPTER was on display at the T-925 #ParisAirShow The helicopter is built with cutting-edge technology mission and flight systems, a crew capacity of 20+ persons, and a ferry range of 160 knots and 1000 kilometres.

Different angles … pic.twitter.com/riIJ3xHAcZ— Malpsoy (@rmalpsoy) June 18, 2023

The helicopter is intended to carry more than 20 people, have a 1000 km range, and go at 160 knots. be built with modern, high-tech mission and flight technologies. Prof. DR. Temel Kotil, the managing director of Turkish Aerospace Industry Inc., stated the following regarding the development work: “The T925, the T929 ATAK II’s “sister,” will conduct its maiden flight on March 18, 2024.”

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.