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Woodward Acquires Safran's North American Electromechanical Actuation Business

Woodward has finalized an agreement to purchase Safran's North American electromechanical actuation business. This strategic move addresses Safran's antitrust concerns related to a potential Collins Aerospace deal and enhances Woodward's technological platform for next-gen aircraft applications.

2024-12-20T07:49:18.213335-08:00

AINonline

RTX Forms Sustainability Alliance with Dutch Aerospace

2024-12-20T07:23:54.526921-08:00

Air Data News

Pratt & Whitney's GTF Engine Certified for A321XLR by FAA

2024-12-16T05:53:21.751515-08:00

Breaking Defense

Raytheon and Ursa Major Achieve Rapid Success in Army Rocket Motor Tests

2024-12-17T21:19:43.953107-08:00

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Aviation Week

Woodward Acquires Safran's North American Electromechanical Actuation Business Woodward has finalized an agreement to purchase Safran's North American electromechanical actuation business. This strategic move addresses Safran's antitrust concerns related to a potential Collins Aerospace deal and enhances Woodward's technological platform for next-gen aircraft applications.

2024-12-20T07:49:18.213335-08:00

Woodward Acquires Safran's North American Electromechanical Actuation Business

AINonline

RTX Forms Sustainability Alliance with Dutch Aerospace RTX has established a sustainability alliance with the Dutch aerospace sector. This collaboration aims to advance environmentally sustainable practices within the industry, focusing on innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprints and improve fuel efficiency.

2024-12-20T07:23:54.526921-08:00

RTX Forms Sustainability Alliance with Dutch Aerospace

Reuters

RTX Plans 14% Workforce Increase in India by 2027 RTX Corp intends to expand its Indian workforce from 7,000 to 8,000 by 2027, seeking talent in engineering and data science to enhance global operations. This strategic move underscores India's growing role in RTX's aerospace and defense activities.

2024-12-18T22:35:49.638279-08:00

RTX Plans 14% Workforce Increase in India by 2027

Breaking Defense

Raytheon and Ursa Major Achieve Rapid Success in Army Rocket Motor Tests Raytheon, collaborating with Ursa Major, announced the successful completion of advanced long-range solid rocket motor tests for the U.S. Army. Achieving this milestone in under four months, the initiative exemplifies rapid advancement in missile development capabilities and competitive dynamics in the solid rocket motor sector.

2024-12-17T21:19:43.953107-08:00

Raytheon and Ursa Major Achieve Rapid Success in Army Rocket Motor Tests

Air Data News

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Pratt & Whitney's GTF Engine Certified for A321XLR by FAA Pratt & Whitney's PW1100G-JM geared turbofan engine has received FAA certification for the Airbus A321XLR. This certification, granted on December 12, 2024, positions the A321XLR to enter service in 2025, with 13 customers already selecting the GTF engines to power 217 aircraft.

2024-12-16T05:53:21.751515-08:00

Pratt & Whitney's GTF Engine Certified for A321XLR by FAA

Unmanned Airspace

British Army Tests Drone-Destruction Laser from Armored Vehicle The British Army has successfully fired a high-energy laser weapon from an armored vehicle for the first time, demonstrating its capability to destroy flying drones, marking a significant advancement in defense technology and counter-drone operations.

2024-12-12T08:19:54.249108-08:00

British Army Tests Drone-Destruction Laser from Armored Vehicle

Dallas Morning News

RTX Sells Dallas Property by Love Field to Car Dealership RTX, a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, has finalized the sale of its 15-acre Dallas property near Love Field to a major franchised car dealership. This strategic move might reflect RTX's efforts to streamline operations and reallocate resources.

2024-12-10T05:43:58.667412-08:00

RTX Sells Dallas Property by Love Field to Car Dealership

Aerospace Manufacturing

Raytheon Secures $590M Contract for Jammer and Advances Super Hornet EW Raytheon, an RTX business, received a $590 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band, enhancing capabilities on EA-18G Growlers. Additionally, Raytheon has completed a Delta Design Review for the Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) system for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

2024-12-05T02:51:43.143856-08:00

Raytheon Secures $590M Contract for Jammer and Advances Super Hornet EW