International Airlines Group purchase includes firm order for 50 737-8-200 and 737-10 airplanes plus 100 options.

International Airlines Group (IAG) placed an order for a combined total of 50 Boeing 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.

"The addition of new Boeing 737s is an important part of IAG´s short-haul fleet renewal. These latest generation aircraft are more fuel efficient than those they will replace and in line with our commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050," said Luis Gallego, IAG´s chief executive.

The 737-8-200 will enable IAG to configure the airplane with up to 200 seats, increasing revenue potential and reducing fuel consumption.

The largest model in the family, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers in a single-class configuration and can fly up to 3,300 miles. The fuel-efficient jet can cover 99% of single-aisle routes, including routes served by 757s.

"With the selection of the 737-8-200 and larger 737-10, IAG has invested in a sustainable and profitable future, as both variants will significantly lower operating costs and CO2 emissions," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Today's agreement for up to 150 airplanes, including 100 options, is a welcome addition of the 737 to IAG’s short-haul fleets and reflects our commitment to support the group's continued network recovery and future growth with Boeing's unrivalled family of airplanes."

The 737 incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, and other improvements for high efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort. The 737 family of airplanes is on average 14% more fuel-efficient than today's most efficient Next-Generation 737s and 20% more efficient than the original Next-Generation 737s when they entered service.

The announcement finalizes a commitment made by IAG for the 737 at the 2019 Paris Air Show and is subject to approval by IAG shareholders.

Dassault Aviation’s large-cabin business jet recently won a coveted Red Dot award of distinction for interior design.

Dassault Aviation’s latest addition to its large-cabin business jet family, the ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, recently won a coveted Red Dot award of distinction for interior design. The Red Dot Awards are among the most distinguished prizes in the design world and a sought-after mark of brand excellence.

The 10X, currently in development, will be the largest purpose-built business jet on the market. It will feature a range of 7,500nm and a top speed of Mach 0.925. Its 2,780ft3 of interior space provides endless possibilities for design creativity and inventiveness.

A full-scale mockup of the award-winning cabin was on display at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Geneva.

“Dassault Aviation stands apart in its ability to blend high technology – the company is a world leader in aerodynamics and digital flight control – with cabin aesthetics and the inventive use of modern design,” said Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. “The objective is to raise the bar in terms of passenger experience, which is what you will see in the 10X.”

In addition to its superb ergonomics and ultra-flexible layout, the 10X interior will offer a host of other wellness features, including 100% pure air and a new environmental system permitting precise temperature control in each passenger section.

This year, a record number of manufacturers and design firms were in the running for the Red Dot award, which judges entrants on both design quality and creative achievement. The award will be presented in this year’s Red Dot Design Yearbook and be featured in the organization’s permanent exhibition.

The 10X has also received recognition from the International Yacht & Aviation Awards (IYAA) sponsored by design et al, the prominent UK design magazine, which recently shortlisted the aircraft as a finalist in the Private Jet Interiors category.

These honors echo similar marks of distinction awarded by Red Dot and the IYAA for the innovative interior of the extra widebody Falcon 6X.

Products include AC/DC and DC tachometers, rotary encoders for industrial and aerospace applications.

Ontic, an aerospace industry provider of Extended Life Solutions for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) legacy and non-core products has acquired electromechanical product lines from Newell, West Virginia-based Marsh Bellofram.

The products include Servotek TachSyn brushless DC tachometer and commutators, instrument-grade DC tachometers, and rotary encoders. The products are on a variety of industrial and aerospace applications. Westcon AC/DC tachometers support diverse industries such as aviation, marine, mining, oil, and gas production.

Gareth Blackbird, vice president and CCO of Ontic, said, “Ontic is committed to strategically assisting OEMs with the on-going support of their non-core products, allowing our partners to progress and concentrate on their strategic priorities. We are pleased to add Marsh Bellofram to the group of OEMs that we work with.”

“As Bellofram continues to move towards a more synergistic approach and expansion of our current portfolio and offering, we are fortunate to partner with Ontic, to acquire and continue with the Servotek and Westcon product lines, both from a product set and customer base”, states Joe Colletti, Jr., president of Marsh Bellofram.

The products will be transitioned to Ontic’s Creedmoor, North Carolina facility.

Ontic maintains a global focus by supporting customers and licensing partners from manufacturing and MRO facilities in Chatsworth, California; Creedmoor, North Carolina; Plainview, New York; Cheltenham, Bolton and Staverton in the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

Ontic provides FAA, CAAS, CAAC, TCCA, DCA, EASA Part 21 and 145 OEM support, including new and serviceable spares and repairs for more than 7,000 mature aircraft parts. Ontic’s portfolio of products, licensed or acquired from OEMs such as Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, Safran, Thales, and GE Aviation, span all major aircraft systems in both civil and military markets.

CityAirbus NextGen will be equipped with a tailored version of the MAGiDRIVE.

Airbus has selected MAGicALL to supply the motors of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft CityAirbus NextGen. Airbus’ eVTOL prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of the MAGiDRIVE, the newest generation of electric motors manufactured by MAGicALL.

The detailed customization of CityAirbus NextGen’s electric propulsion system will enable the prototype to benefit from features that will match its unique design, making for increased performance, and reliability. The lightweight brushless motors that will be integrated into CityAirbus NextGen are a product of innovative design and manufacturing: they incorporate the latest generation of MAGicALL’s magnetics and power electronics technology.

Joerg P. Mueller, Airbus’ Head of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), said: “We are proud to benefit from the experience of MAGicALL to develop the electric propulsion system of CityAirbus NextGen. The electric motors are a major component of our prototype: the high torque and low weight of the MAGiDRIVE as well as its robust design will be highly beneficial for the overall efficiency of the aircraft.”

The electric motors will also contribute to the seamless architecture of Airbus’ eVTOL prototype, thanks to a fully integrated solution comprising both the motor itself and its control system, as part of a fully enclosed, air-cooled propulsion unit.

MAGicALL is a leading supplier of electric motors based in California. Founded in 2004, the company benefits from a proven expertise in custom magnetic and power electronic solutions for the aerospace industry. MAGicALL also contributed to the development of the motors that powered Airbus’ tilt-wing UAM technological demonstrator, Vahana.

Since 2014, Airbus has been exploring how electric propulsion can help drive the development of new kinds of aerial vehicles. In September 2021, the Company unveiled its fully electric eVTOL prototype, CityAirbus NextGen. Airbus is developing a UAM solution with eVTOLs not only to offer a new mobility service but also as an important step in its quest to reduce emissions in aviation across its product range.

Marks important milestone in U.S. Type Certification process.

German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the Special Class Airworthiness Criteria for the Wingcopter 198 US unmanned aircraft. This approval marks a critical milestone in the certification process of Wingcopter’s flagship eVTOL delivery drone in the U.S.

With the airworthiness criteria, the FAA defines technological requirements under title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), § 21.17(b) that must be met to have an aircraft type-certified for regular commercial operations in the U.S.

Besides its efficient design for commercial and humanitarian delivery missions, the Wingcopter 198 was engineered from the ground up to meet stringent safety standards. In the development, Wingcopter was able to leverage the operational experience of more than five years with the company’s first delivery drone type in various geographical settings, from the Arctic to the Middle Eastern desert and from remote islands in the South Pacific to San Diego Bay in the U.S.

Since applying for the Special Class Type Certificate in March 2020, Wingcopter has collaborated closely with the FAA. The issuance allows Wingcopter to focus its development efforts even more on what the FAA deems necessary for this particular aircraft to receive certification quickly and efficiently.

“We are proud to be among the first delivery drone companies worldwide to ever get their Airworthiness Criteria approved by the FAA. This is a very important milestone for us, not only in our Type Certification Process in the U.S., but also for our international expansion efforts and for achieving our vision of building logistical highways in the sky. I would like to thank my team as well as the FAA for all the effort and great collaboration to reach this milestone”, says Tom Plümmer, co-founder and CEO of Wingcopter.

Once type-certified, Wingcopter will be able to fly conventional routes through airspace and over populated areas, ultimately providing the basis for scaling commercial drone delivery operations across the U.S. that will help save and improve lives. The certification is expected to also have a positive impact on Wingcopter’s further certification efforts such as with ANAC in Brazil or JCAB in Japan.

Thanks to its patented tilt-rotor mechanism and software algorithms, the Wingcopter 198 can take off and land vertically like a multicopter, while flying long distances as efficiently and quickly as a fixed-wing aircraft, even in rain and strong winds.