PROCUREMENT: An Expensive Mistake For The F-35

                                The U.S. Air Force recently fixed an F-35 maintenance and readiness problem it should not have had. This was all about failing to develop the infrastructure needed to perform scheduled depot-level 

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20220620.aspx 

D328eco to be powered by latest PW127XT variant

Pratt & Whitney Canada has unveiled a third variant of its PW127XT turboprop engine series, with the S-model powerplant to equip Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco.

https://www.flightglobal.com/programmes/d328eco-to-be-powered-by-latest-pw127xt-variant/149064.article 

Qantas and Airbus joint investment to kickstart Australian biofuels industry

The Qantas Group and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia in a landmark agreement.


https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-06-qantas-and-airbus-joint-investment-to-kickstart-australian-biofuels


Travel chaos continues at London Heathrow after luggage carrousel malfunction

A pile-up of luggage due to a malfunctioning luggage carrousel gave United Kingdom's biggest airport a real headache a few days ago. In footage that appeared online, several hundreds of luggage are still waiting to be processed.  Meanwhile, the problem with the luggage carrousel seems solved. Passengers that went on holiday from London Heathrow, however, […]



https://www.aviation24.be/airports/london-heathrow-lhr/travel-chaos-continues-at-london-heathrow-after-luggage-carrousel-malfunction/


 

Why is the Auto Industry So Interested in eVTOLs? - FLYING Magazine

The list of collaborations is long, but here are some examples:

  • California's Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is working with Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler) (NYSE: STLA)
  • Hyundai has created its own eVTOL spinoff: Supernal.
  • Honda is also planning to produce its own air taxi.
  • Germany-based Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) recently announced a deal with Japan-based Denso.
  • Volocopter, also based in Germany, has partnered with Mercedes -Benz parent company Daimler (OTC US: DDAIF).
  • California-based Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has Toyota (NYSE: TM) as a major investor. 
  • In Japan, Suzuki is backing an eVTOL startup called SkyDrive.

https://www.flyingmag.com/why-is-the-auto-industry-so-interested-in-evtols/