Aerospace
News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.
Aircraft
UTC, Northrop Team on Technologies of the Future
UTC and Northrop Grumman will align investments on key products and systems for joint customers.
Safran Division Touts Augmented Reality, Green Taxiing
Innovative Electrical & Power group delivers 90 percent of its products and services outside of the Safran family
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US
The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
Norsk and Spirit Strengthen Titanium Bond
Norwegian additive manufacturing pioneer and U.S. aerosctructures company will collaborate on titanium parts production.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Reveals 'Racer' Hybrid Helicopter
New helicopter will have various applications and has many international partners, though mainly European.
Regulations and Government
SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards
Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
AIN's Business Jet Traveler Takes Home Two Awards
Best International Publication and Best Business Aviation submission honors for Paris Airshow News sister publication.
Aircraft
Boom Time for Stratasys
3D printing specialist Stratasys has partnered with Boom to further the employment of additive manufacturing in supersonic aircraft.
Aircraft
Airstar Deploys Eagle Owl Over Le Bourget Show
A first time exhibitor at Paris this year, Airstar Aerospace specialized in balloons and airships for surveillance.
Organizers Happy With Show Attendance
The 2017 Salon du Bourget is the 52nd Paris Air Show
Aircraft
Farnborough International Innovates To Keep Show Relevant
Farnborough International organizers have invested in a substantial re-development of Hall 1 and other show amenities.
Avionics
First Flights with Safe Landings
Meggitt’s prominent position in the supply of wheels and brakes is underlined by the high number of new aircraft programs it's on.
Aircraft
Dubai Airshow's Reach Now Extends Beyond the Middle East
The 2017 Dubai Airshow will include new features such as special emphasis on UAVs, safety and security, space and airport solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Lands Role on BLADE
The Clean Sky initiative’s Airbus A340 testbed will feature test equipment wingtip pods with high-quality optical windows from PPG.
Avionics
GE Launches New Partnership for Open Flight Deck
Open architecture to enable a new “ecosystem’ of flight deck apps
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UMS Skeldar Lands Contract for Maritime Mission
Swiss/Swedish joint venture UMS Skeldar is to supply its V-200 UAV for operations on behalf of the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Aircraft
Safran Shareholders Pave Way To Zodiac Acquisition
Safran has its work cut out to turn Zodiac around but new CEO has been charged with the task, as acquisition is approved.
Aircraft
Debutantes Take Bow at Paris Salon
The list of new aircraft that were flown to the Paris Air Show is surprisingly large this year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Spanish Project To Introduce Drones at Airbus Plant
Spain’s Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies and the University of Seville lead project under European Robotics Challenges effort.
Aircraft
Chinese Expansion on Gardner’s Horizon
The acquisition of Gardner Aerospace by a Chinese mining company will allow it to take a share of the fast-growing domestic aerospace market
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Debuts 'Go Beyond' Brand Message
Turbine OEM also marks 30th anniversary of PW4000-94, its first high-thrust engine, and 500,000 flight hours on the F119 that powers the F-22
Aircraft
India's Aequs Now a Global Aerospace Player
Aequs has acquired key aerospace suppliers in the U.S. and France to extend its reach and grow its opportunties in the industry.
Aircraft
SureFly Solves eVTOL Battery Capacity Problem
Workhorse Group's SureFly aims to fly two passengers up to 70 miles at up to 70 mph.
Aircraft
Gifas Hails a Largely Strong 2016 For French Industry
French aerospace firms boosted balance sheets in 2016 due to their strong positions on leading civil and military programs.
Aircraft
Norsk to Boost AM Production Capacity 60 Percent
Norwegian company showcases AM-made components and equipment, and announces a "significant investment" from the Triangle Holdings
Rotorcraft
Astronautics to Provide Connectivity for Airbus Helicopters
U.S. company's Air Ground Communications System offers enhanced operational and safety benefits through real-time data access.
Aircraft
GKN Touts Rocket Engine Nozzle Made by Additive Manufacturing
UK company displays AM-made aerospace parts, also announces research partnership with Oak Ridge National Lab in U.S.
Avionics
Esterline Showcases High Performance Avionics
In addition to Technology Demonstrator on display, U.S. company announces contracts with Airbus Helicopters and Pilatus
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AIA Releases 2017 U.S. Aerospace and Defense Report
According to the report, the industry supported 2.4 million jobs in 2016 and generated $872 billion in sales.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerostar Close to Opening Iași Airport Facility
The company is close to closing a deal to open a four-bay MRO hangar for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 classic and new generation overhauls.
