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.
GE To Build 'Atlas' Additive Manufacturing Machine
Tailored for the aerospace industry, the machine will have a one cubic meter “build envelope”
Trappier Steps In as New Gifas President
Trappier does not see weakness in industry going forward.
Big Names Sign up for Bahrain
Airbus and Boeing are among six well-known aerospace companies that will participate in next year’s air show in Bahrain
Paris Salon Swelters and Surprises
The Paris Air Show never fails to thrill the crowds that flock to the biennial aerospace extravaganza.
Fan-filled Halls at the 2017 Salon du Bourget
Despite the warm weather, crowds filled exhibit halls at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Unique Airbus Aircraft Formation
This unique formation of Airbus aircraft was flown over southern France.
Aircraft
Diamond DA62 MPP Makes World Debut
New model joins growing fleet of company's Special Mission aircraft.
Heico Expands Composite Capability
Composites producer Heico has acquired Carbon by Design, a Californian company specializing in creating demanding composite products
Avionics
Astronautics Demos RoadRunner Skills
The RoadRunner EFI can easily replace outdated, expensive-to-maintain flight instruments.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Reveals 'Racer' Hybrid Helicopter
New helicopter will have various applications and has many international partners, though mainly European.
Aircraft
UTC Expands Smart Aircraft Ops Portfolio
REACh-compliant coatings and fiber optic sensing technology added to the company’s “ecosystem” of products and services.
Aircraft
Ontic Continues Rapid Growth Through New Acquisitions
The company expects an announcement shortly on a deal involving Ultra Electronics, while it closes on latest P&WC acquisition at month's end.
Aircraft
Liebherr Display Includes 777X Folding Wingtip Parts
German supplier showing range of air management, flight control and landing gear systems
Aircraft
UTC, Northrop Team on Technologies of the Future
UTC and Northrop Grumman will align investments on key products and systems for joint customers.
Singapore Airshow Will See Impact of Disruptive Technologies
The Singapore Airshow comes around once again February 6-11, 2018.
Avionics
Orolia Showcases Distress Tracking ELT
Company participates in European Commission panel discussion at the show
Hail to the Chief
President Emmanuel Macron toured the International Paris Air Show.
UTAS Highlights Smart Aircraft Solutions
OEMs and operators are using the company's technologies to improve performance of next generation and legacy fleets
Regulations and Government
SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards
Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US
The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Lazard Exec Sees Growing M&A Opportunities
After record-breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the jury is still out on the amount of aerospace M&A that will take place in 2017.
Norsk and Spirit Strengthen Titanium Bond
Norwegian additive manufacturing pioneer and U.S. aerosctructures company will collaborate on titanium parts production.
Airbus Racer is Latest Clean Sky Milestone
EU program aims to boost aircraft fuel efficiency while reducing emissions and noise
'Aerospace 4.0' to Feature at Farnborough
Farnborough International has launched the 2018 show with details of new developments and a focus on current aerospace trends
Safran Division Touts Augmented Reality, Green Taxiing
Innovative Electrical & Power group delivers 90 percent of its products and services outside of the Safran family
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.
Organizers Happy With Show Attendance
The 2017 Salon du Bourget is the 52nd Paris Air Show
AIN's Business Jet Traveler Takes Home Two Awards
Best International Publication and Best Business Aviation submission honors for Paris Airshow News sister publication.
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.
Avionics
GE Launches New Partnership for Open Flight Deck
Open architecture to enable a new “ecosystem’ of flight deck apps
