2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Peter Shaw-Smith

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.

Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand

David Donald

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

France intends to acquire 169 H160Ms for the HIL program, comprising 80 for the army, 49 for the navy, and 40 for the air force.

Airbus H160M on Course for 2026 Service Entry

Some 41 of 60 Airbus A330 MRTTs ordered by 13 nations are now in service. Automatic refueling tests were carried out using an Australian MRTT. 

A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling To Go Live in 2021

Gregory Polek

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

An EgyptAir A220-300 is representing the type on the static display at the Dubai Airshow.

Airbus A220 Creating a Buzz in the Middle East

Chad Trautvetter

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Dassault, a partner of the UAE Air Force for more than 40 years, has a contingent of military aircraft and Falcon bizjets at the Dubai Airshow.

Dassault Aviation Brings Contingent to Dubai

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Airservices Australia is believed to be considering the Searidge remote tower solution for several of the country's airports.

Searidge Digital Tower Chosen for Sydney Airport Trial

The UAE’s new Saab GlobalEye multi-role surveillance platform is due to enter service some time next year.

GlobalEye Goes Public with Dubai Debut

The big Ilyushin cargo hauler on display at Dubai Airshow 2019 flies all kinds of freight to and from the UAE. 

ZetAvia Il-76 Does Heavy Lifting in Mideast

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

A 10-year service contract between Collins and Etihad covers the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.

Collins Inks Avionics Support Deal with Etihad

Mark Huber

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Content Archive: November 2019

Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand

Airbus H160M on Course for 2026 Service Entry

A330 MRTT Automatic Refueling To Go Live in 2021

Airbus A220 Creating a Buzz in the Middle East

Dassault Aviation Brings Contingent to Dubai

Searidge Digital Tower Chosen for Sydney Airport Trial

GlobalEye Goes Public with Dubai Debut

ZetAvia Il-76 Does Heavy Lifting in Mideast

Collins Inks Avionics Support Deal with Etihad

Cherokees Tap FlightSafety for UAS Training

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