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.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Move To Bring Back 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation
The bipartisan tax agreement also would restore R&D expensing
Maintenance and Modifications
Tyonek Services Group Buys Alabama Maintenance Hangar
Native American-owned company has leased the hangar since 2018
Aircraft
NASA Rolls Out X-59 Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator
The X-59 will fly at Mach 1.4 without a sonic boom
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Invests in Talent for Component Repair
Company has appointed five new technical representatives
Aircraft
Jefferies: Bizjet Deliveries To Ramp Up with G700, 6X
Gulfstream has produced 49 G700s and is expected to hand over 30 in 2024
Aircraft
Hermeus Completes Iron Bird Quarterhorse Testing
Mk 0 is one of four test vehicles in Hermeus' hypersonic program
Regulations and Government
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension
Temporary funding delays the decision on five-year FAA reauthorization
Environment
GE Now Counts 10 Engines Tested on 100% SAF
Engines power a range of commercial, military, and business aviation aircraft
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Advancement of Guillermet To Lead EASA
Formal appointment expected by EU Parliament in mid-February
Environment
U.S. Treasury Issues New SAF Tax Credit Guidance
The guidance expands the range of fuels eligible for tax subsidies
ATC
GAO: ‘Mixed Progress’ for FAA’s NextGen Plan
A new report shows the agency has missed milestones in its ATC modernization plan
Environment
Boeing Adds 'Insights' to Cascade Climate Impact Modeling Tool
Cascade update adds user-friendly features to improve accessibility
Environment
EcoPulse Demonstrator Makes First Hybrid-electric Flight
The technology demonstrator that flew last week is a converted TBM900 aircraft
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Patrick Shanahan is interim president for Spirit AeroSystems, Alain-Jory Barthe senior v-p of industry for Daher
Maintenance and Modifications
GPMS Expands in Europe with Léman Aviation Partnership
The partnership aims to introduce Foresight MX, an advanced HUMS, to European operators
Avionics
TJC Agrees To Buy L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions
The acquisition of L3Harris CAS is set for the first half of 2024
Environment
ICAO Adopts SAF Acceptance Framework at Dubai Event
Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels served to reinforce industry's decarbonization goals
Environment
Jefferies: Some Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Greener Than Others
Report shows the amount of lifecycle CO2 emissions savings can vary greatly
Aircraft
Embraer: Now Is Harvest Time
Based on recent investments in product development, the airframer is now reaping the fruits of its labors
Aircraft
Schubeler To Provide Propulsion Systems for Bellwether eVTOLs
Companies have collaborated on Bellwether's Antelope and will work on the Oryx
Training and Workforce
NATA Launches Aviation Mx Apprenticeship Tracking Tool
The tool assists members with developing aviation maintenance technician applicants
Aircraft
Honeywell AAM Unit Grows into $10 Billion Business
Honeywell has contracts with AAM companies such as Archer, Lilium, Pipistrel, Supernal, and Vertical Aerospace
Security
Amid Conflict, Israel Projects Minimal Presence at Dubai
IAI, Rafael and Elbit built exhibits but few representatives appeared
Training and Workforce
Airbus, Mubadala Join Efforts on Aerospace Engineer Internships
Airbus will host a dozen Emirati engineering students at its headquarters in Toulouse, France
Security
ELT Group Increasing UAE Presence
The electromagnetic spectrum management specialist has moved into the space arena
Aircraft
Dassault Aviation Marks 50 Years in UAE
Dassault has the Rafale C combat aircraft and 2000LXS business jet on static display
Rotorcraft
Flightwin Adding Applications for Unmanned Rotorcraft Family
The FWH-1500 has completed fire suppression and flood relief missions
Security
Global Tensions Call For Strong Presence, Says U.S. Group
The U.S. Aerospace Industries Association expects about 180 U.S. companies to exhibit in Dubai
