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.
Training and Workforce
Girls in Aviation Day Returns with Events Worldwide
30,000 participants are expected globally
Aircraft
AIA: Aerospace and Defense Fully Rebounds from Pandemic
Aerospace employment has reached the highest level on record
Airports
Hurricane Idalia Snarls Florida Aviation Traffic
With thousands facing power outages, Florida's airports clean up and resume operations
Training and Workforce
Training To Prevent and Recover from In-flight Upsets Can Save Lives — Part 2
The next level of UPRT is in a SIAI-Marchetti S211 jet fighter trainer
Training and Workforce
Training To Prevent and Recover from In-flight Upsets Can Save Lives — Part 1
The first part of training is in an Extra 300L
Environment
Two Industry Groups Join Forces To Promote e-SAF
The two groups will work together on boosting eFuel acceptance and production
Safety
FAA Disburses $121M for Runway Safety Improvements
Funds will be used to reduce runway incursions
Environment
Google Joins Shell, Amex Business Travel SAF Program
The program is aimed at increasing SAF adoption
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Notice Addresses Changes in Maintenance Certification Tests
A&P mechanic testing moves to an ACS process
Avionics
Merlin Autonomy Vision Raises Questions of Alaska's Preparedness
Merlin completed a round of trials of its autonomous tech in Alaska
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Services Chief To Take Helm of Eve Air Mobility
Embraer is selecting a new head of its services business as its current president, Johann Bordais, is joining Eve Air Mobility in September.
Safety
DOT IG Auditing FAA’s Runway Incursion Prevention Efforts
Several high-profile runway incursions have occurred this year
Safety
FAA Updates Basis for Deicing Holdover Times
The agency's new guidance changes the calculations on ice deterrence effectiveness.
Regulations and Government
GAO: FAA Should Better Address Pilot Mental Issues
GAO review calls for removing barriers and for better policy on pilot mental health
Safety
In-flight Smoke Enhanced Vision Display Gets FAA Nod
AR-based system uses oxygen mask with goggles
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Embry-Riddle Study Examines Drone, Aircraft Close Calls
A new study by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers examined near-midair collisions between drones and aircraft.
Fuel
SAF Producer LanzaJet Joins Transport Action Group
SAF technology pioneer LanzaJet is the first fuel producer to join the Air Transport Action Group of industry stakeholders promoting sustainability.
Engines
Collins Expands Additive Manufacturing Center
With the opening of its expanded facility, Collins Aerospace plans to develop more parts using the additive manufacturing process.
Rotorcraft
Consortium Advances New Approach to Rotor Ice Protection
The European Clean Aviation program's No Ice Rotor consortium has been testing a protection system for Leonardo's new tilt rotor aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans
Reliable Robotics says the FAA has accepted its certification plans for a fully autonomous flight control system, which the company plans to install on aircraft to enable remotely piloted operations under supplemental type certificates.
Aircraft
Solar Stratos Team Aims to Fly Emissions-free to Edge of Space
The team is showing that it can fly an aircraft without using any CO2
Fuel
Construction Begins on First U.S. Commercial e-SAF Plant
Renewable fuels producer Twelve broke ground this morning in Washington State on its first commercial scale power-to-liquid SAF refinery.
Environment
Australia's Government Pledges AU$30M for SAF Growth
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has invited funding proposals to develop the country's SAF production capacity, following a 2021 study.
Engines
PBS and Ivchenko Sign MoU for Small Turbojet
A partnership between PBS and Ivchenko aims to build a new turbine engine for small UAVs and cruise missiles.
Aircraft
Embraer Engineering Facing Future Challenges
Embraer's engineering team is exploring a variety of technologies to power aircraft of the future.
Maintenance and Modifications
Feam Aero Earns Full Part 145 Repair Station Approval
Feam Aero is now able to support all airframes weighing more than 12,500 pounds with its latest round of authorizations.
Training and Workforce
Given the Opportunity, Women Could Fill Aerospace Skills Gap
Companies are investing in multi-pronged efforts to boost female involvement in engineering, but women still account for around one-fifth of the total.
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney To Establish Engine Parts Maker in Morocco
Pratt & Whitney Maroc will manufacture detailed static and structural machined parts for various engine models in Casablanca.
Engines
GE, Clemson University Win $10M Ceramics Research Grant
GE Aerospace and Clemson University received a $10 million USAF grant to continue research on advanced ceramic-matrix materials.
