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.
Environment
Boeing Launches Cascade Climate Impact Modeling Tool
Boeing's publicly available Cascade tool is intended to help the aviation industry see how different fuel sources affect their sustainability goals.
Environment
SAF Producer Neste Completes Major Singapore Plant Upgrade
Neste has completed the long-anticipated expansion of its Singapore renewable fuels refinery, doubling its output.
Hermeus Expands Operations, Shapes Flight-test Plan
Hermeus, which is scaling up employment and facilities, is initially planning to test its hypersonic Quarterhorse remote-piloted vehicle without Chimera.
Airports
Reagan National Airport Launches Runway Rehab Project
Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., has embarked on a two-year runway rehabilitation program.
Aircraft
Perlan 2 Glider Beginning Final Flight-test Campaign
The pressurized, high-altitude Perlan 2 glider is expected to reach a record-breaking altitude of 90,000 feet during the upcoming flight test campaign.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Struggles with Sustainable Li-ion Battery Supply Chain
Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade as new electric aircraft fleets take to the skies. Will the U.S. be ready?
Environment
Report: Future Aviation Will Require Massive Energy Growth
With the transition from fossil fuels underway in the aviation sector, a study from Atkins looks at the energy demands needed to fuel the future.
Safety
NASA, Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety
Autonomous aviation company Reliable Robotics partners with NASA to improve safety of remotely-piloted aircraft in the National Airspace System.
Regulations and Government
FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team
An independent team established by the FAA of six aviation experts will recommend safety improvements in the nation’s air traffic system.
Environment
Scottish Airport Introduces Steady Flow of SAF
Inverness Airport in Scotland is the first of the HIAL Group's 11 airports to offer a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
Environment
LanzaJet's Georgia SAF Facility Reaches New Heights
Looking toward completion later this year, work continues on LanzaJet's first full-scale sustainable aviation fuel plant, taking shape in Georgia.
Environment
Major SAF Plant on Tap for Spain
Global companies Apical and Cepsa have formed a joint venture to build a major biofuel plant in Spain.
Maintenance and Modifications
Officials Break Ground for AMT School in Kentucky
In a partnership between FEAM Aero and Epic Flight Academy, a new school to develop aircraft maintenance technicians will open in 2024 at KCVG Airport.
Environment
Study: SAF Will Be $10 Billion Industry by 2029
A study released this week by Exactitude Consultancy sees the SAF market growing by more than 60 percent a year through 2029.
Environment
FAA Invests $19M in Aviation Noise Research
The FAA has awarded $19 million in research grants to 14 universities in an effort to reduce noise pollution associated with aviation.
Rotorcraft
Loft Dynamics Demos Airbus H125 360-degree Full-Motion VR Helicopter Simulator
Loft Dynamics Demos Airbus H125 360-degree Full-Motion VR Helicopter Simulator
Environment
GAO: Govt Should Monitor SAF Grand Challenge Progress
The GAO says government departments should develop performance measures for reaching sustainable aviation fuel goals.
Airports
Colorado Airport To Receive New Weather Radar
Colorado’s Durango/La Plata County Airport will see the installation of C-band weather radar, which will help plug gaps in weather forecast coverage.
Aircraft
Ducommun Set To Acquire BLR Aerospace
Electronic and structural systems producer Ducommun believes its acquisition of BLR Aerospace will further boost its surging revenues.
Airports
New Radar Software Protects Against Taxiway Landings
Select U.S. airports have received installation of ASDE-X Taxiway Arrival Prediction, a software enhancement that alerts controllers to improper landings.
Regulations and Government
TSA Issues Cybersecurity Requirements for Aviation Industry
TSA-regulated aviation industry stakeholders will need to tighten their cybersecurity due to a new emergency amendment from the agency.
Rotorcraft
HAI Announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award Winners
Helicopter Association International has announced the recipients of its 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards.
Environment
New SAF Made From Air Could Be a Game Changer
The Air Company is pioneering a pathway for sustainable aviation fuel, one that uses limitless air as a feedstock.
Airports
FAA Issues Airport SMS Mandate
In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.
Environment
Former NATA Head Obitts Takes Reins at Alder Fuels
Following Alder Fuels' termination of president and CEO Bryan Sherbacow, former NATA chief Tim Obitts has been given an interim CEO title.
Daher To Buy French Aero Manufacturing Services Firm
In a deal announced on February 7, Daher will buy France-headquartered aerospace manufacturing services company Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale.
Nevada Jet Broker Sees VLJ Sales Soar
A market leader in very light jet sales, Aerocor noted its strong presence in the Eclipse and Beechcraft Premier markets last year.
Safety
Grant Awarded for Autonomous Airfield Technology
The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park at New Jersey's Atlantic City International Airport has received a grant to futher autonomous equipment.
Avionics
FAA Researching Advanced RAIM for GPS Approaches
The FAA is exploring the potential of aircraft-based augmentation of global navigation satellite system signals.
Training and Workforce
AEA Launches Resource To Promote Aerospace Careers
Aircraft Electronics Association has launched the AeroCareers website to help recruit the next generation of talent in the aerospace industry.
