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
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.
Enigma Looks to Aviation To Build UAP Sightings Platform
Engima Labs has created a mobile app to develop an empirical network of UAP sightings for researchers.
Airports
Brazilian Air Force Go-to Guy Goes to Airports Council
Ex-Brazilian Air Force brigadier Ary Rodrigues Bertolino has joined the civilian ranks at Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean.
Aircraft
Advanced Air Mobility: Expert Predictions For What You Can Expect In 2023
Advanced Air Mobility: Expert Predictions For What You Can Expect In 2023
N.C. Aviation Museum Changes Name To Honor Sullenberger
In addition to the name change to Sullenberger, the museum is building a 105,000-sq-ft multi-building campus.
Avionics
Southeast Aero STCs Garmin GI 275 for Part 25 Aircraft
Southeast Aerospace designed an adapter plate for the Garmin GI 275 that it said simplifies installation.
Aircraft
Hydrogen Demo Flights Now Set to Start in the New Year
After aiming to kick off flight test programs of hydrogen-powered aircraft by year's end, Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia are now eyeing early next year.
Environment
IRS Issues SAF Blender's Tax Credit Guidance
Following the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel blender's tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the IRS has issued guidance.
Aircraft
NASA's Retired SOFIA Flying Telescope Heads to Museum
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) will be immortalized at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.
Environment
'Riblet' Skin To Reduce Fuel Consumption on Jets
Lufthansa Technik and BASF have developed an aircraft surface skin that reduces friction and improves fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Aircraft
MagniX Makes Leap from Electric Motors to Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Electric motor developer MagniX has doubled down on its efforts to make aviation more sustainable by entering the hydrogen fuel cell market.
