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.
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.
Aircraft
On the Horizon: New Aircraft Feature Fresh Tech and Capabilities
Advanced aerodynamics, engines, and avionics power more performance.
Rotorcraft
Airo Group Expands Scope For eVTOL Operations and Prepares To Go Public
Airo Group Expands Scope For eVTOL Operations and Prepares To Go Public
Environment
German Government Funds New SAF Production Development
A consortium of five technology companies: BASF, Thyssenkrupp, OMV, DLR, and ASG has been tasked with developing a methanol-to-SAF pathway.
Environment
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market To Hit $60B by 2030
Based on projected demand and production increases Market Research Future sees the global aviation biofuel industry market reaching $60 billion by 2030.
Maintenance and Modifications
Try the Aircraft Color Visualizer Tool from Sherwin Williams Aerospace Coatings
Try the Aircraft Color Visualizer Tool from Sherwin Williams Aerospace Coatings
Avionics
BAE Adds Cedar Rapids To Locations with New Facilities
BAE Systems opened a new plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa a month after opening facilities in Austin, Texas, Huntsville, Alabama, and Manchester, New Hampshire.
Avionics
Honeywell Improves Forge Flight Efficiency Platform
Honeywell Aerospace has released a new and improved version of its Forge Flight Efficiency platform aimed at reducing user operating costs.
Aircraft
Wisk Aero Explains How Its New Four-Seat Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi Will Work
Autonomous eVTOL developer Wisk Aero recently publicly revealed its new sixth-generation aircraft.
'Space Race' Propels NBAA-BACE 2022 To Star-powered Start
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson team on NBAA-BACE keynote opening session.
Fuel
Rolls-Royce Partners with Alder on SAF Testing
Engine maker Rolls-Royce will test Alder's 'Greencrude' fuel for 100 percent SAF applications.
Environment
EVO Fuels Partners with Synthetic Fuel Producer
EVO Fuels has invested in Zero Petroleum, which aims to produce net-zero-emission aviation fuels.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Speaks at NBAA-BACE 2022 About the Universe, NASA, UFOs, and More
Neil deGrasse Tyson Speaks at NBAA-BACE 2022 About the Universe, NASA, UFOs, and More
Regulations and Government
FAA, EASA Heads Pledge Continued Cooperation
Nolen, Ky cite agency cooperation on SAF, AAM
Training and Workforce
CAE Opens New Gulfstream Simulator Training Locations
CAE is adding to its Gulfstream pilot and maintenance training in the U.S. and Singapore.
Regulations and Government
Federal Air Mobility Coordination Act Becomes Law
The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.
Environment
BACE Panel Tackles Decarbonization Challenges
NBAA's sustainability lunch at BACE examined the challenges faced by the industry as it tackles decarbonization.
Aircraft
Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services
Hydrogen-powered CityHawk eVTOL Aircraft Could Transform Air Ambulance Services
John Tomblin Named Wichita Aero Club Trophy Recipient
He is senior v-p for industry and defense programs at Wichita State University and executive director of the National Institute for Aviation Research.
Aircraft
What It’s Like to Fly on Xwing’s Experimental Self-flying Cessna Airplane
What It’s Like to Fly on Xwing’s Experimental Self-flying Cessna Airplane
Environment
Honeywell Unveils New SAF Production Technology
Honeywell has developed technology that will allow ethanol to be converted into sustainable aviation fuel, opening up new abundant feedstocks.
