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.
Aircraft
On the Horizon: New Aircraft Feature Fresh Tech and Capabilities
Advanced aerodynamics, engines, and avionics power more performance.
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.
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
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.
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.
'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.
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
Environment
BACE Panel Tackles Decarbonization Challenges
NBAA's sustainability lunch at BACE examined the challenges faced by the industry as it tackles decarbonization.
Regulations and Government
Federal Air Mobility Coordination Act Becomes Law
The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.
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
FAA, EASA Heads Pledge Continued Cooperation
Nolen, Ky cite agency cooperation on SAF, AAM
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.
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.
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
Business Aviation Organizations Cheer ICAO's Net-zero Goals
ICAO's asperational goal setting for net-zero aviation emissions by 2050 is met with applause from the private and GA alphabet organizations.
Aircraft
All-Electric Alice Aircraft Makes First Flight as Eviation Delays Entry Into Service
All-Electric Alice Aircraft Makes First Flight as Eviation Delays Entry Into Service
Environment
Rolls-Royce Welcomes Sustainable Research Opportunity
Rolls-Royce and other manufactures stand to share in more than $700 million in research grants from the European Union's Clean Aviation Program.
NIAR, Solvay Unveil Joint Advanced Manufacturing Center
The National Institute for Aviation Research and Solvay joint manufacturing innovation center looks to advance use of composites in aerospace.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
BAE Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Austin
BAE's newest facility in Austin, Texas, will be dedicated to engineering and manufacturing of programs such as autonomy, cyber, and sensor development.
Aircraft
Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft
Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft
Environment
Researchers Unlock New Abundant SAF Feedstock
A team of researchers have developed a process to convert previously unusable lignin into a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel.
Florida Airports Shake Off Ian's Aftermath
After Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida, airports in the affected area are working to restore services.
Airports
Hurricane Ian Could Be Historic Storm
Florida braces for the arrival of what could be a storm of historic intensity.
De Havilland Aircraft Plans 15-acre Assembly Site
Construction of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada's 15-acre manufacturing site will likely take 10 to 15 years to fully complete.
