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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Florida Airports Shake Off Ian's Aftermath
After Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida, airports in the affected area are working to restore services.
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.
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.
How New Flight Training Devices Could Produce New Pilots For eVTOL Aircraft
How New Flight Training Devices Could Produce New Pilots For eVTOL Aircraft
Environment
Aemetis on Track for SAF Plant Construction
Renewable fuels producer Aemetis is on schedule to begin procurement for the start of construction of its Riverbank, California, sustainable fuel facility.
Avionics
Study Finds Ligado Won’t Harm Most GPS Receivers
A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine questions the effects of Ligado Networks on GPS receivers.
Aircraft
Hermeus Acquires 3D Printers for Quarterhorse, Chimera
Velo3D is supplying its traditional Sapphire and large-format Sapphire XC to Hermeus for the Mach 5 Quarterhorse aircraft and its Chimera engine.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Adds Mx Capacity in the Philippines
New hangar adds 20 percent more capacity for Lufthansa Technik Philippines.
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace Plans for Commercial eVTOL Operations as Prototype Prepares To Fly
Vertical Aerospace Plans for Commercial eVTOL Operations as Prototype Prepares To Fly
Regulations and Government
GAO Faults FAA on Laser Strike Response
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report examining the FAA's response to the growing laser strike menace.
Aircraft
How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft
How Lilium Aims to Reshape Regional Air Services With Longer-range eVTOL Aircraft
Aircraft
Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi
Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi
Environment
Environmental Defense Fund Issues New SAF Handbook
The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new handbook urging "high-integrity" sustainable aviation fuel adoption.
Regulations and Government
Prosecutor's Late Gambit Prompts Hansen Mistrial Hearing
Guam district court judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood will hear a defense motion for a mistrial in the Hansen Helicopter trial on Tuesday morning.
Maintenance and Modifications
NIAR Werx To Add Airbus A321 Conversions
The A321 cargo conversion project is an extension of a partnership between National Institute for Aviation Research and Erickson Precision Ventures.
Accidents
Investigation Into Ohio Hangar Foam Fatality Continues
Officials in Ohio are continuing their investigation into the cause of a fatal accidental hangar foam discharge at Wilmington Air Park.
Environment
Aviation Groups Cheer SAF Credit Law Signing
Aviation groups including NBAA and NATA are applauding President Biden’s signing into law of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 yesterday.
Accidents
Bill Would Give NTSB Charge over Civil Space Accidents
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership reintroduced a bill to ensure NTSB oversight of commercial space accident investigations.
Aircraft
How Bombardier’s EcoJet Could be a Foundation For Green Private Aviation
How Bombardier’s EcoJet Could be a Foundation For Green Private Aviation
