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.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Adds Mx Capacity in the Philippines
New hangar adds 20 percent more capacity for Lufthansa Technik Philippines.
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.
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
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.
Environment
Environmental Defense Fund Issues New SAF Handbook
The Environmental Defense Fund has published a new handbook urging "high-integrity" sustainable aviation fuel adoption.
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
Aircraft
Textron Renews Focus on Nexus
Textron's eAviation division is aiming for a first flight of its Nexus eVTOL prototype in a couple of years.
VW Becomes Latest Carmaker To Enter AAM Market
Volkswagen’s Chinese subsidiary unveiled an early prototype of a four-passenger eVTOL.
Accidents
NTSB Redefines UAS Criteria for Accident Investigation
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a final rule amending its Part 830 definition of “unmanned aircraft accident.”
Environment
Neste To Buy Irish SAF Feedstock Provider
Neste's latest addition to its global feedstock network will be Ireland-based Walco Foods.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Secures FAA Nod for Corporate-wide SMS
Among the earliest independent third-party MROs to do so, AAR has received FAA recognition for its corporate SMS program.
Training and Workforce
Boeing Ups Demand Forecast for Aviation Personnel
Boeing's latest 20-year outlook forecasts demands for 2.1 million personnel in commercial aviation.
Environment
Gevo Acquires Land for Commercial SAF Facility
SAF pioneer Gevo will establish its first commercial production facility in South Dakota.
Aircraft
Inmarsat Demonstrates Sector-spanning Satcom Links
Satellite network operator Inmarsat brings to Farnborough the latest future-proofed connectivity products for diverse aerospace sectors.
Aircraft
Wencor Extends Purchase Agreement with Alp Aviation
Wencor signed a multi-year agreement to supply consumables and expendables to Turkey's Alp Aviation.
Aircraft
Logic Group Caps First Phase of M&A Plan
Italy’s Logic Group, with its recent purchase of Gelco, has completed Phase 1 of its M&A plan for creating “an international footprint.”
