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
Boeing Data Modeling Tool To Improve Sustainability Efforts
Boeing unveiled a data modeling platform to assess SAF and sustainability developments to reach a common goal of net zero aviation emissions.
Engines
ZeroAvia and PowerCell Sign Fuel Cell Stacks MoU
The agreement between ZeroAvia and PowerCell will see production of 5,000 aviation-optimized fuel cell stacks between 2024 and 2028.
Aircraft
Raytheon Subsidiaries Update Market on Pending Innovation
Raytheon is preparing for what forecasters say will be an exponential increase in travel in the next five to 10 years.
Aircraft
Airbus Launches Connectivity Unit With Solar-powered Zephyr
Airbus says it can affordably expand telecommunications services with its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station that can fly at 70,000 feet.
Engines
EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Launch Hydrogen Engine Partnership
Full-scale hydrogen-fueled ground testing of the Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine will follow initial trials on the AE 2100 powerplant.
Training and Workforce
CAE Develops AAM Mixed-reality Trainer
CAE added Vertical Aerospace to its AAM partnerships and unveiled plans for its 700MXR mixed-reality trainer for that market segment.
Aircraft
Leonardo Reboot Paves Path to the Future
Two years into a strategic transformation plan, Italy’s Leonardo is growing stronger and meeting new challenges.
Aircraft
Rolls-Royce and Hyundai to Advance Hydrogen Propulsion
Rolls-Royce and Korean automaker Hyundai aim to conduct a joint hydrogen fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration in 2025.
Aircraft
Northrop Grumman To Buy Special Mission Boom Overtures
Boom said it has raised more than $600 million in capital for the Overture program.
Engines
Rolls-Royce in Final Build Phase for UltraFan Demonstrator
The UltraFan engine will perform its first run later this year, powered by 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Security
Astronautics Supports All Native Group on USAF Contract
Astronautics will also bid its aerospace cybersecurity, integrated avionics, and secure connectivity solutions for an Air Force contract.
Engines
CF34 Engine Line Surpasses 200 Million Hours
GE's CF34 engine family has logged the third-highest number of flight hours of any turbine engine design.
CEM Defense Materials Named as Elite Supplier for Lockheed
Tempe, Arizona composites provider CEM Defense Materials was awarded Lockheed Martin's Elite Supplier Award recognizing quality and on-time performance.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Details Hydrogen Program Progress
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is developing hydrogen and hybrid-electric power solutions.
Aircraft
An Electric Step Forward for Zero Emissions Aviation
GKN Aerospace and Vertical Aerospace continue their nine-month partnership with the development of EWIS for the all-electric VX4 prototype.
Engines
GKN Aerospace Teams with GE Aviation on CFM RISE
GKN and GE Aviation are developing the open-fan design for the RISE engine demonstrator program.
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, Collins Collaborate on Full-flight Data Collection
Two Raytheon divisions are combining their tools on engine management data and insight.
Aircraft
Eve Unveils New-Look eVTOL Aircraft and Passenger Cabin
Eve Unveils New-Look eVTOL Aircraft and Passenger Cabin
Aircraft
GKN To Lead Dutch R&D Consortium
GKN Aerospace will lead electrification and thermoplastics R&D programs for the Dutch sustainable aviation transition consortium.
Aircraft
Boeing’s 737 Max 10 Makes International Debut
In addition to the international debut of the 737-10 Max, Boeing is highlighting its latest sustainability initiatives and defense platforms at FIA.
Aircraft
Smith Myers Debuts New Search and Rescue Tools
Marking its 35th anniversary, Smith Myers introduced new products for its Artemis SAR line that turn mobile phones into location beacons.
Aircraft
British HAPS Projects Aim for the Solar Heights
The Airbus Zephyr and the BAE Systems PHASA-35 offer new airborne communications and observation options.
Environment
Study: SAF Market To Reach $14 Billion by 2030
A new study sees the global sustainable aviation fuel market rapidly expanding by 2030.
Airports
Oklahoma Company Offers Permanent Aircraft Tow System
Aircraft Towing Systems World-Wide is exhibiting its under-development aircraft towing infrastructure system at the Farnborough Airshow.
Aircraft
AeroDelft Student Team Flies Hydrogen Phoenix Prototype
The battery-powered prototype aced its initial test flight on June 14, and the full-scale model made its debut taxi run on July 7.
Environment
Gevo Strengthens SAF Project Funding
Gevo's latest round of stock issuance was aimed at helping the company stabilize its financing demands for its Net Zero-1 sustainable fuel project.
Environment
New York Area Receives First Pipeline SAF Delivery
SAF transported via the Colonial Pipeline has reached a New York City airport for the first time.
Aircraft
De Havilland Aircraft Departs Downsview Airport
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada held a celebration at Toronto Downsview Airport, its home of 93 years, before moving its offices to nearby Pearson Airport.
Aircraft
How EHang’s Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Will Relieve Gridlocked Cities
How EHang’s Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Will Relieve Gridlocked Cities
Avionics
Wireless Carriers Agree To Extend 5G C-Band Mitigations
Mitigations to prevent 5G C-band interference will continue while airlines retrofit fleets with filters, new radar altimeters.
