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
Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Could Fly to Small Towns While Cutting Emissions
Eviation's Alice Electric Aircraft Could Fly to Small Towns While Cutting Emissions
Environment
ICAO Launches New SAF Development Assistance Program
ICAO has launched its new multinational Assistance, Capacity-building, and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (ACT-SAF) program.
Environment
Gevo Teams with Google Cloud on Biofuel Verifications
Sustainable fuel producer Gevo has signed an agreement with Google Cloud to measure and verify the environmental benefits of next-generation biofuels.
Avionics
When GPS Denied, Honeywell Has a Solution
Honeywell testing has shown that alternative navigation technologies can mitigate denial of GPS signals.
Aircraft
NIAR Werx Adds More Freighter Conversion Work
The National Institute for Aviation Research’s Werx MRO program enters agreement on passenger-to-freighter conversions for Precision Aircraft Solutions.
Security
CBP Rolls Out Biometric Scanning at All U.S. Intl Airports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced biometric facial comparison technology at all international airports across the United States.
Environment
UK SAF Project Selects Engineering Firm
Industrial engineering solutions firm Worley has received a contract to provide engineering and design services for a renewable energy project in the UK.
Environment
While Still a Trickle, SAF Flow Increases
With some SAF-use mandates already imposed, and others under consideration, the fuel industry is moving to raise SAF production.
Aircraft
Farnborough International Airshow Set To Return in July
After the 2020 show was abandoned due to the Covid pandemic, organizers have invested in new features for the event to be held July 18-22.
Environment
Work Begins on World's Largest Biofuel Plant
A consortium of energy industry companies has partnered with the Panamanian government to launch what will become the world’s largest biofuel refinery.
Environment
Phillips 66 To Establish Large Renewable Fuels Plant
Phillips 66 has decided to begin conversion of its major San Francisco area petroleum refinery into one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities.
Training and Workforce
John and Martha King Reflect on That Magic Johnson Photo - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
John and Martha King Reflect on That Magic Johnson Photo - AIN’s 50th Anniversary
Environment
Industry Coalition Urges Action on SAF Tax Legislation
A broad-based coalition consisting of nearly 80 aviation stakeholders is urging Congress to enact a blender's tax to spur SAF investment.
Rotorcraft
Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft
Bell Manufacturing Technology Center To Modernize Production for Next Gen Rotorcraft
Environment
World Energy To Upgrade Sustainable Fuel Refinery
World Energy is renovating its sustainable fuel refinery in Paramount, California, which upon completion in 2025 will massively increase its output.
Environment
Colonial Pipeline To Feed SAF to East Coast
Colonial Pipeline, one of the major fuel carrying arteries feeding the U.S. East Coast, can now carry sustainable aviation fuel.
Engines
Reaction Engines Preps for Hypersonic Technology Tests
Reaction Engines is incorporating modifications to its facility in Colorado for the next phase of high-Mach/temperature propulsion technology tests.
Airports
Idaho Airport Closes for Month-long Rehab Project
Idaho’s Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) in Hailey closed this week for a month-long runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation project.
Environment
Biden Doubles Down on SAF Support
President Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to sustainable aviation and sustainable aviation fuel in remarks yesterday at an Iowa biofuel plant.
Fuel
East Coast Jet Fuel Prices See Record-high Spike
The petroleum sanctions placed on Russia are having an effect on jet-A pricing in the U.S., particularly on the East Coast.
Environment
Business Aviation Faces Sustainability Push
Marc Ehudin, GAMA's director of governmental affairs detailed the demands being placed on the aviation industry to improve its sustainability efforts.
Environment
Carbon Offsets Offer Near-term Emissions Solution
With many aviation companies setting carbon reduction goals, carbon offsets represent a near-term solution as SAF ramps up in volume.
Environment
SAF Key to Aviation's Decarbonization Plans
With the aviation industry searching for ways to reduce its carbon footprint, sustainable aviation fuel represents the most immediately available tool.
Regulations and Government
EASA Slams the Door on Russian Aerospace
EASA has stripped Russian aircraft, MROs, and airlines of type and operating certificates.
Engines
Air bp To Supply Rolls-Royce with SAF
Air bp has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to furnish the UK-based engine maker with sustainable aviation fuel to power its engine testing programs.
NAA Awards Wally Funk with Stinson Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) presented Wally Funk with the 2021 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy at the WAI Conference.
Attendees Leave Notes at Ukrainian Helicopters Booth During Heli-Expo
Attendees Leave Notes at Ukrainian Helicopters Booth During Heli-Expo
Engines
Airbus To Test New High-voltage Li-ion Aviation Battery
Airbus is starting up testing on a new high-voltage lithium-ion battery system that will be used to power the EcoPulse demonstrator aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
LHT Recovers from Covid, Posts Profit
Lufthansa Technik's revenues bounced back in 2021 from a Covid-induced slump.
FSF Seeks Nominations for New Award
Flight Safety Foundation is seeking nominations for its inaugural Gloria Heath Trophy which will be awarded to women for achievements in civil aviation.
