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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Accidents
Canada TSB Reports Aviation Accidents Increased in 2021
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary figures show the number of aviation accidents increased last year.
AINdebrief Episode 47 | February 28, 2022
Singapore Airshow Rides Again
Aircraft
Sole An-225 Cargoliner Damaged in Russia-Ukraine War
Antonov An-225, UR-82060, victim of Russia attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv-Hostomel Airport.
Environment
Virgin Atlantic Partners with Low-carbon-fuel Developer
Virgin Group has partnered with chemical conversion company Agilyx to develop a new sustainable aviation fuel based on waste plastics.
Environment
Shell Makes Singapore's First SAF Delivery
Shell has become the first fuel company to bring sustainable aviation fuel to Singapore.
Training and Workforce
Flight Training in Asia Continues Growth Trajectory
Training providers such as CAE see enormous opportunity for growth as pandemic restrictions ease around the world.
Aircraft
UK Aerospace Strives to Push Past Covid Downturn
The UK's ADS industry organization is one of several leading national aerospace trade groups vying for new business at the Singapore Airshow.
Engines
ST Engineering Highlights Variety of Technology Solutions
ST Engineering has the largest pavilion in the Singapore Airshow exhibit hall, where it is highlighting aviation, defense, and smart city solutions.
Aircraft
Worsening U.S.-China Aviation Trade Ties to Cost $875 Billion
U.S. administrations have grappled over the optimal stance to take towards China.
U.S. Industry to the Fore in Singapore
U.S. exhibitors dominate international participation in Asia-Pacific’s largest aerospace show.
