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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Industry to the Fore in Singapore
U.S. exhibitors dominate international participation in Asia-Pacific’s largest aerospace show.
Airlines
Bolloré Logistics Adds Aerospace to Consumer Goods Offering
Based in Paris, Bolloré Logistics sees Singapore as Asia-Pacific’s undisputed regional MRO hub.
Spirits Soar at Singapore Airshow 2022
The organizers of the 2022 Singapore Airshow expressed optimism about the event's opportunity to help propel growth in the Asia-Pacific aerospace sector.
Environment
LanzaJet To Partner on Second SAF Plant
LanzaJet will partner with Marquis Sustainable Fuel to build an integrated fuel plant with a capacity of 120 million gallons a year in Hennepin, Illinois.
Environment
Asia-Pacific at Forefront of Collins Sustainability Efforts
Collins Aerospace has implemented many of its largest and most important industrial sustainability initiatives at its Asia-Pacific facilities.
Connecticut Authority Looks To Acquire Sikorsky Airport
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is moving ahead with its attempt to acquire Bridgeport Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
Avionics
ALPA Rips FCC, Wireless Lobby Anew over 5G
ALPA president accuses FCC of "systematic failure of governance."
Avionics
FAA: 5G C-band Interference Solution Could Take Years
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson downplayed the impact of 5G C-band on GA during a February 3 House Aviation Subcommittee meeting.
Safety
GPS/GNSS Backups Tested in European Commission Trials
The European Commission Joint Research Centre has been evaluating alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (APNT) services.
Environment
UK Airport Adds Hydrogen Fueling Station
A new hydrogen refueling station is now operational at the UK’s Teesside Airport.
Airports
FAA Continues To Clear 5G Aircraft Backlog
FAA clears 90% of U.S. commercial fleet to operate normally near 5G C-band service.
Avionics
Viavi Tech Detects 5G Radar Altimeter Interference
Arizona-based Viavi Solutions has devised a method to identify interference between 5G C-band communications networks and radar altimeters.
Embraer Reintegrates Commercial Aviation Business
Embraer has completed the reintegration of its commercial aviation business, following its split in 2019 to prepare for a joint venture with Boeing.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Inks Deal on Spares Management
Avian Inventory Management will assume purchasing, marketing, and distribution rights for Embraer’s commercial and business aircraft spare parts inventory.
Mojave Airport Honors Rutan Name
The directors of California’s Mojave Air and Space Port (KMHV) have agreed to rename the facility Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field.
Avionics
Latest 5G Delay Welcomed but Ultimate Solution Unlikely Soon
Wireless carriers agree to further 5G C-band delay near busy airports.
Environment
LanzaJet Receives $50 Million To Complete New SAF Plant
Sustainable fuel technology company LanzaJet has received a $50 milllion investment from the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund.
Avionics
Industry, FAA Scramble To Clean Up FCC 5G 'Mess'
"Flight cancellations and operational disruptions will be a reality," ALPA warns.
Aircraft
Embraer Selling Évora Aerostructures Units to Aernnova
Embraer is selling its Évora, Portugal-based metal and composite aerostructures subsidiaries to Aernnova for $172 million, with closing expected by April.
Regulations and Government
FAA Releases List of 5G-buffered Airports
Fifty U.S. airports will have buffer zones when wireless companies turn on new 5G C-band service on January 19.
Environment
ExxonMobil and Neste Team on SAF In France
Global petrochemical fuel provider ExxonMobil has partnered with sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste to provide SAF distribution in France.
