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.
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.
Airports
FAA Continues To Clear 5G Aircraft Backlog
FAA clears 90% of U.S. commercial fleet to operate normally near 5G C-band service.
Environment
UK Airport Adds Hydrogen Fueling Station
A new hydrogen refueling station is now operational at the UK’s Teesside Airport.
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.
EHang Secures Launch Order for Longer-range VT-30
th Japan’s Okayama Kurashiki Mizushima Aero & Space Industry Cluster Study Group (MASC) committing to exploring use cases for the two-sea VT-30.
Safety
Airlines, Wireless Carriers Agree On Temporary 5G Ceasefire
Tentative agreement would delay 5G C-band roll out until January 19th
Aircraft
Autonomous Flight Opening Orderbook for Y6S Plus
Autonomous Flight is preparing for a Series C fundraising round as it prepares to complete the assembly of the Y65 Plus production version in 2023.
Rotorcraft
Bizav Cautious, Rotor Critical on 5G Delay
Verizon and AT&T formally agree to delay 5G C-band roll-out to January 19.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Association Int'l, USHST, and VAST Win Top Flight Award for Contribution to Safety
Helicopter Association Int'l, USHST, and VAST Win Top Flight Award for Contribution to Safety
Environment
FAA Awards More SAF Production Research Funds
Looking to amplify its efforts to establish supply chains for sustainable aviation fuel, the FAA has awarded more than $14 million to university research.
Maintenance and Modifications
James Raisbeck Wins Top Flight Award for Charitable Hero
James Raisbeck Wins Top Flight Award for Charitable Hero
Safety
Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero
Robert Sumwalt Wins Top Flight Award for Safety Hero
ATC
Thales Buys Moog's Salt Lake City Navigation Aids Unit
Thales's acquisition of Moog's ground-based navigation aids business comes not quite six months after the companies signed a definitive agreement.
Aircraft
NASA Mars Ingenuity Wins Top Flight Award for Best New Rotorcraft
NASA Mars Ingenuity Wins Top Flight Award for Best New Rotorcraft
