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.
Airports
California Airport Completes Runway Rehab
California’s San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport has just completed major rehabilitation project on its main runway and taxiway connectors.
Aircraft
Sustainability Forum Highlights Decarb Progress
Boeing, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Etihad report in Dubai on progress toward reaching Net Zero by 2050.
Collins and Raytheon Show Breadth of Products
Collins and Raytheon Technologies offer a wide variety of commercial and military aerospace products to Middle East customers.
Safety
L3Harris Analytics Maximize Connected Aircraft Capabilities
The SRVIVR25 series voice and flight data recorders by L3Harris bring safety benefits to aircraft operators.
Security
Sentient Creates Team for ViDAR Launch in UAE
The Visual Detection and Ranging pod for the AW139 optimizes search and rescue operations, helping to save lives and lower mission costs.
Safety
Collins Sees Path To Spotting Pilot Fatigue
Collins and Seeing Machines are developing fatigue-management solutions using eye-measurements to evaluate pilot alertness.
Environment
Air bp Turns Focus toward Sustainability
Global fuel provider Air bp is working to help the aviation industry meet its sustainabilty goals.
Avionics
Mid-Canada Mod Center, JD Aero Form Alliance
A partnership between Mid-Canada Mod Center and JD Aero will enable them to provide expanded services to regional aircraft operators.
Engines
Engine Parts Specialist Volo Aero Makes Dubai Debut
Massachusetts-based Volo Aero MRO, which has received AS9110:C quality system certification, is making its debut as an exhibitor at the Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
Dubai Airshow Points to Industry Resuscitation
The 2021 Dubai Airshow is the first major international airshow calendar event to take place since 2019.
Engines
Mubadala’s Aerospace Portfolio Hits at Least $8 Billion in Value
Mubadala unit Sanad sees the size of its own portfolio increase to $1.2 billion.
Environment
Swiss Researchers Say They Can Produce SAF from Air
Researchers in Switzerland say they have developed technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel using nothing but air and sunlight.
Environment
Shell Names Developer for Rotterdam SAF Plant
Industrial engineering solutions provider Worley was selected to establish a low-carbon fuel production operation at Shell's Netherlands facility.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Airbus Emerges Profitable after Covid Hangover
The European aerospace and defense conglomerate recorded a Q3 profit of $472 million.
Fuel
Gevo and ADM To Collaborate on SAF Production
Archer-Daniels-Midland and Gevo have signed an MoU that could result in the production of up to 500 million gallons of SAF annually.
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation
Vertical Aerospace Makes Its Case for eVTOL’s Role in Public Transportation
Environment
Aerospace Technology Heads Give Sustainabilty Support
The chief technology officers for seven major aerospace companies issued a statement today supporting the sector’s net-zero emissions ambitions.
Maintenance and Modifications
Company Update 2021, part 1/3 - AMAC Aerospace Group of Companies
Company Update 2021, part 1/3 - AMAC Aerospace Group of Companies
Dr. Sian Proctor, SpaceX Astronaut and Pilot, Tells Her Inspiring Story
Dr. Sian Proctor, SpaceX Astronaut and Pilot, Tells Her Inspiring Story
Aircraft
AAM Set to 'Change the World,' Innovators Tell BACE Attendees
Day 2 Keynote brings six AAM Innovators to stage, highlights repaid eVTOL developments.
Recruitment Firm Sees Industry Hiring Surge
Aviation Search Group says hiring within the sector is increasing with urgency.
Documentary To Examine First Mach 1 Flight
On Oct. 14, 1947, an aircraft broke the sound barrier for the first time, a milestone some had thought would never be reached.
Environment
New White Paper Examines Decarbonization Needs
With sustainability being the focus of NBAA’s annual convention, Deloitte Consulting has authored a white paper on the decarbonization of aviation.
Airlines
JSfirm Unveils Database Match Feature
Aviation employment firm JSfirm is making it easier for companies to recruit qualified employees from the FAA database.
Environment
New Report Calls for Net-Zero Aviation by 2050
The Air Transport Action Group issued a declaration today stating that global civil aviation operations will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Signs Deal For Up to 50 eVTOLs with Vertical Aero
Deal is Bristow's second for electric aircraft in less than a month.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Leasing Venture Orders 12 More Helicopters
Helicopter lessor LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing are acquiring 12 more helicopters worth more than $120 million.
Environment
CAAFI Applauds Call to Action on SAF
The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative applauded the U.S. government’s recognition of the role that SAF will play in decarbonization efforts.
Airports
Major Renovation Project at KORD Finally Wraps
Officials in Chicago celebrated the conclusion of a 16-year, $6 billion modernization program at O’Hare International Airport.
Engines
GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation Partnership
GE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.
