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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aircraft

NIAR Werx's 777 Cargo Conversion a 'Beachhead' Program

Under the 777 project, Werx will assist in the development of an STC for the conversion that will be owned by partner company Kansas Modification Center.