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.
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.
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.
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.
Aircraft
SE Asia Buyer Orders Two JB12 JetPacks
JetPack Aviation's manned VTOL flying machines are gaining new ground with the sale of two JB12s to a Southeast Asian customer.
Aircraft
Checking Out the Exhibitors at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
Checking Out the Exhibitors at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
Avionics
Honeywell and InfiniDome Tackle GPS Jamming
Honeywell and InfiniDome are developing anti-GPS jamming technology for urban air mobility and military vehicles.
Seattle Aircraft Engineering Firm Opens Wichita Center
Aerotec's Wichita Engineering Center is expected to initially employ 25 aerospace engineers.
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Must Be Quieter Than Current Aircraft To Be Accepted in Cities
Electric Aircraft Must Be Quieter Than Current Aircraft To Be Accepted in Cities
Aircraft
No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer
No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer
Regulations and Government
DOT IG Faults FAA Airspace System Parts Oversight
A DOT Inspector General report has found the FAA “lacks sufficient oversight controls for managing its National Airspace System parts inventory."
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Canadian Governments Pumping Billions into Green Aviation
PWC, Bell, and CAE could receive $685 million from Canada's support for electric aviation.
Airports
Infrastructure Will Be Key To Unlocking Electric Aircraft Access in Cities
Infrastructure Will Be Key To Unlocking Electric Aircraft Access in Cities
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Blade Services Inks New S-70 Support Deal
Aviation Blade Services has a new partnership agreement to support the main and tail rotor blades on Taiwan's S-70/UH60s.
Environment
University Researchers Turn Plastic into Jet-A
Researchers at Washington State University say they have developed a process for turning waste plastics into jet fuel.
Accidents
NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy
NTSB Chairman Robert L. Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years of Transportation Safety Advocacy
Environment
Study Eyes SAF Benefits in Meeting Environmental Goals
A new study published this week points to SAFs benefits besides lifecycle carbon emissions, and how they must be calculated into aviation's climate impact.
Aircraft
How New Electric Aircraft Could Transform Public Transportation
How New Electric Aircraft Could Transform Public Transportation
Safety
When Pilot Proficiency Is Not Enough
While technically proficient in the eyes of regulators, many pilots may not be prepared to handle events outside their comfort zone.
Aircraft
Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft
Regulators Won’t Cut Corners When Certifying New eVTOL Aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
NIAR's Werx Organization Leverages Engineering, Mod Capabilities
The National Institute for Aviation Research's Werx lab is partnering with Dynamic Aviation on modification of three 737s for a special-missions program.
Environment
Carinata Lands On ICAO's SAF Feedstock List
ICAO has now recognized Carinata, an oilseed crop, as a renewable feedstock with a similar lifecycle carbon emission reduction as waste-derived SAF.
Environment
Aviation Industry Cheers New SAF Tax Credit Plan
A broad-based consortium of aviation companies applauded the introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
