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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Urban Air Mobility Holds Promise of Future Efficiency
The challenge of bringing urban air mobility vehicles to market is making a lot of smart people work very hard on solutions.
Environment
Sustainability Requires a Multi-faceted Approach
All segments of aviation agree, there is not one magic bullet for solving the industry's carbon emissions quandary.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
UK Industry Calls on Government for Urgent Increase in Support
Senior industry leaders addressing the opening ceremony for the FIA Connect event indicated that the aerospace sector faces a long path to recovery.
Avionics
BAE Reduces Sizes of Energy Systems For Electric Aircraft
BAE is adapting energy management, engine controls, and power conversion systems for use with the electric propulsion systems of new eVTOL aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Farnborough Show Goes Online With FIA Connect Webinars
Over four days, the industry will gather around a program of 77 webinars addressing all aspects of aerospace and defense.
Aircraft
Faradair Establishes Duxford HQ for Hybrid Electric STOL
UK startup Faradair is developing the BEHA aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion, transitioning to all-electric once technology and regulations permit.
Regulations and Government
ADS Group Says UK Aerospace Industry Urgently Needs Increased Government Support
ADS Group Says UK Aerospace Industry Urgently Needs Increased Government Support
Engines
HyPoint Advances Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Electric Aircraft
HyPoint says it will have a 150 kW hydrogen fuel system ready to deliver for an eVTOL or electric fixed-wing aircraft by early 2022.
NASA, Lockheed Martin Progress Toward Supersonic Trials
Assembly of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology demonstrator is underway at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works factory in Palmdale, California.
Farnborough International Air Show Set for Online Takeoff
Farnborough International Air Show Set for Online Takeoff
Aircraft
Farnborough Airshow Goes Virtual with FIA Connect
FIA Connect will feature a busy program of webinars and conferences, as well as a Meet the Buyer event and online meetings for young people.
Aircraft
The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think
The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think
Aircraft
UAM Sector Set For Tighter Finances and Consolidation
Sameer Saveni from UK industry group ADS says UAM pioneers have reached an inflection point from which a smaller number of eVTOL contenders will emerge.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Develops A/C System for Future Flyers
Honeywell's new MicroVCS offers lower maintenance and reduced weight for electric aircraft air-conditioning needs.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
France Unveils €15 Billion Aid Package For Aviation Industry
Government funding includes existing support for Air France, plus a further €8 billion for various aspects of the aerospace sector.
Aircraft
Magnix Makes Another Leap for Electric Aviation with eCaravan First Flight
Magnix Makes Another Leap for Electric Aviation with eCaravan First Flight
Safety
GPS Interference Issue Back on the Table
The former LightSquared telecom network is accused of GPS interference again, but this time under a new company name, Ligado Networks.
Rotorcraft
VT Group Wins Support Contract for New Marine One Helo
As many as 21 Sikorsky VH-92As are expected to serve as replacements to the presidential helicopter fleet.
Erickson Looks To Improve Firefighting Through R&D Unit
Helicopter specialist Erickson is developing software aimed at making wildland firefighting more effective and efficient.
Aircraft
Leonardo Sees 2020 Hit from Decline in Civil Aviation Markets
Italy's Leonardo saw first quarter earnings decline, mainly on the civil side of its business, including helicopters, ATR airliners, and aerostructures.
Where Did it Go Wrong For the Merger Between Boeing and Embraer?
Where Did it Go Wrong For the Merger Between Boeing and Embraer?
Aircraft
UV-C Light System Eliminates Covid-19 from Aircraft Cabins
Israel Aerospace Industries said its robot UV-C light unit could move inside aircraft cabins, eliminating viruses and germs from exposed surfaces.
Airports
Luminaerospace Lights Make Taxiway Edges Easy To See
Following FAA approval, Luminaerospace hopes to ramp up production of replacement taxiway light covers that help pilots interpret taxiway boundaries.
Boeing Supplier Spirit To Power Wichita Plant with Wind
Spirit AeroSystems has signed a 10-year agreement with utility provider Evergy for its Wichita plan to receive all its electricity from a Kansas wind farm.
Aircraft
Sustainable Aviation and Urban Air Mobility Experts To Meet Virtually
Foresight Aerospace's Sustainable Aviation and Urban Air Mobility conference will include eVTOL program leaders, regulators and technology specialists.
Fuel
Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply
With the cancelation of countless commercial flights, the supply of jet-A is starting to back up as refineries begin to slow production.
Engines
GE Aviation To Temporarily Idle More U.S. Workers
GE Aviation blames the latest furlough on the "unprecedented" impact of Covid-19 on the commercial aviation industry.
Aircraft
Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight
Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight
Safety
Honeywell Ramps Up N95 Mask Production
Honeywell is putting to work storage space at its Phoenix engine campus to add capability to manufacture N95 masks.
Accidents
To Save Helo Crew, SpaceX Dragon Lost in Drop Test
The test article, suspended underneath a helicopter, became unstable during flight and was released by the pilot.
