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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aircraft
Organizers Cancel July’s Farnborough Airshow
Coronavirus concerns nix one the world’s premier aerospace events, the biennial Farnborough International Airshow.
Sudden Tight Market Spurs Online Jobs Fair
Aviation Job Search is hosting an online job fair March 20, 2020, to help people who have lost jobs during the recent economic upheavals.
Honeywell Field Service Engineers: Providing Personalized Solutions to Technical Problems
Honeywell Aerospace ensures that no matter where its customers are, they will get the support and attention needed to get their aircraft back in service.
Ampex Offers Low-cost Data Acquisition, Storage Option
The Ampex Data Systems Common Architecture Recorder weights two pounds, has a volume of 62 cubic inches, and can store two terabytes of data.
Pierre Gautier, 'Father of the Concorde,' Dies at 94
Pierre Gautier's fingerprints are all over the French aerospace industry
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Signs Collaboration for Singapore Mobility
Airbus and Singapore's aviation regulator are working together on developing urban air mobility to Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications
$500 Million Investments Announced for Singapore's Aerospace Sector
Singapore real estate group JTC signed deal worth $500 million at the Singapore Air Show.
Engines
3D Printing Provides Part for Pratt & Whitney Engine
Three companies collaborated to create a 3D-printed aero engine part for a Pratt & Whitney turbine engine.
A*Star Bringing Advanced Technologies to Aerospace
A*Star, a research cooperative, is delving into an array of advanced manufacturing processes, ranging from automation to additive manufacturing.
Supplier Spirit Looks To Become Digital Factory
The Spirit AeroSystems initiative aims to make the supplier to Boeing and Airbus more efficient and cost competitive.
Collins Aerospace Unveils Singapore Innovation Hub
The technology accelerator plans to deliver proof of concept on over 40 robotics, automation, data science and software projects within five years.
Aircraft
PPG Showcases Products and Services in Singapore
New industry offerings from PPG include lightweight, sustainable aircraft products.
Training and Workforce
Tech University of Munich Promotes Master's Program in Aerospace
The German engineering school in Munich is meeting with master's program prospects at the Singapore Airshow.
Cetim Tech Center Showcases French Engineering Skills
Helping to bridge the gap between academics and manufacturers, the French Cetim center supports a range of aerospace companies.
Avionics
Teledyne e2v and Partners Land BAE Systems Contract
Microprocessor technology expert Teledyne e2v has developed advanced products that are qualified for the aerospace industry.
USA Pavilion Provides Expansive Anchor at Singapore
The USA Pavilion represents the largest presence on the Signapore Airshow exhibit floor, next to Singapore, with more than 100, including 29 first-timers.
Aircraft
TAI Warms to Malaysia as Springboard for Asia-Pacific
New offices in Malaysia and Pakistan herald greater global role
Aircraft
Deharde Revolutionizes Sheet Metal Forming
The German sheet metal specialist offers a lower-cost alternative to roll forming.
Singapore Becoming Growth Hub for Advanced Technologies
The total output from the aerospace sector soared from more than $7 billion to $11.3 billion between 2015 to 2018, according to the Singapore EDB.
