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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Liebherr-Aerospace Touts Local Heat Exchanger Repair Capabilities
Germany’s Liebherr is increasingly taking repairs closer to its customers.
Aircraft
Asia-Pacific Stakes Claim to Place in Urban Air Mobility Revolution
Several Asia-Pacific companies are making big investments in urban air mobility technology and the region's cities may be early adopters of eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
IAI Looks to Build Regional Ties on 2018 HNA Deal
IAI's Aviation Group plans additional supplier and MRO activities related to its agreement with HNA Group.
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Wins $7B of Business in 2019
Singapore Technologies Engineering inked $1.5 billion in contracts in the fourth quarter, bringing its full-year 2019 contract value to $7 billion.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Spreads Asia-Pacific Wings
AAR is expanding its MRO and supply chain activities around the globe.
Engines
Newly Expanded Sanad Looks to Asia-Pacific To Drive Businesses
The integration of Sanad's turbine businesses heralds the creation of a new 'industry champion.'
Maintenance and Modifications
Bird Aerosystems Debuts at Singapore
Bird increases investments in Asia-Pacific region to pursue multiple marketing campaigns
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Eyes New and Existing Areas for Growth
Airbus and Boeing anticipate Asia Pacific will lead MRO demand over the next 20 years.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Helicopters on Mars Is Rocket Science
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists gave Heli-Expo 2020 attendees a full breifing on the Mars Helicopter Scout.
Researchers Explore Nanotubes for Composite Manufacturing
MIT researchers think they have found a way to make large, composite primary aerostructures without the use of an autoclave.
Aircraft
Russia’s Aerospace Sector May Be Headed For Consolidation
Folding Russian Helicopters into the OAK structure to form one single entity is a possibility.
New Tech Will Take Center Stage at Singapore
The 2020 Singapore Airshow will focus on innovation and new technology, including urban air mobility.
Our 2020 Vision:
AIN takes its annual look ahead at key elements of the aviation industry
Environment
Delta Signs Sustainable Fuel Offtake Deal
Delta Air Lines expects to receive 10 million gallons of SAF a year, by 2023 from processor Gevo.
Airports
Frequentis Powers South America’s First Remote ATC Tower
The first remote ATC tower in South America, provided by Frequentis, was recently inaugurated at the Santa Cruz military airbase in Rio de Janeiro.
Environment
New Wx Service Monitors Solar Activity
A new 24/7 service provides aviators with updates on possible dangers from solar activity
Aircraft
Farnborough International Makes Major Leadership Changes
The organizer of July’s Farnborough Airshow has promoted two executives from within the company.
Aircraft
Italian Trade Agency Pavilion Highlights Aerospace Capabilities
Some 40 Italian companies are participating in the Dubai Air Show.
UK Lunar Lander Will Be Tested in UAE
The Lunar Lander-Hopper is being developed in the UK in cooperation with Ukraine's Yuzhnoye design bureau.
Aircraft
HAL Struggling with Labor Costs and Disputes
HAL is struggling with strikes as the government aims to privatize a raft of public bodies, including the aerospace sector.
Aircraft
Boeing Makes Progress on NeXt Big Things
Three electric aircraft projects—the Passenger Air Vehicle, Cargo Air Vehicle, and Odysseus UAV—are gaining momentum at Boeing's NeXt unit.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rohde & Schwarz Brings Gamut of Tech Products to Dubai
Munich-based Rohde & Schwarz earned revenues of €2.14 billion in its last financial year.
