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.
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
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
Delta Signs Sustainable Fuel Offtake Deal
Delta Air Lines expects to receive 10 million gallons of SAF a year, by 2023 from processor Gevo.
Environment
New Wx Service Monitors Solar Activity
A new 24/7 service provides aviators with updates on possible dangers from solar activity
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.
These suits are made for launching
The Under Armour suits are designed for use by space tourists on Virgin Galactic's suborbital flights from Spaceport America in New Mexico.
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.
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.
Aircraft
Farnborough International Makes Major Leadership Changes
The organizer of July’s Farnborough Airshow has promoted two executives from within the company.
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.
Aircraft
Italian Trade Agency Pavilion Highlights Aerospace Capabilities
Some 40 Italian companies are participating in the Dubai Air Show.
Regulations and Government
Nedaa Gives Airshow Emergency Wireless Comms a Boost
Nedaa network ensures that Dubai Police, Civil Defense, and Ambulance are in the loop.
Training and Workforce
Worden Eyes Resuscitation of U.S. Space Program
Al Worden, command module pilot for Apollo 15, says Congress needs to come together to provide necessary support for the U.S. space program.
Aircraft
Electric Airplane for New Air Racing Series Unveiled
Air Race E, the first electric air racing series, will debut next year as the organizer shows a prototype electric racer at the Dubai Airshow.
Rotorcraft
Mi-38 Makes International Debut
The Russian Helicopters Mi-38 utility transport aims to become the modern replacement for the long-lived and highly popular Mi-8/17 series.
Aircraft
Sheikh Mohammed Opens 30-year Anniversary Dubai Airshow
An impressive collection of aerial hardware overshadows a smattering of orders at Dubai Airshow 2019.
Aircraft
Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.
Airports
Searidge Digital Tower Chosen for Sydney Airport Trial
Airservices Australia is believed to be considering the Searidge remote tower solution for several of the country's airports.
U.S. Presence Looms Large at Dubai Airshow
The USA Partnership Pavilion is hosting many of the 140 U.S. companies from 25 states exhibiting this week at the Dubai Airshow.
