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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Italian Trade Agency Pavilion Highlights Aerospace Capabilities
Some 40 Italian companies are participating in the Dubai Air Show.
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.
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
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.
Aircraft
Sheikh Mohammed Opens 30-year Anniversary Dubai Airshow
An impressive collection of aerial hardware overshadows a smattering of orders at Dubai Airshow 2019.
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.
Aircraft
Honeywell sees Regional Growth Despite Muted Bizav Demand
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are key to the regional business aviation market for Honeywell.
Training and Workforce
Simulation on Verge of New Tech Revolution
Flight simulation is about to take advantage of new technologies such as AI and AR.
Aircraft
FlightSafety Intros FlightSmart AI Training Tool
FlightSafety’s FlightSmart, developed with IBM, identifies individual pilot deficiencies and creates customized corrective training.
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.
Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines Drive Industry Growth
Pratt & Whitney continues to see strong orders and a growing network of customers for its revolutionary Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine family.
Aircraft
Conflict Over An-124 Program Continues
A conflict over the An-124 freighter between Ukraine and Russia puts Germany In the middle.
Maintenance and Modifications
Researchers Focus On Turbine Blade Failure Predictors
Researchers at Purdue University say they have a way to measure and monitor the health of turbine engine blades.
Safety
More Options Offered for APG's iPreFlight Genesis App
APG is offering two new subscription options for its iPreFlight Genesis app.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tools, Parts Fly Out of Lufthansa Technik Additive Manufacturing Center
There are efficiency as well as cost benefits to making parts and tools using additive manufacturing techniques, according to Lufthansa Technik.
Aircraft
Boom Selects Advent for Supersonic Demonstrator Brakes
Advent Aircraft Systems will provide its eABS for Power Brake Systems for Boom's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator.
The Future of Integrated Flight Planning Has Arrived
At Honeywell we spend a lot of time talking to pilots, schedulers and dispatchers about their flight planning needs.
Environment
Aviation Reps Call For Agreement on 2050 CO2 Target
Setting a clear CO2 target is critical if aviation is to respond and plan efficiently, while no clear alternatives to burning jet fuel yet exist.
