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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
We're Your Biggest Fans (Solution)
We’ve come a long way from the days when air traffic controllers moved little wooden markers around a map.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Unmanned Stratospheric Solar Aircraft Flies
High-altitude Hawk30 aircraft is designed to provide global connectivity.
Aircraft
Can a New Generation of Electric Aircraft Provide the Spark to Regenerate Aviation?
More than 150 new aircraft, most of them electrically-powered and many of them to be flown autonomously, are vying to radically reshape aviation's future.
Safety
Phoenix East Offers Latam Students Flying Start
With a fleet of Diamond and Cessna trainers, Daytona Beach, Florida-based Phoenix East Aviation has been in business since 1972.
Training and Workforce
Boeing Makes Donation to Ayrton Senna Institute
Boeing has been involved for many years in STEM education in Brazil and recently extended its commitment in the country.
Rotorcraft
S-92 Receives Brazilian SAR Certification
The move clears the Sikorsky S-92 to be used in Brazil in all of its production configurations.
Avionics
How Collins Active Control Sidesticks Work - AIN
How Collins Active Control Sidesticks Work - AIN
Avionics
Collins Aerospace Identifies Future Market Opportunities
The merger of Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems is opening up significant new opportunities for the new Collins Aerospace.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Airbus Deliveries Up, Orders Down
Airbus more than doubles earnings for the first half of 2019 while new orders fall sharply
Aircraft
Avidyne Helping Autonomous Piloting Efforts
CEO Schwinn says future of urban air mobility depends on artificial intelligence and connectivity
