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.
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
AeroInnovate Hosts 'How To' Panel for Entrepreneurs
"Virtual accelerator" organization has helped some 20 aviation and aerospace ventures come to market.
ATC
Europe's Galileo GNSS Malfunction Was 'Major Incident'
Outage originated in ground infrastructure and the system took six days to recover to operational status, prompting a full inquiry.
Aircraft
Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro is an Inexpensive Flight Training Solution
Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro is an Inexpensive Flight Training Solution
Aircraft
Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans
Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans
Rotorcraft
Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts
Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NASA Plans Drone Flights On Saturn Moon Titan
NASA's Dragonfly eight-rotor drone will search for signs of life on Saturn moon Titan beginning in 2034.
Ontic partners with HC Pacific on 777 wiring
Inventory management and logistics agreement covers Ontic's Boeing 777 fuel measurement system wiring harness products.
Six keys to winning the Urban Air Mobility race
Honeywell is developing an integrated flight system that will grow to support autonomous operations.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters, Safran To Team On VTOL Technologies
Airbus and Safran are teaming on new eco-friendly VTOL technologies as part of the Horizon Europe program
GKN Aerospace Commits to Technology, Expansion
There has been no slowdown in GKN's investment in new technology in a range of areas.
Aircraft
Parker Touts Recent Contract Wins
U.S. systems manufacturer touts developments and contracts with Boeing, Piaggio, Vericor, and others.
Aircraft
Farnborough 2020 To Be 'Biggest and Most Dynamic Yet'
Airshow organizers report more than 90 percent of exhibit space either sold or committed.
