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

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.
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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.
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Avionics

How Collins Active Control Sidesticks Work - AIN

How Collins Active Control Sidesticks Work - AIN
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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.
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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
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Aircraft

Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans

Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans
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Rotorcraft

Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts

Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts
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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.
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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
Aircraft

Parker Touts Recent Contract Wins

U.S. systems manufacturer touts developments and contracts with Boeing, Piaggio, Vericor, and others.

GKN Aerospace Commits to Technology, Expansion

There has been no slowdown in GKN's investment in new technology in a range of areas.
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Apollo Astronauts Land at Paris Air Show

Three Apollo astronauts recalled their lunar exploits a half-century later at the 2019 Paris Air Show.
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Forecast International Predicts Strong Jetliner, Fighter Growth

Forecast calculates more than 30,000 transport aircraft will be produced over through 2033, and 3,401 fighters will be produced through 2028.
Aircraft

P&W’s GoFly Contest Nearing Last Phase

Winner of contest to build VTOL personal flying device to claim $100,000 Disruptor Award.
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Aircraft

Farnborough 2020 To Be 'Biggest and Most Dynamic Yet'

Airshow organizers report more than 90 percent of exhibit space either sold or committed.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EMSA UAV Operations in Full Flow

The European Maritime Safety Agency is exploring the use of UAVs to help monitor continental waters.

AI Is Opportunity Not Threat, Says Thales

Thales says artificial intelligence should be TrUE—TRansparent, Understandable and Ethical—and Sustainable.
Aircraft

Greene Tweed Displays Seals, Elastomers and Composites

UK company’s high-performance materials include first elastomeric seal that meets fireproof-rated standards.

Fives Brings New Tools, Technology to Paris

French industrial giant touts inspection sensor, laminator and automated fiber placement equipment for aerospace applications.
Aircraft

Daher, Airbus, Safran Team on EcoPulse Hybrid Propulsion

French companies anticipate first flight of the demonstrator, based on the TBM platform, in 2022.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Invests in Future Tech

UK engine manufacturer is moving ahead to ready next-gen large engine while also ensure it can “go electric” or more electric where required.
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Pattonair Wins Safran Ventilation Systems Contract

UK-based logistics supply services company to support client from new facility in Toulouse