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.
Airbus Demonstrator Is for the Birds
Taking a hint from nature’s first in flight—the hinge-winged albatross.
Leonardo Flies High at Paris with New Technologies
Italian company has advanced on a number of fronts, in particular training, and military helicopters.
Kaman Adds New Aerospace Surface Treatments
UK company makes £1 million investment for computer-controlled line; expects NADCAP cert by year’s end
Under New Ownership, Middle River Ramping Up Programs
ST Engineering completed the $440 million acquisition of the newly branded Middle River Aerostructures Systems business on April 18.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airport Drone Incidents Spur Development of C-UAS
Disruption at airports caused by drones created added impetus to legislate and put in place counter-UAS systems.
Aircraft
Norsk Titanium Supplies AM Parts for Dreamliners
Norwegian company provides aerospace’s first FAA approved 3D-printed structural titanium part.
Ruag Showcases Space, MRO and Aerostructures Capabilities
Bell 505, Pilatus PC-12 approvals among Swiss tech company’s recent news.
14bis Showcases Logistics Tracking Solution
U.S. start-ups’ blockchain-based system can track parts, data, material or intellectual property throughout its lifecycle.
Aircraft
PPG Showcases 'Breakthrough' Solar Radiation Protection Windows
New Solaron Blue Protection for cockpit and cabin windows significantly reduces UVA, UVB, and HEV radiation.
Aircraft
Boom Unveils More Details on Supersonic Airliner
Completion of Boom's XB-1 demonstrator is expected by year’s end, first flight in early 2020.
Portugal Showcases Homegrown Aerospace Industry
Senior government ministers lead a delegation and full agenda of activities at Paris Air Show 2019.
Northern Ireland Contingent Shows Region's Talents
Industry players look to find a suitable replacement for Bombardier at the closing Belfast site.
Dubai Airshow to Reflect Continued Defense Spending in Region
According to Deloitte, continued tension in the Middle East is driving defense spending growth as the November Dubai Airshow approaches.
US Pavilion Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
A week-long celebration at the Paris Air Show commemorates the U.S. lunar landing 50 years ago.
Improvements To Help Grow Fifth Bahrain Show
New infrastructure in Bahrain helps organizers Farnborough International grow the biennial BIAS event, taking place in November 2020.
Aircraft
Viking Cementing Growing Presence as OEM
Viking Air is committed to developing the former de Havilland Canada aircraft portfoliio, which it has brought together again.
Bombardier Gives Assurances on Future of Moroccan Facility
Canadian OEM has put Northern Ireland and Morocco facilities up for sale.
Russian Helicopters Showcases Ansat
Russia's premier rotorcraft manufacturer brings to Paris a compelling candidate for civilian sales.
SAE Highlights Standards Development for Key Aerospace Technologies
SAE International spurs innovation in supersonics, additive manufacturing, electric propulsion, and big data.
Ukraine Industry Enhancing Independence From Russia
Political tensions between Russia and Ukraine in recent years have prompted companies such as Antonov to look to the rest of the world.
Indian Election Result Could Be Good for HAL
The Modi-led government could herald continuation of the Make in India program and lots of contracts for Indian aerospace companies.
Safety
Astronautics Secures TSOA for New Drop-In EFI
The Astronautics RoadRunner electronic flight instrument can enable LPV approaches in legacy aircraft.
ATC
U-Space Drone Demo Flights To Begin in Gulf of Finland
A summer-long drone airspace demonstration project is beginning in Finland and Estonia
Virgin Galactic Is 'Coming Home' to NM Spaceport
Company founder Sir Richard Branson announced plans to move Virgin Galactic’s headquarters and flight operations to Spaceport America this summer.
Environment
New Study Sees Competitive SAFJ Prices in Future
A recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says that with tweaks to the production process, biofuels could be priced at a par with Jet A.
Rotorcraft
NASA's Mars Helicopter Ready for Red Planet Flight
NASA helicopter scheduled to fly on Mars in 2021.
FAA Joins Int'l Regulators in Boeing Max Groundings
Boeing may request ferry permits for 737 Maxs that are grounded.
Safety
FSF, Aireon Collaborate on Space-based ADS-B Data
The ADS-B payloads in Iridium Next satellites will generate data that can help facilitate safety improvements.
Training and Workforce
Boeing Invests $3M for Embry-Riddle Scholarships
Boeing's investment will help pay for student scholarships and for program certification costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Legacy Support Drives Ontic Growth
Ontic's aerospace legacy component support programs continue to grow.
