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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thales Reports Mixed 2018 Financial Results
The French industrial group reported strong growth in defense and security, but mediocre aerospace results.
Challenges Remain as '3D Printing' Develops
The aerospace industry still faces challenges fully exploiting the potential of additive manufacturing.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport Buys Armored Vehicle
First designed to tow disabled tanks, the BREM-1 will now be charged with towing disabled aircraft during emergencies at Domodedovo Airport.
Vintage C-47s To Gather for D-Day Tribute
A fleet of nearly 20 U.S. aircraft will head to Europe next year to participate in events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the pivotal WWII invasion.
Environment
Swedish Airports Look To Go Green
Through December, five major Swedish airports operated by Swedavia will have biofuel available.
Global Space Congress Prepares for Launch
A gathering of experts in Abu Dhabi in March 2019 will showcase the region’s role in global satellite and space development activities.
ATC
Five European ANSPs Join Iris Pilot Program
The Iris program is a partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), led by Inmarsat, to establish secure, high-bandwidth communications over Europe.
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues New MMEL Relief Process Guidelines
With operators seeking MEL relief for STC components not yet evaluated through the required process, the FAA has issued new guidance.
Engines
GE's First Engine Test 747 Is Now a Museum Piece
In service with for 49 years, first as an airliner, then as a flying engine testbed, the four-engine jumbo was the world's oldest active 747.
Aircraft
Skunk Works Cuts Metal on First X-59 Components
Lockheed Martin has started construction on the first parts of its Low Boom Technology supersonic testbed
