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.
Rotorcraft
Reach Taking Five New Airbus Helicopters
The helicopters are part of HEMS operator's fleet-replacement plan.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Approves Avitas BVLOS with Radar
The approval is the first of its kind for a civil operator, the company says.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Sherwin-Williams Intros New Elite Color
New two-stage radiance coat featuring color-changing mica appearance joins the selection of JetFlex shades for cabin interiors.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FlightSafety Expands UAS Course Offerings
The training provider has added eLearning Prep For Part 107.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Bell, Yamato Team for On-demand UAS Package Delivery
The companies expect service to begin by mid-2020s.
Regulations and Government
U.S. DOJ: Chinese Spy Targeted GE, Other Aviation Firms
Used "Academic" Seminars As Bait
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Widesweeping UAS Provisions in New FAA Law
Law Enforcement Given Broad Shoot Down Authority
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Hitachi To Develop UAS Flight Management System
Unifly and Terra Drone To Provide UTM Backbone
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing Teaming With Robotic Skies On UAS Support
Parts, MRO Services Aimed At Commercial Market
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airobotics Opens Scottsdale Headquarters
Drone Company Supporting World's Largest Miner
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Impossible Aerospace Launches Two-hour Electric UAS
Deliveries of $7,000 quadcopter will begin later this year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Bell Partnering with NASA on Commercial UAS Demo
Will Use Company's Autonomous Pod Transport
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AviSight Launches BVLOS Mobile Command Centers
C3CUBE Will Enable Real-Time UAS Data Transmission
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Chief: Drones Are the Next Internet
Industry Challenged To Make Safety Case
The Magic Switch So Many Pilots Know So Little About
Emergency Locator Transmitters are largely misunderstood safety devices
Security
Q400 Crash Spurs Lawmaker Call for Review of Security
Sen. Maria Cantwell said the crash exposed an issue with airport security protocols.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Solar Drone Stays Aloft for 25 Days
High-Altitude Zephyr S Designed For 100 Day Flights
Goodwinds Expects Brazilian Bizav Industry Rise after Presidential Election
Insurance broker shares hopes that stability will return
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Luminati: Perpetual Solar-powered Flight Possible
Applications for perpetually flying solar aircraft include global intelligence gathering and internet distribution.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Senators Seek More Drone Integration Research Funding
Bipartisan Amendment Adds $3 Million To Pilot Program
Maintenance and Modifications
Aircraft Weight Reduction and Engine Health Monitoring
Saving weight and keeping a close eye on engine parameters can save up to 4 percent in fuel burn per flight hour.
Regulations and Government
AEA Invites Start-ups to Tech Incubator
The AEA's Technology Incubator is designed to help foster communication between the FAA and start-up companies serving the certified aviation market.
New Aviation Experience Opens at APA
Exploration of Flight, housed in the Boeing Blue Sky Gallery, aims to spark interest in aviation at one of the nation's busiest GA airports.
Regulations and Government
Northern Ireland Leveraging Strong Aerospace Heritage
With a long aviation history, UK province continues to hit above its weight in the industry thanks to Bombardier’s role as catalyst.
GoFly Presents One of Its Winning Teams
Team Leap took home one of 10 Phase 1 prizes, $20,000, provided by main sponsor Boeing
