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.
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.
Aircraft
Invest Northern Ireland Extolls Virtues of Province’s Burgeoning Aerospace Ecosystem
With Invest NI taking a well-organized and proactive approach, the industry in Northern Ireland is becoming stronger every year.
J W Kane Excited By Airbus CSeries Involvement
Precision engineering companies in Northern Ireland are set to reap a dividend from the ramp-up expected in CSeries wing production in Belfast.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Thompson Aero Seating Looks to Double Production
Company focuses on business and premier-cabin seating and is confident its customer-focused approach will continue to fuel rapid growth.
M&A Heats Up As Civil, Defense Sectors Strengthen
MRO is an area that is gaining interest among would be suitors.
ATC
GPS Continues To Bring Airspace Modernization
Advantages include improved performance and cost savings.
Naval Cable Provider Looks for Aerospace Opportunities
The temperature molding techniques can extend the maintenance cycle, the company claims.
Aircraft
Bedek Supports Amazon Air’s Freighter Conversions
Amazon Air taps Bedek for 767 freighter conversions.
Accidents
Farnborough Celebrates its Own Anniversary
Few know the breadth and depth of Farnborough's aerospace heritage, which is where FAST comes in.
BAE Systems To Expand in Alabama
Project to create hundreds of new jobs
GoFly Presents One of Its Winning Teams
Team Leap took home one of 10 Phase 1 prizes, $20,000, provided by main sponsor Boeing
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall Inks Series of Deals at Farnborough Show
Contract with Antonov calls for Boeing unit to manage supply chain procurement for An-1X8
Goonhilly Boosts Deep Space Investment
Space gateway has new roadmap following a funding injection from UK billionaire Peter Hargreaves.
Maintenance and Modifications
QuEST Global Brings Virtual Reality to MRO Sector
Need to fix an engine? There's an app for that. Well, QuEST plans to soon have one ready
Safety
Tekever's AR5 soars over the sea
UK-based Tekever's AR5 drone already is providing long-duration maritime surveillance for the European Maritime Safety Agency.
CPP Expands Casting Reach with Selmet Acquisition
The pairing will combine CPP’s line of highly engineering components with Selmet’s complex, titanium castings, and machined components.
Airlines
Hexagon Displays Geospatial Data Management Solutions
U.S. company showcases expanded product line of real time data management solutions enabled by recent acquisition of Belgium's Luciad
Daher Assumes Warehousing Duty for R-R Tools
A new web portal tracks inventory and directs camera-glasses-equipped warehouse workers to find tools quickly
Aircraft
Norsk and Spirt Announce Additive Manufacturing Qualification
Additive manufacturing pioneer also produces rocket nozzle for European Space Agency
Airlines
ITT Cannon Debuts High Speed Data Transfer Connector
Lightweight receptacle with PCB contacts is designed for commercial aviation market
Rotorcraft
Tamarack, Kaman Team on Military Winglet Possibilities
The collaboration will enable Tamarack to leverage Kaman’s expertise on the defense side.
Aircraft
328 Support Highlights Dornier Conversions
German company displays aircraft illustrating the many mission possibilities for the type.
