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
Oerlikon Inks Additive Manufacturing Deal with RUAG Space
Oerlikon continues its push into 3D printing and additive manufacturing with deal with RUAG to develop parts for use in space.
Regulations and Government
AIA: U.S. Aerospace Industry Cannot Be Complacent
The behemoth that is the U.S. aerospace industry is still vulnerable to competition and trade barriers.
UK Launches 'Great British Space Age'
Funding granted to develop a vertical spaceport in Scotland.
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.
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
Airlines
ITT Cannon Debuts High Speed Data Transfer Connector
Lightweight receptacle with PCB contacts is designed for commercial aviation market
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Zephyr Production Gets Under Way
Solar-powered, high-altitude aircraft is being produced at Farnborough, with the first Zephyr S being airborne while this week's airshow is on.
Aircraft
Norsk and Spirt Announce Additive Manufacturing Qualification
Additive manufacturing pioneer also produces rocket nozzle for European Space Agency
Aircraft
328 Support Highlights Dornier Conversions
German company displays aircraft illustrating the many mission possibilities for the type.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UK Showcases Robotics Challenge
UK grant program aims to speed development of robots and drones for duty in extreme and hazardous environments.
Rotorcraft
Tamarack, Kaman Team on Military Winglet Possibilities
The collaboration will enable Tamarack to leverage Kaman’s expertise on the defense side.
ATC
Thales Confident of Growth in Aerospace
French group has a diverse range of products, many of which will be demonstrated at Farnborough 2018.
French Airframer Boosts Presence in Americas Region
The company is building on its commitment to the Americas.
Airlines
Turkish Contingent Showcases Defense Capabilities
More than 30 companies will be on hand at Farnborough.
Aircraft
Liebherr-Aerospace Helps Lift Boeing 777X
Liebherr-Aerospace shows off critical components of its folding wing tip system for the Boeing 777X.
Aircraft
Astronautics Delivers Upgraded EFB for Boeing 787
Boeing 787 electronic flight bags are getting their first update since the airplane entered service in 2011.
Aircraft
PPG To Provide Cockpit Windows for Dassault Falcon 6X
U.S. company also begins design work on flight deck windows for the Antonov AN-132 multipurpose transport
Security
SteelRock Launches Odin Counter-UAV System
UK-based company touts its ability to keep customers updated on drone developments.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Outlines Program Developments
Top announcement involves ETOPS approval for its PW1500G geared turbofan.
Antonov Airlines' Revenues Rising Sharply
2017 saw an 81 percent gain in income for the Ukraine-based cargo specialist
AIN Recognized at Aerospace Media Awards
AIN photographer David McIntosh and senior editor Curt Epstein received awards at the Aerospace Media Awards before the Farnborough Airshow.
Engines
UK Supporting Rolls-Royce Efforts in Disruptive Tech
From experimental core research to all-electric flight, the engine-maker is all in for the future.
USA Pavilion Celebrates a Century of Partnership
More than 250 companies display their latest products and services, and commitment to global engagement.
China’s OneSpace Counts Down To Market Entry
OneSpace is a young company hoping to ride on the back of the boom in CubeSats.
SAE Tackles Supersonic Flight Standards
Engineering org also highlights initiatives on electric aircraft, additive manufacturing and digital data
Quest Digital Threads Services across Manufacturing
The company's product line offers Aerospace 4.0 capabilities, it says.
Norsk Earns Boeing Approval for Titanium Parts
Company’s Rapid Plasma Deposition process now being used to make structural components for the 787 Dreamliner.
Scottish Highlands Tout High Tech
Some 2,000 businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland offer aerospace-related products, services and capabilities.
