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
Airbus Inks Deal with Ukraine for 55 Helicopters
Destined for public service, the rotorcraft range from light singles to heavy twins.
Pattonair among First To Serve Access India Program
Derby, UK-based company will support Make it in India initiative
Aircraft
Boeing Increases Footprint in UK
Various manufacturing, research, training and educational activities are part of Boeing’s push to grow its presence in the UK.
Aerostructure Supplier Latécoère Shows New Wiring
The company is making multiple investments to increase competitiveness.
Aircraft
Hybrid Aircraft Puts Brave Face on Setbacks
Sadly the Airlander is not at Farnborough having suffered two accidents during development.
Aircraft
Boeing Global Services Unveils New Strategy
BGS was announced in 2016 and already it is bringing together the company to focus on making services more part of the core offering.
Rolls-Royce-TCS Look at a Digitized Future
Partnership on digital data builds on previous relationship.
Maintenance and Modifications
GKN Aerospace Shifts Focus From Takeover to Technology
Having been taken over by Melrose, GKN is confident and reassured that little will change in focus on growth through technological prowess.
Aerospace Events Aim To Build UAE Workforce
Events of the next two years bring attention to the aerospace sector in the Middle East.
Aircraft
Geo Kingsbury Displays Full Range of Machine Tools
UK company showcases products from more than half a dozen top quality German and French manufacturers.
Aircraft
First Airbus Helicopters H160 Coming Together
Pre-assembled rear fuselage "plug and play" ready
Aircraft
Turbex Displays Cleaning and Anodizing Equipment
UK provider of washing solutions and surface treatment machines has built more than 600 turnkey installations around the world
Aircraft
European Aerospace Braces for Hard Brexit
UK’s exit from EASA could halt aerospace production lines, warn executives.
Jordan Taps Raytheon for Cybersecurity Services
U.S. company will protect the Kingdom's critical infrastructure through vulnerability assessments and cyber oversight.
Aircraft
Farnborough Airshow Set To Open On a High
This year's air show will feature a wide range of aircraft from GA to fighters, along with the usual latest display of new airliners.
Avionics
Astronautics Progresses on Several Projects
An air-ground communication system for Airbus Helicopters is just one of the many projects the U.S. company is working on.
Security
Companies Look to Blockchain To Secure Supply Chains
Blockchain can both securely track those transactions and provide access to approved partners to view all the transactions on the supply chain.
Aircraft
Reaction Engines Preps For Proof-of-Concept Testing
It’s a long development cycle but UK company founded by Alan Bond, of HOTOL fame, believes the Sabre concept will work.
Avionics
AirMap Partners with Switzerland's Skyguide for Drone UTM
The partnership with Skyguide enables AirMap to put in place by 2019 everything that would be required for a Swiss UTM system by 2021.
Aircraft
Countdown Begins to Farnborough International Airshow 2018
Flying displays are less dramatic than they once were, but show promises a fascinating range of aircraft and innovative features.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Surveys Commercial Drone Operators
The agency seeks to understand how they are used, and how their operators would like to receive information on drone-related issues.
Engines
Engine Core Included in Bird-ingestion Testing Proposal
The proposed test consists of firing at the aircraft engine core the equivalent to the largest bird currently required.
Aerospace 4.0 Hosts the Coming Revolution
Cutting edge technologies, companies on display in new zone dedicated to showcasing innovations transforming aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Airports
Maine Airport Changes Name
According to authorities, the new name better reflects how the airport is identified by its customers.
Airports
Eurocontrol Sees Urgent Airport Capacity Need
The agency details its conclusions in a newly-released report.
Aircraft
Saudi Arabia To Host Its First Aviation Trade Show
Scheduled for March 2019, the new show will be hosted by the Saudi Aviation Club and expects to attract business, general aviation and commercial aircraft.
Aircraft
NASA's Quiet SST Program Earns Latest X-Number
The $247.5 million test program with Lockheed Martin will now be known as the X-59 QueSST. It is expected to fly by 2023.
NASA Awards Contract to Caltech for Continued JPL Ops
NASA and Caltech will continue operations of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
ATC
FAA Finalizes Policy on Cutting Circling Approaches
After review of comments on an initial proposal, the agency has issued its statement of policy.
Environment
Honeywell’s 757 Storm Chasing in Asia
Unlike the aircraft's past global tours, which have demonstrated its connectivity, this time it is gathering scientific weather data in a volatile region.
