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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA Awards Contract to Caltech for Continued JPL Ops
NASA and Caltech will continue operations of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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.
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.
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.
Regulations and Government
Caribbean Air Alliance Aims To Solve Regional Issues
Principals from several operators in the Bahamas and Caribbean and the government ministries they interact with have agreed to form the alliance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Remotely Piloted NASA Aircraft Makes Unescorted Flight
Flies In Public Airspace Without Chase Plane
Regulations and Government
FAA Establishes Two New Advisory Committees
NextGen ATC and drones are the subject matter for two new focus groups
Airports
Main DFW Runway Close for Refurb
13,400 foot 17C/35C will see partial closure through the summer, followed by total shutdown until December.
Airports
Chicagoland Airport Completes Runway Project
Gary/Chicago International Airport has wrapped its latest infrastructure program
Serge Dassault, Patriarch of Dassault Groupe, Dies at 93
The leader of the family business for decades, he was also known for his political activities
Maintenance and Modifications
Spectro Moves, Enlarges Swiss Lab Facility
The aircraft fluid and debris analyst's third laboratory can now offer the same portfolio of testing services available at its U.S. and the UK facilities.
Intl. Air & Space Hall of Fame To Honor FSI Chief, CAN
The International Air and Space Hall of Fame recognizes air and space honorees.
Environment
Report Shows Synthetic Jet Fuel Emissions Benefits
While intended to reduce carbon dioixide emissions, the use of sustainable alternative jet fuels is shown to reduce other environmental pollutants as welll
