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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
United Aircraft Group Headlines China-based Exhibitors at Singapore
UAV developer United Aircraft Group appears prominently among several firms from China
Avionics
Avionics Manufacturers Explore New Interface and Safety Technologies
Avionics developments could also lead to simplified vehicle operations
Aircraft
Singapore Set To Shine at This Year’s Air Show
The island nation plays host to at least 27 companies in the Singapore pavilion
Training and Workforce
Aviation Advocacy Orgs Push Back against DEI Criticism
Diversity programs have been criticized by conservatives
Maintenance and Modifications
Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan
Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan
Environment
Aviation Coalition Urges Canadian SAF Incentives
The group includes major players such as Bombardier, Airbus, IATA, and CBAA
Aircraft
Daher Restructures To Meet Revenue Growth Target
The manufacturer of the TBM and Kodiak aircraft is creating four new business units
Aircraft
Honeywell Invests $84M To Expand Kansas Avionics Plant
Larger facility will create hundreds of new jobs
Airports
FAA To Hand Out Nearly $250M in AIP Grants in 2024
Package includes 153 grants for airports in 37 U.S. states
Environment
Startup Looks To Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
The Ireland-based company brings expertise in aviation, renewable fuels, finance, and climate science
Maintenance and Modifications
The AI Dive into Aviation
AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
Avionics
Lockheed Martin Invests in Weather Tech Company
The Switzerland-based company boasts street-level weather modeling
Training and Workforce
Embraer Launches Inaugural Training Program for Aspiring Aviation Mechanics
22 students will take part in inaugural program
Rotorcraft
Bell Textron's 4Q23 Results Surpass Projections
Bell's profit totaled $320 million last year, compared with $282 million in 2022
Rotorcraft
NASA's Mars Helicopter Bites the Dust
Ingenuity's rotor blades sustained damage upon landing
Environment
LanzaJet Debuts World's First Ethanol-to-SAF Production Facility
The Georgia facility will be capable of producing 10 million gallons of fuel a year
Aircraft
Textron Sees Profits and Backlog Grow, Despite Revenue Dip
Textron Aviation delivered 50 jets and 44 commercial turboprops in Q4 2023
Regulations and Government
Congress OKs Stopgap Funding Measure
Congress now has until March 1 to pass FAA budget
Fuel
Study: Aviation Fuel Additive Market Set To Soar
Report anticipates $1.5 billion market for these additives by 2030
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Move To Bring Back 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation
The bipartisan tax agreement also would restore R&D expensing
Maintenance and Modifications
Tyonek Services Group Buys Alabama Maintenance Hangar
Native American-owned company has leased the hangar since 2018
Aircraft
NASA Rolls Out X-59 Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator
The X-59 will fly at Mach 1.4 without a sonic boom
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Invests in Talent for Component Repair
Company has appointed five new technical representatives
Aircraft
Jefferies: Bizjet Deliveries To Ramp Up with G700, 6X
Gulfstream has produced 49 G700s and is expected to hand over 30 in 2024
Aircraft
Hermeus Completes Iron Bird Quarterhorse Testing
Mk 0 is one of four test vehicles in Hermeus' hypersonic program
Regulations and Government
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension
Temporary funding delays the decision on five-year FAA reauthorization
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Advancement of Guillermet To Lead EASA
Formal appointment expected by EU Parliament in mid-February
Environment
GE Now Counts 10 Engines Tested on 100% SAF
Engines power a range of commercial, military, and business aviation aircraft
