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.
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
Chicagoland Airport Completes Runway Project
Gary/Chicago International Airport has wrapped its latest infrastructure program
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.
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
Intl. Air & Space Hall of Fame To Honor FSI Chief, CAN
The International Air and Space Hall of Fame recognizes air and space honorees.
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.
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
Eurasia Airshow 2018 Fuels Turkey’s Desire To Boost Local Industry
The Turkish government requested the event to develop the nation's aerospace industry.
Air Transport and Defense Boost GIFAS, while Bizav Stagnates
Association expects to carry last year's growth into this year.
Regulations and Government
GKN Fails To Fight Off Takeover Bid
While UK government mulls intervening, Airbus says Melrose takeover could mean no future contracts for GKN.
Avionics
Thommen ADCs Support Supersonic Flying
The new capabilities include support for supersonic flight and angle-of-attack (AOA) computations.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Firehawk Helicopter Fights Flames in Los Angeles County, California
Sikorsky Firehawk Helicopter Fights Flames in Los Angeles County, California
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
An Aviation Insurance Pioneer Turns 90
One of the leaders in the industry, USAIG has been providing rotorcraft coverage in the U.S. since the first civil helicopters took to the sky.
Flying Car Could Be Real in 2019
Massachusetts-based Terrafugia says its on track for 2019 deliveries of its Transition roadable aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Adler Joins BrightWater Partners
BrightWater Aviaiton Capital will focus on sales, lease, and sustainment of military and commercial aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Report: UAS Industry Will Hit $30 Billion by 2036
Cargo and Passenger drones will be part of the mix
GE Teams with France's CEFA on 3D Animation and Software
Higher quality animation and software should lead to better training and safety tools
Rotorcraft
LA County Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
LA County Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
Rotorcraft
Rockwell Collins Touts Broadened Upgrade Portfolio
Incorporation of B/E Aerospace deepens offerings across the board
Rotorcraft
FAA Honors Pete Gillies as Master Pilot
Gillies has amassed 18,000 hours in helicopters over a career that traced its beginnings back to the late 1960s.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Earns Q400 Conversion Contract
The project includes designing, installing and certifying a system of interchangeable, mission specific cabins for the commercial turboprop twin.
Accidents
AIN Blog: 15 Years Later, Columbia Disaster Revisited
An authoritative new book on the loss of the space shuttle in 2003, focuses on the recovery of the crew and the debris.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
China's Star Displays Two Innovative UAVs
Star UAV is promoting an unmanned version of the Pacific Aerospace P750XL as a cargo-carrier, mainly to operate in outlying areas
Rotorcraft
Airbus To Demo Skyways Drone
Project Skyways aims to develop a drone that can collect and delivery parcels autonomously.
Aircraft
The Singapore Debutante's Ball
A spectrum of military, civil and business aircraft on static display are making their first Singapore Airshow appearances
Aircraft
EASA Awards Airbus Helicopters Single Production Approval
Single production organization approval will simplify production and certification processes, company says.
