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.
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.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Adler Joins BrightWater Partners
BrightWater Aviaiton Capital will focus on sales, lease, and sustainment of military and commercial aircraft.
Flying Car Could Be Real in 2019
Massachusetts-based Terrafugia says its on track for 2019 deliveries of its Transition roadable 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
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.
Rotorcraft
Rockwell Collins Touts Broadened Upgrade Portfolio
Incorporation of B/E Aerospace deepens offerings across the board
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.
Rotorcraft
Airbus To Demo Skyways Drone
Project Skyways aims to develop a drone that can collect and delivery parcels autonomously.
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
Aircraft
The Singapore Debutante's Ball
A spectrum of military, civil and business aircraft on static display are making their first Singapore Airshow appearances
Airports
Bahrain Air Show Will Highlight Economic Opportunity
Event's reach goes well beyond aerospace industry
RUAG Selects AeroStretcher Mk IV for Do 228
New technology is lighter and more efficient
Aircraft
EASA Awards Airbus Helicopters Single Production Approval
Single production organization approval will simplify production and certification processes, company says.
'Above and Beyond' Showcases Aerospace Innovation
The exhibit is intended to encourage interest in the STEM fields.
Aircraft
Other Air Asia Is Also Growing
Taiwan's Air Asia Company has a long history and continues to prosper on the back of booming MRO market.
Liebherr Makes Local Presence Known
Its local division Liebherr-Singapore is part of the company's global sales and support network.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing Touts New Unmanned Cargo Vehicle
Prototype unveiled last month was designed and built in less than three months, can carry up to 500 pounds.
Aircraft
Singapore Airshow Aims To Shape the Future
Asia's largest aerospace and defense exhibition showcases the latest industry advances and provides platforms for moving it forward.
Rotorcraft
Esterline Displays Advanced Helicopter Avionics
Esterline has developed a range of advanced avionics that can be built into an integrated solution to meet rotary-wing needs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AAR to Provide In-flight Connectivity Support to Viasat
Logistics integrator will manage satcom company's inventory pool under new partnership agreement
Regulations and Government
India Drone Regs Will Help Market
India is preparing to release regulations for drones operating in its airspace.
