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
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.
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
EASA Awards Airbus Helicopters Single Production Approval
Single production organization approval will simplify production and certification processes, company says.
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
The Singapore Debutante's Ball
A spectrum of military, civil and business aircraft on static display are making their first Singapore Airshow appearances
'Above and Beyond' Showcases Aerospace Innovation
The exhibit is intended to encourage interest in the STEM fields.
Liebherr Makes Local Presence Known
Its local division Liebherr-Singapore is part of the company's global sales and support network.
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.
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
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.
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.
STEengg Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Singapore's aerospace and defense giant Singapore Technologies Engineering, founded in 1967, is now a $5 billion company.
Regulations and Government
India Drone Regs Will Help Market
India is preparing to release regulations for drones operating in its airspace.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
GA-ASI Expanding Trials of MQ-9B in Controlled Airspace
The company is hoping to bring a certifiable variant of the Predator family to market in the early 2020s.
Maintenance and Modifications
Singapore Maps Out Aerospace Growth Plan
City State has ambitious plans to expand its role in the global aerospace industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Gets U.S. Nod for Singapore MRO
The facility is also a storefront for Ontic's rapidly expanding portfolio of components for legacy aircraft.
Airports
Slow but Steady Expansion Drives Changi Projects
The airport is planning for anticipated growth in Asia over the next 20 years.
Electric Satellite Propulsion System Ready for Operation
Electric propuslion systems for satellites are generating significant interest, with Israel's Rafael being onr of the pioneers in the field.
Aircraft
Airbus Projects Major Presence at Singapore Show
Largest exhibitor at Changi shows A350-1000, A400M among other aircraft.
Training and Workforce
Lockheed Martin Teams with Girls in Tech for STEM Careers
Partnership launched with symposium in Singapore, aims to promote STEM education and opportunities across Asia
Aircraft
U.S. Delegation Includes 170 Exhibitors
U.S. Pavilion features 65 exhibitors making Singapore debut.
Aircraft
PPG Offering Sealant Samples Before Roll-out
New Pro-Seal 815M product speeds up sealing cycle times.
