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.
Maintenance and Modifications
The AI Dive into Aviation
AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
Training and Workforce
Embraer Launches Inaugural Training Program for Aspiring Aviation Mechanics
22 students will take part in inaugural program
Avionics
Lockheed Martin Invests in Weather Tech Company
The Switzerland-based company boasts street-level weather modeling
Rotorcraft
NASA's Mars Helicopter Bites the Dust
Ingenuity's rotor blades sustained damage upon landing
Rotorcraft
Bell Textron's 4Q23 Results Surpass Projections
Bell's profit totaled $320 million last year, compared with $282 million in 2022
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
Environment
GE Now Counts 10 Engines Tested on 100% SAF
Engines power a range of commercial, military, and business aviation aircraft
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Advancement of Guillermet To Lead EASA
Formal appointment expected by EU Parliament in mid-February
Environment
U.S. Treasury Issues New SAF Tax Credit Guidance
The guidance expands the range of fuels eligible for tax subsidies
ATC
GAO: ‘Mixed Progress’ for FAA’s NextGen Plan
A new report shows the agency has missed milestones in its ATC modernization plan
Environment
Boeing Adds 'Insights' to Cascade Climate Impact Modeling Tool
Cascade update adds user-friendly features to improve accessibility
Environment
EcoPulse Demonstrator Makes First Hybrid-electric Flight
The technology demonstrator that flew last week is a converted TBM900 aircraft
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Patrick Shanahan is interim president for Spirit AeroSystems, Alain-Jory Barthe senior v-p of industry for Daher
Maintenance and Modifications
GPMS Expands in Europe with Léman Aviation Partnership
The partnership aims to introduce Foresight MX, an advanced HUMS, to European operators
Avionics
TJC Agrees To Buy L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions
The acquisition of L3Harris CAS is set for the first half of 2024
Environment
Jefferies: Some Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Greener Than Others
Report shows the amount of lifecycle CO2 emissions savings can vary greatly
Environment
ICAO Adopts SAF Acceptance Framework at Dubai Event
Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels served to reinforce industry's decarbonization goals
Aircraft
Embraer: Now Is Harvest Time
Based on recent investments in product development, the airframer is now reaping the fruits of its labors
