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.

Environment

Nandina REM Makes Advances in Aviation Circularity

The company's technology offers a new opportunity for decommissioned aircraft.
Nandina REM Singapore Airshow 2024
Aircraft

ST Engineering Lands First Customer for Airfish WIG Craft

A Turkish company intends to acquire 10 Airfish vehicles for tourist operations
ST Engineering's Airfish 3 is on display at the Singapore Airshow 2024
Aircraft

Singapore Airshow Bounces Back To Full Strength

Singapore Airshow 2024 returns to pre-pandemic levels
Korean Black Eagles at  Singapore Airshow 2024
Aircraft

Sustainability, Line of Multiple Mission Aircraft on Tap for Boeing Display

Boeing's 777X immersive cabin is on display alongside military aircraft
Boeing 777X cabin
Maintenance and Modifications

SIA Engineering Seeks Support Partnership With Thales

The Singapore Airlines subsidiary signed an agreement with the European aerospace group
Environment

Liebherr Highlights Tech Solutions for Sustainable Aviation

The company seeks to increase electrification in aircraft systems
Liebherr Aerospace electric aerospace systems
Aircraft

Singapore Aerial Display Returns with Full Force

Singapore Airshow 2024 draws most flying teams in its history
Boeing F-15SG
Training and Workforce

Royal Aeronautical Society Appoints New Head of Singapore Branch

Paul Ashcroft is senior v-p of Asia-Pacific for aviation asset group AerFin
Paul Ashcroft, Royal Aeronautical Society
Engines

Engine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization

R&D work chases short-term improvement and a quantum leap for the 2030s
Pratt & Whitney hybrid-electric propulsion technology demonstrator
Aircraft

Embraer Views Asia Pacific As Key Growth Driver

The Brazilian group has won new business in the region for its commercial, executive, and military aircraft
Francisco Gomes Neto, president and CEO of Embraer
Aircraft

U.S. Participation Soars at Singapore Airshow

Number of exhibitors jumped by 50 percent over pre-pandemic shows
USA Pavilion at Singapore Airshow 2024
Security

High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary

High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
High Point Aerotechnologies counter-drone system
Training and Workforce

Pratt & Whitney Expands India Presence With New Digital Center

Pratt & Whitney grows its presence in India
Pratt & Whitney leaders participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the inauguration of the India Digital Capability Center in Bengaluru.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

United Aircraft Group Headlines China-based Exhibitors at Singapore

UAV developer United Aircraft Group appears prominently among several firms from China
TD550 unmanned helicopter
Avionics

Avionics Manufacturers Explore New Interface and Safety Technologies

Avionics developments could also lead to simplified vehicle operations
Collins Aerospace pilot support system
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
Singapore Pavillion at Singapore Airshow 2024
Training and Workforce

Aviation Advocacy Orgs Push Back against DEI Criticism

Diversity programs have been criticized by conservatives
Pilots take a photo at the 2023 OBAP National Conference.
Maintenance and Modifications

Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan

Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan
Enstrom factory floor in Menominee, Michigan
Environment

Aviation Coalition Urges Canadian SAF Incentives

The group includes major players such as Bombardier, Airbus, IATA, and CBAA
Flasks of sustainable aviation news
Aircraft

Daher Restructures To Meet Revenue Growth Target

The manufacturer of the TBM and Kodiak aircraft is creating four new business units
Daher TBM 960 aircraft
Aircraft

Honeywell Invests $84M To Expand Kansas Avionics Plant

Larger facility will create hundreds of new jobs
Jim Currier, president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, speaks at the company's expansion announcement in Kansas.
Airports

FAA To Hand Out Nearly $250M in AIP Grants in 2024

Package includes 153 grants for airports in 37 U.S. states
Detroit area Willow Run Airport (KYIP)
Environment

Startup Looks To Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

The Ireland-based company brings expertise in aviation, renewable fuels, finance, and climate science
Neste's Rotterdam renewable fuel refinery
Maintenance and Modifications

The AI Dive into Aviation

AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
AIN cover image February 2024
Training and Workforce

Embraer Launches Inaugural Training Program for Aspiring Aviation Mechanics

22 students will take part in inaugural program
Embraer's inaugural GIFT class poses for a group photo.
Avionics

Lockheed Martin Invests in Weather Tech Company

The Switzerland-based company boasts street-level weather modeling
A Meteomatics Meteodrone, which can fly up to 20,000 feet and collect data along to accurately map the weather in the mid and lower atmosphere.
Avionics

GAMA Mourns Horst Bergmann’s Passing

Bergmann was the former CEO and chairman of Jeppesen
Former Jeppesen CEO and chairman Horst Bergmann
Rotorcraft

NASA's Mars Helicopter Bites the Dust

Ingenuity's rotor blades sustained damage upon landing
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter captured this view of the shadow of a rotor blade that was damaged during a rough landing on Jan. 18, 2024.
Rotorcraft

Bell Textron's 4Q23 Results Surpass Projections

Bell's profit totaled $320 million last year, compared with $282 million in 2022
Bell 505
Aircraft

Textron Sees Profits and Backlog Grow, Despite Revenue Dip

Textron Aviation delivered 50 jets and 44 commercial turboprops in Q4 2023
Textron Aviation Citation CJ3