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.
Aircraft
UTC, Northrop Team on Technologies of the Future
UTC and Northrop Grumman will align investments on key products and systems for joint customers.
Regulations and Government
SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards
Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US
The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Lazard Exec Sees Growing M&A Opportunities
After record-breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the jury is still out on the amount of aerospace M&A that will take place in 2017.
Norsk and Spirit Strengthen Titanium Bond
Norwegian additive manufacturing pioneer and U.S. aerosctructures company will collaborate on titanium parts production.
Airbus Racer is Latest Clean Sky Milestone
EU program aims to boost aircraft fuel efficiency while reducing emissions and noise
'Aerospace 4.0' to Feature at Farnborough
Farnborough International has launched the 2018 show with details of new developments and a focus on current aerospace trends
Aircraft
UTC Expands Smart Aircraft Ops Portfolio
REACh-compliant coatings and fiber optic sensing technology added to the company’s “ecosystem” of products and services.
Aircraft
Ontic Continues Rapid Growth Through New Acquisitions
The company expects an announcement shortly on a deal involving Ultra Electronics, while it closes on latest P&WC acquisition at month's end.
Aircraft
Liebherr Display Includes 777X Folding Wingtip Parts
German supplier showing range of air management, flight control and landing gear systems
Safran Division Touts Augmented Reality, Green Taxiing
Innovative Electrical & Power group delivers 90 percent of its products and services outside of the Safran family
Singapore Airshow Will See Impact of Disruptive Technologies
The Singapore Airshow comes around once again February 6-11, 2018.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Reveals 'Racer' Hybrid Helicopter
New helicopter will have various applications and has many international partners, though mainly European.
Hail to the Chief
President Emmanuel Macron toured the International Paris Air Show.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Lands Role on BLADE
The Clean Sky initiative’s Airbus A340 testbed will feature test equipment wingtip pods with high-quality optical windows from PPG.
Aircraft
Airstar Deploys Eagle Owl Over Le Bourget Show
A first time exhibitor at Paris this year, Airstar Aerospace specialized in balloons and airships for surveillance.
Aircraft
Farnborough International Innovates To Keep Show Relevant
Farnborough International organizers have invested in a substantial re-development of Hall 1 and other show amenities.
Organizers Happy With Show Attendance
The 2017 Salon du Bourget is the 52nd Paris Air Show
AIN's Business Jet Traveler Takes Home Two Awards
Best International Publication and Best Business Aviation submission honors for Paris Airshow News sister publication.
Avionics
First Flights with Safe Landings
Meggitt’s prominent position in the supply of wheels and brakes is underlined by the high number of new aircraft programs it's on.
Aircraft
Safran Shareholders Pave Way To Zodiac Acquisition
Safran has its work cut out to turn Zodiac around but new CEO has been charged with the task, as acquisition is approved.
Aircraft
Debutantes Take Bow at Paris Salon
The list of new aircraft that were flown to the Paris Air Show is surprisingly large this year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UMS Skeldar Lands Contract for Maritime Mission
Swiss/Swedish joint venture UMS Skeldar is to supply its V-200 UAV for operations on behalf of the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Avionics
GE Launches New Partnership for Open Flight Deck
Open architecture to enable a new “ecosystem’ of flight deck apps
Aircraft
Boom Time for Stratasys
3D printing specialist Stratasys has partnered with Boom to further the employment of additive manufacturing in supersonic aircraft.
Aircraft
Dubai Airshow's Reach Now Extends Beyond the Middle East
The 2017 Dubai Airshow will include new features such as special emphasis on UAVs, safety and security, space and airport solutions.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Spanish Project To Introduce Drones at Airbus Plant
Spain’s Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies and the University of Seville lead project under European Robotics Challenges effort.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Debuts 'Go Beyond' Brand Message
Turbine OEM also marks 30th anniversary of PW4000-94, its first high-thrust engine, and 500,000 flight hours on the F119 that powers the F-22
Aircraft
Chinese Expansion on Gardner’s Horizon
The acquisition of Gardner Aerospace by a Chinese mining company will allow it to take a share of the fast-growing domestic aerospace market
Aircraft
Norsk to Boost AM Production Capacity 60 Percent
Norwegian company showcases AM-made components and equipment, and announces a "significant investment" from the Triangle Holdings
