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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Rotorcraft
Astronautics to Provide Connectivity for Airbus Helicopters
U.S. company's Air Ground Communications System offers enhanced operational and safety benefits through real-time data access.
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
Aircraft
India's Aequs Now a Global Aerospace Player
Aequs has acquired key aerospace suppliers in the U.S. and France to extend its reach and grow its opportunties in the industry.
Aircraft
SureFly Solves eVTOL Battery Capacity Problem
Workhorse Group's SureFly aims to fly two passengers up to 70 miles at up to 70 mph.
Aircraft
Gifas Hails a Largely Strong 2016 For French Industry
French aerospace firms boosted balance sheets in 2016 due to their strong positions on leading civil and military programs.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AIA Releases 2017 U.S. Aerospace and Defense Report
According to the report, the industry supported 2.4 million jobs in 2016 and generated $872 billion in sales.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerostar Close to Opening Iași Airport Facility
The company is close to closing a deal to open a four-bay MRO hangar for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 classic and new generation overhauls.
Avionics
Esterline Showcases High Performance Avionics
In addition to Technology Demonstrator on display, U.S. company announces contracts with Airbus Helicopters and Pilatus
Aircraft
GKN Touts Rocket Engine Nozzle Made by Additive Manufacturing
UK company displays AM-made aerospace parts, also announces research partnership with Oak Ridge National Lab in U.S.
Aircraft
Paris Airshow Inspires Unique Airbus Formation
Airbus flew this unique formation a few weeks before the Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Will Hybrid Airships Really Take Off?
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Hybrid Air Vehicles are both vying for a potentially very lucrative market, should it emerge.
Paris Welcomes 51st Salon du Bourget
This year's Paris Air Show features about 2,400 exhibitors, up 100 from last year.
Aircraft
Paris Airshow Preview
The aerospace highlight of 2017, the 52nd Paris Airshow in mid-June looks set to be bigger and better than ever.
Maintenance and Modifications
ATP's Custom Alerting Reduces Discrepancy Downtime
The new custom alerting feature in ATP's ChronicX emails notifications automatically about recurring defects.
Rotorcraft
Lockheed Martin Earnings, Sikorsky Deliveries Down
Sikorsky's civil helicopter sales have been hit particularly hard by the global energy slump.
AIN Publications Appoints Matt Thurber Editor-in-chief
Matt Thurber takes reins effective June 1, 2017.
Regulations and Government
NTSB Marks 50th Anniversary
In the five decades since being established, it has made more than 14,500 recommendations to improve transportation safety.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Seeks Timely FAA Action on Parts Equivalency
After no action on a request filed in February, the association is urging that the FAA hammer out its differences with EASA on commercial parts.
Regulations and Government
Draft AC Published on Datalink Use
Draft Advisory Circular would apply to pilots, certificate holders, operators and program managers conducting datalink communication operations.
Airports
Projects Will Temporarily Close Boston Logan Runway
Runway 4R/22L at Boston Logan Airport is scheduled to be closed from May 15 through late June to enable the repaving and marking of the runway.
Regulations and Government
DOT IG Auditing FAA Drone Operation Waivers
Audit objectives will be to assess FAA’s processes for granting waivers, and its risk-based oversight of UAS operators with waivers.
