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

UK-based Team Completes 5G Infrastructure Flight Trials

SPL is leading a British effort to develop airborne antennas
Britten-Norman Islander with connectivity
Rotorcraft

Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow

The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.
TAI T625 Gökbey Helicopter flying at Farnborough Airshow
Engines

Tough Challenges Call For Bold Technology Advances

Whether its for airliners or fighters, companies are making big investments in R&D
Engineers at the RTX Technology Research Center test STEP-Tech propulsors
Environment

Neste's Texas Deal Could Open Up SAF to Eastern U.S.

The SAF producer has acquired SAF storage space near the pipelines feeding much of the country
ONEOK's Galena Park Terminal in Houston
Aircraft

FDH Aero Joins Korea’s Aerospace Efforts

The US aerospace supplier will support Korea’s nascent space industry
FDH Aero and and Sacheon city, Korea agreement
Engines

Magnet Schultz Unveils First EN9100-Certified Solenoid Valve

New valve regulates hydrogen gas flow in aerospace applications
Magnet Schultz EN9100 compact hydrogen flow control valve
Avionics

L3Harris Secures JCAB Simulator Certification

Air India Takes Next-Gen Voice and Data Recorders
L3Harris Technologies
Training and Workforce

Siemens Helps BAE Modernize Engineering and Manufacturing

The partners will work around BAE's FalconWorks research and development center
Siemens software for engineering
Rotorcraft

Racer Passes 220-knot Target

The Airbus eco-demonstrator helicopter tops 227 knots
Airbus Racer
Engines

ITP Aero Reaps Growth From New Engine Platform Roles

Former Rolls-Royce engines and components subsidiary expands its horizons
ITP Aero engine manufacturing and maintenace
Engines

Tata Applies AI and Quantum Computing to Crack Tough Aerospace Challenges

India-based group expands its work with Rolls-Royce on hydrogen fuel systems
Rolls-Royce work on hydrogen propulsion
Environment

Airbus, ACI World Ink New Aviation Sustainability Agreement

The two organizations will work to share information and shape policy in the aviation industry
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, ACI World director general & CEO, and Airbus chief sustainability officer Julie Kitcher, sign aviation sustainability agreement
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145

The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Airbus Helicopters PioneerLab (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)
Environment

GKN Aerospace Launches H2FlyGHT

£44 million project plans 2-megawatt cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion
GKN H2FlyGHT
Maintenance and Modifications

ITP Extends MRO Contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada

Agreement solidifies ITP Aero's focus on expanding its presence in the civil MRO market
ITP extends PW MRO program
Engines

GE Aerospace and ORNL Expand Supercomputing Partnership

Oak Ridge National Lab helps GE with engine simulations
Engines

Magnet Unveils First EN9100-Certified Solenoid Valve

Magnet Schultz claims to bee UK's leading authority on applications
Magnet Schultz EN9100 compact hydrogen flow control valve
Engines

Triumph Wins F404 Auxiliary Gearbox Contract from GE Aerospace

Work will be performed at Triumph’s U.S. facility in Michigan
Aircraft

Smith Myers Launches Artemis+ Next Gen Mobile Phone Detection System

Sensor capabilities extend applications beyond search and rescue
Smith Myers ARTEMIS System
Rotorcraft

Patria Aviation Gains EASA Certification for Astronautics’ RoadRunner EFI

The RoadRunner electronic flight instrument received approval for installation on Bell 212/412EP helicopters
Astronautics AFI4700 RoadRunner EFI
Environment

Liebherr Promotes 'Transform. Develop. Sustain.' Strategies

The French company presents tech to make air transport more environmentally friendly
Liebherr Aerospace, hydrogen bench in Toulouse
Training and Workforce

Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority Inks Training Deal with Vallair

Luxembourg-based Vallair boosts Cameroon's aviation workforce development
Cameroon and Vallair deal
Aircraft

Air Show Lineup Channels Global Tensions

1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 trade visitors converge in Farnborough
Airbus A321XLR at Farnborough
Maintenance and Modifications

Mammoth Freighter Launches First 777-200LR Conversion in UK

Full certification of the 777-200LRMF expected later this year
Mammoth Freighter
Engines

GE Aerospace Boosts Global MRO Capacity

Investments support growing demand for CFM Leap engines
CFM Leap engine
Engines

GE Aerospace Expands Scope of Artificial Intelligence Support

AI enhances engine inspection processes and predictive maintenance
GE Aerospace robot inspection
Aircraft

Embraer Consigns Failed Boeing Merger to a Distant Memory

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer meets competitive challenges with diverse list of programs
Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto addresses reporters in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
Environment

Chasing Net Zero Carbon, Aerospace Manufacturing Gets Greener

Energy, water, and waste reduction processes have become part of the industry’s operations
Safran employees working on engine integration for LEAP-1A turbofan powerplants
Regulations and Government

Legal Expert: Chevron Rule Brings 'Enormous Implications' for Industry

Jetlaw's Mentzer sees more legal challenges, slower regulation with Supreme Court decision
Court Gavel (Photo: Pixabay)
Aircraft

Farnborough Airshow is Steeped in Aviation History

With its roots dating back to 1920, the UK show has highlighed a century of aviation advances
Bristol Brabazon landing in 1949 at Farnborough Airshow