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.

Safety

ATC Issues Changes in North Carolina Hurricane Response

Safety measures have been instituted to manage the aviation support effort
Hurricane Helene relief supplies being offloaded
Aircraft

UP.Summit 2024 Celebrates Mobility Technology 

Ideas abound when 300 creators and innovators join together
UP.Summit 2024 Bentonville, Arkansas
Airports

California Airport Completes Major Runway Rehab

The $90 million project was begun in 2023
Airport worker walking KONT's newly rehabiliated Runway 8R/26L
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

People in Aviation
People in Aviation - October 2024
Airports

Charlotte Airport Runway Project Gets AIP Funding Boost

The 10,000-foot runway is expected to be operational by the end of 2027
Construction site for new runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Airports

Florida Airports Quickly Rebound after Helene

Category 4 hurricane caused little damage to aviation infrastructure
Airport closed sign
Airports

Southeast U.S. Prepares for Big Hurricane Helene Impact

The storm is expected to strengthen before coming ashore this evening
NOAA map showing predicted path of Hurricane Helene
Environment

Minnesota Flight To Fly on Locally Grown SAF

Delta flight will highlight the region's SAF production chain
Winter camelina
Airports

Chicago Airport Gets FAA Approval To Build New Tower

Gary/Chicago International expects to start construction next year
KGYY's existing control tower
Engines

GKN Expanding Swedish Engine Component Plant

The expansion will enable GKN to keep up with global demand
A GKN welder at its Trollhattan, Sweden aircraft engine production site
Environment

Connecticut Airport Selected for Future Energy Research Program

Program is a joint project between NASA and NREL
NREL's ARIES facility
Avionics

Garmin Founders Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame

Co-founders Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were honored during the 60th annual ceremony of the NAHF
Garmin
Environment

SkyNRG To Partner on Swedish SAF Plant

Slated for completion by 2030, the faciilty will eventually produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF a year
Skellefteå Harbor in Sweden
Environment

California Shuts Window on PFAS Firefighting Foam

After a year-long delay in enactment, the ban took effect last week
Aircraft

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
Artist rendering of Hermeus hypersonic test facility
Regulations and Government

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust

The FAA's recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems
Article image
Engines

GE Aerospace Joins AI Safety Consortium

GE has doubled its investment in AI and uses it in a range of applications
Aircraft

Embraer Explores Options for Indian Supply Chain

Efforts focus on bid to supply KC-390 Millenium tanker/transport aircraft to Indian Air Force
Embraer KC-390 Millenium tanker/transport aircraft
Environment

U.S. Up To Meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Challenge

Three years in, the U.S. is on track to meet SAF production goal
Panel discussion at SAF conference
Environment

Minnesota SAF Coalition Notes Progress

Group looks to develop and expand SAF production in the state
Training and Workforce

Wilson Leach Among Slate of Honorees at NAA Fall Awards

NAA is bringing back its Fall Awards event
Wilson Leach, AIN Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aerospace Workers Strike at Eaton's UK Factory

Fareham facility makes systems and equipment for aircraft including business jets
Aircraft

AIN Celebrates 200k YouTube Subscribers!

Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone
Airbus A350-1000 flying
Environment

Australian SAF Refinery Project Enters Study Phase

Supported by Boeing and the local government, construction is expected to begin in 2026
Airports

South Dakota's Pierre Regional Airport Rehabs Runways

Pierre Regional Airport is spending nearly $14 million on runway upkeep
Aerial Photo of Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR)
Environment

New SAF Process Could Transform Industry

Flexiforming can use multiple feedstocks, even other SAF byproducts
Universal Fuel Technologies fuel processing demonstrator
Aircraft

People In Aviation

Howard Jones is CEO of Tronair, Stephen Maiden CEO of West Star Aviation.
People in Aviation - August 2024
Aircraft

Boeing Appoints Kelly Ortberg CEO

Ortberg previously served as president and CEO of Rockwell Collins
Kelly Ortberg
Rotorcraft

Helicopters Contribute To Strong Growth at Leonardo

Orders, revenues, and earnings grew during the first six months of 2024
Leonardo AW189 helicopter
Aircraft

UK-based Team Completes 5G Infrastructure Flight Trials

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