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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
STS Aviation Group Adds New Division
The purchase of AeroMod International gives the global aviation services provider a new division, concentrating on avionics and structural modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Is Open To All for Spares
JSSI is offering a range of services to customers who have not signed up for the company's well-known cost per flying hour programs
Museum Spotlights Embraer Designs
The Museu da Casa Brasileira exhibit highlights Brazilian aviation from 1709 through the present.
WAI Seeking Applicants for $570,000 in Scholarships
More than 100 scholarships will be presented during the 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in March.
Historic Rocket on Display at EAA AirVenture
Blue Origin's rocket, which has made five successful flights demonstrating its reusability, will be one of the star attractions at this year's show
Rotorcraft
Kaman Delivers First New-build K-Max in Fourteen Years
Chinese agent Lectern Aviation took delivery of the "Aerial Truck" that will serve in a firefighting role in northeast China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing’s Dedicated Services Division Ready to Launch
Global Services to cover government, space and commercial customers
Safety
Portugal Studies Near Midairs Involving Drones
Safety study will examine recent incidents involving the presence of drones in aircraft flight paths near Portuguese airports.
Le Bourget From Above
Just a little more than 90 years ago, a young airmail pilot from the United States had a view of Le Bourget Airport similar to this one.
Avionics
Astronautics Demos RoadRunner Skills
The RoadRunner EFI can easily replace outdated, expensive-to-maintain flight instruments.
GE To Build 'Atlas' Additive Manufacturing Machine
Tailored for the aerospace industry, the machine will have a one cubic meter “build envelope”
Heico Expands Composite Capability
Composites producer Heico has acquired Carbon by Design, a Californian company specializing in creating demanding composite products
Aircraft
Diamond DA62 MPP Makes World Debut
New model joins growing fleet of company's Special Mission aircraft.
Aircraft
Unique Airbus Aircraft Formation
This unique formation of Airbus aircraft was flown over southern France.
Fan-filled Halls at the 2017 Salon du Bourget
Despite the warm weather, crowds filled exhibit halls at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Paris Salon Swelters and Surprises
The Paris Air Show never fails to thrill the crowds that flock to the biennial aerospace extravaganza.
Big Names Sign up for Bahrain
Airbus and Boeing are among six well-known aerospace companies that will participate in next year’s air show in Bahrain
Trappier Steps In as New Gifas President
Trappier does not see weakness in industry going forward.
Hail to the Chief
President Emmanuel Macron toured the International Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Liebherr Display Includes 777X Folding Wingtip Parts
German supplier showing range of air management, flight control and landing gear systems
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.
Safran Division Touts Augmented Reality, Green Taxiing
Innovative Electrical & Power group delivers 90 percent of its products and services outside of the Safran family
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Reveals 'Racer' Hybrid Helicopter
New helicopter will have various applications and has many international partners, though mainly European.
'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
Airbus Racer is Latest Clean Sky Milestone
EU program aims to boost aircraft fuel efficiency while reducing emissions and noise
Norsk and Spirit Strengthen Titanium Bond
Norwegian additive manufacturing pioneer and U.S. aerosctructures company will collaborate on titanium parts production.
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.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US
The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
Regulations and Government
SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards
Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
UTAS Highlights Smart Aircraft Solutions
OEMs and operators are using the company's technologies to improve performance of next generation and legacy fleets
