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
Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida
Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
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
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
Environment
U.S. Up To Meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Challenge
Three years in, the U.S. is on track to meet SAF production goal
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
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aerospace Workers Strike at Eaton's UK Factory
Fareham facility makes systems and equipment for aircraft including business jets
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
Environment
New SAF Process Could Transform Industry
Flexiforming can use multiple feedstocks, even other SAF byproducts
Aircraft
Boeing Appoints Kelly Ortberg CEO
Ortberg previously served as president and CEO of Rockwell Collins
Rotorcraft
Helicopters Contribute To Strong Growth at Leonardo
Orders, revenues, and earnings grew during the first six months of 2024
Aircraft
UK-based Team Completes 5G Infrastructure Flight Trials
SPL is leading a British effort to develop airborne antennas
Rotorcraft
Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow
The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.
Engines
Tough Challenges Call For Bold Technology Advances
Whether its for airliners or fighters, companies are making big investments in R&D
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
Aircraft
FDH Aero Joins Korea’s Aerospace Efforts
The US aerospace supplier will support Korea’s nascent space industry
Avionics
L3Harris Secures JCAB Simulator Certification
Air India Takes Next-Gen Voice and Data Recorders
Training and Workforce
Siemens Helps BAE Modernize Engineering and Manufacturing
The partners will work around BAE's FalconWorks research and development center
Engines
ITP Aero Reaps Growth From New Engine Platform Roles
Former Rolls-Royce engines and components subsidiary expands its horizons
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
Environment
Airbus, ACI World Ink New Aviation Sustainability Agreement
The two organizations will work to share information and shape policy in the aviation industry
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145
The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Environment
GKN Aerospace Launches H2FlyGHT
£44 million project plans 2-megawatt cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion
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
Engines
GE Aerospace and ORNL Expand Supercomputing Partnership
Oak Ridge National Lab helps GE with engine simulations
