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
Dassault Aviation Marks 50 Years in UAE
Dassault has the Rafale C combat aircraft and 2000LXS business jet on static display
Rotorcraft
Flightwin Adding Applications for Unmanned Rotorcraft Family
The FWH-1500 has completed fire suppression and flood relief missions
Security
Global Tensions Call For Strong Presence, Says U.S. Group
The U.S. Aerospace Industries Association expects about 180 U.S. companies to exhibit in Dubai
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Safety
Dallas Company Offers Air Crew Mental Health Services
With the FAA announcing a new pilot mental health initiative, Crewise looks to help
Environment
Singapore Concludes SAF Pilot Program with Positive Results
The 20-month-long program indicates the airport is ready for SAF
Aircraft
A Message from AIN Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Wilson Leach
Airshows remain key events in AIN’s DNA
Avionics
Retrofit Avionics Market Grows Modestly as Forward-fit Sales Skyrocket
The AEA's Q3 2023 Avionics Market Report shows $814 million in sales
Regulations and Government
Ethanol Trade Urges New Standard for SAF CO2 Accounting
The group is petitioning for the adoption of another method of assigning tax incentives
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Interest Rates, Ukraine Contribute to Lull in M&A Activity
High borrowing costs resulting from elevated interest rates hurting cash flow
Regulations and Government
EPA Orders Hydrofluorocarbon Drawdown
The drawdown includes aircraft parts, manufacturing, and maintenance
Environment
Study Shows SAF Offers More Than Just CO2 Emissions Savings
Researchers found SAF usage generates fewer ultrafine particles than regular jet fuel
Engines
GE Receives Grant To Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Engine
Combining fuel cells and SAF could accelerate decarbonization efforts
Aircraft
NASA Delays X-59 Supersonic First Flight to Next Year
NASA continues to test integrated systems
Environment
RTX To Supply Engines and Nacelles for X-66A Demonstrator
Boeing appoints Pratt & Whitney and Collins as suppliers for NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator
Aircraft
Safran Acquires Thales' Electrical Systems Business
The acquisition includes facilities in France, the U.S., and Singapore
Fuel
Many Projects Give Promise of More SAF
Volume of SAF produced to see major increase over several years
Airports
Purdue Researchers Develop ‘Intelligent’ Materials for Aerospace
Applications include portable runway mats
Regulations and Government
Fanning Warns Greenhouse NPRM Poses Security Threat
Large contractors would need to report Scope 3 emissions
Training and Workforce
Girls in Aviation Day Returns with Events Worldwide
30,000 participants are expected globally
Aircraft
AIA: Aerospace and Defense Fully Rebounds from Pandemic
Aerospace employment has reached the highest level on record
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Training and Workforce
Training To Prevent and Recover from In-flight Upsets Can Save Lives — Part 2
The next level of UPRT is in a SIAI-Marchetti S211 jet fighter trainer
Airports
Hurricane Idalia Snarls Florida Aviation Traffic
With thousands facing power outages, Florida's airports clean up and resume operations
Training and Workforce
Training To Prevent and Recover from In-flight Upsets Can Save Lives — Part 1
The first part of training is in an Extra 300L
Environment
Two Industry Groups Join Forces To Promote e-SAF
The two groups will work together on boosting eFuel acceptance and production
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Safety
FAA Disburses $121M for Runway Safety Improvements
Funds will be used to reduce runway incursions
Environment
Google Joins Shell, Amex Business Travel SAF Program
The program is aimed at increasing SAF adoption
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Notice Addresses Changes in Maintenance Certification Tests
A&P mechanic testing moves to an ACS process
Avionics
Merlin Autonomy Vision Raises Questions of Alaska's Preparedness
Merlin completed a round of trials of its autonomous tech in Alaska
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Services Chief To Take Helm of Eve Air Mobility
Embraer is selecting a new head of its services business as its current president, Johann Bordais, is joining Eve Air Mobility in September.
