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.
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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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 2
The next level of UPRT is in a SIAI-Marchetti S211 jet fighter trainer
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
Safety
DOT IG Auditing FAA’s Runway Incursion Prevention Efforts
Several high-profile runway incursions have occurred this year
Safety
FAA Updates Basis for Deicing Holdover Times
The agency's new guidance changes the calculations on ice deterrence effectiveness.
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.
Safety
In-flight Smoke Enhanced Vision Display Gets FAA Nod
AR-based system uses oxygen mask with goggles
Regulations and Government
GAO: FAA Should Better Address Pilot Mental Issues
GAO review calls for removing barriers and for better policy on pilot mental health
Fuel
SAF Producer LanzaJet Joins Transport Action Group
SAF technology pioneer LanzaJet is the first fuel producer to join the Air Transport Action Group of industry stakeholders promoting sustainability.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Embry-Riddle Study Examines Drone, Aircraft Close Calls
A new study by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers examined near-midair collisions between drones and aircraft.
Engines
Collins Expands Additive Manufacturing Center
With the opening of its expanded facility, Collins Aerospace plans to develop more parts using the additive manufacturing process.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Accepts Reliable Robotics’ Certification Plans
Reliable Robotics says the FAA has accepted its certification plans for a fully autonomous flight control system, which the company plans to install on aircraft to enable remotely piloted operations under supplemental type certificates.
Rotorcraft
Consortium Advances New Approach to Rotor Ice Protection
The European Clean Aviation program's No Ice Rotor consortium has been testing a protection system for Leonardo's new tilt rotor aircraft.
