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.

Training and Workforce

Siemens Helps BAE Modernize Engineering and Manufacturing

The partners will work around BAE's FalconWorks research and development center
Siemens software for engineering
Rotorcraft

Racer Passes 220-knot Target

The Airbus eco-demonstrator helicopter tops 227 knots
Airbus Racer
Engines

ITP Aero Reaps Growth From New Engine Platform Roles

Former Rolls-Royce engines and components subsidiary expands its horizons
ITP Aero engine manufacturing and maintenace
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
Rolls-Royce work on hydrogen propulsion
Environment

Airbus, ACI World Ink New Aviation Sustainability Agreement

The two organizations will work to share information and shape policy in the aviation industry
Luis Felipe de Oliveira, ACI World director general & CEO, and Airbus chief sustainability officer Julie Kitcher, sign aviation sustainability agreement
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helo Teams with P&WC, Collins on Hybrid H145

The PioneerLab is expected to test fly hybrid propulsion in 2027
Airbus Helicopters PioneerLab (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)
Environment

GKN Aerospace Launches H2FlyGHT

£44 million project plans 2-megawatt cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion
GKN H2FlyGHT
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
ITP extends PW MRO program
Engines

GE Aerospace and ORNL Expand Supercomputing Partnership

Oak Ridge National Lab helps GE with engine simulations
Engines

Magnet Unveils First EN9100-Certified Solenoid Valve

Magnet Schultz claims to bee UK's leading authority on applications
Magnet Schultz EN9100 compact hydrogen flow control valve
Engines

Triumph Wins F404 Auxiliary Gearbox Contract from GE Aerospace

Work will be performed at Triumph’s U.S. facility in Michigan
Aircraft

Smith Myers Launches Artemis+ Next Gen Mobile Phone Detection System

Sensor capabilities extend applications beyond search and rescue
Smith Myers ARTEMIS System
Rotorcraft

Patria Aviation Gains EASA Certification for Astronautics’ RoadRunner EFI

The RoadRunner electronic flight instrument received approval for installation on Bell 212/412EP helicopters
Astronautics AFI4700 RoadRunner EFI
Environment

Liebherr Promotes 'Transform. Develop. Sustain.' Strategies

The French company presents tech to make air transport more environmentally friendly
Liebherr Aerospace, hydrogen bench in Toulouse
Training and Workforce

Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority Inks Training Deal with Vallair

Luxembourg-based Vallair boosts Cameroon's aviation workforce development
Cameroon and Vallair deal
Aircraft

Air Show Lineup Channels Global Tensions

1,500 exhibitors and 80,000 trade visitors converge in Farnborough
Airbus A321XLR at Farnborough
Maintenance and Modifications

Mammoth Freighter Launches First 777-200LR Conversion in UK

Full certification of the 777-200LRMF expected later this year
Mammoth Freighter
Engines

GE Aerospace Boosts Global MRO Capacity

Investments support growing demand for CFM Leap engines
CFM Leap engine
Engines

GE Aerospace Expands Scope of Artificial Intelligence Support

AI enhances engine inspection processes and predictive maintenance
GE Aerospace robot inspection
Aircraft

Embraer Consigns Failed Boeing Merger to a Distant Memory

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer meets competitive challenges with diverse list of programs
Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto addresses reporters in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
Environment

Chasing Net Zero Carbon, Aerospace Manufacturing Gets Greener

Energy, water, and waste reduction processes have become part of the industry’s operations
Safran employees working on engine integration for LEAP-1A turbofan powerplants
Regulations and Government

Legal Expert: Chevron Rule Brings 'Enormous Implications' for Industry

Jetlaw's Mentzer sees more legal challenges, slower regulation with Supreme Court decision
Court Gavel (Photo: Pixabay)
Aircraft

Farnborough Airshow is Steeped in Aviation History

With its roots dating back to 1920, the UK show has highlighted a century of aviation advances
Bristol Brabazon landing in 1949 at Farnborough Airshow
Training and Workforce

Aerospace and Defense Firms Face Stiff Competition For Talent

Companies must try harder to retain and recruit the talent they need
A Thales site in France. Employees are discussing eco-friendly ATM trajectories
Environment

Major SAF Plant Goes to Full Capacity, Others Ponder

Phillips 66 Rodeo Facility now produces 50,000 barrels a day of renewable fuel
Technician at Phillips 66's Rodeo biofuel facility
Environment

EASA Establishes SAF Clearinghouse

Move follows a similar effort in the UK in April
a jug of experimental sustainable aviation fuel
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation

Jennifer Homendy confirmed for three more years as chair of the NTSB
People in Aviation - July 2024 headshots
Environment

SAF Coalition Adds 10 New Members

Founded in April, the group now lists more than 50 participants
SAF Tankers loading
Aircraft

Leonardo To Assemble AW609 at Grottaglie Facility

The company is suspending production of airliner fuselages for Boeing for four months
Leonardo's Grottaglie production line for Boeing 787 airline fuselages
Environment

DAWN Rises on World's First Solar-powered Fuel Refinery

The initial pilot plant will demonstrate the technology on an industrial scale
Synhelion's DAWN solar fuel plant