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
Chasing Net Zero Carbon, Aerospace Manufacturing Gets Greener
Energy, water, and waste reduction processes have become part of the industry’s operations
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
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
Training and Workforce
Aerospace and Defense Firms Face Stiff Competition For Talent
Companies must try harder to retain and recruit the talent they need
Environment
Major SAF Plant Goes to Full Capacity, Others Ponder
Phillips 66 Rodeo Facility now produces 50,000 barrels a day of renewable fuel
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Jennifer Homendy confirmed for three more years as chair of the NTSB
Environment
SAF Coalition Adds 10 New Members
Founded in April, the group now lists more than 50 participants
Aircraft
Leonardo To Assemble AW609 at Grottaglie Facility
The company is suspending production of airliner fuselages for Boeing for four months
Environment
DAWN Rises on World's First Solar-powered Fuel Refinery
The initial pilot plant will demonstrate the technology on an industrial scale
Environment
Alder Renewables Opens SAF Lab in Colorado
Facility will work out any hurdles in the process ahead of full-scale production
Environment
Former Alder Fuels CEO Gets Prison Sentence
Bryan Sherbacow embezzled nearly $6 million from the company he founded
Environment
IATA: Industry on Track To Triple SAF Output in 2024
The global SAF Output in 2024 will equal less than one percent of jet fuel usage
Aircraft
NASA Completes Initial Review Toward X-59 Supersonic Flight
Flight Readiness Review board analysis is a key step toward the X-59 flight
Engines
Hermeus Begins Engine Testing for Quarterhorse Mk 2
Quarterhorse Mk 2 will fly at Mach 2.5 ahead of the Mach 4 Mk 3 Prototype
Engines
Pittsburgh International Plans On-field Alternative Jet Fuel Plant
The $1.5 billion project could produce up to 70 million gallons of SAF a year
ATC
Collins Debuts Surface Air Traffic Management System
The new product tracks the movements of aircraft and ground equipment in real time
Aircraft
Bombardier Inducted into Inventors Hall of Fame
The U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame recognized Bombardier's contributions to transportation technology
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Signs Helicopter Engine Support Contracts with GDAT
Contracts cover in-service support and MRO for 140 Arrano 1A and Makila 2A1 engines
ATC
Canada ADS-B Expansion Prompts Update Notice
On May 24, ADS-B is scheduled to include Canada’s Class B domestic airspace
Environment
New SAF Tax Incentive Guidelines Add Strings to Ethanol Feedstock Use
Under the new GREET model, corn and soy crops will require smart farming practices
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Maintenance Business Embraces Tech Advances
Efforts toward digitalization vital to creating efficiencies and ensuring safety
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
Environment
Honeywell Improves SAF Production Technology
Changes could result in improved output and reduced costs
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Inks Support Contract with DRF Luftrettung
Nonprofit operates 32 bases at 30 locations in Germany
Aircraft
WWII-vintage Martin Mars Flying Boat To Return to U.S.
The massive flying boat will become a display at Arizona's Pima Air and Space Museum
Environment
UK Launches Clearing House To Assist in SAF Certification
The program will work with its U.S. and EU counterparts to provide advice and funding
Environment
EU Fuel Stakeholders Examine Non-CO2 Environmental Impact
With fossil fuels expected to remain for decades, changes in formulation are needed
