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.
Avionics
Third Launch of Satellites with ADS-B Payloads a Success
October 9 Iridium NEXT satellite launch gives Aireon 23 operational space-based ADS-B payloads
Maintenance and Modifications
Permagard Levels to $30 Billion in Coating Protected Assets
Permagard delivers cutting edge coating across air ways from the freezing temperatures in Scandinavia to the damaging sunrays of the Middle East.
Wyvern Offers UAS Certification To Women And Drones Members
EXACT is an acronym for EXcellence, through Assessment, Continuous monitoring, and Training
Avionics
Honeywell Enhances, Simplifies MyAerospace Portal
Changes cut order time, improve tracking capability.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Commercial UAS Industry Gathers at Drone World Expo
The annual Drone World Expo show attracted thousands of attendees, sharing information about integration of drones in the national airspace system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Active Winglets: A Leap Forward in Aerodynamics Technology
Active Winglets: A Leap Forward in Aerodynamics Technology
Former Senior Pentagon Official To Take Reins of AIA
Eric Fanning has held numerous senior positions, including with three military departments and with the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
STS Aviation Group Adds New Division
The purchase of AeroMod International gives the global aviation services provider a new division, concentrating on avionics and structural modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Is Open To All for Spares
JSSI is offering a range of services to customers who have not signed up for the company's well-known cost per flying hour programs
Museum Spotlights Embraer Designs
The Museu da Casa Brasileira exhibit highlights Brazilian aviation from 1709 through the present.
WAI Seeking Applicants for $570,000 in Scholarships
More than 100 scholarships will be presented during the 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in March.
Historic Rocket on Display at EAA AirVenture
Blue Origin's rocket, which has made five successful flights demonstrating its reusability, will be one of the star attractions at this year's show
Rotorcraft
Kaman Delivers First New-build K-Max in Fourteen Years
Chinese agent Lectern Aviation took delivery of the "Aerial Truck" that will serve in a firefighting role in northeast China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing’s Dedicated Services Division Ready to Launch
Global Services to cover government, space and commercial customers
Safety
Portugal Studies Near Midairs Involving Drones
Safety study will examine recent incidents involving the presence of drones in aircraft flight paths near Portuguese airports.
Le Bourget From Above
Just a little more than 90 years ago, a young airmail pilot from the United States had a view of Le Bourget Airport similar to this one.
Trappier Steps In as New Gifas President
Trappier does not see weakness in industry going forward.
Big Names Sign up for Bahrain
Airbus and Boeing are among six well-known aerospace companies that will participate in next year’s air show in Bahrain
Fan-filled Halls at the 2017 Salon du Bourget
Despite the warm weather, crowds filled exhibit halls at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Unique Airbus Aircraft Formation
This unique formation of Airbus aircraft was flown over southern France.
Aircraft
Diamond DA62 MPP Makes World Debut
New model joins growing fleet of company's Special Mission aircraft.
Heico Expands Composite Capability
Composites producer Heico has acquired Carbon by Design, a Californian company specializing in creating demanding composite products
Avionics
Astronautics Demos RoadRunner Skills
The RoadRunner EFI can easily replace outdated, expensive-to-maintain flight instruments.
GE To Build 'Atlas' Additive Manufacturing Machine
Tailored for the aerospace industry, the machine will have a one cubic meter “build envelope”
Paris Salon Swelters and Surprises
The Paris Air Show never fails to thrill the crowds that flock to the biennial aerospace extravaganza.
Aircraft
UTC Expands Smart Aircraft Ops Portfolio
REACh-compliant coatings and fiber optic sensing technology added to the company’s “ecosystem” of products and services.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Lazard Exec Sees Growing M&A Opportunities
After record-breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the jury is still out on the amount of aerospace M&A that will take place in 2017.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs Sales to LCI and Sino-US
The value of the combined orders for new Leonardo helicopters adds up the $231 million.
Regulations and Government
SAE Working on Electric Airplane Standards
Professional Engineering Association created its first consensus driven standard for aviation one century ago
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Reveals 'Racer' Hybrid Helicopter
New helicopter will have various applications and has many international partners, though mainly European.
