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.

airplane
Feb 1, 2018 - 12:03 AM
Report by Rand Corporation finds that Chinese investment in the U.S. aviation market is focused on GA but warns on threats to airliner manufacturing.
airplane in hangar showing engine
Feb 1, 2018 - 12:01 AM
The Asia-Pacific will be the most important geographic region for sales of GE Aviation widebody engines for the foreseeable future.
Deicing being performed on jetliner.
Jan 22, 2018 - 4:41 PM
Portland International Jetport is the first in the nation to make the switch to the Type I fluid supplied by partner Inland Technologies.
AirspaceX Mobi-One
Jan 18, 2018 - 11:36 AM
Designed to autonomously takeoff like a helicopter, fly like an airplane, and transport passengers or cargo between urban centers, suburbs, and airports.
Jan 18, 2018 - 11:00 AM
This number includes 878,000 hobbyists and 122,000 commercial, public, and other drones.
Jan 12, 2018 - 2:18 AM
Defense procurement is moving at leisurely pace in India, causing industry frustration.
Jan 11, 2018 - 4:07 AM
Defense procurement moves at leisurely pace.
Piaggio Evo
Dec 27, 2017 - 12:11 PM
Italian manufacturer plans to focus on the P.1HH and P.180 programs.
AG600 in flight
Dec 26, 2017 - 7:39 AM
The Avic-developed airplane incorporates primarily local parts.
Dec 4, 2017 - 4:31 PM
AMES will have its manufacturing division produce components to support an aircraft program for the United States Army.