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.

hybrid airship on the ground
Mar 31, 2016 - 8:57 AM
Lockheed Martin announced a letter of intent to purchase, while HAV is preparing to fly the Airlander 10
AirMap
Mar 30, 2016 - 10:20 AM
AirMap allows airport operators to view unmanned aircraft system flight notices submitted by drone operators.
Mar 30, 2016 - 10:16 AM
Blames pricing pressure from Airbus for latest cost-cutting push
Mar 29, 2016 - 12:32 PM
In service since 1926 Meadows Field is set to receive the biggest makeover in its history.
Mar 28, 2016 - 11:41 AM
Aircraft pilots, ATC personnel and others reported 583 possible hazardsor encounters with UASs in U.S. airspace between August 22 and January 31.
Mar 24, 2016 - 12:53 PM
Previous FAA standards for tower lighting allowed white and red steady-burning lights, the latter of which was found to attracts migratory birds.
Mar 24, 2016 - 12:39 PM
The agency has always interpreted the existing smoking ban to prohibit e-cigarettes, but new rule explicity codifies this.
Mar 22, 2016 - 11:26 AM
This extension will give the House and Senate time to reach agreement on a long-term FAA reauthorization bill.
Mar 22, 2016 - 9:40 AM
A prototype ATR 72 has completed a 15-hour test campaign in the framework of Europe's Clean Sky research project.
Mar 21, 2016 - 3:27 PM
A321 destined for JetBlue takes off from Mobile, Alabama