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.

Mar 1, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Certification is planned for 2018, as the manufacturer gears up for production.
Mar 1, 2016 - 9:57 AM
Phoenix-based company rebuts UTC's characterization of its offer as 'grossly undervalued'
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:20 AM
The ARC marks a reversal from the agency’s earlier micro classification.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:40 AM
Dart Aerospace sets up a network of new maintenance centers throughout Canada and the U.S.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:30 AM
The S-97 Raider will fly 60 hours this year, while the Matrix autonomy program will be reinforced with the UH-60A.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:15 AM
Two contracts call for deployment of additional Aircranes in firefighting and timber harvesting roles.
Feb 28, 2016 - 3:03 PM
Mandate is imposing new requirements on non-Russian certified operators, including operators certified by the U.S.
Feb 28, 2016 - 2:00 PM
Mitch Snyder hinted that new Bell models may be coming, although he plans to spend money on existing types.
Feb 28, 2016 - 11:15 AM
The company is prepping its third optionally piloted aircraft as it eyes possible technology transfers into service.
Sikorsky’s commercial systems and services  v-p Dana Fiatarone sees the EMS and search-and-rescue markets as having the potential to offset  the flagging oil market.
Feb 27, 2016 - 9:45 AM
Now part of Lockheed Martin, helicopter maker expects to find synergies under new ownership.