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.

Feb 27, 2016 - 9:10 AM
The Arrano 1A has flown on the Airbus H160, and the Arrius 2R for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X was certified.
Bell unsuccessfully petitioned the FAA for a gross weight increase to 7,500 pounds for the 429 under Part 27. Rather than issue exemptions, the agency decided to revisit the Part 27 certification basis.
Feb 27, 2016 - 8:45 AM
Helicopter OEMs gain more attention in reorganization of Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office
Airbus H160
Feb 27, 2016 - 8:15 AM
New boss Chris Emerson is determined to continue improving Airbus Helicopters product support.
Feb 26, 2016 - 3:25 PM
UTC’s Hayes dismisses offer as ‘grossly undervalued’
Feb 25, 2016 - 1:50 PM
With its CFM International partner GE Aviation, Safran is transitioning from production of its CFM56 turbofans to the new Leap engines.
Feb 25, 2016 - 10:03 AM
This year's theme is celebrating the champions of vertical aviation.
Feb 24, 2016 - 12:51 PM
Revenues from commercial aircraft deliveries increased 8 percent
Feb 23, 2016 - 2:45 PM
Safran is investing around $75 million in a new factory at Queretaro.
Feb 22, 2016 - 9:07 AM
Smaller airline and general aviation operations had fewer events, but a wider variety of causes was behind the incapacitations.
Feb 18, 2016 - 10:52 AM
Changes include the requirement that all aircraft operating under IFR must now be equipped with GNSS avionics.