Executives try to put positive spin on A380 economy seat shrink.

Airbus Confident Sales Levels Can be Sustained

American management team and techniques injected into Netherlands acquisition by U.S. aerospace giant.

Lockheed Martin Targeting Commercial Simulation Market

The joint venture said it will show the light attack jet to multiple European air forces on its current visit.

Textron AirLand’s Scorpion Makes Le Bourget Debut

Israeli company leverages electro-optical expertise for sensor-to-shooter engagement that does not rely on GPS.

Rafael Demonstrates The Pixel Revolution

Paris Airshow

News from the 2015 Paris Airshow

2015 Paris Airshow

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Through its integrated services, Satair handles all aspects of spares management for operators and suppliers.

Integrating Spares Supplies is Key To Growth, Says Satair

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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.

Alcoa is investing in new hot isostatic pressing equipment.

Alcoa Expands Capabilities as OEM Needs Change

David Donald

Repeated exposure to the vibrations experienced in helicopters brings health and safety risks.

Canada’s Research Arm Develops Vibration-reducing Seat for Helos

Gregory Polek

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

New composite propellers will improve the performance of King Airs.

Commuter Air Technology Offers Composite King Air Props

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Elbit’s man-portable Skylark is one of the most popular mini-UASs on the market. The company has launched an improved version.

Improved Skylark Draws on Hermes Technology

AA/ROK has partnered with Rafaut and Sagem to offer a close air support capability to the C-130 Hercules.

Sagem Hammer Could Arm Hercules

Chad Trautvetter

UK airshow is already 44 percent sold&#8211;a 20-percent increase over the same period in the previous show cycle.

Farnborough 2016 Looks To Be Strong Show

Thierry Dubois

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Cabin designer Ray Chen refers to “sophisticated minimalism.”

Boeing Showcases China Airlines 777 with Taiwan-style Interior

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Elbit Systems has introduced a new system that provides pilots of utility helicopters with the same kind of DVE capability as attack helicopter crews.

Elbit Enhances Safety with BrightNite

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.