Aerospace

RemoveDEBRIS is a satellite research project that aims to capture space junk. In other words, it intends to reduce the amount of space debris that orbits the Earth. Leading space companies and research institutions participate in the…

As air traffic and pressure on quality of life grow, so does the quest to build a quieter aircraft. New aircraft have already become significantly quieter over recent years, thanks in large part to the development of turbofan engines.…

The percentage of female pilots is very low and growing only slowly, according to an organization that analyzes aviation trends. The Centre for Aviation (CAPA) say that they are not encouraged by trends on women in airline management.…

Optimizing airport flight patterns may reduce flight times, but the health costs may outweigh the benefits. Researchers from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Queens Quiet Skies carried out a case study of LaGuardia…

In a new Boeing-Embraer joint venture, Boeing is buying control of Embraer's commercial jet unit. According to the deal, Embraer's commercial jet unit, i.e., its commercial aircraft operations, is worth $4.85 billion. In this Boeing-Embraer…

Boeing unveiled a rendering of a hypersonic jet - capable of flying as fast as Mach 5, just under 3,900 miles per hour. The company says it is looking into what could be possible for flight in the future and is “innovating now to make it…

Airbus warned that a UK departure from the EU without a deal could affect the planemaker’s position in the UK, putting thousands of British jobs at risk. Airbus currently employees about 14,000 people directly across its 25 sites in the…

Major airlines will see their profits affected by rising fuel and labour costs, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA is a trade association representing 278 airlines, primarily major carriers, across 117…

Ryanair reported a 10% rise in full year profit after tax to €1.45 billion despite the cancellation of thousands of flights last autumn. Average fares dropped by 3% last year which helped drive traffic growth of 9% to 130 million. The…

IAG, owner of British Airways, is reportedly interested in making a bid to acquire Norwegian Air Shuttle. The acquisition would give IAG increased market share in the increasingly competitive low-cost carrier sector. Norwegian, headed…