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SAKOR develops 'spacecraft emulator' to test Dream Chaser control system

2015-07-29

SAKOR Technologies supplies a test system for the Dream Chaser atmospheric flight control system, serving as a spacecraft emulator to test overall system performance.

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HondaJet goes on show

2015-07-16

An important element in its recent world tour was the participation of the new HondaJet at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), held at Geneva, which was its first European appearance.

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Accenture demos wearable technology for improving manufacturing processes

2015-06-18

Accenture took some time recently to talk about how it recently delivered with Airbus a proof-of-concept, using wearable technology, to help Airbus operators reduce the complexity of assembling cabin seats and decrease the time required to complete the task.

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Airbus Helicopters looks to the future in heavy-lift rotorcraft with the X6 concept

2015-06-18

The launch of the X6 begins a two-year definition period on this next-generation rotorcraft that will be tailored for and targeted to the civil market, specifically oil and gas.

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New pulse lines for LEAP engine production

2015-07-16

Snecma is preparing its supply chain and industrial capabilities for an unprecedented production ramp-up of its LEAP engine, already considered the best selling new engine ever a year before entry into service.

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Propulsion performance model for efficient supersonic aircraft

2015-06-09

For the design process of the class of aircraft known as an efficient supersonic air vehicle, particular attention must be paid to the propulsion system design as a whole, including installation effects integrated into a vehicle performance model.

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Lockheed Martin system improves situational awareness of the final frontier

2015-10-03

The company's Space Fence System, including the large-scale digital radar and turn-key facility, has met all the requirements of the program’s Critical Design Review.

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Industry invited to participate in AeroTech aerospace and defense technical program

2021-09-14

SAE International is inviting global participation in its AeroTech® aerospace and defense technology conference and exhibition, which is for the first time co-located with ASM International’s AeroMat, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, March 15 through 17, 2022.

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SAE International and International Aviation Waste Management Association (IAWMA) Announce Collaboration

2021-11-04

MOU Brings Together Each Organization’s Expertise to Sustainably Advance Aviation Standards and Services

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First Airbus A350-1000 wing goes into production in North Wales

2015-08-27

The wing design includes several streamlined features, in particular droop-nose leading edge devices and new adaptive dropped-hinge flaps, which increase the jetliner’s efficiency at low speeds.

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Neuron's busy European summer involves flight test campaign

2015-08-27

The UCAV is being developed to demonstrate key technologies for combat aircraft for future piloted and non-piloted systems

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Three times more power density the charm for Lockheed Martin cooling system

2015-08-27

The High Power Microcryocooler is a high-reliability system designed to provide continuous operation over a lifespan in excess of 10 years, while enabling less expensive satellite payloads, more compact sensors.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne gets a boost from additive manufactured components

2015-03-24

Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a series of hot-fire tests of additive manufactured components for its AR1 booster engine at its Sacramento test facility.

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Heat-pipe embedded CFRP enclosures for electronics thermal management

2015-03-24

In the area of electronics enclosures, traditional metal structures conduct and spread heat over large surfaces, but composites act as insulation. Heat generated by components causes internal temperatures to rise and has detrimental impact on the performance and reliability of the electronics.

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QinetiQ technology the driver behind ESA space taxi

2015-03-20

QinetiQ’s onboard computer, core of the flight control system with a reliability rate of 99.997%, ensured the IXV’s fully automated return to Earth.

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Sikorsky to provide an ALIAS to DARPA

2015-03-11

The objective of DARPA’s ALIAS program is to develop and insert new automation into existing aircraft to enable operation with reduced onboard crew. Sikorsky is leading a team for Phase 1 development.

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Flight vision system for rotary-wing aircraft

2015-07-23

The system is based on Elbit’s ClearVision EFVS for fixed-wing platforms and provides helicopter pilots with increased situational awareness.

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MTU develops new turbine blade material in record time

2015-04-06

Turbine blades in TiAl are about half the weight of comparable nickel-alloy components but boast the same reliability and durability. The high aluminum content also makes the material resistant to oxidation and corrosion.

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NASA pursues coatings that reduce bug debris to improve aerodynamics

2015-09-30

NASA Langley recently tested non-stick wing coatings on Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757 that could eventually help aircraft become more fuel efficient by reducing insect residue that creates a surprising amount of drag.

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Rockwell Collins upgrades direction finder with multi-channel scanning

2015-08-27

The DF-500 is a software-defined radio specifically designed to be compatible with all SAR mission platform requirements.