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Raytheon, DARPA push forward with hypersonic weapon design

2019-08-02

The team completed a successful baseline design review that establishes the technical approach for a critical design review, which moves the system a step closer to development and use.

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SAE completes TIR for J3400 standard

2023-12-19

SAE completes TIR for J3400 EV charging standard

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Aerospace Committees and Chairs

2023-09-13

View an updated list of new chairs and committees looking for participation.

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Aerospace Leaders Share Industry Insight at SAE International AeroTech, March 12-14 in Charlotte

2024-01-09

Keynote Speakers Include Henry Brooks from Collins Aerospace, Bethany Davis from JetZero and Joe Keegan of Boeing Commercial Airplanes

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Incremental improvements can lead to huge benefits for aircraft programs

2017-05-05

Improvements to Airbus A320 passenger air nozzles could potentially contribute to program-wide benefits.

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Aurora Flight Sciences partners with Uber in contested airspace

2017-04-27

Uber announced a partnership with Aurora Flight Sciences to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for its Uber Elevate Network. Aurora’s eVTOL concept is derived from its existing XV-24A LightningStrike VTOL X-Plane subscale vehicle demonstrator aircraft.

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Impossible Aerospace US-1 makes long-distance flight over Nevada salt flats

2019-08-20

During a public demonstration, an unmodified production Impossible Aerospace Corporation’s US-1 quadcopter, carrying both a FLIR Duo Pro R thermal camera and HD video transmitter, crossed Nevada’s “playa,” or salt flats. In repeated 72-minute flights, the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flew with and against prevailing winds, covering distances of 29 and 21 miles, respectively.

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Continental Aerospace Technologies team with VerdeGo to develop hybrid electric urban air mobility systems

2019-07-23

Continental Aerospace Technologies is partnering with VerdeGo Aero Inc. to develop VerdeGo’s Integrated Distributed Electric Propulsion (IDEP) concept for urban air mobility and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) applications.

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The F-35 is getting life-saving automatic ground collision avoidance systems from the F-16

2019-07-25

Lockheed Martin's Auto-GCAS uses terrain mapping, geolocation, and automation to detect and avoid potential ground collisions in case of pilot spatial disorientation. The technology was initially fielded on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, but will now save an estimated 26 crashes over the course of F-35 service life.

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RTD sensors

2014-06-20

Omega’s PR-21 series of RTD (resistance temperature detector) sensors with M12 connector feature a welded 316L stainless steel housing and an integral 4-pin M12 connector for easy connection.

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Airbus Group and Safran join forces in launcher activities

2014-06-19

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igus develops 3D-printable bearing material with low-friction properties

2014-06-09

igus has developed what it claims is the world’s first tribologically enhanced plastic filament for 3D printers, which are used to print full-size, three-dimensional objects. Specifically created for motion control applications, the low-friction material is 50 times more resistant to wear and abrasion than conventional 3D printer materials, according to the German plastics company.

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ATK to provide UltraFlex solar arrays for upcoming Mars mission

2014-06-25

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Cable installation simulator

2014-06-20

A cable installation simulator from W. L. Gore & Associates aids in evaluating the stress of installation on microwave airframe assemblies, thereby minimizing the risk of cable assembly damage or failure during installation.

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Sikorsky awarded contract to replace ‘Marine One’ helicopter fleet

2014-05-13

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Thermoplastics added to modeling database

2014-06-19

Three high-performance thermoplastics from Victrex have been added to the Digimat-MX material and modeling database to accelerate the application development process while helping to minimize component weight and costs.

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Mitsubishi develops satellite system for disaster monitoring, resource exploration

2014-05-23

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Boeing to acquire ETS Aviation

2014-05-28

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ANSYS and GE form new collaboration agreement

2014-05-13

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Automating the software build process for an aerospace embedded system

2014-06-11

The Calibration & Controls team at MAHLE Powertrain LLC recently took on a project to design and develop embedded hardware, firmware, and the propulsion control application.