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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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Nylon shapes and custom parts

2014-04-16

TECAST cast nylon stock shapes and custom parts from Ensinger offer a combination of physical and wear properties, along with inherently lighter weight, to provide users with a cost-effective alternative to metal parts.

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Dual-purpose engine stand

2014-04-16

Champion GSE has developed a dual-purpose stand for its -1B and -2B GEnx engine platforms.

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Rugged pressure switches

2014-04-21

Ashcroft pressure switches offer a selection of features to meet the requirements of most industrial applications.

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Thin-film chip resistors

2014-04-16

Vishay Intertechnology’s PTN series precision, surface-mount, thin-film chip resistors in the 2512 case size offer a power rating to 2 W.

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High-power contacts

2014-04-16

Deutsch 5015 high-power contacts from TE Connectivity deliver improved performance and reliability, and comply with the MIL-DTL-5015 specification for military and aerospace markets.

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Design software targets germs, dry air

2014-01-22

Concerns about airborne diseases and flu pandemics coupled with increasing passenger concerns about environmental conditions are prompting some aircraft designers to take a closer look at ventilation systems. In many instances, improvements in air quality and cleanliness are being expedited by using design tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

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Electronics take charge

2014-01-15

Digital controls are handling more engine control tasks on a wider range of aircraft.

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The future of autonomous vehicle engineering now starts in middle school

2019-01-25

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are pervasive in nearly all aspects of the mobility engineering, from vehicle design, manufacturing, operations, and maintenance. To prepare the next generation of the workforce, educators are beginning to incorporate AI courses into curriculum starting as early as middle school. Teachers at David E. Williams Middle School in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania have developed the United States first middle school-level AI program.

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RT LTA develops an improved bladder material for lighter-than-air SkyStar aerostats

2018-07-19

These new bladders increase SkyStar aerostat system’s ability to hold helium gas and increase system endurance by more than 100%, enabling SkyStars to fly continuously for up to 150 hours.

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University of Virginia and Virginia Tech join Rolls-Royce UTC network

2014-04-23

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3-D printing in aerospace: not just winging it

2014-04-25

The demand for innovative manufacturing technology that produces lighter parts with stronger material grows each day in the competitive aerospace industry. 3-D printing, also known as “additive manufacturing,” is at the center of this innovation.

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Boeing KC-46 program completes flight testing required for first delivery to U.S. Air Force

2018-07-16

Boeing and U.S Air Force teams recently achieved a major KC-46 Pegasus tanker program milestone, completing all flight testing required for first delivery. This past week, the KC-46 team concluded both its Military Type Certification (MTC) testing and receiver certification testing with KC-135, F-16, and C-17 aircraft.

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NASA plans to go beyond batteries for space exploration

2014-05-08

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Boeing, Embraer to open research center for sustainable aviation biofuel

2014-05-13

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New sensor payload helps Global Hawk stay relevant

2017-03-28

Northrop Grumman recently completed its successful inaugural flight test of the UTC Aerospace Systems MS-177 sensor payload on an RQ-4 Global Hawk. The ability to carry more powerful sensors close the capability gap between the RQ-4 and soon-to-be-retired Lockheed U-2.

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S.S. White Technologies lending flexibility to new GE9X, 777X

2017-02-21

S.S. White Technologies is supplying flexible rotary shafts for the Honeywell Aerospace Air Turbine Starter on the next-gen GE Aviation GE9X high-bypass turbofan engines.

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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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Innovate, collaborate, adapt—find a way to space

2017-12-20

Large, traditional satellites require complex systems and often a dedicated launch vehicle to place them in orbit. The immense costs associated with these endeavors have led to growing demand for cost effective “nanosatellites.” A multitude of various companies are innovating and adapting to meet that demand, including Monroeville, NC-based CRP USA.

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QinetiQ develops new baffle for dark matter observation by Euclid space telescope

2014-12-31

Engineers designed a unique aluminum round structure capable of resisting temperatures as low as -200˚C and weighing less than 60 kg.