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Government-sanctioned test site opens up airspace for MIT researchers

2014-03-24

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Growing pains (and gains) of P&W's Pure Power engine

2016-08-23

After many years of flat-lining in the supply of new commercial jet engines—with improved models, but with designs dating back to the late 1990s, relying on a continuous path of evolutionary development—a new generation of super-efficient powerplants is entering service, introducing many technologies that will also be applied to future engines.

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Formula E racers zap expectations (video)

2014-06-30

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GE, Lockheed Martin commit to Aerion's supersonic bizjet

2017-12-21

Aerion and Skunk Works are already collaborating on the engineering of the AS2, while GE will be adapting one of its proven cores with a new low-pressure turbine to be fuel efficient at both subsonic and supersonic flight.

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Northrop Grumman proves SYERS-2 ready to graduate from U-2 to RQ-4

2016-02-26

With the success of the SYERS-2 flight, Northrop Grumman plans to fly an optical bar camera sensor and an MS-177 multi-spectral sensor later in the year.

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Long-range Air Force strategies include new B-21 long-range bomber

2016-03-01

Other technologies and “building blocks” above and beyond the new stealth bomber the USAF is looking to harvest include autonomous learning systems, human-machine collaboration, and smart weapons

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Disruptive flight control technology on trial

2017-12-21

One of the most significant developments in aircraft control since the wing warping of the Wright Brothers made way for movable control surfaces has been announced by Manchester University in the U.K., in association with BAE Systems.

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Spain’s Indaero cuts cost, time with 3D printed tooling

2017-12-31

Many of Indaero’s products require in-house tools for assembly. One of those products (for Airbus supplier Aernnova) is the NH90 helicopter. Before acquiring additive capabilities, the company was limited to producing flat shapes with traditional methods, which affected the performance of the final tool during production.

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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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DARPA's ALIAS successfully lands a Boeing 737 simulator

2017-05-21

Aurora Flight Sciences demonstrated DARPA's ALIAS automated flight technology in a Boeing 737 simulator. ALIAS showcased its ability to utilize the existing 737 auto-landing system to autonomously land the aircraft safely in the event of pilot incapacitation.

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Reaching forward and back: 3D printing innovates while breathing life into traditional aero manufacturing

2017-06-10

While 3D printing offers innovative new solutions for the future of aerospace manufacturing, it also enhances traditional aerospace manufacturing processes like investment casting.

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Dassault, BAE collaborate on next-generation combat aircraft

2014-11-05

Engineering teams take the first step toward what could become a full demonstration program with the potential to “shape the future of combat aerospace in Europe.”

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Stanford scientists create a smart lithium-ion battery that warns of potential fire hazards

2014-11-10

Stanford's Yi Cui and colleagues have created a lithium-ion battery that alerts users of potential overheating and fire.

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Lockheed Martin offering its 'production ready' T-50A for USAF trainer competition

2016-02-14

The T-50A was developed jointly by Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to replace the T-38 and train pilots to fly fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-22 and F-35.

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Embraer debuts its KC-390 military transport aircraft

2014-11-17

First flight of the twin-engine plane is expected by the end of this year, with initial delivery in 2016.

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India to operate advanced Apache and Chinook helicopters from Boeing

2015-10-02

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Airbus begins assembly of A350-1000 in Europe, other aircraft in U.S.

2015-10-02

Less than one year after delivering its first A350 XWB (-900), Airbus has started assembling the first major fuselage components at its plants in Hamburg and Saint-Nazaire.

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TRB turns composites focus to aerospace sector

2015-10-12

TRB Lightweight Structures recently released an aerospace-grade lightweight honeycomb composite panel designed for interior applications, expanding the application areas for its range of composite flat panels. Recent investments for manufacturing composites include the procurement of a new 3- x 1.5-m autoclave system.

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NASA team completes third phase of UAS flight testing

2015-10-03

Technologies considered necessary for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to safely avoid other aircraft while moving through airspace recently were put to the test using NASA's remotely piloted Ikhana aircraft.

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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.