Two Percent Scale Models Being Used For Hotfire Tests

To better understand the heating conditions at the base of what will be the biggest, most powerful rocket ever built, engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, are thinking small -- really small.

The Electromagnetic Levitator Will Be Launched To The ISS On ATV-5 To Test Materials Of The Future On The ISS

Airbus Defense and Space, world’s number two in space technologies, has built the Electromagnetic Levitator (EML) facility which was developed under parallel contracts of the European Space Agency ESA and the DLR Space Administration. EML is a containerless processing furnace for materials research in the European Columbus lab, set to uncover a deeper understanding of advanced alloy and semiconductor materials and their molten state properties for the optimization of industrial scale casting as well as for basic research.

Will Provide Comprehensive Flight Training For The Aircraft

CAE is designing and manufacturing a UH-60 Black Hawk full-mission simulator to be used by the Mexican Federal Police, the company said in a news release.

System Is Being Upgraded And Expanded

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI), the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) for Thailand, has selected defense and security company Saab to deploy an upgraded and expanded Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system across Thailand. The ADS-B system will provide surveillance of flights over Thailand's airspace in an expanded trial of the technology.

Program For Middle Schoolers Now In Its 10th Year

NASA and Honeywell kicked off the 2014 tour of "FMA Live! Forces in Motion" with middle school students at Wunderlich Intermediate School in Houston Monday. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this innovative collaboration designed to ignite students' interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM.)

Will Provide AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming Transmitters, Antennas & Components

Cobham has been awarded a $21.8 million contract modification by the US Naval Air Systems Command, exercising an option to procure additional Low Band Transmitters (LBT), a variety of antennas and adapter interface modules for the AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System to be used by the US Navy and the Australian military.

Primary Function Will Be Testing Components For Next Generation Aero Engines

Rolls-Royce will expand its aerospace research and technology capabilities in Dahlewitz, building a new test-bed for power gearboxes which will support the development of next generation aero-engine designs. Close to 20% of the total investment of €65m (approx. $89 million) in the new test-bed will be funded by the German and the Brandenburg government.

Participants Include The FAA And U.S. Department of Commerce

The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) and the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA) will host, "Practical Tips for Suppliers of Civil Aircraft and Aircraft Parts to Increase Exports," a seminar on Thurs., March 20. This seminar is designed to update suppliers of civil aircraft and aircraft parts on FAA rules and regulations to help ensure that their exports reach customers overseas.

Carrier Coming Out Of Extended Maintenance Period

Air Traffic Controllers from the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) completed proficiency training at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) Feb. 28. During the two weeks they were at NATTC, crew members worked as a team to prepare for their upcoming deployment.

Joins Fleet Of Aircraft Under Management Available For Charter

Business Aviation specialist Solaeris Aviation has added a Beechjet 400A aircraft to its Houston base, the company said in a news release Monday.