Flight Tests Included More Than 70 Power-Off Conversions To Helicopter Mode

Autorotation trials for the AW609 TiltRotor program have been completed successfully, according to AgustaWestland. Between the end of March and early April 10 dedicated flight hours saw more than 70 power-off conversions from airplane mode to helicopter mode flown from the Arlington, TX facility.

Delivery Closely Follows CAAC Certification Of The Aircraft

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that Yunnan Jingcheng Group accepted delivery of the first S-76D aircraft that will operate in China. The aircraft is configured for transportation of corporate and government VIPs.

New Study Released By The Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association, TeamSAI

The total global market value of the aircraft dismantling services market is set to reach $80 million in 2014, according to a new industry study by top aviation consultant TeamSAI Consulting, conducted in partnership with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA). 

'Repairing Hubble' Exhibit Details First Shuttle Servicing Mission In 1993

Two instruments that played critical roles in discoveries made by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope now are on display in an exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington.

Airbus Defense And Space Assists The Republic Of Kazakhstan In Its Satellite Program

Airbus Defense and Space is preparing for the launch of KazEOSat-1 which is due to lift off on April 28 into low Sun-synchronous orbit on-board a Vega launcher from the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana).

Applications Include Military And Civilian Aviation, Automobiles

According to a new market research report “Head-Up Display (Hud) Market by Components (Video Generator, Projector, Combiner & Others) by Applications (Military & Civil Aviation and Automotive) & by Geography (North America, Europe, APAC & ROW) - Forecast & Analysis to 2013 - 2020”, is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25.8% from 2013 to 2020, and reach $8.3 billion in 2020.

Inspired By Crustacean, Researchers Design Composite Material Stronger Than Standard Used In Airplane Frames

Inspired by the fist-like club of a mantis shrimp, a team of researchers led by University of California, Riverside, in collaboration with University of Southern California and Purdue University, have developed a design structure for composite materials that is more impact resistant and tougher than the standard used in airplanes.

Conference To Be Held In Mid-May

Citizens in Space, a project of the United States Rocket Academy, has joined the lineup for MakerCon, which takes place at the Oracle Conference Center in Redwood City on May 13-14, 2014.

St. Elmo's Fire A luminous, and often audible, electric discharge that is sporadic in nature. It occurs from objects, especially pointed ones, when the electrical field strength near their surfaces attains a value near 1000 volts per centimeter. It often occurs during stormy weather and might be seen on a ship's mast or yardarm, aircraft, lightning rods, and steeples. Also known as corposant or corona discharge.

Aero Linx:  The Paramus Flying Club (PFC) For over fifty years, the Paramus Flying Club (PFC) has been providing NY-NJ area pilots the flying experience we all want at a price they can afford. Their aircraft are located at Caldwell Airport (KCDW) and Linden Airport (KLDJ). They operate three aircraft: A Cessna 172SP G1000, a Cessna 182Q with a SMA FADEC “Diesel” engine, and traditional “steam-gauge” Cessna 172. Their mission is to provide member pilots with well-maintained, well-equipped, and safe aircraft at the lowest possible cost.

“This study underscored the impact that currently high levels of aircraft retirements is having on the aftermarket supply chain, especially for mature fleets. Put differently, there are $3.2 billion worth of alternatives to new parts or expensive repairs out there, undoubtedly having a material impact to OEM's, MRO's, and aftermarket parts distributors alike.” Source: David A. Marcontell, TeamSAI's President & COO, commenting on reports that the total global market value of the aircraft dismantling services market is set to reach $80 million in 2014, according to a new industry study by top aviation consultant TeamSAI Consulting, conducted in partnership with the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA).