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Highlighting the Future of Electronic Warfare and Microelectronics. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), in collaboration with Altera, an Intel Company, has successfully completed a groundbreaking flight demonstration of the 12th Generation Electronic Warfare (Gen12) transceiver, utilizing Altera’s Agilex™ 9 Direct RF FPGA (Multi-Chip Package, MCP-2). This milestone project, referred to as SWIFT (SHIP-enabled Wideband Transceiver Integrated […]
Ampaire, a leader in hybrid-electric aviation, is at the forefront of sustainable flight. With a commitment to powering the skies with hybrid-electric powertrains, CEO Kevin Noertker emphasizes, “We are seeking to be the company that powers everything that can fly with a hybrid-electric powertrain.” The company’s growing fleet of hybrid-electric aircraft is already operational, offering
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Airbus has made waves in the aviation industry with the introduction of the A350-1000, an aircraft that promises to revolutionize long-haul travel. Major airlines, including Qantas, have taken notice, placing substantial orders to leverage the aircraft’s capabilities in transforming international flight routes. One of the standout features of the A350-1000 is its impressive fuel efficiency,
MTU Aero Engines has successfully concluded multi-week testing of a liquid hydrogen (LH2) fuel system designed for its Flying Fuel Cell (FFC) project. The tests demonstrated that the system architecture is safe, reliable, and functions as intended, ensuring the regulated supply of preconditioned hydrogen to the fuel cell. According to Barnaby Law, FFC Chief Engineer
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San Jose, California-based Archer Aviation has completed 402 test flights so far this year, surpassing the 400 test-flight goal it set for 2024 approximately four months ahead of schedule. The 400-plus flights were conducted throughout the last eight months as the company ramps flight test operations in advance of for-credit flight testing with the FAA. Adam Goldstein,
The Dash 7 aircraft that will be modified into a hybrid electric research vehicle under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration project is seen taking off from Moses Lake, Washington en route to Seattle for a ceremony unveiling its new livery. The aircraft is currently operating with a traditional fuel-based propulsion system but will eventually be
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As the aviation industry grapples with the pressing need to address climate change, sustainability has become a central focus for airlines and related sectors worldwide. With growing environmental concerns and stricter regulations, the industry is under immense pressure to innovate and reduce its carbon footprint. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a
The Dash 7 that will be modified into a hybrid electric research vehicle under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project on display with its new livery for the first time. In front of the plane is an electric powertrain that magniX will integrate into the current aircraft to build a hybrid electric propulsion system.
Chicago Police Department plans to utilize their Bell 429 and two Bell 407GXis for emergency response across the third largest city in the U.S. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of one Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi aircraft for the Chicago Police Department.
New technologies are revolutionising field science, with drones playing a key role in Southern Cross University’s research to lessen bleaching stress on the Great Barrier Reef by reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching the corals. These advanced drones are essential for observing and measuring lower atmospheric conditions in areas like reef lagoons, which are
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