Commercial Aerospace

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The Tough and Affordable Ceramics Today (INTACT) project will explore atomic-scale toughening mechanisms that afford ceramics with the ductile characteristics of metallic systems.
Power

Briefings set for INTACT project to create monolithic ceramic materials with strength of metallic systems

Jan. 10, 2025
Researchers want processing techniques to engineer defects like vacancies and dislocations to accommodate fine-scale plastic deformation.
NASA
Illustration of NASA’s Laser Communications Relay Demonstration communicating over laser links. Image by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Communications

China's CGST announces 100 Gbps space-ground laser transmission

Jan. 7, 2025
The advanced terminal was incorporated into the payload of a satellite (designated Jilin-1 02A02) launched in June 2023, Mrigakshi Dixit writes for Interesting Engineering.
Fairview Microwave Quartz series surface-mount failsafe electro-mechanical relay switches are for applications that operate in demanding conditions.
Power

Relay switches for power electronics applications that resist shock and vibration introduced by Fairview

These switches have gold-plated mounting surface that resist oxidation, and operate from VHF, UHF, and K bands to serve a variety of applications.
A rendering of JetZero's blended-wing body aircraft flying above the clouds. The rear-swept wing aircraft has its twin jets at the rear.
Commercial Aerospace

JetZero taps BAE Systems to provide actuator control units for its blended wing aircraft

Jan. 6, 2025
The ACUs, part of the flight control system, process signals from pilot commands delivered through active control sticks, which BAE Systems will also supply.
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A pilot seated at a realistic aircraft training terminal.
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FAA partners with NFTA to modernize flight training

Jan. 6, 2025
The plans aim to work to integrate emerging technologies and updated training methods to improve student outcomes and professional qualifications.
Blue Origin image.
A side profile photo of a Blue Origin rocket firing on the ground at night.
Commercial Aerospace

Blue Origin's New Glenn commercial rocket ready for maiden voyage

Jan. 6, 2025
After completing an integrated hot fire test and receiving the all-clear from the FAA, New Glenn is almost ready to fly, Jack Daleo writes for Flying.