Commercial Aerospace

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Prototype model of rocket bomb tip, colored models of tail fins, and tail cone printed on a 3D printer from molten plastic.
Computers

Air Force eyes additive manufacturing and 3D printing for flight-critical military aircraft components

Feb. 28, 2025
To find qualified sources, the Air Force is asking industry for white papers that provide processes and procedures to qualify 3D printing vendors.
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An air traffic control tower with a silhouetted airplane flying in the background
Commercial Aerospace

Aviation groups call for urgent action on ATC modernization and staffing

Feb. 25, 2025
Thirty-four groups urge Congress and the FAA to boost ATC staffing, technology, and funding.
The SpiCAT SpiSCAP online simulation software for KYOCERA AVX supercapacitors helps engineers evaluate SCC and SCM series supercapacitors.
Power

Simulation software for use with supercapacitors for industrial applications introduced by KYOCERA AVX

Feb. 25, 2025
SpiCAT simulation software enables engineers to identify the characteristics of KYOCERA AVX components, including MLCCs, MLVs, and supercapacitors.
Airbus
The first test flight of the GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Airbus photo.
Commercial Aerospace

European regulators certify RTX's GTF engines on the Airbus A321XLR

Feb. 24, 2025
In support of the aircraft certification, updates were made to the PW1100G-JM engine's type certificates to include A321XLR.
Panasonic
A tech service worker uses a flashlight to inspect equipment in an airplane.
Commercial Aerospace

Riyadh Air taps Panasonic Avionics to provide in-flight entertainment maintenance on its 787 Dreamliner fleet

Feb. 24, 2025
The agreement includes PTS’ Total Care Package, covering maintenance, on-site technical support, spare parts, and repair services.
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The sun shown alongside earth from space
Power

Relay systems show promise for more efficient space-based solar power

Feb. 24, 2025
A proposed system can more than double the amount of power transferred between power harvesters and receivers or extend their range by a similar factor, Michelle Hampson writes...