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    ID 307441640 © Mari1408 | Dreamstime.com
    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.

    Commercial Aerospace

    The Elma SOSA-aligned and MOSA-conformant embedded computing backplane is for EW, reconnaissance, and surveillance applications.
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    A passenger aircraft silhouetted by a sunset
    The Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing site at Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii includes the Advanced Electro-Optical Telescope, the Maui Space Surveillance System, and one of three Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance sites.
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    The moon
    COTS DC-DC converter and AC-DC switching power supplies from Jasper Electronics can be customized for harsh-environment applications.
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    A NOAA and American flag
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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...