Winglets, and the Effects of NASA’s Trickle-Down Innovations
…new aircraft. For example, they are built into Gulfstream jets. However, winglets don’t have to be original to the construction of an aircraft. They can be retrofitted, and some companies…
Customer Highlight: Korea Aerospace Industries’ Remote Sensing Satellite Program Utilizes AMI’s Fasteners for Critical Applications
In South Korea, an exciting private-public partnership is now underway between Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI) and Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). KAI is an esteemed aerospace company, one that’s…
Big Bird Takes to the Skies Following an 18-Month Hiatus
…time, Mriya completed two laps above the Ukrainian countryside, subsequently returning to the airport. Unfortunately, it’ll always be a waiting game when it comes to tracking the aircraft. Since Antonov…
Customer Highlight: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Utilizes Aerospace Manufacturing (AMI) Fasteners for H3 Launch Vehicle Engines
…In years past, it would have been unheard of to utilize 3D printing technology to produce components such as complex piping. As additive manufacturing technique and technology advances, companies far…
Virtual Reality will Help Bell Helicopter Bring its Next Airframe to Life
…could make an assortment of changes rapidly. Moreover, they discovered that a pilot could communicate directly with a designer from inside the aircraft using a VR device and camera. Bilbrey…
Here’s Why the SR-71 Was Actually Designed to Leak Fuel All Over the Tarmac
…for the temperature fluctuations that it would experience. More specifically, they realized that the plane’s components would heat up as the aircraft gained more speed. This friction would inevitably prompt…
The F-35 Lightning can Finally Survive a Lightning Strike
…complications came to light in June, the F-35 Joint Program Office shared that 14 of the 24 models had damaged tubes. Not surprisingly, Lockheed immediately halted production, pausing deliveries so…
Wrong Bolts Installed on F-35 Combat Jets, You Say?
Wrong Bolts Installed on F-35 Combat Jets, You Say? The bad news is that the multiple F-35 single-engine combat aircraft used by the United States Military is equipped with the…
How The Future Of Aerospace Hinges On R&D Investments
…slated for rapid completion. Unfortunately, coronavirus saw a different future in its crystal ball. Commercial aviation, for instance, saw a steady decline at the start of the pandemic. Within the…
Airbus Set to Introduce New Narrow Body Cabin Design
…Airbus is driven by comfort, ambiance, service, and design, which is why this aerospace company is making ongoing attempts to enhance the passenger experience. Airbus has been so committed to…