SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful mega-rocket, completed the fourth test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The rocket is 400 ft (122 meters) tall and is promising to bring humanity to the Moon and Mars. The altitude reached was almost 130 miles (209 kilometers) and a speed of 16,000 mph (25,750 […]
Read MoreBell Textron Inc., an aerospace manufacturer, has been entered into Phase 1B of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program to create the next generation of air mobility platforms that can achieve fixed-wing jet speeds in horizontal flight, without relying on traditional airfields. Another company that was […]
Read MoreL3Harris Technologies has agreed with Orange Country, Virginia, to fund the expansion and modernization of the company’s site in the area. The effort is not only intended to increase domestic production of solid rocket motors critical for national security but also to add new jobs to the community. L3Harris Technologies is a defense contractor that […]
Read MoreBoom’s XB-1 has been given Special Flight Authorization (SFA) permission to go supersonic by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), meaning the jet is allowed to break the sound barrier during its test flights. These supersonic test flights are set to occur later this year in the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, CA. As […]
Read MoreRapid Delivery: Transforming Emergency Supply Chains Sierra Space, a leading company in space technology, has unveiled an innovative approach to on-demand cargo delivery from Earth’s orbit. Their goal is to deliver essential supplies globally within 90 minutes of the request through their brainchild, the “Ghost” spacecraft. The Sierra Space Ghost system promises rapid and efficient […]
Read MoreThe American aircraft engine supplier GE Aerospace announced a $650 million investment in manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Ohio, with a focus on additive manufacturing (AM). The goal is to strengthen quality as production increases via cutting-edge equipment, upgrades, and safety enhancements. In addition, GE Aerospace is hiring over 1,000 employees for […]
Read MoreThe Vermont-based eVTOL Beta Technologies developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft achieved another milestone. Therefore, the company became the first to perform a transition from helicopter-style (VTOL) hovering to airplane-like (wing-borne) cruising and back with a pilot on board. The transition test started at New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport, with the aircraft piloted […]
Read MoreCalculating the weight of a given alloy is a crucial aspect of engineering and manufacturing processes. The weight of a metal component not only influences its performance but also impacts design considerations, material selection, and cost estimation. Here’s a detailed guide on how to accurately calculate metal weight: Importance of Metal Weight Calculation The weight […]
Read MorePioneering Cargo Transportation: Beyond the Boeing 747 Radia’s WindRunner is revolutionizing cargo transportation not with passenger capacity, but with its sheer size and targeted purpose. Poised to become the world’s largest aircraft, surpassing even the legendary Boeing 747, this behemoth stretches an astounding 350 feet, with a wingspan that could nearly cradle a football field. […]
Read MoreSteel is perhaps the most versatile material used to build everything around us, from buildings and bridges to cars and aircraft. Depending on the application and manufacturing process, steel comes in various forms. Two of the fundamental forms are billets and bars, which are refined and ready-to-use forms of steel tailored for production purposes. At […]
Read MoreTubes are an integral part of the modern world and are present in almost every industry. They are used mainly for transferring pressurized or unpressurized fluids (liquid and gas) but also for structural purposes. As such, tubes find use in various industries, including construction, aircraft, oil, gas, petrochemical, automotive, chemical, water treatment, sanitary systems, medical, […]
Read MoreThe mobility industry stands before its biggest obstacle yet: creating a sustainable, CO2-free transport for people and goods. The race has been on for some time, and various companies have different solutions to make our long-desired reality. From battery-electric road-going vehicles to hybrid airplanes, the mobility landscape of the future looks vastly different from the […]
Read MoreImage source: Elysian. Elysian Aircraft, a start-up from the Netherlands, revealed plans for a new fully electric aircraft, the E9X, able to carry 90 passengers with an 800 km (497 miles) range. This would be achieved by using a battery pack with a 360 Wh/kg power density. Furthermore, the range may even be extended to […]
Read MoreSeamless tubing is a type of metal tubing manufactured without welding seams, giving it a much higher strength, better durability, and higher corrosion resistance. Moreover, seamless tubing keeps uniformity throughout its length, which might be preferable in some applications. The main advantage of seamless tubing is the lack of weak points. For example, a longitudinally […]
Read MoreEnsuring Safety in the Skies Aviation safety ranks among the top priorities for all individuals, whether they are pilots, flight attendants, or passengers. Strict regulations are in place to ensure compliance with safety standards, and one such regulation prohibits passengers from carrying mercury thermometers on flights. Instead, they are advised to carry digital thermometers, as […]
Read MoreThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected four competitors for the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) project. The contract includes the design, building, and testing of an SPRINT X-Plane demonstrator. As stated, “The goal of the programme is to provide these aircraft with the ability to cruise at speeds from 400 to 450 […]
Read MoreAbout a month ago, Honeywell, a technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services, declared that its engine – the HTF7500 turbofan, had successfully passed the compatibility test when being used on an Embraer Praetor 600 aircraft with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking this the first time the fuel was […]
Read MoreBoom Supersonic recently announced that its supersonic jet prototype XB-1 has passed ground tests and won an experimental airworthiness certificate from the US FAA. Supersonic overland flight has been banned for decades because of the noise it produces. The sonic from aircraft generates shock waves for miles away, which not only rattle windows and trip […]
Read MoreNASA and Boeing have teamed up to develop a new experimental aircraft targeting to cut air travel emissions by 30%. The design Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) has been under development for more than a decade as part of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) program. Transonic truss-braced wings include ultra-thin wings braced by struts with larger […]
Read MoreInconel® is a family of nickel-chromium superalloys known for its high strength, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance at high temperatures. Well-suited for demanding applications, Inconel alloys typically comprise 50-70% nickel, 15-25% chromium, and other elements, including iron, cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten. The specific composition of an Inconel alloy depends on its intended application. Inconel’s unique […]
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