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Category Archive: Aerospace

  1. Meet X-66A, Boeing’s Next-Gen X-Plane

    Jul
    18
    2023

    Under NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, NASA and Boeing have together developed the U.S. Air Force-designated X-66A, an experimental aircraft whose purpose is to introduce the design of more durable single-aisle aircraft, which are common in passenger airlines all over the world. To make the project a reality, NASA will invest $425 million over seven […]

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  2. Breaking Boundaries: Extraordinary Uses of Metal in Unexpected Industries

    Jun
    20
    2023

    Metals have been utilized by mankind for centuries. However, the modern technological revolution introduced completely new applications for these solid substances. Apart from industries that are largely dependent on metals, such as civil engineering, automotive, furniture, machinery, and the electronics sector, there are many other unusual uses of metals. Therefore, it’s intriguing to take a […]

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  3. Fascinating Facts About Stainless Steel and Its Diverse Applications

    Jun
    15
    2023

    Steel, an invaluable material that forms the foundation of countless utensils, buildings, and essential items, holds a significant place in our world. Often hailed as one of the most crucial materials in human evolution, steel remains shrouded in lesser-known facts. With a history spanning over a millennium, steel’s earliest known product dates back a remarkable […]

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  4. Game-Changing Rolls-Royce Ultrafan, The World’s Most Efficient Aero-Engine, Passes the Initial Test

    Jun
    12
    2023

    The Trent XWB by Rolls-Royce currently holds the title of the world’s most efficient large aero engine in active service. Rolls-Royce recently achieved a significant milestone by completing the initial tests on its ‘game-changing’ UltraFan engine technology. The tests were conducted exclusively utilizing 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is a significant milestone for Rolls-Royce as the […]

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  5. Relativity Space: Developing a Larger and Reusable 3D-Printed Launch Vehicle

    May
    30
    2023

    Relativity Space, a California-based aerospace manufacturing company, announced that it is fully focused on developing large reusable rockets. The company previously tested the first 3D-printed Terran 1 rocket, which was successfully launched in Florida in March 2023. However, it did not succeed in reaching orbit, but reached a couple of significant milestones for Relativity, and […]

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  6. Beat The Heat With NASA’s 3D-Printing Breakthrough: Superalloy GRX-810

    May
    15
    2023

    Creating new materials that can withstand extreme space conditions and improve spacecraft’s performance is part of NASA’s key strategy. A recent development sheds light on the hotter, stronger, and more heat-resilient materials – NASA Superalloy GRX-810. NASA has developed a new superalloy with better and long-lasting performance in partnership with The Ohio State University. The […]

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  7. Avolon Secures Massive $4B Deal For 40 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

    May
    02
    2023

    Avolon’s new deal to purchase Boeing 737 MAX jets is set to fuel aircraft demand. A new opportunity for Boeing to cement its position as a dominant player in the industry after a series of delivery setbacks. Avolon, a Dubai-headquartered aircraft leasing firm, has secured a massive $4 billion deal for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, […]

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  8. General Electric: Plans for Over $450M of Investments in the U.S.

    Apr
    27
    2023

    The American multinational conglomerate General Electric Company recently announced investment plans for over $450M in existing manufacturing facilities in the U.S. in 2023. The investment will mainly cover new equipment purchases, as well as other improvements, as the company plans to split into two independent companies – aerospace (GE Aerospace) and energy (GE Vernova), which […]

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  9. Taking Flight to New Heights: Linde’s Innovative Coating Solution for Aircraft Alloy Components

    Apr
    21
    2023

    The latest solution from the industrial gas giant promises to deliver unparalleled coating performance and durability, taking aircraft manufacturing to new heights. Linde, a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, has joined forces with Impact Innovations, a leading German cold spraying technology company, to unveil a groundbreaking solution for cold spraying gas supply: LINSPRAY […]

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  10. Boeing: Production Start of MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter

    Apr
    06
    2023

    After Boeing was awarded a $285M contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the company started the production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. The contract includes aircraft, sustainment, and support services. As said by the program director of Boeing’s MH-139A, Azeem Khan, “Advancing the program from testing and evaluation to production is a major […]

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  11. Farewell to ‘Big Sexy’: U.S. Air Force Retires KC-10 Extender

    Mar
    14
    2023

    The US Air Force is bidding farewell to its long-serving refueling tanker, the KC-10 Extender, as the military shifts its focus to the more advanced KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-10, nicknamed “Big Sexy” for its sleek wing design, has been in service for 40 years, providing refueling and cargo capabilities for the Air Force. Despite being […]

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  12. Nickel: Powerful Driver of Electric Vehicle Batteries

    Feb
    28
    2023

    Manufacturers have used nickel to produce s batteries for over a century. In fact, Nickel was the key driver of the battery revolution in the 20th Century. From Nickel-cadmium (NiCAD) batteries to longer-lasting metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, these batteries changed how we worked and lived. The 1990s saw the first major use of nickel-containing […]

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  13. H2FLY & Stuttgart Airport: Developing an H2 Aviation Center

    Feb
    16
    2023

    The German company H2FLY, which specializes in creating hydrogen-electric aviation by developing hydrogen fuel cells for the aviation industry, will begin a project for constructing a hydrogen aviation center, called the Center of Excellence for Hydrogen in Aviation. The project shall be finished by the end of 2024 and is solely built for the purpose […]

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  14. The Role of Nickel in Manufacturing Stainless Steel and Other Alloys

    Feb
    07
    2023

    Nickel (NI) is a low-cost, highly versatile industrial material. A transition element with a mixture of ferrous and non-ferrous properties, it’s widely used in manufacturing an exceptionally wide variety of products thanks to its chemical and physical properties. Nickel and nickel alloys are ideal for many aerospace, chemical, and petrochemical processing applications because of their […]

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  15. American Airlines Expect Growing Demands In 2023

    Feb
    02
    2023

    The US aviation industry predicts a strong demand for air travel, particularly long-haul international travel in 2023. Travel demand has risen sharply in the fourth quarter of 2022, leading to optimistic expectation of a continued uptick in 2023. But the economic outlook, rising labor and operation costs still challenge the growth. American Airlines, JetBlue Airways […]

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  16. IATA Sets Positive Expectations For Profitable Goals In 2023

    Jan
    10
    2023

    As nations around the world mull easing limitations imposed by the Covid-19, global tourism is projected to resume this year, suggesting revenue growth in the aviation industry. After three years of upheaval, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is anticipating favorable shifts in the aerospace industry as we head into the new year. In an […]

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  17. Qatar: Expansion of Hamad International Airport

    Dec
    02
    2022

    Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA), the country’s largest airport, unveiled a beautiful and massive indoor forest-like garden at the center of the new terminal. This expansion will contribute to a beautiful, breathtaking, and unique passenger experience during their stay at this airport. Additionally, the new […]

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  18. NASA’s Artemis Blasts Off: A Return to The Moon

    Nov
    29
    2022

    NASA’s Artemis Moon mission, the most powerful and inspirational space mission in 2022, was successfully launched on November 16. The Artemis 1 mission, carrying out the Space Launch System (SLS) and the Orion spacecraft lifted off the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 1:47 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday. The launch is part of […]

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