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“The Grid” promises to be the most advanced electric propulsion laboratory in the aerospace industry

2019-04-08

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (UTC), has laid out its plans for what is calling “The Grid” – an 25,000-square-foot advanced electric power systems laboratory for designing and testing next-generation, more-electric aircraft technologies for commercial, military, and business aviation.

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ZF debuts ADAS deal and flexible inverter tech at CES 2022

2022-01-14

ZF debuts ADAS deal and flexible inverter tech at CES 2022

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Wichita State’s National Center for Advanced Materials Performance partners with SAE International to standardize lightweight aerospace materials

2019-04-05

The National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP) of Wichita State University (WSU) is partnering with SAE International to develop globally harmonized aerospace material and process specifications for advanced composites and non-metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials in the aerospace and air transport industries.

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Where key EV minerals come from

2022-03-03

EV production relies on imports from China, Chile, Argentina, Norway, Gabon and Canada.

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When it comes to fifth-generation assets, Air Force values virtual training over live flying

2019-03-04

Newer, more capable fifth-generation aircraft platforms and systems are outgrowing even the largest U.S. Air Force training ranges – and the service believes modern simulators and virtual reality may be the answer.

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Volocopter’s all-electric UAM vehicle benefits from Honeywell’s advanced navigation and flight tech

2019-04-16

The partnership will accelerate the development of inertial measurement units, attitude heading reference solutions, and other technologies established under Europe's Clean Sky 2 and Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) 2020 industry and government collaboration programs.

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VR, COTS, NextGen and SESAR to take center stage at Flight Simulator Engineering and Maintenance Conference

2018-08-20

Hundreds of flight simulation experts from aerospace organizations worldwide – including airframe manufacturers, training device manufacturers (TDM), airlines, operators, and suppliers – will convene at RSi Visual Systems in Coppell, Texas, in September for the 2018 Flight Simulator Engineering and Maintenance Conference (FSEMC). Virtual reality (VR), motion cueing, ADS-B, pilot training for NextGen and SESAR, flight simulation training device (FSTD) technology insertion, and the pros and cons of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components top the list of discussion points for the annual conference.

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Uhnder and Spartan to partner on hi-rez radar

2022-02-28

New partnership will combine Spartan’s sensor software with Uhnder’s digital radar technology to create next-gen perception solutions to advance automated mobility.

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UTC’s Project 804 hybrid-electric demonstrator may increase regional jet efficiency by 30 percent

2019-04-09

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is collaborating with its subsidiaries Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace to develop a hybrid-electric X-plane with a hybrid-electric propulsion system efficient enough to make regional flights as practical as bus rides.

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Truck OEMs focus on customer, telematics for fleets

2019-10-01

With a customer-focused strategy and aftersales division, Navistar International’s Vision 2025 is a fresh, collaborative effort to further enhance service operations.

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Toyota reinvesting in collaborative safety research

2022-05-02

Working with a host of research partners, Toyota is continuing its investment in generating safety data, which it shares widely.

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The lumpy transition to vehicle electrification

2022-05-10

As the industry plows ahead toward vehicle electrification, the short-to-mid-term future is uncharted territory at virtually every level.

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The US Needs More Engineers. What’s the Solution?

2023-12-15

Written by BCG and SAE International, we propose a coordinated, multipronged, and sustainable response that involves both public and private-sector players.

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The UK’s first digital air traffic control tower

2018-12-21

With air travel growth already causing strains across the sector and UK passenger numbers expected to increase by 49% by 2050, Cranfield Airport is using a new digital air traffic control center developed by Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions to manage the pace.

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Survey shows cyber and quality challenges of vehicle connectivity

2022-03-21

Addressing the challenges will require stronger collaboration within and outside the automotive ecosystem.

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Suppliers battle a new set of ILLs

2021-11-29

Suppliers battle a new set of ILLs

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Stratos Aircraft evolves Stratos carbon-fiber very light jet, offers limited number of kit aircraft

2018-08-03

Stratos Aircraft in Redmond, Ore., is introducing the Stratos 716 model, an evolved version of its 714 proof of concept (PoC) aircraft. A multi-role very light jet (VLJ), the Stratos 716 is designed to seat six and support personal, business, and air taxi use.

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Steel sector aids Volvo sustainability efforts

2021-11-22

Steel sector aids Volvo sustainability efforts

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Sri Srinath becomes 2022 SAE president

2022-02-09

Dr. Sri Srinath, SAE’s 2022 president, brings a career’s worth of experience and ideas to his new role.

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Sonex Aircraft is developing the world's most afforadable jet trainer

2019-07-11

The Oshkosh, Wisconsin-based kit aircraft manufacturer is developing a two-seat variant of its SubSonex JSX-2 personal jet. The SubSonex JSX-2T is designed to be the lowest cost jet trainer ever built and the company hopes that it will lead to further interest in its single-seat JSX-2.