Materials become design, design becoems
function
Once things you could hold in your hand, materials have become more
design ideas than entities, and the designs themselves are
transforming into operational activity.
The next steps in flight
A look at sero engine and assembly developments as commercial
airframe and engine manufacturers begin the biggest battle of
all-for next-generation short-haul jet aircraft sales.
NextGen Today and tomorrow
The FAA has reached a major milestone on the Next Generation Air
Transportation System initiative to modernize America's
National Airspace System.
Stacking the material deck for the 787
Combinations such as composites and titanium being used in future
aircraft programs can be very challenging when drilling holes
during manufacturing and assembly operations.