Boeing has announced that it plans on building a new model of its best-selling 737 passenger jet, capable of holding 11 more passengers than the 200 it is currently holds. The company estimates by squeezing more seats on the jet, it will be five percent cheaper to operate as a result of lower operating costs per seat. […]
Read MoreThe Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer said this past weekend that the problem with the entire fleet of recently grounded F-35 fighter jets was due to “excessive” rubbing of fan blades in the plane’s Pratt & Whitney engine. Luckily, it does not seem to be a design flaw which means the planes could indeed make their […]
Read MoreChina recently signed a deal with Airbus Group NV’s helicopter division in Beijing confirming the sale of 100 helicopters to Chinese companies. The deal took place at the Great Hall of the People and marks a major sale for Airbus, especially for its helicopter division.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, an F-35 A-model fighter jet caught fire on the runway during testing in Florida. Now, the Air Force has decided to ground all F-35s for additional engines inspections as they look into the problem. While the fire occurred in the rear of the plane, Air Force officials believe it was a “one-off” incident […]
Read MoreAirbus and Boeing are currently battling over a $1.38 billion South Korean refueling plane contract, which includes four refueling tanker aircraft. The deal is expected to be closed by the end of the year and features the Boeing 767-based KC-46 up against Airbus’ A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). With the growing tension between South […]
Read MoreAn Airbus A350 aircraft has successfully completed a series of hot-weather tests at Al Ain in the UAE. The trials check air conditioning, the functionality of the aircraft’s engines, passenger cabin systems, avionics, and pretty much anything or system with the potential to be subjected to heat-soak temperatures of more than 40 degrees C. Airbus […]
Read MoreAirbus was dealt a huge blow this week when Emirates announced the cancellation of its entire purchase of 70 Airbus A350 jets. The cancelled order actually cut Airbus’s order book by 10 percent! The deal was worth about $16 billion when agreed upon in 2007 but is now valued at closer to $22 billion based […]
Read MoreThe awesome photo above is showing the US Air Force conducting Maritime External Air Transportation System (MEATS) training, which is a way to move a watercraft using a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook helicopter of the 160th SOAR (A) “Night Stalkers.” Incredibly, those aboard the watercraft attach the boat to the helicopter hovering above, before climbing […]
Read MoreA solar-powered plane, called the Solar Impulse 2, recently completed its first test flight ahead of attempting to circumnavigate the globe in 2015. The plane reached 6,000 feet and successfully flew for 2 hours, conducting a series of maneuvers to make sure the handling of the aircraft is absolutely perfect. Incredibly, the Solar Impulse 2 has […]
Read MoreCEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, just unveiled the company’s latest space capsule, the Dragon V2. The Dragon V2 is designed to take NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station, essentially acting as an efficient private “space taxi”. According to Musk, the Dragon V2 will be “able to land anywhere on Earth with the accuracy of a […]
Read MoreThe ARJ21-700 from China is finally ready to go after being built by the government-owned aircraft manufacturer, Comac, in order to compete with western airlines. The first two jets are being deployed by Chengdu Airlines, capable of seating 78-90 passengers, the first step toward competing with western airplane makers.
Read MoreA senior US Air Force officer recently went on record saying that Britain’s insanely expensive stealth fighter is a complete waste and may be no better than existing aircraft! He went on to explain that the $117 million jet is being built based on outdated ideas of air warfare, potentially incapable of evading enemy radar. When writing […]
Read MoreAs part of the Army’s effort to reduce costs, the five-ton Black Hawk helicopter is about to carry out autonomous flights for expeditionary and resupply operations. Chris Van Buiten, Sikorsky’s vice president of Technology and Innovation recently said, “Imagine a vehicle that can double the productivity of the Black Hawk in Iraq and Afghanistan by flying […]
Read MoreRecently, Boeing received a $30.6 million contract from DARPA to build a 24-foot launch vehicle capable of being attached to the bottom of an F-15E Strike Eagle. The new concept seeks to provide a way to launch military satellites into space directly from fighter jets! At 40,000 feet high, the jet drops the launch vehicle […]
Read MoreMore and more airline companies are making the move to lighter seats in an attempt to save money on fuel consumption. For the most part, thin seats made by Germany’s Recaro have been all the rage but three French guys are looking to change this trend with their new titanium seat that is said to […]
Read MoreIsraeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has successfully completed testing for lasers designed to combat shoulder-launched missiles. This technology has been in for years after an attempt by terrorists to shoot down an Israel charter plane in 2002. By integrating thermal cameras and advanced laser detection and disruption technologies, commercial jets are able to detect incoming […]
Read MoreIn 1992, the U.S. Air Force managed a project in conjunction with Boeing’s Phantom Works program encompassing the of an aircraft known as the Bird of Prey. The Bird of Prey was relatively secret but is recognized as pioneering many of the new technologies we use in airplanes today. Features of the single-seater Bird of […]
Read MoreThe private rocket company from Elon Musk, SpaceX, will launch a test flight this year of the Falcon Heavy, considered to be the biggest rocket in the world. According to SpaceX, NASA’s Saturn V Ship which carried the Apollo and Skylab missions into space from 1966 until 1973, is the only rocket heavier than the […]
Read MoreThe continuing demand for improved performance, increased temperature, and reduced weight among aircraft make selecting the right materials a daunting task for manufacturers. Aircraft manufacturers need to be absolutely sure they are using the most reliable steel possible when it comes to building their engines to ensure safety and high performance. The most frequently used material […]
Read MoreA286 specification AMS 5737, a hardenable iron base superalloy, is perfect for applications requiring high strength such as water jet cutters. Water jets are used to cut a wide variety of materials, from granite counter tops, to the steel fender of a custom motorcycle, and even the new BMW i3’s as seen in the video […]
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