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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is has released new requirements for U.S. airlines operating older Boeing 737 Classic jets to would include regular inspections for widespread metal fatigue in the aft fuselage skins and replacements of some skin panels after 53,000 flight cycles of takeoffs and landings.
Learn MoreMaintaining Inventory is tedious and very precise work. Taking time to make these parts transparent takes steps to achieve. Common problems in today’s inventories all over are excess inventory, DMSMS, counterfeit products and obsolescence.
Learn MoreThe Boeing Company has recently made the decision to integrate an interface with multi-touch capabilities on the flight deck of the re-engined 777X widebody aircraft which is scheduled to enter into service in 2020. Future airline pilots on the Boeing 777X will have the opportunity to interact with their flight information displays in a similar way that they use their tablets and smart phones. This multi-touch interface will be replacing a touch-pad based cursor control device, or CCDs, which is mounted on the aisle-stand of the original 777 aircraft. The Boeing Company has not yet announced the supplier for these multi-touch interfaces.
Learn MoreNews has it Bengaluru signs agreement with Airbus Group for over a thousands of titanium parts. Airbus releases over 10,000 parts to be used for Bengalurus A320 new engine program.
Learn MoreWieland Electric, a firm known for its ground-breaking electrical connection technology released a connector with Type 4x/6p protection. This new RST Mini 5-pole circular power connector is as efficient as it gets. It not only simplifies connections, but it reduces the cost of wiring, building automation, and manufacturing features.
Learn MoreThe Stealth Destroyer Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is now a military owned warship. Shipbuilding firm General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has just released it to the US Navy, marking an important accomplishment for the US Navy and the program’s shipbuilding team. The technology and design allow the ship to reach a new level of sophisticated abilities.
Learn MoreDuring a trip to the United States military base in Jacksonville the Defense Secretary of Britain, Michael Fallon, announced the United Kingdom’s plan to purchase of one of Boeing’s new P-8 Poseidon surveillance planes. This is the initial step in a purchasing deal for eight more of spy jets by the manufacturer Boeing, which will commence this summer. The transaction is an attempt to keep Britain’s fleet of nuclear submarines safe against Russian Submarine menace, which is said to keep surveillance of UK’s Royal Navy submarine base in Faslane. This investment would also qualify Britain to meet the NATA 2pc commitment, as the UK will continue to increases defense expenditure each year of this decade.
Learn MoreBell Helicopter Textron Inc. has recently announced their plan to relocate numerous programs to Mirabel, Quebec.These program relocations include the final assembly of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, and assembly of the firm’s new five-passenger commercial helicopter.
Learn MoreMechanical bearings help to reduce the friction between moving parts, proving to be a vital component in a wide variety of machines ranging from bicycles to airplanes. Bearings are a component that consists of five basic parts which include seals, balls, ball cages, races, as well as grease. Multiple balls are placed between races, which are concave surfaces. This allows the balls to rotate freely amongst one another with minimal friction (though one ball is typically fixed). The seals and ball bearing cages help to hold everything in place, while also keeping out any dirt or debris. The grease helps to protect and lubricate the entire moving system. It is important to keep in mind though that not all bearings are created equally.
Learn MoreS&K Aerospace the Montana-based and tribally owned business has just announced that they’ve landed a $269 million dollars contract modification from the U.S. Air Force in support of the service branch’s Parts and Repair Ordering System IV. The contract is specifically designed to address the continuity of service requirements, at least for the time being until the Air Force decides and issues a follow-on source says a statement released by the Defense Department last Monday.
Learn MoreThe United States Marine Corp came out with new statistics showing that only 276 Horney strike jets are airworthy, meaning there are over 1,000 strike jets not fit to fly the skies. That statistics also show, that only 42 of their 147 heavy-lift Super Stallion Md helicopters are fully operational
Learn MoreLockheed Martin’s F35 fighter jet will be making its first appearance in Europe, but to the surprise of many it will not take place in the United Kingdom.
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