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Bell 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.
Learn MoreA group of aviation experts from the Netherlands will be assessing Georgia’s Military aviation division. They are set to overhaul their lacking and out of date fleet.
Learn MoreThe Boeing Company was recently awarded a contract of nearly one billion dollars for their AH-64E re-manufacturing process.
Learn MoreBIW Connector Systems, the industry leader of manufacturing and designing of highly engineered connector solutions for the gas and oil industries, has recently debuted their unique seven-contact wellhead outlet which has been designed to connect reliably and safely to monitoring equipment in gas and oil production wells. ITT Corporation’s BIW Connector Systems brand has created this wellhead outlet in order to serve as the first of its kind for the upstream production market. This innovative penetrator system was designed for the demanding underground conditions which are often experienced in conventional as well as steam flood wells.
Learn MoreValve has announced that their Steam Controller will be getting a much needed makeover in terms of design and functionality. The original design for the controller was released back in 2013 and although it has undergone several design changes since it was released, we were led to believe that that the final designed was locked in. During a recent presentation at the GDC, Valve announced that they have plans to make changes to the hardware of its Steam Controller. Although no updates have been given on what exactly those changes are, consumers can expect that there won’t be any radical or drastic changes made to the existing model of the Steam Controller. The company released their statement saying,
Learn MoreGarmin, the international developer of aviation, marine, consumer, fitness, and outdoor technologies, has recently launched their latest equipment of audio panel and backup instrumentation which will soon be available for light sports aircraft as well as experimental aircraft. Garmin’s new technology allows for an electronic flight instrument and new audio panel options.
Learn More“Airspace by Airbus”, which is the name for the new cabin design will be introduced and launched in Airbus’ A330neo wide body jet. Airbus has worked diligently and created a breathtaking feng shui within the cabin of the A350 XWB. With positive reactions with the A350 XWB, Airbus hopes the positivity is transferred to the A330neo models.
Learn MoreJon Fingas released an article on Engadget talking about the hypersonic aircraft. The hypersonic aircraft is considered any aircraft above Mach 5 such at the SR-72. Any type of hypersonic aircraft could be at any destination globally within the span of a few hours. Although many of these hypersonic aircrafts are in speculation, some are starting to show its true colors.
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