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The latest top stories in aircraft manufacturing worldwide.

The Ministry of Defence contract officially marks the start of the Tempest programme’s concept and assessment phase.

BAE gains contract to progress with Tempest design

August 4, 2021
Tempest will pioneer cutting-edge technologies, including those assisted by AI, machine learning and autonomous systems to meet the challenges of future conflicts, and be operational in the mid-2030s. Full Story
An artist's impression of the eFlyer 2 cockpit concept.

Bye specifies Garmin's G500 TXi for the eFlyer 2

August 4, 2021
The modern G500 TXi flight display will be tailored for the eFlyer 2 to display its electric propulsion information, while also adding synthetic vision, terrain and traffic alerting, geo-referenced charts, and more. Full Story
Daedalean develops artificial intelligence-based systems to support autonomous flight by processing data collected by various camera-based sensors.

Avidyne brings AI onboard for hazard scanning

August 4, 2021
PilotEye will be GA's first AI-based onboard pilot aid system, serving as an additional set of eyes in the cockpit providing visual detection of airborne hazards - including smaller flying objects like drones and birds. Full Story
Bell says it is primed to evolve HSVTOL technology for modern military missions.

Bell reveals future VTOL designs at higher speeds

August 4, 2021
High-speed VTOL aircraft could offer enhanced runway independence, aircraft survivability, mission flexibility and enhanced performance over legacy platforms. Bell is already bringing designs to the party. Full Story
The AePOP toolchain aids development of electrified propulsion system design in aerospace.

Simulation tool speeds up electric aircraft development

August 4, 2021
Drive System Design can simulate the performance over a range of mission profiles to determine energy usage. Characterisation of subsystems and components allows the process to model propulsion system variants. Full Story
CENTRELINE turbo-electrically driven fuselage wake-filling aircraft.

Consortium proves the concept for fuselage wake-filling propulsion

August 4, 2021
The positive effect of “wake-filling” on propulsive power has long been known in marine applications. Ship propellers are typically located aft and operated within the boundary layer flow close to the ship’s surface. Full Story
ViscoTec offers solutions for emptying, treating and dispensing of difficult to handle fluids and pastes.§
ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH
Kanfit is a built-to-spec/print aerospace engineering company offering full-service, turnkey solutions.
Kanfit Ltd
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America
Airmo manufactures systems and tools for hydrostatic testing, end forming, tube expansion, and high-pressure accessories to 60,000psi (4,137bar).
Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies
Liquid Measurement Systems serves the Fuel System via Lightweight Composite Probes, Signal Conditioners, and Fuel Indication
Liquid Measurement Systems - LMS
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
IHS ESDU
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Cascade Engineering is committed to delivering the right solution for your critical structural engineering projects.
Cascade Engineering
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
ViscoTec offers solutions for emptying, treating and dispensing of difficult to handle fluids and pastes.§
ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH
Kanfit is a built-to-spec/print aerospace engineering company offering full-service, turnkey solutions.
Kanfit Ltd
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America
Airmo manufactures systems and tools for hydrostatic testing, end forming, tube expansion, and high-pressure accessories to 60,000psi (4,137bar).
Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies
Liquid Measurement Systems serves the Fuel System via Lightweight Composite Probes, Signal Conditioners, and Fuel Indication
Liquid Measurement Systems - LMS
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
IHS ESDU
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Cascade Engineering is committed to delivering the right solution for your critical structural engineering projects.
Cascade Engineering
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)
ViscoTec offers solutions for emptying, treating and dispensing of difficult to handle fluids and pastes.§
ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH
Kanfit is a built-to-spec/print aerospace engineering company offering full-service, turnkey solutions.
Kanfit Ltd
Ascent Aerospace is the leading provider of aerospace tooling systems, assembly automation and factory integration.
Ascent Aerospace North America
Airmo manufactures systems and tools for hydrostatic testing, end forming, tube expansion, and high-pressure accessories to 60,000psi (4,137bar).
Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies
Liquid Measurement Systems serves the Fuel System via Lightweight Composite Probes, Signal Conditioners, and Fuel Indication
Liquid Measurement Systems - LMS
A global solutions leader in aerospace peelable coatings technology.
AC Products, Inc.
Reduce the time spent on current projects by using ESDU – engineering data and software that has been approved and endorsed by professional institutions.
IHS ESDU
CWST, leaders in surface treatment. Protecting and life extension of your critical components throughout any crisis!
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies
Highly accurate torque sensors and transducers for the Aerospace & Defense industry since 1960.
S. Himmelstein and Co.
Cascade Engineering is committed to delivering the right solution for your critical structural engineering projects.
Cascade Engineering
Quintus Technologies is a global leading provider of high pressure fluid cell presses and hydroform deep-draw presses for sheet metal forming
Quintus Technologies
Global design and manufacturer of components and systems to the aerospace & defense industry for over 90 years.
AMETEK PDS
Toray Advanced Composites provides advanced composite tooling materials including a comprehensive series of epoxy tooling prepregs.
Toray Advanced Composites
World leading factory automation and production management software for the machining industries.
Fastems Group
USA Borescopes is a global provider of quality borescopes and videoscopes.
USA Borescopes
Dexmet MicroGrid® an innovative product line that help improve the composite aircraft withstand the rigors of a lightning strike.
Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation)

GE selected to produce and certificate Falcon 10X electricals

July 28, 2021
The primary and secondary power distribution system on Dassault's Falcon 10X is a next generation design providing significant weight savings over conventional architecture with equipment reduction. Full Story

NASA joins the push to test blown-lift technology

July 28, 2021
Current computational methods can predict some limited blown lift flow fields in three dimensions, but NASA's involvement will enable the fast, trusted, low-order methods needed to rapidly evaluate design choices. Full Story

UEC reveals mock-up of first hybrid aircraft engine

July 28, 2021
The advantages of a hybrid power plant include increased fuel efficiency and flight safety, reduced emissions, increased thrust-to-weight ratio, as well as increased service life and reliability. Full Story
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