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The material passed multi-format testing, establishing an FAA-recognised baseline for structural composite applications in aircraft and spacecraft platforms.
Detailed design and construction has followed conceptual work completed in Phases 1A and 1B under Bell’s decade-long development effort.
The Manufacturing Innovation Center at Wichita State opened with live demos and speeches from leaders at Bell Textron and DELMIA.
Building upon the previous folding rotor testing, the wind tunnel program validated the stability and control of the aircraft through the rotor fold and unfold sequence in flight.
Salina Regional Airport has established itself as a key site for UAS testing, having hosted Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight operations under the FAA's Integration Pilot Program and Beyond programs.
A new Sapphire 1MZ printer will be used to identify and validate best practices related to performance-based qualification of additively manufactured parts for airframe applications.
Simulating systems by using digital/virtual twins allows for system testing in a digital environment prior to installation, enabling more successful installs and better “day one” experiences.
NIAR and Solvay will host an opening ceremony later this year for their joint endeavour within the ATLAS lab in Wichita. Its efforts will aim to improve materials and processes for aerospace manufacturers.
Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A materials are designed to meet flame, smoke and toxicity requirements for many parts in aircraft interiors, come with traceability, and adhere to specifications approved by NCAMP.