News archive: Test Services | Airframer

17 May

ReleaseMarotta Controls opens second facility in Parsippany, New Jersey

28 April

ReleaseG.S. Precision, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, acquires F.T. Gearing, a leader in highly specialized aerospace gears

18 April

ReleaseNASA's X-59 arrives back in California following critical ground tests

13 April

The partly 3D-printed wind-tunnel model - built by the aerodynamics team at Airbus’ low-speed, wind-tunnel facility in Bristol.

Filton tunnel completes innovative wing testing

Technologies tested in the Filton wind tunnel - many inspired by biomimicry which takes inspiration from nature to improve wing aerodynamics - will include gust sensors, pop-up spoilers and multifunctional trailing edges.

31 March

ReleaseInceptra acquires NobleTek

24 March

ReleaseHydrogenOne Capital Growth plc and Safran announce a joint investment in UK passenger flight innovator Cranfield Aerospace

21 March

ReleaseTsAGI takes part in the development of the engine nacelle of the promising PD-8 engine

3 March

Tech Mahindra brings experience to flying car project

Tech Mahindra will support ASKA in the areas of design, analysis, development of composites and advanced materials, crash dynamics (automotive and aerospace), battery and structural testing.

11 February

ReleaseNASA's X-59 calls on Texas for key testing

8 February

ReleaseAVL contribution to DLR project: 1.5 megawatt composite testbed for fuel cells

4 February

ReleaseDMD Solutions announces its collaboration with the German aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Deutsche Aircraft

3 February

ReleaseEmployment and investment initiative: FACC creates more than 200 new jobs and invests EUR 150 million

2 February

ReleaseNIAR and Victrex begin NCAMP qualification of automated fibre placed VICTREX AE 250 thermoplastic material system

26 January

ReleasePartnering with Rolls-Royce and Electroflight to create the battery for world's fastest all-electric aircraft

19 January

The small scale spin testing facilities at Element Warwick will initially support Rolls-Royce programs.

Element partners Roll-Royce for UK spin testing

The Element team at Warwick will help Rolls-Royce conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its next generation disc alloy in shorter timescales, more conveniently than possible with its existing Berlin facility.

11 January

ReleaseState grant supports ZeroAvia project at Paine Field

10 January

ReleaseThe Emitech Group is expanding its activities in the field of electric mobility with test facilities dedicated to hydrogen fuel cells and equipments

6 January

NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft (QueSST) is pictured here at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in California, wrapped up in preparation for its move to Texas.

Quiet supersonic demonstrator starts ground testing in Texas

While in Texas, ground testing of the X-59 will ensure the aircraft can withstand the loads and stresses that typically occur during flight. The team will also calibrate and test the fuel systems.

6 January

ReleaseThe L-39NG passed a five life cycles fatigue test

20 December

ReleaseCosta Rica company to provide software development and verification services to Joby Aviation

16 December

ReleasePragmaDev partners in a major digital integration project in the aeronautic sector

16 December

ReleaseDanish test expert R&D Test Systems develops bearing test rig for Rolls-Royce UltraFan aero-engine demonstrator project

11 December

ReleaseTurboprop training aircraft P01- successful first flight

25 November

A view of the X-59 being supported by ground supports in preparation for installation of the landing gear and other hardware required for structural testing.

Supersonic X-59 enters final assembly phase

Removed from its jig, the X-59 is ready for final assembly including the first power-on of the aircraft to test its internal systems. The first flight is planned for 2022.

24 November

ReleaseBuehler presents webinar: Magnesium and its alloys - metallographic techniques for quality control on December 1, 2021

17 November

ReleaseAvionyx lands electric air taxi contract, set for hiring boom

16 November

ReleaseFMi Chemical becomes approved supplier to General Electric

10 November

The contract highlights the continued commitment by Spirit to Irish suppliers following its recent acquisition of Bombardier's Belfast operations.

EireComposites and Spirit sign aerospace contract

Spirit AeroSystems and EireComposites' contract will enable the creation of 40 jobs over the next three years, while also securing 60 existing positions.

8 November

ReleaseTsAGI examines a "flying wing" with an overhead engine

6 October

ReleaseFuel cells for air transport – ground-breaking ceremony for the BALIS test field in Empfingen

15 September

ReleaseNASA and Joby complete flight tests

9 September

ReleaseSkydweller Aero Inc. raises $40m in oversubscribed Series A funding round to continue rapid technological development to meet demand for persistent flight

9 September

ReleaseDaher announces three new innovation centers to accelerate recovery

8 September

ReleaseNASA completes tests of X-59 eXternal Vision System

23 August

ReleaseLeading global investors buy minority stake in QuEST Global

18 August

ReleaseSwift Tactical Systems expands the capabilities of its Swift021 VTOL UAS product for long-range and high-altitude performance with Silvus radios at the SLVUAS test site in Colorado

18 August

ReleaseLDRA's latest integration with DDC-I accelerates compliance for multicore aerospace systems

12 August

The all-electric X-57 has successfully completed high-voltage ground testing.

All-electric Maxwell powers past a testing milestone

One NASA goal is to establish the X-57 as a reference platform for integrated approaches of distributed electric propulsion technologies. Next up, the X-57 will undergo verification and validation testing.

27 July

ReleaseAtrenne Computing Solutions joins the Open Group SOSA Consortium

23 July

ReleasePACE design and analysis software to support UK's FlyZero zero-carbon emission aircraft initiative

13 July

ReleaseJJ Churchill partners with Tinicum and Blauvelt Capital to deliver its next phase of growth

8 July

ReleaseNASA's National Campaign adds partners

1 July

Collins completes design stage for electric airship motor

Collins is designing and testing the motor at its Electronic Controls and Motor Systems Center of Excellence in Solihull, where it invested $18 million to expand and add power electronics and motor development capabilities.

23 June

The facility will carry out wind tunnel tests for the Turkish Fighter.

Turkey makes progress toward wind tunnel capability

The first role for the new facility will be to carry out wind tunnel tests on the TF-X Turkish Fighter, but is intended to be used in the development of a variety of indigenous, rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.

15 June

ReleaseIntroducing Axiometrix Solutions

11 June

ReleaseBuehler presents webinar: Etching & microstructures of titanium alloys; setting the metallographic foundation for material analysis on June 30, 2021

9 June

The facility includes labs, collaborative office space, and reconfigurable testing areas.

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