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business5 months ago

Boeing's Quiet Investment in a Young Engineer Sparks Turnaround

Boeing has appointed 39-year-old engineer Brian Yutko as chief of commercial airplanes product development, signaling a renewed focus on engineering and innovation amid the company's challenges. Yutko's background in aerospace engineering and his work on fuel-efficient aircraft design position him to lead Boeing's efforts in developing a new, disruptive aircraft to regain industry leadership. This move reflects Boeing's broader strategy to recover from safety issues, production delays, and market competition, with Yutko's leadership seen as a potential catalyst for a technological and cultural turnaround.

via Fortune|
#aircraft-innovation#aviation-technology#boeing
world7 months ago

UK Airspace Overhaul Aims to Reduce Flight Times and Delays

The UK government plans to modernize its airspace with the creation of the UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS), aiming to redesign flight routes over the UK, especially around London, to enable quicker flights, reduce delays, and lower environmental impact, although changes may take years to implement and could affect communities with new flight paths.

via BBC|
#aviation-technology#climate-impact#delays-reduction
aviation-safety1 year ago

"Upgraded Runway Safety Tech Implemented at Major US Airports"

The FAA is introducing new airfield surveillance systems at several airports to reduce the risk of runway accidents, with plans to implement the technology at more airports by 2025. This initiative aims to improve air traffic controllers' situational awareness and minimize the occurrence of close calls between aircraft on runways. The agency is also addressing the impact of the pandemic on air traffic control professionals and has been increasing hiring and training efforts, while investing in runway lighting and surface improvements. Additionally, the FAA has launched a new surface safety tool and reported a recent drop in the rate of serious runway incidents.

via Fox Business|
#air-traffic-control#airport-surveillance#aviation-safety
aviation-technology1 year ago

Fatal Plane Crash Claims Lives of Israeli Tech Entrepreneurs in California

Israeli tech entrepreneurs Liron and Naomi Petrushka died in a plane crash near the Nevada border in California while attempting to land at Truckee Tahoe airport. The couple, known for their investments in financial and tech organizations, had departed from Denver, Colorado, and were flying a single-engine TBM aircraft. The NTSB and FAA will investigate the cause of the crash. Liron, a former professional soccer player, was also mourned by his former team in Israel.

via The Guardian US|
#aviation-technology#california#israeli-entrepreneurs
aviation-technology1 year ago

"Pilots Face Challenges Amid False GPS Signal Surge"

False GPS signals, likely of military origin, are causing disruptions for airline pilots near conflict zones, leading to false ground collision alerts and altered flight trajectories. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned of intensified disruptions since the start of the war in Ukraine and is partnering with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to counter spoofing and jamming, emphasizing the need for coordinated data collection and safety measures to address the rising safety risk posed by attacks on GPS systems.

via Kyiv Post|
#airline-pilots#aviation-safety#aviation-technology
technology1 year ago

"Revolutionary Jet Completes First Flight with Engine Featuring No Moving Parts"

Wave Engine Corp., a Baltimore start-up, has successfully flight-tested a jet engine with no moving parts, using pressure waves instead of rotating parts to produce thrust. The technology, a contemporary variation of the pulsejet engine, has the potential to significantly reduce the cost and complexity of jet propulsion. While pulsejet designs have been around for a century, they have been largely dismissed by the commercial aviation industry due to noise and regulation issues. However, companies like Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, and General Electric are exploring pulsejet engine technology for future applications. Wave Engine Corp. has officially launched its J-1 engine, which has 50+ pound-force of thrust, and is aiming to develop engines with up to 250 pound-force for larger aircraft.

via Robb Report|
#aviation-technology#jet-engine#pulsejet
aviation-technology1 year ago

"Texas Company Presents New Scientific Evidence in Decade-Long Search for Missing Flight MH370"

Texas-based company Ocean Infinity claims to have new scientific evidence of the final resting place of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and has proposed a "no-cure, no-fee" search in the southern Indian Ocean. The company's CEO expressed confidence in their ability to narrow the search area and hopes to resume the search soon after a previous effort in 2018 yielded no new findings. Malaysia's transport minister has invited the company to discuss the proposal, expressing confidence in the government's approval.

via The Independent|
#aviation-technology#indian-ocean#malaysia-airlines
aviation-technology1 year ago

"Texas Company Presents Scientific Evidence Renewing Search for Missing Flight MH370"

Ocean Infinity, a US company, claims to have scientific evidence of the final resting place of missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 and has proposed a new search in the southern Indian Ocean with a no-find, no-fee approach. The company's proposal has been submitted to the Malaysian government, and Malaysia's transportation minister has expressed willingness to greenlight a new search if the evidence is credible. The missing plane, which disappeared in 2014, has never been found despite extensive search efforts, and relatives of the passengers are pushing for a new search to find closure.

via NDTV|
#aviation-technology#mh370#missing-plane
aviation-technology1 year ago

"Laminar Research Launches X-Plane Store for Aviation Enthusiasts"

Laminar Research announced a new store to be integrated into X-Plane 12, offering customers a modern shopping experience within the simulator and on a website, with seamless installation and DRM options for developers. The store will feature product pages with descriptions, screenshots, and reviews, and will be tied to a new 'Laminar Identity' for personal logins and easy access to purchased products. Scheduled for release later in 2024, the store aims to streamline the purchasing and installation process for X-Plane users and developers.

via FSElite|
#aviation-technology#developer-conference#flight-simulation
aviation-technology2 years ago

"Lockheed Martin and NASA Unveil Supersonic X-59 Jet for Faster Transatlantic Travel"

Lockheed Martin officially introduced its experimental X-59 supersonic aircraft with NASA, aiming to produce a quieter sonic thump instead of a sonic boom as it surpasses the speed of sound. The 99-feet-long aircraft, with a 29-foot wing-span, is set to undergo testing before its first flight in 2024, with the goal of gathering data to support new rules for quiet commercial supersonic flight over land. NASA aims to open new commercial markets for U.S. companies and benefit travelers worldwide through this demonstration.

via Fox Business|
#aviation#aviation-technology#lockheed-martin
technologyaviation2 years ago

"NASA Reveals Game-Changing X-59 Supersonic Jet for Commercial Flights"

NASA has unveiled the X-59, a quiet supersonic aircraft designed to make commercial supersonic flight possible by reducing the disruptive sonic booms. The experimental aircraft features a unique design with a thin, tapered nose and an external vision system, aiming to disperse shock waves and minimize noise. Once test flights are completed, the X-59 will fly over select US cities to collect public feedback on the sound it generates, with the goal of potentially lifting the ban on commercial supersonic travel over land.

via The Guardian|
#aviation-technology#commercial-flights#nasa
technology2 years ago

"NASA's Human Pilot Studies Propel Autonomous Air Taxis Forward"

NASA is conducting a study to ensure the safety of fully autonomous flight technology for air taxis. The research involves evaluating how autonomous software can work with flight navigation tools by investigating how human pilots interact with the new technology. NASA's research pilots, software developers, and flight engineers are collaborating to gather data on human pilots' reactions to ground control instructions, aircraft controls, and other factors during flight. The study will use biometric indicators to measure workload and stress levels, providing insights into pilots' tendencies. The data will be used to improve future autonomous systems, paving the way for air taxi operations in the U.S. airspace.

via NASA|
#air-taxis#autonomous-flight#aviation-technology
aviation-technology2 years ago

"Revolutionary Solution: General Aviation News Discovers Ice-Free Flying"

James Wiebe from Radiant Instruments is collaborating with Comp Air Aviation to develop an aircraft deicing system that uses an electromagnetic pulse to deform the skin of the aircraft and shed ice. By discharging roughly 1,000 volts through a coil at a peak current of 1,000 amps, the system delivers a powerful blow to the surface, causing ice to debond and fall away. This technology has the potential to improve safety and utility in general aviation.

via General Aviation News|
#aircraft-deicing#aviation-technology#electromagnetic-pulse
aviation2 years ago

"Highlights from the 2023 Paris Air Show: Record-breaking orders, innovation, and sustainability"

The Paris Air Show has returned after a four-year hiatus, with Airbus signing a record-breaking deal with Indian carrier IndiGo for a firm order of 500 A320 family aircraft, the biggest single aircraft purchase in the history of commercial aviation. Boeing had a quieter day, with no orders announced. The show features a strong presence from eVTOL makers racing to be the first "flying taxi" company to market, as well as hopeful supersonic airplane designers, electric and hydrogen engines, and sustainable aviation fuel providers looking to help transition the industry to a greener future.

via The Points Guy|
#airbus#aircraft-orders#aviation