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Innovative Aerospace Technologies Go Mainstream in 2018

As we look over the technology landscape, several innovative technologies are moving from concept into production as new aircraft and engine programs reach the market. Let’s take a look at those that will soon explode in volume and provide intriguing opportunities as...

GE’s additive journey

Near the year end, we had an opportunity to visit GE Aviation’s Additive Technology Center in Cincinnati. It was an eye-opening experience. The progress the company has made in developing this technology is remarkable. The visit left us in no doubt that GE will deploy...

GE Advancing Well With Ceramic Matrix Composites Testing

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are being introduced into aircraft engines because of their ability to resist heat, as well as their ability to resist dust and debris in difficult environments, such as those in the Middle East. Although CMCs have been utilized on...

Premium #238 – How Will Aviation Keep Up with Technological Change?

Let’s take a look at what flying could be like 20 years from now. Will the airport, aircraft, systems, and infrastructure be ready for an improved experience? It is 20 years from now. What might the travel experience be? You no longer own a car, as Uber-Hertz will...

GE’s additive journey

Jan 8, 2018 | CFM International, Down the Supply Chain, General Electric, Materials, MRO, Predictive Analytics, Turboprops

Near the year end, we had an opportunity to visit GE Aviation’s Additive Technology Center in Cincinnati. It was an...

GE Advancing Well With Ceramic Matrix Composites Testing

Jan 26, 2017 | Aerospace, Boeing 777 8x, Boeing 777 9x, Ceramic Matrix Composites, GE9x, General Electric, Materials

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are being introduced into aircraft engines because of their ability to resist heat,...

Premium #238 – How Will Aviation Keep Up with Technological Change?

Oct 4, 2016 | Aerospace, Aircraft, Airlines, Airports, Avionics, Cabins, Connectivity, E Enablement, Engines, etaxi, Flight Tracking, Health Management Systems, Materials, Pilot Training, Pilots, premium, Seats

Let’s take a look at what flying could be like 20 years from now. Will the airport, aircraft, systems, and...

Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 First Flight to Johannesburg

Jul 25, 2016 | AerCap, Airbus, Airbus A350xwb, Carbon Fiber, Ethiopian Air, Pilot Training, Rolls-Royce, Star Alliance

Ethiopian Airlines, in it's 70th year of operation, is fulfilling its company motto: "The New Spirit of Africa". It is...

Premium #226 – Farnborough 2016 Was Far from Boring – If you Knew Where to Look

Jul 19, 2016 | Aerospace, Airbus, ATR, Avionics, Boeing, Bombardier, CFM International, COMAC, Cyber-Security, Down the Supply Chain, E Enablement, Embraer, Engine Alliance, General Electric, Health Management Systems, Materials, Pilot Training, Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Canada, premium, Rolls-Royce, Safran, Superjet, UAC

We’ve seen some reports that the 2016 Farnborough Airshow was disappointing, with the fewest new aircraft orders in...

Materials and Future Aircraft Engine Technology at Pratt and Whitney

Apr 2, 2015 | Aerospace, Materials, Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Canada

Advanced materials have been a part of aircraft engines since the Wright Brothers' first flight, where due to weight...

2012 Newsletter

Oct 25, 2013 | Aerospace, Aircraft, Airlines, Business Jets, Connectivity, Down the Supply Chain, Emergency Locator Tranmitter, Engines, General Aviation, General Category, Lessors, Materials, Power

We have noted a good response to our newsletter download. Some of you may have an interest in a paper version, so we...

Down the Supply Chain – Dexmet Corporation’s Lightning Strike Protection

Oct 17, 2013 | Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Dexmet Corporation, Down the Supply Chain, Embraer, General Category, Gulfstream, Lightning Strike Protection

Have you ever wondered how composite materials, which unlike metal, don't conduct electricity, can withstand lightning...

Additive Manufacturing

Oct 7, 2013 | Aerospace, General Electric, Materials, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce

Additive Manufacturing is a term we are going to hear more about in aerospace as this decade unfolds. The concept of...

Preliminary AAIB Report on Ethiopian 787 Fire Points to ELT

Jul 18, 2013 | Aerospace, Boeing, Emergency Locator Tranmitter, Ethiopian Air, Honeywell, Honeywell International, Li-On

The British Aircraft Accident Investigation Board issued its preliminary findings (S5-2013 ET-AOP) on the Ethiopian...

Beyond the Grounding – Lots of Positive News at Boeing

Mar 12, 2013 | Aerospace, Airbus, Aluminum, Aluminum-Lithium, Boeing, Carbon Fiber, Ryanair

While the continued grounding of the 787 is not a positive for Boeing, our industry sources indicate that the next few...

Lithium Battery Fires aboard Aircraft

Jan 21, 2013 | Aerospace, Airlines, Li-On

Lithium battery fires, while rare, do occur on aircraft. The FAA recorded 138 incidents between March 20, 1991 and...

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