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May 16, 2017
Although rare, the split-elevator scenario in the ATR 42 and 72 can overstress the aircraft’s horizontal stabilizer due to a newly uncovered control system phenomenon.
May 16, 2017
More than 30 years old, NASA’s FUN3D computational fluid dynamics code is powerful, versatile—and doesn’t run fast enough, even on a supercomputer.
May 15, 2017
Unmanned aircraft in the news: BNSF flies true BVLOS; Satcom for small UAS; Swift flies over water; Snipe nano-UAS delivered; Indago quadcopter upgraded; Redkite wide-area imagery from small UAS.
May 12, 2017
Boeing says it remains confident that delivery of the first 737-8 to Lion Air Group carrier Malindo Air will take place by month’s end.
May 12, 2017
Major aerospace manufacturers aim to provide commercial drone operating and data processing services to large customers beyond the military UAS market.
May 12, 2017
New-generation aircraft promise to provide a wealth of information helpful for MRO, but data analysis and ownership issues remain.
May 12, 2017
Aviation Week’s pilot notes Boeing’s Leap-engined 737-8 has bigger displays and refinements such as fly-by-wire spoilers. Only a short training course is needed to upgrade from the 737NG.
May 12, 2017
A series of diamond shapes over the ocean—areas where there is no air traffic—signals room for improvement in cruise efficiency for airlines.