Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable and automated 3D measurement solutions, today announced the release of the latest version of the MetraSCAN 3D lineup, the company’s advanced optical CMM scanner designed specifically to perform metrology-grade 3D measurements and inspections — right on the production floor. As the fastest and most accurate portable optical CMM sca...
Roll over Naomi Campbell, who last year – with her supermodel mystic powers – showed us a glimpse of the future, but now it seems, the pros are in town. Friday saw Delta announce its quickly-launched hygiene kit which will be distributed to passengers who arrive at the airport without a mask. Available no later than that 5th of June, these new kits contain a face mask...
Based on the mental and physical comfort considerations that cautious travellers are considering, the studio has created a new concept which is designed to reassure and provide comfort to passengers in economy class seats. “This may only be for a transitional period, it may not, but the ability to create a sense of independent space will be important to nervous returning...
Tecnam announced a new version of its P2010 4-seat, single-engine airplane, with a new Continental CD-170 diesel engine, ready for certification by EASA. The 170 hp engine builds on the success Continental has had with the previous -135 and -155 hp models of its liquid-cooled, turbocharged, fadec-operated diesel engine series. The type certificate is expected by July 202...
Recent studies have shown that the amount of harmful dust is much higher in indoor settings, defying the common belief that outdoor environment poses higher risk of exposing oneself to dust pollution. Electronics like projectors have long been under the invisible threat of harmful dusts. Without proper dustproof mechanisms, projectors’ lifetimes will be seriously shorten...
The handling of perishables such as flowers, fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, and medicines etc. requires special attention. This is related to keeping the cool chain intact also the handling equipment is to be suited for these conditions and handling requirements. Cargo Handling in Cooled or chilled area's require equipment suitable for temperatures below zero. At S...
Ideal for creating a physical separation between aircraft business and economy classes, the Jamco Soft Divider allows for additional legroom or in some cases an additional row of seats, depending upon aircraft configuration. It offers easy installation and seamless integration with existing header provisions certified for current Boeing 737 divider systems and is schedul...
The lightweight KaStream 5000 MK II antenna system is a fully integrated solution that is optimised for use over the Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band network and supports both commercial and military modems. It can be used in tail-mount, hatch-mount and roll-on roll-off installations combining the Radio Frequency (RF) electronics, antenna aperture and positioning system in...
The modular system is capable of carrying out the most diverse sealing applications safely and cleanly, even on complex components. Depending on the application, standard robots or collaborating robot systems (cobots) are used. The sealing of aircraft structures is one of the core processes in aircraft construction, as it ensures the necessary durability and thus the ...
Quinn Collett, airframe general manager, commented: “The hotter an engine runs, the more thrust is obtained from the same amount of fuel, making the engine more efficient with lower fuel consumption. Aircraft designers aim to run engines at continuously higher temperatures with the latest options operating at +600 °F and beyond, significantly higher than their predecesso...
Aveo, an established trend-setter in LED aircraft lighting, has turned its expertise in aviation lighting design and manufacturing to address the increased need to keep our cabins and cockpits pathogen-free. “Traditional interior sanitising depends on chemical sprays that leave residues and may damage surfaces, even after being wiped down,” said Rick Lindstrom, Aveo S...
Workstation for building-up and breaking-down 10 ft main deck pallets. Safe Working Load: 7,000 kg The workstation consists of a hydraulic operated scissor lift with a roller deck to be installed in a concrete pit. The workstation operates at variable heights between 508 mm above floor level and 1,500 mm below floor level. Hydraulic Scissor Lift The hydraulic op...
Non-powered roller deck for manual conveying and storage of ULD’s for either NEP or WEP presentation. Various sizes are available to accommodate different ULD types and to suit the overall system lay-out. Roller decks consist of a steel frame, walkways and multiple cargo rollers. The cargo rollers are fitted in such a way that these can easily be installed and replac...
While the ground unit, produced in cooperation with International Aero Engineering, just made its debut in March and is already featured as the cornerstone of many aircraft disinfection programs, the company installed its first airborne unit in 2014 via STC on a Falcon 2000. Today, it has hundreds in service worldwide on aircraft ranging from Leonardo helicopters to Boei...
From the outside, it seems that AV systems integration is all about cables and networking protocols, but it is more than that. AV systems integrators are masters in creating a communications ecosystem. They make good and smooth meetings possible. Ironically, it’s often the case that the better you are at what you do, the more invisible you are. When the system you imple...
The system is designed to control and land the aircraft without human intervention and can activate automatically or by the pilot or passengers to land the aircraft during an emergency. Upon activation, the system considers performance, operational and environmental factors and plans a landing approach. Autoland can also establish communication with air traffic c...
The next generation of single-aisle aircraft has a lot to learn from MAVERIC, Airbus’ latest aircraft demonstrator. The game-changing “blended wing body” design could generate up to 20% fuel savings and significantly improve the passenger experience thanks to its exceptionally spacious cabin layout. The conventional tube-and-wing configuration with wing-mounted engines: ...
In a Zoom info session last week, ForeFlight gave Plane & Pilot a special preview of its next as yet-un-numbered release of its popular ForeFlight all-in-one flight app. The app, which combines moving map, flight management, weather, charts, aeronautical information, synthetic vision and more, is available for the iPad and iPhone devices. The new version will be availabl...
Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of test and measurement solutions for illuminated components and displays, announces a new software extension for its TrueTest™ Automated Visual Inspection Software for photometric measurement and analysis. The VIP™ (Vision Inspection Pack) software license extends the standard photometric measurement capabilities of Radiant’s T...
The system is offered to airlines at no extra cost at selected US airports. Named as GermFalcon, the system is specially designed to enhance hygiene across the aircraft industry. Using ultraviolet-C (UVC) light, this system destroys viruses, bacteria and superbugs on surfaces, as well as the ambient air in the plane. GermFalcon is strategically designed such tha...
On an aircraft, critical safety and operational information is relayed to pilots and passengers primarily via artificial light. Integrated displays, cockpit controls, indicators, illuminated signs, navigation lights, and other electronics provide the necessary data to safely and accurately guide an aircraft to its destination and ensure the comfort of its occupants. Thes...
With absolute quality as a focus, Luminator Aerospace performs extensive light and color measurement tests on products such as exit signs, fasten seatbelt signs, lavatory signs, and other signage. These tests ensure that customer specifications are met to exact values and that a record of verifiable quality data is documented for each part. Learn how Luminator revolution...
Why Glass Lenses are Important for Projectors? Since the invention of glass lenses in the 13th century to help correct nearsightedness, the field of optics with its rigorous demands for quality has helped push the development of the lens manufacturing industry to greater breakthroughs. The timeline of these breakthroughs include Fraunhofer’s research in the 17th cent...
In the Indian subcontinent, education leaders are constantly looking for ways to make the classroom experience more beneficial to all parties involved. This is the reason why for the past decade, there has been an increased spending on edtech hardware in the classroom. They spend a pretty penny to install state of the art projectors in their classrooms, thinking that ...
While perhaps the most logical requirement, especially after the recent wave of PPE requirements from airlines would be an updated amenity offering, Formia is the first to announce its vision for a new ‘Clean Kit.’ Containing masks, wipes and gels, the kits will become the perfect addition to the cabin of the near future. Right now these are being presented as a separ...
With the brand-new TAG-200 and TAG-300, Inertial Labs can offer significant cost savings for electro-optical systems, remote weapons stations, and stabilization platforms without sacrificing quality or accuracy. The TAG product line consists of two-axis and three-axis gyroscopes specifically engineered to offer highly accurate real-time tracking of an object’s angular ve...
The engine has a composite fan case and 16 fourth-generation carbon fibre composite fan blades, 3D printed parts and ceramic matrix composite (CMC) material in the combustor and turbine. “On behalf of the GE team, congratulations to Boeing on the first flight of the 777X. Today’s massive milestone is a testament to the outstanding work and dedication of both companies...
FlightSafety International just announced a new integrated pilot-performance evaluation and training tool called FlightSmart that begins moving away from qualitative-based instruction towards evidence and competency-based training. Bert Sawyer, FlightSafety's director of strategic management said, "It employs artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to cap...
Digital Light Processing (DLP), awarded 2015 Academy Award of Merit (Oscar® statuette), is the leading projection technology used in 90% of world’s digital cinemas and 100% of IMAX theaters. BenQ DLP projectors even deliver unmatched world-class performance than anyone else. With over 30 years of display market expertise, BenQ is the world’s No. 1 DLP projector brand ...
The company, which is a leading provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, was tasked by airBaltic to develop the new A220 extended door trainer in response to the airline acquiring its new Airbus A220 fleet. This simulator will enable the airline to train their cabin crew and certify them to the new aircraft type. The trainer is fitted...
The system comprises two Guyson Multiblast RXS900 automated blast systems; one for steel shot peening and one for glass bead peening, with robotic work piece transfer between the two blast systems. The computer-controlled process was designed to meet AMS2432 standards demanded by the client. This fully integrated process with traceable record keeping delivered increased ...
Lee Spring MIL-SPEC springs adhere to the United States Defence Standard and have been used in America to help achieve standardisation objectives set by the U.S. Department of Defence. This includes high precision designs which meet strict technical requirements to be used in a multitude of military and aerospace applications and are referenced all around the world. T...
But did you also know that aerospace R&D teams and university research groups are also racing to develop electric aircraft in order to mitigate the skyrocketing costs associated with aircraft fuel consumption as well as the negative impact of fuel-based aircraft on the environment? According to the International Air Transport Association, fuel represents nearly 50% of th...
Octopus ISR Systems today announced the release of the new Epsilon 140LC compact airborne electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) surveillance system. Featuring industry-leading size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-c) specifications, the Epsilon 140LC combines cutting-edge sensor technology with high precision geo-location to provide true next-generation performance for Small Unm...
The new air ambulance is the second aircraft that the charity will operate to offer its vital services during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The new Helimed 79 service will operate from an additional base at Aberdeen International Airport. SCAA founding chairman John Bullough said: “There’s never been a more crucial time for additional emergency pre-hospital ...
Creaform, a worldwide leader in portable and automated 3D measurement solutions, announced today the release of HandySCAN AEROPACK, a 3D scanning solution suite that addresses the specific challenges of aircraft quality control, such as assessing damage from hailstorms or aircraft incidents as well as flap and spoiler inspections. The HandySCAN AEROPACK can also be used ...
