Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 60 Issue 11
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Tiltrotor Technology
Terry Ford CEng MRAesROLLED out in May and scheduled to make its first flight in November is the V‐22 Osprey tiltrotor multi‐mission aircraft that has been ordered by four United States Services…
Boeing Successfully Certifies 747–400 With BF Goodrich Carbon Brakes
ON the morning of September 3, 1988, a silver Boeing 747–400 trimmed in red, white, and blue sat ready at the far end of the Edwards Air Force Base runway in California waiting…
Reduced Noise in Interiors of Propfan Aircraft
A simple device being developed by Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company (LASC) could make flying more pleasant for passengers on board prop‐fan‐powered aircraft, which some…
Garryson UK Leader in Solid Carbide Round Tools
IN only a few years Garryson Ltd of Ibstock in Leicestershire has become the leading U.K. specialist in solid carbide round tools. Traditionally British users of these tools have…
Matra in Space
MATRA'S space activities employs, 1,350 people. Sales reach 1.7 billion francs, including 80% for export.
Lockheed Makes Master Models More Accurately With Elgamill
DEVELOPMENT of a computer integrated design and manufacturing route by Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company has reduced the time needed and lowered the cost for production of…
Safety Topics: Improved Seat Safety
MaydayABOUT two years ago proposals were issued concerning improved seat standards and dynamic evaluation of transport aircraft seats. The FAA has now issued the final rule based on…
Lucas, a Clear Leader in Window Production (?)
IF you have ever peered out of the windows of the passenger section of a civil aircraft you will know that they are too small and usually in the wrong place. The Eiffel Tower is…
Three CAE B747–400 Simulators Ready for Training on Schedule
FOLLOWING in‐plant acceptance (in August and September) at CAE Electronics Ltd. Montreal, Singapore Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Lufthansa was the first air carriers to…
Equipment, Materials and Services
Montford's modular, walk‐in environmental test chamber offers a new, cost‐effective approach to large enclosure construction. It minimises site work and provides an adaptable…
Contracts
Dowty Group Plc (Dowty), through Woodville Polymer Engineering Ltd, a Dowty Polymer Engineering Group company has been awarded a continuation contract to complete the retrofit of…
Contracts
Marcol Computer Systems (part of the Marcol Group Plc) in consortium with Softlab GmbH of Munich has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) expected to be…
TechAlert —: (Research Reports)
The report covers the investigations into the new methods of drilling holes in composite materials and especially thin components by using new types of drills invented and…
News and Views
Leading experts in the aviation world gathered in Scotland recently for a major meeting on propulsion and auxiliary power.
News and Views
Aerospace Corrosion Control is to be the subject of a Symposium which is to take place on 28th February to 2nd March 1989, at The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland. It has…
News and Views
The Airship Industries Skyship 600 completed its maiden Fly‐by‐Light flight on Sunday October 23rd in Weeksville, Carolina. This is not only a significant event for Airship…
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- Prof Phil Webb