From an operational perspective, modern maintenance and non-destructive testing are necessary catalysts to prevent corrosion from becoming a serious issue with the aircraft. The Airbus A350 has a ...

Abstract: This paper provides an analysis of the BADA aircraft performance model capabilities and addresses the BADA model ability to provide accurate modeling of aircraft performances over the ...

GREENSBORO — With everyone staying at home to curb the spread of the coronavirus, there have been fewer travelers on commercial airlines and fewer flights. Not only has that hurt the airlines, but ...

Abstract: Carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) are increasingly used for structures on aircraft due to their superior mechanical properties compared to traditional materials, such as aluminium.

In this video, we explore an airplane model factory in Southern China where die cast models are crafted. The staff demonstrate various processes, including metal polishing, painting, and assembly. The ...

The sustainability of any solution, programme, or policy must be scientifically proven, socially acceptable, and economically viable. If conceived like the sustainable plastic waste management policy ...

In the last 18 months we’ve witnessed three fatal plane crashes involving aircraft models with previously flawless safety records. Last week’s Air India disaster, in which 241 passengers and crew were ...

Pitting corrosion is a significant failure mechanism in aging aircraft structures, potentially leading to catastrophic structural failures. This study investigates the stress distribution around ...

SINGAPORE: A man who crashed a model aircraft into a tennis court at Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) was fined S$7,000 (US$5,400) on Tuesday (May 20). Ng Tchi Mun, 68, had pleaded guilty to operating an ...

The Model 281 Proteus and Model 401 Sierra were on static display at Nellis Air Force Base for Aviation Nation 2025. Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, hosted the Aviation Nation 2025 airshow on Apr. 5-6, ...

Collaborating with Twomuch Studio, Pangram Pangram’s latest type family pays homage to a satisfying, and at times frustrating, pastime. A childhood staple, many will have their own experiences of ...