Newswise Feature Channel: Aviation and Aeronautics

UAH HERC rover team makes STEM outreach trip to Dominican Republic hosted by INTEC University

University of Alabama Huntsville — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:05:59 EST

Winning the 2024 Human Rover Explorer Challenge (HERC) provided an engineering student team at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, the opportunity to perform STEM outreach in the Dominican Republic (DR) this summer.

Hurricane hunters, the true storm chasers

University of Miami — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:05:32 EST

A pilot's initiative to track the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane that decimated the Florida Keys marked the beginning of the era of today's legendary hurricane hunters.

Beetle that pushes dung with the help of 100 billion stars unlocks the key to better navigation systems in drones and satellites

University of South Australia — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:05:13 EST

An insect species that evolved 130 million years ago is the inspiration for a new research study to improve navigation systems in drones, robots, and orbiting satellites.

Start-up Whisper Aero uses the ORNL Summit supercomputer to test concepts for an ultraquiet electric airplane

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:05:27 EST

Whisper Aero, a start-up in Crossville, Tennessee, is revolutionizing aviation with its ultra-quiet electric ducted fan technology. Using the Summit supercomputer, the company is designing the Whisper Jet, a nine-passenger electric plane featuring 20 to 30 small, silent EDFs to drastically reduce noise and emissions compared to traditional engines. Summit's advanced simulations have accelerated their design process by over 20%, enabling rapid development and optimization of their aircraft. The technology is also being adapted for quieter commercial products like leaf blowers.

Atoms in advanced alloys find preferred neighbors when solidifying

Penn State Materials Research Institute — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:05:33 EST

A discovery that uncovered the surprising way atoms arrange themselves and find their preferred neighbors in multi-principal element alloys (MPEA) could enable engineers to "tune" these unique and useful materials for enhanced performance in specific applications ranging from advanced power plants to aerospace technologies, according to the researchers who made the finding.

Steady flight of kestrels could see aerial safety soar

University of Bristol — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:30:00 EST

A new joint study by RMIT and The University of Bristol has revealed the secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels and could inform future drone designs and flight control strategies.

UK researcher receives NSF CAREER award to create safe, smart target drone capturing

University of Kentucky — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:05:35 EST

A University of Kentucky researcher is creating innovative methods to make drones safer and smarter. Xu Jin, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.

Why New CEO Brightens Boeing's Stock Outlook

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:05:07 EST

UAH TERMINUS student group set to launch biggest, most advanced spacecraft with NASA

University of Alabama Huntsville — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:05:34 EST

This August, a student team at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, is set to launch its biggest payload yet into the upper atmosphere from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va.

Southwest Flight 425 was about 1,000 feet closer to the ground than it should've been-we'll know why soon, expert says

Virginia Tech — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:05:59 EST

A Southwest Airlines flight crew is under investigation after flying dangerously close to the ocean when attempting to land at Tampa International Airport on July 14th. The plane dropped to 150 feet above the water - the height of an average water tower - before accelerating to regain altitude. This is the third time Southwest has had a low-altitude incident this year.

Dr. Vlad Hruby Awarded 2024 Stuhlinger Medal in Electric Propulsion

Busek Co. Inc. — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:05:09 EST

Highest Honor Bestowed to Busek's Founder for Contributions to the Field of Electric Propulsion in Space

Despite Air Traffic Controller Shortages and Boeing Delays, Airlines are 'Reasonably Prepared' for Record Summer Travel, Says UMD Expert

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:05:51 EST

UMD Smith's Suresh Acharya, who has worked on airline optimization systems for decades, assesses the air travel industry amid its busy summer.

Electric aviation: Batteries that stay strong for the flight duration

University of Michigan — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:28 EST

A battery component innovation could help keep power delivery high when electric aircraft land with low charge, according to a study led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with expertise from the University of Michigan.

Biological Science Helps Fuel the Future of Electric Air Travel

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:59 EST

In a new study, a team of researchers led by Berkeley Lab used a bioscience technique to study the intricate interactions within the anode, cathode, and electrolyte of electric aircraft batteries. One of the most significant findings was the discovery that certain salts mixed into the battery electrolyte formed a protective coating on cathode particles, making them far more resistant to corrosion, thereby enhancing battery life.

Expert Available: Boeing Pleads Guilty to Criminal Fraud Related to Deadly 737 Max Crashes

George Washington University — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:34 EST

Boeing has decided to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge after it violated a deal struck with the U.S. Department of Justice in the aftermath of two deadly crashes involving the 737 Max jet. ...

Power and precision: a quantum leap in servo system technology

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:05:31 EST

A pivotal review in servo systems engineering underscores a significant leap in motor technologies and control strategies. This research encapsulates the critical advancements propelling precision and performance to new heights, essential for high-stakes industries like aerospace and medical robotics where accuracy is paramount.

Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Prosecutors Recommend DOJ to bring Criminal Charges Against Boeing

George Washington University — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:13 EST

Prosecutors are recommending to senior officials at the U.S. Department of Justice to pursue criminal charges against Boeing after finding the company violated a 2021 settlement. ...

UND faculty member patent may help take astronauts to Mars and beyond

University of North Dakota — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:05:08 EST

Pablo de Leon, (left) chair of UND's Department of Space Studies, stands with graduate students David Mateus Jimenez, Jurie Visagie and Pranika Gupta, next to a 3D printed prototype spacesuit. Photo by Joe Banish/UND Today. Imagine being an astronaut on NASA's envisioned long-haul flight to Mars, and the unthinkable happens: components on your spacesuit break.

Predicting space weather: machine learning enhances GNSS signal stability

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:05:00 EST

By leveraging geodetic GNSS receivers and a pre-trained decision tree algorithm, the research offers a cost-effective and efficient method to monitor and mitigate the adverse effects of scintillation on navigation accuracy.

Duane Hawkins of Spirit AeroSystems Joins ADDMAN as Executive Advisor to CEO

ADDMAN — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:05:22 EST

ADDMAN, one of the largest US-based 3D printing service providers, proudly announces the appointment of Duane Hawkins as an Executive Advisor to the CEO of ADDMAN.