Composite Materials in Aviation
The development of composite materials is considered to be one of the most important advances in aviation design since aluminum was introduced in the 1920s. Development of various composite materials has had a very positive impact on the performance, shape, reliability, weight, cost and composition of modern aircraft.
The Multipurpose Antilles Super Goose
The dedicated staff of Antilles Seaplanes LLC have been diligently working on research and development leading to the production of the new “Antilles Super Goose”, a multi-purpose amphibious aircraft. Antilles Seaplanes LLC is now in a position to start accepting deposit orders for this unique airplane. The Super Goose is based on the legendary Grumman G-21 Goose which first took to the air in 1936 – an era which many consider to be the “Golden Age” of flying.
AAR Corp, Serving the Aviation Industry
Ira Eicher started to purchase military equipment and reselling it in 1951. This led to the birth of one of America’s leading engineering companies in the aviation industry, AAR Corp. What started as a small business venture, soon grew into an aviation powerhouse that is now located in Illinois and employs an estimated four thousand workers. It has gained international status, with offices in thirteen different countries, supplying both military and commercial aviation establishments with quality products and services.
The Fascinating Technology Behind Tiltrotors
A tiltrotor aircraft uses rotating propellers that are designed to be tilted in order to achieve both lift and propulsion. This design gives the aircraft the vertical lift capability of a helicopter combined with the speed and range of a turboprop airplane, opening up possibilities for use both in the military and commercially.
Aircraft Ice Detection Standard
Even a thin layer of ice on the wings of an aircraft can have disastrous consequences. With this is mind, ongoing research into aircraft ice detection has resulted in standards being set with regard to equipment used and preventative measures being taken. The new SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) International aerospace standard focuses on detecting ice before the airplane takes off.
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