The turbulent air above a wildfire is punishing to aircraft structures. The excessive and frequent loads place an inordinate number of loading cycles on an aircraft, leading to accelerated crack ...

Non-destructive inspectors diagnose structural issues without tearing an aircraft completely apart.

Applied responsibly, in-service monitoring and predictive maintenance form the backbone of sustainable, long-term operation for aging aircraft fleets.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, a manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, announced that it has completed ...

Multi-state partnership involving aerospace and defense organization 47G and key industry participants like Joby and Beta builds momentum of eVTOL aircraft flight across the western U.S.

Inside the massive testing hangars across Seattle and Everett, the world's biggest jetliners are turned into mechanical lab rats. Hydraulic actuators yank their wings skyward, compressors simulate ...

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recommended the inspection of all Allied Air aircraft by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for potential mechanical and structural ...

Long-Term Effects on Structural Integrity Freeze–thaw cycles rarely cause sudden structural failure. Instead, the damage develops gradually. Small cracks expand, surfaces weaken, and materials lose ...

The U.S. Air Force used the T-34A Mentor (Beechcraft Model 45) for flight training in the 1950s. Credit: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force The certification standards under Federal Aviation ...