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Boeing KC-46 tanker completes phase II receiver certification testing
aerobd.news : Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program has completed its planned Phase II receiver certification flight testing following three weeks of test flights with F-15 aircraft out of Edwards Air Force
Airbus moves Zephyr flight testing to Australia
aerobd.news : Airbus Defence has officially opened the operating base for its Zephyr drone in Wyndham, Western Australia. The high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS), the development of which was originally started
New sensor fusion hardware for autonomous military vehicles revealed
aerobd.news : As the US Army seeks to modernize its methods by developing autonomous solutions for the battlefield, finding the hardware tough enough to survive the rigors of war is
SCHIEBEL WINS CONTRACT WITH EUROPEAN MARITIME SAFETY AGENCY
aerobd.news : Schiebel, the market leader in Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), was awarded the coveted maritime surveillance service provision contract by the European Maritime Safety
Rivian debuts its first vehicle – the R1T
aerobd.news : New EV manufacturer Rivian has revealed details of its first vehicle, an all-electric five-passenger pickup truck. The R1T features a claimed driving range in excess of 400 miles,
Rolls-Royce researches engine maintenance robotics
aerobd.news : Rolls-Royce has demonstrated how robotics could be used to revolutionize engine maintenance. Initially developed for use in aerospace engines, the technologies are potentially transferable to automotive application. At
Jaguar Land Rover to launch 2019 Evoque with 48V powertrain
aerobd.news : Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled its updated Evoque for 2019. Equipped with an all-new architecture, the SUV will launch with a 48V mild-hybrid powertrain. A plug-in hybrid model
Airbus and Audi show flying taxi prototype for the first time
aerobd.news : Airbus, Audi and its design consultancy Italdesign have demonstrated a prototype of their flying taxi concept “Pop.Up Next” for the first time. The companies presented a 1:4 scale
Mahle opens vehicle electronics R&D center in Valencia
aerobd.news : Mahle has inaugurated its new research and development center for vehicle electronics at its base in Valencia, Spain. As capabilities at the facility are built up, employees will
Bestfly enters rotary market with addition of two Leonardo AW139 helicopters in partnership with Héli-Union
aerobd.news : Bestfly, the Angola-based aviation services company has entered the rotary market with the addition of two Leonardo AW139 helicopters to its Luanda-based fleet in partnership with Héli-Union. The
AEDC marks 50 years of service for one of its most important wind tunnels
aerobd.news : Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tennessee is celebrating 50 years of service for its 4T wind tunnel, which has been used for the development of new weapons
Researchers test carbon nanotube aircraft de-icing system
aerobd.news : Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have developed a new system to prevent ice from building up on aircraft. Conventional anti-icing systems on most passenger aircraft are based on