From CMMs to laser scanners, measurement equipment is evolving to meet the needs of aerospace engineers
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The use of AI in air combat is no longer science fiction, with future unmanned aircraft under development that will make decisions, carry out strikes and assist friendlies
The all-electric drone carries 150lb payloads, deploys in five minutes, and serves Royal Navy and USMC front-line operations
Test equipment manufacturers are developing agile solutions to address AI integration, cybersecurity concerns and evolving certification standards in modern avionics
Debris in space is increasingly threatening the continuity of missions – in response engineers are developing ways to remove the problem
As VIP aircraft demand luxury materials and airlines seek sustainable alternatives, testing protocols must evolve to validate performance beyond standard fire safety requirements
Hypersonic vehicle developers are pushing materials testing to extreme limits to achieve speeds of beyond Mach 5
How iron bird testing has benefited Turkey’s advanced jet trainer testing program
Despite advances in computer simulation, wind tunnels remain indispensable tools for validating the aerodynamic performance of aircraft
Engineers have devised a new flight testing technique for helicopters that reduces the time it takes by up to 85%