NASA to test adaptive wing concept
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OCT
27

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TECHNOLOGY

NASA To Test Drag-Reducing Inflight Wing Folding

Folding wings could become commonplace on future aircraft as wingspans increase in an effort to reduce drag and fuel burn.

DEFENSE

Improved Gray Eagle Flights To Begin This Week

The improved General Atomics unmanned aerial vehicle incorporates several engineering change proposals into the already-adopted MQ-1C Gray Eagle.

 

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MRO

Will Virtual Reality Shape The Future of MRO Training?

Every few years, a new technology with the potential to transform the aviation maintenance industry comes along. Recently the spotlight has fallen on tech such as wearable devices, drones for inspections, and virtual reality applications.

PODCAST

Podcast: Is A Business Aviation Revival On The Way?

Ahead of NBAA next week, our editors discuss the state of the business aviation industry, the factors that could help revive it and how retrofitting used aircraft is the next big thing.

 

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COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Last Call For ATW Achievement Award Nominations

This is the last week to enter for the 43rd Annual ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards; the nominations form will close at midnight US eastern Friday, Oct. 28.

 

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