Sagetech ADS-B Technology Selected for NextGen Satellite Constellation
(Ed. Note) What is ADS-B?: ADS-B makes flying significantly safer for the aviation community. When using this system both pilots and controllers will see the same radar picture. With past systems such as the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) aircraft could only see other aircraft equipped with the same technology. With ADS-B, information is sent to aircraft using ADS-B In, which displays all aircraft in the area, even those not equipped with ADS-B technology. Source: Wikipeida
Sagetech ADS-B Technology Selected for NextGen Satellite Constellation (via redOrbit)
A revolutionary advancement in air traffic management that will be hosted on Iridium’s second-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. Hood River, Oregon USA (PRWEB) August 16, 2012 Sagetech Corporation has won a subcontract by Harris Corporation, an international communications company…
Hypersonic X-51 Fails In Latest Test
X-51A Mach 5 Testing (Source: Wikipedia)
AviationWeek is reporting that the latest trial of the X-51 hypersonic experimental aircraft has failed again. This news has been confirmed by a number of sources. Apparently one of the fins stabilizing the craft failed to function correctly, and the vehicle was lost over the Pacific. The sad thing is that they were never able to even start the scramjet. The USAF apparently has one prototype left, but they’re unsure whether they’ll fly it yet. The test was an attempt to remedy the failure of last year which received much publicity. It looks again like jetsetting American hamsters will have to wait longer for their x-51 enabled short hop to Tokyo.
Airbus A320 to Be Equipped With Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Increased Efficiency
Airbus A320 to Be Equipped With Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Increased Efficiency (via The Green Optimistic)
Though the hydrogen fuel cells used nowadays are not powerful enough that commercial aircraft engines can be replaced by them, it doesn’t mean that they are not effective enough to make air travel more efficient. Airbus flight tests have shown 15% decreases in fuel consumption. The environmental…
Diesel Emerging As New Technology of Choice for General Aviation Fuel
Diesel Emerging As New Technology of Choice for General Aviation (via PR Newswire)
Cessna’s New Turbodiesel Engine Is “A Major Step” In Increasing Range And Lowering Operating Costs In General Aviation WASHINGTON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Having the world’s leading general aviation company make a strong commitment to using turbodiesel engines is a “welcome and major…
