Canadian Sensors Tackle High-Altitude Ice-Crystal Threat

Originally published by Graham Warwick for Aviation Week & Space Technology on April 18th 2016 Canada’s climate and reliance on aviation has established the country as a center for icing research. Its latest achievement is development of two ice-particle...

The Race for the Ultra-Efficient Jet Engine of the Future

Originally posted by Richard Martin for Technology Review on March 23 2016 Although early flights have not been trouble-free, the new turbofan engines promise more efficiency and lower carbon emissions. The commercial aviation industry emits 705 million metric tons of...

Boom Time for Civil Engine Makers

Civil engine production-rate records are set to tumble; military makers face more uncertainty by Guy Norris for Aviation Week & Space Technology, Jan 5 2016 Propelled by the extraordinary surge in demand for single-aisle aircraft, both CFM International, the...