by EnviroTREC | Nov 27, 2023
Variable camber is an intended feature of future aircraft wings that will change the main aerofoil’s camber, or curvature, during flight for improved fuel efficiencies and green aviation operations. A simple example is provided in Figure 1, which indicates how the...
by EnviroTREC | Oct 27, 2023
During this pivotal moment for the aviation sector, where the imperative to meet escalating travel demands clashes with the urgent need to diminish its environmental impact, Bombardier, the renowned Canadian aerospace manufacturer, is spearheading a revolution with...
by EnviroTREC | Oct 17, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Canada announced a week ago (on Oct 11, 2023) that it had achieved its 200th Engine Type Certification. In this case, the PW127XT-L Regional Turboprop will be moved into production and ultimately into service for the ATR 42-600S regional turboprop...
by EnviroTREC | Aug 31, 2023
The USAF1. announced a major project for developing a Piloted Blended Wing Body (BWB) Demonstrator on August 16, 2023. This proposed project will build an airliner-scale piloted blended-wing-body demonstrator in partnership with Northrup Grumman and JetZero. Figure 1:...
by EnviroTREC | Jul 31, 2023
Aerodynamic technology continues to progress and develop new designs for airplanes and wings, each with significantly reduced drag. One new technology that has made more recent progress is Laminar Flow Control. There are several forms of Laminar Flow Control (LFC)...
