The Open Rotor Fan – Returns Again and Under Development!

The Open Rotor Fan – Returns Again and Under Development!

What is very exciting about the open rotor fan is that it has had a long history and is still under development. The “IATA Aircraft Technology Roadmap to 2050” rates this technology as being about the TRL level 3 (demonstration and analysis of critical functions)....
EnviroTREC holds AGM 2022

EnviroTREC holds AGM 2022

After going through two years of pandemic protocols and COVID-19 regimes for convening a Board Meeting and AGM for an international organization, our Board finally met in person on September 14th for its 2022 gathering. The 2022 EnviroTREC Board Meeting and AGM were...
The Future of Aviation Propulsion 

The Future of Aviation Propulsion 

Plane icon created by Freepik – Flaticon EnviroTREC, was formed to support the development and growth of the Glacier engine testing facility in Thompson, Manitoba.  Providing more than ten years of successful icing certification testing for new engine...
A Great Light Show Along the 49th Parallel

A Great Light Show Along the 49th Parallel

The week of Oct 10th, 2021, provided many Canadians and US residents with an extraordinarily light show. People in many Canadian cities such as Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg, as well as US residents of  Seattle, New York, and parts in between, were able to see...
EnviroTREC has a new Executive Director

EnviroTREC has a new Executive Director

After over 10 years as the Executive Director of EnviroTREC, David Simpson is retiring effective July 8th, 2021.  David wishes to thank all those in the Manitoba aerospace community that have been instrumental in the progress achieved by EnviroTREC. Kim Olson...
Smart Factory and Industry 4.0

Smart Factory and Industry 4.0

The term Smart Factory describes an environment where machinery and equipment are able to improve processes through automation and self-optimization. The benefits extend beyond just the physical production of goods to functions like planning, supply chain logistics,...