The FAA Aerospace Forecast predicts that through 2031, the general aviation fleet will increase at an average annual rate of 0.9%, growing from an estimated 224,172 in 2010 to 270,920 aircraft in 2031. Aerospace Manufacturing and Design serves the aerospace industry by providing timely information on manufacturing processes and design parameters involved in …

Nov 21, 2024 · Molex, headquartered in Lisle, Illinois and a global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, has reached an agreement to purchase AirBorn Inc., an employee-owned company headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defense ...

Nov 14, 2024 · In aerospace and defense manufacturing, rigorous inventory tracking and traceability – from raw materials and components to subassemblies and final products – are essential for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.Each item must be traceable by a lot/batch or serial number, enabling manufacturers to …

Aug 14, 2024 · Toray Composite Materials America Inc., manufacturer and supplier of carbon fiber and prepreg materials, recently celebrated the commissioning of its upgraded carbon fiber production line in Decatur, Alabama.The upgrade doubles the production capacity of the TORAYCA™ T1100 carbon fiber, a component in the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA).

Dec 22, 2024 · Our list of readers’ 2024 favorite news stories begins with Boom Supersonic completing construction of its Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina, in June.. Read about Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator inaugural flight a few months earlier.

Nov 13, 2024 · The capability and reach of artificial intelligence (AI) are continually expanding to meet the needs of increasing complexity of systems in many industries, including the space industry.

Jan 10, 2025 · Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors N.V. are expanding a partnership to accelerate aviation product development and chart the path for autonomous flight. This builds on the companies’ existing relationship, which is focused on helping optimize how building management systems sense and securely control energy consumption.

Mar 31, 2020 · A little more than three years after separating from Alcoa Inc., engineered metal products company Arconic Inc. is splitting again. On April 1, 2020, the company’s Engineered Products and Forgings business (jet engine components, aircraft fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged wheels) become Howmet Aerospace Inc. The Global Rolled Products business (sheet, plate, rolled ...

Dec 31, 2024 · 2024 Favorites: #1 Article –2024 Forecast. Commercial aircraft demand outpaces production as manufacturers struggle to keep up.

Aug 8, 2024 · The aerospace industry demands the utmost precision in every component. Even minor deviations can have catastrophic consequences. This is where coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) come into play.