In a collaborative effort between the United Kingdom and France, the Concorde was born. It was the world’s first supersonic commercial aircraft which was a cut above the rest and, perhaps, a few decades before its time. Having invested so much in building this revolutionary supersonic commercial aircraft, why did the Concorde fail?
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of 5G technology and how it could change our lives forever. 5G is the next-generation cellular data network and is slated to drastically improve wireless connections and data transfer rates. It will also be far more capable to power some of the most advanced technologies used in smart cities and autonomous vehicles among others.
Experts predict that 5G technology could have a huge impact on several sectors including manufacturing, defence and medical. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the most FAQs on 5G. Find out how it works, how fast the connection speed really is and whether 5G is safe.
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In the world of construction, every little detail matters and that includes the quality of materials, workmanship and the level of insulation for lower energy consumption. One thing you may not know is the significant difference window design can have. In this article, we take a closer look at a triple-pane window design from the 1990s that helped improve urban efficiency by some margin.
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The new Boeing hypersonic aircraft concept could be a spiritual successor to the Mach 3 SR-71 Blackbird. At the AIAA SciTech aerospace forum, Boeing presented an artist’s rendering of the hypersonic aircraft concept delta-wing jet where it received a lot of attention.
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Biomimicry, also known as biologically inspired engineering, involves the study and imitation of nature to help solve human challenges. The aviation sector is filled with examples of biomimicry which have provided engineers with invaluable insights from the flight of birds to the movement of sharks.
As a result of carefully studying the movement of animals, we have been able to make aircraft lighter and more fuel-efficient. Few projects, though, look as close to the real thing as the Macrobat, a new bird-shaped air taxi that can take off with a nearly vertical trajectory.
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Since PRV Engineering provides specialist services to the aerospace sector, we like to share all the latest news and interesting updates from around the world. Few stories are as exciting as the new mid-sized liquid hydrogen plane that can fly anywhere in the world with only one stop for refuelling.
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Metal fabrication is the process of cutting steel, aluminium or other materials into shapes to produce certain products. The metal fabrication process usually starts with a design that has been drawn up or otherwise conceived by a designer or an engineer. This design is then translated into blueprints by the contractor or engineer and then used to make the desired product. In this article, we look at some of the materials used during the fabrication process and how it all works.
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The aviation sector is filled with innovations that are setting the tone for the future with eVTOL aircraft leading the charge. Several companies have created impressive designs but this new Transwing design is something else offering improved efficiency across the board.
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We are in for an exciting time in aviation as the world’s first unmanned helicopter has taken flight. Introducing the K-MAX TITAN from Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation. They’ve successfully launched a maiden flight of the world’s first heavy-lift unmanned helicopter for the commercial market. Keep reading as you’ll want to watch the fascinating video from Kaman.
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Decarbonising The Aviation Sector: Electric vs Hydrogen Aircraft
We harnessed the power of flight more than a century ago when Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled aeroplane flight. Over time, this technology advanced allowing people to connect from all over the world fast than ever. However, this form of transport relies entirely on fossil fuels and that’s not a sustainable, long-term solution. If we are to succeed in decarbonising the aviation sector, we need another plan but will it be electric planes or hydrogen aircraft?
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