Hypersonic aircraft represent the pinnacle of aerospace innovation, where speed exceeds Mach 5, propelling aviation into the future. Recent breakthroughs in controlling these aircraft using light-based technology are paving the way for safer and more efficient travel at unprecedented speeds. Optical sensor technology is becoming an integral part of hypersonic aircraft, providing crucial data for flight control and ensuring passenger safety.
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2024
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Jul
2024
With the Farnborough International Airshow highlighting the latest in aviation technology, it’s the perfect time to explore the vital but often overlooked discipline that enables these innovations: precision engineering services. PRV, with its extensive expertise in custom fabrication and precision engineering services, plays a vital role in supporting the aviation industry’s push towards more advanced, efficient, and safer aircraft.
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May
2024
Considering the precision required in aerospace design, integrating cutting-edge materials and protective coatings for aircraft stands as a pillar in advancing modern designs. These technologies not only enhance aircraft performance and safety but also contribute significantly to the sustainability goals of the industry. In this article, you will gain a better understanding of the significant role of protective coatings for aircraft manufacturing, offering insights into their benefits and applications.
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May
2024
Aircraft design is a field defined by constant innovation and meticulous attention to detail. Every component and every system on an aircraft is a testament to the precision required in aerospace engineering. This precision is crucial not only for performance and efficiency but also for the safety and reliability of flight operations.
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Dec
2023
At the forefront of space innovation, Rolls-Royce recently showcased its groundbreaking Micro-Reactor concept at the esteemed UK Space Conference in Belfast. This event marked a significant milestone in the UK Space Agency-backed research initiative, which aims to pioneer the first modular nuclear reactor for lunar exploration. The introduction of this Micro-Reactor model stirred widespread interest across various industries, signifying a new era in space technology.
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Sep
2023
The aeronautics industry is soaring towards unparalleled heights, constantly evolving with innovations that not only break barriers but also reimagine the very essence of flight. One such game-changing development comes from Bristol-based Aeralis, a company that has not just launched a new aircraft, but rather a revolutionary modular jet concept that’s set to redefine the aviation landscape.
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Sep
2023
The dawn of a new era in aviation is on the horizon. One that promises the thrills of supersonic flight, but without those deafening sonic booms. How, you ask? Enter the X-59 QueSST supersonic jet, an experimental marvel from NASA.
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Oct
2022
Deep hole drilling is a machining process that can produce holes up to ten times deeper than the diameter of the hole and is suitable for a variety of metals, including the strongest of superalloys. Deep hole drilling services require special tools and setups to deliver high-pressure coolant, cleanly evacuate chips and reach the depth-to-diameter. Deep hole drilling, also known as gun drilling, is a highly-specialised machining operation that only a few engineering companies can perform, including PRV Engineering. Here is a closer look at some of the processes, applications and pros and cons.
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Sep
2022
British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce and Air China are entering into a new Joint Venture to build a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. The new facility, Beijing Aero Engine Services Company Limited, will provide essential MRO support on several engines. This Joint Venture between Rolls-Royce and Air China is a result of the United States increasingly implementing export restrictions on advanced technology and limited international travel.
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Apr
2022
With all the talk about more sustainability in the aviation sector, it turns out old cooking oil could power the world’s largest passenger airliner. That is exactly what happened on the 28th of March 2022 when an Airbus A380 performed a first flight powered by 100% sustainable fuel.
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