Military

Astronautics Selected by Nova Systems for Secure Airborne Mission System

Astronautics Selected by Nova Systems for Secure Airborne Mission System

Joy Finnegan

Astronautics Corporation of America’s AeroSync Max, a wireless air-ground communications system (AGCS), has been selected by Nova Systems for more than 20 additional installations on its airborne C4ISR mission systems solution for Leonardo AW139/189 and Sikorsky S-92 helicopters deployed in a search and rescue (SAR) role with customers in Europe. For the Nova Systems application, Astronautics’ AeroSync Max acts as a secure data gateway that within seconds captures, filters, and converts mission system data into data formatted for the aircraft’s flight management system (FMS), acting as a secure pipeline towardsthe FMS.  Similarly, AeroSync Max acts as an avionics data gateway between surveillance equipment and the mission system. “Astronautics is proud to continue supporting Nova Systems with a tailored AeroSyncMax solution…

Lincoln Electric Launches Sprinter 180Si 

Joy Finnegan

Lincoln Electric introduces the Sprinter 180Si stick welder. This versatile machine delivers superior arc performance for stick welding combined with advanced TIG functionality, all wrapped up in a portable, lightweight package, thanks to the newest inverter technology.  The 180Si is designed with a maximum output of 180 amps to enable exceptional stick welding quality. Operators…

Aurion Develops Clean-Tech Machining

Aurion Machining Technologies has developed new technology using ionized air as a trailblazing clean-tech alternative for metal working fluids and emulsions in parts manufacturing. Ionized air helps achieve high quality machining results — and it is safe for employees and environmentally friendly Aurion technology is fully compliant with modern sustainability regulations which require end-to-end clean-tech…

PPG Adds Two Adhesives to Aerospace Product Portfolio

Joy Finnegan

PPG announced that it has added two adhesives to its aerospace portfolio: PPG PR-2940 epoxy syntactic paste adhesive (ESPA) for bonding the internal structures of an aircraft; and PPG PR-2936, an adhesive that incorporates the properties of a shim and sealant for attaching the outer skin of an aircraft to the internal structures. “We are…

Airbus UpNext Flight Demonstrator Successfully Executes AI-based Navigation and Cooperative Control Using CoreAVI’s SafeAI Software Suite

Joy Finnegan

Airbus has announced a successful flight test of their Auto’Mate (autonomous in-flight refueling) demonstrator utilizing CoreAVI’s GPU accelerated AI software stack, including VkCore SC and ComputeCore. The Airbus Auto’Mate represents a significant industry milestone by demonstrating Autonomous Assets Air to Air Refuelling operations flying with three manned drones Airbus DT-25s, and two more digital twins,…

Service Electrical Vehicles Safely with the New Electric Vehicle General Maintenance Kit from Snap-on Industrial

Joy Finnegan

The new Electric Vehicle General Maintenance Kit from Snap-on Industrial provides technicians with all the hand tools they need to service electric vehicles safely and reliably. The Electric Vehicle General Maintenance Kit (EVTECHCARTO) contains an assortment of 270 hand tools, which are composite in design to prevent electricity from reaching the technician’s hand, ensuring excellent protection without compromising…

Jelmar Launches New Industrial-Strength Cleaning Solution Delivering Advanced Results

Jelmar, maker of CLR Brands, CLR PRO and Tarn-X, announced the launch of a new industrial cleaning product CLR PRO MAX Industrial Descaler. The cleaner is specifically engineered to deliver faster, deeper results and dissolve and eliminate scale and rust build up from drains and industrial equipment that heats and cools liquids. “In independent laboratory…

AvionTEq Enters into a Multi-Year Exclusive Agreement with Flight Data Systems for HHMPI and Flight Data Readouts

Joy Finnegan

AvionTEq announced that they have entered into a multi-year exclusive contract with Flight Data Systems (FDS) for supply of HHMPI (Handheld Multi-Purpose Interface) units and flight data readout services. Flight Data Systems (FDS) stands as a premier provider of readout reports, catering to MRO facilities, commercial airlines, and defense organizations on a global scale. FDS…

RTX Names Christopher T. Calio to Succeed Gregory J. Hayes as CEO

Joy Finnegan

In a planned leadership transition, RTX recently announced thatChristopher T. Calio, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Gregory J. Hayes as chief executive officer at the 2024 RTX Annual Shareowners Meeting scheduled for May 2. Hayes will continue to serve as executive chairman of RTX. Calio was also appointed to the company’s board of…

Eaton Names John Sapp President, Aerospace Group; Nanda Kumar to Retire

Joy Finnegan

Eaton recently announced that John Sapp has joined the company effective December 4, 2023. He will succeed Nanda Kumar as the president of Eaton’s Aerospace Group upon Kumar’s retirement on March 31, 2024. Sapp will report to Paulo Ruiz, president and chief operating officer, Industrial Sector, and will join Eaton’s senior leadership team. “Nanda is…

Announcing 7th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit

Defense Strategies Institute announced the 6th Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit is returning to Huntsville, AL on January 31 – February 1 at the Jackson Center. The 2024 Summit boasts an expanded exhibit hall, increased networking, and access to top decision makers from across the military commands. Speakers at this forum will highlight key…