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Aurora Flight Sciences designed, built, and tested the Phantom Eye Wing for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system is a technology demonstrator designed to stay aloft at 65,000 feet for up to four days for persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance or communications missions. The 150 foot span wing is built in three sections using Out Of Autoclave (OOA) composite materials. The wing is comprised of core-stiffened bonded assemblies with integrally flanged internal ribs and spars. High-speed machined metallic fittings are used for the wing joints and mounting interfaces for the 10 control surfaces. The tension strap braced wing design reduces root bending moments, allowing the aspect ratio of 28 wing to have a low mass, contributing to the extraordinary vehicle performance. A building block approach involving coupon level, sub-component, and full-scale testing to 100% design limit load test was used to validate the design and analysis methodology. The sub-component testing of the spar and its critical joint and strut attachment elements included innovative low-cost environmental conditioning of the test article to -100deg F. The bonded wing was designed and manufactured at 12% below the allocated system weight and successfully met all programmatic cost and schedule requirements.

Aurora also participated in the Phantom Eye propulsion system development under contract to Boeing, using our high altitude propulsion test chamber for full mission simulation testing of the hydrogen powered propulsion system at 65,000ft altitude.

For more information, please visit - http://www.aurora.aero/

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Stella, a new Premium Economy passenger seat with radically redesigned architecture, employs a single Crane actuator to move the seat pan 6" forward and 3" downward offering unrivalled space and up to 40 degrees recline within a fixed outer shell which does not recline into the space of the passenger behind. With the latest hardware and software technology from Crane Aerospace we will create a fully integrated, value-added system with a central control panel in the crew area, through which it will be possible to upgrade online, at check-in or on board and use a variety of charging methods which don't need to be cash based, including credit and debit cards, loyalty cards, frequent flyer programs and air miles.

Stella seamlessly converts from Economy to Premium to offer improved comfort. The ability to vary the ratio of Premium to Economy seats, entirely according to fluctuating passenger demand on any flight, without having to physically alter the seat pitch, has been described by one analyst as 'the most exciting development in aviation in over 30 years' With two way migration to Premium, both from Business lie flats in the wake of the global financial crisis and from Economy because people are getting taller and are looking for more leg room, usually only available by the emergency exits, Ancillary Revenue Generation is going to be the one factor that will lift airline profits in a new age. The break even cost analysis is low, with only 8% uptake of converted seats at say $20 necessary. But the payback is colossal with $1.6m per 150 pax aircraft per annum typically and easily achieved.

For more information, please visit - http://www.blueskydesigners.com/

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MINI RESCUE Pocket/Float™ is a patented and DARPA-funded compact floatation and rescue system that provides Day/Night emergency signaling and redundant personal floatation capability. The MINI RESCUE Pocket/Float™ is rugged and reliable comprising netted inflatable structures that can withstand high energy environments. The MRPF is designed to be worn/stowed on the waterborne warfighter (at all times) to provide a baseline back-up floatation/signaling device in the case of unexpected emergencies that result in a man overboard scenario. MRPF can also be air-dropped to survivors via manned or unmanned aircraft.

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Ultem Foam - This thermoformable, rigid foam with a uniform cell structure is ideal as the structural core in multi-layer systems. Ultem foam meets Ohio State University (OSU) performance levels below 50/50, and offers low moisture absorption, excellent energy absorption and low dielectric loss. It is also transparent to radar. The Ultem foam product family includes grades with three different densities:  60 kg/m3 (3.8 lb/ft3); 80 kg/m3 (5lb/ft3); and 110 kg/m3 (6.9 lb/ft3). All three grades are manufactured as foam boards by SABIC Innovative Plastics. The boards are suitable for a number of composite manufacturing processes including machining, vacuum bagging, compression molding, and thermoforming. Ultem foam is compatible with metals and thermoset laminate materials, potentially eliminating adhesives and other secondary operations that are common to the aircraft industry.

For more information, please visit - www.sabic-ip.com

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The patented, proprietary design concept embodied in the iCACHE approach to the installation of aircraft In Flight Entertainment (IFE) and In-Seat Power (ISP) systems has revolutionized the cabin environment.  By installing the basic system hardware in clusters under the cabin floor rather than in units underneath the seats, not only is a cleaner, more passenger friendly cabin presented, but the system components are also housed in a clean, protected environment which provides greatly improved reliability and safety.  In addition, the design allows the use of fewer components to achieve the same level of service to the customer which reduces the airline capital investment.  This concept is flexible enough to be used with the equipment from any IFE or ISP manufacturer. 

For more information, please visit - www.inflightcanada.com

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The magnetic braking and ground maneuvering system reduce aircraft burn by up to 24.84% or more by implementing a safer and more effective magnetic braking and ground maneuvering system, which incorporates the use of in-wheel motor/generators within the landing gear wheels.

The revolutionary system allows for electric powered taxiing and replaces friction based brakes with magnetic braking and provides for ground maneuvering capability wherein the system allows for the introduction of lightweight composites to replace the aluminum alloy wheels and is operationally lighter due to not having to ferry taxi fuel to the next airport.

It significantly lowers operational and MRO cost structures (3.3 to 4 million USD a year per each aircraft) while improving performance and safety due to the lack of brake fade and increased speed of control dynamics by staying within the electric domain of operation.

For more information, please visit - http://delosaerospace.com/Page1.php

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MinIM™ is a full 6 degree of freedom inertial measurement unit, developed in response to a need for lower weight, size and cost, ideal to support greater precision in smaller weapons. Around one cubic inch in size and weighing less than 2oz, .it measures rotational and linear acceleration, supporting guidance, navigation and control of a range of customer systems.

AIS MEMS gyros are in service in over 40,000 systems worldwide including the first proven gun hard system. Over the last 10 years silicon MEMS have enabled a reduction in size and weight of inertial systems on range of weapons.

This latest development, MinIMT, is one quarter of the size and weight of the current AIS product, this size and cost combination opens up a whole range of new markets to the benefits of reliable, rugged navigation and guidance

The primary focus is to answer the pressing need for effective guidance of smaller guided munitions and projectiles, creating smaller smarter weapons that offer increased precision and reduced collateral damage. Our unique silicon design enables the system to function in high roll rate environments, a key parameter in ever smaller munitions. Other potential markets include the control of smaller unmanned aircraft and air launched systems plus the creation of operational troop navigation and tracking systems.

For more information, please visit - www.atlanticinertial.com

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Ultem Foam - This thermoformable, rigid foam with a uniform cell structure is ideal as the structural core in multi-layer systems. Ultem foam meets Ohio State University (OSU) performance levels below 50/50, and offers low moisture absorption, excellent energy absorption and low dielectric loss. It is also transparent to radar. The Ultem foam product family includes grades with three different densities:  60 kg/m3 (3.8 lb/ft3); 80 kg/m3 (5lb/ft3); and 110 kg/m3 (6.9 lb/ft3). All three grades are manufactured as foam boards by SABIC Innovative Plastics. The boards are suitable for a number of composite manufacturing processes including machining, vacuum bagging, compression molding, and thermoforming. Ultem foam is compatible with metals and thermoset laminate materials, potentially eliminating adhesives and other secondary operations that are common to the aircraft industry.

For more information, please visit - www.sabic-ip.com

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AlteosT interactive window systems are revolutionary aircraft shading systems that allow passengers the ability to electronically control the amount of light entering their windows. They are tunable to the passenger's desired amount of light transmission, giving passengers the ability to control the tint of their window at the touch of a button. Passengers can set their window from a bright clear state to a totally dark state or to an intermediate level, which allows passengers to eliminate glare without eliminating their view.

Alteos windows represent a state-of-the-art chemical process. The construction consists of two layers of glass lined with a conductive coating, sealed off at the edges with a gap in between. The gap is filled with an electrochromic gel. When an electrical current is passed through it causes the gel to darken. Different settings allow passengers to maintain different levels of light transmission depending on sunlight intensity and passenger preference. One of the biggest advantages is the ability to control Alteos windows through the cabin management system.

For more information, please visit - www.ppgaerospace.com/alteos

Product Description:

MinIM™ is a full 6 degree of freedom inertial measurement unit, developed in response to a need for lower weight, size and cost, ideal to support greater precision in smaller weapons. Around one cubic inch in size and weighing less than 2oz, .it measures rotational and linear acceleration, supporting guidance, navigation and control of a range of customer systems.

AIS MEMS gyros are in service in over 40,000 systems worldwide including the first proven gun hard system. Over the last 10 years silicon MEMS have enabled a reduction in size and weight of inertial systems on range of weapons.

This latest development, MinIMT, is one quarter of the size and weight of the current AIS product, this size and cost combination opens up a whole range of new markets to the benefits of reliable, rugged navigation and guidance

The primary focus is to answer the pressing need for effective guidance of smaller guided munitions and projectiles, creating smaller smarter weapons that offer increased precision and reduced collateral damage. Our unique silicon design enables the system to function in high roll rate environments, a key parameter in ever smaller munitions. Other potential markets include the control of smaller unmanned aircraft and air launched systems plus the creation of operational troop navigation and tracking systems.

For more information, please visit - www.atlanticinertial.com

Product Description:

Aurora Flight Sciences designed, built, and tested the Phantom Eye Wing for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned airborne system is a technology demonstrator designed to stay aloft at 65,000 feet for up to four days for persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance or communications missions. The 150 foot span wing is built in three sections using Out Of Autoclave (OOA) composite materials. The wing is comprised of core-stiffened bonded assemblies with integrally flanged internal ribs and spars. High-speed machined metallic fittings are used for the wing joints and mounting interfaces for the 10 control surfaces. The tension strap braced wing design reduces root bending moments, allowing the aspect ratio of 28 wing to have a low mass, contributing to the extraordinary vehicle performance. A building block approach involving coupon level, sub-component, and full-scale testing to 100% design limit load test was used to validate the design and analysis methodology. The sub-component testing of the spar and its critical joint and strut attachment elements included innovative low-cost environmental conditioning of the test article to -100deg F. The bonded wing was designed and manufactured at 12% below the allocated system weight and successfully met all programmatic cost and schedule requirements.

Aurora also participated in the Phantom Eye propulsion system development under contract to Boeing, using our high altitude propulsion test chamber for full mission simulation testing of the hydrogen powered propulsion system at 65,000ft altitude.

For more information, please visit - http://www.aurora.aero/