(IA) Commerical Aerospace News - Jan 20th, 2023
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AEROSPACE BRIEFS
FAA has struggled to modernize computer, air traffic operations
Raytheon Technologies completes first engine run of hybrid-electric demonstrator
FAA giving airlines another year to fix altimeters that can’t handle 5G signals
The moon beckons once again, and this time NASA wants to stay
NUMBER-ONE FOR TAKEOFF
Space Force eyes space nuclear power for propulsion and payloads on future small reconnaissance satellites
JETSON, which is part of the STAR-FISH initiative, seeks to develop enabling technologies for space-based radioisotope power systems.
UP IN THE AIR
NASA selects concepts for experimental space tech study
All NIAC studies are in the very early stages of conceptual development and are not considered official NASA missions.
Trio of European NewSpace companies demo orbital demonstration collision avoidance system
The mission will serve as a precursor for an end-to-end space traffic management (STM) solution for increased spacecraft safety.
Pulse Aviation chooses Embraer-X's Beacon MRO platform
Embraer-X's Beacon is a maintenance coordination platform connecting resources and professionals for faster return-to-service aircraft.
UK's CAA gives ZeroAvia CAA the green light for new hydrogen-electric test flights
ZeroAvia gets permit to fly for retrofitted Dornier 228 from the Civil Aviation Authority, following successful groundtesting campaign.
COMMERCIAL AVIATION
LCI selects Elroy Air's Chaparral autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft
The Chaparral is designed for aerial transport of up to 500 lbs of goods over a 300 nautical mile range.
Collins Aerospace and Materna IPS team on passenger processing tech
Agreement to bring increased efficiencies to airports, airline industry globally.
NEWS FROM OUR ALL-ACCESS MEMBERS
Space+: Creating a Framework for Specialized Workmanship Standards
The Space and Military Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum provides guidelines for ensuring workmanship quality in space hardware.
NEW PRODUCTS
Battery protector fuse that safeguards battery packs from overcharge or overheating offered by Littlefuse
The ITV9550 has an embedded fuse and heater that interrupt the battery pack's charging or discharging circuit before overcharge or overheating.
Microcontroller-controlled smart power supplies for industrial and medical applications offered by TDK-Lambda
Intelligent fan speed control uses a microcontroller algorithm to monitor temperature of the primary converter and each individual secondary module.
Emergency locator transmitter (ELT) that uses satellite navigation for aviation safety certified by Orolia
Non-rechargeable lithium batteries comply with U.S. FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) TSO-C142b/DO227A special conditions standards.
Industrial-grade diodes for rugged automotive power electronics applications introduced by Nexperia
Rectifiers are for onboard chargers and inverters in electric vehicles, power converters, PV inverters, and power supplies in industrial applications.
