Sentences with phrase «aircraft fuel systems»

Developed software using C and performed integration for the COMAC C919 Aircraft Fuel System.

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We are also investing in this field ourselves: one of our airlines, Virgin Australia, is working in partnership with Dynamotive Energy Systems and Renewable Oil to develop an alternative jet fuel that will enable our global aircraft fleet to transition to clean energy.

2 On the ground, a computer system uses the flight data to calculate the ideal spacing for each aircraft to maintain a fuel - efficient and continuous descent to the runway.

Valve technology took off in 1958 when engineer and Edwards founder Miles «Lowell» Edwards applied his experience designing hydraulic debarking methods for the lumber industry and a fuel - injection system for World War II aircraft to the medical arena.

It was recorded at 01:30 coordinated universal time (UTC) on 8 March; the last transmission from flight MH370, an electronic «handshake» between the aircraft's communication system and a satellite, took place at 00:19 UTC, when the plane is estimated to have run out of fuel.

Using the Stampede supercomputer at the Texas Advanced Computing Center, as well as computing systems at NASA and UM, Martins has developed improved wing designs capable of burning less fuel, as well as tools that help the aerospace industry build more efficient aircraft.

These small pressure carburetors eventually evolved into the Bendix RSA series multi-point continuous - flow fuel injection system which is still sold on new aircraft.

Aerospace (9 % of sales; 10 % of profit): sells fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems used in commercial and military aircraft.

The extra engine — which was not connected to the aircraft's power or fuel systems — went on a regularly scheduled Qantas flight from Sydney to Johannesburg (QF63).

EU ODS Regulations * No change to halon critical use list but EC chaired regulatory committee given authority to change the list and / or set time limits * DG Environment proposal contains the following end dates for aviation critical uses o Cargo compartment fixed systems — can not be installed on new aircraft after 2015, end of critical use exemption is 2030 o Cabin / crew compartment portables — 2010, 2015 o Engine nacelles and APU — 2010, 2030 o Lavatory (potty bottles)-- 2008, 2015 o Dry bays — 2010, 2030; Inert fuel tanks — 2008, 2030

Demonstration of the key technological components for solar aviation «drop - in» fuel production that enables the use of existing fuel infrastructure, fuel system, and aircraft engine, while eliminating the logistical requirements of biofuels, hydrogen, or other alternative fuels.

I have never worked with these, but the best examples I know of are air traffic management systems, where the characteristics of each aircraft, and its known position, height, speed, fuel consumption, loaded weight, etc. can be used to visualise the complex traffic movements in real time.

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With FIDO operational, Guy worked on a number of different projects, including research on the efficiency of fuel cells, research on German aviation fuel as inferred from the spectrographic analysis of aircraft exhaust, not to mention the design and testing of fuel baffles, experimental forest - clearing devices, and fuel propellant systems (including flamethrowers — an application the pacifically - minded Guy must have disliked.)

These skilled workers have to monitor and verify the aircraft systems, to check the amount of fuel used and to compare it with the plan obtained on departure.

Troubleshot, removed, installed, and checked operation of fuel system components and fuel cells on the KC - 135R / T, A10 and C - 130E / H aircraft.

Performed servicing of hydraulic systems, engine oil, fuel, and ensured lubrication of aircraft components, while performing inspecting, launching and recovering aircraft.

Performed inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, modification, calibration, installation, and / or alignment of various types of complex aircraft electronic and electro - mechanical equipment which includes but is not limited to generators, motors, landing gear, flight control and lighting, power plant, valves, hydraulics, fuel, and ignition systems.

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft electrical, power generation and distribution, navigation, instrumentation, engine, flight control, fuel, lighting, and environmental control systems.

Troubleshoot highly technical aircraft systems (pressurization, fuel, flight control, electrical, and pneumatic).

Typical responsibilities of an Airline Pilot are developing flight plans, supervising the loading and fueling of the aircraft, checking the functioning of safety systems, doing pre-flight checks, following noise regulations, using the public address system to communicate to passengers, and taking action in case of emergency.

Airline Pilots fly aircrafts and perform tasks like creating flight plans, supervising aircraft fueling, checking safety systems performance, communicating with air traffic controllers, interpreting instrument data, communicating with passengers through the public address system, and handling unexpected or emergency situations.

A typical resume sample for Pilots emphasizes duties such as developing flight plans, overseeing aircraft fueling, giving instructions to cabin crew, transmitting messages through the public address system, keeping in touch with air traffic controllers, and handling emergency situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: As Helicopter Mechanic, performed inspection and maintenance duties on various aircraft systems, including the fuel, flight control, rotor, utility, and power plant systems; checked cockpit controls, switches, and safety devices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AMERICAN AIRLINES, Bethany Beach, DE Mar 2012 — Present Pilot • Successfully thwart a potential terrorist attack from one of the passengers while onboard, by recognizing the signs and alerting the authorities before landing time • Maneuver the aircraft away from harm by avoiding the path of a hurricane which descended without warning • Manage pre-flight checks of instruments and engines to ensure compliance with set aviation rules • Ascertain that all safety systems are up and running and that any glitches are taken care of • Determine best route to reach destinations based on weather reports and other concrete information from air traffic controllers • Oversee fueling duties to ensure that they are properly being carried out • Prepare aircraft for take - off and communicate status of flight to crewmembers and passengers • Monitor in - flight data and make adjustments to deal with changing weather patterns • Handle flight emergencies by ensuring passenger safety first and ensure that no panic is created onboard • Create flight plans detailing altitude, routes and amount of fuel needed • Communicate with ground staff to obtain clearance for landing • Ascertain that noise regulation is handled properly during take - off and landing

Ability to perform installation, analysis, checkups and malfunction detection plus operational testing of flight controls, fuel systems, and all associated components for aircraft

Substantive expertise of the airframe and aircraft mechanical, pneudraulic, fuel and hydraulics, instrumentation, and / or electrical systems and the how they relate.