Sentences with phrase «by aircraft engines»

That compares with 28 mW / m2 trapped by all of the CO2 released by aircraft engines since the start of aviation.

The Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently approved a preliminary standard governing the emission of particulates by aircraft engines.

Nobody got killed and the boats, most of them powered by aircraft engines, flew so low that Bill Sterett (above) won with his Chryslers

Not exact matches

GE, a leader in 3D - printed aircraft engine parts, said it had produced 50 % of the parts needed for a helicopter engine, slashing the number of parts required from 900 to just 16, reducing the weight by around 60 % and cutting the related costs by 40 %.

The newly designed aircraft, built partially with lightweight composite materials and powered by Pratt & Whitney's fuel - saving engines, is targeted at established carriers looking to replace older, inefficient planes, and new airlines launching in developing countries, such as China, to service the growing middle class and airport expansion.

The engine was manufactured by a joint venture of General Electric and France's Safran Aircraft Engines.

All recent Boeing 737s are powered by engines from CFM International, a joint venture of General Electric and France's Safran Aircraft Eengines from CFM International, a joint venture of General Electric and France's Safran Aircraft EnginesEngines.

The alternative engine for the joint strike fighter is something the military does not want, but it's a lucrative deal for G.E. Aircraft Engines and is supported by the local (Republican) politicians.

By launching sixteen twin - engined Army bombers from the aircraft carrier Hornet, they managed to bomb targets in Tokyo and several other Japanese cities, something that the Japanese leadership assumed could not happen.

The traditional definition of a rocket is a vehicle, missile or aircraft which obtains thrust by the reaction to the ejection of fast moving fluid from within a rocket engine.

Instead, they are used by industry to develop parts for devices such as aircraft engines, spaceships and hearing aids.

The FAA has already approved at least one biofuel — ethanol — as an alternative fuel for two types of aircraft and engines, including the Piper Pawnee powered by Lycoming IO - 540 engines.

Because the process makes a blend of hydrocarbons, it does not lack the aromatic compounds that seal aircraft engines, like the biojet fuel produced from camelina oil by UOP.

The initial thought was to develop a 20 - foot wingspan (6.1 meters) aircraft powered by hybrid diesel / electric engines, but the team started with smaller versions for testing, built by rapid prototyping.

By IAN BAKER Syrup does not spring instantly to mind as the inspiration for designing aircraft engines.

We all know that when a flock of starlings must have mistaken a jet aircraft for a school of fish and sacrificed their lives by invading its engines, they could have brought down human beings as though on a suicide mission.

The importance of the technology is already being seen at a number of large companies such as GE who have made enormous strides in industrial 3D printing by opening a facility to produce the 3D printed fuel nozzles for its advanced LEAP jet engines, and Rolls - Royce announcing they will flight - test what it claims to be the largest 3D printed aerospace component to ever power an aircraft.

Because of this, turbos have long been recognized by auto manufacturers such as Saab for their value, and have been applied in aircraft engines and even 1000 - hp Formula One cars.

Critical Knowledge: Completely redesigned, 2010 Saab 9 - 5 luxury sport sedanNew look inspired by Scandinavian design, Aero X conceptWraparound window design evokes Saab's aircraft heritageAvailable in Linear, Vector or Aero modelsAll - turbo powertrain, including a 160 - hp, 2.0 - liter diesel engine; 220 - hp, 2.0 - liter gasoline engine; and a 300 - hp, 2.8 - liter V - 6 engine (offered exclusively with XWD, Saab's all - wheel - drive system) Shortly after launch, Saab promises a small, 1.6 - liter gasoline turbo with 180 hp will be introduced, together with a 2.

Powered by a 16 - valve, four - cylinder, midmounted engine, Intrepid incorporates aerodynamic styling readily evident in its aircraft - canopy - styled top and flush - mounted glass.

Powered by a 65hp Continental 4 - cylinder aircraft engine with a McCauley prop.

Spooked by the sound of the aircraft engine, it was running for the safety of the sea.

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Aviation hard assets strategy mostly late - life (vintage) commercial engines, aircraft and related assets or debt secured by such assets

He also stated that when food is being left out cats, this attracts other animals like rodents and birds, and birds can cause a problem by flying into aircraft engines.

30 minute scenic flight by single engine aircraft (1 - 2pax)-- $ 390 45 minute scenic flight by single engine aircraft (1 - 2pax)-- $ 550 60 minute scenic flight by single engine aircraft (1 - 2pax)-- $ 750 Additional guests up to 4 — dependant on combined body weights — $ 195

Aside from seven A321ceos, Cebu Pacific has an existing order of 32 Airbus A321neo (new engine option) aircraft, deliveries of which are expected to start by late - 2018 until 2022.

There is one section in the game where the blonde bombshell jumps on to the roof of an enemy aircraft, delivering a devastating combination: first shooting the pilot's brains out; followed up by taking out the main engine, before back - flipping to safety, and buggering off on a motorcycle that looks like she stole it straight out of the Tron universe.

Engines selected by Virgin America for use in new Airbus aircraft will, say the airline, make the craft some of the greenest in the air and to celebrate their arrival the engine manufacturers are buying carbon offsets for the first 5,000 flights booked on Virgin America today.

The service life of aircraft engines can be greatly increased, by up to 300 %, through the use of a nanoparticle coating, according to new research from University West in Sweden.

Some similar steps have also happened at airports where planes are driven to and from gates by efficient land vehicles instead of using aircraft engines.

Dubbed the E-Fan X, this will be a demonstration hybrid aircraft which, initially, will have one of four gas turbine engines replaced by a two megawatt electric motor.

Contrails are produced by hot aircraft engine exhaust mixing with the cold air that is typical at cruise altitudes several miles above Earth's surface, and are composed primarily of water in the form of ice crystals... Researchers are most interested in persistent contrails because they create long - lasting, and sometimes extensive, clouds that would not normally form in the atmosphere, and are believed to be a factor in influencing Earth's environment.

NASA scientists have found that cirrus clouds, formed by contrails from aircraft engine exhaust, are capable of increasing average surface temperatures enough to account for a warming trend in the United States that occurred between 1975 and 1994.

Managed the day - to - day facilities, building systems, and maintenance / upkeep of $ 477.1 million in test equipment, support equipment, aircraft engines, life support systems, transmitters / electronic jammers and various electrical equipment by prioritizing, coordinating, and communicating daily maintenance plans and actions for 432 military and 38 civilian employees encompassing 39 work centers.

Performed Routine Inspections and Trouble Shooting including Airframe Structures, Engines, and Aircraft Systems Using Approved or Accepted Data issued by the Manufacturer or FAA.

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

DELTA AIRLINES, Bethany Beach, DE Jan 2004 — Mar 2012 Co-Pilot • Trained 12 groups of co-pilots in handling balanced fueling and engine monitoring duties as part of the co-pilot training program • Safely landed an aircraft the landing gear of which had failed, without hurting a single passenger or crew member • Performed pre-flight checks on engines and hydraulics and alerted pilots of any discrepancies • Ascertained that all cargo had been loaded safely and that the weight of the aircraft is balanced appropriately • Operated controls to steer aircraft during shift exchange times and ensured that autopilot was properly working • Assisted the pilot by making in - flight announcements and providing instructions to crewmembers • Ascertained that noise regulations were followed during landing and take - off

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS ✔ Led a quality control initiative aimed at ensuring aircraft maintenance staff's training and certification ✔ Reduced probability of mid air engine malfunctions by 20 % by incorporating maintenance quality control measures ✔ Awarded the Diligence Award 2011 following exceptional performance ✔ Commemorated for impeccable aircraft maintenance record following 0 incidents in 3 years