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Jet engine technology has revolutionized global air travel since 1949. The British Overseas Aircraft Corporation (BOAC) introduced the world’s first commercial jet airliner, the Comet 1, which took its maiden flight on July 27th, 1949. It was followed by the iconic development of Pan American Airlines, whose transatlantic routes sparked the beginnings of the competitive aerospace market we know today. In celebration of the jet engine’s evolution, let’s take a look at five fun facts about modern commercial aircraft engines and also look at the how Aircraft engine control.

A bearing is a part of a machine that endures friction, often caused by a rotating part. A rotating ball produces less friction than two surfaces that are sliding against each other because there is less contact. Balls, or spheres, only contact the inner and outer race at a small point and because of this it cannot handle heavier loads without deforming.

Roller bearings are cylindrical which means that the contact between the inner and outer races are a line, not a point. This allows them to support heavier loads without deforming.

“Winter is coming”, Game of Thrones infamous motto from House Stark is used to instill the characters and audience with a sense of dread for the oncoming winter and the threats that come with it. Well, it instills a sense of dread in the real world, beyond the television screens, too. For most pilots, wintertime can be a little scary.

In recent years, airplane windows have become a point of interest. Tragedies like in early 2018, when a Sichuan Airlines A319 cockpit window blew out at 30,000 feet, or when a Southwest 737 a window was struck by a piece of shrapnel and killed a passenger who was partly sucked out the window have caught public attention.

Joining Westland Helicopters Ltd. in 1975 as a researcher in aerodynamics and eventual Head of Future Projects, Dr. Ron Smith talks about faster helicopters and the future of rotorcraft in an interview with alternative aviation news site, Husk-Kit.

Some may have questions on the reasons for de-icing an aircraft, how is it done and why? When traveling from a wintery weather the ice, snow, or sleet could be problematic for the aircraft. The aircraft needs to be deiced to initiate take off. Removing and avoiding the build-up of ice is essential because the aircraft is built in a very specific way in which the shape of the aircraft is designed for the airflow to move in a certain direction for an ideal take off.

This means the ice/ build-up of snow could potentially alter the shape of the aircraft in a way that the airflow across the surface hinders the ability to create a lift. Which could cause a potential error during take-off.

This past week, Airbus Helicopters delivered the company’s two-hundredth H145 to Norsk Luftambulanse, also known as NOLAS. Norsk Luftambulanse, an air rescue operator, will utilize the H145 for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in Norway.

The delivery of this two-hundredth H145 is the last helicopter to complete NOLAS’ current order with Airbus Helicopters. This brings their Airbus fleet to 8 H145s and 7 H135s. These helicopters are used to bring services to HEMS from different bases across Norway.

For over 80 years according to Foreverbolts company founder Patrick Vogel, the company has yet to change the way they manufacture their bolts and have recently implemented a new change.

Introducing what is known as the NL-19 configuration determined to enhance performance and longevity of the fastener. The fastener made its debut at the exclusive Grainger show that took place in Orlando. Foreverbolts wish to be able to present a better product for customers to come by stating,

Optimas Solution has found its new home becoming a part of Rosti Automotive Company. Both companies will benefit from the merger as Optimas has looked for a partnering company due to its increased production requirements.

The automotive company wishes to focus on its specialized trade without having to decrease its quality of its work; all while increasing production to fulfill current requirements. Rosti is looking to restructure its entire system to be able to integrate the Optimas resources to create one cohesive system.

Back in 2013 SKF Industries, a bearing company, acquired Cooper Roller Bearings Co Ltd and become their parent company. After several years it has finally been decided that all Cooper Split Bearing ranges will now be marketed under the name SKF cooper.

The newly branded SKF cooper products will still fully support solutions for mining, quarrying, construction, marine, and energy sectors. The marketing channels for the products which includes, responses to customer enquiries, after-sales support, and product supply will all be handled on a global basis through SKF sales from this point forward.