Engine guide vanes (white structures behind front fan blades) made from DLR have previously required metallic coatings to pass impact tests. After exploring hybrids with continuous fiber materials, ...
Thirty years ago, GE Aerospace transformed commercial aviation with a material swap that most ...
German aerospace researchers are showing off a high-efficiency powerplant concept which combines geared-fan architecture with a piston-engine core. While unlikely to enter service before 2050, the ...