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Collins Aerospace expands electric aircraft system efforts with UK, France sites

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is expanding its electrification capabilities with two new facilities in Europe: a new engineering center of excellence in Wolverhampton, UK, and an electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) production line in Colomiers, France.

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Vertical Aerospace performs piloted thrustborne flight test in full-scale eVTOL

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UK-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace has become only the second company in the world to perform a piloted thrustborne flight test in a full-scale vectored thrust aircraft.

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Boeing appears to confirm Lufthansa as 777-9 launch customer over Emirates

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Boeing recently restarted 777X test flights after a five-month delay, resulting from the discovery of a problem with thrust links during maintenance checks. The thrust link issue was initially found on Boeings 777-9 test aircraft after a routine flight, but the issue was subsequently found on two other test planes.

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How Exactly Does Reverse Thrust On A Plane Work?

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While brakes and aerodynamic drag contribute significantly to this process, another critical component is reverse thrust. In this article, we explore the origins, technical workings, and variations of reverse thrust systems , shedding light on how this essential technology operates in different types of aircraft.

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Boeing restarts 777X test flights after five-month delay 

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Boeing has restarted 777X test flights after a five-month delay, resulting from the discovery of a problem with thrust links during maintenance checks. The thrust link issue was initially found on Boeings 777-9 test aircraft after a routine flight, but the issue was subsequently found on two other test planes.

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NASA powers X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft for the first time

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kg) of thrust, and sits atop the aircraft in a configuration devised to help reduce the aircraft’s noise profile. It is expected that, when fully developed, the X-59 will be able to cruise at Mach 1.4 speeds (925 miles per hour) while at an altitude of 55,000 feet.

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Thrust Reversal Explained: How It Helps Aircraft Stop Safely

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Almost all large aircraft can use reverse thrust to slow the aircraft post-touchdown. Key Takeaways Thrust reversers redirect engine thrust forward to help slow aircraft after landing. What Is Thrust Reversal? It’s not just wheel brakes slowing the aircraft on its landing roll. The engines also play a part.

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