The Flight EnvironmentFlying commercially now feels so natural to most of us that we forget how extreme the environment can be at that altitude.  At the typical cruising altitude of 35,000 feet, the air pressure drops by more than 75%; the outside temperature drops to negative 60 degrees Fahren …

Every day, the FAA's Air Traffic Organization (ATO) provides service to more than 42,000 flights and 2.5 million airline passengers across more than 29 million square miles of airspace. When an aircraft is grounded it takes a team with skill and knowledge to address the issue, as well as quick acce …

With the popularity of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV) increasing among consumers worldwide, vehicle manufacturers are investing heavily in the production of zero emission models. Ford plans to invest $29 million in EVs through 2025. GM has pledged $27 million over the …

The International Space Stations solar array wingspan (240 feet) is about the same length as the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380.One of the critical aspects of the International Space Station (ISS) is the mitigation of contamination. In this case, we are talking about contaminat …

CrushShield™ is a self-wrapping sleeve designed to provide superior cut-through protection for electrical cables. The tough, multilayer construction enables the product to absorb and disperse energy, thus preventing damage to the electrical cable inside. CrushShield™ has the ability to p …

Roundit EMI FMJ has many applications and is notably used in the aeronautical, space and military industries. Assembled by experts at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), the Satellite Database is a listing of the nearly 2000 operational satellites currently in orbit around Earth. With a …