Aircraft Engine Makers Focusing on Efficiency

The Financial Times (5/22, subscription required) reports, “Engine makers are in the vanguard of [the] charge” to increase fuel efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the aviation industry.

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Australian University Put 3D Models Into PDF Docs

A NEW software technique will allow researchers to present interactive 3D models of their work that give readers the ability to scrutinise the findings and even make new discoveries. Developed by researchers at Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology, the technique involves interactive 3D visualisations being embedded into Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files.

Co-developer Christopher Fluke, [...]

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National Institute For Aviation Research (NIAR)

The National Institute For Aviation Research is a state-of-the art aviation research center, recognized for their contributions to aviation safety and performance.

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