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LMI Aerospace, Inc. is a leading provider of design engineering services, structural components, assemblies and kits to the aerospace, defense and technology industries. Through its Engineering Services division, operated by its D3 Technologies subsidiary, the company provides a complete range of design, engineering and program management services, supporting aircraft lifecycles from conceptual design, analysis and certification through production support, fleet support and service-life extensions.

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Labels: Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft design

The new G250 wing uses the high-speed, low-drag technology that Gulfstream perfected for the G500 series. The new G250 wing is much larger, longer and has more sweep than the previous wing.The redesign of the aft fuselage that gets the fuel out, and moves the tail up, also creates room for a huge baggage compartment that, like on the big Gulfstreams, can be accessed in flight through a door in the aft bulkhead of the lavatory.The engines reduce noise and emissions dramatically, as well as having an "on condition" life. A full capability autothrottle system will maintain target airspeed in all phases of flight.
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Labels: Aerospace Engineering, Airplane system

The SANDRA project will design, implement and validate through in-flight trials an integrated aeronautical communications system based on an open architecture, a common set of interfaces and on well-proven industry standards.

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Labels: Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering

The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is Airbus’ response to market demand for a medium capacity long range wide-body family. Designed with airlines’ priorities in mind, the A350 XWB confronts the challenges of high fuel prices, rising passenger expectations and increasing environmental concerns.

Available from 2013, it has an entirely new, uncompromised, 21st Century design with a wider and taller fuselage for extra space and passenger comfort

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Labels: Aerospace Engineering, Airbus