je.st
news
Tag: aircraft
US Navy launches first biofuel-powered aircraft carriers
2016-01-21 11:38:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The US Navy on Wednesday launched its first carrier strike group powered partly by biofuel a mix made from beef fat, calling it a milestone toward easing the militarys reliance on foreign oil. The maritime branch touted the warships as the centrepiece of its Great Green Fleet part of a Navy-wide initiative that aims to draw 50% of its power from alternative energy in four years. For now, the mix fueling the ships is only 10% biofuels and 90% petroleum. The Navy originally aimed for a 50-50...
Tags: navy
aircraft
carriers
launches
Indian Navys aircraft carrier INS Viraat makes her last operational jounrey
2016-01-21 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The Indian Navy's 56-year-old aircraft carrier, the INS Viraat, has embarked on its last voyage, to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) in the eastern city of Visakhapatnam from 5 to 8 February.
Tags: makes
indian
ins
carrier
Kaman Aerosystems to supply parts for US Navys E2D and C-2A aircraft
2016-01-18 01:00:00| Naval Technology
Kaman Aerosystems Jacksonville business unit has won a three-year contract extension for the E 2D Advanced Hawkeye and C 2A Greyhound Outer Wing Panel Programme.
Tags: parts
supply
aircraft
kaman
US Navys S-3B Viking aircraft embarks on its last flight
2016-01-14 01:00:00| Naval Technology
The last of the US Navy's S-3B Viking series made its final flight at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, after being in service for more than 40 years.
Tags: flight
aircraft
viking
embarks
Anti-Reflective Coating Made from Sucrose Conceals Aircraft from Radar
2016-01-12 06:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
Tags: made
aircraft
radar
coating
Sites : [41] [42] [43] [44] [45] [46] [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] [53] [54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59] [60] next »