Boeing & Aerospace Business From the sky to your home, airplane parts get a second life Originally published July 23, 2018 at 5:49 pm Updated July 23, 2018 at 7:18 pm ...

This produces a thrust similar to the wind produced by a propeller, but without the noise or moving parts. The key to the system was a specially developed ultralight 40,000-volt power converter.

Next time you’re in an airplane, think about what the airplane is made out of. Because someday, that airplane is going to be made of parts from a 3D printer.

UNAPPROVED PARTS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY In the aviation industry, every piece of an aircraft is critical. That’s why the FAA heavily regulates aircraft parts to ensure they can withstand the ...