In 2018 more than 4.3 billion passengers flew on airplanes, and
2017 was the safest year on record for air travel. Modern air
travel that is reliable and safe is only possible through...
On January 4, 2019
Since the largest fluid system in any aircraft is typically its
fuel system, then it stands to reason that the design of fuel pumps
needs to be continually evaluated and optimized....
On October 25, 2018
Parker Aerospace’s Fluid System Division has a long history of
supplying fuel pumps to both the civilian and military aviation
markets. Detailed analysis and testing, combined with extensive
hours of...
On September 21, 2018
Challenged by the industry to advance the fire protection of hoses
used in aircraft engine applications, engineers at the Parker
Aerospace Stratoflex Products Division have used standard,...
On July 11, 2018
As global air traffic continues to grow, the need for cleaner, more
efficient airplanes is rising right along with it. In an effort to
reduce the global impact of pollution attributable to aviation,...
On July 11, 2018
Parker Aerospace’s Fluid Systems Division has developed critical
fuel-vent and line static dissipating tubes in collaboration with
OEM customers to safeguard today’s modern composite aircraft from
the...
On July 10, 2018
For over 40 years, the Fluid Systems Division (FSD) of Parker
Aerospace has been designing and building aircraft fuel boost and
transfer pumps at its Elyria, Ohio, facility located just southwest
of...
On July 9, 2018
It’s well known that aerospace applications of all types – whether
for fuselage skin, structures, or systems and components – require
materials offering a combination of lightweight strength...
On July 6, 2018
Modern aviation owes much of its success to gas turbine engines
that convert fuel into massive thrust, enabling large passenger
aircraft to travel long distances at high speeds. Jet engines,
however,...
On July 5, 2018
For some customers, it's the ultimate white noise. For most,
however, the incessant droning experienced in an aircraft cabin is
not just annoying, it’s a potential health hazard. According
to a...
On June 29, 2018
As the United States military embarked to build the second ever
fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Parker Aerospace’s Fluid Systems
Division (FSD) was selected in the mid-1990s to provide the...
On March 28, 2018
Parker Aerospace’s Fluid Systems Division (FSD) has been a major
supplier of aircraft fuel tank inerting systems and components
since the 1960s. Fuel tank inerting systems create a
non-combustible...
On March 23, 2018
In 2017, Parker Aerospace’s Fluid Systems Division (FSD) achieved a
significant milestone with its industry-leading fuel tank inerting
technology and systems capability. The division now has...
On March 15, 2018
Over the last one hundred years, Parker Hannifin has been at the
forefront of technology innovation. In 2017, Parker celebrated its
centennial, and the advances made in aviation stand out among...
On January 27, 2018
Aircraft lightning strikes occur more frequently than you might
think. It’s estimated that on average, commercial aircraft
lightning strikes occur every 1,000 hours of flight time. When a
strike...
On January 10, 2018
Today’s sophisticated aerospace and defense electronic systems are
driving significant increases in power densities, resulting in
complex thermal management challenges. Advances in...
On August 29, 2017
As the Asia-Pacific aviation market continues expanding, Parker
Aerospace’s two joint ventures in China have enabled Parker to grow
and support a wide range of aircraft platforms throughout...
On June 16, 2017
In the 35th America’s Cup, ORACLE TEAM USA will compete in the AC50
race yacht, powered by the Parker Hannifin control system. As the
world leader in motion and control, Parker has combined...
On June 16, 2017
Engine makers face ongoing challenges in the areas of noise, fuel
burn, and emissions. That’s why Parker Aerospace’s recent
innovations in the areas of lubrication, combustion, and thermal
management...
On June 14, 2017
Parker Aerospace is dedicated to continual improvement to assure
even greater customer satisfaction and operational excellence. To
do this, Parker Aerospace recently unveiled quality and...
On June 13, 2017
