Top 7 3rd Quarter 2019 Aerospace Tradeshows & Conferences You Do NOT Want to Miss!
Posted by Clare McGarrey on July 1, 2019
Feria Aeronautica July 11 – July 14, 2019 F-AIR Colombia is an event for representatives from aeronautical companies to gather and present civil and defense aviation advances in Antioquia, Colombia. The event showcases aerospace and defense companies, static displays, an air show, and more. To join the count down and learn more, visit http://www.f-aircolombia.com.co/?i=2. My • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Army, Blog, Commercial Aviation, Company Culture, Conference, Defense Aviation, F-16, F-16 TCG, F-16 TCG WWR, HAI, Technology
What does EWIS mean?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 18, 2019
In the aviation industry, we sure LOVE using acronyms. It doesn’t matter if the aircraft is for military or commercial application, we LOVE our acronyms. Lately, I have noticed more and more references to the acronym EWIS. So, what does EWIS mean? EWIS is an acronym for Electrical Wiring InterConnect System or Electrical Wiring InterConnection • Read More >>
InterConnect Sponsors the 2019 SHPE Golf Tournament with Lockheed Martin
Posted by Clare McGarrey on June 4, 2019
As is tradition, InterConnect helped to sponsor this year’s SHPE Scholarship Golf Tournament, a local charity hosted by Lockheed Martin that benefits research in STEM. InterConnect is proud to have teamed up with Lockheed Martin and The Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) to support the youth today entering the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Blog, Community, Company Culture, Engineering Design, Golf, Lockheed Martin, Mathematics, Science, SHPE, STEM, Support, Technology
What is an Original Design Approval Process?
Posted by Jeanie Peel on May 21, 2019
An original FAA design approval is a five-phase process in which an applicant applies for design approval of an aircraft. The end result, if approved, is a Type Certificate. The steps to approval are: Phase 1 – Design and Concept This is the fun part! This phase is initiated when the applicant begins design concept • Read More >>
InterConnect Releases New Electrical Wiring Engineering Design eBook!
Posted by Marc Piloian on April 23, 2019
This eBook is the 8th in a series developed by InterConnect Wiring. It aims to provide engineering and technical personnel unfamiliar with wiring harness design insight into some of the process steps required to design an Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) for combat aircraft such as the F-15 or F-16 as well as air vehicles • Read More >>
Topics: Aircraft Rewiring, Blog, Commercial Aviation, Conductor, Connectors, Disconnects, Electrical Harnesses and Panels, Engineering, Engineering Design, F-16, F-16 Electrical, F-16 Electrical Wiring Harness, System Diagram, Technology, Wire, Wiring, Wiring Diagram, Wiring Harness Design, Wiring Harness Specification, Wiring Harnesses
Aircraft Plugs and Receptacle Connectors Are Just Like Legos – Here’s Why
Posted by Clare McGarrey on April 9, 2019
As I was helping my son put together the huge Harry Potter Lego Set he saved up for with his chores and gift money, I focused in on the details of two particular Legos. Unless you have been living on a different planet, you know that Legos fit together with “male” and “female” pieces. This • Read More >>
Top 7 Second Quarter 2019 Aerospace Trade Shows and Conferences
Posted by Clare McGarrey on March 26, 2019
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Americas (MRO) April 9 – 11 (2019) MRO Americas is a major event to exchange ideas and best practices with the Aerospace community. Exhibitions will include new suppliers, technology, tools, and services featuring conferences with the CEO of Delta Air Lines and a golf • Read More >>
Topics: Aerospace, Aerospace Vehicle, Aircraft Rewiring, Army, Army Air Guard Transformation, Blog, Civil Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Conference, Defense Aviation, Distributors, Engineering, Engineering Design, Helicopter Wiring, Insulated Wire, Lockheed Martin, Paris Air Show, Quality, Regulation, STEM, Support, Technology, Testing, Trade Shows, Wiring
Is Insulation Resistance Testing Important?
Posted by Clare McGarrey on February 26, 2019
Do you know what that color coating on the outside of a wire is called? It is called insulation. And did you know that the day that wire is developed, the insulation of the wire starts to age and deteriorate? Unfortunately, it is true. Wire insulation is not like a fine wine; it does • Read More >>
What is Aircraft Registration?
Posted by Michael Janney on January 15, 2019
An aircraft registration is an alpha-numeric string marked prominently on the exterior surface of all civil aircraft. The aircraft registration code must also appear on the aircraft’s Certificate of Registration. Military aircraft use a slightly different version called a “Tail Number”. When we perform an aircraft rewire for a civil fixed or rotary wing aircraft, • Read More >>
Topics: Blog, Certification, Civil Aviation, Commercial Aviation, FAA, How Built, Purpose, Regulation, Standard, Technology
TOP 7 FIRST QUARTER 2019 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES
Posted by Clare McGarrey on January 1, 2019
TOP 7 FIRST QUARTER 2019 AEROSPACE TRADESHOWS & CONFERENCES Happy New Year! InterConnect Wiring knows that 2019 is going to be a fantastic year in the aerospace and defense industry, therefore, we want to share with you first quarter trade shows we recommend. These are the Top 7 events that you won’t want to miss: • Read More >>
