martes, 28 de abril de 2015
http://www.popsci.com/air-force-space-plane-gets-science-fiction-engine
The Air Force’s secret robot space plane is going to try out a new engine. TheX-37B has so far spent a total of 1367 days tooling around in Earth’s orbit, doing classified things. Yesterday, the Air Force Research Lab announced that on its fourth flight, the X-37B will come with a new fuel-efficient engine for maneuvering in space.
Hall thrusters were developed first by the Soviet Union during the 1960s, as a way for satellites to correct their course while in orbit. Apparently the engines were so effective the United States didn’t believe they were real at first. Now, Hall thrusters are commonly used on satellites and deep-space probes. They’re a kind of ion engine, which means the Air Force’s secret space robot will soon have an engine similar to that used by Darth Vader in his specialty Twin Ion Engine (TIE) Fighter.
Seaplanes again? Aviation could take to the seas to ease pressure on airports, suggests study
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_17-4-2015-14-25-1
Futuristic trans-Atlantic seaplanes could be the answer to growing pressure on commercial airlines, according to research by Imperial engineers.
Futuristic trans-Atlantic seaplanes could be the answer to growing pressure on commercial airlines, according to research by Imperial engineers.
World Ex-Nasa man to plant one billion trees a year using drones
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/exnasa-man-to-plant-one-billion-trees-a-year-using-drones-10160588.html
BioCarbon Engineering wants to use drones to seed up to one billion trees a year
"The only way we're going to take on these age-old problems is with techniques that weren't available to us before," CEO and former Nasa-engineer Lauren Fletcher said. "By using this approach we can meet the scale of the problem out there."
BioCarbon Engineering wants to use drones to seed up to one billion trees a year
"The only way we're going to take on these age-old problems is with techniques that weren't available to us before," CEO and former Nasa-engineer Lauren Fletcher said. "By using this approach we can meet the scale of the problem out there."
Navy tests software for automated carrier landing capability
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Navy_tests_software_for_automated_carrier_landing_capability_999.html
The U.S. Navy has field tested an automated landing software system for carrier-borne F/A-18 and E/A-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft.
The software tested at sea aboard the USS George H.W. Bush is called MAGIC CARPET, an acronym for Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision Enabling Technologies.
The U.S. Navy has field tested an automated landing software system for carrier-borne F/A-18 and E/A-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft.
The software tested at sea aboard the USS George H.W. Bush is called MAGIC CARPET, an acronym for Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision Enabling Technologies.
Russia’s Irkut reports net profit down significantly in 2014 [feedly]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AtwDailyNews/~3/zE0N7NuajKk/russia-s-irkut-reports-net-profit-down-significantly-2014
Russia's Irkut Corp. has reported a 2014 net income of RUB72.27 million ($1.88 million at the 38.4 $/RUB rate), down 16 times from RUB1.17 billion in the year-ago period.
Russia's Irkut Corp. has reported a 2014 net income of RUB72.27 million ($1.88 million at the 38.4 $/RUB rate), down 16 times from RUB1.17 billion in the year-ago period.
Norwegian eyes UK, Spanish AOCs [feedly]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AtwDailyNews/~3/93NzT2Z7slQ/norwegian-eyes-uk-spanish-aocs
Low-cost carrier Norwegian is seeking a UK air operator's certificate (AOC) as it continues to expand its route network. It is also reportedly seeking a Spanish AOC.
Low-cost carrier Norwegian is seeking a UK air operator's certificate (AOC) as it continues to expand its route network. It is also reportedly seeking a Spanish AOC.
British Airways, Iberia switch allegiance to ELFAA [feedly]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AtwDailyNews/~3/vsV1cVifiGU/british-airways-iberia-switch-allegiance-elfaa
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has accepted International Airlines Group (IAG) carriers British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express as members, effective immediately.
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has accepted International Airlines Group (IAG) carriers British Airways, Iberia and Iberia Express as members, effective immediately.
Russia Set to Deploy Tactical Drones in the Arctic [feedly]
Russia Set to Deploy Tactical Drones in the Arctic
http://drones.org/military/russia-set-to-deploy-tactical-drones-in-the-arctic-1109/
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We have flown one of the world’s most advanced jet trainers: the M-346 of the Italian Air Force [feedly]
We have flown one of the world's most advanced jet trainers: the M-346 of the Italian Air Force
http://theaviationist.com/2015/04/27/we-flew-the-itaf-m-346/
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http://theaviationist.com/2015/04/27/we-flew-the-itaf-m-346/
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Pay-to-fly schemes for young pilots must stop
https://www.eurocockpit.be/stories/20150428/pay-to-fly-schemes-for-young-pilots-must-stop
When young pilots have to pay an airline for flying its aircraft and passengers, something is seriously wrong. This is why the European Cockpit Association strongly denounces this unacceptable – but rapidly growing – phenomenon, practiced by airlines and intermediary agencies in Europe, and calls upon EU decision-makers to ban such “Pay-to-fly” (P2F) schemes. These schemes – also called “self-sponsored line training” – require newly trained pilots to buy a package of flight hours to gain flight experience. Usually, these flight hours are part of the ‘type rating’ – a standard in-house training course on a specific type of aircraft – which is part of every pilot’s professional career.
When young pilots have to pay an airline for flying its aircraft and passengers, something is seriously wrong. This is why the European Cockpit Association strongly denounces this unacceptable – but rapidly growing – phenomenon, practiced by airlines and intermediary agencies in Europe, and calls upon EU decision-makers to ban such “Pay-to-fly” (P2F) schemes. These schemes – also called “self-sponsored line training” – require newly trained pilots to buy a package of flight hours to gain flight experience. Usually, these flight hours are part of the ‘type rating’ – a standard in-house training course on a specific type of aircraft – which is part of every pilot’s professional career.
Thin rubber membrane keeps a lid on cabin noise [feedly]
Thin rubber membrane keeps a lid on cabin noise
http://www.gizmag.com/acoustic-airplane-membrane/37204/
http://www.gizmag.com/acoustic-airplane-membrane/37204/
Lockheed Martin's drones widen the net for search and rescue missions [feedly]
Lockheed Martin's drones widen the net for search and rescue missions
http://www.gizmag.com/lockheed-martin-drones-search-rescue/37211/
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