The Airbus built MicroCarb instrument crossed under the Channel this week en-route to be integrated with its satellite platform in Oxfordshire, England.
domingo, 11 de diciembre de 2022
US FAA requires A321XLR fire resistance in vicinity of rear fuel tank
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/us-faa-requires-a321xlr-fire-resistance-in-vicinity-of-rear-fuel-tank/151274.article
US regulators have laid out formal requirements for the Airbus A321XLR's lower fuselage, in the vicinity of the rear centre fuel tank, to be resistant to fire penetration
European premiere: Airbus-led large-scale flight demo teams up fighters, a helicopter and drones
https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-12-european-premiere-airbus-led-large-scale-flight-demo-teams-up?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss
In Europe's first large-scale multi-domain flight demo led by Airbus, two fighter jets, one helicopter and five unmanned remote carriers teamed up and accomplished a mission that could occur in real-life situations. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Manned-Unmanned Teaming Demonstrator project will now move to the next phase: further paving the way for FCAS by developing a flying remote carrier (RC) demonstrator in the coming years.
In Europe’s first large-scale manned-unmanned teaming flight demo, led by Airbus, two fighter jets, one helicopter and five unmanned remote carriers teamed up - and helped to rid the world of a fictional rogue warlord. This multi-domain flight demo paves the way towards the Future Combat Air System.
US confirms detention of the suspect of the Lockerbie bombing that downed a Pan Am Boeing 747
The United States confirmed on Sunday that it had detained a Libyan suspected of having assembled and programmed the Lockerbie bombing in Scotland, killing 270 people in December 1988. A spokesman for the Department of Justice confirmed the arrest of Abu Agila Mohammad Masud and his next appearance before a judge in Washington. The attack […]
Pilot walks away uninjured after R44 crashes on its side
https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/12/pilot-walks-away-uninjured-after-r44-crashes-on-its-side/
The incident occurred during an aerial spraying operation in Clare, SA in 2020, and was blamed on an undetected fatigue crack
AURA AERO launches the glider tow-plane version of INTEGRAL E with the support of the French Gliding Federation - Aura Aero
https://aura-aero.com/en/medias/press-release/aura-aero-glider-tow-plane-version-integral-e/
AURA AERO, a pioneer in decarbonized aviation, has signed a partnership agreement with the French Gliding Federation (Fédération Française de Vol en Planeur – FFVP), who confirms its intention to buy one INTEGRAL E, in its tricycle version.
The aim of the FFVP is to use this aircraft daily as a glider tow-plane within a gliding club.
This new aircraft, from the INTEGRAL range, will be the first French electric tow-plane. Modern and respectful of economic and environmental challenges, it will most notably help reduce the noise impact and the carbon footprint of towing.
Electric airplanes: AURA AERO launches the glider tow-plane version of INTEGRAL E.
https://50skyshades.com/news/manufacturer/aura-aero-launches-the-glider-tow-plane-version-of-integral-e
AURA AERO, a pioneer in decarbonized aviation, has signed a partnership agreement with the French Gliding Federation, who confirms its intention to buy one INTEGRAL E, in its tricycle version. The aim of the FFVP is to use this aircraft daily as a glider tow-plane within a gliding club.
Rotor X Aircraft Unveils The DRAGON Ultralight eVTOL Personal Air Vehicle Kit That Is Now Ready for Preorder
December 7th, 2022
Advanced Tactics Inc, a small defense aircraft contractor in southern California, has teamed up with the Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Company in Arizona, and surprised the world by secretly developing and demonstrating the first aircraft factory built Ultralight eVTOL Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) Kit, called DRAGON.
Swiss Air Force says goodbye to the PC-9
https://scramble.nl/military-news/swiss-air-force-says-goodbye-to-the-pc-9
On 8 December 2022, the Schweizer Luftwaffe (Swiss Air Force) ended the operations with the Pilatus PC-9, when C-412 was taking off from Emmen air base for its last flight to RUAG at Lodrino.