www.Noticias-Aero.info: 2023.12

domingo, 31 de diciembre de 2023

Project Ark Royal – Plans for angled decks and drones

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/project-ark-royal-plans-for-angled-decks-and-drones/

sábado, 30 de diciembre de 2023

The First Secret Asteroid Mission Won’t Be the Last - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/27/science/secret-asteroid-mission-astroforge.html?unlocked_article_code=1.J00.nHJX.eSzG4S9stx7i&smid=url-share

viernes, 29 de diciembre de 2023

Boom - FlyBy - XB-1: Path to First Flight - December Update

First flight shifted to early 2024 — three safety enhancements (now completed) contributed to schedule update; XB-1 is currently configured for flight, preparing for high-speed taxi in weeks ahead; safety remains top priority for XB-1

https://boomsupersonic.com/flyby/xb-1-path-to-first-flight-december-update?utm_source=blufly.media&utm_campaign=02776

Russian Cruise Missile Flies Through Polish Airspace During Air Strike On Ukraine – Reports

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/29/russian-cruise-missile-in-polish-airspace/

jueves, 28 de diciembre de 2023

easyJet orders a further 157 A320neo Family aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-easyjet-orders-a-further-157-a320neo-family-aircraft?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Air-to-air refuelling: pushing boundaries for 100 years and beyond

A330 MRTT is leading the charge in modern-day aerial refuelling capabilities. Deployed by air forces around the world, the tanker has logged thousands of flight hours in support of military and humanitarian operations.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-12-air-to-air-refuelling-pushing-boundaries-for-100-years-and-beyond?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Airbus: The Wing Makers

What could the next generation of wings look like? As the pioneer of sustainable aerospace, Airbus is already working on it.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-12-the-wing-makers?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

ANRA unveils world's first Vertiport Management System

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002679/anra-unveils-worlds-first-vertiport-management-system

DRDO carries out successful flight trial of flying-wing UAV

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002683/drdo-carries-out-successful-flight-trial-of-flying-wing-uav

DZYNE awarded $49M contract by Air Force Research Lab | Long range UAVs

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002686/dzyne-awarded-49m-contract-by-air-force-research-lab

Spearheaded by a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, DZYNE's long endurance programs have consistently pushed the boundaries of autonomous flight technology. This program has successfully supported ultra-long endurance missions that exceed significant hours of autonomous flight and advanced artificial intelligence command and control integration, offering unparalleled flexibility and adaptability for a variety of demanding military applications.

EHang commences commercial delivery of EH216-S to customer

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002696/ehang-commences-commercial-delivery-of-eh216-s-to-customer

A behind-the-scenes peek at how airplane meals are made

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/a-behind-the-scenes-peek-at-how-airplane-meals-are-made/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Su-27 Flanker On Display At The USAF Museum Originally Imported To Be Used For Oil Exploration

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/27/su-27-oil-exploration-mission/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=su-27-oil-exploration-mission

B-2 Spirit Vs B-21 Raider: What's Changed?

https://simpleflying.com/b-21-raider-b-2-spirit-changes-guide/

United Aircraft Corporation to produce eighteen new Il-76MD-90A aircraft annually

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2023/12/26/18955/

First flight of new SJ 100 airplane to take place early next year

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2023/12/26/18956/

Imported components on commercial aircraft will be replaced in two years – Russian ministry

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/imported-components-on-commercial-aircraft-will-be-replaced-in-two-years-russian-ministry/

Aeroflot implements new approach to developing pilots’ professional competencies

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-implements-new-approach-to-developing-pilots-professional-competencies/

FAA Closely Monitoring Inspections of Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

The FAA is closely monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to look for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system.

Under consultation with the FAA, Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), urging operators of newer single-aisle airplanes to inspect specific tie rods that control rudder movement for possible loose hardware

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-closely-monitoring-inspections-boeing-737-max-airplanes

US Army to purchase thousands of counter-UAV interceptors from Raytheon

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/us-army-to-purchase-thousands-of-counter-uav-interceptors-from-raytheon/156319.article

Boeing urges airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for potentially loose bolt

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-urges-airlines-to-inspect-737-max-jets-for-potentially-loose-bolt/156320.article

Airbus delivers first aircraft from new Toulouse Final Assembly Line - an A321neo to Pegasus Airlines

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-delivers-first-aircraft-from-new-toulouse-final-assembly?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Germany ditches aviation fuel levy for more passenger tax

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135311-germany-ditches-aviation-fuel-levy-for-more-passenger-tax

CargoLux Airlines introduce a new subsidiary, Aquarius Aerial Firefighting

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/cargolux-airlines-introduce-a-new-subsidiary-aquarius-aerial-firefighting/

Russian An-24 plane makes emergency landing on frozen lake

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/polar-airlines/russian-an-24-plane-makes-emergency-landing-on-frozen-lake/

Report reveals cause of Nepal’s deadly Yeti Airlines ATR72 crash: the pilots mistakenly cut power

The Nepal plane crash, which claimed 72 lives almost a year ago, was attributed to pilots mistakenly cutting power, leading to an aerodynamic stall, as revealed by a report from a government-appointed investigation panel. The ATR72 operated by Yeti Airlines crashed just before landing in Pokhara, marking one of Nepal's worst aviation disasters in three […]

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/yeti-airlines/report-reveals-cause-of-nepals-seadly-yeti-airlines-crash-the-pilots-cut-power/

FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category

The Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA) has received FAA certification in the primary category, which will facilitate certification of the A5 in countries that have reciprocal agreements with the FAA. This includes Australia and countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2023-12-27/faa-certifies-icon-a5-amphibian-primary-category

RTX $80 million to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for Super Hornet

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/27/rtx-80-million-to-prototype-advanced-electronic-warfare-for-super-hornet/

Raytheon to build microwave weapon antennas for US Air Force and Navy

The US Navy and US Air Force have tapped Raytheon to design, build and test two high-power microwave antenna systems. These will be used in field-grade directed energy weapons to counter aerial drones and similar threats.

https://newatlas.com/military/raytheon-microwave-weapon-antennas-us-air-force-navy/

US Air Force refuels a tanker plane backwards

In a topsy-turvy bit of military aviation, the US Air Force used a C-5M Super Galaxy heavy transport to refuel a KC-10 Extender refueling tanker aircraft, pumping fuel backwards up the boom from transport to tanker instead of the other way around.

https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-refuels-tanker-plane-backwards/

A Paper Backing the B-21 Claims It’s Smaller Than an Insect to Radar

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2023/12/26/a-paper-backing-the-b-21-claims-its-smaller-than-an-insect-to-radar/

miércoles, 27 de diciembre de 2023

Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-Bombers Are Falling In Startling Numbers

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/24/russias-best-su-34-fighter-bombers-are-falling-from-the-sky-in-startling-numbers/?sh=7e24ce94be9c

Japan Performs First Ever Railgun Test From Ship at Sea - Naval News

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/10/japan-performs-first-ever-railgun-test-from-ship-at-sea/

martes, 26 de diciembre de 2023

Russia Spends $2bn Buying 92 Aircraft From Foreign Lessors

https://simpleflying.com/russia-2bn-airplane-buyback-lessors/

FAA Identifies 19 Serious Near Miss Incidents In 2023: The Most In 7 Years

https://simpleflying.com/faa-near-miss-incidents-2023/

The New Name For Cessna, Beechcraft & Hawker: What You Need To Know About Textron Aviation

https://simpleflying.com/textron-aviation-guide/

TsAGI Keeps Testing Import-Substituted SJ-100 with Russian Engines

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/6506/

COMAC Hikes Price Of C919; Now More Expensive Than Boeing 737

https://simpleflying.com/comac-c919-price-hike/

What To Expect From COMAC In 2024

https://simpleflying.com/what-to-expect-from-comac-in-2024/

A Look At The Weapons On Board The F-15EX

https://simpleflying.com/f-15ex-weapons-guide/

Two medical emergency landings in the Canary Islands on Christmas Eve, leading to one diversion

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/vueling/two-medical-emergency-landings-in-the-canary-islands-on-christmas-eve-leading-to-one-diversion/

Rossiya Airlines resumes flights from regional Russian airports to Beijing

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/aeroflot/rossiya-russian-airlines/rossiya-airlines-resumes-flights-fro-regional-russian-airports-to-beijing/

Canada Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS from GA-ASI

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/26/canada-orders-mq-9b-skyguardian-rpas-from-ga-asi/

viernes, 22 de diciembre de 2023

Hyperloop One to Shut Down After Raising Millions to Reinvent Transit - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-21/hyperloop-one-to-shut-down-after-raising-millions-to-reinvent-transit

jueves, 21 de diciembre de 2023

Boeing Delivers First Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to U.S. Navy

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131380

NASA and Joby simulate up to 45 eVTOLs in Dallas Fort-Worth airspace

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/nasa-and-joby-simulate-up-to-45-evtols-in-dallas-fort-worth-airspace/156279.article

AVIC works on certification of MA60 firefighter

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/avic-works-on-certification-of-ma60-firefighter/156280.article

easyJet orders a further 157 A320neo Family aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-easyjet-orders-a-further-157-a320neo-family-aircraft?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-spain-orders-16-airbus-c295-in-maritime-patrol-and-surveillance?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

España adquiere 16 Airbus C295 en configuraciones de patrulla y vigilancia marítima

https://www.airbus.com/es/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-espana-adquiere-16-airbus-c295-en-configuraciones-de-patrulla-y?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 18-20 December 2023

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-reports-share-buyback-transactions-18-20-december-2023?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

VT-Naut fixed-wing drone takes off vertically and makes water landings

https://newatlas.com/drones/aeromao-vt-naut-water-landing-drone/

Defence to destroy $900 million worth of Taipan helicopters - APDR

https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/defence-to-destroy-900-million-worth-of-taipan-helicopters/

miércoles, 20 de diciembre de 2023

Jornada de AESA con la Aviación General (15 de diciembre de 2023) | AESA-Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea - Ministerio de Fomento

https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/ambitos/aviacion-general/actividades-con-el-sector/jornada-de-aesa-con-la-aviacion-general-15-de-diciembre-de-2023

martes, 19 de diciembre de 2023

Warships Respond To Wave Of Drone Attacks Disrupting Maritime Trade In The Red Sea Area

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/18/drones-in-middle-east-recap/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drones-in-middle-east-recap

5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of

https://simpleflying.com/rare-military-cargo-planes-list/

Lufthansa Group to Buy up to 100 737 MAX Jets in First Boeing Single-Aisle Order in Nearly 30 Years

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-12-19-Lufthansa-Group-to-Buy-up-to-100-737-MAX-Jets-in-First-Boeing-Single-Aisle-Order-in-Nearly-30-Years

US defence spending bill could expose new details of sixth-generation fighter development

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-defence-spending-bill-could-expose-new-details-of-sixth-generation-fighter-development/156256.article

Lufthansa Group orders additional 40 Airbus A220s

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-lufthansa-group-orders-additional-40-airbus-a220s?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

C-27J spartan global fleet sets major milestone achieving 250,000 flight hours in operations

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/c-27j-spartan-global-fleet-sets-major-milestone-achieving-250000-flight-hours-in-operations/

Lufthansa Group orders additional 40 Airbus A220s

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/lufthansa-group-orders-additional-40-airbus-a220s/

Volcanic eruption in Iceland has only a small effect on air traffic, but cancels ATC strike

https://www.aviation24.be/reykjavik-airport-rkv/volcanic-eruption-in-iceland-has-only-a-small-effect-on-air-traffic-but-cancels-atc-strike/

easyJet boosts fleet sustainability with 157 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft, plus 100 purchase rights

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/easyjet/easyjet-boosts-fleet-sustainability-with-157-additional-airbus-a320neo-family-aircraft/

GE Now Counts 10 Engines Tested on 100% SAF

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2023-12-19/ge-now-counts-10-engines-tested-100-saf

JSX Plans To Add 300+ Hybrid-electric Aircraft to Fleet

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-12-19/jsx-plans-add-300-hybrid-electric-aircraft-fleet

Trevor Jacob Heading to Jail but Still Flying

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2023-12-19/trevor-jacob-heading-jail-still-flying

Second successful live-fire for RTX’s Raytheon Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/19/second-successful-live-fire-for-rtxs-raytheon-lower-tier-air-and-missile-defense-sensor/

Full-scale Overair Butterfly eVTOL prototype is set for first test flights

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/overair-butterfly-evtol-prototype/

GE combines rotating detonation and ramjet in new hypersonic engine

https://newatlas.com/military/ge-uses-rotating-detonation-for-new-hypersonic-missile-engine/

Volcanic eruption in Iceland has only a small effect on air traffic, but cancels ATC strike

https://www.aviation24.be/reykjavik-airport-rkv/volcanic-eruption-in-iceland-has-only-a-small-effect-on-air-traffic-but-cancels-atc-strike/

Ariane 6 joint update report, 18 December 2023

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of top management of ESA, as the overall Ariane 6 procuring entity and launch system architect, of the French space agency CNES, as the launch base prime contractor, of ArianeGroup as the launcher system prime contractor and of Arianespace as the launch service provider. This group reports regularly on progress being made towards inaugural flight of the new Ariane 6 launcher.

https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ariane/Ariane_6_joint_update_report_18_December_2023

DEVELOPMENT OF THE HIJACK INCIDENT INVOLVING THE MALTESE FLAGGED MERCHANT VESSEL RUEN | EUNAVFOR

https://eunavfor.eu/news/development-hijack-incident-involving-maltese-flagged-merchant-vessel-ruen

lunes, 18 de diciembre de 2023

Ampaire’s Hybrid Electric Demonstrator Completes A Record 12 Hour Flight, Longest Ever Nonstop Hybrid-Electric Mission

Ampaire's Hybrid Electric Demonstrator Completes A Record 12 Hour Flight, Longest Ever Nonstop Hybrid-Electric Mission

https://www.ampaire.com/_files/ugd/03bbf3_3f1eae9b344c4c9c9fd8cbd14c766d55.pdf

Russia's Boeing 757 Rival Tu-214 Set For Delivery Next Year But Only With 3 Person Cockpit

https://simpleflying.com/tupolev-tu-214-delivery-2024-three-person-cockpit/

Meet The Droneliner: The World's Heaviest Cargo Plane That Doesn't Need A Pilot

https://simpleflying.com/droneliner-heaviest-cargo-plane-no-pilot/

Flying Whales Eyes UAE Final Assembly Line For Giant Cargo Blimp

https://simpleflying.com/flying-whales-uae-fal-cargo-airship/

Import-substituted SJ-100 with Russian PD-8 engine to begin testing in December

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2023/11/1/18825/

Il-96-400M prototype aircraft completes first flight

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2023/11/1/18827/

Russia plans to produce more than 1,000 aircraft by 2030

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2023/12/14/18930/

US clears possible sale of 35 UH-60Ms to Greece

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/us-clears-possible-sale-of-35-uh-60ms-to-greece/156234.article

Hawker business jet veered off Nigerian runway after landing over 200m short

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/hawker-business-jet-veered-off-nigerian-runway-after-landing-over-200m-short/156237.article

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 11-15 December 2023

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-reports-share-buyback-transactions-11-15-december-2023?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Tibet Airlines, COMAC partner for hot & high C919 variant

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135218-tibet-airlines-comac-partner-for-hot-high-c919-variant

Turkish Airlines orders 220+125 Airbus aircraft

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135209-turkish-airlines-orders-220125-airbus-aircraft

UFO signs a LOI for four Do328eco

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135199-ufo-signs-a-loi-for-four-do328eco

Russian passenger plane granted access to Norwegian airspace for medical emergency

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/nordwind-airlines/russian-passenger-plane-granted-access-to-norwegian-airspace-for-medical-emergency/

US Navy, Lockheed Martin successfully test key capabilities of advanced off-board EW system

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/18/us-navy-lockheed-martin-successfully-test-key-capabilities-of-advanced-off-board-ew-system/

120 años de aviación: un repaso a los hitos más importantes

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/120-anos-de-aviacion-un-repaso-a-los-hitos-mas-importantes/

domingo, 17 de diciembre de 2023

Seoul scrambles jets after Chinese Russian warplanes approach

https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Seoul_scrambles_jets_after_Chinese_Russian_warplanes_approach_999.html

Qantas Group takes delivery of its first A220

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-qantas-group-takes-delivery-of-its-first-a220?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Why Was The F-22 Fighter Jet Program Cancelled?

https://simpleflying.com/f-22-fighter-jet-cancelation-analysis/

GE Aerospace Demonstrates Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/16/ge-aerospace-demonstrates-hypersonic-dual-mode-ramjet/

NASA's De Havilland Canada Buffalo Test QSRA Aircraft Is Up For Sale

https://simpleflying.com/nasa-qsra-de-havilland-buffalo-sale/

Explained: The Variants & Operators Of The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

https://simpleflying.com/bell-boeing-v-22-osprey-variants-operators-guide/

A Qantas Airbus A380 Is Making One Of The Longest Ever Flights Back To Australia

https://simpleflying.com/qantas-airbus-a380-longest-flight/

World Flight Planned as Classic Lear Jet Fundraiser

Air ambulance operator Global Jet Care is planning a round-the-world flight in one of its Learjet 36 light jets next year to celebrate a famous 100th-anniversary world flight and raise money for the Classic Lear Jet Foundation.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-12-14/world-flight-planned-classic-lear-jet-fundraiser

Northrop Grumman successfully tests a new solid rocket motor developed in less than a year

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/15/northrop-grumman-successfully-tests-a-new-solid-rocket-motor-developed-in-less-than-a-year/

RTX interceptor successfully defeats ballistic missile target

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/15/rtx-interceptor-successfully-defeats-ballistic-missile-target/

viernes, 15 de diciembre de 2023

French 'Baguette One' rocket project gets funding

https://phys.org/news/2023-12-french-baguette-rocket-funding.html

jueves, 14 de diciembre de 2023

Actualizamos la agenda para nuestra Jornada de Aviación General | AESA-Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea - Ministerio de Fomento

https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/noticias/actualizamos-la-agenda-para-nuestra-jornada-de-aviacion-general

miércoles, 13 de diciembre de 2023

First Picture Of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Trainer On An F-16 In Europe Surfaces

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/first-picture-of-b61-12-nuclear-bomb-trainer-on-f-16-in-europe

ASCENDing to new heights with cryogenic superconductivity

ASCEND, Airbus' superconductive powertrain demonstrator, has achieved a world first

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-12-ascending-to-new-heights-with-cryogenic-superconductivity?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

FAA selects SkySafe for UAS detection and mitigation program

SkySafe announced it has been selected for the FAA's UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program which seeks to identify technologies capable of detecting and mitigating unauthorized UAS activities near critical infrastructure.

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002669/faa-selects-skysafe-for-uas-detection-and-mitigation-program

Boeing shifts policy, wants all employees back in the office full time

While the defense and space divisions remain somewhat flexible, Boeing Commercial Airplanes is mandating a complete return to the standard 40 hours in the office

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-shifts-policy-wants-all-employees-back-in-the-office-full-time/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

GE wins contract to study propulsion options for NATO next-generation helicopter

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/ge-wins-contract-to-study-propulsion-options-for-nato-next-generation-helicopter/156188.article

Airbus Beluga Transport certifies, applies for US permit

Airbus Beluga Transport (Toulouse Blagnac) obtained its Air Operator's Certificate - FR.AOC.0152 - on November 13, 2023, with a single A300-600ST transferred from its sister carrier, Airbus Transport International (4Y, Toulouse Blagnac). The start-up has since applied for a foreign air carrier permit (FACP) and exemption to begin offering cargo charter flights to the United States in February 2024.

The French cargo specialist, owned by Airbus, was set up to commercialise the fleet of five A300-600ST...

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135020-airbus-beluga-transport-certifies-applies-for-us-permit

United States Navy And Lockheed Martin Successfully Test Key Capabilities Of Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare System

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/united-states-navy-and-lockheed-martin-successfully-test-key-capabilities-of-advanced-off-board-electronic-warfare-system/

Autistic pilot returns to Esperance after epic solo circumnavigation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/12/autistic-pilot-returns-to-esperance-after-epic-solo-circumnavigation/

Hybrid Electric Ampaire's Eel aircraft claims flight endurance record

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/ampaire-electric-eel-endurance/

Blue Origin sure seems confident it will launch New Glenn in 2024 | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/12/blue-origin-sure-seems-confident-it-will-launch-new-glenn-in-2024/

martes, 12 de diciembre de 2023

Aciturri delivers to Lilium the first fuselage of its eVTOL

https://www.aciturri.com/en/press-media/news/aciturri-delivers-to-lilium-the-first-evtol-fuselage

US high-speed rail projects get multi-billion boost from the feds

In a vote of confidence for electrified high-speed rail in the United States, the Federal Government has awarded roughly $6 billion in grants to two key projects:

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2023/12/us-high-speed-rail-projects-boost-feds/

Embraer’s C-390 builds momentum; civilian freighter pondered

KC/C-390 finally took off this year. Orders began rolling in, after a long drought and cancellations by the Brazilian government that cast... Read More

https://leehamnews.com/2023/12/11/embraers-c-390-builds-momentum-civilian-freighter-pondered/

Watch An AC-130J Ghostrider Firing Its Cannons Through IR Vision

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/12/watch-an-ac-130j-ghostrider-firing-its-cannons-through-ir-vision/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-an-ac-130j-ghostrider-firing-its-cannons-through-ir-vision

Tupolev Reveals Plans For Cargo & Shortened Versions Of Tu-214

https://simpleflying.com/tupolev-tu-214-cargo-short-variant/

COMAC C919 & ARJ21 Land In Hong Kong For 1st Time

https://simpleflying.com/china-comac-c919-hong-kong/

How Is The Mototok Electric Tug Changing Sustainability Practices At Airports?

https://simpleflying.com/mototuk-electric-tug-sustainability-practices-changes-guide/

Boeing, Avolon Agree on New Order for 40 737 MAX Jets

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-12-12-Boeing,-Avolon-Agree-on-New-Order-for-40-737-MAX-Jets

FAA to set new PW1100G maintenance requirements after learning more parts could fail

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/faa-to-set-new-pw1100g-maintenance-requirements-after-learning-more-parts-could-fail/156171.article

Avolon orders a further 100 A321neo aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-avolon-orders-a-further-100-a321neo-aircraft?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Lilium Starts Production of the Lilium Jet in Watershed Moment for Sustainable Aviation - Lilium

https://lilium.com/newsroom-detail/lilium-starts-production-of-the-lilium-jet-in-watershed-moment-for-sustainable-aviation

ThuderFly ha desarrollado tres autogiros no tripulados

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/thuderfly-ha-desarrollado-tres-autogiros-no-tripulados/

Commercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile Attack | The Drive

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/commercial-ship-in-flames-after-red-sea-missile-attack

lunes, 11 de diciembre de 2023

Iranian F-14 Tomcat Escorted Putin’s Il-96 And Accompanying Flankers On Their Way To UAE

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/08/iranian-f-14-escorted-putin-over-iran/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iranian-f-14-escorted-putin-over-iran

First MQ-9A Block 5 Delivered To Italian Air Force

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/11/first-mq-9a-block-5-delivered-to-itaf/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-mq-9a-block-5-delivered-to-itaf

What's So Special About The Boeing F-15EX?

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-f-15ex-whats-special/

FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-statement-mental-health-and-aviation-medical-clearances-rulemaking-committee

FAA Proposes to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Who Work on Commercial Aircraft Outside of the U.S.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-proposes-require-drug-and-alcohol-testing-certificated-repair-station-employees-who

Boeing Secures Contract for Six MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131374

Missile Defense Agency, Boeing-Led Industry Team Conduct Early Release Intercept Test

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-12-11-Missile-Defense-Agency,-Boeing-Led-Industry-Team-Conduct-Early-Release-Intercept-Test

Comac C919 to make first flight outside of Mainland China

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/comac-c919-to-make-first-flight-outside-of-mainland-china/156114.article

Lufthansa and Lilium to ‘explore innovation opportunities’ from eVTOL operations

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/lufthansa-and-lilium-to-explore-innovation-opportunities-from-evtol-operations/156135.article

US flight school ATP orders 40 more Textron Aviation Cessna Skyhawks

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/us-flight-school-atp-orders-40-more-textron-aviation-cessna-skyhawks/156142.article

Anduril advancing Fury autonomous fighter after Blue Force acquisition

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/anduril-advancing-fury-autonomous-fighter-after-blue-force-acquisition/156153.article

EU-funded initiative to validate eVTOL operations under real-life air traffic management

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/eu-funded-initiative-to-validate-evtol-operations-under-real-life-air-traffic-management/156165.article

FAA to require 737NG nacelle modifications in response to deadly 2018 CFM56 engine failure

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/faa-to-require-737ng-nacelle-modifications-in-response-to-deadly-2018-cfm56-engine-failure/156169.article

Airbus and BMW Group launch Quantum Computing Competition to tackle their most pressing mobility challenges

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-and-bmw-group-launch-quantum-computing-competition-to-0?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Airbus Flight Academy Europe upgrades training fleet with more sustainable aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-flight-academy-europe-upgrades-training-fleet-with-more?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 04-08 December 2023

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-reports-share-buyback-transactions-04-08-december-2023?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Northrop Announced Test Fire Of Solid Rocket Motor | Iran Unveils Drones with Air-To-Air Missiles | Lockheed Martin Introduced 1st F-35 For Belgium

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/northrop-announced-test-fire-of-solid-rocket-motor-iran-unveils-drones-with-air-to-air-missiles-lockheed-martin-introduced-1st-f-35-for-belgium-0240691/

US's Stratolaunch Systems takes first B747-400

Stratolaunch Systems (Huntsville International) has completed the induction of its first B747-400, namely N744VG (msn 32745), having acquired it earlier this year during the bankruptcy of rival Virgin Orbit (OBT).

The 22.2-year-old aircraft will continue to be used as an orbital launch platform and to support Stratolaunch's customers. The B747 was flown back from San Bernardino to Mojave on December 5, 2023, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows, and will "spend a small amount of time on the ground to receive...

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/134945-uss-stratolaunch-systems-takes-first-b747-400

Japan, Britain and Italy to establish new organisation to develop jet fighter

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/japan-britain-and-italy-to-establish-new-organisation-to-develop-jet-fighter/

Boeing signals two-month delay to 737 production ramp-up

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/boeing-signals-two-month-delay-to-737-production-ramp-up/

Successful Live Fire Demo Clears Path for Spike NLOS Airworthiness Release onto U.S. Apache

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/successful-live-fire-demo-clears-path-for-spike-nlos-airworthiness-release-onto-u-s-apache/

Belgian F-16s intercept Russian Sukhoi-30s over the Baltic Sea

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/belgian-air-component/belgian-f-16s-intercept-russian-sukhoi-30s-over-the-baltic-sea/

A delegation from Belgium and Lockheed Martin celebrate rollout of first F-35A for the Belgian Air Force

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/lockheed-martin/a-delegation-from-belgium-and-lockheed-martin-celebrate-rollout-of-first-f-35a-for-the-belgian-air-force/

Air New Zealand chooses its first all-electric aircraft

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/12/air-new-zealand-chooses-its-first-all-electric-aircraft/

‘An absolute legacy’: Southern Cross replica returns to the skies

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/12/an-absolute-legacy-southern-cross-replica-returns-to-the-skies/

Dutch Airport Partners with Flyvbird for On-demand Air Taxi Services

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-12-06/dutch-airport-partners-flyvbird-demand-air-taxi-services

Osprey Crash Triggers Worldwide Grounding

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2023-12-09/osprey-crash-triggers-worldwide-grounding

V-22 Ospreys grounded following Nov. 29 fatal crash

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/07/v-22-ospreys-grounded-following-nov-29-fatal-crash/

USAF F-16 crashes in sea near South Korea, pilot safe

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/11/usaf-f-16-crashes-in-sea-near-south-korea-pilot-safe/

World's largest plane carries fueled hypersonic test vehicle into the skies

California's Stratolaunch has announced the successful completion of its 12th test flight, where its six-engine, 385-ft wingspan Roc carrier aircraft took to the air for a captive carry test of a Talon-A hypersonic vehicle hauling live propellant.

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/stratolaunch-talon-live-propellant-test-captive-carry/

Active turbulence cancellation makes bumpy flights 80% smoother

Austrian company Turbulence Solutions claims it's already flight-testing a system that can detect and neutralize air turbulence, reducing the forces felt by passengers by up to 80% – and reducing fuel burn by up to 10%. It's set to launch in 2024.

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/active-turbulence-cancellation/

ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone is up for stormy weather

Although drones are a good substitute for piloted aircraft in hazardous weather conditions, it's obviously still best for their users if the things don't crash. The Czech-designed ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone was created with that fact in mind.

https://newatlas.com/drones/thunderfly-tf-g1-autogyro-drone/

EASA launches first version of digital information platform on drones and air taxis | EASA

https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/press-releases/easa-launches-first-version-digital-information-platform-drones

domingo, 10 de diciembre de 2023

809 Naval Air Squadron Returns As UK’s Second Frontline F-35B Squadron - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/10/809-naval-air-squadron-returns/

martes, 5 de diciembre de 2023

El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-demostrador-hibdridoelectrico-con-propulsion-distribuida-de-daher-airbus-y-safran-ha-volado-realiza-su-primer-vuelo-con-las-baterias-a-bordo/

El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-demostrador-hibdridoelectrico-con-propulsion-distribuida-de-daher-airbus-y-safran-ha-volado-realiza-su-primer-vuelo-con-las-baterias-a-bordo/

Nigeria army drone strike accident kills 85 civilians

https://www.africadaily.net/reports/Nigeria_army_drone_strike_accident_kills_85_civilians_999.html

Pontifications: Embraer sees easing in pilot shortage, wave of sales coming

Embraer officials see the pilot shortage easing in 2025 or 2026. Francisco Gomes Netos, CEO of the Embraer group, said during a media briefing last month that the "situation"... Read More

https://leehamnews.com/2023/12/05/pontifications-embraer-sees-easing-in-pilot-shortage-wave-of-sales-coming/