Air Force tests autonomous tech in Cessna cargo plane

https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-autonomous-flight-mundane/

U.S. Air Force prototype uncrewed fighter jet takes flight – Defence Blog

https://defence--blog-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-prototype-uncrewed-fighter-jet-takes-flight

Italian F-35s intercept Russian An-124 heavy transport aircraft – Defence Blog

https://defence--blog-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/defence-blog.com/italian-f-35s-intercept-russian-an-124-heavy-transport-aircraft/

U.S. Air Force Student Pilots Will Train at the International Flight Training School in Italy - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/29/usaf-pilots-training-ifts-italy/

U.S. Planned for 1,763 F-35As But at Current Pace, They Won't Arrive Until 2050s | Defense Express

https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/us_planned_for_1763_f_35as_but_at_current_pace_they_wont_arrive_until_2050s-15630.html

Japan to deploy F-15s to UK in historic first

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/japan-to-deploy-f-15s-to-uk-in-historic-first/

USAF Hopeful Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Will Fly Before Year End

https://www.twz.com/air/usaf-hopeful-second-b-21-raider-stealth-bomber-will-fly-before-year-end

U.S. Navy’s Aviation Forces Eagerly Await F/A-XX Downselect | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/us-navys-aviation-forces-eagerly-await-fa-xx-downselect

A glimpse into aeronautics at the dawn of civil aviation

The National Aerospace Library (NAL) is offering a glimpse into aeronautics at the dawn of civil aviation by releasing more than 250 unseen interwar consultants reports.

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/a-glimpse-into-aeronautics-at-the-dawn-of-civil-aviation/

Germany, France, Spain to discuss fighter jet programme in October, says Berlin | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/germany-france-spain-discuss-fighter-jet-programme-october-says-berlin-2025-08-28/

World’s Largest Stealth Fighter Fleet: The U.S. Air Force Receives its 500th F-35A

World's Largest Stealth Fighter Fleet: The U.S. Air Force Receives its 500th F-35A https://share.google/40DUZ8MCkftwBIkUL

How Can Russia Defend 3 Million Square Miles from Ukraine’s Flamingo Missiles? Short Answer — It Can’t.

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/how-can-russia-defend-3-million-square-miles-from-ukraines-flamingo-missiles-99b27984806a

Airbus MQ-72C Helicopter Drone Makes First Autonomous Test Flight with Hivemind AI - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/22/airbus-mq-72c-hivemind-ai-test/

Sea Transportation: Strange Defensive Measures in Hormuz Strait

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htseamo/articles/2025082225041.aspx#gsc.tab=0

Captain convicted and fined after An-26 hit snow bank during unstable approach | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/captain-convicted-and-fined-after-an-26-hit-snow-bank-during-unstable-approach/164242.article

USAF launches new industry consultation for Next Generation Air-Refueling System amid evolving requirements | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-air-force-seeking-ideas-for-its-next-generation-tanker/164245.article

Chinese airlines to divide up Airbus, Boeing 500 jet orders - ch-aviation

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/157502-chinese-airlines-to-divide-up-airbus-boeing-500-jet-orders

EU-US trade deal confirms zero tariffs for aircraft, parts - ch-aviation

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/157511-eu-us-trade-deal-confirms-zero-tariffs-for-aircraft-parts

Malaysian F/A-18D Hornet Explodes on Takeoff in Kuantan—Here’s What Went Down – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/malaysian-f-a-18d-hornet-explodes-on-takeoff-in-kuantan-heres-what-went-down/

Giant Cargo Drones Poised to Revolutionize Logistics: Spotlight on Windracers ULTRA Mk.2 and Pipistrel Nuuva V300 – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/giant-cargo-drones-poised-to-revolutionize-logistics-spotlight-on-windracers-ultra-mk-2-and-pipistrel-nuuva-v300/

Sierra Nevada Corporation Unveils Freedom Trainer for Navy’s UJTS – Aviation News:

Sierra Nevada Corporation launches the Freedom Trainer for the Navy's UJTS, emphasizing carrier training, cost efficiency, and digital design. Aviation News – Sierra Nevada Corporation...

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/sierra-nevada-corporation-unveils-freedom-trainer-for-navys-ujts/

Boeing-built X-37B spaceplane launches on eighth mission with new tech experiments - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/boeing-space/boeing-built-x-37b-spaceplane-launches-on-eighth-mission-with-new-tech-experiments/

Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/23/lockheed-martin-jagm-hellfire-720-million-contract/

easyJet flight returns to Lyon after passenger in psychotic state attempts cockpit intrusion - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/easyjet/flight-returns-to-lyon-after-passenger-in-psychotic-state-attempts-cockpit-intrusion/

Bridges Air Cargo becomes launch operator of Embraer’s first E-Freighter - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/bridges-air-cargo/bridges-air-cargo-becomes-launch-operator-of-embraers-first-e-freighter/

Il-76P: 42000 litros de agua para apagar incendios desde el aire - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/il-76p-42000-litros-de-agua-para-apagar-incendios-desde-el-aire/

Thailand plans 200,000 free domestic flights to boost tourism - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/thailand-plans-200000-free-domestic-flights-to-boost-tourism/

Thailand plans 200,000 free domestic flights to boost tourism - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/thailand-plans-200000-free-domestic-flights-to-boost-tourism/

Controlling the clouds: next steps in contrail management

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/controlling-the-clouds-next-steps-in-contrail-management/

India ha aprobado la adquisición de 6 aviones de alerta temprana y control aéreo Netra MkII basados en el A321 - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/india-ha-aprobado-la-adquisicion-de-6-aviones-de-alerta-temprana-y-control-aereo-netra-mkii-basados-en-el-a321/

China deja ver nuevos aviones de combate rumbo al desfile de la victoria sobre Japón - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/china-deja-ver-nuevos-aviones-de-combate-rumbo-al-desfile-de-la-victoria-sobre-japon/

Netra MkII AEW&C Program Takes off, Airbus to enhance Aircrafts - Indian Defence Research Wing

https://idrw.org/netra-mkii-aewc-program-takes-off-airbus-to-enhance-aircrafts/

Their window seats lacked windows, so Delta and United passengers sued | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/their-window-seats-lacked-windows-so-delta-and-united-passengers-sued/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

China’s Compound Helicopter Emerges for the First Time - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/21/chinese-compound-helicopter/

Japanese Defense Minister Visits Turkey as Tokyo Looks to Expand Drone Fleet - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/21/japanese-visit-turkey-expand-drone-fleet/

Winning: Ukrainian Operation Spider Web Surprises

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htwin/articles/20250821133251.aspx#gsc.tab=0

US Army awards Sikorsky $43m contract to modernise UH-60 Black Hawks with digital backbone for drone deployment | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/sikorsky-to-upgrade-us-army-black-hawks-for-uas-integration/164223.article

U.S. Revives Next-Gen Patriot Interceptor Program to Boost Missile Shield – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/u-s-revives-next-gen-patriot-interceptor-program-to-boost-missile-shield/

$1.6 Billion Defense Boost: New Zealand Acquires MH-60R Seahawk and A321XLR – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/1-6-billion-defense-boost-new-zealand-acquires-mh-60r-seahawk-and-a321xlr/

Passenger mutiny after 10-hour Vueling flight delay in Ibiza - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/vueling/passenger-mutiny-after-10-hour-vueling-flight-delay-in-ibiza/

Accident: Delta B738 at Austin on Aug 19th 2025, flap dislodged

https://avherald.com/h?article=52bed904&opt=0

Poland accuses Russia over military drone blast

https://www.spacewar.com/m/reports/Poland_accuses_Russia_over_military_drone_blast_999.html

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_test-fires_nuclear-capable_ballistic_missile_999.html

New Zealand spending $1.6b on sub-hunting helicopters, planes

https://www.spacedaily.com/m/reports/New_Zealand_spending_16b_on_sub-hunting_helicopters_planes_999.html

North Korea has 'undeclared' ICBM base near China border: report

https://www.spacewar.com/m/reports/North_Korea_has_undeclared_ICBM_base_near_China_border_report_999.html

New Zealand spy service warns of China interference

https://www.spacewar.com/m/reports/New_Zealand_spy_service_warns_of_China_interference_999.html

Taiwan plans defence budget increase to over 3% of GDP

https://www.sinodaily.com/m/reports/Taiwan_plans_defence_budget_increase_to_over_3_of_GDP_999.html

After repeated explosions, new test for Musk's megarocket

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/After_repeated_explosions_new_test_for_Musks_megarocket_999.html

China, Boeing appear near massive order: report - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2025/08/21/china-boeing-appear-near-massive-order-report/

Boeing Said to Be in Talks to Sell Up to 500 Jets to China - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-21/boeing-is-said-in-talks-to-sell-as-many-as-500-planes-to-china

China unveils world’s first jet-powered vertical landing drone for warships

https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinas-new-jet-powered-vtol-drone

Press Release: Air Europa advances “Vuelo 2030” sustainability planRunway Girl

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/08/air-europa-vuelo-2030-plan/

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Demonstrates 360-Degree Engagement Capability with LTADMS Radar - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/20/patriot-pac-3-mse-360-degree-capability-ltadms-radar/

Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Modernize Black Hawk with UAS and Launched Effects - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/20/sikorsky-to-modernize-black-hawk/

Thousands Of Airbus UK Workers Will Strike Next Month Due To Pay Dispute

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-uk-strike-pay-dispute/

Would-be buyer of Lilium assets faces hurdles as administrators await key documents

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/would-be-buyer-of-lilium-assets-faces-hurdles-as-administrators-await-key-documents/164226.article

India clears $7.4bn purchase of 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighters from Hindustan Aeronautics | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/india-clears-purchase-of-97-tejas-mk-1a-fighters/164222.article

MQ-28A Ghost Bats to enter air-to-air weapons testing this year – Australian Aviation

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-09-05-Boeing,-RAAF-Prove-MQ-28-Operational-Effectiveness

Marines: USMC Adopts Drone Technology

https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htamph/articles/2025082012220.aspx#gsc.tab=0

Accounts for green carrier Ecojet Airlines show continued spending but little progress towards operational launch | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/ecojet-accounts-show-continued-spending-but-little-progress-towards-operational-launch/164220.article

New Footage Shows Secretive RATT55 Radar Testbed Operating from Area 51's Hangar 18 - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/20/ratt55-area51-hangar18/

Air Europa accepts investment offer from Turkish Airlines | News | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-europa-accepts-investment-offer-from-turkish-airlines/164212.article

E195 collision captain pressured pilot to accept wrong take-off calculation

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/e195-collision-captain-pressured-pilot-to-accept-wrong-take-off-calculation/164210.article

BAE Systems and QinetiQ Prepare Avro RJ100 Testbed for ECRS Mk2 Radar Flight Trials - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/19/bae-systems-qinetiq-avro-rj100-testbed-ecrs-mk2/

US Court Sides With Zunum (Again), Reinstating $81M Verdict Against Boeing

https://simpleflying.com/us-court-sides-with-zunum-again-reinstating-81-million-verdict-against-boeing/

Start-up Grid Aero plans 'pickup truck of the skies' for unmanned logistics support to military and commercial customers | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/start-up-grid-aero-unveils-plans-for-unmanned-cargo-aircraft/164206.article

China advances crewed lunar mission with lander landing and takeoff trial

 https://www.moondaily.com/reports/China_advances_crewed_lunar_mission_with_lander_landing_and_takeoff_trial_999.html

Bjorn's Corner: Faster aircraft development. Part 3. - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2025/08/15/bjorns-corner-faster-aircraft-development-part-3/

Dutch consortium plans restart for insolvent Lilium

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/157295-dutch-consortium-plans-restart-for-insolvent-lilium

Over Half of Russia’s Su-30SM Fighters in Black Sea Fleet Down Since 2022 – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/over-half-of-russias-su-30sm-fighters-in-black-sea-fleet-down-since-2022/

SpaceX Gets the Go-Ahead for Starship Flight 10—After an Explosive Investigation – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/spacex-gets-the-go-ahead-for-starship-flight-10-after-an-explosive-investigation/

Portugal firefighting crash: investigators cite severe pilot training and oversight failures

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/firefighting/portugal-firefighting-crash-investigators-cite-severe-pilot-training-and-oversight-failures/

China’s First Crewed Tiltrotor Aircraft Is Flying

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/china-first-crewed-tiltrotor-aircraft-164344452.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABUahOZOSsbnzQhn_JwJj7yb2tCg2kozE0fOA3VpGtC9ZssaOUBQZqgCLhzstAq1pu5eeRiwaKOjHxPde18eTI1SsuvJcyC4UY33vtW9CIQFJ9ikw1lc2d--uRTR8n57rsEFJ7dBQEbrVYql-0gNpi1XSDYjgX4PU3D1OZ3MnzLQ

Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/boeing-corporate-america-manufacturing/678137/

Ukraine’s New 7-Ton Cruise Missile Ranges 1,900 Miles With a 1-Ton Warhead | by David Axe | War Is Boring | Aug, 2025 | Medium

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/ukraines-new-7-ton-cruise-missile-ranges-1-900-miles-with-a-1-ton-warhead-b805312b00b4

Quadcopter Drone Guides GBU-12 LGBs Dropped by F-35A - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/15/quadcopter-guides-gbu-12s-dropped-by-f-35a/

F-35s Escort Putin’s Aircraft on Return Flight to Russia - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/16/f-35s-escort-putin/

Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missiles Seen on Taiwan’s F-CK-1 Ching-kuo - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/17/hsiung-feng-iii-ashm-f-ck-1-ching-kuo/

China’s New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Breaks Cover Ahead of September Parade - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/17/chinas-new-cca-breaks-cover/

Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missiles Seen on Taiwan’s F-CK-1 Ching-kuo - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/17/hsiung-feng-iii-ashm-f-ck-1-ching-kuo/

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Poland reaches $3.8 billion agreement to modernise F-16 fleet

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/poland-reaches-38-billion-agreement-to-modernise-f-16-fleet/164174.article

Autonomous aviation developer Merlin to go public via SPAC offering | News | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/autonomous-aviation-developer-merlin-to-go-public-via-spac-offering/164180.article

U.S. Marines Advance ISR Capabilities with Upgraded MQ-9 Reaper – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/u-s-marines-advance-isr-capabilities-with-upgraded-mq-9-reaper/

Ural Works of Civil Aviation Unveils the UTS-800 Trainer: Sleek, Smart, and Built for Tomorrow’s Pilots – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/uzga-unveils-the-uts-800-trainer-sleek-smart-and-built-for-tomorrows-pilots/

The Netherlands: Eindhoven Airport hit by repeated flight disruptions due to air traffic controller shortage – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/the-netherlands-eindhoven-airport-hit-by-repeated-flight-disruptions-due-to-air-traffic-controller-shortage/

Improvisation in the Skies: Russian MiG-29 Spotted With a Drone Strapped on Using Cable Ties – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/improvisation-in-the-skies-russian-mig-29-spotted-with-a-drone-strapped-on-using-cable-ties/

India, the Big Picture: Is There a Deal for 114 Rafales? – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/india-the-big-picture-is-there-a-deal-for-114-rafales/

Passenger Accidentally Ejected from USAF F-15D Eagle During Taxi at Massachusetts Base

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/passenger-accidentally-ejected-from-usaf-f-15d-eagle-during-taxi-at-massachusetts-base/

NATO Rethinks Its New “Eyes in the Sky” After U.S. Pulls Plug on E-7 Plan – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/nato-rethinks-its-new-eyes-in-the-sky-after-u-s-pulls-plug-on-e-7-plan/

Horten Brothers: The Flying Wing Legacy That Shaped Modern Stealth Aviation – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/horten-brothers-the-flying-wing-legacy-that-shaped-modern-stealth-aviation/

Russia Converts MiG-29 Fighter into Antidrone Interceptor – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/russia-converts-mig-29-fighter-into-antidrone-interceptor/

Incident: UPS B748 at Taipei on Aug 13th 2025, engine pod strike on landing

https://avherald.com/h?article=52ba0abd&opt=0

Boeing 747-8 Strikes Engine Pod During Jawdropping Crosswind Landing

https://simpleflying.com/video/boeing-747-8-strikes-engine-pod-during-jawdropping-crosswind-landing/

F/A-18 Super Hornets to ‘remain relevant for a very long time’ – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/f-a-18-super-hornets-to-remain-relevant-for-a-very-long-time/

Next aviation crisis ‘not if but when’, says Alan Joyce – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/next-aviation-crisis-not-if-but-when-says-alan-joyce/

Eve Air Mobility Raises $230M, Broadens Investor Base

https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=CBADFE51-74BE-40A2-9DE0-13E4116DDC0F

KAI unveils KF-21EX stealth fighter concept with internal weapons bays and reduced radar signature | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/kai-outlines-conceptual-kf-21ex-variant/164183.article

Northrop Grumman reveals F/A-XX fighter concept image

https://newatlas.com/military/northrop-grumman-6th-gen-fighter/

Boeing interfered with electric plane startup Zunum, appeals court finds | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-interfered-with-electric-plane-startup-zunum-appeals-court-finds/

F-15 Ride-Along Passenger Accidentally Ejects While On The Ground (Updated)

https://www.twz.com/air/f-15-ride-along-passenger-accidentally-ejects-from-the-jet-while-on-the-ground

Ver "El futuro Airbus A321 MPA de la Armada francesa" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/g6mH0bTcZbk?si=DOuuu_Hp538I06zU

Boeing Outlines Positive Momentum For F-15EX | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-outlines-positive-momentum-f-15ex?elq2=4521b469175240ddac2755b28594dcea&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3&elq2=4521b469175240ddac2755b28594dcea&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3&utm_campaign=56387&utm_emailname=AW_News_DefenseDigest_NL_08132025&utm_medium=email&utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919

Taxis Voladores: Entre la Promesa y la Realidad del eVTOL

 Este artículo es suficientemente interesante como para ofreceros un resumen en castellano. No obstante, es preferible que leáis el original en inglés para no perder ninguno de los matices

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/betting-it-all-on-red/ 

1. Introducción y panorama general

El sector de la movilidad aérea urbana (UAM) está viviendo una fuerte inyección de capital, con inversiones que, según McKinsey, alcanzaó los 20.000 millones de dólares para finales de 2024. Las expectativas están centradas en que los vehículos eléctricos de despegue y aterrizaje vertical (eVTOL) entren en servicio en los próximos años. Archer Aviation y Joby Aviation son las dos empresas que lideran el mercado, con planes de iniciar sus primeras operaciones en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, y no en Estados Unidos como muchos habrían esperado. El lanzamiento de sus servicios se presenta como un hito mediático: por ejemplo, Archer anunció su acuerdo para ofrecer transporte durante los Juegos Olímpicos de Los Ángeles 2028 en un programa de televisión de máxima audiencia, evitando los canales de comunicación tradicionales y apostando por una imagen aspiracional de sus vehículos como “alfombras mágicas” capaces de unir eventos deportivos en pocos minutos.

Betting it all on red

As eVTOL developers gamble on leaping final hurdles, how far away are we from flying taxis entering service? BILL SWEETMAN casts an eye over the 'agonisingly slow' progress in the race towards certification.

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/betting-it-all-on-red/

Boeing plane deliveries dipped in July as company recovery rolls on

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-plane-deliveries-dipped-in-july-as-company-recovery-rolls-on/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Spirit Airlines sounds the alarm on its future ability to stay in business

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/spirit-airlines-sounds-the-alarm-on-its-future-ability-to-stay-in-business/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

New B-1B Bomber Task Force Deploys to Norway

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/11/new-b-1b-bomber-task-force-deploys-to-norway/

Anduril, Korean Air partner on autonomous aircraft development

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/anduril-korean-air-partner-on-autonomous-aircraft-development/164132.article

German aviation association urges tax cut as carriers ‘avoid’ country’s airports

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/german-aviation-association-urges-tax-cut-as-carriers-avoid-countrys-airports/164140.article 

Swiss plane maker Pilatus halts business jet deliveries to US over tariffs

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/swiss-plane-maker-pilatus-halts-business-jet-deliveries-to-us-over-tariffs/

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Safely Returns to Earth, Splashing Down off California

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/nasas-spacex-crew-10-mission-safely-returns-to-earth-splashing-down-off-california/

INFORMATION WARFARE: American Analysis of How Russia Fights

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htiw/articles/202508120111.aspx

WARPLANES: Chinese Pilot Combat Inexperience

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairfo/articles/2025081143558.aspx

Marines Train on MV-22B Osprey Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations in the Pacific

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/12/usmc-mv-22b-osprey-asw/

Marines Fly MQ-9 Reaper with SkyTower II and RDESS/SOAR Pods

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/12/usmc-mq-9-skytower-ii-rdess-soar/

Lufthansa Technik Seeks Approval For Airbus A330 Shark Skin Modification

https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-technik-airbus-a330-sharkskin-approval/

Piasecki plans new variant of Kargo logistics drone with expanded capacity

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/piasecki-plans-new-variant-of-kargo-logistics-drone-with-expanded-capacity/164145.article

USMC Osprey performs first anti-submarine warfare mission for first time

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/usmc-osprey-performs-first-anti-submarine-warfare-mission-for-first-time/164150.article

Canadair 215 water bomber Grounded in Portugal—For Now

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/aerial-firefighting-in-portugal-grounded-for-now/

US DOJ Supports Ending Delta-Aeromexico Joint Venture

https://simpleflying.com/delta-aeromexico/

WARPLANES: India Retires Its MiG-21 Jets

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairfo/articles/2025081301814.aspx 

South Korea fast-tracks KF-21 ground-attack capability

Defence committee approves revised development plan that advances air-to-ground weapons testing by 18 months as the nation seeks to bolster military capabilities

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/south-korea-fast-tracks-kf-21-ground-attack-capability/164147.article

Trump Pushes to Shoot Down Vital Climate Satellites, Threatening Agriculture, Science, and Everyday Weather Tools

Brace yourself—it's not sci-fi. The Trump administration is reportedly planning to decommission and possibly destroy two of NASA's most crucial satellites, OCO-2 and OCO-3, which...

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/trump-pushes-to-shoot-down-vital-climate-satellites-threatening-agriculture-science-and-everyday-weather-tools/

Boeing’s July Aircraft Deliveries Drop 20% from June, Falling Behind Airbus

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/boeings-july-aircraft-deliveries-drop-20-from-june-falling-behind-airbus/

Royal Air Maroc expands Marrakech-Europe links with new and strengthened routes to France and Belgium

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/royal-air-maroc/royal-air-maroc-expands-marrakech-europe-links-with-new-and-strengthened-routes-to-france-and-belgium/

Aena Group hits record passenger numbers in Spain with 38.47 million travellers in July

https://www.aviation24.be/airport-operator/aena/aena-group-hits-record-passenger-numbers-in-spain-with-38-47-million-travellers-in-july/

Brussels Airlines sees rising demand for cooler summer climates destinations amid Europe’s heatwaves

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/brussels-airlines/brussels-airlines-sees-rising-demand-for-coolcation-destinations-amid-europes-heatwaves/

Union urges Brussels Airport workers to refuse handling flights to Tel Aviv

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/tel-aviv-tlv/union-urges-brussels-airport-workers-to-refuse-handling-flights-to-tel-aviv/

Sustainable aviation fuel can secure our supply, argues Airbus

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/sustainable-aviation-fuel-can-secure-our-supply-argues-airbus/

[Australia] New survey sounds alarm on mental health in general aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/new-survey-sounds-the-alarm-on-mental-health-in-general-aviation/

The first National General Aviation (GA) Culture and Wellbeing Survey, conducted by Navigating Aviation, found 76 per cent of current GA workers are concerned about mental health issues in the industry and 59 per cent believe there is a "culture of silence" preventing them from speaking up

Australian Navy trials logistics drones for offshore delivery

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/navy-trials-logistics-drones-for-off-shore-delivery/

[Australia] Pilot standby duty is work, High Court affirms

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/pilot-standby-duty-is-work-high-court-affirms/

Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2025/08/12/acting-nasa-administrator-reflects-on-legacy-of-astronaut-jim-lovell/ 

Joby Looks to L3Harris to Develop a Defense-Centered VTOL

https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=639CCF04-E7DC-415C-9993-4134C4206EF9

Shortened version of COMAC C919 to enter service in 2028

https://centreforaviation.com/news/shortened-version-of-comac-c919-to-enter-service-in-2028-1321476

Boeing Wins Legal Battle to Hire Engineers in Brazil - Air Data News

https://www.airdatanews.com/boeing-wins-legal-battle-to-hire-engineers-in-brazil/

Boeing subsidiary in Brazil is free to continue hiring Brazilian engineers, a Court has ruled, dismissing a case brought by national aerospace associations seeking to restrict the U.S. manufacturer's recruitment.

[Podcast] Especial verano: de F35s, navegación magnética, aviones ligeros armados y más - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-especial-verano-de-f35s-navegacion-magnetica-aviones-ligeros-armados-y-mas/

America’s F-35 is stealthy in combat but lights up the radar in Trump’s trade war

https://fortune.com/2025/08/08/f35-stealth-fighter-trump-trade-war-switzerland-tariff-lockheed-spain-nato/

Embraer Pitches C-390M for IAF’s AWACS and MTA Requirements, Offering Faster Development Over Out-of-Production ERJ-145 - Indian Defence Research Wing

https://idrw.org/embraer-pitches-c-390m-for-iafs-awacs-and-mta-requirements-offering-faster-development-over-out-of-production-erj-145/

Trump Tariffs Prompt Swiss Calls To Abandon F-35 Deal | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/trump-tariffs-prompt-swiss-calls-abandon-f-35-deal

Rheinmetall in talks with Boeing and Lockheed Martin on uncrewed combat aircraft and missile production

Rheinmetall in talks with Boeing and Lockheed Martin on uncrewed combat aircraft and missile production https://defence-industry.eu/rheinmetall-in-talks-with-boeing-and-lockheed-martin-on-uncrewed-combat-aircraft-and-missile-production/

SP-30, de copia rusa del CH701 a UAV de carga, armado o kamikaze - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/sp-30-de-copia-rusa-del-ch701-a-uav-de-carga-armado-o-kamikaze/

Hydrogen fuel cells power US Marines in the field

https://newatlas.com/military/hydrogen-tactical-field-power-source-marines/

Spanish Low-Cost Airline To Codeshare On Flights To 4 Cities In The United States

https://simpleflying.com/volotea-flights-4-cities-united-states/

COMAC Civil Aircraft Overview – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/comac-civil-aircraft-overview/

Phoenix II: The Next-Gen TACAMO Aircraft

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/phoenix-ii-the-next-gen-tacamo-aircraft/

Four carriers form one of the most powerful fleets at sea

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/four-carriers-form-one-of-the-most-powerful-fleets-at-sea/

France is Testing the Rafale F4.3 - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/09/france-testing-rafale-f4-3/

Australian KC-30A Cleared to Refuel USAF F-15EX Eagle II and F-15E Strike Eagle

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/09/raaf-kc-30a-refuels-usaf-f-15ex-f-15e/

Kratos closing in on firm order for XQ-58 autonomous fighter with US Marine Corps | News | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/kratos-closing-in-on-firm-order-for-xq-58-autonomous-fighter-with-us-marine-corps/164124.article

Eve to test Beta’s electric motors as US air taxi firms reveal deals

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/eve-to-test-betas-electric-motors-as-us-air-taxi-firms-reveal-deals/164126.article

Emirates to ban power bank use onboard after safety incidents - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/emirates-airline/emirates-to-ban-power-bank-use-onboard-after-safety-incidents/

Electric CTOL aircraft delivered for Nordic route tests

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/beta-alia-cx300-electric-ctol-first-customer/

Lockheed Super Star restored for Lufthansa’s centennial - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa/lockheed-super-star-restored-for-lufthansas-centennial/

Avión agrícola con misiles antiaéreos como arma anti-drone - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/avion-agricola-con-misiles-antiaereos-como-arma-anti-drone/

Restored Nagasaki bell rings in 80 years since A-bomb

https://www.spacewar.com/m/reports/Restored_Nagasaki_bell_rings_in_80_years_since_A-bomb_999.html

Emirates bans use of power banks on board its aircraft - Runway GirlRunway Girl

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/08/emirates-bans-customer-use-of-power-banks-on-board/

Bjorn's Corner: Faster aircraft development. Part 2. - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2025/08/08/bjorns-corner-faster-aircraft-development-part-2/

UK regulator clears Boeing takeover of Spirit AeroSystems | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/uk-regulator-clears-boeing-takeover-spirit-aerosystems-2025-08-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=68968d31f074e900010790fc&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

Russia’s Biggest Airlifters Are Fleeing the War in Ukraine

https://medium.com/war-is-boring/russias-biggest-airlifters-are-fleeing-the-war-in-ukraine-2e1105297ba8?source=rss----2ce4bbcf83bb---4

Tensions flare between FAA & NTSB, 2 federal agencies charged with aviation safety

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/tensions-flare-between-2-federal-agencies-charged-with-aviation-safety/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

China’s Third Tailless Next-Generation Aircraft Emerges

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/05/chinas-third-tailless-aircraft/

Hydraulic Fitting Failure Led to B-2 Gear Collapse, Wing Fire and $300M Damage at Whiteman AFB in 2022

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/06/b-2-2022-incident-aib-report/

B-1B Lancer Bombers Fly ‘Hybrid’ Strike Sorties During Red Flag Nellis 25-3

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/07/b-1b-hybrid-strike-sorties-red-flag-nellis-25-3/

AIR DEFENSE: Iran Rearms With Chinese Air Defense Systems

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htada/articles/202508040930.aspx

Bombardier to Launch Major U.S. Services Expansion Initiative Across Multiple States

https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-launch-major-us-services-expansion-initiative-across-multiple-states

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Proposed Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/us-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-unveils-proposed-rule-unleash-american-drone 

Indra Group closes the purchase of the Duro Felguera plant en Gijón for conversion into one of Europe's most advanced military vehicle factories

https://www.indracompany.com/en/noticia/indra-group-closes-purchase-duro-felguera-plant-gijon-conversion-one-europes-advanced

Indra strengthens its position in the unmanned aerial systems market with the acquisition of Aertec Defence & Aerial Systems (DAS)

https://www.indracompany.com/en/noticia/indra-strengthens-position-unmanned-aerial-systems-market-acquisition-aertec-defence-aerial

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2025-08-06-Cathay-Pacific-Orders-14-More-Boeing-777-9-Passenger-Jets

IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-04-01/

Joby Aviation acquires Blade’s passenger brokerage and marketing business

US air taxi developer Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility's passenger-transportation brokering and marketing business for at least $90 million, positioning itself to access established infrastructure and customers ahead of its eVTOL launch

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/joby-aviation-acquires-blades-passenger-brokerage-and-marketing-business/164058.article

India faces urgent fighter gap amid J-35 threat

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/india-faces-urgent-fighter-gap-amid-j-35-threat/164084.article

A380 flight computers updated after ‘erroneous’ soft-thrust command on take-off

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/a380-flight-computers-updated-after-erroneous-soft-thrust-command-on-take-off/164068.article

Precision weapons boom gets underway with global demand set to grow ‘exponentially’

Billions of dollars in contracts are pouring into weapons producers from governments around the world, with defence industry heavyweights and newcomers all seeing the benefits

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/precision-weapons-boom-gets-underway-with-global-demand-set-to-grow-exponentially/164090.article

Spirit expects Boeing acquisition to close in fourth quarter

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/spirit-expects-boeing-acquisition-to-close-in-fourth-quarter/164096.article

United grounds all flights at US airports following ‘technology issue’

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/united-grounds-all-flights-at-us-airports-following-technology-issue/164097.article

Exclusive: new Canadian air chief affirms plans for ‘fifth-generation air force’

In an interview with FlightGlobal, newly appointed commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet says her service remains committed to a sweeping set of modernisations, including fielding Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/exclusive-new-canadian-air-chief-affirms-plans-for-fifth-generation-air-force/164110.article 

Australia's Koala Airlines aims for late 2026 launch

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/156904-australias-koala-airlines-aims-for-late-2026-launch

Europe’s New Mobile Rocket Launcher Blasts Off — First Test Firing a Major Success

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/europes-new-mobile-rocket-launcher-blasts-off-first-test-firing-a-major-success/ 

Airbus Bets on Magnetic Navigation: What Is ‘MagNav’ and Why Does It Matter?

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/airbus-bets-on-magnetic-navigation-what-is-magnav-and-why-does-it-matter/ 

France’s New “Spy Jet” Takes Off: The Falcon 8X Archange Makes Its Debut!

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/frances-new-spy-jet-takes-off-the-falcon-8x-archange-makes-its-debut/ 

First Japanese F‑35B Stealth Fighters Touch Down at Nyutabaru Air Base

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/first-japanese-f%e2%80%9135b-stealth-fighters-touch-down-at-nyutabaru-air-base/

Spain Says “No Thanks” to U.S. F-35 Jets — Sticks with Eurofighter or FCAS Instead

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/spain-says-no-thanks-to-u-s-f-35-jets-sticks-with-eurofighter-or-fcas-instead/

Air Cambodia Set to Acquire Up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets in New US Trade Agreement

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/air-cambodia-set-to-acquire-up-to-20-boeing-737-max-8-jets-in-new-us-trade-agreement/

Airlink Levels Up: 10 Brand-New Embraer E195-E2 Jets Coming Soon!

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/airlink-levels-up-10-brand-new-embraer-e195-e2-jets-coming-soon/

Spain rejects U.S. F-35 jets in favour of European defence strategy

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/spanish-air-force/spain-u-s-f-35-jets-in-favour-of-european-defence-strategy/

Controversy grows over donkey evacuations from Gaza via Liège Airport, Belgium

Hundreds of donkeys have been airlifted from war-torn Gaza to animal sanctuaries in France via Liège Airport, in an operation led by Israeli NGO Starting Over Sanctuary. Marketed as a humanitarian mission to rescue neglected animals, the initiative—dubbed the "Donkey Flying Project"—has drawn sharp criticism for being ethically and politically charged. Critics, including Al Jazeera […]

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/liege/controversy-grows-over-donkey-evacuations-from-gaza-via-liege-airport-belgium/

Australia to acquire MC-55A aircraft equipment in US$404m sale

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/australia-to-acquire-mc-55a-aircraft-equipment-in-us404m-sale/

Robotic spaceplane flies to edge of space to spy on the spysats

Who watches the watchmen and who spies on the spy satellites? It turns out it's an optical package called Morning Sparrow made by Scout Space and carried by Dawn Aerospace's Aurora spaceplane to the edge of space to snap low-orbit spysats.

Continue Reading https://newatlas.com/space/dawn-aerospace-robotic-spaceplane-spysat/

Archer Boosts Defense Development with Two Key Acquisitions Amid Rising Demand – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/archer-boosts-defense-development-with-two-key-acquisitions-amid-rising-demand/

Northrop Grumman Releases F/A-XX Official Concept Art - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/07/northrop-grumman-f-a-xx-concept-art/

Sarisa SRS-1A Equipped with RL275-1S Rocket Launcher Signals Tactical Shift in UAV Capabilities – Aviation News:

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/08/sarisa-srs-1a-equipped-with-rl275-1s-rocket-launcher-signals-tactical-shift-in-uav-capabilities/

US approves $404 million upgrade for Royal Australian Air Force MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare aircraft | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-approves-404m-upgrade-for-australias-mc-55a-peregrine-fleet/164099.article

UGT union calls nationwide strike at Ryanair ground handling in Spain starting August 15 - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ugt-union-calls-nationwide-strike-at-ryanair-ground-handling-in-spain-starting-august-15/

TUI flight diverted after violent passenger assaults crew and passengers - Aviation24.be

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/tui-aviation/tui-nordic/tui-flight-diverted-after-violent-passenger-assaults-crew-and-passengers/

Operation Babylift ‘babies’ meet with their rescuers after 50 years – Australian Aviation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/operation-babylift-babies-meet-with-their-rescuers-after-50-years/

In an event hosted by the Australian War Memorial late last month, the now-grown passengers of Australian aircraft that carried them as orphaned babies from South Vietnam in April 1975 met the pilots and crew who operated the flights for a commemoration ceremony.

B-1 Lancer celebrates 40 years of service - Aerotech News & Review

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2025/08/06/b-1-lancer-celebrates-40-years-of-service/

The EA-37B Compass Call: Delivering the Future of Electronic Warfare Today | L3Harris® Fast. Forward.

https://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/editorial/2024/09/ea-37b-compass-call-delivering-future-electronic-warfare-today

YF-23 Designer Weighs In On How Lockheed Martin Could Evolve The F-35 | Aviation Week Network

"I believe one way Lockheed Martin can meet its goals is by employing two strategies," he says. One is stretching the airframe to add fuel and improve fineness ratio, as well as adding lifting area with a canard or more wing area. The second is to use thrust vectoring to eliminate the tail.

Starting in April, Cummings developed three conceptual designs for evolved F-35s based on past Lockheed experimental projects; the new designs offer short-, medium- and long-term improvements in performance and increased stealth.

https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/yf-23-designer-weighs-how-lockheed-martin-could-evolve-f-35

Russia expands use of Su-57 fighter in Ukraine

https://defence-blog.com/russia-expands-use-of-su-57-fighter-in-ukraine/

Ukrainian startup develops lightweight drone-killer laser

https://defence-blog.com/ukrainian-startup-develops-lightweight-drone-killer-laser/

South Korea begins mass production of AESA radar for KF-21 fighter

https://defence-blog.com/south-korea-begins-mass-production-of-aesa-radar-for-kf-21-fighter/

La implosión del sumergible Titan fue causada por un entorno laboral tóxico absolutamente disparatado

PDF original:

https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/05/2003773004/-1/-1/0/SUBMERSIBLE%20TITAN%20MBI%20REPORT%20(04AUG2025).PDF

como son más de 300 paginas en inglés, dejamos resumen IA

1. Declaración Preliminar

La Guardia Costera de EE.UU. llevó a cabo esta investigación bajo su autoridad legal para esclarecer el colapso del TITAN ocurrido el 18 de junio de 2023, que resultó en la muerte de cinco personas. La investigación se realizó en colaboración con organismos como el FBI, la NOAA, el NTSB y autoridades de Canadá, Reino Unido y Francia. Se realizaron audiencias públicas y se recopilaron testimonios de 26 testigos. El informe no puede ser usado como prueba en procedimientos civiles o administrativos, excepto por el gobierno de EE.UU.

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2. Embarcación Implicada en el Incidente

El TITAN era un sumergible experimental de 22 pies de largo, propiedad de OceanGate Inc., construido en 2021, con un casco de fibra de carbono pegado a segmentos de titanio. No estaba registrado, certificado ni clasificado por ninguna entidad oficial. Era operado desde el buque POLAR PRINCE, que remolcaba el TITAN sobre una plataforma de lanzamiento y recuperación (LARS).

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3. Personas Fallecidas, Desaparecidas o Heridas

Las cinco personas fallecidas a bordo del TITAN fueron:

• Stockton Rush (EE.UU.): CEO y piloto del TITAN.

• Paul-Henri Nargeolet (Francia): experto en el Titanic.

• Shahzada Dawood (Pakistán/Reino Unido): pasajero.

• Suleman Dawood (Pakistán/Reino Unido): pasajero.

• Hamish Harding (Reino Unido): pasajero.

Todos murieron instantáneamente por la implosión a gran profundidad.

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4. Hallazgos de Hecho

El TITAN participaba en una expedición turística y científica al pecio del Titanic. Durante su 88.ª inmersión, el 18 de junio de 2023, perdió comunicación mientras descendía a unos 3.346 metros. Segundos después, sufrió una implosión catastrófica.

OceanGate operaba fuera de los marcos regulatorios tradicionales, sin certificaciones ni análisis de ingeniería suficientes. El casco de fibra de carbono no fue evaluado adecuadamente ni fue diseñado conforme a estándares aceptados. El sistema de monitoreo en tiempo real no fue capaz de predecir el fallo estructural. La empresa tampoco protegió adecuadamente el casco entre temporadas ni investigó eventos acústicos previos que podrían haber sido señales de alerta.

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5. Análisis

Se identificaron múltiples fallos graves:

• Falta de análisis estructurales y pruebas de resistencia del casco.

• Uso de materiales no certificados (fibra de carbono, ventana acrílica).

• Sistema de monitoreo mal implementado.

• Desestimación de advertencias internas y externas sobre seguridad.

• Cultura laboral tóxica, sin protocolos adecuados de seguridad.

• Falta de supervisión externa y entrenamiento formal del piloto.

• Presentación engañosa de los pasajeros como "especialistas de misión".

El análisis concluye que estos factores contribuyeron directamente al desastre.

.1. Diseño y materiales inadecuados

• El TITAN usaba un casco de presión hecho de fibra de carbono enrollada, un material nunca antes aprobado para estructuras de presión de gran profundidad.

• Este diseño no fue certificado ni verificado por ninguna autoridad independiente como DNV o ABS.

• La unión del casco de fibra de carbono con extremos de titanio generó diferencias de expansión térmica y fatiga estructural, lo que contribuyó a su debilitamiento progresivo.

• La ventana de visualización también fue hecha de un material acrílico no diseñado para las profundidades a las que se sumergía el TITAN.

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5.2. Falta de pruebas y validación

• No se realizaron pruebas exhaustivas de presión o resistencia cíclica (fatiga) que validaran la capacidad del casco para soportar repetidas inmersiones a grandes profundidades.

• Los expertos de ingeniería dentro y fuera de la empresa habían advertido que el diseño no tenía un margen de seguridad estructural adecuado.

• Se ignoraron incidentes acústicos (ruidos o "pings" estructurales) durante inmersiones anteriores que sugerían daños acumulativos en el casco.

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5.3. Implementación fallida del monitoreo en tiempo real (RTM)

• OceanGate promovía un sistema de monitoreo en tiempo real de la salud estructural del casco, como su innovación clave de seguridad.

• Sin embargo, este sistema no tenía parámetros claros de seguridad, ni protocolos establecidos para abortar la misión si se detectaban anomalías.

• A pesar de advertencias acústicas en inmersiones previas, no se tomó acción correctiva.

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5.4. Cultura organizacional y entorno laboral tóxico

• El informe describe un ambiente de trabajo disfuncional donde se desalentaba el cuestionamiento de decisiones y se despedía al personal que expresaba preocupaciones de seguridad.

• Se promovía una cultura de riesgo e innovación a cualquier costo, más alineada con el sector tecnológico que con la ingeniería marítima tradicional.

• Ingenieros, empleados e incluso asesores externos expresaron sus reservas de manera formal e informal, pero sus advertencias fueron minimizadas o ignoradas.

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5.5. Supervisión inadecuada del piloto y operaciones

• El CEO de OceanGate, Stockton Rush, actuaba como piloto principal, sin haber pasado por entrenamiento formal o certificación de pilotaje submarino.

• No existía un plan de emergencia claro ni simulacros regulares.

• El control del sumergible se realizaba con un controlador de videojuegos modificado, símbolo de una actitud poco profesional hacia el diseño crítico.

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5.6. Clasificación errónea de los pasajeros

• OceanGate clasificaba a los pasajeros como "Especialistas de Misión", una designación ambigua que buscaba evadir requisitos regulatorios para el transporte comercial de personas.

• A pesar de ello, los pasajeros pagaban cuantiosas sumas (hasta $250,000) por participar, lo que en la práctica representaba un servicio turístico comercial.

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5.7. Falta de regulación específica

• El TITAN operaba en aguas internacionales, aprovechando vacíos legales y la ausencia de jurisdicción directa de entidades como la Guardia Costera de EE.UU.

• No existían leyes claras sobre cómo regular vehículos sumergibles experimentales de este tipo.

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6. Conclusiones

El informe concluye que la tragedia del TITAN no fue un accidente inesperado, sino una consecuencia evitable de una cadena de decisiones irresponsables, falta de supervisión técnica, presión empresarial y una cultura de trabajo que priorizó la innovación y el marketing por encima de la seguridad y la ciencia de ingeniería sólida.

La causa principal fue el colapso estructural del casco de fibra de carbono, lo cual provocó la implosión instantánea. OceanGate ignoró principios de ingeniería fundamentales, omitió mantenimiento crítico, desestimó incidentes anteriores y operó con una cultura de seguridad deficiente. Se destacó la ausencia de regulación efectiva para sumergibles de diseño novedoso.

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7. Acciones Tomadas Desde el Incidente

Desde el incidente, se han iniciado acciones para revisar y posiblemente reformar el marco regulador sobre sumergibles comerciales, especialmente aquellos de diseño no tradicional. Las agencias involucradas evaluaron sus respuestas y coordinación internacional durante la operación de búsqueda y rescate.

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8. Recomendaciones

El informe concluye con sugerencias para evitar futuros incidentes:

• Establecer regulaciones claras para sumergibles comerciales innovadores.

• Requerir certificación independiente de diseño y materiales.

• Mejorar la coordinación internacional en búsquedas submarinas.

• Implementar protocolos de seguridad obligatorios y auditorías externas.

• Promover una cultura de seguridad en empresas tecnológicas marinas.

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