miércoles, 31 de diciembre de 2025
martes, 30 de diciembre de 2025
lunes, 29 de diciembre de 2025
Los J-36 y J-50. Plataformas de combate avanzadas chinas
Los J-36 y J-50. Plataformas de combate avanzadas chinas
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/los-j-36-y-j-50-plataformas-de-combate-avanzadas-javier-t0cte?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/los-j-36-y-j-50-plataformas-de-combate-avanzadas-javier-t0cte?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via
domingo, 28 de diciembre de 2025
sábado, 27 de diciembre de 2025
Russia’s Baikal Aircraft Makes First Flight With indigenous VK-800 Engine | Tests Confirm Success
https://youtu.be/8pqbI6nEhCg?si=Ab6rbx0SQnUmJxjg
Russia has successfully completed the first flight of the LMS-901 "Baikal" light multipurpose aircraft powered by the new domestic VK-800 turboprop engine and AV-901 propeller. Conducted at the Ural Civil Aviation Plant airfield, the test confirmed stable flight, reliable engine performance, and proper functioning of all primary and backup systems.The Baikal reached speeds of up to 210 kilometers per hour and climbed to 400 meters during the sortie, marking the official start of joint flight testing. The aircraft is designed to replace aging An-2 and An-3 aircraft and serve remote regions with limited aviation infrastructure, including Siberia, the Far East, and the Arctic.The VK-800 engine fills a critical gap in Russia's aviation industry, enabling domestic production of light and regional aircraft previously dependent on foreign powerplants. Despite earlier media claims suggesting delays or program freezes, the flight took place exactly within the planned timeline. With certification expected in 2026, the Baikal program now moves into its most important testing phase.
viernes, 26 de diciembre de 2025
jueves, 25 de diciembre de 2025
miércoles, 24 de diciembre de 2025
martes, 23 de diciembre de 2025
Review of aerial suppression effectiveness research literature
Review of aerial suppression effectiveness research literature.
Prepared for the Natural Hazards Research Australia.
Project Why fly? How do we know that aerial firefighting operations are effective and efficient
Uncertain Future for Leonardo’s UK Division Amid Contract Delays
Uncertain Future for Leonardo's UK Division Amid Contract Delays
https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/21/leonardo-uk-uncertain-future/
https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/21/leonardo-uk-uncertain-future/
Un avión monoplaza de cartón ¡que se vuela sin licencia!
Un avión monoplaza de cartón ¡que se vuela sin licencia!
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/un-avion-monoplaza-de-carton-que-se-vuela-sin-licencia/
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/un-avion-monoplaza-de-carton-que-se-vuela-sin-licencia/
Kepplair cambia su interés del A330 al ATR-72 para crear su avión antiincendios
Kepplair cambia su interés del A330 al ATR-72 para crear su avión antiincendios
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/kepplair-cambia-su-interes-del-a330-al-atr-72-para-crear-su-avion-antiincendios/
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/kepplair-cambia-su-interes-del-a330-al-atr-72-para-crear-su-avion-antiincendios/
[Podcast] Fiat y Misubitshi en la IIGM: ¿hicieron lo mejor para sus bolsillos y lo peor para sus ejercitos?
[Podcast] Fiat y Misubitshi en la IIGM: ¿hicieron lo mejor para sus bolsillos y lo peor para sus ejercitos?
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-fiat-y-misubitshi-en-la-iigm-hicieron-lo-mejor-para-sus-bolsillos-y-lo-peor-para-sus-ejercitos/
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-fiat-y-misubitshi-en-la-iigm-hicieron-lo-mejor-para-sus-bolsillos-y-lo-peor-para-sus-ejercitos/
lunes, 22 de diciembre de 2025
domingo, 21 de diciembre de 2025
sábado, 20 de diciembre de 2025
viernes, 19 de diciembre de 2025
jueves, 18 de diciembre de 2025
miércoles, 17 de diciembre de 2025
Economy Seats Are Torture: Why They Hurt So Much
Ever fly Economy and felt like you were being tortured by the seat? It turns out that you're not being fussy, the seats really are horrible from an ergonomic point of view, which is why you're suffering. Oh, and that might be by design.
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martes, 16 de diciembre de 2025
lunes, 15 de diciembre de 2025
viernes, 12 de diciembre de 2025
jueves, 11 de diciembre de 2025
Boeing completes ‘ecoDemonstrator’ flights to study internet-based communications
- Boeing and United Airlines Test Advanced Digital Communications for the Future of Flight
- Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer airplane, a United 737-8, tested advanced digital communications to enhance operational efficiency
- Collaboration also included government agencies, Boeing suppliers, communications service providers and academia
China okays Airbus deliveries for existing orders
Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) has secured Chinese approval to proceed with deliveries of 120 aircraft previously ordered by customers in the country, but the long-discussed new order for hundreds of jets remains stalled.
miércoles, 10 de diciembre de 2025
German‑Norwegian Partnership to Build a Sovereign ISR Satellite Constellation by 2029
original in German
https://www.hartpunkt.de/helsing-und-kongsberg-wollen-in-deutschland-satelliten-bauen/
English summary
German AI specialist Helsing and Norway’s defence contractor Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a European‑owned constellation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites. Together with Germany’s sensor firm Hensoldt and launch partner Isar Aerospace, they aim to have the network operational by 2029, featuring a fully integrated communications layer for Europe. The partners plan to establish a joint venture in Germany for producing Kongsberg‑derived satellites that can be customized to exclude U.S. ITAR‑controlled components, supporting Germany’s €35 billion five‑year investment in military space security.
The initiative, dubbed “SPOCK 1,” will combine Kongsberg’s low‑Earth‑orbit satellite hardware with Helsing’s on‑board artificial‑intelligence algorithms for real‑time data preprocessing. Hensoldt will contribute SAR, electro‑optic, infrared and electronic‑warfare sensors, while Kongsberg Satellite Services will provide its extensive ground‑station network for command and control. The partners stress that experience gained from operations in Ukraine underlines the strategic importance of space‑based target acquisition, and they intend to invest several tens of millions of euros in the near term to advance the architecture.
If successful, the ISR constellation could consist of 75–100 satellites, delivering weather‑independent, near‑real‑time imagery and signal data across synthetic‑aperture radar, optical and RF modalities. The system is designed to operate within European legal frameworks such as the Satellite Data Security Act, and commercial image distribution may be offered where permissible. Observers expect the joint venture to be formally created early next year, positioning Europe with sovereign space‑based surveillance capabilities that bolster deterrence and defense readiness.
Lockheed Martin drone makes mission-saving decisions on its own
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Skunk Works® successfully completed a live demonstration of artificial intelligence driven mission contingency management (AI/MCM) on a Stalker XE Block 25 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and an Alta X 2.0 drone modified by Drone Amplified. This test demonstrates how AI can automatically adjust an unmanned mission when an unexpected problem occurs, advancing the shift towards more autonomous unmanned operations.
martes, 9 de diciembre de 2025
lunes, 8 de diciembre de 2025
russians Say to Produce Il-100, Il-276 Aircraft, Amid No Signs They Even Fly | Defense Express
The Aviastar-SP plant in Ulyanovsk, russia, to seriously expand and increase the number of employees to 20 thousand - the basis for this decision is called the aircraft designs that exist just "on paper"
The russians say that they will produce the Il-100 Slon (Slon or Слон in russian stands for Elephant) strategic airlifter as well as Il-276 medium-airlift military transport aircraft at the Aviastar-SPplant in Ulyanovsk.
domingo, 7 de diciembre de 2025
France leases Babcock's L39
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has signed a contract with Babcock France's British division to lease Czech-built Aero L-39 Albatros trainer aircraft for the EPNER flight test school.
sábado, 6 de diciembre de 2025
viernes, 5 de diciembre de 2025
Four military-grade drones breach no-fly zone ahead of Zelensky’s arrival in Dublin
related:
New drone sighting around Brussels Airport, air traffic briefly halted
jueves, 4 de diciembre de 2025
Daher has completed the first flight of its EyePulse UAV, based on its TBM turboprop.
Daher has successfully completed the flight demonstration of EyePulse, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone prototype presented to the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) as part of a call for projects.
Electra Unveils Defense Unit to Advance Ultra-STOL Aircraft for U.S. Military Missions
The EL9, a multi-mission ultra-short takeoff and landing aircraft, will deliver people, power, and payloads for the U.S. Military
Electra today announced the launch of "Electra Defense", a new business unit focused on meeting defense mission needs, as the company develops the EL9, a dual-use, nine-passenger hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) aircraft for the U.S. Military.
With the ability to take off and land in spaces as short as 150 feet, Electra's EL9 enables access to helicopter-sized areas in austere or remote environments while maintaining the safety, cost, and long-range benefits of a fixed-wing aircraft
Electra today announced the launch of "Electra Defense", a new business unit focused on meeting defense mission needs, as the company develops the EL9, a dual-use, nine-passenger hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) aircraft for the U.S. Military.
With the ability to take off and land in spaces as short as 150 feet, Electra's EL9 enables access to helicopter-sized areas in austere or remote environments while maintaining the safety, cost, and long-range benefits of a fixed-wing aircraft
LEVEL enters a new phase: begins operating under its own IATA code “LL”
LEVEL has officially started operating as a fully independent airline within the IAG Group, marking a major milestone with the launch of flights under its new IATA code LL. The first flight using the new identifier—LL2627 from Barcelona to New York JFK—departed on 1 December 2025, symbolising the airline's transition from an Iberia-operated brand to […] https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/level/level-enters-a-new-phase-begins-operating-under-its-own-iata-code-ll/
Dcubed Powers Ahead: Introducing ARAQYS – The Power Solution for Space
Dcubed unveils its ARAQYS-D3 mission, a demonstration featuring a 2kW in-space-manufactured solar array designed for supporting power beaming and directed energy applications built together with Astro Digital, manifested for launch on a SpaceX Rideshare mission targeted for Q1 2027 arranged by Maverick Space Systems.
https://dcubed.space/dcubed-powers-ahead-introducing-araqys-the-power-solution-for-space/
https://dcubed.space/dcubed-powers-ahead-introducing-araqys-the-power-solution-for-space/
Northrop Grumman's nav system built to withstand hypersonic abuse
Hypersonic vehicles aren't much use if you don't know where they're going, so Northrop Grumman is developing new navigation systems for autonomous craft that can stand up to the rigors of flying at speeds of over Mach 5.
miércoles, 3 de diciembre de 2025
Ya está aquí tu Revista de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica de diciembre.
Ya está aquí tu Revista de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica de diciembre. En este número:
🛫¡Acción en los cielos de Canarias! Ocean Sky 2025: Lideramos el mayor combate aéreo simulado de Europa. Cazas indios, F-15 americanos y nuestros Eurofighter dándolo todo.
🐯 Tiger Meet: El Ala 14 ruge de nuevo en Portugal.
🌊 75 años salvando vidas desde Mallorca La Base Aérea de Son San Juan está de aniversario. 🚁 Descubre la historia del 801 Escuadrón, los guardianes del Mediterráneo. Desde los hidroaviones clásicos hasta los nuevos helicópteros. ❤️💛❤️
🤖 ¿Cómo será la guerra del futuro? Analizamos los desafíos tecnológicos que ya están aquí. La Nube de Combate: Conectando datos en tiempo real para decidir más rápido.
🌍 Geopolítica: El poder aéreo en el Indo-Pacífico y el papel de los drones.
👇 Descarga la revista gratis aquí: [Enlace al PDF]
Se inaugura en Sevilla la primera FAL de Pilatus fuera de Suiza
Se ha inaugurado la fábrica de Pilatus en Alcalá de Guadaíra, Sevilla, con un sobrevuelo de nuestros PC-21.
Comunicado Ejército del Aire:
✈️ El Jefe de Estado Mayor del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio ha asistido a la inauguración de la primera planta de Pilatus fuera de Suiza, un nuevo hito para la industria aeronáutica nacional.
🏭 El centro, ubicado en Alcalá de Guadaíra (Sevilla) y con 8468 m² de instalaciones, producirá aeroestructuras y cableados para el jet PC-24.
👩🏭 Actualmente trabajan 70 profesionales, y la planta alcanzará hasta 500 empleos en los próximos años, consolidando un importante impulso tecnológico e industrial para España.
martes, 2 de diciembre de 2025
Türkiye’s KIZILELMA UAV Hits Jet-Powered Target in Landmark Missile Test
BAYRAKTAR KIZILELMA HITS TARGET WITH AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE
https://baykartech.com/en/press/a-new-chapter-in-aviation-history/
https://baykartech.com/en/press/a-new-chapter-in-aviation-history/
Related:
HISTORIC TRIAL FOR BAYRAKTAR KIZILELMA: LOCKED ONTO AN F-16, SCORED A DIRECT HIT IN SIMULATED FIRE!
lunes, 1 de diciembre de 2025
Boeing’s 737-derived E-7 Wedgetail caught in Congress-Pentagon spat
The defense department canceled a contract for Boeing's E-7 Wedgetail, a defense plane built from a 737 NG. But, in its bill to reopen the government, Congress allocated some funds to the program.