sábado, 8 de agosto de 2026
viernes, 7 de agosto de 2026
US expeditioner retrieved from Antarctica in challenging midwinter rescue
With temperatures dipping as low as −43°C and conditions deteriorating, the crew transferred the patient onto the plane and flew to Christchurch. They are now receiving medical treatment.
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2026/aad-retrieves-us-expeditioner-from-antarctica-in-challenging-midwinter-rescue/
https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2026/aad-retrieves-us-expeditioner-from-antarctica-in-challenging-midwinter-rescue/
FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 MAXs after reports of cracks in fuselage-attached structure
On August 6, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published Airworthiness Directive AD 2026-15-11 affecting certain Boeing Model 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. The directive addresses reports of cracks in the bear strap at the forward upper corner of the forward galley door cutout, which may compromise structural integrity by preventing principal structural elements from sustaining limit loads.
The AD requires operators to perform an external general visual inspection of the fuselage skin for existing repairs, followed by applicable on-condition actions including repetitive detailed inspections, high-frequency and low-frequency eddy current inspections for cracking, and obtaining Boeing instructions for any necessary repairs or alternative inspections. Compliance must occur within timelines specified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1408 RB, dated December 20, 2024.
Effective September 10, 2026, this rule impacts approximately 471 U.S.-registered airplanes. Initial inspection costs are estimated at $85 per aircraft ($40,035 total), with additional eddy current inspections costing up to $340 per cycle per plane ($160,140 total on U.S. operators). Two commenters responded to the November 2025 proposal—the Foundation for Aviation Safety questioned compliance timing, while United Airlines sought clarification on blend-out repairs. Both were addressed without changes to the final rule. Boeing is simultaneously introducing manufacturing process changes to address root causes in new production.
FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks found in some older planes
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/faa-inspections-boeing-737-max-jets-cracks-found-some-older-planes/
- https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/faa-orders-inspections-of-boeing-737-maxs-after-reports-of-fuselage-cracks/
- https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/06/2026-15936/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes
FAA Marks Major Milestone with Hybrid-Electric Flight Test in Utah
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that Ampaire Inc. and the Utah Department of Transportation conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight along Utah’s I-15 corridor to test future cargo service.
Fire and Climate – a special and timely collection
The 2026 wildfire season shows us that with increased wildland fire risk, more intense fire behaviour, longer seasons, and fire evolving across many landscapes, a changing climate poses significant challenges to today’s fire regimes and management strategies.
The International Journal of Wildland Fire has published a Special Collection to showcase papers from and inspired by the Fire and Climate conferences hosted by the International Association of Wildland Fire in 2022 in Pasadena, United States and Melbourne, Australia.
Continue reading: https://wildfiretoday.com/fire-and-climate-a-special-and-timely-collection/
jueves, 6 de agosto de 2026
CAA concerned over rise in decisions to continue unstable approaches
On 4 August 2026, the UK Civil Aviation Authority issued Safety Notice SN-2026/008 warning airlines about a growing trend of flight crews continuing unstable approaches instead of executing a go-around. Analysis of Mandatory Occurrence Reports and operator safety data revealed an increasing number of approaches that fail to meet established stabilised approach criteria yet are not discontinued. The CAA highlights that this practice significantly raises the risk of hard landings, tail-strikes, and runway excursions. Citing Flight Safety Foundation research, the notice notes that unstable approaches were a factor in 66% of approach and landing accidents. The regulator warns that many uneventful landings from unstable approaches can breed dangerous complacency. It emphasises that busy airspace alone does not justify continuing an unstable approach, as procedures accommodate safe go-arounds. Operators are urged to strengthen SOPs, investigate individual events, promote a culture where go-arounds are normal rather than a failure, and use Flight Data Monitoring to detect occurrences. The notice remains in force until 31 August 2029.
Continue reading: https://www.caa.co.uk/publication/download/29501
FAA Targets Boeing 737 Passenger Seats Over Safety Concerns
The FAA has released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for an airworthiness directive (AD) aimed at tens of thousands of seats on Boeing 737s because they may have been installed incorrectly and could come loose in severe turbulence.
https://www.flyingmag.com/faa-targets-boeing-737-passenger-seats-over-safety-concerns/
Bell secures $300 million contract to modernise US Marine Corps H-1 helicopter fleet
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced an estimated $300 million, firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the Department of Navy. This base plus three option years contract provides the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on up to 49 U.S. Marine Corp AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom aircraft.
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The SPINE program, formerly known as SIEPU, provides greater electrical power capacity for modern warfighting capabilities and improved ability to integrate next-gen technology for enhanced lethality and survivability. SPINE-equipped H-1s will address improvements toward:
· Advanced and scalable architecture supporting rapid integration of current and future technologies
· In addition to aircrew safety enhancements, UH-1Y mission kit improvements to the fast rope, hoist, and litter kit provide the ability to rapidly conduct personnel recovery while operating in austere environments
· A vital Series A capability that provides integration of net-enabled weapon systems and data links. (Series A: Improved defensive systems, digital interoperability, increased aircraft electrical power)
Equipped with more robust defensive systems, an advanced data bus, Link 16, and long-range net-enabled weapons, Series A Bell AH-1Zs and UH-1Ys will more effectively operate at altitudes and in environments exclusive to rotary wing platforms. Flying below radar resolution cells, the Viper and Venom will be undetectable to enemy radar while receiving target locations from Joint Force fixed wing assets that remain outside of the enemy’s missile range.
https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/268525-bell-awarded-contract-for-spine-upgrades-to-h-1-fleet/
[Podcast verano] Cañón grande, ande o no ande
Como casi todos los podcast cierran en verano y os dejan huérfanos, hemos decidido grabar un episodio de verano. Ya sabéis que no nos gusta que duren más de 1h, y que rara vez se nos va a más de una hora y cuarto. Pues esta vez os traemos especial de 2h, para … https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-verano-canon-grande-ande-o-no-ande/
Coulson Aviation Canada Returns S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker to BC Wildfire Service for 2026 Wildfire Season
“Night aerial firefighting requires more than adding night vision technology to an aircraft,” said Britton Coulson, President and COO of Coulson Aviation. “It requires the right aircraft, experienced crews, proven procedures, and years of operational discipline. The S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker delivers that complete capability, allowing crews to safely continue suppression efforts after dark.”
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Coulson Aviation’s Tanker 138 Becomes First Large Airtanker Under Contract to U.S. Wildland Fire Service
Coulson Aviation today announced that Tanker 138, a Lockheed C-130H registered as N382CG, began a 60-day Exclusive Use contract last week with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The contract makes Tanker 138 the first Large Airtanker placed under contract by the newly established federal service. […] The U.S. Wildland Fire Service was launched in January 2026 under the U.S. Department of the Interior, bringing Interior’s wildland fire programs together under a single service to strengthen coordination, decision-making and operational capability.
continue reading https://coulsonaviation.com/news/coulson-aviations-tanker-138-becomes-first-large-airtanker-under-contract-to-u-s-wildland-fire-service/
Coulson Aviation Introduces CFR HALO, a Long-Term Fire Retardant Engineered for Modern Aerial Firefighting
CFR HALO uses mission-optimized viscosity and flow characteristics designed to improve drop cohesion, reduce airborne drift, and support more accurate placement within the intended target area. The formulation can be optimized for different aircraft, terrain, weather conditions, and mission requirements while maintaining the long-term fire-retarding performance agencies depend on.
miércoles, 5 de agosto de 2026
martes, 4 de agosto de 2026
X-62A Toting Infrared Search And Track Pod Used Its AI 'Brain' To Autonomously Intercept An 'Enemy' T-38
Being able to autonomously use onboard sensor data to engage aerial threats is exactly what the USAF wants from its future CCA drones.
Environmentalists Condemn ‘Obscene’ FAA Space Licensing Proposal
The FAA on Thursday published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would boost space launch providers such as SpaceX and Blue Origin by neutralizing environmental laws.
NZ government requests info on long-range maritime surveillance drones
The information gathered will provide indicative costs and time frames for the potential delivery of a system to conduct maritime surveillance activities across the South-West Pacific.
Air Force Seeks New Ideas for Cheap MQ-9 Alternatives by Year End
The Air Force plans to select vendors by the end of 2026 to help develop concepts for cheap, attritable drones that could perform the MQ-9 Reaper mission—providing persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as strike capabilities—in a new way.
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-seeks-new-ideas-for-cheap-mq-9-alternatives-by-year-end/
Hughesnet files for bankruptcy as SpaceX irreversibly eats into subscriber base - Neowin
Hughesnet was driven to file for bankruptcy due to significant subscriber losses that it has experienced since late 2020. This is the time when SpaceX began offering satellite internet in beta in the United States.
lunes, 3 de agosto de 2026
Climate change is turning parts of Europe into an insurance nightmare – POLITICO
The European Central Bank and EU insurance regulators have called on Brussels to set up an EU-level reinsurance scheme and a public natural disaster fund.
domingo, 2 de agosto de 2026
sábado, 1 de agosto de 2026
Ukraine Drone Maker Uses Manual Work, Not Just Automation, to Keep up - Business Insider
Frontline Robotics, which makes drones and weaponry used by more than 60 Ukrainian units, has to make small changes to its products up to 20 times a month and make major updates around every six months to keep its edge.
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