miércoles, 11 de marzo de 2026
martes, 10 de marzo de 2026
Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions
…with possibilities ranging from China's annual political gathering, known as the "two sessions"… to US President Donald Trump's scheduled trip to Beijing…
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https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260309-sharp-drop-in-chinese-military-aircraft-near-taiwan-raises-questionsAir Defense: Defeating Shahed drone Swarms
Ukraine has successfully countered these attacks with its low‑cost "Sky Fortress" system, which uses thousands of cell phones to detect drone engine sounds and guide mobile gun trucks. The system has destroyed more than 80 percent of detected drones and attracted NATO interest. As Russia pushed Gerans to higher altitudes, Ukraine responded by developing interceptor drones, highlighting the rapid drone-driven arms race shaping the war.
Israeli Strike Destroys Iranian F-14s
According to The Jerusalem Post, Israel bombed several F-14s parked at an airport in Isfahan, Iran. It was not clear exactly how many F-14s were destroyed.
continue reading: https://www.flyingmag.com/israeli-strike-destroys-iranian-f-14s/
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Fuel price volatility prompts Air New Zealand to suspend earnings guidance
Air New Zealand has suspended its earnings guidance – barely two weeks after it first disclosed it – amid "unprecedented volatility" in the jet fuel market… continue reading https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fuel-price-volatility-prompts-air-new-zealand-to-suspend-earnings-guidance/166587.article
lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026
DARPA’s new X-76: the speed of a jet, the freedom of a helicopter | DARPA
SPRINT X-76 enters build phase to demonstrate runway-independent, high-speed flight
NTSB Member Says He Was Fired by White House
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member who became the public face of the agency's response to the fatal midair collision over Washington, D.C., last year was apparently fired by the White House late last week.
Volunteer Medics Will Fly This One-of-a-Kind eVTOL
[...]the project aims to accelerate emergency response times for "critical care calls." The aircraft—which lifts off vertically like a helicopter but cruises on fixed tandem wings—will soar over traffic and terrain, the idea being for it to escort first responders to the scene before an ambulance arrives.[…] Continue reading https://www.flyingmag.com/electric-aircraft-emergency-medical-services/
domingo, 8 de marzo de 2026
viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026
Turkey’s First Airborne Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover
The Hava SOJ program envisages four aircraft, based on the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft, with Aselsan developing the payload and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) integrating it.
New AI provided by Valkyrie Aero to be added to the A-29 sensors and weapons used to counter UAV
Embraer and Valkyrie Aero will integrate Valkyrie's Gunslinger AI counter‑UAS system on the A‑29 Super Tucano, delivering low‑cost, effective drone defense. The AI enhances real‑time targeting, leveraging the A‑29's agility, loiter time and combat‑proven performance.
RTX Unveils Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator to Revolutionize Regional Aviation Efficiency
- RTX's hybrid-electric plane is one step closer to the sky
- The turboprop demonstrator, powered in part by batteries, aims to show improvement in fuel efficiency and explore design possibilities of the future
E-commerce surge overwhelms Liège Airport as 30% of inspected parcels violate rules
Liège Airport, one of Europe's primary gateways for online shopping imports, is struggling to cope with a relentless surge in e-commerce shipments. Belgian customs officials report that around 30% of inspected parcels are in violation of regulations, with sharp increases in counterfeiting, product safety breaches and tax fraud. Customs at Liège Airport opened its doors […]
Hermeus Flies Newest Supersonic Plane, Delivering Its Second Successful First Flight in Nine Months
The company's largest and fastest vehicle to date, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 brings Hermeus one step closer to building the world's fastest aircraft.
Truth or Consequences, NM — Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, today announced it successfully flew its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company's second first flight in less than a year. The flight kicks off a test campaign that will see the unmanned aircraft reach supersonic speeds.
The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus' first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the company's rapid, iterative development approach. Roughly the size of an F-16 and powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine (Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business), Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is nearly three times larger, four times heavier, and significantly faster than its predecessor, making it one of the largest unmanned aircraft ever built.
Flown within a year after the company's previous flight campaign, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 shows how quickly the Hermeus team can build and field high-speed aircraft — compressing timelines that traditionally take decades into a single development cycle.
"Speed is the fundamental requirement for our flight systems and for our company," said AJ Piplica, CEO and Founder of Hermeus. "We're building and flying aircraft on timelines that match the urgency of the world we're in. Today's flight kicks off a critical flight test campaign that will ultimately get us to supersonic speeds, bringing the United States closer to having the high-speed capability it needs now, not decades from now."
The flight was conducted at Spaceport America over White Sands Missile Range airspace in New Mexico. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 was flown remotely from Hermeus' ground-based flight deck, validating aircraft systems, handling qualities, and operational procedures.
Hermeus' Quarterhorse program follows a rapid, iterative development roadmap in which multiple aircraft are designed, built, and flown in quick succession — steadily increasing speed and performance. By continuously building and flying prototypes, the company uses real flight data to refine designs, reduce risk, and accelerate progress with each new aircraft.
The company is currently in the Mk 2 phase of the program, a multi-aircraft series focused on achieving and expanding supersonic flight. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is the first of multiple planned aircraft in Hermeus' Mk 2 program, followed closely by Mk 2.2, which is expected to become the world's fastest unmanned aircraft.
Subsequent phases will continue to push towards Hermeus' end goal of unlocking sustained ramjet-powered flight for the United States — this decade.
The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus' first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the company's rapid, iterative development approach. Roughly the size of an F-16 and powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine (Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business), Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is nearly three times larger, four times heavier, and significantly faster than its predecessor, making it one of the largest unmanned aircraft ever built.
Flown within a year after the company's previous flight campaign, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 shows how quickly the Hermeus team can build and field high-speed aircraft — compressing timelines that traditionally take decades into a single development cycle.
"Speed is the fundamental requirement for our flight systems and for our company," said AJ Piplica, CEO and Founder of Hermeus. "We're building and flying aircraft on timelines that match the urgency of the world we're in. Today's flight kicks off a critical flight test campaign that will ultimately get us to supersonic speeds, bringing the United States closer to having the high-speed capability it needs now, not decades from now."
The flight was conducted at Spaceport America over White Sands Missile Range airspace in New Mexico. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 was flown remotely from Hermeus' ground-based flight deck, validating aircraft systems, handling qualities, and operational procedures.
Hermeus' Quarterhorse program follows a rapid, iterative development roadmap in which multiple aircraft are designed, built, and flown in quick succession — steadily increasing speed and performance. By continuously building and flying prototypes, the company uses real flight data to refine designs, reduce risk, and accelerate progress with each new aircraft.
The company is currently in the Mk 2 phase of the program, a multi-aircraft series focused on achieving and expanding supersonic flight. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is the first of multiple planned aircraft in Hermeus' Mk 2 program, followed closely by Mk 2.2, which is expected to become the world's fastest unmanned aircraft.
Subsequent phases will continue to push towards Hermeus' end goal of unlocking sustained ramjet-powered flight for the United States — this decade.
jueves, 5 de marzo de 2026
miércoles, 4 de marzo de 2026
martes, 3 de marzo de 2026
Ryanair Refuses To Apologize After 'Abandoning' 89 Passengers In Lanzarote Amid Border Control Gridlock
Ryanair has defended its decision to leave half a planeload of passengers behind on a Spanish island, placing the blame on airport and border control authorities. With scores of passengers held up by long passport lines, Ryanair did not wait around and instead removed their bags from the aircraft and took off without them.
continue reading https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-refuses-apology-abandon-89-passengers-lanzarote-border-control/
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lunes, 2 de marzo de 2026
Los beneficios de la quinta generación en los teatros de operaciones actuales
Los beneficios de la quinta generación en los teatros de operaciones actuales
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/los-beneficios-de-la-quinta-generaci%C3%B3n-en-teatros-javier-cy52e?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/los-beneficios-de-la-quinta-generaci%C3%B3n-en-teatros-javier-cy52e?
F-15 Spins Into The Ground While On Fire In Middle East (Updated)
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Iran releases photo of F 15 American pilot whose jet crashed in Kuwait; shares visuals of drone arsenal https://www.aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/iran-releases-photo-of-f-15-american-pilot-whose-jet-crashed-in-kuwait-shares-visuals-of-drone-arsenal20260302125043/
domingo, 1 de marzo de 2026
viernes, 27 de febrero de 2026
jueves, 26 de febrero de 2026
INSIGHT-How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal
HONG KONG--A large Chinese military drone has conducted regular flights over the South China Sea in recent months while transmitting false transponder signals that made it appear to be other aircraft, including a sanctioned Belarusian cargo plane and a British Typhoon fighter jet.
miércoles, 25 de febrero de 2026
[USA-FAA Mosaic] TECNAM AIRCRAFT UNVEILS “MOSAIK59” PRODUCT LINE
ecnam Aircraft has announced its full readiness to lead the transformative new era of flight brought about by the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) regulations. To meet the demands of this historic regulatory shift, Tecnam is proud to introduce MOSAIK59, a dedicated product family engineered specifically to maximize the new privileges available to Sport Pilots and the wider aviation community.
The MOSAIC rules fundamentally redefine the concept of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) by replacing rigid weight limits with performance-based criteria, including the allowance of four-seat aircraft, retractable landing gear, constant-speed propellers, and multi-engine configurations.
The MOSAIC rules fundamentally redefine the concept of Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) by replacing rigid weight limits with performance-based criteria, including the allowance of four-seat aircraft, retractable landing gear, constant-speed propellers, and multi-engine configurations.
U.S. House of Representatives rejects Senate-backed ROTOR Act in partisan air safety clash
The House on Tuesday voted 264–133 against the ROTOR Act, Ted Cruz's bipartisan air safety legislation co-sponsored with Maria Cantwell Sam Graves and Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers (NTSB). The bill aimed at addressing the January 2025 disaster near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which killed 67 people. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy noted that ALERT […] https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/u-s-house-of-representatives-rejects-senate-backed-rotor-act-in-partisan-air-safety-clash/
martes, 24 de febrero de 2026
lunes, 23 de febrero de 2026
New Snich Evasion System Saves Ukraine Recon Drone From Four Russian FPV Interceptor Strikes
Deviro published video footage showing the drone maneuvering to evade approaching interceptors. The company stated that during the mission, the Leleka-100 successfully avoided three separate interception…
Continue reading: https://united24media.com/latest-news/new-snich-evasion-system-saves-ukraine-recon-drone-from-four-russian-fpv-interceptor-strikes-16134
domingo, 22 de febrero de 2026
sábado, 21 de febrero de 2026
viernes, 20 de febrero de 2026
jueves, 19 de febrero de 2026
Launch window opens for Australian hypersonic flight milestone
The flight is scheduled for no earlier than late February, launching aboard Rocket Lab's "That's Not A Knife" mission from Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, operated by the Virginia Spaceport Authority
Air New Zealand concludes electric aircraft trial
The NZ carrier's demonstrator battery-electric BETA ALIA CX300, N401NZ, completed 100 flights totalling 13,000 kilometres over the course of the testing period, visiting 12 airports and aerodromes across the country. Two Air New Zealand pilots and eight BETA Technologies pilots participated.
[UK] Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early
New acoustic weapon detection system will help keep soldier safe on the battlefield by helping to locate and target positions of enemy gunfire, mortars and explostions.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/enemy-weapons-detector-in-the-hands-of-soldiers-five-years-early
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/enemy-weapons-detector-in-the-hands-of-soldiers-five-years-early
USA Pressuring Saudi Arabia to Abandon Pakistani and Turkish Fighter Jets
Washington has already managed to obtain guarantees from the Saudi side that it will not purchase Pakistani JF-17 aircraft.
Currently, the USA is most concerned about Saudi Arabia's potential participation in Turkey's program to create the fifth-generation KAAN fighter jet.
miércoles, 18 de febrero de 2026
martes, 17 de febrero de 2026
Pentagon official blesses Europe’s push to spend defense money at home
If countries spend 3.5% or 5% on defense, "we understand that you're going to need to indigenize a large fraction of that production," Elbridge Colby, the under secretary of defense for policy, said at a Feb. 13 side event of the Munich Security Conference.
"Otherwise people in Germany or Poland or whatever are going to say: 'Why are we only sending money across the Atlantic?'"
lunes, 16 de febrero de 2026
sábado, 14 de febrero de 2026
viernes, 13 de febrero de 2026
Air Force validates open architecture, expands Collaborative Combat Aircraft ecosystem
The CCA program validates a modular, open-systems approach, allowing the Air Force to rapidly integrate the best technology from any vendor to equip the warfighter faster.
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405471/air-force-validates-open-architecture-expands-collaborative-combat-aircraft-eco/
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4405471/air-force-validates-open-architecture-expands-collaborative-combat-aircraft-eco/
ENGRT II: Airbus and Leonardo Lead EU Next-Generation Rotorcraft Technologies for 2040 Military Autonomy
Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo Helicopters have launched ENGRT II, the next phase of the European Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies project. The three-year, EU-funded initiative shifts from research and technology to research and development to mature capabilities for Europe's defence needs. Led by Airbus with Leonardo as co-lead, it unites a 53-member consortium across 12 EU states to advance two architectures: the Racer-derived compound rotorcraft and a tilt-rotor concept. The programme also targets AI-driven cognitive cockpits, crewed–uncrewed teaming, secure cyber-communications, and resilient logistics, aiming to replace and augment fleets after 2040 and maintain Europe's vertical-lift edge.
jueves, 12 de febrero de 2026
Pruebas con combustible sostenible en un Eurofighter en la Base Aérea de Torrejón
Durante esta semana, se están realizando pruebas en la Base Aérea de Torrejón para verificar si con el empleo de biocombustible SAF se emite menos infrarrojo que con el combustible convencional, para lo que es necesario realizar los tests por la noche, evitando así la radiación solar, y al aire libre, lo que unido a determinadas condiciones meteorológicas hace que el ruido producido pueda llegar a ser perceptible desde algunos núcleos de población limítrofes.
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miércoles, 11 de febrero de 2026
La visión de Airbus acerca del combate aéreo colaborativo
Airbus ha hecho pública su visión acerca de las aeronaves no tripuladas de combate colaborativo (CCA), antes llamadas puntos fieles (loyal wingman), y queremos compartirlo con vosotros, traduciendo su nota…
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/la-vision-de-airbus-acerca-del-combate-aereo-colaborativo/
Advanced hydrogen fuel cell materials and lightweight composites bring non-stop, emissions-free aviation closer to reality
Advanced hydrogen fuel cell materials and lightweight composites bring non-stop, emissions-free aviation closer to reality Belgian chemical giant Syensqo has marked the second anniversary of its strategic partnership with Climate Impulse by confirming a decisive technological breakthrough for the ambitious project: its Aquivion® ion-exchange polymer has now been validated for use in the aircraft's fuel […]
martes, 10 de febrero de 2026
La falta de pilotos de avión pone en jaque al sector en 2026
Nota de Prensa de Lourdes Carmona
- La falta de pilotos de avión pone en jaque al sector en 2026: "Hay muchas jubilaciones y no hay temporada valle"
- El sector aeronáutico demanda más pilotos para cubrir necesidades
- La comandante Lourdes Carmona explica que es una profesión volátil y la formación requiere una inversión
- Antes del coronavirus ya se alertaba de esta situación
Madrid, 26 de diciembre de 2025-. Sin pilotos no hay aviones. Es la conclusión a la que llegan en el sector aeronáutico, que viene señalando la falta de pilotos para poder cumplir con la alta demanda que hay a lo largo del año. La comandante Lourdes Carmona detalla que es algo que se venía advirtiendo desde antes de la crisis del coronavirus, pero que se ha acentuado tras la pandemia por la gran cantidad de viajes que se realizan.
Este problema no es exclusivo de España. La aerolínea suiza Swissha anunció la cancelación de más de 1.000 vuelos durante unos meses por la escasez de pilotos. A nivel internacional, hay estadísticas que señalan la necesidad de incorporar 60.000 pilotos para 2030. Mientras siguen sin tomarse medidas, la situación se ha agravado. "Hay una alta demanda de usuarios de avión, hay un crecimiento de las aerolíneas y hay largas colas de producción para la entrega de aeronaves. Y ya no hay temporada valle", explica Carmona, con más de 30 años de experiencia a los mandos de aviones comerciales.
Según indica la comandante, "los aviones ahora van llenos en cualquier época del año y los aeropuertos son transitados al límite de su máxima capacidad de forma continua. Las jornadas ya no son tan puntuales como antes, ahora hay trabajo todo el año y es una demanda que hay que cubrir con nuevos puestos".
Sin embargo, hay varias complicaciones para incorporar nuevos pilotos. La primera y más importante, es que "son muchas las jubilaciones que se están produciendo e irán a más, por lo que se necesita de golpe un gran número de nuevas incorporaciones". A ello hay que sumarle que "la formación no está al alcance de todo el mundo, porque las horas de vuelo son caras y no hay becas que ayuden a la formación aeronáutica".
La falta de recursos de los jóvenes, muy lastrados en países como España por la subida de precios y el desempleo, hace que dependan de sus padres. Y aquí surge otro problema: "Hay muchos pilotos jóvenes a los que sus padres les han pedido estudios universitarios como condición para pagarles la licencia, porque consideran que la profesión puede ser muy volátil y con perspectivas laborales poco atractivas si hay un parón en el sector".
Carmona, que también tiene experiencia formando pilotos, aclara que ese escenario no se va a dar. "A medio y largo plazo no se ve un posible estancamiento del sector. Los vuelos siguen creciendo y solo una crisis puntual como la del coronavirus puede parar. La incertidumbre es normal porque está en todos los sectores, pero la realidad es que se necesitan muchos pilotos y la empleabilidad es prácticamente del 100%".
Entre las soluciones, subraya la comandante, están la de promover ayudas para acceder a estas formaciones. "No todo el mundo puede costearse una formación como esta. Además, aunque las condiciones laborales generalmente son buenas, hay muchos jóvenes que ya analizan cuánto tardarían en recuperar la inversión. Es un paso importante y es comprensible que haya gente con dudas".
En 2026, con el turismo continuando con su desarrollo, se esperan los mismos o más vuelos. Pero, evidentemente, será con menos pilotos de los necesarios para cubrir la demanda.
Sobre Lourdes Carmona:
Lourdes Carmona es una comandante de vuelo española con más de 30 años de experiencia que ejerce de piloto comercial internacional y de instructora en una escuela de vuelo. Además, compagina su trayectoria como piloto con su mentoría para empresarios y directivos, participando en conferencias en Europa, Sudamérica y Norteamérica.
Lourdes Carmona está certificada como entrenadora de potencial humano en la metodología de éxito de Jack Canfield, colaborando con la Universidad Miguel Hernández, con Airpull Aviation Academy, con EDEM y con diferentes delegaciones del Gobierno de España.
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