X-37: space weapon or spy?

X-37: space weapon or spy?: As mysterious as it is controversial, the US Air Force's X-37 has captivated everyone from amateur astronomers to international governments. Following a third launch, Liam Stoker investigates some of the theories surrounding the spacecraft.

Embraer selects Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Engines to power E-Jets

Embraer selects Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Engines to power E-Jets: Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has selected Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Geared Turbofan engines to power its second generation E-Jets.

Air Force delays impact statement on F-35s

Air Force delays impact statement on F-35s: MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont National Guard says the United States Air Force has delayed the release of a final environmental impact statement on plans on where to base its next-generation fighter jet, the F-35, until the spring.

NASA to fly unmanned aircraft to study climate change - Zee News

NASA to fly unmanned aircraft to study climate change - Zee News:

NASA to fly unmanned aircraft to study climate change Zee News NASA to fly unmanned aircraft to study climate change Washington: NASA will send a remotely piloted research aircraft this month as high as 65,000 feet over the tropical Pacific Ocean to look into unexplored regions of the upper atmosphere to study how ... y más »

Sikorsky Sole Bidder In US Helicopter Contest - Aviation Week

Sikorsky Sole Bidder In US Helicopter Contest - Aviation Week:

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Sikorsky Sole Bidder In US Helicopter Contest Aviation Week The U.S. Air Force on Friday declined to confirm that it had received only one bid for a $6.8 billion helicopter competition that closed on Thursday, saying that information was “source selection sensitive.” All but one of the contractors expected to ... Sikorsky Poised to Win $6.8 Billion U.S. Chopper ContractBloomberg United Tech's Sikorsky sole bidder in U.S. helicopter contestBayoubuzz (subscription) los 21 artículos informativos »

IN FOCUS: China's new strategic airlifter - Flightglobal

IN FOCUS: China's new strategic airlifter - Flightglobal:

IN FOCUS: China's new strategic airlifter Flightglobal Another option could be developing a military variant of the CJ-1000A, an indigenous power plant for the Comac C919 airliner that is being developed by AVIC Commercial Aircraft Engine. In September 2011, Comac said the high-bypass CJ-1000A will be ...

Las principales compañías niponas investigan fallos en sus Boeing 787

Las principales compañías niponas investigan fallos en sus Boeing ... - Diario Vasco:

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Las principales compañías niponas investigan fallos en sus Boeing ... Diario Vasco Los dos principales compañías aéreas niponas, Japan Airlines (JAL) y All Nippon Airways (ANA), han iniciado inspecciones en sus respectivas flotas de Boeing 787 tras tres averías registradas en sus aviones esta semana. El lunes, una batería de litio de ... Aerolínea japonesa cancela vuelo de un Boeing 787Terra Chile los 29 artículos informativos »

Airbus se hace con el paquete mayoritario de las acciones de Alestis - La Voz Digital (Cádiz)

Airbus se hace con el paquete mayoritario de las acciones de Alestis - La Voz Digital (Cádiz):

Airbus se hace con el paquete mayoritario de las acciones de Alestis La Voz Digital (Cádiz) Airbus ha tomado las riendas de Alestis. El gigante europeo tiene el control técnico de la compañía -lo asumió a primeros de 2012 ante las dificutaldes que tenía el proveedor para desarrollar los encargos del avión A350- y ahora acaba de hacerse con la ... Airbus pagará 21 millones para hacerse con la mayoría en AlestisEl País.com (España) los 2 artículos informativos »

Airbus pagará 21 millones para hacerse con la mayoría en Alestis

La reestructuración del accionariado de Alestis ya está lista. La empresa aeronáutica será controlada, una vez se formalice la operación, por el consorcio europeo Airbus, que, a cambio de un total de 21 millones de euros, absorberá la participación que tenía en la compañía el grupo vasco Alcor y Caixabank. Airbus controlará así el 56,5% de Alestis. El resto de socios minoritarios, la Junta, Unicaja y el Banco Europeo de Finanzas, podrán decidir su permanencia o no en un período de entre tres y cinco años a cambio de un precio todavía no fijado

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Middle East Airlines firms up order for ten A320neo Family aircraft

World’s most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft continues to attract new customers
9 JANUARY 2013 PRESS RELEASE


Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a firm contract for ten A320neo Family aircraft (five A321neo and five A320neo aircraft). This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding which was announced on 12th July 2012. MEA will announce its engine choice at a later date.

“Airbus’ A320neo Family is the ideal choice for an airline such as Middle East Airlines,” said MEA Chairman-Director General, Mohamad El Hout. “An aircraft offering fuel burn saving, high reliability as well as a modern and comfortable cabin is a sound investment in anyone’s books.”

“Middle East Airlines is going to be well positioned with these A320neo Family aircraft in its fleet to maintain its record as one of the most successful airlines in the dynamic Middle East region,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We are convinced the NEO will deliver on its promises as the most fuel efficient single aisle aircraft and look forward to seeing MEA taking full advantage of all the benefits this aircraft offers.”

MEA operates one of the most modern fleets in the Middle East region with four A330-200s, four A321s and ten A320s.

The A320neo ‘new engine option’ for the A320 Family will enter into service from late 2015. It incorporates latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings which is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. With more than 1,600 firm orders since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has proven to be the fastest selling commercial aircraft programme ever.

The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling and most modern single aisle aircraft Family. To date, close to 8,900 aircraft have been ordered and over 5,300 delivered to more than 380 customers and operators worldwide.

Portugal quiere vender sus F-16

Portugal quiere vender sus F-16:

El ministro de Defensa Nacional Portugués, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, ha admitido que su Ministerio está negociando la venta de 12 aviones de combate Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon de la Fuerza Aérea Portuguesa (FAP) con Bulgaria y Rumanía, dos países de la OTAN  que actualmente están tratando de sustituir sus viejas flotas de  aviones de combate, adquiridas en la época de la Unión Soviética.

Commercial spaceflight companies lay out 2013 plans

Commercial spaceflight companies lay out 2013 plans: Representatives from Boeing, Sierra Nevada, Blue Origin and SpaceX updated the status of their current programmes and laid out plans for 2013 at a 9 January...

Ofrecen 200 millones por el aeropuerto inactivo de Castellón

Ofrecen 200 millones por el aeropuerto inactivo de Castellón:


Aerocas, participada mayoritariamente por la Generalitat, está estudiando la propuesta. La oferta incluye las inversiones en el interior y en los alrededores de la infraestructura y prevé que el aeropuerto, que no tiene tráfico aéreo y que se inauguró en marzo de 2011, esté operativo antes del 30 de junio de 2013.

Indra completa el desarrollo de su avión ligero de vigilancia marítima Tecnam P2006T MRI

Indra completa el desarrollo de su avión ligero de vigilancia marítima P2006T MRI:
El P2006T MRI ha superado con éxito la campaña de vuelos de prueba realizados en la costa mediterránea y en el Mar del Norte (Escocia), que arrancaron en marzo de 2012.

Eclipse submits proposal for USAF's very light jet fleet requirement

Eclipse submits proposal for USAF's very light jet fleet requirement: Eclipse Aerospace has submitted a response to the US Air Force's (USAF) requirement for a very light jets fleet to support its specialised undergraduate pilot training (SUPT) multi-place training track programme.

CIT adds ten A350 XWB aircraft to its portfolio

Repeat order from top lessor confirms strong market demand for A350 XWB
3 JANUARY 2013 PRESS RELEASE


CIT Group Inc. (NYSE CIT), a global leader in transportation finance has placed a firm order for 10 A350-900s. This is the second time CIT has ordered A350 XWBs and brings the lessor’s total backlog for the type to 15.

“This order for Airbus A350 XWBs will further expand our portfolio of medium-to-long haul aircraft,” said C. Jeffrey Knittel, President of CIT Transportation Finance. “As one of the leading lessors in the world with more than 110 twin aisle aircraft currently in our portfolio and on order, CIT Aerospace maintains one of the youngest, most fuel efficient fleets in the industry. This new order underscores our commitment to delivering highly efficient aircraft to our global customer base.”

“We are very confident that our A350 XWB Family will perfectly meet long haul operators’ needs by offering them the highest levels of comfort and efficiency,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “This repeat order for the A350 XWB from CIT clearly demonstrates this to be the case.”

Including this latest announcement, CIT has ordered a total of 253 Airbus aircraft comprising 187 A320 Family, 51 A330 Family and 15 A350 XWB Family.

The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is an all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The new Family will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft in this size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. Scheduled for entry-into-service in 2014, with CIT’s order included, the A350 XWB has already won 572 firm orders from 34 customers worldwide.

Airbus Military A330 MRTT selected by Indian Government

Airbus Military is pleased to confirm that it has been selected by the Government of India as the preferred bidder to supply its A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The decision follows a lengthy and thorough selection process including the completion of extensive flight demonstrations in India by the A330 MRTT during which the aircraft refuelled multiple types of IAF fighters and operated from the high-altitude IAF base at Leh.

Detailed negotiations will now begin which it is expected will lead to the award of a final production contract for an envisaged six aircraft in 2013.

Airbus Military CEO Domingo Ureña Raso said: “We are grateful for the confidence shown in our company by the Government of India and the Indian Air Force, and we appreciate the detailed and fair appraisal of the competing products which they have conducted. This has been a long and tough competition and we are honoured to have been selected.

“We are fully committed to the next stage of the negotiations, and ultimately to providing the IAF with what is unquestionably the most advanced tanker/transport aircraft flying and certified today.”

India´s selection of the A330 MRTT makes it the fifth nation to commit to the type following Australia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom which have ordered a total of 28 aircraft.

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Iberia Airline Reaches Tentative Agreement With Pilots Union

Iberia Airline Reaches Tentative Agreement With Pilots Union: Restructuring Plan Includes Salary And Staff Cuts A tentative agreement has been reached between Spain's Iberia Airline and its pilots' union on a restructuring plan that includes both staff and salary cuts, but the union says it does not necessarily support the plan as it's currently written.

Sepi tiene un año La reorganización del gigante EADS para vender el 1,4% de EADS al que está obligada

Sepi tiene un año La reorganización del gigante EADS para vender el 1,4% de EADS al que está obligada:

Puede dejar esas acciones "aparcadas" hasta que el mercados ea favorable.

DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter

DJI launches GPS-enabled PHANTOM consumer quadcopter:

Today, aerial platform manufacturer DJI announced its new consumer quadcopter, the PHANTOM. It has several features that set it apart from the popular AR Drone – which may or may not sell you on it...
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