Entre los objetivos que el plan de esta empresa estatal tiene en estudio para Cuatro Vientos se encuentra "potenciar el desarrollo de la aviación de alas giratorias", es decir de los helicópteros. La empresa cree que en estas instalaciones se podría construir una industria aeronáutica auxiliar. Hace años ya había un importante número de empresas auxiliares alrededor de la pista, pero las diversas crisis económicas se han llevado por delante este tejido industrial. Igualmente, AENA pretende que Cuatro Vientos se convierta en un helipuerto que tenga gran presencia institucional.
martes, 11 de junio de 2013
Foto: "El helicóptero híbrido X3 de Eurocopter marca un nuevo hito en la historia de la aviación al alcanzar una velocidad excepcional de 255 nudos en vuelo nivelado"
Foto: Helicóptero híbrido X3 de Eurocopter en vuelo con un Albatros AL39 (Copyright © Alain Ernoult)
Cuatro Vientos, a punto de perder la batalla de El Álamo
El veterano aeródromo, tocado de muerte tras el último
accidente, se perfila como futuro helipuerto
MADRID (EXTRACREW.COM)- El consejero de Transportes,
Infraestructuras y Vivienda, Pablo Cavero, señaló ayer
lunes que la ubicación del aeródromo de El Álamo es la
"ideal" para albergar una instalación especializada en la
aviación ejecutiva, por la sinergia con el proyecto
Eurovegas y por estar en una zona que minimiza los
riesgos operacionales.
¿Y los Ulm que ahora vuelan en.Casarrubios del Monte?
X3 makes aviation history reaching 255 knots during level flight (Press release from Eurocopter, 11 June 2013)
The X3 reached 255 knots (472 km/h) in level flight on June 7, 2013, surpassing the unofficial speed record for a helicopter. Eurocopter achieved this historic milestone with the X3 flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) during a 40-minute test flight over southern France near Istres. Several days before, the X3 reached a speed of 263 knots (487 km/h) during a descent. This latest success completes the growing list of achievements for the X3.
"The X3 exhibited outstanding stability and provided a low vibration level without any antivibrationn system," said test pilot Hervé Jammayrac. "It's no exaggeration to say that the X3 is clearly in its element at high speeds."
With these latest flight milestones, the X3 demonstrator has accumulated a combined total of more than 140 hours aloft since making its maiden takeoff in September 2010. After easily surpassing the initial target of 220 knots, the demonstrator's speed was steadily increased while confirming the hybrid configuration's excellent flight qualities, maneuverability, outstanding acceleration and deceleration. In reaching these latest 255- and 263-knot speed achievements, Eurocopter has further confirmed the concept's potential.
A wide range of potential applications is envisioned for the X3, including in long-distance search and rescue (SAR) operations, coast guard missions, border patrol flights, passenger transport and off-shore airlift, inter-city shuttle services, and a range of military missions such as special forces operations, troop transport, combat SAR and medical evacuation.
"Based on the X3 technologies, Eurocopter will continue setting the standards on future helicopters – offering our customers new levels of performance in terms of speed, range and mission capabilities at competitive costs," said CEO of Eurocopter, Guillaume Faury. "The outstanding X3 achievements result from the commitment and excellence of our teams. I want to recognize everyone involved in the demonstrator's development."
El X3 marca la historia de la aviación al alcanzar los 255 nudos en vuelo nivelado (Nota de prensa de Eurocopter, 11 de Junio 2013)
El X3 alcanzó, el pasado 7 de junio de 2013, los 255 nudos (472 Km/h) en vuelo nivelado, sobrepasando así el récord no oficial de velocidad de un helicóptero. Eurocopter ha alcanzado esta histórica marca con el X3, a una altura de 10.000 pies (3.048 metros) durante un vuelo que duró 40 minutos efectuado en el sur de Francia, cerca de Istres. Algunos días antes de este vuelo, el X3 ya había alcanzado una velocidad de 263 nudos en descenso (487 Km/h). Estos últimos éxitos se añaden a la larga lista de logros que ya ha obtenido el X3.
"El X3 ha demostrado una extraordinaria estabilidad y un nivel de vibraciones realmente bajo, sin haber utilizado el sistema antivibraciones. No es exagerado decir que volando a gran velocidad el X3 se encuentra en su elemento", explicó Hervé Jammayrac, piloto de pruebas de Eurocopter.
Con estos últimos hitos, el demostrador X3 acumula en total más de 140 horas de vuelo desde su primer despegue, efectuado en septiembre de 2010. Tras haber superado fácilmente el objetivo de los 220 nudos fijado inicialmente, la velocidad del X3 se ha ido incrementando paulatinamente, confirmando así las excelentes cualidades de vuelo, la maniobrabilidad y las impresionantes características de aceleración y desaceleración de esta configuración híbrida. Con los 255 y 263 nudos desarrollados en estas pruebas, Eurocopter corrobora el potencial de este concepto.
Se prevé que el X3 pueda realizar una amplia gama de operaciones como misiones de búsqueda y salvamento (SAR) a larga distancia, misiones de guardia costera, vuelos de patrullas fronterizas, transportes de pasajeros y operaciones en alta mar; servicios de lanzadera entre ciudades, aparte de una serie de misiones militares en el marco de operaciones de fuerzas especiales, transporte de tropas, SAR en combate y evacuación sanitaria.
"Basándose en la tecnología empleada en el X3, Eurocopter seguirá fijando los patrones de los futuros helicópteros, ofreciendo a nuestros clientes nuevos niveles de rendimiento en lo que se refiere a velocidad, alcance y capacidades de misión a costes competitivos", explicó Guillaume Faury, presidente ejecutivo de Eurocopter. "Los extraordinarios logros del X3 son el resultado de la implicación y destreza de nuestros equipos. Quiero así felicitar a todos los que habéis participado en el desarrollo de este demostrador".
"El X3 ha demostrado una extraordinaria estabilidad y un nivel de vibraciones realmente bajo, sin haber utilizado el sistema antivibraciones. No es exagerado decir que volando a gran velocidad el X3 se encuentra en su elemento", explicó Hervé Jammayrac, piloto de pruebas de Eurocopter.
Con estos últimos hitos, el demostrador X3 acumula en total más de 140 horas de vuelo desde su primer despegue, efectuado en septiembre de 2010. Tras haber superado fácilmente el objetivo de los 220 nudos fijado inicialmente, la velocidad del X3 se ha ido incrementando paulatinamente, confirmando así las excelentes cualidades de vuelo, la maniobrabilidad y las impresionantes características de aceleración y desaceleración de esta configuración híbrida. Con los 255 y 263 nudos desarrollados en estas pruebas, Eurocopter corrobora el potencial de este concepto.
Se prevé que el X3 pueda realizar una amplia gama de operaciones como misiones de búsqueda y salvamento (SAR) a larga distancia, misiones de guardia costera, vuelos de patrullas fronterizas, transportes de pasajeros y operaciones en alta mar; servicios de lanzadera entre ciudades, aparte de una serie de misiones militares en el marco de operaciones de fuerzas especiales, transporte de tropas, SAR en combate y evacuación sanitaria.
"Basándose en la tecnología empleada en el X3, Eurocopter seguirá fijando los patrones de los futuros helicópteros, ofreciendo a nuestros clientes nuevos niveles de rendimiento en lo que se refiere a velocidad, alcance y capacidades de misión a costes competitivos", explicó Guillaume Faury, presidente ejecutivo de Eurocopter. "Los extraordinarios logros del X3 son el resultado de la implicación y destreza de nuestros equipos. Quiero así felicitar a todos los que habéis participado en el desarrollo de este demostrador".
Fotos: ¡El Do-17 ya ha sido rescatado!
El único Do-17 que queda en el mundo ha sido por fin
rescatado del banco de arena en el que se encontraba.
El Museo de la RAF informa que esperan tener restaurado y
en exposición el Do-17 para 2018.
Tras algunos intentos infructuosos de rescatar el avión,
finalmente ayer día 10 de junio de 2013 lograron extraer
con éxito el avión del lecho de arena donde descansaba
desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
ENCONTRADA BOMBA DE LA SGM EN PLENO TOKIO.
El artefacto ha sido encontrado en el centro de la ciudad y se ha detonado de forma controlada
lunes, 10 de junio de 2013
Vídeos: J-15 y F-35B en acción
Estos dos son los dos cazas navales que más están dando últimamente que hablar a la prensa especializada.
Más o menos recordaréis que China compró un portaaviones a Ucrania y que lo desmontó entero, y no solo le hizo una Gran Carena, si no que renovó todos los equipos, instrumentos... Además allá por el 2010 dio a concer su J-15, su Flanker naval. En Sandglass hablamos de sus primeros apontajes y difundimos fotos en varias ocasiones. Y ahora la Armada China anuncia que por fin su primera unidad de caza naval está operativa.
El F-35B ha estado en el candelero últimamente por haber realizado su primer despegue vertical, porque los Marines dicen que estará operativo para 2015, que hackers chinos han tenido acceso a información sobre él, o que los retrasos del programa harán que los AV-8B Harrier se jubilen en 2030 en lugar de en 2027.
Y ahora, además, han liberado vídeos de ambos para que los podamos ver en acción:
Northrop Grumman's F-35 Supplier in Israel Delivers First Advanced Composite Component From Foreign Military Sales Country
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) supplier in Israel – Elbit Systems-Cyclone – delivered its first advanced composite component for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter center fuselage produced by Northrop Grumman. This delivery is a significant milestone for the F-35 program, as it is the first composite part manufactured by a country committed to purchasing future F-35s under the U.S. foreign military sales agreement.
The composite component delivered is one of 16 unique parts to be manufactured by Elbit Systems-Cyclone under a seven-year F-35 agreement with Northrop Grumman, which was signed in December 2011.
"We're anticipating receiving more than 50 component deliveries from Cyclone this year, so this is a great start and shows Cyclone's commitment to the program," said Michelle Scarpella, vice president of the F-35 program for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. "With the first delivery under its belt, Cyclone has demonstrated that it is equipped and qualified to manufacture and deliver quality composite parts for the joint strike fighter aircraft, 19 of which Israel has committed to purchasing."
As a principal member of the Lockheed Martin-led F-35 industry team, Northrop Grumman performs a significant share of the work required to develop and produce the aircraft. In addition to manufacturing the F-35 center fuselage, Northrop Grumman designed and produces the aircraft's radar and other key avionics including electro-optical and communications, navigation and identification subsystems. Northrop Grumman also develops mission systems and mission-planning software, leads the team's development of pilot and maintenance training system courseware, and manages the team's use, support and maintenance of low-observable technologies. In 2012, the company delivered 32 center fuselages and is on track to exceed 2012 delivery quantities in 2013.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
Su-35S gets ready for the le Bourget air show in France
Training flights of the Su-35S take place these days at the Zhukovsky airfield at the M.M.Gromov Flight Research Institute in preparation for participation in the le Bourget-2013 International Air Show. The Honored test pilot of the Russian Federation, the Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan works on two sets of aerobatics - for normal and complex weather conditions. Participants and visitors of the largest exhibition of the world aircraft industry achievements will be able to watch such a complex and spectacular flight figures as spatial barrels, somersaults, a flat spin, and, of course, the famous "Pugachev's Cobra".
Next week, upon completion of test flights, the aircraft will fly to France to continue getting ready for the flight program of the air show.
The newest multirole Su-35S fighter will be presented for the first time in a foreign air show. Its premiere flight program was held at the MAKS-2009 air show in Russia.
Su-35S is a deeply modernized super-maneuverable multirole fighter of the "4 + +" generation. The applied technologies of the 5th generation provide for the superiority of Su-35S aircraft over similar class fighters. The aircraft has a much better flight characteristics compared with standing analog fighters and more perfect on-board avionics. Aircraft characteristics exceed all European tactical fighters of the 4th and "4 +" generation like Rafale and Eurofighter 2000, as well as upgraded American fighters such as F-15, F-16 and F-18. Su-35S can also successfully counter the 5thgeneration fighters - F-35 and F-22A. This aircraft, in particular, is the fastest (2,400 km/h at an altitude of 11 km) fighter, it has a higher thrust, it also has an almost two-fold benefit to the modern French (Rafale) and Swedish (Gripen) fighters in the flight range (without suspension tanks - 3600 km). The Gripen NG aircraft, for example, has only one engine, so it has a smaller combat survivability and reliability. The American F/A-18 fighter is inferior to the Russian Su-35S in the flight altitude.
Boeing Schedules 787 Dreamliner Pair for Paris Air Show
CHICAGO, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A pair of superefficient 787 Dreamliners will be the featured Boeing products on display at the Paris Air Show, which begins June 17 at the Le Bourget exhibition center.
One 787 will perform daily flying displays from Monday through Friday, while the other – a Qatar Airways 787 – will be on static display. The Boeing ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system will appear as part of the U.S. Corral display throughout the show.
Boeing is again proud to sponsor for the eighth year the Engineering Student of the Year Award, the world's leading competition to recognize students whose work shows the greatest promise, aptitude and dedication in the field of aerospace technology. This year's recipient will be recognized at the Flight Awards at the Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace, Le Bourget on Tuesday evening (5.30-7.30 p.m.).
Boeing will hold a series of media briefings and associated activities about key programs throughout the show. Media should check the daily briefing schedule at the media centre and the Boeing media chalet, situated in chalet row A 324, for updates.
The company will highlight its air show activities via a special website, www.boeing.com/paris2013, and through its Twitter feeds: @Boeing, @BoeingAirplanes and @BoeingDefense. The website will be updated regularly with briefings and videos from the show.
To receive Boeing media updates via text message on your mobile phone during the show, please text your first and last names, followed by your media affiliation, to +33 6 30 98 30 71. This service is provided only to the news media.
Note: All times listed below are local to Paris.
Monday, June 17
10.00 Boeing Commercial Airplanes Update – Auditorium (Conference Centre, Hall 2C)
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner will assess current industry and market conditions and provide an update on Boeing commercial airplane products and services, development programs and product investments.
13.00 V-22 Osprey Briefing – Boeing Media Chalet Theatre
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Greg Masiello, Joint V-22 Program Manager, U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, provides an update on the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor and discusses recent operational deployments.
Tuesday, June 18
10.00 Twin-aisle Development Briefing – Boeing Media Chalet Theatre
Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of Airplane Development for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will provide an overview of Boeing's twin-aisle strategy to meet future market requirements as well as an update of development progress on the 787-9, 787-10X and 777X.
Wednesday, June 19
09.45 737 MAX Development Briefing – Boeing Media Chalet Theatre
Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of Airplane Development, and Joe Ozimek, vice president of Product Marketing, 737 MAX, both of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will provide an update on the 737 MAX's progress toward Firm Configuration in July and an update on the airplane's advanced performance features.
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing is the prime contractor for the International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing provides products and support services to customers in 150 countries. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 170,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries. Total company revenues for 2012 were $81.7 billion
Airbus competition showcases disruptive new ideas for future aviation industry
Fly Your Ideas student challenge highlights the importance of innovation
10 JUNE 2013 PRESS RELEASE
Planes powered by body heat, luggage floating on a bed of air and even aircraft running on cow power (methane gas) - these are just some of the revolutionary ideas, developed by students from universities across the world, that could one day feature on the aircraft of the future.
These disruptive aviation concepts have been created for Fly Your Ideas, a global competition run by Airbus – and supported by UNESCO – designed to inspire new talent and ensure a sustainable future for the industry. The global aircraft manufacturer challenged students to develop radical eco-efficient ideas for aviation with five finalist teams selected by Airbus from a global pool of creative, engineering and design talent.
Each team will now travel to Airbus headquarters in Toulouse to compete for the €30,000 prize and present their future-gazing ideas to a panel of judges. The shortlisted concepts are:
Luggage floating on air – submitted by Team Levar from Brazil
•Using the principles of air hockey, the cargo hold is retro-fitted with super-light sliding sections to enable workers to quickly, easily and safely load and unload luggage
•Passengers could get their bags 30% faster and can start their holidays sooner
Planes powered by cow power – submitted by Team CLiMA from Australia
•A sustainable fuel solution puts liquefied methane to use in specially-created supercooled pods that sit next to the engines
•The solution could reduce CO2 emissions by a remarkable 97%
Shape shifting materials that help reduce noise – submitted by Team AVAS from India
•A simple engine modification made from special shape-shifting materials can change airflow through the engine and reduce noise pollution
Battery-powered hybrid engines – submitted by Team Flybrid from Italy
•Specially-shaped rechargeable batteries drop into the cargo hold, helping to power efficient hybrid engines – only the required number of batteries are loaded dependent on mileage, optimizing the plane’s weight.
•In a short-haul flight, this solution could save up to 60% of fuel, which reduces up to 40% of CO2 emissions
Human body heat powering cabins – submitted by Team Embarker from Malaysia
•Even a resting human body can be efficient – heat energy from specially-embedded heat-sensitive material in cabin seats captures energy from passengers
•This energy could be used for onboard electronics, reducing the energy requirements for the flight
Though the idea that cows could provide the fuel to fly you from London to New York – or that noise reduction could be achieved through shape-shifting engines – may seem far-fetched, the existence of these concepts could be not too far away at all.
Charles Champion, Executive Vice President Engineering at Airbus and Fly Your Ideas Patron, says: “These future-focused and disruptive concepts prove that engineering isn’t just about technical skills – it’s about having an innovative mindset and a creative approach. But for our industry to succeed in making aviation carbon neutral by 2020, we need a constant source of fresh and inventive ideas from the innovators of today and those of tomorrow. Our future solutions are here right now – and through projects like ‘Fly Your Ideas’, we are helping them to become a reality for the future.”
Such innovation may also be under threat from a skills gap that could be hitting the economy hard. It will see high tech companies face a shortfall of 40 million of the skilled workers needed by 2020 and beyond, with aerospace likely to suffer, along with motor and the medical equipment sectors.i
Dr Lidia Brito, Director of the Division of Science Policy and Capacity Building at UNESCO, says: “If we can’t find ways to inspire a generation of engineers with varied skills, this is going to be a principle obstacle for growth in our slowly recovering global economy. A recent UNESCO Engineering Report shows a marked shortage of engineers in many countries. Although the general number of engineering students is increasing worldwide, the proportion who enroll in engineering, as compared to other disciplines, is concernedly dropping. We need hands-on challenges like Fly Your Ideas to motivate young innovators about the potential of engineering in helping to find practical solutions to issues the world may face in the near future.”
Airbus Fly Your Ideas aims to highlight the growth opportunities available to young innovators, who could help change the world and work towards a more sustainable aviation industry, both now and in the future.
In Fly Your Ideas 2013, students not only have an Airbus mentor to support the overall direction of their project but have also been assigned an Airbus expert in their chosen field. It means valuable insight into the opportunities in an industry that today supports over 56 million jobs; 35% of world trade; and US$2.2 trillion in global GDP. The international higher education community can benefit, too, with the potential to identify opportunities for further research and development.
Fly Your Ideas is part of The Future by Airbus, the company’s vision of sustainable air travel in 2050. The winning team will be announced at an award ceremony in Paris on 14th June.
For more information visit www.airbus-fyi.com
i Source: McKinsey Global Institute, Manufacturing the Future: the next era of global growth and innovation, November 2012
Notes to Editors
Fly Your Ideas 2013 Competition Timings
Registration: Closed 30 November 2012
Round 1, Project proposal: 3 September – 7 December 2012
Round 2, Project submission: January – April 2013
Round 3, Project presentation : May – June 2013
Final, Project presentation (live): 12th June 2013
Winning team announced: 14th June 2013
About Airbus Fly Your Ideas
The biennial contest involves three progressively challenging rounds. The winners will share the top prize of €30,000; the runners-up €15,000. There are five teams in the final. The winning team will be picked by a high-profile panel of judges
This is the third edition of the biennial Fly Your Ideas challenge. The previous contest (2011) drew entries from more than 2,600 students representing 287 universities and 75 countries. ‘Team Wings of Phoenix’ from China’s Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics won with their ground-based wind power generation system that exploits the wakes of aircraft during take-off and landing.
Fly Your Ideas 2013 Finalists
Australia - Team CLiMA, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Brazil - Team Levar, University of São Paulo
India - Team AVAS, SRM University
Italy - Team Flybrid, Technical University of Milan
Malaysia - Team Embarker, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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