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martes, 10 de septiembre de 2013
Russia unveils plans for new anti-missile system, 5th-generation fighter jet
Russia unveils plans for new anti-missile system, 5th-generation fighter jet
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Russia is developing a fifth-generation unmanned fighter jet and a completely new missile defense system which can simultaneously engage several supersonic targets in space, it has been revealed at the MAKS-2013 airshow. The fifth-generation unmanned aircraft, weighing in at around […]
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Airbus, China extend safety cooperation for five years
Airbus, China extend safety cooperation for five years
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Hard on the heels of its memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help modernize China's air traffic management (ATM) system, Airbus has signed another MOU to extend its cooperation in aviation safety with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for a further five years.
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China unveils pilotless chopper; to develop faster variants - Times of India
China unveils pilotless chopper; to develop faster variants - Times of India
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China unveils pilotless chopper; to develop faster variants
Times of India
BEIJING: China on Thursday showcased its latest-concept unmanned helicopter even as the country is developing choppers with the ability to fly at speeds twice the current average. The JY-8, which does not feature a tail rotor, can reach a maximum speed ...
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Boeing: Flota aérea china se triplicará en 20 años - Terra España
Boeing: Flota aérea china se triplicará en 20 años - Terra España
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Boeing: Flota aérea china se triplicará en 20 años
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Un jet Boeing 737 de Air China aterriza en el aeropuerto internacional de Beijing, China, el jueves 5 de septiembre del 2013. La empresa estadounidense Boeing Co. dijo que prevé que las aerolíneas de China triplicarán sus flotas aéreas en las próximas ...
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lunes, 9 de septiembre de 2013
Another Amelia Earhart Will Try to Fly Around-the-World
Another Amelia Earhart Will Try to Fly Around-the-World
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Amelia Rose Earhart announces that she will recreate her namesake's flight around the world in 2014 – Photo: Mal Muir | AirlineReporter.com
In 1937, Amelia Earhart attempted to circumnavigate the globe; however, somewhere between Lae, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Howland Island she disappeared, never to be seen again. The fate of Amelia Earhart has been speculated upon for nearly 3/4 of a century, fascinating and frustrating searchers as well. Recently, another Amelia Earhart announced she would also circumnavigate the globe, recreating the original Amelia's original flight (this time hopefully completing the journey).
Amelia Rose Earhart (oddly, no actual relation), a traffic and weather TV personality in Denver, will set off with her copilot Patrick Carter from Oakland, California to recreate that fateful journey next summer.
Over 100 hours of flying time, and 14 stops, will be made along the route as they cover nearly 28,000 miles. If successful, Amelia will achieve the honor of being the youngest female pilot to circumnavigate the globe in a single engine aircraft – the Pilatus PC-12NG.
Amelia Earhart's original flight is the solid red line…hopefully it will be complete this time – Image: Wikicommons – Herrick
"My passion for flight and adventure has driven me to explore new experiences I never would have imagined possible as a child," said Amelia. "Hard work, persistence, and great role models have enabled me to fly outside the lines and achieve my dreams. Aviation plays an integral role in my life and I hope to share some of that joy with others through this adventure."
Since learning to fly in 2004, Amelia has taken her passion for flight and formed the Fly with Amelia Foundation, which helps other young women obtain flight scholarships and encourages them to further their passion for aviation.
Amelia Rose Earhart (left), Pilatus Business Aircraft CEO Thomas Bosshard (middle), and Patrick Carter (right) pose in front of a PC-12NG at EAA AirVenture.
The original flight was in 1937 using a Lockheed Model 10 Electra, an aircraft that was not pressurized and was designed in the 1930′s to compete with the DC2 and Boeing 247.
Given that there are not many flying examples of the Model 10 around these days, a new, more modern aircraft is being used. Amelia and Patrick will attempt their flight around the globe in a single-engine Pilatus PC-12NG, an aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney (the same engine company that powered the original Lockheed Model 10).
"Amelia and Patrick's love of flight, yearning for adventure, and dedication to safety and education make them great ambassadors for the Pilatus brand," said Thomas Bosshard, President and CEO for Pilatus Business Aircraft, Ltd. "The Pilatus PC-12 NG's unique combination of reliability, speed, range, and performance make it the perfect aircraft to complete this demanding flight. We look forward to helping The Amelia Project raise awareness for more young women to pursue a fulfilling career in aviation."
A Pilatus PC-12NG, like this one, will be the aircraft used as Amelia Rose Earhart and co-pilot Patrick Carter recreate that faithful journey around the world. – Photo: Mal Muir | AirlineReporter.com
With a modern aircraft, state-of-the-art technology, and navigational aids, we hope to see a successful landing back in Oakland. Hopefully, then, at least one Amelia will have the distinction of circumnavigating the globe.
Malcolm Muir – Lead Correspondent
Mal is an Australian AvGeek now living and working in Seattle. With a passion for aircraft photography, traveling and the fun that combining the two can bring. Insights into the aviation world with a bit of a perspective thanks to working in the travel industry.
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World's First Civilian Centre for Operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems - The Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and
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London, 9th September 2013: Today saw the launch of the world's first private facility for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that will enable operations in civilian airspace from the National Aeronautical Centre (NAC), created through a partnership ...
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Sikorsky to start China production of S-76D cabins - FinancialNews.co.uk
Sikorsky to start China production of S-76D cabins - FinancialNews.co.uk
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Sikorsky to start China production of S-76D cabins
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US helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft and China-based aerostructures maker Changhe Aircraft Industries Corp said they signed an agreement for Changhe to produce S-76D commercial helicopter cabins for Sikorsky. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United ...
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Airbus 330 aterriza de panza en Bangkok - La Voz de Rusia
Airbus aterriza de panza en Bangkok - La Voz de Rusia
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Airbus aterriza de panza en Bangkok
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En el aeropuerto de la capital tailandesa, Bangkok, un avión de pasajeros Airbus 330-300 de la aerolínea Thai Airways realizó un aterrizaje sin el tren de aterrizaje desplegado. El avión llegaba a Bangkok procedente de la ciudad china de Guangzhou.
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Alumnos de la Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche recaudan 800.000 euros para lanzar un cohete
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Tres alumnos de la Universidad Miguel Hernández, de Elche, lanzarán desde Huelva al espacio un cohete de 2.000 kilos cargado de experimentos científicos, gracias a los 800.000 euros que han recaudado en créditos públicos y privados.
Raúl Torres, Raúl Verdú y José Enrique Martínez, alumnos de la Universidad Miguel Hernández, de Elche (Alicante), tienen pensado lanzar en menos de cuatro años un cohete a más de 250 kilómetros de la superficie terrestre cargado de 200 kilos de experimentos científicos. Según cuenta El país en un reportaje, medirá 13 metros de largo y 0,65 de ancho, tendrá forma de supositorio y pesará cerca de unos 2.000 kilos. Es la idea que perfilan en su empresa Payload Aerospace, en el parque científico y empresarial de la Universidad.
"No se necesitan cohetes tan grandes para subirlos al espacio. En ese momento, pensamos: ahí hay un mercado", recuerda Torres, este licenciado en Biología que se ha quedado en tercero de Ingeniería Aeronáutica para dedicarse al proyecto. "Lo lanzaremos desde la base militar del Arenosillo en Huelva", añade.
La ayuda de sus padres les permitió darse de alta como autónomos para poder acceder a créditos gubernamentales. En 2010 ganaron un concurso de la Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, momento en que el proyecto empezó a acelerarse. "No hemos recibido ninguna subvención, son todo créditos que pagaremos con resultados" afirma Torres. La inversión pública es de 250.000 euros, 300.000 vienen de capital privado, y 100.000 de un crédito de La Caixa.
Fuente: Instituto de la Ingeniería de España
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Progress made on Northrop Grumman's 400-job expansion plans - ActionNewsJax.com
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Progress made on Northrop Grumman's 400-job expansion plans
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Groundbreaking is set to begin this fall on a massive expansion project at Northrop Grumman's manufacturing plant near the St. Augustine Airport, according to a public relations official with the aviation giant. Jacqueline Farrell, with Northrop ...
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Nuevo problema técnico de un Boeing 787 Dreamliner de Norwegian - elEconomista.es
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La aviación civil rusa muestra su pujanza en MAKS 2013 - RIA Novosti
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Building the machines that build flying machines - The Seattle Times
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