The US Department of Agriculture has teamed with the Federal Aviation Administration on a five-year agreement aimed at developing biofuels for use in aviation
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/03/349249/agriculture-unites-with-aviation-to-develop-biofuels.html
Biomass Crop Assistance Program Will Help Create National Biofuels Industry; New Agreement with the FAA Will Promote Production and Demand for Biofuels; USDA Report Shows Domestic Biofuel Production Benefits the Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2010 – As part of the Obama Administration's effort to promote production of fuel from renewable sources, create jobs and mitigate the effects of climate change, Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of measures during a speech to the National Press Club in Washington.
"Domestic production of renewable energy, including biofuels, is a national imperative and that's why USDA is working to assist in developing a biofuels industry in every corner of the nation," said Vilsack. "By producing more biofuels in America, we will create jobs, combat global warming, replace our dependence on foreign oil and build a stronger foundation for the 21st century economy."
The Secretary announced several measures, including the publication of a final rule to implement the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). Under the BCAP final rule, USDA will resume making payments to eligible producers. The program had operated as a pilot, pending publication of the final rule. Authorized in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, BCAP is designed to ensure that a sufficiently large base of new, non-food, non-feed biomass crops is established in anticipation of future demand for renewable energy consumption.
"The Obama Administration is aggressively supporting our nation's farmers, ranchers and producers of biofuels as they work to bring greater energy independence to America," Vilsack said. "BCAP will help the nation's power, biobased product, and advanced biofuel industries produce energy from sustainable rural resources and create jobs that will stimulate rural economies across the nation."
The BCAP final regulation reflects policies developed as a result of more than 24,000 comments received on previous Federal Register notices and a proposed rule, and knowledge gained by implementing a portion of the program in 2009.
BCAP uses a dual approach to support the production of renewable energy. First, BCAP provides assistance for the establishment and production of eligible renewable biomass crops within specified project areas. Producers who enter into BCAP contracts may receive payments of up to 75 percent of the cost of establishing eligible perennial crops. Further, they can receive payments for up to five years for annual or non-woody perennial crops and up to 15 years for woody perennial crops. FSA is accepting project area proposals and, after project area proposals have been approved, eligible producers may participate by enrolling at their FSA county office.
In addition, BCAP also assists agricultural and forest landowners and operators by providing matching payments for the transportation of certain eligible materials that are sold to qualified biomass conversion facilities. The facilities convert the materials into heat, power, biobased products or advanced biofuels.
The Secretary also announced jointly with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a five year agreement to develop aviation fuel from forest and crop residues and other "green" feedstocks in order to decrease dependence on foreign oil and stabilize aviation fuel costs. Under the partnership, the agencies will bring together their experience in research, policy analysis and air transportation sector dynamics to assess the availability of different kinds of feedstocks that could be processed by bio-refineries to produce jet fuels.
The participants will develop a tool to evaluate the status of different components of a feedstock supply chain, such as availability of biomass from farms and forests, the potential of that biomass for production of jet fuel, and the length of time it will take to ramp up to full-scale production. The agencies already have existing programs and collaborative agreements with private and public partners and resources to help biorefiners develop cost-effective production plans for jet aircraft biofuels.
This cooperative agreement supports a larger research plan led by USDA through its five Regional Biomass Research Centers, which will help accelerate the development of a commercial advanced biofuels industry across the United States. Just as important, the plan sets out to include as many U.S. rural areas as possible to maximize the economic benefits of biofuel production across the country. The Centers will provide the critical mass needed to develop high-performance teams that will guide biomass research to address needs in both the public and private sector, including commercial aviation, military transportation, and other activities.
The Secretary also discussed a biofuels report prepared by USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS)that says replacing more petroleum with cost-competitive domestic biofuels reduces crude oil imports, thereby lowering prices for energy and benefiting the U.S. economy. The report also includes these findings:
The biofuels industry becomes more productive as cost-reducing technology is applied, which results in higher wages for workers.
Gains in Gross Domestic Product and real income are driven largely from the contribution from technological progress in biofuels, which increases the productivity of the economy.
Next generation biofuels are considered to be a decreasing cost industry. This means that the cost of producing ethanol will decline as output increases.
The entire ERS report is available at http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/err102.
Information about the USDA agreement with the FAA is available at www.faa.gov/. Biomass conversion facilities, eligible material owners and producers interested in the BCAP program should contact their FSA state offices or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap for more information. Complete information about USDA's renewable energy programs is available through the energy matrix at http://energymatrix.usda.gov/. Information about state contacts for USDA energy programs is available at
http://www.usda.gov/documents/USDA_Bioenergy_Resources.xlsx.
Press Release
miércoles, 3 de noviembre de 2010
F-35 JSF Faces New Delays, Additional Costs
Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Pentagon’s costliest program, may see more price increases and new schedule delays of as much as three years, two government officials familiar with the matter said.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is scheduled to be briefed tomorrow on new cost and schedule assessments for the F-35 and other aircraft, said the officials, who requested anonymity because details aren’t public. Software, engineering and flight difficulties are greater than expected, the officials said.
http://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-jsf-faces-new-delays-additional-costs-29838/
UCAV Could Cut UK JSF Buy(<= This remembers me the cancellation of TSR...)
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post:479cde3a-bbca-4f08-b438-bf1e945b8c0d
The UK's acquisition of Joint Strike Fighters could be reduced if UCAVs become available, Britain's vice-chief of the defense staff said in Washington on Monday.
Speaking at a forum Monday organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gen Sir Nicholas Houghton said that he was "not in a position to give figures" on the UK's JSF buy, but indicated that the aircraft will be acquired in two tranches (batches), one to equip the carrier and the second to replace Tornado in land-based operations. "We know the numbers that we need for carrier operations but we have not fully identified the number we need for ground-based capabilities."
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is scheduled to be briefed tomorrow on new cost and schedule assessments for the F-35 and other aircraft, said the officials, who requested anonymity because details aren’t public. Software, engineering and flight difficulties are greater than expected, the officials said.
http://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-jsf-faces-new-delays-additional-costs-29838/
UCAV Could Cut UK JSF Buy(<= This remembers me the cancellation of TSR...)
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog:27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post:479cde3a-bbca-4f08-b438-bf1e945b8c0d
The UK's acquisition of Joint Strike Fighters could be reduced if UCAVs become available, Britain's vice-chief of the defense staff said in Washington on Monday.
Speaking at a forum Monday organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Gen Sir Nicholas Houghton said that he was "not in a position to give figures" on the UK's JSF buy, but indicated that the aircraft will be acquired in two tranches (batches), one to equip the carrier and the second to replace Tornado in land-based operations. "We know the numbers that we need for carrier operations but we have not fully identified the number we need for ground-based capabilities."
Astrium to study new solutions for the monitoring of aircraft over the oceans
- Astrium Services to study innovative satellite solutions to improve the monitoring and positional tracking of aircraft while in oceanic or remote airspace
- Astrium Services to study advanced streaming services for flight data and cockpit voice (“Black Box”) recorders
- Astrium Services to supply a comprehensive assessment of existing and future satellite infrastructure able to support such innovations
Paris, 2 November 2010 – Astrium, Europe’s leading space company, has been awarded a study to assess the provision of satellite services for accurately tracking aircraft over remote locations, particularly over the oceans.
Astrium Services will undertake the Satellite Oceanic Position Tracking Improvement and Monitoring Initiative (SAT-OPTIMI) to propose innovative satellite solutions for improving aircraft safety and optimising coordination between both air transit services and search and rescue services in remote or oceanic areas.
Eric Béranger, CEO, Astrium Services said:
“Astrium is a recognised expert in providing dependable satellite services worldwide with high availability. Through this study, Astrium is playing an important role in enabling Europe to develop a reliable and effective system using innovative solutions, such as advanced aeronautical services to improve the safety of flights.”
“By taking advantage of the fully-integrated resources and skills across the business and building upon the range of cutting-edge technologies already at our disposal, Astrium Services is determined to play a key role in developing solutions that in future will dramatically enhance the safety of air traffic across our skies”.
The five-month study has been awarded by the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking, one of the most ambitious research and development projects ever launched in Europe, which is tasked with developing a modernised ATM system..
Astrium Services’ SAT-OPTIMI study will provide a comprehensive assessment of the satellite infrastructure that can enhance the positional tracking and monitoring of aircraft. The study will also consider cutting-edge solutions, such as satellite communications technologies able to provide continuous access to flight data and cockpit voice (“Black Box”) recorders.
Astrium Services will contribute to solutions that are both technically feasible and economically viable to access in-flight positioning and monitoring data. These solutions are intended to help speed up rescue reaction times and accident analysis and diagnosis over the oceans in the near term.
As part of the study, Astrium Services will work closely with France’s General Directorate for Civil Aviation (DGAC) and STAR Navigation Systems of Canada.
Astrium
Joint carrier operations, UAV developments in UK/France defence pact
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/03/349260/joint-carrier-operations-uav-developments-in-ukfrance-defence-pact.html
Particular attention has been given to the creation of a joint capability using the nations' planned lone aircraft carriers.
"We will develop the ability to deploy a UK-French integrated carrier strike group, ensuring that either a British or a French carrier is always available for operations," Cameron says. President Nicolas Sarkozy of France hailed the UK's recent decision to equip its one operational Future Aircraft Carrier with catapults and arresting gear. "This is going to enable us to have a truly integrated aircraft carrier group," says UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
France, UK arrange to jointly fund future UAS capability
http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/uvonline/france-uk-arrange-to-jointly-fund-future-uas-capability/7625/
As part of a wider ranging defence cooperation agreement announced today, France and the UK have agreed to work on developing next generation MALE UAS and UCAS capabilities, which has immediately prompted interest from industry.
A statement released by the UK government said: 'Unmanned Air Systems have become essential to our armed forces. We have agreed to work together on the next generation of Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Air Surveillance Systems.' The statement went on to add that: 'In the longer term, we will jointly assess requirements and options for the next generation of Unmanned Combat Air Systems from 2030 onwards.'
BAE says in talks with Dassault on UAV link up
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSNLDE6A12BT20101102
"We welcome ... their (Britain and France's) intention to collaborate on a future Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) programme and a potential Unmanned Combat Aircraft System," BAE said in a statement.
"Given the strong research and development investment that has already been made in this area by both BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation, we have entered into discussions with Dassault to explore how we could best deliver this opportunity."
Particular attention has been given to the creation of a joint capability using the nations' planned lone aircraft carriers.
"We will develop the ability to deploy a UK-French integrated carrier strike group, ensuring that either a British or a French carrier is always available for operations," Cameron says. President Nicolas Sarkozy of France hailed the UK's recent decision to equip its one operational Future Aircraft Carrier with catapults and arresting gear. "This is going to enable us to have a truly integrated aircraft carrier group," says UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
France, UK arrange to jointly fund future UAS capability
http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/uvonline/france-uk-arrange-to-jointly-fund-future-uas-capability/7625/
As part of a wider ranging defence cooperation agreement announced today, France and the UK have agreed to work on developing next generation MALE UAS and UCAS capabilities, which has immediately prompted interest from industry.
A statement released by the UK government said: 'Unmanned Air Systems have become essential to our armed forces. We have agreed to work together on the next generation of Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Air Surveillance Systems.' The statement went on to add that: 'In the longer term, we will jointly assess requirements and options for the next generation of Unmanned Combat Air Systems from 2030 onwards.'
BAE says in talks with Dassault on UAV link up
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSNLDE6A12BT20101102
"We welcome ... their (Britain and France's) intention to collaborate on a future Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) programme and a potential Unmanned Combat Aircraft System," BAE said in a statement.
"Given the strong research and development investment that has already been made in this area by both BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation, we have entered into discussions with Dassault to explore how we could best deliver this opportunity."
Laser-Powered Helicopter Breaks World Record by staying aloft for 12 hours using energy beamed up to it by lasers.
Developed by LaserMotive, the quadrocopter has photovoltaic panels installed all along its belly, which absorb laser light to power the vehicle. The quadrocopter hovered at 30 feet for 12 hours
Read more: Laser-Powered Helicopter Breaks World Record | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
http://inhabitat.com/2010/11/03/laser-powered-helicopter-breaks-world-record
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Read more: Laser-Powered Helicopter Breaks World Record | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
http://inhabitat.com/2010/11/03/laser-powered-helicopter-breaks-world-record
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Reino Unido echa una mano a Airbus en el concurso del avión cisterna
http://www.eleconomista.es/empresas-finanzas-ss/noticias/2571944/11/10/Reino-Unido-echa-una-mano-a-Airbus-en-el-concurso-del-avion-cisterna.html
En concreto, el general Nicholas Houghton, número dos del organigrama
de Defensa británico, explicaba en Washington que ambos países (por
Reino Unido y Estados Unidos) podrían tener beneficios comerciales si
operaban con el mismo avión de reabastecimiento.
EADS ya admite que el Talarion puede cancelarse
EADS ya admite que el Talarion, su proyecto estrella de aviones no tripulados (UAV), puede no ver la luz. El acuerdo de cooperación firmado ayer entre Francia y Reino Unido apunta en este sentido.
http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/empresas/EADS-admite-Talarion-puede-cancelarse/20101103cdscdiemp_29/cdsemp/
Francia, Reino Unido y Alemania apuestan por sistemas no tripulados al margen de Talarion de EADS
http://www.infodefensa.com/esp/noticias/noticias.asp?cod=2783&n=Francia,-Reino-Unido-y-Alemania-apuestan-por-sistemas-no-tripulados-al-margen-de-Talarion-de-EADS
http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/empresas/EADS-admite-Talarion-puede-cancelarse/20101103cdscdiemp_29/cdsemp/
Francia, Reino Unido y Alemania apuestan por sistemas no tripulados al margen de Talarion de EADS
http://www.infodefensa.com/esp/noticias/noticias.asp?cod=2783&n=Francia,-Reino-Unido-y-Alemania-apuestan-por-sistemas-no-tripulados-al-margen-de-Talarion-de-EADS
Nuevas patentes de Airbus
Gracias a Aviation Week hemos descubierto estas patentes de Airbus en Estados Unidos: patentes número 7819358, D624480 y D624868.
Lo que sorprende es que en ninguno de los dibujos, que podrían perfilar el airliner del futuro, aparezca algo parecido a un ala volante o un cuerpo sustentador. Se tratan de fuselajes convencionales, con configuraciones atípicas de empenaje y cabina. Tan solo la última configuración es un poco más 'arriesgada'. Por otro lado, tampoco nos sorprende no encontrar más que fuselajes tubulares, por los problemas que hemos expuesto en otras ocasiones: el límite psicológico que supone convencer a un pasajero de que compre billetes para subirse a una 'cosa' que no se parece a lo que le dijeron que se tenía que parecer un avión, y el problema de las distancias a las salidas, a la hora de cumplir los tiempos mínimos de evacuación.
Ahora vamos a echar un ojo a las 3 patentes que enlazamos atrás.
http://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/index.php/noticias/37-comercial/898-nuevas-patentes-de-airbus
Lo que sorprende es que en ninguno de los dibujos, que podrían perfilar el airliner del futuro, aparezca algo parecido a un ala volante o un cuerpo sustentador. Se tratan de fuselajes convencionales, con configuraciones atípicas de empenaje y cabina. Tan solo la última configuración es un poco más 'arriesgada'. Por otro lado, tampoco nos sorprende no encontrar más que fuselajes tubulares, por los problemas que hemos expuesto en otras ocasiones: el límite psicológico que supone convencer a un pasajero de que compre billetes para subirse a una 'cosa' que no se parece a lo que le dijeron que se tenía que parecer un avión, y el problema de las distancias a las salidas, a la hora de cumplir los tiempos mínimos de evacuación.
Ahora vamos a echar un ojo a las 3 patentes que enlazamos atrás.
http://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/index.php/noticias/37-comercial/898-nuevas-patentes-de-airbus
martes, 2 de noviembre de 2010
U.K.-France Treaties Outline Joint Weapon Development Plans
A 10-year strategic plan for complex weapon development and a new unmanned air vehicle joint venture are among the industrial highlights of two defense treaties announced by Britain and France at a summit meeting here Nov. 2 between U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
The treaty on defense and security cooperation covers a series of potential air and sea equipment programs, as well as an operational alliance involving the sharing of aircraft carrier capabilities and the creation of a joint expeditionary force.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4997321&c=air,land,naval,budget&s=TOP
The treaty on defense and security cooperation covers a series of potential air and sea equipment programs, as well as an operational alliance involving the sharing of aircraft carrier capabilities and the creation of a joint expeditionary force.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4997321&c=air,land,naval,budget&s=TOP
Bye Energie readies for electric Cessna C172 first flight
Bye Energy says its electrified Cessna 172N aircraft modified with 318kg (700lb) Lithium batteries and an electric motor is progressing towards first flight in the first quarter of 2011.
In addition to mounting its first test motor, the company chief executive George Bye says he will reveal in mid-November a "large partner" who has been "quietly working with us" to develop electronic displays that will replace the piston-powered single's engine gauges with energy management information.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/02/349208/bye-readies-for-electric-172-first-flight.html
In addition to mounting its first test motor, the company chief executive George Bye says he will reveal in mid-November a "large partner" who has been "quietly working with us" to develop electronic displays that will replace the piston-powered single's engine gauges with energy management information.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/02/349208/bye-readies-for-electric-172-first-flight.html
Nueve empresas de Aerópolis captan seis millones para nuevas infraestructuras tecnológicas
Según indicaron fuentes de Aerópolis, el montante completo de la financiación concedida, un total de 5.838.396 euros, se divide en unos 4,1 millones de euros previstos para el ejercicio 2010 y otros casi 1,7 millones para el periodo 2011. Así, las empresas beneficiadas son EADS; la Fundación Andaluza para el Desarrollo Aeroespacial (FADA); Sofitec Ingeniería; Teams; UMI Aeronáutica y Agrupación de Empresas Aeronáuticas Andaluzas.
http://www.diariodesevilla.es/article/provincia/826415/nueve/empresas/aeropolis/captan/seis/millones/para/nuevas/infraestructuras.html
http://www.diariodesevilla.es/article/provincia/826415/nueve/empresas/aeropolis/captan/seis/millones/para/nuevas/infraestructuras.html
A400M Will Fly VC10 Trials From Toulouse
The trials will be undertaken with a U.K. Royal Air Force Vickers VC10 tanker, but it will not be operated from the RAF Brize Norton airbase in the U.K., as Airbus previously indicated. The RAF will instead position the aircraft at Toulouse for the trials, according to Airbus.
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/awx/2010/11/02/awx_11_02_2010_p0-266480.xml
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=defense&id=news/awx/2010/11/02/awx_11_02_2010_p0-266480.xml
Colombia recibe el tanquero KC-767 MMTT
La Fuerza Aérea Colombiana esta próxima a recibir de la compañía Bedek , Grupo Aeronáutico IAI, el nuevo avión multirol KC-767 MMTT. Esta aeronave configurada en versión de carga y repostaje en vuelo, llega para complementar la misión del B-707 adquirido por la Fuerza Aérea a principios de la década de los ochenta. Esta nueva aeronave cuenta con dos pods ARP3 para sus labores de reabastecimiento en vuelo.
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2526:colombia-recibe-el-tanquero-kc-767-mmtt&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2526:colombia-recibe-el-tanquero-kc-767-mmtt&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163
First sections for fifth Airbus Military A400M arrive in Seville
Following the arrival of the wing set, the final assembly process for the fifth Airbus Military A400M military airlifter is now beginning on the San Pablo Final Assemlby Line in Seville (Spain).
The wings for the aircraft, known as MSN6, arrived at the final assembly line on 28th October on board an Airbus Beluga. The vertical tailplane, manufactured in Stade (Germany), will follow next week. The fuselage and nose will arrive by the turn of the year.
A400M MSN6 is to take to the air by mid of 2011.
The picture shows the unloading of the wing from an Airbus Beluga in the A400M final assembly line.
Press Release
The wings for the aircraft, known as MSN6, arrived at the final assembly line on 28th October on board an Airbus Beluga. The vertical tailplane, manufactured in Stade (Germany), will follow next week. The fuselage and nose will arrive by the turn of the year.
A400M MSN6 is to take to the air by mid of 2011.
The picture shows the unloading of the wing from an Airbus Beluga in the A400M final assembly line.
Press Release
Eurocopter’s Dubai Helishow presence focuses on its helicopter capabilities for security, transport and offshore missions in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf
Eurocopter will mark its 30-plus year presence in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region with a major participation at this week’s Dubai Helishow 2010, underscoring its helicopter product line’s capabilities for evolving applications that include anti-piracy, counter-insurgency and border patrol missions; corporate and VVIP transportation; emergency medical airlift; search & rescue; as well as the servicing of offshore oil/gas platforms.
The company’s long-term commitment to meet requirements of civil operators and armed forces in this geographic zone has resulted in more than 650 Eurocopter helicopters being flown in the Arab world by both civil and military users. Its success is backed by Eurocopter’s dedication to ensuring optimised support to a growing customer base in daily operations.
For critical homeland security missions on land and at sea, Eurocopter’s EC635, EC645 and AS565 Panther helicopters are highly capable aircraft that respond to current future scenarios in Middle East and Arabian Gulf.
The EC635 offers the combination of a compact helicopter with performance and manoeuvrability for use in scout, anti-piracy and public security missions. This lightweight twin-engine helicopter is being fielded in growing numbers across the Arab world, building on its current operation with the Royal Jordanian Air Force. At the Dubai Helishow, the EC635 is being exhibited as a scale mock-up, with mission equipment representing the Stand Alone Weapon System (SAWS) developed by Eurocopter and ATE.
SAWS incorporates a mission computer, an electro-optical system with TV, infrared cameras and laser telemeter (with laser designator as needed), a targeting system with a helmet-mounted sight and display, two multi-purpose weapon pylons with slaving units, and a choice of guns, missiles and unguided or guided rockets as weapons loads.
The EC645 from Eurocopter also is well tailored for the region’s security and defence needs, providing excellent performance, a spacious cabin and proven reliability. The twin-engine EC645 – which is an armed derivate of the Eurocopter EC145 in service many operators around the world, including the U.S. Army – answers the increasing demand by armed forces for a multi-role helicopter that can accommodate a large range of mission equipment, including SAWS.
The larger AS565 Panther maintains the speed and manoeuvrability features required for security and defence missions, with its capabilities further enhanced by the endurance, range and unmatched capabilities of this twin-engine helicopter in overwater surveillance, tracking and search & rescue – which have been proven in Middle East operations with countries protecting their water territories like UAE or Saudi Arabia.
Having sold more than 500 helicopters worldwide in the business aviation and VIP market segments during the past four years, Eurocopter continues to be the unrivalled leader in these sectors. Its product range answers the Arab world’s specific needs for reliable, efficient and capable airlift that support the region’s economic development through executive and corporate applications, and for transportation in support of the oil and gas industry.
Eurocopter’s tailored products for the business and VIP markets include the EC135 “l’hélicoptère par Hermès” – a fusion between design and technology, whose first customer was Falcon Aviation Services in the United Arab Emirates; and the EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style,” designed in cooperation with the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Como, Italy.
Eurocopter’s new EC175 was created to meet the oil and gas industry’s demanding requirements, providing safety and availability required for transporting large work teams to off-shore platforms and remote locations in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf. It also responds to the region’s growing demands in search & rescue and emergency medical transport, and can meet commercial aviation expectations VIP and corporate transport as well.
An emerging market throughout the Middle East and Arabian Gulf is for civil emergency medical services performed by private operators, using outfitted helicopters to airlift injured patients. Eurocopter is the recognised worldwide leader in this market sector, with its EC135 and EC145 acknowledged as the helicopters of choice by leading hospitals and privately-operated providers around the globe.
Eurocopter has long been active in providing the best support to its international customer base in daily operations, and is committed to further developing its local presence in the Arab world. The company views this region as a strategic area for expansion, and is positioned to grow its footprint through actions that include new partnerships and other cooperative agreements.
The Helicopter Field Service International (HFSI) affiliate of Eurocopter has a well-established presence in Saudi Arabia, with its staff supporting a large rotary-wing fleet in the area. A UAE maintenance centre was opened in 2007 by Eurocopter with Falcon Aviation Services. The centre provides full maintenance and revision services, and reinforces Eurocopter’s customer support network in the region.
Press Release
The company’s long-term commitment to meet requirements of civil operators and armed forces in this geographic zone has resulted in more than 650 Eurocopter helicopters being flown in the Arab world by both civil and military users. Its success is backed by Eurocopter’s dedication to ensuring optimised support to a growing customer base in daily operations.
For critical homeland security missions on land and at sea, Eurocopter’s EC635, EC645 and AS565 Panther helicopters are highly capable aircraft that respond to current future scenarios in Middle East and Arabian Gulf.
The EC635 offers the combination of a compact helicopter with performance and manoeuvrability for use in scout, anti-piracy and public security missions. This lightweight twin-engine helicopter is being fielded in growing numbers across the Arab world, building on its current operation with the Royal Jordanian Air Force. At the Dubai Helishow, the EC635 is being exhibited as a scale mock-up, with mission equipment representing the Stand Alone Weapon System (SAWS) developed by Eurocopter and ATE.
SAWS incorporates a mission computer, an electro-optical system with TV, infrared cameras and laser telemeter (with laser designator as needed), a targeting system with a helmet-mounted sight and display, two multi-purpose weapon pylons with slaving units, and a choice of guns, missiles and unguided or guided rockets as weapons loads.
The EC645 from Eurocopter also is well tailored for the region’s security and defence needs, providing excellent performance, a spacious cabin and proven reliability. The twin-engine EC645 – which is an armed derivate of the Eurocopter EC145 in service many operators around the world, including the U.S. Army – answers the increasing demand by armed forces for a multi-role helicopter that can accommodate a large range of mission equipment, including SAWS.
The larger AS565 Panther maintains the speed and manoeuvrability features required for security and defence missions, with its capabilities further enhanced by the endurance, range and unmatched capabilities of this twin-engine helicopter in overwater surveillance, tracking and search & rescue – which have been proven in Middle East operations with countries protecting their water territories like UAE or Saudi Arabia.
Having sold more than 500 helicopters worldwide in the business aviation and VIP market segments during the past four years, Eurocopter continues to be the unrivalled leader in these sectors. Its product range answers the Arab world’s specific needs for reliable, efficient and capable airlift that support the region’s economic development through executive and corporate applications, and for transportation in support of the oil and gas industry.
Eurocopter’s tailored products for the business and VIP markets include the EC135 “l’hélicoptère par Hermès” – a fusion between design and technology, whose first customer was Falcon Aviation Services in the United Arab Emirates; and the EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style,” designed in cooperation with the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Como, Italy.
Eurocopter’s new EC175 was created to meet the oil and gas industry’s demanding requirements, providing safety and availability required for transporting large work teams to off-shore platforms and remote locations in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf. It also responds to the region’s growing demands in search & rescue and emergency medical transport, and can meet commercial aviation expectations VIP and corporate transport as well.
An emerging market throughout the Middle East and Arabian Gulf is for civil emergency medical services performed by private operators, using outfitted helicopters to airlift injured patients. Eurocopter is the recognised worldwide leader in this market sector, with its EC135 and EC145 acknowledged as the helicopters of choice by leading hospitals and privately-operated providers around the globe.
Eurocopter has long been active in providing the best support to its international customer base in daily operations, and is committed to further developing its local presence in the Arab world. The company views this region as a strategic area for expansion, and is positioned to grow its footprint through actions that include new partnerships and other cooperative agreements.
The Helicopter Field Service International (HFSI) affiliate of Eurocopter has a well-established presence in Saudi Arabia, with its staff supporting a large rotary-wing fleet in the area. A UAE maintenance centre was opened in 2007 by Eurocopter with Falcon Aviation Services. The centre provides full maintenance and revision services, and reinforces Eurocopter’s customer support network in the region.
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Irak cursa un pedido a Eurocopter de siete helicópteros AS350 B3 para trabajos agrícolas
Eurocopter ha firmado hoy un acuerdo para entregar siete helicópteros AS350 B3
Ecureuil al Ministerio de Agricultura de Irak. Los aparatos serán destinados a
operaciones de fumigación de extensos palmerales de dátiles, una importante fuente de
ingresos agrícolas para el país.
La entrega de los helicópteros mono-turbina de alto rendimiento arrancará en el primer trimestre
de 2011. Además, Eurocopter impartirá formación al personal iraquí en sus instalaciones de
Sudáfrica.
El AS350 B3 es un aparato perfectamente adecuado para operar en las condiciones de altas
temperaturas y de altitud existentes en Irak. Los helicópteros estarán completamente equipados
para la fumigación de los cultivos de palmeras datileras, una operación que se repite varias
veces al año.
"Se trata de un contrato extremadamente importante para Eurocopter, ya que la flota de AS350
B3 contribuirá al desarrollo de una economía estable en Irak", dijo Olivier Lambert,
vicepresidente de Ventas y Relaciones con los Clientes de Eurocopter. "Nos comprometemos
plenamente al cumplimiento de nuestra responsabilidad en este pedido. Eurocopter está
preparada para satisfacer otras necesidades en cuanto a misiones de helicóptero en el país".
Russia seeks more information on Euro missile-defense program
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20101102/161182804.html
Moscow wants to analyze the missile risks the new defense system will be designed to counter and then decide whether they are a danger to it, Dmitry Rogozin said. "If it is simply a US system built on European soil with European money and without any guarantees that will not be targeted against Russia, that is unacceptable to us," he said.
Episodio 10 del podcast aeronáutico Remove Before Flight ya disponible para descarga
Una vez más, volamos con vosotros. En este episodio, hemos sido de los primeros en probar los nuevos joystick HOTAS de Thustmaster, volvemos a la carga con una burrada aeronáutica sobre el A380, traemos un monográfico que encantará a muchos simuleros y además, una entrevista a Juan Padilla, ingeniero que nos explicará sus andanzas en un vuelo de gravedad cero. Ah, y que no se nos olvide, felicidades a los compañeros de "La buhardilla 2.0″ por ganar el Premio de la Asociación Podcast al mejor podcast de ciencia.
Contenidos Episodio 10:
- 00:00:00 Introducción
- 00:03:25 Plan de vuelo (sumario)
- 00:04:28 Noticias
- 00:12:07 Actualidad A Fondo
- 00:30:36 Burradas Aeronáuticas
- 00:34:09 Entrevista a Juan Padilla, que explica su experiencia en gravedad cero
- 00:46:12 Monográfico: el vought F4-U Corsair
- 00:58:14 Despedida
- Dirección del episodio: Javier F. Lago
- Redacción: Jose Manuel Gil, Anna Esquius, Javier F. Lago, Jose Miguel Morales
- Coordinador de redacción de noticias: Jose Manuel Gil
- Locución: Jose Miguel Morales, Jose Manuel Gil, Anna Esquius & Javier F. Lago
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Evo Morales promete comprar aviones iraníes
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2525:evo-morales-promete-comprar-aviones-iranies&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163
Las aeronaves ofrecidas por Irán serían el helicóptero Shahed 278 (versión local del Bell 206) el entrenador básico monomotor FAJR-3, el clon iraní del Pilatus PC-7-cuyo original Bolivia ya posee- S-68/HT-80, contestado su ensamblaje en Irán por el fabricante suizo, y, el Irán 140, serie producida por la Irán Aircraft Industries, esta bajo licencia de Antonov, del AN-140.
Las aeronaves ofrecidas por Irán serían el helicóptero Shahed 278 (versión local del Bell 206) el entrenador básico monomotor FAJR-3, el clon iraní del Pilatus PC-7-cuyo original Bolivia ya posee- S-68/HT-80, contestado su ensamblaje en Irán por el fabricante suizo, y, el Irán 140, serie producida por la Irán Aircraft Industries, esta bajo licencia de Antonov, del AN-140.
lunes, 1 de noviembre de 2010
A Ducted-Prop Airbus?
Airbus has been busy patenting (patent number 7819358 number D624480 number D624868)arious configurations for potential next-generation airliners, with the emphasis on concepts that could reduce environmental impact. So we have seen a number of tail designs that could provide noise shielding for turbofan or open-rotor engines, for example.
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El CDTI aprueba 251 iniciativas de I+D empresarial y ayudas NEOTEC por 129 millones de euros
30/10/2010 (Infodefensa.com) Madrid - El Consejo de Administración del Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI) aprobó 251 nuevas iniciativas de I+D y ayudas NEOTEC. Los compromisos de aportación pública ascienden a 129 millones de euros, con una inversión total movilizada de 185,24 millones de euros.
De los proyectos aprobados, 188 son individuales de I+D, 57 operaciones individuales resultantes de 21 proyectos de I+D en consorcio y 6 son ayudas para la creación y consolidación de nuevas empresas de base tecnológica (NEOTEC I y NEOTEC II).
http://www.infodefensa.com/esp/noticias/noticias.asp?cod=2773&n=El-CDTI-aprueba-251-iniciativas-de-I+D-empresarial-y-ayudas-NEOTEC-por-129-millones-de-euros
De los proyectos aprobados, 188 son individuales de I+D, 57 operaciones individuales resultantes de 21 proyectos de I+D en consorcio y 6 son ayudas para la creación y consolidación de nuevas empresas de base tecnológica (NEOTEC I y NEOTEC II).
http://www.infodefensa.com/esp/noticias/noticias.asp?cod=2773&n=El-CDTI-aprueba-251-iniciativas-de-I+D-empresarial-y-ayudas-NEOTEC-por-129-millones-de-euros
Reinventando la fibra de carbono (@Aergenium)
Aergenium Dijo...
Con este título hemos presentado en el número 16 de Aeronáutica Andaluza un artículo dedicado a los termoplásticos, que como probablemente sepáis, son polímeros con un alto potencial de crecimiento en aplicaciones aeronáuticas.
En la elaboración del artículo hemos contado con la ayuda de Amparo Cerisola y Salvador Ortolá, que nos han ido guiando con su conocimiento y experiencia. Desde aquí, les agradecemos de nuevo su colaboración y su espíritu participativo. Una alegría trabajar con vosotros.
El artículo trata de poner en contexto el actual interés de la industria por los polímeros de matriz termoplástica, menos utilizados hasta la fecha que los termoestables, pero con un campo de crecimiento mayor.
Aunque el coste de la materia prima sea mayor, y la tecnología de fabricación esté en un estado embrionario, las oportunidades son importantes, porque se trata de un mercado en expansión y con poca competencia, deseoso de sacar tajada de las ventajas que tienen estos polímeros en el uso aeroespacial frente a los composites tradicionales.
De hecho, tanto Boeing como Airbus están promoviendo el uso de estos materiales en sus aeronaves, lo que augura a los que ya están desarrollando la tecnología y a los que se atrevan a entrar en ella, un futuro prometedor.
Lockheed Martin eyes common architecture for F-35, F-22
Lockheed Martin is looking at revamping several of the F-22's most critical systems with hardware from the F-35.
The initiative would create a common architecture that links upgrades of the radar, electronic warfare suite and communications, navigation and identification (CNI) system to both aircraft.
The concept requires "significant initial investment", but "could yield some cost savings in the long term", the manufacturer says.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/01/349062/lockheed-martin-eyes-common-architecture-for-f-35-f-22.html
The initiative would create a common architecture that links upgrades of the radar, electronic warfare suite and communications, navigation and identification (CNI) system to both aircraft.
The concept requires "significant initial investment", but "could yield some cost savings in the long term", the manufacturer says.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/11/01/349062/lockheed-martin-eyes-common-architecture-for-f-35-f-22.html
domingo, 31 de octubre de 2010
Multinational Euro Helo Wing Idea Gains Traction
The idea of creating a multinational helicopter wing is beginning to make headway among European Union members in these times of financial crisis. The proposal, which is set out in an informal document obtained by Defense News, is to set up a helicopter wing made up of heavy-lift, medium-lift and attack helicopters for use in expeditionary and civil disaster operations.
The proposal suggests prioritizing tactical transport helicopters, such as heavy-lift ones, because this is where there is the greatest shortfall. Joint procurement is one option. Pooling existing helicopters or ones that have already been ordered, such as the NH90 or Mi17s, is another.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?c=AIR&s=TOP&i=4995447
The proposal suggests prioritizing tactical transport helicopters, such as heavy-lift ones, because this is where there is the greatest shortfall. Joint procurement is one option. Pooling existing helicopters or ones that have already been ordered, such as the NH90 or Mi17s, is another.
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?c=AIR&s=TOP&i=4995447
Aernnova producirá alas de avión para Beechcraft
http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/empresas/Aernnova-producira-alas-avion-Beechcraft/20101029cdscdiemp_29/cdsemp/
El proyecto tiene doble valor, ya que el grupo vasco será el único proveedor de las alas de cinco de los aviones que fabrica la multinacional de Wichita (Kansas), que factura 3.500 millones de dólares (unos 2.530 millones de euros) y tiene una plantilla de 8.000 trabajadores.
El proyecto tiene doble valor, ya que el grupo vasco será el único proveedor de las alas de cinco de los aviones que fabrica la multinacional de Wichita (Kansas), que factura 3.500 millones de dólares (unos 2.530 millones de euros) y tiene una plantilla de 8.000 trabajadores.
Impresionante avance de agrotecnología en Brasil. Azucar transgenico para biocombustibles
Brasil está por lanzar al mercado variedades de la caña de azúcar transgénica y ya dispone de la tecnología para producir biocombustibles a partir de organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM), tales como el diésel para aviación, según informó el Consejo de Informaciones sobre Biotecnología (CIB) de ese país.
http://www.abc.com.py/nota/biodiesel-cana-transgenica-brasil-utilizara-biotecnologia-maiz-transgenico/
http://www.abc.com.py/nota/biodiesel-cana-transgenica-brasil-utilizara-biotecnologia-maiz-transgenico/
Embraer negocia la asociación de Argentina al programa KC-390
Como resultado de los encuentros mantenidos entre los ministerios de la Defensa de Brasil y de Argentina, sus titulares, Nelson Jobim y Nilda Garré, respectivamente, firmaron una Declaración de Intenciones para la participación del segundo en el programa de desarrollo reactor de transporte KC-390, marcando el inicio de las negociaciones para la participación de la industria argentina en su fabricación, además de la futura adquisición de seis aparatos.
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2524:embraer-negocia-la-asociacion-de-argentina-al-programa-kc-390&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163
Otro acuerdo entre Brasil y Argentina
“Esto demuestra que el KC-390 responde a las exigencias modernas del transporte militar” declaró Orlando José Ferreira Neto, director del mercado de defensa de Embraer. “Reforzaremos así los lazos de integración tecnológica en esta área en América del Sur”.
http://www.clarin.com/mundo/america_latina/acuerdo-Brasil-Argentina_0_362963874.html
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2524:embraer-negocia-la-asociacion-de-argentina-al-programa-kc-390&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163
Otro acuerdo entre Brasil y Argentina
“Esto demuestra que el KC-390 responde a las exigencias modernas del transporte militar” declaró Orlando José Ferreira Neto, director del mercado de defensa de Embraer. “Reforzaremos así los lazos de integración tecnológica en esta área en América del Sur”.
http://www.clarin.com/mundo/america_latina/acuerdo-Brasil-Argentina_0_362963874.html
La decisión sobre el concurso por los aviones cisterna de EEUU podría retrasarse (otra vez)
La solución a la disputa entre EADS y Boeing para hacerse con el contrato de 'tanqueros' (aviones cisterna) de la Fuerza Aérea estadounidense podría retrasarse y no resolverse antes de final de año, como se preveía, según el presidente de Airbus Military, Domingo Ureña, quien confía en las opciones del consorcio aeroespacial para hacerse con el concurso.
Ureña considera que no se dará una respuesta antes del 12 de noviembre, fecha inicialmente marcada. Por el momento, EADS Norteamérica --la filial del consorcio en EE.UU.-- continúa aportando la información adicional requerida por el Pentágono, que no se refiere a cuestiones técnicas de la aeronave, un "buen síntoma".
http://www.finanzas.com/noticias/economia/2010-10-31/372400_economiaempresas--decision-sobre-concurso-aviones.html
EADS prevé que España supere el 15% de carga de trabajo en los tanqueros de EE UU
http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/empresas/EADS-preve-Espana-supere-carga-trabajo-tanqueros-EE-UU/20101030cdscdiemp_3/cdsemp/
Ureña considera que no se dará una respuesta antes del 12 de noviembre, fecha inicialmente marcada. Por el momento, EADS Norteamérica --la filial del consorcio en EE.UU.-- continúa aportando la información adicional requerida por el Pentágono, que no se refiere a cuestiones técnicas de la aeronave, un "buen síntoma".
http://www.finanzas.com/noticias/economia/2010-10-31/372400_economiaempresas--decision-sobre-concurso-aviones.html
EADS prevé que España supere el 15% de carga de trabajo en los tanqueros de EE UU
http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/empresas/EADS-preve-Espana-supere-carga-trabajo-tanqueros-EE-UU/20101030cdscdiemp_3/cdsemp/
Egipto encarga tres aviones C295 de Airbus Military / Perú anuncia la renovación de su flota de aviones de transporte militar
http://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-economia-empresas-egipto-encarga-tres-aviones-c295-airbus-military-20101029151227.html
La Fuerza Aérea de Egipto (FAE) ha firmado un contrato con Airbus Military relativo a la adquisición de tres aparatos C295, cuya entrega esta prevista que comience en 2011, según informó Airbus Military en un comunicado.
Perú anuncia la renovación de su flota de aviones de transporte militar
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2523:peru-anuncia-la-renovacion-de-su-flota-de-aviones-de-transporte-militar&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163
El Ministerio de Defensa (MINDEF) evalúa la renovación de la flota de aviones de transporte medio, principalmente del tipo Antonov An-32B, que operan actualmente las Fuerzas Armadas y la Policía Nacional del Perú. El titular de esa cartera, Jaime Thorne León, viajó -acompañado del comandante general de FAP, Carlos Samamé, y el jefe del Comando Conjunto de las Fuerzas Armadas, general Francisco Contreras- a Chiclayo en un vuelo de prueba ofrecido por el Gobierno Italiano, que presentó el Alenia C-27J, de 10,5 ton. de capacidad. pero parece que el modelo que más se adecúa a las necesidades de la FAP (Fuerza Aérea del Perú) es el Airbus Military C-295.
La Fuerza Aérea de Egipto (FAE) ha firmado un contrato con Airbus Military relativo a la adquisición de tres aparatos C295, cuya entrega esta prevista que comience en 2011, según informó Airbus Military en un comunicado.
Perú anuncia la renovación de su flota de aviones de transporte militar
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2523:peru-anuncia-la-renovacion-de-su-flota-de-aviones-de-transporte-militar&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163
El Ministerio de Defensa (MINDEF) evalúa la renovación de la flota de aviones de transporte medio, principalmente del tipo Antonov An-32B, que operan actualmente las Fuerzas Armadas y la Policía Nacional del Perú. El titular de esa cartera, Jaime Thorne León, viajó -acompañado del comandante general de FAP, Carlos Samamé, y el jefe del Comando Conjunto de las Fuerzas Armadas, general Francisco Contreras- a Chiclayo en un vuelo de prueba ofrecido por el Gobierno Italiano, que presentó el Alenia C-27J, de 10,5 ton. de capacidad. pero parece que el modelo que más se adecúa a las necesidades de la FAP (Fuerza Aérea del Perú) es el Airbus Military C-295.
Airbus Military podrá fabricar 33 A400M al año en 2016
Airbus Military tendrá capacidad para fabricar 33 aeronaves a doble turno al año del avión de transporte militar A400M en su planta de Sevilla, San Pablo, cuando ésta funcione a pleno rendimiento en 2016, a un ritmo de 2,5 aviones al mes que podría alcanzar los tres aviones mensuales.
En concreto, el fabricante tiene previsto desarrollar las aeronaves con una cadencia de dos en 2011, posteriormente siete, después 14, le seguirán 28 y así hasta alcanzar las 33 unidades en 2016.
http://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-economia-empresas-airbus-military-podra-fabricar-33-a400m-ano-2016-20101029200942.html
Los países implicados en el programa A400M quieren cerrar en los próximos días las condiciones definitivas de contratación
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2517:los-paises-implicados-en-el-programa-a400m-quieren-cerrar-en-los-proximos-dias-las-condiciones-definitivas-de-contratacion&catid=56:industria&Itemid=164
Para Airbus Military, el objetivo es que el nuevo contrato quede firmado antes del término del año, momento en que se aprobaría el calendario para lanzar la producción en serie del avión.
Según Cinco Días, los siete países implicados en el A400M están dispuestos a pagar un 10 por ciento más sobre el precio inicial pactado en 2003 por los aviones, esto es 2.000 millones de euros adicionales. A España le correspondería un desembolso adicional de unos 300 millones a los 3.000 millones ya previstos para la compra de los 27 aparatos comprometidos. Asimismo, los siete países impulsores aportarían otros 1.500 millones en préstamos, que serían reembolsables en función de las exportaciones.
En concreto, el fabricante tiene previsto desarrollar las aeronaves con una cadencia de dos en 2011, posteriormente siete, después 14, le seguirán 28 y así hasta alcanzar las 33 unidades en 2016.
http://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-economia-empresas-airbus-military-podra-fabricar-33-a400m-ano-2016-20101029200942.html
Los países implicados en el programa A400M quieren cerrar en los próximos días las condiciones definitivas de contratación
http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2517:los-paises-implicados-en-el-programa-a400m-quieren-cerrar-en-los-proximos-dias-las-condiciones-definitivas-de-contratacion&catid=56:industria&Itemid=164
Para Airbus Military, el objetivo es que el nuevo contrato quede firmado antes del término del año, momento en que se aprobaría el calendario para lanzar la producción en serie del avión.
Según Cinco Días, los siete países implicados en el A400M están dispuestos a pagar un 10 por ciento más sobre el precio inicial pactado en 2003 por los aviones, esto es 2.000 millones de euros adicionales. A España le correspondería un desembolso adicional de unos 300 millones a los 3.000 millones ya previstos para la compra de los 27 aparatos comprometidos. Asimismo, los siete países impulsores aportarían otros 1.500 millones en préstamos, que serían reembolsables en función de las exportaciones.
China concluirá su estación espacial tripulada en 2020
China ha iniciado oficialmente su programa de estación espacial tripulada con el objetivo de completar la construcción de un laboratorio espacial habitado "relativamente grande" alrededor del año 2020, según informó un portavoz del programa.
El país asiático se ha fijado la meta de desarrollar y poner en funcionamiento la primera parte de la estación espacial antes del 2016, centrándose en los grandes avances de las condiciones de vida de los astronautas y aplicaciones de investigación, reveló el portavoz.
http://www.actualidadaeroespacial.com/index.php?view=noticias&id=4cca645c58689&viewTemplate=1
El país asiático se ha fijado la meta de desarrollar y poner en funcionamiento la primera parte de la estación espacial antes del 2016, centrándose en los grandes avances de las condiciones de vida de los astronautas y aplicaciones de investigación, reveló el portavoz.
http://www.actualidadaeroespacial.com/index.php?view=noticias&id=4cca645c58689&viewTemplate=1
viernes, 29 de octubre de 2010
Airbus confía en que el A400M esté certificado a final de 2011
Airbus Military prevé que la certificación del avión militar A400M, que se ensambla en la factoría de San Pablo en Sevilla, esté lista a finales del próximo año. Así lo confirmó ayer el responsable de los ensayos en vuelo de la aeronave, Fernando Alonso, que añadió que el consorcio aeronáutico confía en entregar los primeros aviones en los últimos meses de 2012, dentro del plazo previsto. En total, acumulará 3.700 horas de vuelo hasta que los primeros aparatos estén en manos de los países clientes.
http://www.elcorreoweb.es/economia/106943/airbus/confia/m/certificado/final
http://www.elcorreoweb.es/economia/106943/airbus/confia/m/certificado/final
Second A330 MRTT in flight for U.K. underscores maturity of EADS North America KC-45 offering for U.S. Air Force
EADS North America has marked another step forward for its KC-45 aerial refueling tanker program with the maiden flight of the second Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF). The KC-45 is the U.S. Air Force configuration of the A330 MRTT, and is the only tanker offered in the Air Force’s tanker competition that is in production and flying today.
Converted from a basic A330-200 by Airbus Military, the aircraft flew for two hours from Getafe, Spain, on the evening of Oct. 26.
This is the fifth A330 MRTT currently flying, with several more in production for the four U.S. allies that have chosen the A330 MRTT over Boeing 767 tankers in four straight competitions. Deliveries of A330 MRTTs will begin before year-end, with Australia receiving the first aircraft.
“By offering the U.S. Air Force the same tanker platform that is proving its capabilities today for allies like the United Kingdom and Australia, we’re providing a low-risk solution for both the warfighter and the taxpayer," said Ralph D. Crosby Jr., EADS North America Chairman. "And we’re going to put 48,000 Americans to work building the KC-45 here in the U.S.”
The KC-45, as well as A330-based commercial freighter aircraft, will be assembled in a new aerospace center of excellence in Mobile, Alabama, using a nationwide network of hundreds of American suppliers.
The A330 MRTT configuration for the United Kingdom is designated the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA), 14 of which have been ordered for the RAF. The first FSTA made its maiden flight on Sept. 16, beginning a flight-test program that will lead to first delivery to the RAF by the end of 2011.
The U.K. configuration includes two digital hose-and-drogue refueling pods under the wings, plus a hose-and-drogue fuselage refueling unit on the centerline. Both of these systems will be on the KC-45, along with Airbus Military’s’ advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System, which has demonstrated in flight its ability to meet the U.S. Air Force requirement for high fuel offload at 1,200 gallons a minute.
Altogether, A330 MRTTs have logged nearly a thousand flight hours and passed 1.2 million pounds of fuel to a wide range of combat aircraft with the same advanced refueling systems offered on the KC-45.
Because of the superior capabilities and efficiency of the tanker, the EADS North America KC-45 will also provide the Air Force substantial savings in operating costs compared to the concept aircraft that The Boeing Company is offering the Air Force.
“In any likely Air Force operational scenario, Boeing’s concept tanker will cost 15% to 44% more, measured on the basis of fuel burned per gallon of fuel delivered,” Crosby said. “We are offering the Air Force real savings from a real airplane – which is a clear distinction from our competitor.”
To learn more about the KC-45, visit www.kc-45now.com.
EADS
Converted from a basic A330-200 by Airbus Military, the aircraft flew for two hours from Getafe, Spain, on the evening of Oct. 26.
This is the fifth A330 MRTT currently flying, with several more in production for the four U.S. allies that have chosen the A330 MRTT over Boeing 767 tankers in four straight competitions. Deliveries of A330 MRTTs will begin before year-end, with Australia receiving the first aircraft.
“By offering the U.S. Air Force the same tanker platform that is proving its capabilities today for allies like the United Kingdom and Australia, we’re providing a low-risk solution for both the warfighter and the taxpayer," said Ralph D. Crosby Jr., EADS North America Chairman. "And we’re going to put 48,000 Americans to work building the KC-45 here in the U.S.”
The KC-45, as well as A330-based commercial freighter aircraft, will be assembled in a new aerospace center of excellence in Mobile, Alabama, using a nationwide network of hundreds of American suppliers.
The A330 MRTT configuration for the United Kingdom is designated the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA), 14 of which have been ordered for the RAF. The first FSTA made its maiden flight on Sept. 16, beginning a flight-test program that will lead to first delivery to the RAF by the end of 2011.
The U.K. configuration includes two digital hose-and-drogue refueling pods under the wings, plus a hose-and-drogue fuselage refueling unit on the centerline. Both of these systems will be on the KC-45, along with Airbus Military’s’ advanced Aerial Refueling Boom System, which has demonstrated in flight its ability to meet the U.S. Air Force requirement for high fuel offload at 1,200 gallons a minute.
Altogether, A330 MRTTs have logged nearly a thousand flight hours and passed 1.2 million pounds of fuel to a wide range of combat aircraft with the same advanced refueling systems offered on the KC-45.
Because of the superior capabilities and efficiency of the tanker, the EADS North America KC-45 will also provide the Air Force substantial savings in operating costs compared to the concept aircraft that The Boeing Company is offering the Air Force.
“In any likely Air Force operational scenario, Boeing’s concept tanker will cost 15% to 44% more, measured on the basis of fuel burned per gallon of fuel delivered,” Crosby said. “We are offering the Air Force real savings from a real airplane – which is a clear distinction from our competitor.”
To learn more about the KC-45, visit www.kc-45now.com.
EADS
miércoles, 27 de octubre de 2010
Aeroflot exigirá compensaciones a Boeing y Sukhoi por retrasar entrega de aviones
La mayor aerolínea rusa, Aeroflot exigirá compensaciones a Boeing y
Sukhoi por retrasar la entrega de aviones Dreamliner y Superjet 100,
comunicó hoy Shamil Kurmashov, subdirector general de esta empresa.
Sukhoi por retrasar la entrega de aviones Dreamliner y Superjet 100,
comunicó hoy Shamil Kurmashov, subdirector general de esta empresa.
El importe de las multas que Aeroflot podría reclamar a Boeing "ya
supera 100 millones de dólares", precisó Kurmashov tras recordar que
la compañía rusa hizo el pedido para 22 aeronaves Boeing-787
Dreamliner. Podría recibir las dos primeras hacia 2014, de cara a la
Olimpíada de Sochi, y el resto, en 2016.
http://sp.rian.ru/science_technology_space/20101027/147808876.html
France sees A400M finance deal by end of year
http://www.defencetalk.com/france-sees-a400m-finance-deal-by-end-of-year-29738/
Paris: A formal financing contract for the A400M European military transport aircraft could be signed by the end of the year, a senior French arms official has said.
"Discussions on a draft amendment have made progress recently," Laurent Collet-Billon told a session of the French National Assembly.
Paris: A formal financing contract for the A400M European military transport aircraft could be signed by the end of the year, a senior French arms official has said.
"Discussions on a draft amendment have made progress recently," Laurent Collet-Billon told a session of the French National Assembly.
Apache Block III Program: The Once and Future Attack Helicopter
With the collapse of the RAH-66 Comanche program, and rededication of its funding into the ARH-70 Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), the UH-145 Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), and other programs, the AH-64 Apache will remain the USA's primary attack helicopter for several more decades.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/apache-block-iii-program-kicks-off-as-contract-signed-02480/
Boeing Receives US Army Contract for Low Rate Initial Production of AH-64D Apache Block III
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has received a $247 million contract to begin Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the U.S. Army's AH-64D Apache Block III helicopter, the most advanced multi-role combat helicopter in the world. The contract, signed by the U.S. government on Oct. 22, covers production of eight Apache Block III helicopters in the Lot 1 configuration.
An Acquisition Decision Memorandum signed by the Department of Defense on Oct. 7 authorized the program to enter the LRIP phase to produce 51 aircraft. The first LRIP delivery is scheduled for October 2011.
The Apache Block III helicopter enhances the capabilities of the combat-proven AH-64D Apache by delivering superior flight performance and dramatically increased networked communications capabilities.
"The road map for the Apache Block III program has been clearly defined and the U.S. Army and Boeing are successfully working together to provide these advanced attack helicopters to soldiers in the field," said Lt. Col. Dan Bailey, Apache Block III product manager for the Army.
"Working together throughout the Apache Block III program's system development and demonstration phase since 2006, the Army, Boeing and our industry teammates have achieved our objectives on cost and on schedule," said Scott Rudy, Apache Block III program manager for Boeing. "I'm confident that the team will continue to effectively apply its collective expertise as the program moves into the production phase."
The current Army acquisition objective is for 690 AH-64D Apache Block III aircraft. The helicopters will be assembled, flight tested and delivered from the Boeing Global Strike facility in Mesa.
Key enhancements for aviators will include an improved drive system featuring the 701D engine, composite main rotor blades and a new split-torque face gear transmission, as well as increased networked communications capabilities.
The Apache Block III features open systems architecture and 26 advanced technology improvements, including level 4 unmanned aerial vehicle control for increased situational awareness. This helicopter configuration has already demonstrated the flexibility to rapidly integrate technology changes throughout its service life.
"The Apache Block III helicopter program is the cornerstone of our U.S. Army customer's plan of continued sustainment through modernization," said Tommy Filler, acting vice president, Boeing Apache and AH-6 Programs.
Boeing
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/apache-block-iii-program-kicks-off-as-contract-signed-02480/
Boeing Receives US Army Contract for Low Rate Initial Production of AH-64D Apache Block III
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has received a $247 million contract to begin Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the U.S. Army's AH-64D Apache Block III helicopter, the most advanced multi-role combat helicopter in the world. The contract, signed by the U.S. government on Oct. 22, covers production of eight Apache Block III helicopters in the Lot 1 configuration.
An Acquisition Decision Memorandum signed by the Department of Defense on Oct. 7 authorized the program to enter the LRIP phase to produce 51 aircraft. The first LRIP delivery is scheduled for October 2011.
The Apache Block III helicopter enhances the capabilities of the combat-proven AH-64D Apache by delivering superior flight performance and dramatically increased networked communications capabilities.
"The road map for the Apache Block III program has been clearly defined and the U.S. Army and Boeing are successfully working together to provide these advanced attack helicopters to soldiers in the field," said Lt. Col. Dan Bailey, Apache Block III product manager for the Army.
"Working together throughout the Apache Block III program's system development and demonstration phase since 2006, the Army, Boeing and our industry teammates have achieved our objectives on cost and on schedule," said Scott Rudy, Apache Block III program manager for Boeing. "I'm confident that the team will continue to effectively apply its collective expertise as the program moves into the production phase."
The current Army acquisition objective is for 690 AH-64D Apache Block III aircraft. The helicopters will be assembled, flight tested and delivered from the Boeing Global Strike facility in Mesa.
Key enhancements for aviators will include an improved drive system featuring the 701D engine, composite main rotor blades and a new split-torque face gear transmission, as well as increased networked communications capabilities.
The Apache Block III features open systems architecture and 26 advanced technology improvements, including level 4 unmanned aerial vehicle control for increased situational awareness. This helicopter configuration has already demonstrated the flexibility to rapidly integrate technology changes throughout its service life.
"The Apache Block III helicopter program is the cornerstone of our U.S. Army customer's plan of continued sustainment through modernization," said Tommy Filler, acting vice president, Boeing Apache and AH-6 Programs.
Boeing
Second A330 FSTA makes first post-mod test flight in Getafe at Oct 26th
Second A330 FSTA makes first post-mod test flight
The second Future Strategic Transport Aircraft derivative of Airbus's A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the UK Royal Air Force made its first post-modification test flight from Madrid yesterday (Oct 26).
The second Future Strategic Transport Aircraft derivative of Airbus's A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the UK Royal Air Force made its first post-modification test flight from Madrid yesterday (Oct 26).
Dos noticias incompatibles sobre las capácidades del ejército del aire, ¿pierden capacidad o no?
El Ejército del Aire prevé mantener su capacidad actual e incluso "mejorarla" con nuevos modelos
http://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-ejercito-aire-preve-mantener-capacidad-actual-incluso-mejorarla-nuevos-modelos-20101026211640.html
Dichas fuentes apuntaron que la reducción en el número de tipos de aeronave, que pasará de los 33 actuales a ocho, no afectará a las capacidades del Ejército, ya que están garantizadas con la adquisición de aviones de transporte Airbus A-400 y helicópteros multipropósitos NH-90.
El Ejército del Aire perderá el 80% de sus capacidades por la obsolescencia de sus plataformas en 2025
http://infodefensa.com/esp/noticias/noticias.asp?cod=2760&n=El%20Ej%E9rcito%20del%20Aire%20perder%E1%20el%2080%%20de%20sus%20capacidades%20por%20la%20obsolescencia%20de%20sus%20plataformas%20en%202025
Esta mañana, el asesor de la Subsecretaría de Defensa, teniente general del Ejército del Aire Juan Luis Abad Cellini, apuntó que el Ejército del Aire perdería en 2025 el 80 por ciento de la flota de aeronaves con la que cuenta en la actualidad, debido al fin del ciclo de vida operativo de gran parte de los aparatos de los que dispone a día de hoy.
http://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-ejercito-aire-preve-mantener-capacidad-actual-incluso-mejorarla-nuevos-modelos-20101026211640.html
Dichas fuentes apuntaron que la reducción en el número de tipos de aeronave, que pasará de los 33 actuales a ocho, no afectará a las capacidades del Ejército, ya que están garantizadas con la adquisición de aviones de transporte Airbus A-400 y helicópteros multipropósitos NH-90.
El Ejército del Aire perderá el 80% de sus capacidades por la obsolescencia de sus plataformas en 2025
http://infodefensa.com/esp/noticias/noticias.asp?cod=2760&n=El%20Ej%E9rcito%20del%20Aire%20perder%E1%20el%2080%%20de%20sus%20capacidades%20por%20la%20obsolescencia%20de%20sus%20plataformas%20en%202025
Esta mañana, el asesor de la Subsecretaría de Defensa, teniente general del Ejército del Aire Juan Luis Abad Cellini, apuntó que el Ejército del Aire perdería en 2025 el 80 por ciento de la flota de aeronaves con la que cuenta en la actualidad, debido al fin del ciclo de vida operativo de gran parte de los aparatos de los que dispone a día de hoy.
La industria espacial española se queda fuera de de los contratos principales del Proyecto Galileo
La Comisión Europea ha hecho pública este martes la adjudicación del
cuarto de los seis contratos a través de los que se articulará la
puesta en órbita de Galileo: la constelación europea de satélites que
pretende rivalizar con el GPS estadounidense. El contrato recién
adjudicado confirma que el sistema europeo de navegación por satélite
es un coto privado de la industria aeroespacial de Alemania, Francia e
Italia, en el que las empresas españolas se tendrán que conformar con
rebuscar entre las migajas.
cuarto de los seis contratos a través de los que se articulará la
puesta en órbita de Galileo: la constelación europea de satélites que
pretende rivalizar con el GPS estadounidense. El contrato recién
adjudicado confirma que el sistema europeo de navegación por satélite
es un coto privado de la industria aeroespacial de Alemania, Francia e
Italia, en el que las empresas españolas se tendrán que conformar con
rebuscar entre las migajas.
El Gobierno español apostó
mhttp://www.infodefensa.com/noticias/imgs/galileo_satelites.jpguy
fuerte por Galileo desde su inicio. De hecho, en la fase de
desarrollo, dirigida por la Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA), el
Ministerio de Industria aportó el 10,4% de la financiación total (más
de 1.000 millones), para garantizar un retorno industrial semejante.
En esta primera etapa, España consiguió contratos cercanos a los 100
millones de euros, que capitalizaron compañías como Indra o GMV, junto
a otras firmas como Thales Alenia Space España, GSS, EADS Astrium
Crisa, DEIMOS Sapce, Mier, Sener y RIMSA.
Sin embargo, en enero España quedó fuera de las grandes
adjudicaciones, mientras que Alemania, Francia e Italia lograron los
principales contratos, por valor de 1.000 millones. Se adjudicaron
contratos a Thales Alenia Space -85 millones de euros- la alemana OHB
System -566 millones de euros- y la francesa Arianespace -397 millones
de euros.
Simulation, Detection and Experimental Correlation of Material Damage, Fracture and Fatigue. Seminar Programme: 03 November 2010
The International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community
Engineers rely on computer modelling and simulation methods and tools as vital components of the product development process. As these methods develop at an ever-increasing pace, the need for an independent, international authority on the use of this technology has never been more apparent.
NAFEMS is the only worldwide independent association dedicated to FEA and CFD.
Companies from numerous industries and every part of the globe have invested heavily in engineering technologies such as Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics.
- But how do they ensure they get the best return from their investment?
- How do they develop and enhance their capabilities?
- How do they know they are using the technology in the most effective way?
NAFEMS is uniquely placed to help answer these questions.
NAFEMS is an association of more than 800 companies and academic institutions worldwide. Members range from major global corporations through mid-sized organizations to small-scale engineering consultants.
If you work with simulation, you should be part of NAFEMS.
Simulation, Detection and Experimental Correlation of Material Damage, Fracture and Fatigue
Programme: 03 November 2010
- 14.30: Registration
- 15.00: Chairman´s Welcome - Felix Martinez - Ikerlan
- 15.10: Nafems Presentation - Tim Morris - Nafems UK
- 15.20: Diego Garijo - SENER Stress Intensity Factor Analysis by EFGM Jesús López Díez – ETSI Aeronáuticos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Óscar Valencia Rey and Diego Garijo Hernández – SENER Ingeniería y Sistemas, Aerospace Division
- 15.40: José del Coz Díaz - University of Oviedo and AST Ingeniería S.L. Non-linear simulation of a wind turbine tower prestressed flange failure in collaboration with Juncal Guerrero Muñoz, Jose Luis Suarez Sierra and Roberto Suarez Sierra
- 16.00: Gino Duffett - Aperio Technology Experimental and Simulation Evaluation of Material Properties Related to Mechanical Components
- 16.20: Questions and Discussion
- 16.30 Coffee
- 17.10: Omar Aït-Salem Duque - MSC Software Modeling of Composite Damage in Wind Turbine Blades under impacting objects
- 17.30: Jose García Cosío and Francesco Costagliola - MESAT Airibus Military Simulación de Daño y Rotura en Materiales Compuestos
- 17.50: Questions and Discussion
- 18.10: Close
The seminar will begin at 15.00 and will end at 18.30 approx (programme attached).
We will also have a small break mid way for coffee and discussions.
Remember - presentations can be in either Spanish or English.
After the seminar, attending presenters and delegates (only) will be sent an access code to the presentations, which will be posted on the NAFEMS website.
Venue:
ETSI aeronáuticos.
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Aula TORRES QUEVEDO, second floor
Plaza del Cardenal Cisneros 4
28040 MADRID (SPAIN)
+34 913 36 63 67
+34913 36 63 66
Transport / Parking:
Metro: Ciudad Universitaria: Línea 6 and Moncloa: Líneas 3 y 6
Parking: You can park in Moncloa (parkings) or around the University (street) but not inside the ETSI Aeronauticos
Accommodation:
Recommended Hotels are:
Hotel T3 Tirol
Marqués de Urquijo, 4, 28008 Madrid
Husa Moncloa
Serrano Jover 1, 28015 Madrid (Madrid), Tel. 915424582, Fax. 915427169
husamoncloa@husa.es
Husa Princesa
Princesa, 40, 28008 Madrid (Madrid), Tel. 91.542.35.00, Fax. 91.542.35.01
husaprincesa@husa.es
martes, 26 de octubre de 2010
Boeing Launches InFlight Optimization Services
Real-time fuel-saving opportunities with Direct Routes and Wind Updates
SEATTLE, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) is introducing new subscription-based services to help airlines save fuel and increase environmental efficiency. InFlight Optimization Services are designed to be implemented within current air traffic and airline operating procedures using existing communication channels. No regulatory changes and little to no new equipment are needed. The services, Direct Routes and Wind Updates, provide up-to-the-minute information to airlines and their flight crews, enabling adjustments en route to account for weather and air traffic control status.
"We are bringing to market easy-to-implement solutions to help our customers reach new levels of operational and environmental efficiency by reducing cost, fuel use and CO2 emissions," said Sherry Carbary, vice president of Flight Services, Commercial Aviation Services, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "As part of our commitment to offer lifecycle solutions to our customers, we are now providing real-time flight efficiency advisories."
Direct Routes automatically alerts an airline's operations center and flight crew every time a simple, more fuel-efficient path opens up along the intended route of flight. To increase the likelihood of air traffic controller approval and to keep workload to a minimum, the advisories are pre-checked for traffic conflicts, wind conditions, established airspace constraints and other factors. Initial Boeing projections show that Direct Routes can save more than 40,000 minutes of flight time per year for a medium-size U.S. airline -- the equivalent of operating hundreds of flights that use no fuel and produce no emissions.
Boeing collaborated with NASA, Continental Airlines and Southwest Airlines in the development of Direct Routes to ensure operational viability and assess the benefits and shared details of the project and its findings with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The service leverages NASA technology for advanced software algorithms.
Boeing's second InFlight Optimization Services offering, Wind Updates, increases fuel efficiency and improves aircraft performance by sending datalink messages directly to the flight deck with real-time, flight-customized wind information. These messages enable the airplane's flight management computer (FMC) to recalculate flight control inputs based on more accurate and precise information. Currently, if flight crews obtain wind data prior to departure, that data can be as much as 12 to 20 hours old as a flight approaches its destination. Inaccurate and limited weather data can prevent airplanes from operating at optimum speeds, altitudes and trajectories. Wind Updates delivers a fleet-wide solution using existing onboard equipment and requiring minimal investment.
Boeing projects potential savings of 100 to 200 pounds (15 to 29 gallons or 55 to 111 liters) or more fuel for the descent portion of a typical single-aisle airplane flight and is conducting operational trials with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Both services will be available beginning in 2011.
Boeing
SEATTLE, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) is introducing new subscription-based services to help airlines save fuel and increase environmental efficiency. InFlight Optimization Services are designed to be implemented within current air traffic and airline operating procedures using existing communication channels. No regulatory changes and little to no new equipment are needed. The services, Direct Routes and Wind Updates, provide up-to-the-minute information to airlines and their flight crews, enabling adjustments en route to account for weather and air traffic control status.
"We are bringing to market easy-to-implement solutions to help our customers reach new levels of operational and environmental efficiency by reducing cost, fuel use and CO2 emissions," said Sherry Carbary, vice president of Flight Services, Commercial Aviation Services, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "As part of our commitment to offer lifecycle solutions to our customers, we are now providing real-time flight efficiency advisories."
Direct Routes automatically alerts an airline's operations center and flight crew every time a simple, more fuel-efficient path opens up along the intended route of flight. To increase the likelihood of air traffic controller approval and to keep workload to a minimum, the advisories are pre-checked for traffic conflicts, wind conditions, established airspace constraints and other factors. Initial Boeing projections show that Direct Routes can save more than 40,000 minutes of flight time per year for a medium-size U.S. airline -- the equivalent of operating hundreds of flights that use no fuel and produce no emissions.
Boeing collaborated with NASA, Continental Airlines and Southwest Airlines in the development of Direct Routes to ensure operational viability and assess the benefits and shared details of the project and its findings with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The service leverages NASA technology for advanced software algorithms.
Boeing's second InFlight Optimization Services offering, Wind Updates, increases fuel efficiency and improves aircraft performance by sending datalink messages directly to the flight deck with real-time, flight-customized wind information. These messages enable the airplane's flight management computer (FMC) to recalculate flight control inputs based on more accurate and precise information. Currently, if flight crews obtain wind data prior to departure, that data can be as much as 12 to 20 hours old as a flight approaches its destination. Inaccurate and limited weather data can prevent airplanes from operating at optimum speeds, altitudes and trajectories. Wind Updates delivers a fleet-wide solution using existing onboard equipment and requiring minimal investment.
Boeing projects potential savings of 100 to 200 pounds (15 to 29 gallons or 55 to 111 liters) or more fuel for the descent portion of a typical single-aisle airplane flight and is conducting operational trials with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Both services will be available beginning in 2011.
Boeing
Real Orders for Chinese Commercial Jet?
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2010/10/26/real-orders-for-chinese-commercial-jet/
Rumors are flying in China’s aerospace community ahead of the Zhuhai air show next month.
People speculate that Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, or Comac, might unveil some of the initial orders for its coming commercial jetliner that is being designed to compete with Boeing Co.’s B737 and Airbus’s A320.
Aerospace industry insiders say rumors have it that Shanghai-based Comac may announce during the air show in southern China, scheduled for Nov. 16 through Nov. 21, that Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, as well as maybe Hainan Airlines, have placed orders for the new aircraft—the Comac C919.
Comac is expected to start delivering the 160-seat jet as early as 2016.
Rumors are flying in China’s aerospace community ahead of the Zhuhai air show next month.
People speculate that Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, or Comac, might unveil some of the initial orders for its coming commercial jetliner that is being designed to compete with Boeing Co.’s B737 and Airbus’s A320.
Aerospace industry insiders say rumors have it that Shanghai-based Comac may announce during the air show in southern China, scheduled for Nov. 16 through Nov. 21, that Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, as well as maybe Hainan Airlines, have placed orders for the new aircraft—the Comac C919.
Comac is expected to start delivering the 160-seat jet as early as 2016.
Una empresa franco-kazaja fabricará helicópteros Eurocopter en Astaná
“Hemos acordado crear una empresa conjunta para fabricar helicópteros en Kazajstán. Se instalará en Astaná”, declaró Masímov al intervenir ante los miembros de la fracción parlamentaria de Nur Otan, el partido gobernante en Kazajstán.
http://www.actualidadaeroespacial.com/index.php?view=noticias&id=4cc66af0113e9&viewTemplate=1
http://www.actualidadaeroespacial.com/index.php?view=noticias&id=4cc66af0113e9&viewTemplate=1
Airbus To Decide On A320 Engines Within Eight Weeks
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/avd/2010/10/22/03.xml
Airbus CEO Tom Enders vows the company will make a decision on whether to reengine the A320 family roughly within the next eight weeks and keep to its commitment to resolve the discussion before year-end.
Two more months is the decision window given the end of year holidays, he told the U.K. Aviation Club in London. “I’m confident we will be able to decide.”
As to the substance of the discussions, not much seems to have changed in recent weeks. Enders notes the business case is “convincing” and it makes strategic sense, but the sticking point remains the engineering wherewithal. “We are struggling with critical resources,” he notes, pointing to the heavy engineering workload associated with the A350XWB twin-widebody, the A400M military airlifter, and finishing activities on the A380
A320 passenger to freighter conversion deal secured despite second delay
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/10/21/348719/a320-passenger-to-freighter-conversion-deal-secured-despite-second-delay.html
Airbus CEO Tom Enders vows the company will make a decision on whether to reengine the A320 family roughly within the next eight weeks and keep to its commitment to resolve the discussion before year-end.
Two more months is the decision window given the end of year holidays, he told the U.K. Aviation Club in London. “I’m confident we will be able to decide.”
As to the substance of the discussions, not much seems to have changed in recent weeks. Enders notes the business case is “convincing” and it makes strategic sense, but the sticking point remains the engineering wherewithal. “We are struggling with critical resources,” he notes, pointing to the heavy engineering workload associated with the A350XWB twin-widebody, the A400M military airlifter, and finishing activities on the A380
A320 passenger to freighter conversion deal secured despite second delay
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/10/21/348719/a320-passenger-to-freighter-conversion-deal-secured-despite-second-delay.html
Airbus apoya a la ONU en la difusión del mensaje sobre la biodiversidad en Nagoya, Japón / Airbus helps spread UN biodiversity message in Nagoya, Japan
Presentados los resultados del “Bio-índice” en la Conferencia Internacional de la Juventud
Blagnac, 26 octubre 2010
Uno de cada siete jóvenes de todo el mundo desconoce las consecuencias asociadas a las especies en peligro de extinción, según muestran los resultados de la encuesta presentados hoy durante la 10ª Conferencia de las Partes del Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica (COP10), en Japón.
Un informe encargado por Airbus recoge los resultados de esta encuesta. El fabricante de aviones colabora con el Convenio sobre Diversidad Biológica de Naciones Unidas (CBD) desde 2008, utilizando su alcance mundial para apoyar la Ola Verde (Green Wave) del CBD y elevar el nivel de concienciación sobre la importancia de la riqueza biológica sobre la Tierra.
Más de 10.000 jóvenes de entre 5 y 18 años fueron entrevistados para llevar a cabo este estudio sobre el conocimiento y la valoración de la naturaleza. Según los resultados obtenidos, el número de niños que considera que ver la televisión o jugar en el ordenador es más importante que salvar el medio ambiente es diez veces superior – 40% frente al 4% respectivamente. Y a pesar de que el ritmo de crecimiento de las especies amenazadas es 1.000 veces superior al índice natural, solo el 9% manifiestan que cuidar a los animales es lo más importante.
Dentro del mismo marco de la conferencia, el vicepresidente Senior de Relaciones Institucionales y Comunicación de Airbus, Rainer Ohler, señaló que “el Bio-índice de Airbus muestra que queda mucho por hacer respecto a la educación de las futuras generaciones para fomentar el respeto por la naturaleza. Como dijo Albert Einstein, “observa la naturaleza y entenderás todo mucho mejor” – por eso la biodiversidad es tan importante para los ingenieros de Airbus. Para Airbus, la preservación de la naturaleza significa preservar una fuente vital de futura innovación”.
Otros datos del informe de Airbus indican que el 45% de los jóvenes creen en el mito de que cortando una lombriz por la mitad salen dos lombrices; el 18% cree que los castaños de indias crecen cerca de los caballos; y uno de cada 10 cree que los osos polares son de Polonia. Además, el 25% no sabe qué significa el calentamiento global y el 10% cree que es consecuencia del acercamiento de la tierra al sol.
El Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, secretario ejecutivo de la CBD, añadió: “Quiero expresar mi gratitud a Airbus por su apoyo. Esta encuesta pone de manifiesto los desafíos a los que nos enfrentamos para fomentar en los niños y jóvenes de hoy – ciudadanos del mañana – el respeto por la naturaleza. Estamos muy contentos de ofrecer estos resultados de los más de 10.000 jóvenes que han participado en la encuesta en la COP10, donde la voz de niños y jóvenes es escuchada”.
EADS
‘Bio-Index’ research presented at International Youth Conference
Blagnac, 26 octubre 2010
One in seven young people worldwide do not know what ‘endangered species’ implies, according to research presented today at the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) in Japan.
The finding comes in a report commissioned by Airbus. The aircraft manufacturer has been working with the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 2008, using its global reach to back the CBD’s Green Wave and raise awareness of the importance of the rich variety of all life on earth.
The international study exploring knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world, surveyed over 10,000 young people aged 5-18. It finds 10 times more children ranked watching TV or playing computer games ‘most important’ compared to those who chose saving the environment (40% and 4% respectively). And whilst species extinction rates are estimated to be up to 1,000 times the natural rate, just 9% put looking after animals first.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Airbus SVP Public Affairs and Communications, Dr. Rainer Ohler, said: “The Airbus Bio-Index shows there’s more to do in educating tomorrow’s generation about the need to nurture the world around them. As Albert Einstein said ‘Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better” – that’s why biodiversity is so important to Airbus engineers. Airbus sees preserving biodiversity as a means of preserving a vital source of future innovation.”
Some more facts from the Airbus report include: 45% of young people believe the myth that cutting an earthworm in half results in two live earthworms; 18% think horse chestnut tress grow near horses; and one in 10 assume Polar Bears come from Poland. Of more concern, 25% do not know what global warming is; 10% think it is caused by the earth getting closer to the sun.
Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the CBD, added: “I would like to convey my gratitude to Airbus for its support. This survey shows the challenges we face in reconnecting the children and youth of today – the citizens of tomorrow – with nature. We are pleased to bring the findings to over 10,000 participants at COP10 where the voice of children from this event will be heard.”
EADS
Blagnac, 26 octubre 2010
Uno de cada siete jóvenes de todo el mundo desconoce las consecuencias asociadas a las especies en peligro de extinción, según muestran los resultados de la encuesta presentados hoy durante la 10ª Conferencia de las Partes del Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica (COP10), en Japón.
Un informe encargado por Airbus recoge los resultados de esta encuesta. El fabricante de aviones colabora con el Convenio sobre Diversidad Biológica de Naciones Unidas (CBD) desde 2008, utilizando su alcance mundial para apoyar la Ola Verde (Green Wave) del CBD y elevar el nivel de concienciación sobre la importancia de la riqueza biológica sobre la Tierra.
Más de 10.000 jóvenes de entre 5 y 18 años fueron entrevistados para llevar a cabo este estudio sobre el conocimiento y la valoración de la naturaleza. Según los resultados obtenidos, el número de niños que considera que ver la televisión o jugar en el ordenador es más importante que salvar el medio ambiente es diez veces superior – 40% frente al 4% respectivamente. Y a pesar de que el ritmo de crecimiento de las especies amenazadas es 1.000 veces superior al índice natural, solo el 9% manifiestan que cuidar a los animales es lo más importante.
Dentro del mismo marco de la conferencia, el vicepresidente Senior de Relaciones Institucionales y Comunicación de Airbus, Rainer Ohler, señaló que “el Bio-índice de Airbus muestra que queda mucho por hacer respecto a la educación de las futuras generaciones para fomentar el respeto por la naturaleza. Como dijo Albert Einstein, “observa la naturaleza y entenderás todo mucho mejor” – por eso la biodiversidad es tan importante para los ingenieros de Airbus. Para Airbus, la preservación de la naturaleza significa preservar una fuente vital de futura innovación”.
Otros datos del informe de Airbus indican que el 45% de los jóvenes creen en el mito de que cortando una lombriz por la mitad salen dos lombrices; el 18% cree que los castaños de indias crecen cerca de los caballos; y uno de cada 10 cree que los osos polares son de Polonia. Además, el 25% no sabe qué significa el calentamiento global y el 10% cree que es consecuencia del acercamiento de la tierra al sol.
El Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, secretario ejecutivo de la CBD, añadió: “Quiero expresar mi gratitud a Airbus por su apoyo. Esta encuesta pone de manifiesto los desafíos a los que nos enfrentamos para fomentar en los niños y jóvenes de hoy – ciudadanos del mañana – el respeto por la naturaleza. Estamos muy contentos de ofrecer estos resultados de los más de 10.000 jóvenes que han participado en la encuesta en la COP10, donde la voz de niños y jóvenes es escuchada”.
EADS
‘Bio-Index’ research presented at International Youth Conference
Blagnac, 26 octubre 2010
One in seven young people worldwide do not know what ‘endangered species’ implies, according to research presented today at the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) in Japan.
The finding comes in a report commissioned by Airbus. The aircraft manufacturer has been working with the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 2008, using its global reach to back the CBD’s Green Wave and raise awareness of the importance of the rich variety of all life on earth.
The international study exploring knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world, surveyed over 10,000 young people aged 5-18. It finds 10 times more children ranked watching TV or playing computer games ‘most important’ compared to those who chose saving the environment (40% and 4% respectively). And whilst species extinction rates are estimated to be up to 1,000 times the natural rate, just 9% put looking after animals first.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Airbus SVP Public Affairs and Communications, Dr. Rainer Ohler, said: “The Airbus Bio-Index shows there’s more to do in educating tomorrow’s generation about the need to nurture the world around them. As Albert Einstein said ‘Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better” – that’s why biodiversity is so important to Airbus engineers. Airbus sees preserving biodiversity as a means of preserving a vital source of future innovation.”
Some more facts from the Airbus report include: 45% of young people believe the myth that cutting an earthworm in half results in two live earthworms; 18% think horse chestnut tress grow near horses; and one in 10 assume Polar Bears come from Poland. Of more concern, 25% do not know what global warming is; 10% think it is caused by the earth getting closer to the sun.
Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the CBD, added: “I would like to convey my gratitude to Airbus for its support. This survey shows the challenges we face in reconnecting the children and youth of today – the citizens of tomorrow – with nature. We are pleased to bring the findings to over 10,000 participants at COP10 where the voice of children from this event will be heard.”
EADS
lunes, 25 de octubre de 2010
Giant UAV Demo Planned in ’11
The U.S. Army is planning a large-scale demonstration in fall 2011 to showcase its UAVs and their ability to talk to each other and share data. The Manned Unmanned Systems Integration Concept (MUSIC) is scheduled for next September at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The demo will feature most of the Army’s UAVs, including Shadows, Hunters, Grey Eagles, Ravens, Micro Air Vehicles, and Pumas.
They will fly with a common set of communication devices, including the tactical common data link and the digital data link, said Tim Owings, deputy project manager for Army unmanned aircraft systems.
“It’s the showcase of all the investment and work the Army has put in to interoperability for the last several years,”
http://defensenews.com/blogs/ausa/2010/10/25/u-s-army-giant-uav-demo-in-11/
They will fly with a common set of communication devices, including the tactical common data link and the digital data link, said Tim Owings, deputy project manager for Army unmanned aircraft systems.
“It’s the showcase of all the investment and work the Army has put in to interoperability for the last several years,”
http://defensenews.com/blogs/ausa/2010/10/25/u-s-army-giant-uav-demo-in-11/
EADS North America’s Armed Aerial Scout 72X team prepares for first flight of the initial Technical Demonstration Aircraft
EADS North America announced today at the Association of the U.S. Army annual convention that its Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) industry team is preparing for the first flight of one of three company-funded Technical Demonstration Aircraft (TDA).
The EADS North America-led industry team, comprised of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Eurocopter and American Eurocopter, is developing three AAS-72X aircraft to demonstrate the total capability of the aircraft with a fully-integrated Mission Equipment Package (MEP). The initial flight of the first demonstrator aircraft is scheduled to occur in December.
“First flight is a key milestone that moves us down the technical path to demonstrating the capabilities of the aircraft and reflects our commitment to our Army customer and this important warfighting requirement,” said Sean O’Keefe, CEO of EADS North America.
In July 2009, the AAS-72X industry team conducted a series of successful high/hot test flights that achieved all test objectives including flight endurance with a 2,300-pound simulated MEP.
Since that time other advancements on the program include the development of the MEP Systems Integration Laboratory at Lockheed Martin’s Orlando, Fla. facility.
”Lockheed Martin is making significant progress in the maturation of the AAS-72X state-of-the-art MEP,” said Bob Gunning, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control vice president of Fire Control programs. “We are leveraging our expertise from other combat-proven rotary- and fixed-wing programs to develop the lowest risk MEP. The first flight in December marks a significant milestone in our path towards flying a production prototype.”
As a highly capable helicopter for the Armed Aerial Scout mission, the AAS-72X combines twin-engine safety, high and hot operating performance and a large cabin for true multi-role capability. The AAS-72X is derived from the same family of aircraft as the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, offering a low-risk evolution of the U.S. Army’s newest rotary-wing aircraft, which is widely considered one of the most successful acquisition programs in the service’s history.
Production of the AAS-72X would take place at the Columbus, Miss. helicopter center of excellence operated by EADS North America’s subsidiary American Eurocopter, where the UH-72A currently is assembled for the U.S. Army. EADS North America has delivered 138 UH-72As on time and within budget, including five to the U.S. Navy.
For additional information about EADS North America’s AAS-72X, visit the website at: www.AAS-72X.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 133,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s 2009 sales from continuing operations were $44.0 billion.
About American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is a helicopter manufacturer that produces, markets, sells and supports the broadest range of civil and para-public helicopters offered by any manufacturer in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of EADS North America Holdings, the North American operations of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services, and is an affiliate of Eurocopter, the largest helicopter manufacturer in the world. American Eurocopter’s product line represents the most cost-effective, technologically-advanced helicopters, ranging from light single to heavy twin, serving all markets and missions. Company headquarters and main facilities are located in Grand Prairie, Texas, with a large manufacturing and production facility in Columbus, Miss., that produces the UH-72A for the U.S. Army’s Light Utility Helicopter program.
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $11 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 200,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
About EADS
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. In 2009, the Group - comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – generated revenues of € 42.8 billion and employed a workforce of more than 119,000.
EADS
The EADS North America-led industry team, comprised of Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Eurocopter and American Eurocopter, is developing three AAS-72X aircraft to demonstrate the total capability of the aircraft with a fully-integrated Mission Equipment Package (MEP). The initial flight of the first demonstrator aircraft is scheduled to occur in December.
“First flight is a key milestone that moves us down the technical path to demonstrating the capabilities of the aircraft and reflects our commitment to our Army customer and this important warfighting requirement,” said Sean O’Keefe, CEO of EADS North America.
In July 2009, the AAS-72X industry team conducted a series of successful high/hot test flights that achieved all test objectives including flight endurance with a 2,300-pound simulated MEP.
Since that time other advancements on the program include the development of the MEP Systems Integration Laboratory at Lockheed Martin’s Orlando, Fla. facility.
”Lockheed Martin is making significant progress in the maturation of the AAS-72X state-of-the-art MEP,” said Bob Gunning, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control vice president of Fire Control programs. “We are leveraging our expertise from other combat-proven rotary- and fixed-wing programs to develop the lowest risk MEP. The first flight in December marks a significant milestone in our path towards flying a production prototype.”
As a highly capable helicopter for the Armed Aerial Scout mission, the AAS-72X combines twin-engine safety, high and hot operating performance and a large cabin for true multi-role capability. The AAS-72X is derived from the same family of aircraft as the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, offering a low-risk evolution of the U.S. Army’s newest rotary-wing aircraft, which is widely considered one of the most successful acquisition programs in the service’s history.
Production of the AAS-72X would take place at the Columbus, Miss. helicopter center of excellence operated by EADS North America’s subsidiary American Eurocopter, where the UH-72A currently is assembled for the U.S. Army. EADS North America has delivered 138 UH-72As on time and within budget, including five to the U.S. Navy.
For additional information about EADS North America’s AAS-72X, visit the website at: www.AAS-72X.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 133,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s 2009 sales from continuing operations were $44.0 billion.
About American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter is a helicopter manufacturer that produces, markets, sells and supports the broadest range of civil and para-public helicopters offered by any manufacturer in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of EADS North America Holdings, the North American operations of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services, and is an affiliate of Eurocopter, the largest helicopter manufacturer in the world. American Eurocopter’s product line represents the most cost-effective, technologically-advanced helicopters, ranging from light single to heavy twin, serving all markets and missions. Company headquarters and main facilities are located in Grand Prairie, Texas, with a large manufacturing and production facility in Columbus, Miss., that produces the UH-72A for the U.S. Army’s Light Utility Helicopter program.
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $11 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 200,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. Operating in 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
About EADS
EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defense and related services. In 2009, the Group - comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – generated revenues of € 42.8 billion and employed a workforce of more than 119,000.
EADS
AV’s Global Observer Stratospheric Hydrogen Powered Unmanned Aircraft System Completes Initial Flight Testing
AeroVironment’s Global Observer Stratospheric Unmanned Aircraft System Completes Initial Flight Testing
Demonstration Program Proceeding Toward Hydrogen-Fueled Flight Test Phase
WASHINGTON, at AUSA, Oct. 25, 2010 -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that the first aircraft developed under the Global Observer™ Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program has successfully completed initial flight testing consisting of multiple low-altitude flights at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California. This initial flight test phase of the demonstration program employed batteries to power the hybrid-electric aircraft and to approximate full aircraft weight and center of gravity for flight control, performance and responsiveness evaluation.
The program team has installed and is currently ground testing the aircraft’s innovative, hydrogen-fueled generator and liquid hydrogen fuel tanks which will power it through stratospheric, extreme endurance flights during the joint operational utility assessment phase of the program.
“These successful flights validated Global Observer’s airworthiness, and represent critical milestones as the team proceeds toward demonstrating stratospheric, extreme endurance operations,” said Tim Conver, AV’s president and chief executive officer. “The liquid-hydrogen fueled flight test series will be historic for AV and the JCTD team as Global Observer moves closer to demonstrating mission-readiness and supporting our troops whenever and wherever needed.”
The initial test flights took place during the months of August and September and have succeeded in achieving the primary objectives of the low altitude flight test program. The primary objectives for initial flight testing were to test guidance, manual and autonomous controls, navigation, structural performance, thrust levels and handling in various winds and turbulence conditions.
AV also has successfully operated Global Observer’s hydrogen-fueled generator for more than 1,500 hours in a specialized environmental chamber, including an uninterrupted 7-day mission cycle. The chamber subjects the generator to the range of temperatures, pressures and air densities that the aircraft will experience during the climb, loiter and descent stages of high altitude missions. Successful wing load tests performed in August validated the Global Observer wing at its load limit.
AV is developing the Global Observer unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to be the first to provide robust, cost-effective and persistent communications and surveillance over any location. Six U.S. government agencies have provided funding for the JCTD program.
Global Observer is designed to address an urgent national security need for a persistent stratospheric platform and to offer a means to satisfy numerous high value civil and commercial applications. The system is intended to provide mission capabilities that include robust observation over areas with little or no existing coverage, persistent communications relay, the ability to relocate the system as required by theater commanders, dedicated communications support to other UAS and tactical on-station weather monitoring and data support. Because of its extreme endurance the Global Observer system can be based out-of-theater, reducing costs, supply chain requirements and potential risk to operational personnel.
About Global Observer
With 20 years of experience developing stratospheric, long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), AV is developing Global Observer to operate as a “stratospheric geosynchronous satellite system” with regional coverage and minimal signal delay. Two Global Observer aircraft, each flying for up to a week at a time, will alternate coverage over any area on the earth, providing a seamless, persistent platform for high value missions such as communications relay, remote sensing, long-term surveillance and border patrol. Offering greater flexibility than a satellite and significantly longer duration than conventional manned and unmanned aircraft, Global Observer is designed to provide critical new capabilities in a reliable and more affordable manner, all while consuming no fossil fuels and emitting no carbon emissions.
Each aircraft in a Global Observer system is designed to fly at an altitude of between 55,000 and 65,000 feet for 5 to 7 days. In addition to flying above weather and above other conventional airplanes, operation in this altitude range means that sensor payloads on the aircraft will be able to view a circular area on the surface of the earth up to 600 miles in diameter, equivalent to more than 280,000 square miles of coverage. Equipped with payloads that are readily available today, two Global Observer aircraft would alternate coverage over any location on the globe, making this the first solution to provide customers with practical, seamless coverage, wherever and whenever required.
# # #
About AeroVironment, Inc. (AV)
AV is a technology company that designs, develops, produces and supports an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s battery-powered, hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. AV’s electric transportation solutions include electric vehicle (EV) home charging, public charging and fast charging systems for consumers, automakers, utilities and government agencies, power cycling and test systems for EV developers and industrial electric vehicle charging systems for commercial fleets.
Press Release
Demonstration Program Proceeding Toward Hydrogen-Fueled Flight Test Phase
WASHINGTON, at AUSA, Oct. 25, 2010 -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that the first aircraft developed under the Global Observer™ Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program has successfully completed initial flight testing consisting of multiple low-altitude flights at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California. This initial flight test phase of the demonstration program employed batteries to power the hybrid-electric aircraft and to approximate full aircraft weight and center of gravity for flight control, performance and responsiveness evaluation.
The program team has installed and is currently ground testing the aircraft’s innovative, hydrogen-fueled generator and liquid hydrogen fuel tanks which will power it through stratospheric, extreme endurance flights during the joint operational utility assessment phase of the program.
“These successful flights validated Global Observer’s airworthiness, and represent critical milestones as the team proceeds toward demonstrating stratospheric, extreme endurance operations,” said Tim Conver, AV’s president and chief executive officer. “The liquid-hydrogen fueled flight test series will be historic for AV and the JCTD team as Global Observer moves closer to demonstrating mission-readiness and supporting our troops whenever and wherever needed.”
The initial test flights took place during the months of August and September and have succeeded in achieving the primary objectives of the low altitude flight test program. The primary objectives for initial flight testing were to test guidance, manual and autonomous controls, navigation, structural performance, thrust levels and handling in various winds and turbulence conditions.
AV also has successfully operated Global Observer’s hydrogen-fueled generator for more than 1,500 hours in a specialized environmental chamber, including an uninterrupted 7-day mission cycle. The chamber subjects the generator to the range of temperatures, pressures and air densities that the aircraft will experience during the climb, loiter and descent stages of high altitude missions. Successful wing load tests performed in August validated the Global Observer wing at its load limit.
AV is developing the Global Observer unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to be the first to provide robust, cost-effective and persistent communications and surveillance over any location. Six U.S. government agencies have provided funding for the JCTD program.
Global Observer is designed to address an urgent national security need for a persistent stratospheric platform and to offer a means to satisfy numerous high value civil and commercial applications. The system is intended to provide mission capabilities that include robust observation over areas with little or no existing coverage, persistent communications relay, the ability to relocate the system as required by theater commanders, dedicated communications support to other UAS and tactical on-station weather monitoring and data support. Because of its extreme endurance the Global Observer system can be based out-of-theater, reducing costs, supply chain requirements and potential risk to operational personnel.
About Global Observer
With 20 years of experience developing stratospheric, long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), AV is developing Global Observer to operate as a “stratospheric geosynchronous satellite system” with regional coverage and minimal signal delay. Two Global Observer aircraft, each flying for up to a week at a time, will alternate coverage over any area on the earth, providing a seamless, persistent platform for high value missions such as communications relay, remote sensing, long-term surveillance and border patrol. Offering greater flexibility than a satellite and significantly longer duration than conventional manned and unmanned aircraft, Global Observer is designed to provide critical new capabilities in a reliable and more affordable manner, all while consuming no fossil fuels and emitting no carbon emissions.
Each aircraft in a Global Observer system is designed to fly at an altitude of between 55,000 and 65,000 feet for 5 to 7 days. In addition to flying above weather and above other conventional airplanes, operation in this altitude range means that sensor payloads on the aircraft will be able to view a circular area on the surface of the earth up to 600 miles in diameter, equivalent to more than 280,000 square miles of coverage. Equipped with payloads that are readily available today, two Global Observer aircraft would alternate coverage over any location on the globe, making this the first solution to provide customers with practical, seamless coverage, wherever and whenever required.
# # #
About AeroVironment, Inc. (AV)
AV is a technology company that designs, develops, produces and supports an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s battery-powered, hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. AV’s electric transportation solutions include electric vehicle (EV) home charging, public charging and fast charging systems for consumers, automakers, utilities and government agencies, power cycling and test systems for EV developers and industrial electric vehicle charging systems for commercial fleets.
Press Release
Gamesa implantará en el Reino Unido su centro mundial de 'offshore', con una inversión de 150 millones
el plan industrial de su actividad eólica marina, que el fabricante de aerogeneradores plantea acometer a partir de 2011 en el Reino Unido, consta de la instalación de un centro de tecnología 'offshore' y la construcción de un centro de producción de palas.
Asimismo, Gamesa desarrollará sus operaciones logísticas portuarias 'offshore' desde diferentes puertos del Reino Unido, alrededor de los cuales situará también sus servicios de operación y mantenimiento de aerogeneradores.
http://www.europapress.es/euskadi/noticia-gamesa-implantara-reino-unido-centro-mundial-offshore-inversion-150-millones-20101025130108.html
Asimismo, Gamesa desarrollará sus operaciones logísticas portuarias 'offshore' desde diferentes puertos del Reino Unido, alrededor de los cuales situará también sus servicios de operación y mantenimiento de aerogeneradores.
http://www.europapress.es/euskadi/noticia-gamesa-implantara-reino-unido-centro-mundial-offshore-inversion-150-millones-20101025130108.html
La línea de helicópteros de Eurocopter destacará en el salón y conferencia Euronaval 2010
Marignane, Francia, 25 de octubre de 2010
La amplia gama de helicópteros navales y marinos de Eurocopter destacará en el salón y conferencia Euronaval 2010. En ella se incluirá un helicóptero NH90
de NHIndustries para las fragatas de la OTAN completamente equipado, un modelo que hoy día pone en servicio un grupo cada vez mayor de operadores
internacionales.
La participación de Eurocopter en este acontecimiento bienal, celebrado esta vez del 25 al 29 de octubre en Le Bourget, en las cercanías de París, resaltará la
experiencia de décadas que el Grupo posee en el sector de helicópteros navales. De sus conocimientos resulta una gama de productos adecuada para satisfacer requisitos operacionales que abarcan desde el combate antisubmarino y contra buques de superficie, hasta misiones de evolución, tales como la lucha contra la piratería y el contrabando y el apoyo de fuerzas especiales.
En la presentación estática de Euronaval se exhibe el helicóptero NH90 NFH, fabricado por la empresa conjunta NHIndustries, formada por Eurocopter,
AgustaWestland y Fokker. Junto con el NFH se muestran también el sonar Flash de Thales, el moderno torpedo ligero MU90 de Eurotorp, el misil antibuque Marte MK2 S de MBDA, además de el "arpón", la parrilla de cubierta y el equipo Samahe de aseguramiento.
Las primeras entregas de NH90 NFH se efectuaron en 2010 a Francia y los Países Bajos. Italia y Noruega recibirán sus primeros NH90 NFH a finales de este año y después seguirá Bélgica, en 2011.
"Al estar dotado con los más modernos censores y de armamento, el NH90 NFH ofrece una flexibilidad sin igual para hacer realidad el concepto de fragata polivalente con "un buque-un helicóptero", según dice el vicepresidente de programas gubernamentales de Eurocopter, Dominique Maudet. "El programa del NH90 supone el más grande desarrollo de helicóptero llevado a cabo en Europa y sus capacidades navales cubren la gama completa de operaciones, desde el reconocimiento, la identificación y el seguimiento para disuasión, ataque, rescate y transporte".
En el pabellón interior de Euronaval, Eurocopter exhibe maquetas a escala de sus otros helicópteros navales y marítimos, incluyendo el AS565 MB Panther, el AS365 N3 Dauphin y el EC645. El Panther es la versión militar del helicóptero biturbina Dauphin de Eurocopter, un aparato polivalente, de peso medio, concebido a la medida de todo un abanico de misiones, que comprende desde el combate contra submarinos y buques de superficie, la búsqueda y el salvamento, la vigilancia y patrulla de control en Zona Económica Exclusiva (ZEE), hasta operacionesantiterrorismo, auxilio en accidentes y evacuación sanitaria, pasando por el transporte de tropas y de carga. El EC645 de Eurocopter es una variante armada del helicóptero bimotor EC145, adecuada en el entorno marino para vigilancia de la ZEE, misiones policiales armadas en el mar, lucha contra el terrorismo, operaciones de búsqueda y salvamento, así como para evacuación de personas y transporte de carga.
Aunque no esté presente en Euronaval, el helicóptero EC225/725 puede cumplir un gran número de operaciones marítimas todo tiempo, como es el caso actualmente de la Marina francesa.
Eurocopter
Seis compañías privadas compiten por el relevo del transbordador espacial
http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2010/10/24/ciencia/1287946009.html
"El objetivo de la NASA, de acuerdo con la nueva ley firmada por el
presidente Obama, es delegar cada vez más las actividades operativas
en la órbita terrestre en las compañías privadas", aseguró Garver. "La
NASA va a concentrar a partir de ahora sus esfuerzos en la misión
tripulada a un asteroide y eventualmente a Marte, al tiempo que abre
la espita a la nueva era de los vuelos comerciales en el espacio".
Los proyectos
http://www.spacedev.com/
http://www.spacex.com/
http://www.blueorigin.com/
http://www.bigelowaerospace.com/
http://www.orbital.com/
http://www.virgingalactic.com/
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