Astrium prepara activamente el futuro. En 2010 invertimos cerca de 450 millones de euros y estamos listos para dar acogida a los programas espaciales del mañana”, declaró François Auque durante la jornada de felicitación de EADS por el nuevo año en el centro de Astrium de Les Mureaux.
La cifra de negocios provisional es de casi 5.000 millones de euros, lo que supone una subida de alrededor del 4% con respecto a 2009, a pesar de la coyuntura económica desfavorable.
Aparte de un pedido excepcional (lote de 35 lanzadores Ariane en 2009), la entrada de pedidos, por valor de 6.000 millones de euros, supone un aumento del 43%, lo que eleva la cartera de pedidos a 15.800 millones de euros.
En 2010 Astrium ha acumulado una serie de grandes logros:
- Se lanzaron con éxito seis Ariane 5, de los cuales tres en dos meses
- Se entregaron 10 satélites
- Se firmaron nueve satélites; tres de telecomunicaciones y seis de Observación de la Tierra
- Se entregaron misiles M51 para el submarino de misiles balísticos “Le Terrible”
Transformación en 2011 para dar respuesta a los retos del futuro
El lanzamiento de ATV 2 que tendrá lugar el 15 de febrero dará fe una vez más de las competencias espaciales que posee Europa. “Colaboraremos de forma activa con ESA para maximizar la utilización de la Estación Espacial Internacional por parte de Europa y perfeccionar las tecnologías desarrolladas para el ATV de cara a concebir nuevos vehículos” , recordó François Auque.
Astrium también tiene que mantener su liderazgo mundial en exportación de satélites de observación de la Tierra, hacerse con la nueva licitación de Galileo y llevar a cabo toda su aportación al programa GMES de la Comisión Europea.
“En el área de servicios, nuestras entradas de pedidos casi se han triplicado con respecto a 2009. Esperamos que la solicitud de ofertas en curso para una sociedad público-privada en el ámbito de telecomunicaciones militares para el Ejército francés tenga en cuenta nuestra experiencia con los Ministerios de Defensa británico y alemán”, explicó François Auque.
Esta intención de preparar el futuro pasa por una transformación de Astrium, que ha de poseer una capacidad de reacción todavía mayor para hacer frente a los cambios que se suceden en su entorno.
El plan AGILE (Agile, Globally growing, Innovative, Lean and Entreprenurial) hará posible que los empleados sean una verdadera fuente de propuestas e iniciativas, y que los directivos funcionen con un mayor grado de autonomía gracias a una reducción y simplificación de los procesos de toma de decisiones. “Astrium tiene que estar todavía más cerca de sus clientes”, concluyó François Auque.
EADS
miércoles, 12 de enero de 2011
IndiGo commits to 180 A320s, largest jet order in aviation history
India's largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 180 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft of which 150 will be A320neo’s and 30 will be A320s. It is the largest single firm order number for large jets in commercial aviation history, and also makes IndiGo a launch customer for the A320neo. Engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date.
The A320neo, available from 2016, incorporates new more efficient engines and large wing tip devices called Sharklets delivering significant fuel savings of up to 15 percent, which represents up to 3,600 tonnes of CO2 annually per aircraft. In addition, the A320neo provides a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise.
“This order for industry leading fuel efficient aircraft will allow IndiGo to continue to offer low fares,” said Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, co-founders of IndiGo. “Ordering more A320s was the natural choice to meet India’s growing flying needs. The opportunity to reduce costs and to further improve our environmental performance through the A320neo were key to our decision.”
“The A320 Family is the recognised market leader. The A320neo, offering maximum benefit for minimum change, will ensure that this continues to be the case for many years to come,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers. “This order positions IndiGo to take full advantage of the predicted growth in Indian air travel and we are delighted that they continue to build their future with Airbus.”
The A320 Family (A318, A319, A320 and A321) is recognised as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. Some 6,800 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 4,500 delivered to more than 310 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. With 99.7% reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft. The A320neo will have over 95% airframe commonality with the A320 Family whilst offering up to 500nm (950 km) more range or two tonnes more payload.
Airbus
Video: http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafzMuE.html
The A320neo, available from 2016, incorporates new more efficient engines and large wing tip devices called Sharklets delivering significant fuel savings of up to 15 percent, which represents up to 3,600 tonnes of CO2 annually per aircraft. In addition, the A320neo provides a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise.
“This order for industry leading fuel efficient aircraft will allow IndiGo to continue to offer low fares,” said Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, co-founders of IndiGo. “Ordering more A320s was the natural choice to meet India’s growing flying needs. The opportunity to reduce costs and to further improve our environmental performance through the A320neo were key to our decision.”
“The A320 Family is the recognised market leader. The A320neo, offering maximum benefit for minimum change, will ensure that this continues to be the case for many years to come,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers. “This order positions IndiGo to take full advantage of the predicted growth in Indian air travel and we are delighted that they continue to build their future with Airbus.”
The A320 Family (A318, A319, A320 and A321) is recognised as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. Some 6,800 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 4,500 delivered to more than 310 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. With 99.7% reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft. The A320neo will have over 95% airframe commonality with the A320 Family whilst offering up to 500nm (950 km) more range or two tonnes more payload.
Airbus
Video: http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafzMuE.html
martes, 11 de enero de 2011
Global Observer, AeroVironment’s Extreme Endurance Hydrogen Powered Unmanned Aircraft System, Achieves Historic First Hydrogen-Powered Flight
Key Milestone Achieved for System Designed to Provide Persistent Communications and Surveillance at 20% of the Cost of Existing Solutions.
MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2011 -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that the Global Observer™ unmanned aircraft system has successfully completed its historic first flight powered by the aircraft's hydrogen-fueled propulsion system at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California. This milestone marks the beginning of high altitude, long endurance flight testing for the demonstration and operational utility phase of the Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program.
"Global Observer has moved quickly from development and testing toward demonstrating mission-ready, affordable persistence," said Tim Conver, AV chairman and chief executive officer. "Similar to a satellite, Global Observer is the first system designed to provide a 24/7/365 unblinking eye and continuous communications link over any location on the earth's surface for as long as needed. The joint AV and U.S. government team developed Global Observer to meet today's urgent requirements for persistence and to enable the development of much more cost-effective solutions for the future. The speed with which we have achieved this milestone reflects the benefits of an effective government-industry partnership."
Because of its extreme endurance and range, Global Observer can be based out-of-theater, which will further reduce operating costs and local air traffic congestion while significantly reducing risk to operational personnel. AV plans to make Global Observer systems available for procurement and for operation as a turnkey service to provide communications and remote imaging in a manner similar to satellite services, but at a much lower cost.
The hydrogen-powered flight lasted for four hours and reached an altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level over the United States Air Force Flight Test Center at EAFB. This first flight follows the successful battery-powered flight test phase of the demonstration program that took place during the months of August and September.
The flight test team will now systematically expand the altitude and duration of test flights to validate the aircraft's high-altitude, long endurance performance. These flights will include the Air Force's Joint Aerial Layer Network (JALN) Tactical Communications Suite (TCS) payload. The JALN TCS provides persistent, IP-based aerial communications infrastructure that extends communications from a Global Observer aircraft positioned at 65,000 feet above sea level over a wide area. The joint operational utility of the Global Observer system will also be assessed during this flight test series for future U.S. Government, civil, and military uses.
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.
In addition to flying above weather and above other conventional airplanes, operation at 55,000 to 65,000 altitude enables sensor payloads on the aircraft to view a significantly larger area on the surface of the earth than conventional, lower flying aircraft. Equipped with payloads that are readily available today, a two Global Observer system would provide persistent satellite-like coverage over any location on the globe at a fraction of the cost of satellites.
AV received the contract for developing and demonstrating Global Observer as a JCTD program in September 2007. Six U.S. government agencies have provided more than $140 million in funding for the program.
Press Release
MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2011 -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that the Global Observer™ unmanned aircraft system has successfully completed its historic first flight powered by the aircraft's hydrogen-fueled propulsion system at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California. This milestone marks the beginning of high altitude, long endurance flight testing for the demonstration and operational utility phase of the Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program.
"Global Observer has moved quickly from development and testing toward demonstrating mission-ready, affordable persistence," said Tim Conver, AV chairman and chief executive officer. "Similar to a satellite, Global Observer is the first system designed to provide a 24/7/365 unblinking eye and continuous communications link over any location on the earth's surface for as long as needed. The joint AV and U.S. government team developed Global Observer to meet today's urgent requirements for persistence and to enable the development of much more cost-effective solutions for the future. The speed with which we have achieved this milestone reflects the benefits of an effective government-industry partnership."
Because of its extreme endurance and range, Global Observer can be based out-of-theater, which will further reduce operating costs and local air traffic congestion while significantly reducing risk to operational personnel. AV plans to make Global Observer systems available for procurement and for operation as a turnkey service to provide communications and remote imaging in a manner similar to satellite services, but at a much lower cost.
The hydrogen-powered flight lasted for four hours and reached an altitude of 5,000 feet above sea level over the United States Air Force Flight Test Center at EAFB. This first flight follows the successful battery-powered flight test phase of the demonstration program that took place during the months of August and September.
The flight test team will now systematically expand the altitude and duration of test flights to validate the aircraft's high-altitude, long endurance performance. These flights will include the Air Force's Joint Aerial Layer Network (JALN) Tactical Communications Suite (TCS) payload. The JALN TCS provides persistent, IP-based aerial communications infrastructure that extends communications from a Global Observer aircraft positioned at 65,000 feet above sea level over a wide area. The joint operational utility of the Global Observer system will also be assessed during this flight test series for future U.S. Government, civil, and military uses.
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.
In addition to flying above weather and above other conventional airplanes, operation at 55,000 to 65,000 altitude enables sensor payloads on the aircraft to view a significantly larger area on the surface of the earth than conventional, lower flying aircraft. Equipped with payloads that are readily available today, a two Global Observer system would provide persistent satellite-like coverage over any location on the globe at a fraction of the cost of satellites.
AV received the contract for developing and demonstrating Global Observer as a JCTD program in September 2007. Six U.S. government agencies have provided more than $140 million in funding for the program.
Press Release
lunes, 10 de enero de 2011
Simulaciones informáticas para sustituir los ensayos de la electrónica de los aviones
La investigación, realizada por el Grupo de Compatibilidad Electromagnética de la UPC, está orientada a mejorar la seguridad de las aeronaves y reducir los costes de construcción.
Reducir las interferencias en los equipos electrónicos de los aviones de pasajeros, de mercancías, los aviones no tripulados y los helicópteros y mejorar su diseño mediante la utilización de simulaciones informáticas es el objetivo de un proyecto europeo que lidera el Grupo de Compatibilidad Electromagnética de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).
El proyecto, llamado High Intensity Radiated Field-Synthetic Environment (HIRF-SE), sobre medidas de compatibilidad electromagnética en aeronaves, se centra en investigar cómo sustituir parte de los ensayos de compatibilidad electromagnética que ahora se hacen con aviones reales, que son "costosos en términos de espacio, tiempo y dinero, repetitivos y, algunos de ellos, incluso destructivos", explica Fernando Silva, responsable del grupo.
Un total de 44 socios de 11 países europeos participan en este proyecto y las razones que lo han impulsado son, por un lado, el aumento y la complejidad creciente de los aparatos electrónicos que se instalan en las aeronaves y, por otro, el hecho de que "cada vez se utilizan menos elementos conductores para la construcción del fuselaje y más los compuestos de fibras de vidrio o de carbono, materiales que son más ligeros pero que hacen a los sistemas electrónicos más vulnerables a las interferencias", indica Silva.
Así, el sistema de mando del avión y el de comunicación, los radares, las alarmas y, en definitiva, todos los sistemas de control del avión están más expuestos a interferencias, como las producidas por los radares externos, los aparatos electrónicos de los propios pasajeros, los rayos o las líneas eléctricas de alta tensión en el caso de los helicópteros.
En el ecuador del proyecto, la tarea del grupo se centra en verificar la posible sustitución de los ensayos de compatibilidad electromagnética por simulaciones. Y eso se hace a través de la medición de las diferentes partes de las aeronaves en el laboratorio del Campus Nord, para hacer la simulación numérica de un helicóptero completo, prevista para principios de 2012. Asimismo, el equipo, junto con otro grupo del Centro Internacional de Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería (CIMNE) de la UPC, también está desarrollando una parte del software de simulación.
El proyecto permitirá no sólo reducir costes, sino también mejorar el diseño de la aeronave antes de ser construida e incrementar la eficiencia del ensayo, ya que se podrán probar distintos supuestos en todas las partes de la aeronave, como por ejemplo los efectos de un rayo.
El Grupo de Compatibilidad Electromagnética está integrado en la línea de investigación de instrumentación electrónica y biomédica del Departamento de Ingeniería Electrónica y forma parte de la Red de Innovación Tecnológica TECNIO de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
Nota de prensa UPC
Reducir las interferencias en los equipos electrónicos de los aviones de pasajeros, de mercancías, los aviones no tripulados y los helicópteros y mejorar su diseño mediante la utilización de simulaciones informáticas es el objetivo de un proyecto europeo que lidera el Grupo de Compatibilidad Electromagnética de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).
El proyecto, llamado High Intensity Radiated Field-Synthetic Environment (HIRF-SE), sobre medidas de compatibilidad electromagnética en aeronaves, se centra en investigar cómo sustituir parte de los ensayos de compatibilidad electromagnética que ahora se hacen con aviones reales, que son "costosos en términos de espacio, tiempo y dinero, repetitivos y, algunos de ellos, incluso destructivos", explica Fernando Silva, responsable del grupo.
Un total de 44 socios de 11 países europeos participan en este proyecto y las razones que lo han impulsado son, por un lado, el aumento y la complejidad creciente de los aparatos electrónicos que se instalan en las aeronaves y, por otro, el hecho de que "cada vez se utilizan menos elementos conductores para la construcción del fuselaje y más los compuestos de fibras de vidrio o de carbono, materiales que son más ligeros pero que hacen a los sistemas electrónicos más vulnerables a las interferencias", indica Silva.
Así, el sistema de mando del avión y el de comunicación, los radares, las alarmas y, en definitiva, todos los sistemas de control del avión están más expuestos a interferencias, como las producidas por los radares externos, los aparatos electrónicos de los propios pasajeros, los rayos o las líneas eléctricas de alta tensión en el caso de los helicópteros.
En el ecuador del proyecto, la tarea del grupo se centra en verificar la posible sustitución de los ensayos de compatibilidad electromagnética por simulaciones. Y eso se hace a través de la medición de las diferentes partes de las aeronaves en el laboratorio del Campus Nord, para hacer la simulación numérica de un helicóptero completo, prevista para principios de 2012. Asimismo, el equipo, junto con otro grupo del Centro Internacional de Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería (CIMNE) de la UPC, también está desarrollando una parte del software de simulación.
El proyecto permitirá no sólo reducir costes, sino también mejorar el diseño de la aeronave antes de ser construida e incrementar la eficiencia del ensayo, ya que se podrán probar distintos supuestos en todas las partes de la aeronave, como por ejemplo los efectos de un rayo.
El Grupo de Compatibilidad Electromagnética está integrado en la línea de investigación de instrumentación electrónica y biomédica del Departamento de Ingeniería Electrónica y forma parte de la Red de Innovación Tecnológica TECNIO de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
Nota de prensa UPC
Tejas Indian Figther: Initial Operational Clearance Accorded to LCA Tejas Antony Hands over ‘Release to Service Certificate’ for Tejas to Air Force Chief
Nearly three decades after it was first conceptualized, the Initial Operational Clearance for the Light Combat Aircraft was accorded today when the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony handed over a formal “Release to Service Certificate” of Tejas aircraft to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik, at a function in Bangalore. The “Release to Service certificate” is prepared by Regional Center for Military Airworthiness, an organization under CEMILAC (Center for Military Airworthiness and Certification) which has thoroughly scrutinized the entire design, development, equipment testing and the results of flight testing of all the systems of Tejas over the last several months. This is the first time an indigenously designed and developed military fighter aircraft is being certified for Air Force operations. This occasion marks a very important achievement in the design and development of Tejas in particular and military aviation in the country as a whole. After this, Tejas aircraft will be available for use by the Indian Air Force Pilots.
Visibly happy, Shri Antony announced that the Government had cleared the next lot of 20 Series Production aircraft and expressed confidence that there will be a progressive improvement in the standard of build. Further, he said, there is a scope for supplying more of Mk2 variants of Navy and Air Force. The estimation is that Nation needs about 200 of Tejas Aircraft, Shri Antony said.
Dwelling on the Military Aviation Programmes in the country, Shri Antony said, these have been given a major thrust in the recent past. The Tejas programme has been extended to work on the Mark II Variants of Air Force and Navy with more powerful engines. The DRDO has also initiated projects on Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, varieties of unmanned aircraft and Unmanned Air Combat Vehicles. The Ministry of Defence has also progressed the activities of the major programmes like the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft and Medium Transport Aircraft which HAL is spearheading. The Airborne Early Warning and Combat Aircraft is ready for rolling out in January with flight trials starting by end of the year. He said, shortly, the country will see the first flight of LCA Navy. ‘The successful completion of the above programmes will lead the country towards self reliance with the state-of-the-art technologies in the world. The time has now come for our industries both public and private sector, to manufacture these world class military systems with highest quality and productivity’, Shri Antony said.
Speaking on the occasion, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik said ‘Tejas taking wing is a dream coming true’. He said the event marks the successful fusion of designing, engineering and production. ACM Naik said there is still some more work that needs to be done on Tejas and expressed confidence that it would be completed by the middle of this year.
Tejas Programme had been initiated 28 years ago to develop the technologies of the fourth generation fighter aircraft and demonstrate them on two technology demonstrator aircraft. There was a gap of two generations of technologies at that time. The Tejas team consisted of ADA, HAL, DRDO, IAF, CEMILAC, DGAQA, PSUs, Private Industries and Academic Institutions. ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency), a part of Department of Defence R&D, Ministy of Defence with Secretary, Department of Defence Research &Development, spearheaded the design and development process as the nodal agency. The challenge was taken up and the first Technology Demonstrator encompassing fourth generation fighter aircraft technologies was flown on January 4, 2001. By March 2004, with one more Technology Demonstrator and one Prototype vehicle, all the technologies of the fourth generation relevant to the Tejas had been demonstrated successfully, completing the technology demonstration phase.
The next phase of the Programme got initiated in November 2001 with the Government funding for not only building the prototypes for the Fighter and Trainer but also for establishing the “Limited Series Production (LSP) line” and delivery of eight Limited Series Production aircraft. Today the Programme has reached the stage of demonstrating the integration of all the required sensors and weapons as well as demonstration of safe and reliable flying within the specified flight envelope. The above has been demonstrated through about 1500 test flights using about 11 aircraft flown by over 15 test pilots of Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.
It is worth recognizing that during the last two decades; the effort of the Tejas team has not only gone into production of the aircraft and the flight testing, it has uplifted the technology level of various disciplines of design, development, ground testing and flight testing in the country. Technology levels of these areas have been taken up to fourth generation in the country. The Programme has also nurtured a large human capital of Aeronautical Engineers during the last two decades. This evolution of the eco systems in Aeronautics has made the country ready to take on future military and civil aviation challenges.
Press release
Visibly happy, Shri Antony announced that the Government had cleared the next lot of 20 Series Production aircraft and expressed confidence that there will be a progressive improvement in the standard of build. Further, he said, there is a scope for supplying more of Mk2 variants of Navy and Air Force. The estimation is that Nation needs about 200 of Tejas Aircraft, Shri Antony said.
Dwelling on the Military Aviation Programmes in the country, Shri Antony said, these have been given a major thrust in the recent past. The Tejas programme has been extended to work on the Mark II Variants of Air Force and Navy with more powerful engines. The DRDO has also initiated projects on Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, varieties of unmanned aircraft and Unmanned Air Combat Vehicles. The Ministry of Defence has also progressed the activities of the major programmes like the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft and Medium Transport Aircraft which HAL is spearheading. The Airborne Early Warning and Combat Aircraft is ready for rolling out in January with flight trials starting by end of the year. He said, shortly, the country will see the first flight of LCA Navy. ‘The successful completion of the above programmes will lead the country towards self reliance with the state-of-the-art technologies in the world. The time has now come for our industries both public and private sector, to manufacture these world class military systems with highest quality and productivity’, Shri Antony said.
Speaking on the occasion, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik said ‘Tejas taking wing is a dream coming true’. He said the event marks the successful fusion of designing, engineering and production. ACM Naik said there is still some more work that needs to be done on Tejas and expressed confidence that it would be completed by the middle of this year.
Tejas Programme had been initiated 28 years ago to develop the technologies of the fourth generation fighter aircraft and demonstrate them on two technology demonstrator aircraft. There was a gap of two generations of technologies at that time. The Tejas team consisted of ADA, HAL, DRDO, IAF, CEMILAC, DGAQA, PSUs, Private Industries and Academic Institutions. ADA (Aeronautical Development Agency), a part of Department of Defence R&D, Ministy of Defence with Secretary, Department of Defence Research &Development, spearheaded the design and development process as the nodal agency. The challenge was taken up and the first Technology Demonstrator encompassing fourth generation fighter aircraft technologies was flown on January 4, 2001. By March 2004, with one more Technology Demonstrator and one Prototype vehicle, all the technologies of the fourth generation relevant to the Tejas had been demonstrated successfully, completing the technology demonstration phase.
The next phase of the Programme got initiated in November 2001 with the Government funding for not only building the prototypes for the Fighter and Trainer but also for establishing the “Limited Series Production (LSP) line” and delivery of eight Limited Series Production aircraft. Today the Programme has reached the stage of demonstrating the integration of all the required sensors and weapons as well as demonstration of safe and reliable flying within the specified flight envelope. The above has been demonstrated through about 1500 test flights using about 11 aircraft flown by over 15 test pilots of Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.
It is worth recognizing that during the last two decades; the effort of the Tejas team has not only gone into production of the aircraft and the flight testing, it has uplifted the technology level of various disciplines of design, development, ground testing and flight testing in the country. Technology levels of these areas have been taken up to fourth generation in the country. The Programme has also nurtured a large human capital of Aeronautical Engineers during the last two decades. This evolution of the eco systems in Aeronautics has made the country ready to take on future military and civil aviation challenges.
Press release
domingo, 9 de enero de 2011
Bell Helicopter Completes Integration of Six Subsidiary Companies
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (January 5, 2011) - Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that it has completed the integration of six of its support and service subsidiaries, officially merging them into Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
By combining its service organizations Bell Helicopter has restructured operations to provide customers with a comprehensive support solution– making it easier for them to do business with the company and increasing efficiencies.
"Providing mission solutions to our customers that are efficient and effective is a core focus for Bell Helicopter," said John L. Garrison, president and chief executive officer. "Integrating these sub brands and businesses allows us to offer our customers a more complete support and service solution – from the time they buy a new Bell Helicopter to the time they retire their fleet. Customers can expect to receive the same level of support and service they have grown to expect and deserve from Bell Helicopter."
This change also allows the company to build on Bell Helicopter's strong brand recognition, reduces confusion over existing brands and aids in growing Bell's global presence.
The operations affected by this activity are: Edwards & Associates, Inc and Aeronautical Accessories, Inc (Piney Flats, Tenn.); Rotor Blades, Inc (Broussard, La.); Acadian Composites (Lafayette, La.); Bell Aerospace Services, Inc (Bedford, Texas); and US Helicopter (Ozark, Ala.). All six of these organizations were wholly-owned subsidiaries of Bell Helicopter in 2010.
Five of the six companies will change both legal and brand names to Bell Helicopter. Bell will continue to offer parts and accessories under the Aeronautical Accessories brand. Bell Helicopter affiliates, McTurbine, Inc (Corpus Christi, Texas); SkyBOOKS, Inc (Jacksonville, Fla.); and Edwards Rotorcraft Solutions, Inc (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) are not part of the legal integration activity, but will be integrated as a service offering into Bell Helicopter's Customer Support and Services Organization.
"Combining our service operations enhances the value we bring to our customers," said R. Danny Maldonado, senior vice president customer support and chief services officer. "We can now offer Bell customers the advantages of a one-stop service experience that helps enable their mission productivity, reduces the cost of ownership and makes it easier for them to do business with Bell Helicopter," said Maldonado.
Bell Helicopter's combined customer support and service network has facilities in more than 13 geographical locations, employs more than 1,700 individuals and contributes more than one third of Bell Helicopter's annual revenue.
Bell's combined services organization includes:
And more than 2,700 state-of-the-art FAA/STC approved replacement parts and accessories
"Our business is successful when our customers are satisfied," said Garrison. "This effort is focused on improving our customers' satisfaction and doing what is right for them and supporting their mission."
Bell
By combining its service organizations Bell Helicopter has restructured operations to provide customers with a comprehensive support solution– making it easier for them to do business with the company and increasing efficiencies.
"Providing mission solutions to our customers that are efficient and effective is a core focus for Bell Helicopter," said John L. Garrison, president and chief executive officer. "Integrating these sub brands and businesses allows us to offer our customers a more complete support and service solution – from the time they buy a new Bell Helicopter to the time they retire their fleet. Customers can expect to receive the same level of support and service they have grown to expect and deserve from Bell Helicopter."
This change also allows the company to build on Bell Helicopter's strong brand recognition, reduces confusion over existing brands and aids in growing Bell's global presence.
The operations affected by this activity are: Edwards & Associates, Inc and Aeronautical Accessories, Inc (Piney Flats, Tenn.); Rotor Blades, Inc (Broussard, La.); Acadian Composites (Lafayette, La.); Bell Aerospace Services, Inc (Bedford, Texas); and US Helicopter (Ozark, Ala.). All six of these organizations were wholly-owned subsidiaries of Bell Helicopter in 2010.
Five of the six companies will change both legal and brand names to Bell Helicopter. Bell will continue to offer parts and accessories under the Aeronautical Accessories brand. Bell Helicopter affiliates, McTurbine, Inc (Corpus Christi, Texas); SkyBOOKS, Inc (Jacksonville, Fla.); and Edwards Rotorcraft Solutions, Inc (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) are not part of the legal integration activity, but will be integrated as a service offering into Bell Helicopter's Customer Support and Services Organization.
"Combining our service operations enhances the value we bring to our customers," said R. Danny Maldonado, senior vice president customer support and chief services officer. "We can now offer Bell customers the advantages of a one-stop service experience that helps enable their mission productivity, reduces the cost of ownership and makes it easier for them to do business with Bell Helicopter," said Maldonado.
Bell Helicopter's combined customer support and service network has facilities in more than 13 geographical locations, employs more than 1,700 individuals and contributes more than one third of Bell Helicopter's annual revenue.
Bell's combined services organization includes:
- The world leader in Bell Helicopter completions
- The industry's leading helicopter training organization
- More than 120 independently owned and authorized customer service facilities
- Both domestic and international supply centers
- An industry leading turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul shop
- 35 years of expertise in blade repair
- An airframe and component depot level overhaul center
- 24 hour a day, seven day a week technical and product support
And more than 2,700 state-of-the-art FAA/STC approved replacement parts and accessories
"Our business is successful when our customers are satisfied," said Garrison. "This effort is focused on improving our customers' satisfaction and doing what is right for them and supporting their mission."
Bell
Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Power Biofuel Tests for U.S. Air Force
A Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 engine recently powered its first biofuel test flight of a U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This flight test, powered by alternative jet fuel, comes on the heels of engine ground testing completed earlier this year at Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tennessee. These tests directly support the U.S. Air Force’s goal of acquiring half of its domestic jet fuel requirements from alternate sources by 2016. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
This is Pratt & Whitney’s second military engine to successfully complete ground and flight tests using biofuels. A C-17 Globemaster III, powered exclusively by four Pratt & Whitney F117 engines, completed testing in August. Similar tests are planned for the F119 in the near future.
“We are pleased with the performance of our military engines using alternate jet fuels during ground and flight tests,” said Bev Deachin, vice president, Military Programs and Customer Support, Pratt & Whitney. “These successful tests are in direct support of our U.S. Air Force customer’s goal to acquire and use alternate jet fuel sources for its fleet.”
The flight tests blended Hydrotreated Renewable Jet (HRJ), an eco-friendly alternative from sources including animal fats or plant extracts such as camelina, with traditional JP-8 jet fuel. Ground testing also included a blend of JP-8 jet fuel, HRJ, and a synthetic fuel made from coal.
P&W
This is Pratt & Whitney’s second military engine to successfully complete ground and flight tests using biofuels. A C-17 Globemaster III, powered exclusively by four Pratt & Whitney F117 engines, completed testing in August. Similar tests are planned for the F119 in the near future.
“We are pleased with the performance of our military engines using alternate jet fuels during ground and flight tests,” said Bev Deachin, vice president, Military Programs and Customer Support, Pratt & Whitney. “These successful tests are in direct support of our U.S. Air Force customer’s goal to acquire and use alternate jet fuel sources for its fleet.”
The flight tests blended Hydrotreated Renewable Jet (HRJ), an eco-friendly alternative from sources including animal fats or plant extracts such as camelina, with traditional JP-8 jet fuel. Ground testing also included a blend of JP-8 jet fuel, HRJ, and a synthetic fuel made from coal.
P&W
jueves, 23 de diciembre de 2010
Cerramos por Vacaciones, pero solo la web, @NoticiasAero en Twitter no cierra
Noticias Aero permanecerá cerrada hasta después de reyes, por vacaciones.
No obstante solo descansaremos en la web, nuestro twitter @NoticiasAero seguirá pendiente de la actualidad aeronáutica todos los días. Podéis seguirlo en http://twitter.com/NoticiasAero, o bien en la propia web de NoticiasAero, justo debajo del menú. También podéis continuar bien informados sobre la actualidad aeronáutica en http://s.noticias-aero.info/PaperLi
¡Nos leemos después de vacaciones!
No obstante solo descansaremos en la web, nuestro twitter @NoticiasAero seguirá pendiente de la actualidad aeronáutica todos los días. Podéis seguirlo en http://twitter.com/NoticiasAero, o bien en la propia web de NoticiasAero, justo debajo del menú. También podéis continuar bien informados sobre la actualidad aeronáutica en http://s.noticias-aero.info/PaperLi
¡Nos leemos después de vacaciones!
miércoles, 22 de diciembre de 2010
Alenia Aermacchi: roll-out of first two Italian Air Force T-346A trainers
Within a few months the first two T-346A – as the M-346 is designated by the Italian Air Force – will be delivered to the Experimental Flying Unit at Pratica di Mare Air Force Base, near Rome, where they will undergo operational evaluation testing.
full text: http://www.aviationnews.eu/2010/12/21/alenia-aermacchi-roll-out-of-first-two-italian-air-force-t-346a-trainers/
Sukhoi Superjet 100 completed emergency escape and rejected takeoff tests
December 21, 2010, Zhukovsky
Sukhoi Superjet 100 completed two tests of vital importance for final AR IAC certification – emergency evacuation testing and rejected takeoff with maximum braking kinetic energy.
According to the certification requirements to the emergency evacuation testing the SSJ100 SN 95007 had 90 seconds to get all 98 volunteers of different age groups and 5 crew members off the plane. The tests were carried out under the supervision of AR IAC and EASA authorities. The first production aircraft was placed in a darkened hangar of the Flight Test Center in Zhukovsky. The results were evaluated through the synchronized video recording from the passenger cabin and outside each of the two emergency slides.
The tests demonstrated the aircraft compliance to the certification requirements, having confirmed that 73 seconds is sufficient for the safe evacuation of all passengers and crew.
Under the supervision of AR IAC Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN 95003 has successfully completed the most difficult certification test case – rejected takeoff with maximum braking kinetic energy.
The rejected takeoff is performed for the overall check of wheels, tires and brakes at maximum possible braking speed. The braking speed parameters are set for the conditions of hot and high airport with maximum tailwind. It is worth mentioning that brakes at the start are worn down to minimum thickness. In full compliance with the certification requirements the tests are performed without thrust reverser.
The key indicator successful brakes performance at rejected takeoff is the capability of the airplane to confirm the estimated distance before full stop and its ability to stay without catching fire until full passengers' evacuation.
Prior to testing Goodrich and Michelin (suppliers of brakes, wheels and tires) had conducted extensive test bench simulations.
During the rejected takeoff tests, SCAC's chief test pilot Alexander Yablontsev slammed on brakes of the aircraft loaded to its maximum takeoff weight (45880 kg) at the speed over 300km/h. With its jammed brakes the aircraft travelled another 700 as expected.
The results of the tests demonstrated full compliance of Sukhoi Superjet 100 with EASA and AR IAC certification requirements. After full stop of the aircraft no wheel inflammation has occurred.
These tests provided another evidence of Sukhoi Superjet 100 compliance with certification requirements and its utmost reliability and safety.
Superjet International
Sukhoi Superjet 100 completed two tests of vital importance for final AR IAC certification – emergency evacuation testing and rejected takeoff with maximum braking kinetic energy.
According to the certification requirements to the emergency evacuation testing the SSJ100 SN 95007 had 90 seconds to get all 98 volunteers of different age groups and 5 crew members off the plane. The tests were carried out under the supervision of AR IAC and EASA authorities. The first production aircraft was placed in a darkened hangar of the Flight Test Center in Zhukovsky. The results were evaluated through the synchronized video recording from the passenger cabin and outside each of the two emergency slides.
The tests demonstrated the aircraft compliance to the certification requirements, having confirmed that 73 seconds is sufficient for the safe evacuation of all passengers and crew.
Under the supervision of AR IAC Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN 95003 has successfully completed the most difficult certification test case – rejected takeoff with maximum braking kinetic energy.
The rejected takeoff is performed for the overall check of wheels, tires and brakes at maximum possible braking speed. The braking speed parameters are set for the conditions of hot and high airport with maximum tailwind. It is worth mentioning that brakes at the start are worn down to minimum thickness. In full compliance with the certification requirements the tests are performed without thrust reverser.
The key indicator successful brakes performance at rejected takeoff is the capability of the airplane to confirm the estimated distance before full stop and its ability to stay without catching fire until full passengers' evacuation.
Prior to testing Goodrich and Michelin (suppliers of brakes, wheels and tires) had conducted extensive test bench simulations.
During the rejected takeoff tests, SCAC's chief test pilot Alexander Yablontsev slammed on brakes of the aircraft loaded to its maximum takeoff weight (45880 kg) at the speed over 300km/h. With its jammed brakes the aircraft travelled another 700 as expected.
The results of the tests demonstrated full compliance of Sukhoi Superjet 100 with EASA and AR IAC certification requirements. After full stop of the aircraft no wheel inflammation has occurred.
These tests provided another evidence of Sukhoi Superjet 100 compliance with certification requirements and its utmost reliability and safety.
Superjet International
OCDE Reforma de las ayudas a Airbus y Boeing para vender
ras las quejas de una veintena de las aerolíneas más importantes de Europa y Estados Unidos, los créditos de los que se beneficiaban aerolíneas de otras partes del mundo para comprar aviones a Airbus y Boeing se van a encarecer de forma progresiva, con el fin de acercarlos a las condiciones del mercado.
http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/empresas/Reforma-ayudas-Airbus-Boeing-vender/20101222cdscdiemp_22/
http://www.cincodias.com/articulo/empresas/Reforma-ayudas-Airbus-Boeing-vender/20101222cdscdiemp_22/
Boeing 747-8 undergoes extreme testing [video]
It's been dragged, dropped, soaked, and forced to hover, shudder and flutter. Boeing test pilots have been subjecting the new 747-8 Freighter to a series of punishing tests as part of the extensive program to certify the airplane.
Boeing
Airbus Military A330 MRTT ends 2010 on a high note
The Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport is poised to be delivered to three different customers in 2011, following a flurry of activities which ended 2010, and with its position cemented as the only tanker offered in the US Air Force´s KC-X tanker competition that is real, certified, flying and refuelling today.
In a major exercise with the Portuguese Air Force on three days in November, 25 F-16A/B pilots underwent air-to-air refuelling training, conducting more than 70 dry and wet contacts in different weapons configurations, and expressing their satisfaction with the refuelling systems including the proven Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS).
The operation came soon after the A330 MRTT´s first real-life refuelling mission involving two PoAF F-16s which were airborne when their home base of Monte Real was suddenly closed because of an emergency. The fighters, call-signs Tiger 71 and Tiger 72, had been conducting trials with the A330 MRTT and were accepted back to receive more fuel, enabling them to stay airborne until the end of the emergency and avoid having to divert to another airfield.
On 13th December the A330 MRTT Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) for the UK´s Royal Air Force successfully completed a series of dry contacts for the first time, performing simulated refuelling with a F-18 fighter using the FSTA´s Fuselage Refuelling Unit. The Fuselage Refuelling Unit is the same that is offered on the EADS North America KC-45, the configuration of the A330
MRTT that is being offered to the U.S. Air Force.
This latest activity follows the commencement of FSTA certification and qualification flight-testing on 24th November at the start of a process that will lead to eventual certification of the aircraft by Spanish military certification authority INTA. First delivery is due in late 2011.
The aerodynamic modifications made to the basic A330-200 design in service with airlines around the world have also been demonstrated to comply with the most recent noise requirements
The delivery process of the first aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force is on-going. Final hand-over will take place once the lengthy review of all related documentation and activities are complete.
The second aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force recently entered the conversion process in Madrid and the first is progressing smoothly towards delivery in 2011.
The first aircraft for the United Arab Emirates has completed its structural conversion and is now undergoing systems installation in preparation for delivery in 2012.
Head of Airbus Military Derivatives Antonio Caramazana said: “2010 has been an outstanding year for the A330 MRTT which has clearly demonstrated the robustness and maturity of the conversion process as well as the performance of the aircraft exactly as
promised. We look forward with great excitement to delivering aircraft to our customers and see them beginning operations next year.
Airbus Military
In a major exercise with the Portuguese Air Force on three days in November, 25 F-16A/B pilots underwent air-to-air refuelling training, conducting more than 70 dry and wet contacts in different weapons configurations, and expressing their satisfaction with the refuelling systems including the proven Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS).
The operation came soon after the A330 MRTT´s first real-life refuelling mission involving two PoAF F-16s which were airborne when their home base of Monte Real was suddenly closed because of an emergency. The fighters, call-signs Tiger 71 and Tiger 72, had been conducting trials with the A330 MRTT and were accepted back to receive more fuel, enabling them to stay airborne until the end of the emergency and avoid having to divert to another airfield.
On 13th December the A330 MRTT Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) for the UK´s Royal Air Force successfully completed a series of dry contacts for the first time, performing simulated refuelling with a F-18 fighter using the FSTA´s Fuselage Refuelling Unit. The Fuselage Refuelling Unit is the same that is offered on the EADS North America KC-45, the configuration of the A330
MRTT that is being offered to the U.S. Air Force.
This latest activity follows the commencement of FSTA certification and qualification flight-testing on 24th November at the start of a process that will lead to eventual certification of the aircraft by Spanish military certification authority INTA. First delivery is due in late 2011.
The aerodynamic modifications made to the basic A330-200 design in service with airlines around the world have also been demonstrated to comply with the most recent noise requirements
The delivery process of the first aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force is on-going. Final hand-over will take place once the lengthy review of all related documentation and activities are complete.
The second aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force recently entered the conversion process in Madrid and the first is progressing smoothly towards delivery in 2011.
The first aircraft for the United Arab Emirates has completed its structural conversion and is now undergoing systems installation in preparation for delivery in 2012.
Head of Airbus Military Derivatives Antonio Caramazana said: “2010 has been an outstanding year for the A330 MRTT which has clearly demonstrated the robustness and maturity of the conversion process as well as the performance of the aircraft exactly as
promised. We look forward with great excitement to delivering aircraft to our customers and see them beginning operations next year.
Airbus Military
First HondaJet assembled and tested under the Federal Aviation Administration's certification process takes flight
The first conforming HondaJet lifted off yesterday, December 20, 2010, at 15:31 EST from Honda Aircraft Company's world headquarters facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. The HondaJet remained aloft for 51 minutes, during which time the aircraft's flight characteristics and performance were analyzed and systems checks were conducted. Various test data gathered during the flight were transmitted real-time to Honda's flight test telemetry operations base within the company's world headquarters facility.
"This is a very important milestone for the HondaJet program," said Michimasa Fujino, Honda Aircraft Company President and CEO. "This aircraft was assembled and tested under strict FAA certification processes, and we are very pleased to have achieved this successful first flight. Our team has worked extremely hard to reach this critical step in the HondaJet program, and these results reflect Honda's focus and determination to develop a class-leading aircraft."
"We are very encouraged by our initial review of the flight data, which indicates the conforming HondaJet performed as expected. As we move forward, we will continue to focus all of our efforts and energy to deliver to our customers the most advanced light business jet yet created," said Fujino.
To support the company's certification program, Honda has completed its second FAA-conforming aircraft, which already has undergone numerous structural tests required for commencement of certification flight testing. Honda also has completed mating of main assemblies for its third FAA-conforming aircraft, which is now in the systems installation phase of completion. This third conforming aircraft, to be used mainly for mechanical systems flight testing, is scheduled to be completed in early 2011. A total of five FAA-conforming aircraft, including one additional flight test aircraft and one additional structural test aircraft, are planned to support the HondaJet certification program.
While Honda enters the flight test program with its conforming HondaJet, the company also nears completion of its aircraft production facility on its Greensboro campus. The 266,000 ft2 HondaJet production facility is scheduled for completion in early 2011, with the final phase of interior build-out now underway. Upon completion of the production facility, Honda will begin the process of moving equipment and personnel into the facility and undertaking pre-production preparations and training necessary to support HondaJet production ramp-up beginning in 2012.
About HondaJet
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Ltd., has amassed orders for well over 100 HondaJet advanced light business jets. Scheduled for first delivery in the third quarter of 2012, the $4.5 million HondaJet is Honda's first-ever commercial aircraft and lives up to the company's reputation for dynamic performance together with superior efficiency. The HondaJet proof-of-concept aircraft has accumulated more than 500 flight test hours and attained both a top speed of 420 knots (483 mph) and a maximum altitude of 43,000 ft. in flight testing.
The HondaJet incorporates many innovative technological advances in aviation design, including a unique over-the-wing engine-mount configuration that dramatically improves aircraft performance and fuel efficiency by significantly reducing aerodynamic drag in flight. This innovative approach to airframe design also lowers ground-detected noise when overhead and allows for a more spacious cabin and greater cargo capacity. The HondaJet is powered by two highly fuel-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines.
The production HondaJet flight deck features a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 next-generation all-glass avionics system incorporating a class-leading layout with three 14-inch landscape-format displays and dual touch-screen controllers for overall avionics control and flight plan entries. The HondaJet Avionics Suite is the most advanced glass flight deck available in any light business jet and provides state-of-the-art integrated avionics functionality featuring split screen MFD capability, satellite weather, graphical synoptics, digital audio, and optional
Honda
http://hondajet.honda.com
APES se va de vacaciones hasta después de Reyes
Sabemos que habéis echado de menos hoy miércoles nuestra habitual tira APES, pero... ¡¡hasta el dibujante se merece unas vacaciones!! Así que no habrá APES hasta después de Reyes.
martes, 21 de diciembre de 2010
Euro Hawk(R) Unmanned Aircraft Shows Stamina With 30-Hour Flight
Euro Hawk®, the premier unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the German Air Force, successfully proved its long endurance capability with a 30.3-hour flight over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and EADS Deutschland GmbH, operating through Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, the high-flying UAS took off Dec. 1 at 4:47 p.m. PST and landed Dec. 2 at approximately 10:59 p.m. PST.
"Soaring up to 60,000 feet, the Euro Hawk® performed beautifully and has logged nearly 100 total flight hours since its maiden flight approximately five months ago," said Duke Dufresne, sector vice president and general manager of the Strike and Surveillance Systems Division for Northrop Grumman's Aerospace Systems sector. "This flight not only demonstrated the aircraft's endurance capability, but it also enabled the team to collect crucial communications data points."
The Euro Hawk® is the first international configuration of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance UAS. It also demonstrates the remarkable team spirit uniting Northrop Grumman and EADS Deutschland GmbH/Cassidian.
"This milestone is a significant step towards completion of the ferry flight to Germany next year," said Nicolas Chamussy, senior vice president of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Cassidian. "The aircraft will undergo additional flight testing in Germany before being delivered to the German Air Force by the end of 2011 to replace the fleet of manned Breguet Atlantic aircraft which went out of service this year."
Based on the Block 20 configuration, the Euro Hawk® will be equipped with a signals intelligence mission system developed by Cassidian, providing standoff capability to detect electronic and communications emitters.
"We are very excited to soon have Euro Hawk® flying over German skies and providing airborne wide-area surveillance and reconnaissance," said Neset Tuekenmez, chief executive officer of the EuroHawk GmbH. "This trans-Atlantic cooperation has been a long time coming since the effort began in August 2000 and the contract awarded in 2007."
Delivery of four subsequent systems is anticipated between 2015 and 2016 following successful testing and introduction in German operational service.
Cassidian, an EADS company, is a worldwide leader in global security solutions and systems, providing lead system integration and value-added products and services to civil and military customers around the globe: air systems (aircraft and UAS), land & naval and joint systems, intelligence and surveillance, cybersecurity, secure communications, test systems, missiles, services and support solutions. In 2009, Cassidian, with around 28,000 employees, achieved revenues of €5.4 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2009, EADS generated revenues of €42.8 billion and employed a workforce of about 119,000.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
"Soaring up to 60,000 feet, the Euro Hawk® performed beautifully and has logged nearly 100 total flight hours since its maiden flight approximately five months ago," said Duke Dufresne, sector vice president and general manager of the Strike and Surveillance Systems Division for Northrop Grumman's Aerospace Systems sector. "This flight not only demonstrated the aircraft's endurance capability, but it also enabled the team to collect crucial communications data points."
The Euro Hawk® is the first international configuration of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance UAS. It also demonstrates the remarkable team spirit uniting Northrop Grumman and EADS Deutschland GmbH/Cassidian.
"This milestone is a significant step towards completion of the ferry flight to Germany next year," said Nicolas Chamussy, senior vice president of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Cassidian. "The aircraft will undergo additional flight testing in Germany before being delivered to the German Air Force by the end of 2011 to replace the fleet of manned Breguet Atlantic aircraft which went out of service this year."
Based on the Block 20 configuration, the Euro Hawk® will be equipped with a signals intelligence mission system developed by Cassidian, providing standoff capability to detect electronic and communications emitters.
"We are very excited to soon have Euro Hawk® flying over German skies and providing airborne wide-area surveillance and reconnaissance," said Neset Tuekenmez, chief executive officer of the EuroHawk GmbH. "This trans-Atlantic cooperation has been a long time coming since the effort began in August 2000 and the contract awarded in 2007."
Delivery of four subsequent systems is anticipated between 2015 and 2016 following successful testing and introduction in German operational service.
Cassidian, an EADS company, is a worldwide leader in global security solutions and systems, providing lead system integration and value-added products and services to civil and military customers around the globe: air systems (aircraft and UAS), land & naval and joint systems, intelligence and surveillance, cybersecurity, secure communications, test systems, missiles, services and support solutions. In 2009, Cassidian, with around 28,000 employees, achieved revenues of €5.4 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2009, EADS generated revenues of €42.8 billion and employed a workforce of about 119,000.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
Air China and CFM Finalize Engine MRO Joint Venture
CHENGDU, China - 17 December 2010 - In early 2007, Air China and CFM International agreed to establish an innovative maintenance repair, and overhaul (MRO) joint venture. In 2010, after three years negotiations, the two companies cleared the final hurdle and have received Chinese government approval for the formation of Sichuan Services Aero Engines Maintenance Company (SSAMC), a 60/40 joint venture between Air China and CFM, located in Chengdu, China.
SSAMC will combine Air China's extensive expertise with that of CFM to create a truly world-class maintenance facility. The facility, which previously operated as a Snecma Services overhaul shop, completes 60 to 80 engine overhauls annually. The new joint venture will expand Air China’s engineering services, which already provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
“Air China’s objective is to have the most competitive MRO solutions for its fleet, without any compromise in flight safety,” said Senior VP He of Air China. “The partnership with CFM can help both stakeholders to continuously increase their competitiveness globally with their advantages, and to provide the best service for Chinese and worldwide customers."
“This new venture is a perfect example of the type of win-win solutions that airlines and OEMs can implement together,” said Eric Bachelet, President and CEO of CFM International.
“The combination of Air China’s extensive expertise with that of CFM will enable SSAMC to develop and grow to the best level of performance, in terms of quality, turnaround time, EGT margin, and cost.”
Air China is the Chinese national flag carrier and has been a long-time CFM customer. In the last several years, the airline has grown and expanded its reach to become one of the leading airlines in the country. In addition to the 20 A320 orders formalized at the Zhuhai Air Show, the airline’s current fleet includes 55 Airbus A320 and 118 Boeing 737 family aircraft powered by CFM56-5B and CFM56-3/-7B engines, respectively, as well as six long-range, four-engine Airbus A340-300 aircraft powered by the CFM56-5C.
CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran group) and General Electric, is today one of the most successful aircraft engine suppliers in history and has delivered more than 21,500 CFM56 engines.
CFM
SSAMC will combine Air China's extensive expertise with that of CFM to create a truly world-class maintenance facility. The facility, which previously operated as a Snecma Services overhaul shop, completes 60 to 80 engine overhauls annually. The new joint venture will expand Air China’s engineering services, which already provides aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
“Air China’s objective is to have the most competitive MRO solutions for its fleet, without any compromise in flight safety,” said Senior VP He of Air China. “The partnership with CFM can help both stakeholders to continuously increase their competitiveness globally with their advantages, and to provide the best service for Chinese and worldwide customers."
“This new venture is a perfect example of the type of win-win solutions that airlines and OEMs can implement together,” said Eric Bachelet, President and CEO of CFM International.
“The combination of Air China’s extensive expertise with that of CFM will enable SSAMC to develop and grow to the best level of performance, in terms of quality, turnaround time, EGT margin, and cost.”
Air China is the Chinese national flag carrier and has been a long-time CFM customer. In the last several years, the airline has grown and expanded its reach to become one of the leading airlines in the country. In addition to the 20 A320 orders formalized at the Zhuhai Air Show, the airline’s current fleet includes 55 Airbus A320 and 118 Boeing 737 family aircraft powered by CFM56-5B and CFM56-3/-7B engines, respectively, as well as six long-range, four-engine Airbus A340-300 aircraft powered by the CFM56-5C.
CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran group) and General Electric, is today one of the most successful aircraft engine suppliers in history and has delivered more than 21,500 CFM56 engines.
CFM
Fire-X Vertical Unmanned Aircraft Successfully Completes First Flight
Fire-X, a vertical unmanned air system (VUAS) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron company (NYSE:TXT), completed its first fully autonomous flight Dec. 10 at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., less than one year after development began.
"The speed which Fire-X was developed shows that a low-risk, fast-track solution can be safely flown using the proven MQ-8B Fire Scout's unmanned systems autonomous flight architecture," said Paul Meyer, sector vice president and general manager of the Advanced Programs and Technology Division at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. "We developed a VUAS that meets growing needs for cargo and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. We can now expand Fire-X's operational capabilities to meet emerging U.S. military requirements in all the Services and Special Operations Command."
First flight involved a short-duration hover to validate safe and reliable autonomous flight. Additional flight tests and reliability data gathering will be conducted in the coming weeks. Integration of ISR sensor payloads and cargo carrying capability test flights is set to occur early next year.
"The expertise of Northrop Grumman in unmanned systems combined with Bell's rotorcraft knowledge is what makes Fire-X so successful," said George Spongberg, Northrop Grumman Fire-X program manager. "We've been able to share key insights throughout development – allowing a seamless transition of autonomous flight systems software to a new airframe."
First flight was accomplished in 11 months after development began. It was achieved by integrating Fire Scout's proven autonomous systems developed for the U.S. Navy with the highly successful Bell 407 helicopter, a FAA-certified helicopter that's been in commercial service worldwide since 1996.
The 407 system can carry ISR sensors and a useful load of more than 3,200 pounds – for fuel, payloads and/or enhanced cargo hauling capabilities – internally or externally. Fire-X will also be able to conduct ISR missions up to 16 hours in endurance and various cargo missions in support of U.S. Army and Marine Corps requirements.
The Fire-X demonstration aircraft will retain the ability to be optionally piloted – a capability which may appeal to military users because of its added operational flexibility.
Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries. More information is available at www.bellhelicopter.com.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please go to www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
Northrop Grumman Press Release
"The speed which Fire-X was developed shows that a low-risk, fast-track solution can be safely flown using the proven MQ-8B Fire Scout's unmanned systems autonomous flight architecture," said Paul Meyer, sector vice president and general manager of the Advanced Programs and Technology Division at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. "We developed a VUAS that meets growing needs for cargo and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. We can now expand Fire-X's operational capabilities to meet emerging U.S. military requirements in all the Services and Special Operations Command."
First flight involved a short-duration hover to validate safe and reliable autonomous flight. Additional flight tests and reliability data gathering will be conducted in the coming weeks. Integration of ISR sensor payloads and cargo carrying capability test flights is set to occur early next year.
"The expertise of Northrop Grumman in unmanned systems combined with Bell's rotorcraft knowledge is what makes Fire-X so successful," said George Spongberg, Northrop Grumman Fire-X program manager. "We've been able to share key insights throughout development – allowing a seamless transition of autonomous flight systems software to a new airframe."
First flight was accomplished in 11 months after development began. It was achieved by integrating Fire Scout's proven autonomous systems developed for the U.S. Navy with the highly successful Bell 407 helicopter, a FAA-certified helicopter that's been in commercial service worldwide since 1996.
The 407 system can carry ISR sensors and a useful load of more than 3,200 pounds – for fuel, payloads and/or enhanced cargo hauling capabilities – internally or externally. Fire-X will also be able to conduct ISR missions up to 16 hours in endurance and various cargo missions in support of U.S. Army and Marine Corps requirements.
The Fire-X demonstration aircraft will retain the ability to be optionally piloted – a capability which may appeal to military users because of its added operational flexibility.
Bell Helicopter, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, manned and unmanned vertical lift aircraft and the pioneer of the revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft. Globally recognized for world-class customer service, innovation and superior quality, Bell's global workforce serves customers flying Bell aircraft in more than 120 countries. More information is available at www.bellhelicopter.com.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please go to www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
Northrop Grumman Press Release
Revisados los límites de responsabilidad para unificar reglas del Transporte Aéreo Internacional
Revisión de los límites de responsabilidad en virtud del artículo 24 del Convenio para la unificación de ciertas reglas para el Transporte Aéreo Internacional, hecho en Montreal el 28 de mayo de 1999.
http://boe.es/boe/dias/2010/12/17/pdfs/BOE-A-2010-19387.pdf
http://boe.es/boe/dias/2010/12/17/pdfs/BOE-A-2010-19387.pdf
China entrega primera unidad de versión mejorada de avión de pasajeros de corta distancia
El modelo fue desarrollado por la Corporación Internacional de Aviación de Xi'an y su primer vuelo de prueba se realizó en 2008. El gerente general de dicha firma, Jiang Jianjun, señaló que el Xinzhou-600 es una versión mejorada del modelo anterior ya que cuenta con una cabina más cómoda y un fuselaje mejor diseñado.
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Boeing Delivers Air Austral’s First Next-Generation 737-800
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General Atomics Completes First Aircraft Launch Using new electromagnetic aircraft launch system,
San Diego, Calif., December 20, 2010. General Atomics today celebrated a milestone with the launch of an F/A-18E aircraft using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. "This event marks the first time in over 50 years that the Navy has been able to launch a carrier-based aircraft using a system other than steam," said GA Electromagnetic Systems Division Vice President R. Scott Forney, III. "This milestone is an extraordinary accomplishment for General Atomics' EMALS program."
EMALS is the catapult launch system that is being designed for CVN-78 class aircraft carriers, replacing the steam catapults used on the current generation of aircraft carriers. As the EMALS prime contractor, GA was awarded a contract to produce the new catapult for CVN 78 in June 2009. The first components of the EMALS equipment are scheduled for delivery in 2011.
General Atomics
In Popular Science: The Navy's Next-Gen Electromagnetic Catapult System Hurls its First Planes Skyward
EMALS is the catapult launch system that is being designed for CVN-78 class aircraft carriers, replacing the steam catapults used on the current generation of aircraft carriers. As the EMALS prime contractor, GA was awarded a contract to produce the new catapult for CVN 78 in June 2009. The first components of the EMALS equipment are scheduled for delivery in 2011.
General Atomics
In Popular Science: The Navy's Next-Gen Electromagnetic Catapult System Hurls its First Planes Skyward
Fourth Airbus Military A400M makes first flight
Grizzly fleet ends 2010 with 1,000 hours in the air
The fourth Airbus Military A400M military airlifter has made its first flight – the culmination of a highly successful 2010 which also saw the fleet of Grizzly development aircraft complete just over 1,000 hours flight-time and 300 flights.
Known as Grizzly 4, the aircraft took off from Seville, Spain with a weight of 130 tonnes at 10h18 local time (GMT+1) and landed five hours and ten minutes later.
Experimental Test Pilot Klaus-Dietrich Flade captained the flight, supported by Experimental Test Pilot Christophe Cail. The crew also included Test Flight Engineers José Aragón-Gómez and, Bruno Bigand, and Flight Test Engineers José Casado-Corpas, and Catherine Schneider. Catherine is the first female Flight Test Engineer and test crew member to participate in an A400M first flight.
Grizzly 4 is the fourth of an eventual five aircraft which will conduct the 3,700 hour flight-test programme leading to first delivery in around two years time. It will be primarily dedicated to cargo and air-to-air refuelling operations and carries a medium flight-test instrumentation load.
Airbus Head of Flight Operations Fernando Alonso said: "The on-time first flight of Grizzly 4 highlights what has been an excellent first year of the flight-test programme. We end 2010 fully on schedule and with every expectation of rapidly building flight-hours and hitting our key test objectives in the year ahead. I am particularly proud of the seamless work done by the Airbus and Airbus Military teams in the Seville and Toulouse Flight Test Centres which has been instrumental in this achievement."
The maiden flight of Grizzly 4 followed the completion of a series of milestones in recent months – notably the first paratrooper jumps from the aircraft, which were highly successful and demonstrated the excellent potential of the aircraft for this military operation. Flights with the ramp and doors open have proceeded smoothly.
An extensive programme of flying the aircraft with simulated icing shapes attached to the wings and tail has been completed. These flights were performed by Airbus and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) flight crews and represent the first set of certification tests completed on the A400M.
Preliminary tests of protective kits for rough-field operations have been completed in preparation for next year´s trials.
Flight and ground load testing is complete, as is measurement of cruise performance. All major aircraft systems have been tested and flutter tests throughout the flight envelope are extremely close to completion.
The Europrop International (EPI) TP400 engines have been performing well, with the in-flight relight capability having been successfully demonstrated and ground starts following an overnight cold-soak recently performed. Behaviour of the auxiliary power unit has been excellent, and it has been started as high as 40,000ft.
Following the A400M's maiden flight on 11the December 2009, earlier this year Grizzly 2 and Grizzly 3 made their first flights in respectively April and July and their introduction into the fleet made possible the outstanding demonstrations of the A400M´s handling qualities at the Berlin and Farnborough airshows.
Airbus Military
lunes, 20 de diciembre de 2010
Alpha Unmanned Systems abandera el nacimiento de un nuevo mercado de operadores de Vehículos Aéreos no Tripulados
Desde el control de infraestructuras críticas al de estaciones de esquí, obras, polígonos industriales o urbanizaciones privadas, la utilización de flotas compuestas por sistemas aéreos no tripulados para prestar servicios de vigilancia, gestionados por compañías privadas, propietarias de los aparatos y responsables de su operación, es un mercado emergente y con gran proyección por el que está apostando fuerte Alpha Unmanned Systems, la empresa española a la vanguardia mundial en la fabricación de Uvas (Vehículos Aéreos no Tripulados )de pequeño tamaño propulsados por rotor.
El concepto seguridad es un valor en alza desde hace años en todos los países del mundo, acaparando grandes inversiones y esfuerzos tecnológicos. El empleo de sistemas aéreos no tripulados, más allá de su uso por las fuerzas y cuerpos de seguridad del Estado, está llamado a convertirse en una muy interesante opción para el sector privado. La gestión de los aparatos estaría en manos de empresas privadas que ofrecerían servicios de vigilancia aérea a clientes en un amplio abanico de actividades en las que, hasta ahora, o bien no se ha recurrido nunca al empleo de medios aéreos por su elevado costo o se están empleando helicópteros tripulados, con los inconvenientes económicos que, en términos de adquisición, mantenimiento y, ocasionalmente, sobre-exposición de riesgo para el piloto, acarrea.
Se trata así de ofrecer UAVs de pequeño tamaño, con un muy bajo coste de adquisición, operación y mantenimiento, frente al de un medio tripulado o de un UAV de gran tamaño, y que pueden ser operados remotamente desde tierra con una mínima formación, desde un despacho a golpe de ratón, para asumir tareas de vigilancia en las que el control aéreo de las zonas aportaría un enorme valor añadido y exitosos resultados, desde el control de fincas, a zonas de ejecución de obras, pistas de esquí, tendidos eléctricos, cualquier tipo de infraestructura crítica, etc.
Alpha Unmanned Systems ha recibido peticiones desde dentro y fuera de España, para incorporar sus UAVs a este segmento de actividad, que incluso en algunas áreas, tradicionalmente en manos del Estado, empieza a privatizarse, como se está viendo en países como Francia.
El radio geográfico perfecto para el empleo de estos aparatos en labores de vigilancia se sitúa en áreas de 10 a 100 km. cuadrados, reportando en tiempo real la cámara de los UAV cualquier movimiento que en la zona se produzca e incluso, en el caso de la cámara dual que porta el Sniper XL de Alpha Unmanned Systems, pudiendo obtenerse no sólo imágenes de identificación térmica, sino una imagen real de cualquier sujeto. Este helicóptero no tripulado, el último desarrollo de la empresa española, tiene unas dimensiones de 2 metros de largo por 2,5 de ancho (longitud de las palas del rotor), un peso máximo al despegue de 25 kg. y carga de pago de 5 kg., el Sniper XL, abarcando un ratio máximo de 35 kilómetros.
De menor tamaño es el Comando, un helicóptero eléctrico autónomo que está siendo utilizado por las fuerzas de operaciones especiales. Muy silencioso, está destinado a observar a muy corto alcance áreas de unos 10 km., sin ser visto y con la ventaja de despegue y aterrizaje desde cualquier punto que permite el rotor.
Para estas misiones Alpha Unmanned Systems ofrece así mismo el Atlantic, un UAV de ala fija y mayor envergadura, fabricado enteramente con materiales compuestos, con un radio de alcance en torno a los 100 km. y entre 6 y 8 horas de autonomía.
Alpha Unmanned System nace en 2006, gracias a la tecnología de la compañía española UAV Navigation, líder en el diseño y fabricación de pilotos automáticos para vehículos aéreos no tripulados, nace. En estos cuatro años ha revolucionado el ámbito de los aviones no tripulados, tanto en términos de coste como de eficiencia. En el muy restrictivo ámbito de los helicópteros aéreos no tripulados, la empresa española ha marcado un hito con sus desarrollos.
El coste efectividad de los aparatos de Alpha Unmanned Systems y su absoluto fácil manejo, son completamente automáticos, no tiene actualmente competencia en el sector, y aún menos en el ámbito de los impulsados por rotor que se están ofertando en todo el mundo. Además, en términos económicos, cuestan una fracción que otros UAV a la venta actualmente n el mercado exterior. Es un gran producto hecho por una entidad española de pequeño tamaño y enorme capacidad tecnológica que se ha ganado a pulso su lugar entre los principales fabricantes del mundo.
Alpha US
Eurocopter inicia las pruebas del segundo prototipo del helicóptero EC175
El segundo prototipo del EC175, cuyo primer vuelo ha tenido lugar hoy en la planta de Eurocopter de Marignane, Francia, sienta un nuevo hito en el desarrollo de este helicóptero de nueva generación.
El primer vuelo, durante el que el aparato estuvo en el aire 45 minutos, sirvió para validar cualidades básicas de manejo y el funcionamiento de los sistemas del bimotor EC175, que es un programa conjunto de Eurocopter y Aviation Industry Corporation of China. (AVIC). El vuelo sigue al inaugural del primer prototipo del EC175, llevado a cabo en Marignane en el mes de diciembre de 2009.
El reciente prototipo del EC175, configurado para operaciones de transporte en la industria del petróleo y el gas, dispone en especial de flotadores de emergencia, lanchas salvavidas externas, un equipo completo de radionavegación, sistemas de alerta HTAWS y de control de estado y gestión del helicóptero HUMS, de eslinga de carga y de grúa, aparte de un sistema de aire acondicionado de alto rendimiento. Por añadidura, el helicóptero se acerca ya a su versión
final, estando programada la certificación por parte de las autoridades para la segunda mitad de 2011. Así, las primeras entregas podrían tener lugar en 2012.
Al tiempo que se acelera el paso en las pruebas de vuelo y en el desarrollo del EC175 continúan las actividades del programa industrial conforme al calendario previsto. La línea de producción de estructuras del EC175 funciona en Harbin, China, y la cadena de montaje final de Marignane está lista para recibir los dos primeros fuselajes fabricados en aquel país en la configuración destinada a operaciones de transporte en el sector del petróleo y el gas. La entrega de la primera estructura proveniente de China a Eurocopter en Francia se espera para antes de finales de año, mientras que la segunda estructura llegará en los primeros meses de 2011.
De igual modo han arrancado las actividades de apoyo logístico del EC175, habiendo recaído en INDRA la elección para el desarrollo del primer simulador integral de vuelo (full-flight simulator).
"El trazado continuo que registra los puntuales logros obtenidos en el programa del EC175 es una prueba más del fuerte fundamento técnico, así como de las excelentes relaciones de trabajo existentes entre Eurocopter y AVIC, que se basan en tres décadas de cooperación", dijo Francis Combes, director del programa EC175 de Eurocopter.
El desarrollo conjunto del EC175, puesto en marcha en diciembre de 2006, está respaldado por nuevas e innovadoras herramientas informáticas que aportan un ahorro considerable de tiempo. El trabajo de desarrollo e industrialización se ha repartido equitativamente entre Eurocopter y AVIC en conformidad con las especialidades de cada empresa. De esta plataforma común nacen dos helicópteros diferentes: el EC175 – fabricado, vendido y apoyado por Eurocopter en
Marignane; y el Z15 – producido, comercializado y apoyado por el grupo AVIC.
Hasta la fecha, 14 clientes han firmado 114 compromisos de adquisición del EC175.
El EC175 es un helicóptero polivalente de la clase de siete toneladas, que encaja en la gama de productos de Eurocopter entre las familias del AS365 Dauphin (cuatro a cinco toneladas) y delAS332/EC225 Super Puma (nueve a once toneladas). El aparato, que se beneficia de la combinación de probadas y avanzadas tecnologías, ofrece excelentes prestaciones y fiabilidad.
Aparte de la versión dirigida al mercado del petróleo y el gas, el desarrollo del EC175 apunta también a misiones de búsqueda y salvamento, además del transporte sanitario. Por otro lado, el aparato puede satisfacer las necesidades de transporte VIP y corporativo de la industria de la aviación comercial. Según la configuración, el EC175 tiene capacidad hasta para 16 pasajeros.
De la propulsión del EC175 se encargan dos motores Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67E de doble canal, con regulación de combustible por FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) de nueva generación. Equipado con un sistema de aviónica completamente inédito, el EC175 dispone de elementos de interfaz entre hombre y máquina efectivos y de sencillo manejo, que reducen considerablemente la carga de trabajo del piloto.
Eurocopter
Empresas andaluzas del sector aeronáutico, defensa y seguridad conocen las oportunidades de negocio en Rusia
Una delegación de 15 empresas de sector aeronáutico, defensa y seguridad han conocido las oportunidades de negocio que ofrece Rusia
Las jornadas contaron con la participación de importantes personalidades del ámbito aeroespacial tales como Bychkov Mikhail y Myasnikov Alexander, director y subdirector, respectivamente, del departamento de Cosmos y Sistemas Especiales de la oficina federal «Rosoboronexport», Petrov Dmitry, director de la empresa «Vertolioti Rossii», que aglutina todas las compañías constructoras de helicópteros en Rusia; Vorobiev Alexander, director del complejo científico industrial ¨Avionica¨ que gestiona sistemas de mando de aviones y Maksimova Ekaterina, vicedirectora del departamento de la ¨Corporación Irkut¨, que se dedica a la fabricación aviones SU y de negocios.
Texto completo aquí: http://www.aerotendencias.com/industria-aeronautica/2463-empresas-andaluzas-del-sector-aeronautico-defensa-y-seguridad-conocen-las-oportunidades-de-negocio-en-rusia
Las jornadas contaron con la participación de importantes personalidades del ámbito aeroespacial tales como Bychkov Mikhail y Myasnikov Alexander, director y subdirector, respectivamente, del departamento de Cosmos y Sistemas Especiales de la oficina federal «Rosoboronexport», Petrov Dmitry, director de la empresa «Vertolioti Rossii», que aglutina todas las compañías constructoras de helicópteros en Rusia; Vorobiev Alexander, director del complejo científico industrial ¨Avionica¨ que gestiona sistemas de mando de aviones y Maksimova Ekaterina, vicedirectora del departamento de la ¨Corporación Irkut¨, que se dedica a la fabricación aviones SU y de negocios.
Texto completo aquí: http://www.aerotendencias.com/industria-aeronautica/2463-empresas-andaluzas-del-sector-aeronautico-defensa-y-seguridad-conocen-las-oportunidades-de-negocio-en-rusia
New 4-bladed composite-material propeller for Mustangs and Twin Mustangs
A completely new 4-bladed composite propeller including control system was developed by MT-Propeller for the P-82 / P-51 Twin Mustang and Mustang. The initial flight tests, which were performed successfully at beginning of December 2010, had shown better climb, performance and better top speed.
The original propeller shape and composite spinner design remains unchanged.
With this new development MT-propeller is able to supply new generation propellers for the Mustang series.
MT Propellers
The original propeller shape and composite spinner design remains unchanged.
With this new development MT-propeller is able to supply new generation propellers for the Mustang series.
MT Propellers
sábado, 18 de diciembre de 2010
El Tigre HAD francés también efectúa su primer vuelo
Marignane, Francia, 17 de diciembre de 2010
El primer vuelo del helicóptero Tigre HAD de Apoyo y Destrucción desarrollado para Francia tuvo lugar en la planta de Eurocopter de Marignane. Eso significa un paso importante hacia el "Bloque 1" de la calificación inicial del Tigre HAD, una de las cuatro versiones de la familia Tigre de helicópteros de combate polivalentes de Eurocopter.
En los próximos meses, Eurocopter llevará a cabo vuelos de prueba y de desarrollo del Tigre
HAD, conjuntamente con el primer Tigre HAD español, que reanudó las series de pruebas en
vuelo hace tres meses, a raíz de su traslado a España y de su puesta a punto.
El Tigre HAD tiene un peso máximo al despegue de 6,6 toneladas, un motor MTR390 de
potencia incrementada, un sistema óptico de visión perfeccionado, un interrogador de identificación amigo-enemigo (IFF, por sus siglas en inglés), así como una protección balística mejorada y un nuevo sistema de combate electrónico.
Por añadidura, el Tigre HAD francés podrá lanzar misiles Hellfire aire-tierra, por lo que tendrá
capacidad para llevar a cabo misiones polivalentes cubriendo así todo un abanico de necesidades operacionales, incluidas las de reconocimiento armado, apoyo en combate y ataque.
Hasta la fecha se ha cursado el pedido de 64 Tigre HAD: 40 por parte de Francia y 24 por
España (seis de ellos son aparatos transformados ("retrofit") de helicópteros en versión HAP
entregados anteriormente).
La familia de modernos helicópteros de combate Tigre está disponible en cuatro versiones
principales, de las que se han pedido un total de 206 unidades. En la actualidad vuelan 64 Tigre en cuatro países: Francia, Alemania, España y Australia. Tres de los aparatos franceses han prestado servicio con éxito en el teatro de operaciones de Afganistán durante más de 16 meses.
EUROCOPTER- Primer vuelo del NH90 TTH español
El primer helicóptero de transporte táctico NH90 TTH español realiza su primer vuelo en las instalaciones de Eurocopter de Marignane
Marignane (Francia), 17 de diciembre de 2010
Eurocopter ha efectuado hoy el primer vuelo del helicóptero de transporte táctico NH90 TTH español, que marca un nuevo paso en este programa multinacional de aeronave de ala eotatoria. La misión, de una hora, se llevó a cabo a partir de las instalaciones de Eurocopter en Marignane (Francia).
Un equipo multidisciplinario de Eurocopter España ha contribuido a este destacado hito dentro del programa NH90 español, que es el primero de este modelo dotado con motores GE CT7-8F5. El helicóptero se transferirá a Albacete en la primavera de 2011 para proceder al desarrollo de los ensayos en vuelo de cara a su plena cualificación por parte del Ministerio de Defensa español, previa a la entrega final a las Fuerzas Armadas, programada para 2012.
Los dos primeros NH90 españoles están construidos por Eurocopter en Marignane, mientras que los otros 43 encargados se fabricarán en Albacete, gracias al establecimiento de la Línea de Ensamblaje Final (FAL, con sus iniciales en inglés) en el pasado mes de septiembre.
El NH90 TTH, de 11 ton., está hecho a la medida para las misiones tácticas, entre las que se incluyen búsqueda y salvamento, recuperación de personal y evacuación de heridos, con capacidad de operación diurna y nocturna en todo tipo de entornos. Como el más moderno helicóptero de su clase, el bimotor de mediano tamaño NH90 se caracteriza por un alto nivel de integración de sistemas, habilitados alrededor de un núcleo de sistema de aviónica con un bus dual, una cabina de pilotaje de cristal líquido con pantallas multifuncionales, mandos eléctricos (fly-by-wire) y control de vuelo automático de cuatro ejes.
El NH90 está gestionado por NHIndustries, un consorcio propiedad de AgustaWestland (32 por ciento), Eurocopter (62,5 por ciento) y Fokker Aerostructures (5,5 por ciento). Los pedidos en firme de todas las versiones del NH90 alcanzan los 529 helicópteros para 19 fuerzas armadas de 14 naciones: Francia, Alemania, Italia, Holanda, Portugal, Finlandia, Noruega, Suecia, Grecia, Omán, Australia, Nueva Zelanda, España y Bélgica.
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EUROCOPTER- Primer vuelo del NH90 TTH español
Marignane (Francia), 17 de diciembre de 2010
Eurocopter ha efectuado hoy el primer vuelo del helicóptero de transporte táctico NH90 TTH español, que marca un nuevo paso en este programa multinacional de aeronave de ala eotatoria. La misión, de una hora, se llevó a cabo a partir de las instalaciones de Eurocopter en Marignane (Francia).
Un equipo multidisciplinario de Eurocopter España ha contribuido a este destacado hito dentro del programa NH90 español, que es el primero de este modelo dotado con motores GE CT7-8F5. El helicóptero se transferirá a Albacete en la primavera de 2011 para proceder al desarrollo de los ensayos en vuelo de cara a su plena cualificación por parte del Ministerio de Defensa español, previa a la entrega final a las Fuerzas Armadas, programada para 2012.
Los dos primeros NH90 españoles están construidos por Eurocopter en Marignane, mientras que los otros 43 encargados se fabricarán en Albacete, gracias al establecimiento de la Línea de Ensamblaje Final (FAL, con sus iniciales en inglés) en el pasado mes de septiembre.
El NH90 TTH, de 11 ton., está hecho a la medida para las misiones tácticas, entre las que se incluyen búsqueda y salvamento, recuperación de personal y evacuación de heridos, con capacidad de operación diurna y nocturna en todo tipo de entornos. Como el más moderno helicóptero de su clase, el bimotor de mediano tamaño NH90 se caracteriza por un alto nivel de integración de sistemas, habilitados alrededor de un núcleo de sistema de aviónica con un bus dual, una cabina de pilotaje de cristal líquido con pantallas multifuncionales, mandos eléctricos (fly-by-wire) y control de vuelo automático de cuatro ejes.
El NH90 está gestionado por NHIndustries, un consorcio propiedad de AgustaWestland (32 por ciento), Eurocopter (62,5 por ciento) y Fokker Aerostructures (5,5 por ciento). Los pedidos en firme de todas las versiones del NH90 alcanzan los 529 helicópteros para 19 fuerzas armadas de 14 naciones: Francia, Alemania, Italia, Holanda, Portugal, Finlandia, Noruega, Suecia, Grecia, Omán, Australia, Nueva Zelanda, España y Bélgica.
viernes, 17 de diciembre de 2010
Con la demanda de OCU comienzan los problemas contra AENA
La demanda había sido inicialmente pensada contra la Unión Sindical de Controladores Aéreos (USCA) por la comisión de un delito contra el tráfico aéreo en su variante de sedición porque, a su juicio, fue este colectivo el que instigó el paro que provocó el cierre del espacio aéreo, lo cual estima que ha perjudicado a más de 600.000 consumidores. Sin embargo finalmente no ha sucedido así ya que según precisó Antonio Joya, responsable de comunicación de OCU, "una sanción penal a este colectivo no tendría efectos prácticos sobre los consumidores".
Texto completo: http://www.tecnoaereo.com/con-la-demanda-de-ocu-comienzan-los-problemas-contra-aena
Texto completo: http://www.tecnoaereo.com/con-la-demanda-de-ocu-comienzan-los-problemas-contra-aena
'Pocket airports' would link neighborhoods by air
A little over a year ago, we told you about NASA's Green Flight Challenge that is offering US$1.6 million in production funds to the winning design for a for low-cost, quiet, short take-off personal aircraft, that require little if any fossil fuel. The competition, to be decided next July, is being run by NASA's light-aircraft partner CAFE (Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency), which envisions the resulting Suburban Air Vehicles (SAVs) taking off and landing at small neighborhood "pocket airports." At last week's Future of Electric Vehicles conference, CAFE president Dr. Brien Seeley outlined just how those airports would work.
Full text and images: http://www.gizmag.com/pocket-airports-would-link-neighborhoods-by-air/17296/
Full text and images: http://www.gizmag.com/pocket-airports-would-link-neighborhoods-by-air/17296/
Chineese AVIC International buys Teledyne Continental Motors
December 14, 2010 – Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) ("Teledyne") and AVIC International Holding Corporation ("AVIC International") announced today an agreement to sell Teledyne's general aviation piston engine business to Technify Motor (USA) LTD., a subsidiary of AVIC International, for $186 million in cash. Under the transaction, AVIC International will acquire Teledyne Continental Motors, Inc. ("Continental Motors") and Teledyne Mattituck Services, Inc.
Headquartered in Mobile, Ala., Continental Motors is a leading manufacturer of FAA-certified piston engines, as well as spare parts and components, used in small propeller-driven general aviation aircraft around the world. Continental Motors employs approximately 400 workers in Mobile, and has been a highly reliable manufacturer of commercial aircraft piston engines for more than 80 years. Continental Motors also maintains service centers in Fairhope, Ala. and Mattituck, N.Y.
With major customers such as Boeing, Airbus, Honeywell and Snecma, AVIC International is a trusted supplier and partner of leading aviation companies in the U.S. and around the world. The transaction will enhance the ability of Continental Motors to compete globally, especially in growing overseas markets, such as China. Today, Continental Motors' primary markets are the U.S. and Europe. On the other hand, China opens one of the world's largest potential markets for general aviation aircraft, due to its growing population, large geographical area and expanding infrastructure. Compared to 230,000 general aviation aircraft in the U.S, China has approximately 900 small aircraft operating in the country. That number is expected to grow over the next decade, raising demand for FAA-certified piston engines.
AVIC International was attracted to Continental Motors' long history in the general aviation market and the company's reputation for product quality, safety and service. With the acquisition of Continental Motors, AVIC International is making a principal commitment to the Mobile region. AVIC International expects to retain the senior management of Continental Motors and maintain Continental Motors' global headquarters in Mobile, Ala. Furthermore, the transaction sets the stage for new hires of skilled workers in Mobile, as international demand for piston-powered aircraft would result in increased engine manufacturing at Continental Motors. AVIC International also plans continued investment and upgrades in Continental Motors' operations, as well as increased research and new product development.
"I am excited about the opportunity to work with the AVIC International team," said Rhett Ross, President of Continental Motors. "AVIC International will greatly strengthen Continental Motors' market access. In addition, increased investment will accelerate new products, such as Continental Motors' TD-300 diesel engine, which is well-suited to growing regions given international fuel availability. The transaction will allow Continental Motors to continue to be a global leader in the general aviation piston engine industry."
"The sale of Continental Motors to AVIC International is the right long-term solution for Continental Motors, its workforce and the Gulf Coast Community," said Robert Mehrabian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne. "This sale allows Teledyne to focus on its core businesses, while ensuring a bright future for Continental Motors to build on its long, successful history as a manufacturer of proven piston engines for general aviation aircraft. This will significantly enhance Continental Motors' opportunity to enter the global market for the sale and service of general aviation piston engines."
"AVIC International is eager to begin its collaboration with Continental Motors, continuing its reputation as a highly respected maker of FAA-certified piston engines," said Wu Guangquan, President & CEO, AVIC International. "We are impressed with Continental Motors' products, employees and facilities. Furthermore, we were attracted to Mobile's international environment focus and the continually growing concentration of aviation-related international companies in the Mobile area. We look forward to working with current leadership at Continental Motors to expand the Continental Motors' facility to supply expected growth in the general aviation market worldwide, in particular, to ensure safe and reliable aircraft operations for all customers."
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011. The acquisition of Continental Motors by AVIC International is subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and by the U.S. Government's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), as well as obtaining all relevant Chinese Government Approvals.
Continental Motors and its predecessors produced their first commercial aircraft engine in 1929 and have been in continuous production ever since. The company's current engines range from 100 to 350 horsepower and are used in small general aviation aircraft for personal and business use. Continental Motors does not produce or use military or defense-related technology.
A brief presentation summarizing the proposed transaction and growth opportunities will be posted to Continental Motors' website at www.genuinecontinental.aero
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic subsystems, instrumentation and communication products, engineered systems, aerospace engines, and energy and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies' operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
About AVIC International
AVIC International Holding Corporation, headquartered in Beijing, China, is a multinational commercial business with 60 international offices and 7 listed companies whose businesses operate in world aviation subcontracts and commercial aircraft sale and after-sale service, trade and logistics, luxury consumer and retail, real estate, industry manufacturing and resource development. In 2009, AVIC International has consolidated annual sales of approximately US$ 6 billion. With over 30 years of aerospace manufacturing and sales experience, AVIC International's aviation customers include Boeing, Airbus, Snecma and Honeywell. For more information, visit AVIC International's website at www.avic-intl.cn
Teledyne Continental Motors
Headquartered in Mobile, Ala., Continental Motors is a leading manufacturer of FAA-certified piston engines, as well as spare parts and components, used in small propeller-driven general aviation aircraft around the world. Continental Motors employs approximately 400 workers in Mobile, and has been a highly reliable manufacturer of commercial aircraft piston engines for more than 80 years. Continental Motors also maintains service centers in Fairhope, Ala. and Mattituck, N.Y.
With major customers such as Boeing, Airbus, Honeywell and Snecma, AVIC International is a trusted supplier and partner of leading aviation companies in the U.S. and around the world. The transaction will enhance the ability of Continental Motors to compete globally, especially in growing overseas markets, such as China. Today, Continental Motors' primary markets are the U.S. and Europe. On the other hand, China opens one of the world's largest potential markets for general aviation aircraft, due to its growing population, large geographical area and expanding infrastructure. Compared to 230,000 general aviation aircraft in the U.S, China has approximately 900 small aircraft operating in the country. That number is expected to grow over the next decade, raising demand for FAA-certified piston engines.
AVIC International was attracted to Continental Motors' long history in the general aviation market and the company's reputation for product quality, safety and service. With the acquisition of Continental Motors, AVIC International is making a principal commitment to the Mobile region. AVIC International expects to retain the senior management of Continental Motors and maintain Continental Motors' global headquarters in Mobile, Ala. Furthermore, the transaction sets the stage for new hires of skilled workers in Mobile, as international demand for piston-powered aircraft would result in increased engine manufacturing at Continental Motors. AVIC International also plans continued investment and upgrades in Continental Motors' operations, as well as increased research and new product development.
"I am excited about the opportunity to work with the AVIC International team," said Rhett Ross, President of Continental Motors. "AVIC International will greatly strengthen Continental Motors' market access. In addition, increased investment will accelerate new products, such as Continental Motors' TD-300 diesel engine, which is well-suited to growing regions given international fuel availability. The transaction will allow Continental Motors to continue to be a global leader in the general aviation piston engine industry."
"The sale of Continental Motors to AVIC International is the right long-term solution for Continental Motors, its workforce and the Gulf Coast Community," said Robert Mehrabian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne. "This sale allows Teledyne to focus on its core businesses, while ensuring a bright future for Continental Motors to build on its long, successful history as a manufacturer of proven piston engines for general aviation aircraft. This will significantly enhance Continental Motors' opportunity to enter the global market for the sale and service of general aviation piston engines."
"AVIC International is eager to begin its collaboration with Continental Motors, continuing its reputation as a highly respected maker of FAA-certified piston engines," said Wu Guangquan, President & CEO, AVIC International. "We are impressed with Continental Motors' products, employees and facilities. Furthermore, we were attracted to Mobile's international environment focus and the continually growing concentration of aviation-related international companies in the Mobile area. We look forward to working with current leadership at Continental Motors to expand the Continental Motors' facility to supply expected growth in the general aviation market worldwide, in particular, to ensure safe and reliable aircraft operations for all customers."
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011. The acquisition of Continental Motors by AVIC International is subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and by the U.S. Government's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), as well as obtaining all relevant Chinese Government Approvals.
Continental Motors and its predecessors produced their first commercial aircraft engine in 1929 and have been in continuous production ever since. The company's current engines range from 100 to 350 horsepower and are used in small general aviation aircraft for personal and business use. Continental Motors does not produce or use military or defense-related technology.
A brief presentation summarizing the proposed transaction and growth opportunities will be posted to Continental Motors' website at www.genuinecontinental.aero
About Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic subsystems, instrumentation and communication products, engineered systems, aerospace engines, and energy and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies' operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
About AVIC International
AVIC International Holding Corporation, headquartered in Beijing, China, is a multinational commercial business with 60 international offices and 7 listed companies whose businesses operate in world aviation subcontracts and commercial aircraft sale and after-sale service, trade and logistics, luxury consumer and retail, real estate, industry manufacturing and resource development. In 2009, AVIC International has consolidated annual sales of approximately US$ 6 billion. With over 30 years of aerospace manufacturing and sales experience, AVIC International's aviation customers include Boeing, Airbus, Snecma and Honeywell. For more information, visit AVIC International's website at www.avic-intl.cn
Teledyne Continental Motors
jueves, 16 de diciembre de 2010
Phantom Ray arrives in Dryden ahead of flight tests
December 13 was frigid in St. Louis with the temperature about 16 degrees, but it was a good day to fly, especially for one of NASA’s Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) and Boeing’s Phantom Ray. The two aircraft made aviation history on the same flight, thanks to some way-out-of-the-box thinking and a special adapter, both courtesy of Boeing engineers.
“I have to admit that when the idea of using the SCA to transport the Phantom Ray was first proposed, there was some level of apprehension on my part,” said Craig Brown, Phantom Ray program manager. “However, once the idea started to take shape and we began meeting with NASA, my apprehension quickly turned to excitement. Pulling it off in such a short amount of time is a real credit to the Phantom Ray team and NASA, and is a real feat of engineering.”
http://www.boeing.com/Features/2010/12/bds_phantom_ray_12_10_10.html
“I have to admit that when the idea of using the SCA to transport the Phantom Ray was first proposed, there was some level of apprehension on my part,” said Craig Brown, Phantom Ray program manager. “However, once the idea started to take shape and we began meeting with NASA, my apprehension quickly turned to excitement. Pulling it off in such a short amount of time is a real credit to the Phantom Ray team and NASA, and is a real feat of engineering.”
http://www.boeing.com/Features/2010/12/bds_phantom_ray_12_10_10.html
Northrop Grumman's X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Nearly Set For First Flight
The first unmanned aircraft designed as a carrier-based strike jet is almost ready to take to the air for the first time, U.S. Navy officials have confirmed.
Northrop Grumman’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) drone has been performing taxi tests for several weeks at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., as engineers run the aircraft through a long series of pre-flight tests and checks.
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Northrop Grumman’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) drone has been performing taxi tests for several weeks at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., as engineers run the aircraft through a long series of pre-flight tests and checks.
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Russia to start Mi-38 production in 2013 after PW127 engine supply resolved
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Achieves Overall 2010 Flight Test Target
"We exceeded our 394-flight goal and expect to meet our overall test-point goal this year by reaching ahead and working 2011 test points," said J.D. McFarlan, Lockheed Martin vice president of F-35 Test and Verification. "While we are still behind on our overall STOVL variant testing, we are working through a plan to get us back on track."
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Superjet 100 Delivery Delayed Again
After several rounds of delay, Sukhoi was pressing hard to meet the 2010 in-service goal, but now is having to satisfy itself with obtaining a partial Russian certification, which is still planned by year-end. Approval of some technical issues also is being deferred, with Basic Area Navigation performance and Category III landing capabilities not due to be finalized until next year, Sukhoi officials acknowledge.
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RAF's FSTA (A330 tanker) makes first dry contacts
The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT Future Strategic Transport Aircraft (FSTA) for the UK´s Royal Air Force has successfully completed its first contacts with a receiver aircraft.
In a 2 hour 40 min sortie from Getafe near Madrid on 13th December, the FSTA conducted a series of dry contacts with a F-18 fighter of the Spanish Air Force as planned.
The contacts were made using the Fuselage Refuelling Unit (FRU), consisting of a hose and drogue similar to those fitted under the wings, and which is also developed and supplied by Cobham of the UK.
In the course of that flight and a subsequent sortie, contacts were successfully performed thoughout the refuelling flight-envelope at altitudes from 8,000ft to 35,000ft and speeds from 180kt to 325kt.
This is the first time that the FRU has been used to make contact and means that all of the A330 MRTT´s refuelling systems have now completed contacts – they are the FRU, underwing hose-and-drogue, and the Airbus Military Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS), plus the Universal Aerial Refuelling Receptacle Slipway Installation (UARRSI) used to receive fuel from another tanker.
Head of Airbus Military Derivatives Antonio Caramazana said: "It is very satisfying to see the FRU in operation and demonstrating the final element in the A330 MRTT´s refuelling system. We look forward to executing wet contacts in the coming days to reinforce the status of the A330 MRTT as the world´s most advanced and proven transport/tanker."
Airbus Military
miércoles, 15 de diciembre de 2010
Airbus to miss A380 delivery target due to Qantas incident
Airbus will miss its delivery target of 20 A380s this year because of disruptions resulting from the uncontained failure of a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine, which forced a Qantas A380 to make an emergency landing in early November.
The manufacturer now says it will deliver 19 A380s this year, whereas Airbus executive vice-president of programmes Tom Williams said in May that it was looking to deliver "20 or over 20" of the type.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/12/15/350962/airbus-to-miss-a380-delivery-target-due-to-qantas-incident.html
The manufacturer now says it will deliver 19 A380s this year, whereas Airbus executive vice-president of programmes Tom Williams said in May that it was looking to deliver "20 or over 20" of the type.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/12/15/350962/airbus-to-miss-a380-delivery-target-due-to-qantas-incident.html
Boeing ha decidido retirar del mercado EL 787-3 Dreamliner ante la falta de interés del mercado.
El -3 era la versión de corto recorrido (6.500 kilómetros frente a más de 15.000 kilóemtros de alcance de los Boeing 787-8 y Boeing 787-9) y con una capacidad de 296 pasajeros en dos clases frente a 223 en tres clases del Boeing 787-8 y 259 pasajeros en tres clases del Boeing 787-9.
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http://fly-news.es/industria/boeing-787-3-dreamliner-cancelado-por-boeing/
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http://fly-news.es/industria/boeing-787-3-dreamliner-cancelado-por-boeing/
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