 AFP | EEUU amenaza con sanciones a la UE por los subsidios a Airbus AFP El representante estadounidense de Comercio, Ron Kirk, anunció en un comunicado que su país volvería a remitir el caso a la OMC para su consulta y afirmó que la UE había "acordado nuevas subvenciones para el desarrollo de Airbus". ... EE.UU. amenaza con sanciones a Unión Europea por subsidios a AirbusElEspectador.com EEUU dice que UE no cumplió con dictamen de OMC sobre Airbus2001.com.ve los 8 artículos informativos » |
lunes, 12 de diciembre de 2011
EEUU amenaza con sanciones a la UE por los subsidios a Airbus - AFP
EEUU amenaza con sanciones a la UE por los subsidios a Airbus - AFP:
USAF inspects F-22 EOS ( Emergency Oxygen System)
USAF inspects F-22 EOS: The US Air Force (USAF) has begun an immediate action Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) on the F-22 Raptor’s Emergency Oxygen System (EOS) to ensure full functionality in the wake of its increased usage under current operating procedures.
Airbus Starts Joining The First A350 XWB Front Fuselage
Airbus Starts Joining The First A350 XWB Front Fuselage: Static Airframe To Be Used For Ground Testing Airbus has started joining the first 69-foot long front fuselage section for the A350 XWB in Saint-Nazaire, France. This phase will continue over the coming weeks, and once completed, the front fuselage will be transported by Beluga to the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. It will be the first major section of the A350 XWB to enter the final assembly line.
Más de 1.300 controladores se querellan contra directivos de Aena
Madrid.- Un año después de que el Consejo de Ministros decretara el cierre del espacio aéreo español, la militarización de las torres de control y el estado de alarma, más de 1.300 de los 2.400 controladores aéreos han presentado una querella criminal contra el presidente y cuatro directivos de Aena que ocupaban esos cargos en aquellas fechas.
noticia completa: Más de 1.300 controladores se querellan contra directivos de Aena7,000th Airbus aircraft delivered – an A321 to US Airways
Airbus builds 1,000 eco-efficient aircraft in just under two years
12 DECEMBER 2011 PRESS RELEASE
Airbus delivered today its 7,000th aircraft, an A321, to US Airways – the airline that operates the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world – from the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. This milestone comes just two years after the delivery of Airbus’ 6,000th aircraft which underlines the continued vibrancy of the commercial aviation sector and the market’s clear vote for eco-efficient aircraft.
The 1,000th Airbus delivery was an A340-300 that went to Air France in 1993, nineteen years after the first Airbus aircraft was delivered – an A300B2 also to Air France, in 1974. The 2,000th delivery was six years later in 1999. It took half that time, just three years, to get to the 3,000th delivery in 2002 and three more years to reach 4,000 deliveries. The tempo went up another notch taking Airbus only two years to hand over its 5,000th aircraft, an A330-200 to Qantas in December 2007. The 6,000th Airbus was an A380 which was delivered to Emirates in January 2010.
“It’s particularly fitting that our 7,000th aircraft is an A321 going to US Airways. The airline not only operates the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world; with over 220 A320 Family aircraft flying in US Airways colours today, they also operate the largest fleet of our best-selling, eco-efficient A320 Family,” said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. “This milestone is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of Airbus teams around the world. We have improved efficiencies company-wide and this has enabled us to deliver record numbers of latest generation aircraft at continually increasing rates, with an environmental footprint ever decreasing.”
“Airbus has been a long-term strategic partner to US Airways. Today we celebrate a significant milestone in Airbus’ history,” said US Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Parker. “It is an honor to be the recipient of their 7,000th delivery. On behalf of the 32,000 employees at US Airways, we applaud this tremendous accomplishment and look forward to a continued successful partnership.”
By the end of the year, US Airways will operate a fleet of 93 A319s, 72 A320s, 63 A321s and 16 A330s. The airline also has firm orders for an additional 58 A320 Family aircraft, eight A330 aircraft and 22 A350 XWBs on backlog.
Over 8,200 A320 Family aircraft have already been ordered and more than 4,900 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality with the current A320, making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
12 DECEMBER 2011 PRESS RELEASE
Airbus delivered today its 7,000th aircraft, an A321, to US Airways – the airline that operates the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world – from the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. This milestone comes just two years after the delivery of Airbus’ 6,000th aircraft which underlines the continued vibrancy of the commercial aviation sector and the market’s clear vote for eco-efficient aircraft.
The 1,000th Airbus delivery was an A340-300 that went to Air France in 1993, nineteen years after the first Airbus aircraft was delivered – an A300B2 also to Air France, in 1974. The 2,000th delivery was six years later in 1999. It took half that time, just three years, to get to the 3,000th delivery in 2002 and three more years to reach 4,000 deliveries. The tempo went up another notch taking Airbus only two years to hand over its 5,000th aircraft, an A330-200 to Qantas in December 2007. The 6,000th Airbus was an A380 which was delivered to Emirates in January 2010.
“It’s particularly fitting that our 7,000th aircraft is an A321 going to US Airways. The airline not only operates the largest fleet of Airbus aircraft in the world; with over 220 A320 Family aircraft flying in US Airways colours today, they also operate the largest fleet of our best-selling, eco-efficient A320 Family,” said Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO. “This milestone is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of Airbus teams around the world. We have improved efficiencies company-wide and this has enabled us to deliver record numbers of latest generation aircraft at continually increasing rates, with an environmental footprint ever decreasing.”
“Airbus has been a long-term strategic partner to US Airways. Today we celebrate a significant milestone in Airbus’ history,” said US Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Parker. “It is an honor to be the recipient of their 7,000th delivery. On behalf of the 32,000 employees at US Airways, we applaud this tremendous accomplishment and look forward to a continued successful partnership.”
By the end of the year, US Airways will operate a fleet of 93 A319s, 72 A320s, 63 A321s and 16 A330s. The airline also has firm orders for an additional 58 A320 Family aircraft, eight A330 aircraft and 22 A350 XWBs on backlog.
Over 8,200 A320 Family aircraft have already been ordered and more than 4,900 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality with the current A320, making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
Mexican Air Force takes delivery of Airbus Military C295
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This order is in addition to the five C295s delivered last year and that the Mexican Secretary of Defence already operates.
The primary use of the aircraft will be transport of troops and paratroops. It can also be readily configured for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) or can carry up to nine tonnes of palletized or bulk cargo.
The capabilities of the C295 aircraft make it ideal for military missions, both tactical and logistic, as well as for civic/humanitarian missions in which its short take-off and landing (STOL) abilities are essential to provide access to remote locations.
“When a customer comes back, that is due to the high quality of the product. We are proud to provide the Mexican Air Force a new C295 to keep on fulfilling the most demanding requirements from the Mexican Secretary of Defence”, said Airbus Military Head of Programmes, Rafael Tentor.
The Mexican Air Force, Navy, and Federal Police have acquired products from the entire family of Airbus Military Light and Medium aircraft including: ten C295 (including this latest delivery), seven CN235 (six of them in Maritime Patrol version), and ten C212 (eight of them in Maritime Patrol version).
To date, Airbus Military has sold 86 C295 to 14 different operators.
This order is in addition to the five C295s delivered last year and that the Mexican Secretary of Defence already operates.
The primary use of the aircraft will be transport of troops and paratroops. It can also be readily configured for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) or can carry up to nine tonnes of palletized or bulk cargo.
The capabilities of the C295 aircraft make it ideal for military missions, both tactical and logistic, as well as for civic/humanitarian missions in which its short take-off and landing (STOL) abilities are essential to provide access to remote locations.
“When a customer comes back, that is due to the high quality of the product. We are proud to provide the Mexican Air Force a new C295 to keep on fulfilling the most demanding requirements from the Mexican Secretary of Defence”, said Airbus Military Head of Programmes, Rafael Tentor.
The Mexican Air Force, Navy, and Federal Police have acquired products from the entire family of Airbus Military Light and Medium aircraft including: ten C295 (including this latest delivery), seven CN235 (six of them in Maritime Patrol version), and ten C212 (eight of them in Maritime Patrol version).
To date, Airbus Military has sold 86 C295 to 14 different operators.
Two new orders of Eurocopter EC225 confirmed at LIMA 2011. EC225 remains the preferred heavy helicopter for offshore operations in Malaysia
Eurocopter Malaysia keeps up its 100% market share in the heavy helicopter category for offshore operations in Malaysia with two EC225 helicopter orders confirmed at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition 2011 (LIMA), in addition to eight others operating in the country.
Langkawi, Malaysia, 12 December 2011
As an affirmation of its leading position in the provision of heavy helicopters for the oil and gas segment in Malaysia, Eurocopter Malaysia received confirmation for the order of two brand new EC225 helicopters at LIMA 2011. Acquired by MHS Aviation and Awan Inspirasi for one aircraft each, the EC225s will be deployed for offshore operations.
“Eurocopter has been investing in Malaysia since 2002, and have supported many of our partners in their growth over the years,” said Pierre Nardelli, President & CEO of Eurocopter Malaysia. “MHS Aviation and Awan Inspirasi have been our valued customers since the day they started their operations, and we are committed to continue providing them with our utmost support.”
Indeed, with presence in Kerteh and Miri providing technical support to MHS Aviation and Awan Inspirasi respectively, Eurocopter Malaysia ensures dedicated support is provided to maximize the availability of its aircraft and reduced maintenance cost for its customers.
Already a reference helicopter with over 100 EC225s sold worldwide for offshore operations, this twin-engine rotary-wing aircraft is clearly the preferred choice in the oil and gas segment in Malaysia as well – all eight heavy helicopters operating in Malaysia are Eurocopter’s EC225.
With the success of the EC225 in offshore operations in Malaysia, the country has been selected to house the state-of-the-art EC225/EC725 full-flight simulator. To be set up in the Eurocopter Malaysia Simulator Centre in 2012, it will provide training on this helicopter type to all of Asia and Oceania territories. This is in line with Eurocopter’s global strategy to put safety as its number one priority, and the development of training centres around the world to provide simulator training as the safest and most cost-efficient means of training to operate in demanding and complex missions.
With these two orders and eight other civil helicopter bookings recorded in 2011, Eurocopter is poised to remain the leader in Malaysia, where it currently enjoys a 54% market share in the civil and parapublic sector.
Langkawi, Malaysia, 12 December 2011
As an affirmation of its leading position in the provision of heavy helicopters for the oil and gas segment in Malaysia, Eurocopter Malaysia received confirmation for the order of two brand new EC225 helicopters at LIMA 2011. Acquired by MHS Aviation and Awan Inspirasi for one aircraft each, the EC225s will be deployed for offshore operations.
“Eurocopter has been investing in Malaysia since 2002, and have supported many of our partners in their growth over the years,” said Pierre Nardelli, President & CEO of Eurocopter Malaysia. “MHS Aviation and Awan Inspirasi have been our valued customers since the day they started their operations, and we are committed to continue providing them with our utmost support.”
Indeed, with presence in Kerteh and Miri providing technical support to MHS Aviation and Awan Inspirasi respectively, Eurocopter Malaysia ensures dedicated support is provided to maximize the availability of its aircraft and reduced maintenance cost for its customers.
Already a reference helicopter with over 100 EC225s sold worldwide for offshore operations, this twin-engine rotary-wing aircraft is clearly the preferred choice in the oil and gas segment in Malaysia as well – all eight heavy helicopters operating in Malaysia are Eurocopter’s EC225.
With the success of the EC225 in offshore operations in Malaysia, the country has been selected to house the state-of-the-art EC225/EC725 full-flight simulator. To be set up in the Eurocopter Malaysia Simulator Centre in 2012, it will provide training on this helicopter type to all of Asia and Oceania territories. This is in line with Eurocopter’s global strategy to put safety as its number one priority, and the development of training centres around the world to provide simulator training as the safest and most cost-efficient means of training to operate in demanding and complex missions.
With these two orders and eight other civil helicopter bookings recorded in 2011, Eurocopter is poised to remain the leader in Malaysia, where it currently enjoys a 54% market share in the civil and parapublic sector.
Boeing, Etihad Airways Announce Order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners
- Order will make Etihad world's largest 787-9 Dreamliner airline customer
- Abu Dhabi-based carrier also orders two Boeing 777 Freighters
- Abu Dhabi-based carrier also orders two Boeing 777 Freighters
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced an order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777 Freighters.
Valued at a combined $2.8 billion at current list prices, this order will make Etihad the world's largest airline customer of the 787-9. Etihad has a total of 41 787s on order.
The order also increases Etihad's current Boeing 777 backlog to 12 airplanes, which includes 10 previously ordered 777-300ERs (extended range). The Abu Dhabi-based airline's fleet currently includes eight Boeing 777-300ERs and one 777 Freighter.
"Our decision to expand our Dreamliner fleet is testimony to Etihad's commitment to operating one of the youngest and most fuel efficient fleets in the skies," said Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Hogan. "It also reflects our confidence in the 787's ability to have a significant impact on our operating efficiencies and the passenger experience we can offer onboard this revolutionary aircraft. Both the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the 777 Freighter offer highly attractive operating economics and will facilitate our global expansion plans by allowing us to transport passengers and cargo into new global markets from our hub in Abu Dhabi."
Founded in 2003, Etihad Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world and currently operates scheduled flights to 84 passenger and cargo destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and North America.
"In less than 10 years Etihad Airways has established an enviable track record and has earned global recognition for its focus on providing its customers with a quality product," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are extremely proud of our partnership with Etihad Airways and are confident the 787 Dreamliner and the 777 Freighter will make valuable contributions to Etihad's growth plans and service for its passenger and freight customers."
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an all-new commercial jetliner that brings new efficiencies to airlines and delivers superior comfort to passengers. The Dreamliner is the fastest-selling twin-aisle airplane in aviation history, with more than 800 orders from 58 customers around the world.
The 777 freighter is the world's longest-range, twin-engine freighter and features the lowest trip cost of any large freighter, with high-cargo density and 10-foot (3.1-meter) interior height capability that complements the popular 747 freighter family.
Novosibirsk aircraft plant of Sukhoi delivered Su-34 frontline bombers to the Russian Air Force
December 12, 2011, Moscow — Today four serial Su-34 frontline bombers went up in the sky from the runway airport of the Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (NAPO) and off to the place of their deployment at the air base in Voronezh. Two more aircraft will arrive there in the next few days. The aircraft delivery is carried out in the framework of the five-year state contract signed in 2008 to supply 32 Su-34 frontline bombers to the Russian Defense Ministry.
In September 2011 the state joint testing of the airplane was completed and the official act was signed with the recommendation to put the plane into service of the Russian Air Force. In future the Su-34 aircraft will replace the fleet of the Su-24 frontline bombers currently in service.
The Su-34 can effectively attack land-based, sea- and airborne targets by day and night in all weathers using the entire suite of its airborne munitions, including high-precision types. In terms of operational capabilities this is a 4+ generation aircraft. Its active safety system, along with the newest computers, provides extra capabilities for the pilot and navigator to perform precise bombing and to maneuver under enemy fire. The excellent aerodynamics, large capacity internal fuel tanks, fuel-efficient bypass engines with a digital control system, in-flight refueling device and add-on fuel tanks enable the aircraft to fly long distances close to those of medium strategic bombers.
The aircraft features an outstanding flight performance, maintainability and maneuverability. It has long-range aiming systems and modern on-board communication and information exchange system with ground control stations, ground troops and surface ships as well as between aircraft of the group.
The Su-34 is armed with highly effective long-range air-to-surface and air-to-air guided weapons enabling multi-channel operational employment. It is equipped with a highly intelligent system of radar countermeasures and defense. The Su-34 has a sophisticated survival system, including an armored cockpit. The aircraft can perform missions at a low altitude in bypass and fly-by modes. There are immediate plans to increase the combat potential of the aircraft with new weapons.
In September 2011 the state joint testing of the airplane was completed and the official act was signed with the recommendation to put the plane into service of the Russian Air Force. In future the Su-34 aircraft will replace the fleet of the Su-24 frontline bombers currently in service.
The Su-34 can effectively attack land-based, sea- and airborne targets by day and night in all weathers using the entire suite of its airborne munitions, including high-precision types. In terms of operational capabilities this is a 4+ generation aircraft. Its active safety system, along with the newest computers, provides extra capabilities for the pilot and navigator to perform precise bombing and to maneuver under enemy fire. The excellent aerodynamics, large capacity internal fuel tanks, fuel-efficient bypass engines with a digital control system, in-flight refueling device and add-on fuel tanks enable the aircraft to fly long distances close to those of medium strategic bombers.
The aircraft features an outstanding flight performance, maintainability and maneuverability. It has long-range aiming systems and modern on-board communication and information exchange system with ground control stations, ground troops and surface ships as well as between aircraft of the group.
The Su-34 is armed with highly effective long-range air-to-surface and air-to-air guided weapons enabling multi-channel operational employment. It is equipped with a highly intelligent system of radar countermeasures and defense. The Su-34 has a sophisticated survival system, including an armored cockpit. The aircraft can perform missions at a low altitude in bypass and fly-by modes. There are immediate plans to increase the combat potential of the aircraft with new weapons.
Novosibirsk aircraft plant of Sukhoi delivered Su-34 frontline bombers to the Russian Air Force
December 12, 2011, Moscow — Today four serial Su-34 frontline bombers went up in the sky from the runway airport of the Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (NAPO) and off to the place of their deployment at the air base in Voronezh. Two more aircraft will arrive there in the next few days. The aircraft delivery is carried out in the framework of the five-year state contract signed in 2008 to supply 32 Su-34 frontline bombers to the Russian Defense Ministry.
In September 2011 the state joint testing of the airplane was completed and the official act was signed with the recommendation to put the plane into service of the Russian Air Force. In future the Su-34 aircraft will replace the fleet of the Su-24 frontline bombers currently in service.
The Su-34 can effectively attack land-based, sea- and airborne targets by day and night in all weathers using the entire suite of its airborne munitions, including high-precision types. In terms of operational capabilities this is a 4+ generation aircraft. Its active safety system, along with the newest computers, provides extra capabilities for the pilot and navigator to perform precise bombing and to maneuver under enemy fire. The excellent aerodynamics, large capacity internal fuel tanks, fuel-efficient bypass engines with a digital control system, in-flight refueling device and add-on fuel tanks enable the aircraft to fly long distances close to those of medium strategic bombers.
The aircraft features an outstanding flight performance, maintainability and maneuverability. It has long-range aiming systems and modern on-board communication and information exchange system with ground control stations, ground troops and surface ships as well as between aircraft of the group.
The Su-34 is armed with highly effective long-range air-to-surface and air-to-air guided weapons enabling multi-channel operational employment. It is equipped with a highly intelligent system of radar countermeasures and defense. The Su-34 has a sophisticated survival system, including an armored cockpit. The aircraft can perform missions at a low altitude in bypass and fly-by modes. There are immediate plans to increase the combat potential of the aircraft with new weapons.
In September 2011 the state joint testing of the airplane was completed and the official act was signed with the recommendation to put the plane into service of the Russian Air Force. In future the Su-34 aircraft will replace the fleet of the Su-24 frontline bombers currently in service.
The Su-34 can effectively attack land-based, sea- and airborne targets by day and night in all weathers using the entire suite of its airborne munitions, including high-precision types. In terms of operational capabilities this is a 4+ generation aircraft. Its active safety system, along with the newest computers, provides extra capabilities for the pilot and navigator to perform precise bombing and to maneuver under enemy fire. The excellent aerodynamics, large capacity internal fuel tanks, fuel-efficient bypass engines with a digital control system, in-flight refueling device and add-on fuel tanks enable the aircraft to fly long distances close to those of medium strategic bombers.
The aircraft features an outstanding flight performance, maintainability and maneuverability. It has long-range aiming systems and modern on-board communication and information exchange system with ground control stations, ground troops and surface ships as well as between aircraft of the group.
The Su-34 is armed with highly effective long-range air-to-surface and air-to-air guided weapons enabling multi-channel operational employment. It is equipped with a highly intelligent system of radar countermeasures and defense. The Su-34 has a sophisticated survival system, including an armored cockpit. The aircraft can perform missions at a low altitude in bypass and fly-by modes. There are immediate plans to increase the combat potential of the aircraft with new weapons.
FIRST US-ASSEMBLED EMBRAER PHENOM 100 MAKES MAIDEN FLIGHT
Successful first flight marks major milestone for Company’s Melbourne, Florida facility.
Melbourne, Florida, USA, December 8, 2011 – The first Embraer Phenom 100 entry level business jet built at the Company’s new Melbourne, Florida assembly facility made its first flight today at Melbourne International Airport. The aircraft flew to an altitude of 41,000 and to speeds up to its MMO (Maximum Operating Mach number) with zero anomalies.
According to production test pilot Joao Rafael Silva, the two and a half hour post production evaluation flight went exactly as planned. The aircraft successfully flew designated items from the standard test card used to evaluate systems and performance of each Phenom 100 aircraft prior to delivery.
“We are very proud of the production flight test results,” said Phil Krull, Managing Director, Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc. “This flight clearly shows that our Melbourne team is ready to carry on seamless production of the Embraer Phenom 100 with the same level of excellence as our colleagues in Brazil.”
“This is an extraordinary milestone for our Company” said Robert Knebel, Vice President, Sales for North America, Embraer Executive Jets. “To have one of our most successful aircraft built in Melbourne and flying across American skies embodies Embraer’s determination to build a strong footprint in the US.”
Embraer opened the Melbourne production facility in February 2011 and just last Monday, December 5th, inaugurated its 58,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Global Customer Center.
“This is a historic week for the Company,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets, “The opening of Embraer’s global Customer Center on Monday, followed by today’s first flight of the first Phenom 100 built in the US, gives our customers, suppliers and friends a sense of our commitment to our promises and feelings of immense pride to all our employees.”
This first US-made Phenom 100, built for Kansas City-based Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 fractional provider Executive AirShare, is slated to be delivered before the end of the month.
About the Phenom 100
The entry level Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants and has seven different interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Its range of 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Miami, in the U.S.; from London to Rome, in Europe; or from Brisbane to Melbourne, in Australia. The jet was certified in December 2008, and has proved to be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features.
domingo, 11 de diciembre de 2011
Ryanair sube el precio por facturación de equipaje para la próxima temporada alta
Ryanair sube el precio por facturación de equipaje para la próxima temporada alta: Ryanair ha anunciado recientemente que cobrará más a sus pasajeros por facturar las maletas durante la temporada alta próxima, es decir desde junio a a septiembre, así como también durante las fiestas de Fin de Año, de modo tal que pasaría de cobrar 20 euros por maleta para todas las reservas on line a 25 euros por bulto, para todas las reservas que se realicen a partir del próximo 15 de
La IATA prevé que las aerolíneas europeas entren en pérdidas en el 2012
La IATA prevé que las aerolíneas europeas entren en pérdidas en el 2012: Según las últimas previsiones de la Asociación Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA), las aerolíneas europeas entrarían en pérdidas para el próximo año. Para este ejercicio 2011, no obstante, la entidad mantiene sus expectativas de rentabilidad para el sector, en 6.900 millones de dólares (algo más de 5.150 millones de euros).
Las aerolíneas europeas entrarían en pérdidas para el
Las aerolíneas europeas entrarían en pérdidas para el
U.S. Challenges EU Non-Compliance In WTO Airbus Ruling
U.S. Challenges EU Non-Compliance In WTO Airbus Ruling: Requests Authorization To Impose Countermeasures Against EU's Claims U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced Friday that the United States is requesting that the European Union (EU) enter into consultations regarding the notification it made on December 1, 2011, claiming to have fully complied with the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that subsidization of Airbus aircraft is contrary to WTO rules. The United States has reviewed carefully the limited information in that notification. It appears to show that the EU has not withdrawn the subsidies in question and has, in fact, granted new subsidies to Airbus' development and production of large civil aircraft.
Strong Evidence Of Water Found On Mars
Strong Evidence Of Water Found On Mars: NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover Scores Breakthrough NASA says its Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has found bright veins of a mineral, apparently gypsum, deposited by water. Analysis of the vein will help improve understanding of the history of wet environments on Mars.
viernes, 9 de diciembre de 2011
Navy Helicopters are Getting More Deadly with Infrared Rockets [Monster Machines]
Navy Helicopters are Getting More Deadly with Infrared Rockets [Monster Machines]
GIZMODO | 9 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2011
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Destroying enemy vehicles would be a lot easier if the little SOB's would just sit still and take what's coming to ... Read more
GIZMODO | 9 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2011
http://pulse.me/s/3RSHn
Destroying enemy vehicles would be a lot easier if the little SOB's would just sit still and take what's coming to ... Read more
V-22 Being Replaced By A Helicopter
December 9, 2011: The U.S. Marine Corps recently admitted that the lifetime cost of operating their new V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft had increased 64 percent over the last three years (to $121.5 billion). Although the marines MV-22s have flown over 100,000 hours in Afghanistan and have an excellent safety and reliability record, they are very expensive. With major cuts in the defense budget coming, there is pressure to cease production of the MV-22, and put more money into cheaper helicopters. That is already happening.
Read full article http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairmo/articles/20111209.aspx
Read full article http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairmo/articles/20111209.aspx
NASA Explores Sonic Boom Tolerance
NASA Explores Sonic Boom Tolerance: Edwards AFB Residents Volunteer To Be Guinea Pigs Generally speaking, it's against the law to make supersonic flights over populated areas, where the resulting sonic booms annoy residents and, in severe cases, can break windows. But NASA and the aviation industry are studying technology that will reduce the impact of sonic booms, which could one day clear the way for supersonic coast-to-coast airline flights.
AgustaWestland completa el programa de adquisición 609 “Tiltrotor”
AgustaWestland finalizó la transacción con Bell Helicopter Textron para la compra del programa de rotor pivotante 609 Tiltrotor. El Desarrollo del AW609 está ya bajo el control del fabricante italiano y su certificación civil está prevista para finales de 2015 o principios de 2016, iniciando las entregas inmediatamente después.
Noticia completa : AgustaWestland completa el programa de adquisición 609 “Tiltrotor”
jueves, 8 de diciembre de 2011
Cobham Selected to Supply the Aerial Refuelling Receiver Probe for the KC 390 ... - defpro
Cobham Selected to Supply the Aerial Refuelling Receiver Probe for the KC 390 ... - defpro:
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Lost UAV likely malfunctioned, analysts say - AirForceTimes.com
Lost UAV likely malfunctioned, analysts say - AirForceTimes.com:
Lost UAV likely malfunctioned, analysts say AirForceTimes.com “I think it's kind of inescapable that incidents like this raise doubts about operating unmanned air vehicles in civil airspace,” he said. However, attrition rates for unmanned aircraft are going down steadily, Thompson said. ... y más » |
US weighed 3 options for destroying downed RQ-170 - Defense Systems
US weighed 3 options for destroying downed RQ-170 - Defense Systems:
US weighed 3 options for destroying downed RQ-170 Defense Systems By Defense Systems Staff US officials considered a covert raid to either destroy or recover the wreckage of a stealth RQ-170 unmanned aircraft that crashed in the rugged terrain of Eastern Iran last week, but decided that a military operation of that ... y más » |
Una empresa salmantina crea el "aracnocóptero", (Helicoptero UAV hexa-rotor) MásSalamanca.com
Una empresa salmantina crea el "aracnocóptero", una aeronave ... - MásSalamanca.com:
Una empresa salmantina crea el "aracnocóptero", una aeronave ... MásSalamanca.com En el mercado hay muchos sistemas similares, llamados UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), pero el 'aracnocóptero' tiene características mucho más avanzadas, ya que permite un despegue vertical y llevar una carga de hasta 3 kilogramos (mucho peso teniendo en ... y más » |
Rusia inaugurará centro de soporte técnico a los cazas Su-30 en Malasia en 2012
Rusia inaugurará centro de soporte técnico a los cazas Su-30 en ... - RIA Novosti:
Rusia inaugurará centro de soporte técnico a los cazas Su-30 en ... RIA Novosti Rusia inaugurará un centro de soporte técnico a los cazas tipo Sukhoi en Malasia en 2012, anunció hoy el jefe de la delegación de la corporación rusa de construcciones aeronáuticas, OAK, Alexandr Klementiev. “Las partes (Rusia y Malasia) han confirmado ... |
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COMUNICADO: Aviation Partners interpone una demanda contra Airbus Europa Press "Lo que puedo decirte es que protegeremos con fuerza nuestra tecnología patentada y propiedad intelectual, que en la actualidad está sirviendo para ahorrar miles de millones de galones de combustible en aviones Boeing, Dassault, Hawker y Gulfstream". ... y más » |
Eurocopter Chile S.A. celebrates 10 years “Ever higher together"
Santiago, December 2, 2011
Eurocopter opted for a sunset in the foothills of the Andes near Santiago as the backdrop for the tenth anniversary of the company's establishment in Chile, which was attended by over 300 guests. During these ten years this subsidiary has enjoyed exponential growth, with a two-fold increase in the number of Eurocopter helicopters in the region.
Created in 2001, the Eurocopter Group's southernmost subsidiary started out with ten employees. It has since grown to include almost 100 professionals, diversifying its activities and extending its facilities to optimize customer service not only in Chile, but also in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru and Uruguay. In addition to helicopter sale and customization, the company also handles spare parts distribution, fleet maintenance and training courses for pilots and technicians through its training center, which has provided over 200 courses to date.
"During these ten years, Eurocopter Chile S.A. has sold more than 80 helicopters, establishing itself as a major player in the region's aerospace industry," declared Alexandre Ceccacci, CEO of Eurocopter Chile S.A. "In the future, Eurocopter will continue to invest in the region and offer high quality services for our customers."
With more than 260 helicopters in service with around 70 operators, Eurocopter accounts for nearly 50% of the civil and parapublic market in the region. The main fleets are located in Argentina and Chile, although other countries such as Peru offer strong growth potential, particularly to provide support for the mining industry. The Eurocopter fleet is renowned for its reliability on demanding missions such as tactical transport with the Cougar helicopter and search and rescue missions with the Dauphin family of aircraft. The EC135 and EC145, meanwhile, are mainly used for police, SAR and MEDEVAC missions. Another highlight is the success of the single-engine Colibri and Ecureuil helicopters, which are highly valued for corporate transport, tourism, heli-skiing operations and various other aerial tasks.
Over 300 guests, including customers, authorities and employees, attended the anniversary celebration at the Tobalaba Airfield in Santiago. A special guest at the event was the pilot Didier Delsalle, who earned his place in the annals of aviation history for touching down and taking off from the summit of Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,848 meters in an Ecureuil AS350 B3.
With more than 75 AS350s operating in the Southern Cone, this helicopter is undoubtedly one of the mainstays of the fleets in this region dominated by mountainous terrain. It is therefore fitting that Eurocopter Chile S.A. was responsible some months ago for the first delivery to the American continent of the new version of this helicopter, the AS350 B3e.
Australian Aerospace delivers final Tiger to Defence
A program to provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with an unrivalled armed reconnaissance helicopter capability achieved a major milestone today with the delivery of the last production Tiger Helicopter.
A two-crew helicopter, many of which are now entering into service with armed forces around the world including operational use by French Army in Afghanistan Tiger ARH022 was accepted by Defence at local defence manufacturer Australian Aerospace's Final Assembly plant on Brisbane Airport.
The formal hand-over ceremony was attended by representatives of the Commonwealth, aviation and aerospace industry executives, senior officers of the Australian Defence Force, and senior management of Australian Aerospace Limited and its parent; Eurocopter.
Acquired under Project Air 87, the Tiger replaces Defence's existing rotary-wing force comprising Bell 206B-1 (Kiowa) reconnaissance and UH1-H (Iroquois) gunship helicopters. The Tigers have been deployed with the Army's 1st Aviation Regiment in Darwin, the Army Aviation Training Centre at Oakey in Queensland and at RAAF Edinburgh, in South Australia.
Commenting at the final delivery, Dr Jens Goennemann Chief Executive Officer Australian Aerospace, said: "This is a great day for Army Aviation, the Australian Defence Force and for Australian Aerospace, marking another important milestone in the ARH program.
"The Tiger ARH has been a complex and demanding program and one not without its fair share of challenges,' Dr. Goennemann said. 'But extensive collaboration and a cooperative approach by Australian Aerospace, our industry partners and the various ADF branches involved has been a significant contributor to where we proudly stand today."
Dr. Goennemann said delivery of ARH022 did not signify an end to Australian Aerospace's Tiger relationship with the ADF. "Australian Aerospace will continue to work with Army to support, maintain and bring this important new platform to maturity within the ADF."
Under Project AIR 87, as well as assembly of the Tigers and delivery of ground crew training systems, Australian Aerospace is also responsible for the overall program management and Through-Life-Support (TLS) of the helicopters throughout their service life.
The Tiger ARH is the world's most advanced armed reconnaissance helicopter, comprising a streamlined design incorporating cutting-edge technologies. The largely composite airframe makes the Tiger lighter, faster and more agile than its competitors and reduces the helicopter's radar cross-section.
Equipped to carry a 30mm turreted-cannon in the nose, 70mm rockets and Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, the Tiger can detect and engage targets at long distances. The French Defence Force has operated its Tigers in Afghanistan since 2009 and in Libya in 2011 with great success.
The strong relationship between the ADF and Australian Aerospace holds true across Australian Aerospace's range of Defence programs. The company supports the C-130J Hercules Transports, the AP-3C Orion reconnaissance aircraft and the MRH90 multi-role helicopter. The MRH90 is presently being assembled in-country and delivered to Defence. The two partners recently signed a deed agreement to pave the way for the successful introduction of the capability into service.
About Australian Aerospace:
With more than 1100 staff in Australia and New Zealand, Australian Aerospace has access to the financial strength and expertise of Eurocopter and the EADS Group.
At its production facility on Brisbane Airport, Australian Aerospace is currently assembling and delivering 22 Tiger ARH armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Australian Army and 46 MRH90 multi-role helicopters for the Army and Navy.
In addition to its helicopter capabilities, Australian Aerospace supports the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) AP-3C Orion reconnaissance aircraft and C-130J Hercules transports. The company is also involved in supporting the RAAF's new Airbus A330-based Multi-Role Tanker-Transport (MRTT) aircraft and F/A18 (Classic) Hornet fighters.
Los nuevos sistemas Christie Matrix StIM mejoran el realismo del simulador de la base aérea RNAS Culdrose
La tecnología del sistema de visualización del simulador de vuelo completo (FFS) de la base aérea Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose, sede del centro de entrenamiento del helicóptero RN Sea King, ha sido recientemente actualizada para garantizar que las tripulaciones encargadas de llevar a cabo operaciones de apoyo en Afganistán a bordo del Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) y el Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) tengan acceso a los últimos avances en tecnología y realismo visual desde la cabina del piloto.
Antes de que los especialistas en formación y simulación de Thales UK entraran en acción, la base aérea RNAS Culdrose, situada en las proximidades de Helston, en Cornualles, funcionaba con una tecnología CRT ya desfasada. Varias razones empujaron a Thales a recomendar el nuevo Christie Matrix StIM™, un avanzado sistema de proyección DLP basado en tecnología LED que ofrece la ventaja única de apoyar operaciones de visualización convencionales estimulando al mismo tiempo la visión nocturna de la tripulación mediante NVG (gafas de visión nocturna). Esta novedosa prestación resuelve un importante vacío que afectaba al programa de entrenamiento de visión nocturna de las tripulaciones de los RN Sea King.
Los proveedores ven en la capacidad del sistema de simular vuelos rasantes nocturnos con un grado de fidelidad superior al ofrecido por su antecesor — los proyectores CRT— la oportunidad de que tanto los pilotos en prácticas como los pilotos experimentados puedan vivir desde la cabina de entrenamiento el desafío que ese tipo de vuelo supone antes de embarcarse en misiones reales.
Ya se han instalado tres sistemas Matrix StIM de doble entrada — un proyector LED WUXGA DLP® de un chip y 600 lúmenes — así como versiones actualizadas del software ThalesView y generadores de imágenes (IG) más potentes, dotando así de un nuevo realismo a los diferentes terrenos y condiciones que aguardan seguramente a los pilotos. Todo ello mejorado con la solución Christie MotoBlend™, compatible con infrarrojos, diseñada para optimizar imágenes realistas tanto diurnas como nocturnas y adaptada al perfil envolvente generado por un procesador Christie Twist™ Pro. El resultado es una imagen integrada sin fisuras ni sobresaltos en una serie de proyectores capaces de ofrecer desde la cabina del simulador un campo de visión de 200º de gran realismo.
El sistema Matrix StIM supone el primer proyector capaz de proporcionar control independiente tanto del espectro visible como del espectro infrarrojo y de ofrecer en tiempo real un equilibrio en los niveles cromáticos y de brillo. Se trata además del primer sistema de simulación diseñado con tecnología de iluminación de estado sólido, con lo que su mantenimiento es prácticamente inexistente. Todas estas prestaciones eran cruciales para que Thales pudiera ofrecer la simulación NVG con la fidelidad exigida por el usuario final.
Además de proporcionar lo último en visualización de las simulaciones, otras características del sistema que no pasaron desapercibidas para el director de programa de Thales UK, Brian Mouser, encargado de la supervisión durante las cinco semanas que duró la fase de instalación, fueron el bajo coste de propiedad y reducido consumo energético, el factor de forma compacto y el peso, notablemente inferior al del sistema anterior.
«La tecnología ha avanzado muchísimo desde la última actualización del simulador y Christie Matrix StIM era la apuesta perfecta para mejorar las imágenes y el entrenamiento y para optimizar el consumo energético», comenta Brian Mouser. «Este sistema ofrece enormes ventajas en cuanto a peso, tamaño y consumo energético».
En un primer momento se seleccionaron dos sistemas para su evaluación. Sin embargo, tras someterlos a varias pruebas, Christie se posicionó en clara ventaja con respecto a su competidor. «Lo que de verdad nos interesaba» — confirma Mouser — «era el nivel de rendimiento en la estimulación de las NVG (gafas de visión nocturna) tan populares entre los pilotos y la solución de Christie permitía a la tripulación entrenarse con visión nocturna sin perder la visión nocturna convencional mirando por debajo de las gafas. Los sistemas Matrix StIM ofrecían a las instalaciones una solución inédita».
El enorme salto tecnológico que supone esa estimulación NVG de gran realismo se logra combinando iluminación InfraRGB™ (RGB y LED infrarrojos) y Christie InfraScene™, una solución única de procesamiento y visualización de contenido de infrarrojos.
Al mismo tiempo, Thales UK introdujo unos generadores de imágenes (IG) más potentes, capaces de ejecutar las nuevas bases de datos, conectados a ThalesViewNG (siguiente generación), una versión mejorada de su software. «Todo ello nos permitió alcanzar un mayor nivel de brillo y unos gráficos mejorados — incluidos paisajes marinos en 3D con oleaje— y efectos de recirculación — mar, nieve, arena y polvo — simulando la fuerza generada por las hélices al aterrizar. Exactamente lo que ven los pilotos».
La configuración del hardware del ThalesViewNG comprende diversos ordenadores comerciales, con unidades adicionales dedicadas específicamente a los canales infrarrojos. Hay además varios canales IG y monitores instalados en la consola del instructor para que éste vea exactamente lo que el piloto tiene ante sus ojos. Por encima de todo el sistema, un ordenador central controla los IG y va cargando los diferentes escenarios.
Sin duda, el nuevo centro de simulación está ganando adeptos entre los pilotos que se entrenan en la base de RNAS Culdrose. Tanto éstos como sus instructores constatan una mejora en el brillo y nitidez de las imágenes y se muestran encantados con la posibilidad de volar simultáneamente en modo de iluminación NVG y normal, una herramienta de entrenamiento muy valiosa sobre todo en operaciones nocturnas de aterrizaje en superficies no iluminadas o en cubiertas de buques.
El capitán de corbeta Steve King, oficial al mando del simulador del Sea King, lo plantea de la siguiente forma: «El simulador del Sea King es un entorno de entrenamiento de primer orden que ofrece una formación única, rentable y de un valor incalculable a toda la tripulación de los Royal Navy Sea Kings, así como a usuarios externos. Entre las últimas actualizaciones introducidas para mejorar el adiestramiento para operaciones de combate se incluye una completa Serie de Ayudas Defensivas y un nuevo paquete Afganistán, con gráficos personalizados y entornos hostiles: una herramienta de entrenamiento estimulante y de gran realismo. Se incluye además un campo de visión de 200º muy parecido al de los pilotos en la cabina de un helicóptero real. Pero el beneficio más importante de estas últimas actualizaciones es la extraordinaria capacidad del sistema para ejecutar simultáneamente tanto imágenes NVG como imágenes nocturnas convencionales usando proyectores Christie. Hay previstas otras mejoras en el entrenamiento que en un futuro permitirán ajustar el proyector para facilitar una transición fluida de las proyecciones diurnas a las proyecciones completamente nocturnas, pasando por estadios de semioscuridad».
El comandante del Sea King, Pat Douglas, añade: «El simulador prepara a nuestra tripulación para cualquier eventualidad. Al poner a sus miembros a prueba en el entorno seguro del simulador, los sometemos a niveles mucho más extremos de lo que probablemente experimentarían en Afganistán, con lo que están más preparados para enfrentarse a las dificultades en el campo de operaciones. En el simulador han de realizar maniobras para esquivar el fuego enemigo, los motores «fallan» en momentos clave del vuelo y las condiciones atmosféricas son extremas. Un elemento fundamental de este realismo es que los nuevos gráficos son capaces de reproducir zonas reales de Afganistán».
Estas modernas actualizaciones permitirán, por muchos años, ofrecer a todos los usuarios de los RN Sea King un magnífico entrenamiento de un valor incalculable. Entretanto, Thales UK se enorgullece del increíble logro que supone actualizar, en tan solo cinco semanas, un sistema integral de visualización.
Christie Matrix StIM™ en RNAS Culdrose from Christie on Vimeo.
EMBRAER PERFORMS FIRST FLIGHT OF THE EMB 145 AEW&C PLATFORM DEVELOPED FOR THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT
Aircraft delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2012
São José dos Campos, December 6, 2011 – Embraer performed the maiden flight, today, of the first of three EMB 145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft ordered by the Indian government. The flight was well performed and all planned tests were successfully achieved. It tooked place at Embraer’s headquarters, in São José do Campos.
“This flight concludes another important phase in this program and starts the flight test campaign,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Senior Vice President Operations & COO – Embraer Defense and Security. “We are moving toward delivery of the first aircraft during the first half 2012.”
Based on the proven Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet, the aircraft features an in-flight refueling system, SATCOM capability, a significant increase in electrical and cooling capacities, and a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and structural changes. These improvements will allow the installation of the advanced electronic systems currently being developed by India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) with CABS (Centre for Airborne Systems) as the nodal agency.
Currently, four Embraer Legacy 600 jets are operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the transportation of Indian VIPs and foreign dignitaries, and a fifth Embraer Legacy 600 is in service with the Border Security Force (BSF), under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs.
Embraer in India
Embraer has a strong presence in the Indian market, and counts both the national government, and private organizations, as customers of a variety of its products. Besides the IAF and the BSF, the Company has successfully placed Executive Jets with private companies in India, such as Aviators Pvt. Ltd. – the first Phenom executive jet customer in the region – and Invision Pvt. Ltd., which holds the largest order for Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets in India, to date. To support the operations of the growing number of Embraer Executive Jet customers and operators in the country, Embraer has named Indamer Pvt. Ltd. and Air Works Pvt. Ltd. as authorized service providers in the country.
São José dos Campos, December 6, 2011 – Embraer performed the maiden flight, today, of the first of three EMB 145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft ordered by the Indian government. The flight was well performed and all planned tests were successfully achieved. It tooked place at Embraer’s headquarters, in São José do Campos.
“This flight concludes another important phase in this program and starts the flight test campaign,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Senior Vice President Operations & COO – Embraer Defense and Security. “We are moving toward delivery of the first aircraft during the first half 2012.”
Based on the proven Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet, the aircraft features an in-flight refueling system, SATCOM capability, a significant increase in electrical and cooling capacities, and a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and structural changes. These improvements will allow the installation of the advanced electronic systems currently being developed by India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) with CABS (Centre for Airborne Systems) as the nodal agency.
Currently, four Embraer Legacy 600 jets are operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the transportation of Indian VIPs and foreign dignitaries, and a fifth Embraer Legacy 600 is in service with the Border Security Force (BSF), under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs.
Embraer in India
Embraer has a strong presence in the Indian market, and counts both the national government, and private organizations, as customers of a variety of its products. Besides the IAF and the BSF, the Company has successfully placed Executive Jets with private companies in India, such as Aviators Pvt. Ltd. – the first Phenom executive jet customer in the region – and Invision Pvt. Ltd., which holds the largest order for Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets in India, to date. To support the operations of the growing number of Embraer Executive Jet customers and operators in the country, Embraer has named Indamer Pvt. Ltd. and Air Works Pvt. Ltd. as authorized service providers in the country.
FIRST US-ASSEMBLED EMBRAER PHENOM 100 MAKES MAIDEN FLIGHT
Successful first flight marks major milestone for Company’s Melbourne, Florida facility.
Melbourne, Florida, USA, December 8, 2011 – The first Embraer Phenom 100 entry level business jet built at the Company’s new Melbourne, Florida assembly facility made its first flight today at Melbourne International Airport. The aircraft flew to an altitude of 41,000 and to speeds up to its MMO (Maximum Operating Mach number) with zero anomalies.
According to production test pilot Joao Rafael Silva, the two and a half hour post production evaluation flight went exactly as planned. The aircraft successfully flew designated items from the standard test card used to evaluate systems and performance of each Phenom 100 aircraft prior to delivery.
“We are very proud of the production flight test results,” said Phil Krull, Managing Director, Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc. “This flight clearly shows that our Melbourne team is ready to carry on seamless production of the Embraer Phenom 100 with the same level of excellence as our colleagues in Brazil.”
“This is an extraordinary milestone for our Company” said Robert Knebel, Vice President, Sales for North America, Embraer Executive Jets. “To have one of our most successful aircraft built in Melbourne and flying across American skies embodies Embraer’s determination to build a strong footprint in the US.”
Embraer opened the Melbourne production facility in February 2011 and just last Monday, December 5th, inaugurated its 58,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Global Customer Center.
“This is a historic week for the Company,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets, “The opening of Embraer’s global Customer Center on Monday, followed by today’s first flight of the first Phenom 100 built in the US, gives our customers, suppliers and friends a sense of our commitment to our promises and feelings of immense pride to all our employees.”
This first US-made Phenom 100, built for Kansas City-based Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 fractional provider Executive AirShare, is slated to be delivered before the end of the month.
About the Phenom 100
The entry level Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants and has seven different interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Its range of 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Miami, in the U.S.; from London to Rome, in Europe; or from Brisbane to Melbourne, in Australia. The jet was certified in December 2008, and has proved to be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features
Melbourne, Florida, USA, December 8, 2011 – The first Embraer Phenom 100 entry level business jet built at the Company’s new Melbourne, Florida assembly facility made its first flight today at Melbourne International Airport. The aircraft flew to an altitude of 41,000 and to speeds up to its MMO (Maximum Operating Mach number) with zero anomalies.
According to production test pilot Joao Rafael Silva, the two and a half hour post production evaluation flight went exactly as planned. The aircraft successfully flew designated items from the standard test card used to evaluate systems and performance of each Phenom 100 aircraft prior to delivery.
“We are very proud of the production flight test results,” said Phil Krull, Managing Director, Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc. “This flight clearly shows that our Melbourne team is ready to carry on seamless production of the Embraer Phenom 100 with the same level of excellence as our colleagues in Brazil.”
“This is an extraordinary milestone for our Company” said Robert Knebel, Vice President, Sales for North America, Embraer Executive Jets. “To have one of our most successful aircraft built in Melbourne and flying across American skies embodies Embraer’s determination to build a strong footprint in the US.”
Embraer opened the Melbourne production facility in February 2011 and just last Monday, December 5th, inaugurated its 58,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Global Customer Center.
“This is a historic week for the Company,” said Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets, “The opening of Embraer’s global Customer Center on Monday, followed by today’s first flight of the first Phenom 100 built in the US, gives our customers, suppliers and friends a sense of our commitment to our promises and feelings of immense pride to all our employees.”
This first US-made Phenom 100, built for Kansas City-based Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 fractional provider Executive AirShare, is slated to be delivered before the end of the month.
About the Phenom 100
The entry level Phenom 100 can accommodate up to eight occupants and has seven different interior options designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Its range of 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Miami, in the U.S.; from London to Rome, in Europe; or from Brisbane to Melbourne, in Australia. The jet was certified in December 2008, and has proved to be the fastest and to have the largest baggage capacity in its category. The Phenom 100 has the latest in cockpit design, and a private aft lavatory is one of its competitive features
Boeing Receives US Air Force Reusable Booster System Contract
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 7, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has received a $2 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to define requirements and design concepts for the Reusable Booster System (RBS) Flight and Ground Experiments program. This program will enhance space launch capability by providing a reliable, responsive and cost-effective system.
Boeing will begin work immediately on the requirements and concepts for the RBS demonstration vehicle, called RBS Pathfinder, at the company's Huntington Beach facility. Under the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, three teams will compete for a follow-on task order to develop the vehicle and conduct a flight test.
Boeing will begin work immediately on the requirements and concepts for the RBS demonstration vehicle, called RBS Pathfinder, at the company's Huntington Beach facility. Under the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, three teams will compete for a follow-on task order to develop the vehicle and conduct a flight test.
"Boeing looks forward to sharing our extensive background in the development of launch systems and reusable space vehicles with the Air Force," said Steve Johnston, director of Boeing Phantom Works' Advanced Space Exploration division. "As we create advanced concepts for this next-generation launch system, we'll have opportunities to apply many lessons learned from our past successes."
RBS Pathfinder will be designed to autonomously fly back to the launch site after upper-stage separation using an innovative method, called rocket-back, that manages the booster's energy and flight path.
RBS Pathfinder will be designed to autonomously fly back to the launch site after upper-stage separation using an innovative method, called rocket-back, that manages the booster's energy and flight path.
"The Pathfinder design will allow it to land horizontally on a specified landing strip," said Will Hampton, Boeing RBS program manager.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Sets Speed, Distance Records
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has established two world records with the 787 Dreamliner, setting new marks for both speed and distance for the airplane's weight class.
"Speed and distance capabilities are fundamental to the value the 787 brings to the market," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. "These records are a great way to demonstrate that this airplane is the game-changer we have promised."
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the first airplane to provide both long distance capabilities with mid-size capacity (210-250 passengers in a three-class seating), allowing airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public. The airplane is 20 percent more fuel efficient than similarly sized airplanes.
The sixth 787, ZA006, powered by General Electric GEnx engines, departed from Boeing Field in Seattle at 11:02 a.m. on Dec. 6 and set the distance record for its class (440,000-550,000 lbs.) with a 10,710 nmi (19,835 km) flight to Dhaka, Bangladesh, with credit for 10,337 nmi (19,144 km). This record had previously been held by the Airbus A330 based on a 9,127 nmi (16,903 km) flight in 2002.
Following an approximately two-hour stop for refueling in Dhaka, the airplane returned to Seattle on a 9,734 nmi (18,027 km) flight. The airplane landed at 5:29 a.m. on Dec. 8, setting a new record for speed around the world (eastbound) with a total trip time of 42 hours and 27 minutes. There was no previous around-the-world speed record for this weight class.
The 787 carried six pilots, an observer for the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), and operations and other Boeing employees – 13 people in total.
Flight routing on the first segment of the journey took the airplane from Seattle across the U.S. to Nantucket. After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the airplane entered European air space at Santiago, Spain, and proceeded down the Mediterranean, across Egypt to Luxor, across the Middle East and over India to Bangladesh. On the second segment, the Dreamliner flew over Singapore, the Philippines and Guam before entering U.S. airspace over Honolulu and returning to Seattle.
Boeing holds world records for longest distance flights in five weight classes with records set by the KC-135, 767-200ER (extended range), 777-200 and 777-200LR (longer range). The 777-200 also holds the speed record for its weight class.
Safran, Honeywell Plan Electric Tug Tests With Eye On A320NEO
Safran, Honeywell Plan Electric Tug Tests With Eye On A320NEO: Safran bought an A320 to conduct the tests and expects its best sales opportunities to come from airlines flying short-haul, quick turnaround routes.
Safran, Honeywell Plan Electric Tug Tests With Eye On A320NEO
Safran, Honeywell Plan Electric Tug Tests With Eye On A320NEO: Safran bought an A320 to conduct the tests and expects its best sales opportunities to come from airlines flying short-haul, quick turnaround routes.
Geared For Success: Landmark Year For PurePower Geared Turbofan Engine
Geared For Success: Landmark Year For PurePower Geared Turbofan Engine: Has Purchase Commitments From 25 Airlines And Other Customers Pratt & Whitney is calling 2011 a banner year for its newest engine program, saying it has commitments from 25 airline and lessor customers for more than 2,000 PurePower Geared Turbofan engines. The company has also completed more than 1,250 hours and 2,800 cycles of full engine testing for its first two applications.
Russia Is Reportedly The Most Dangerous Place To Fly
Russia Is Reportedly The Most Dangerous Place To Fly: Commercial Airliner Accidents Reveal Serious Problems In The Industry A new report from a London consulting firm has identified Russia as the most dangerous country in the world to fly on a commercial airliner. The report indicates that fatalities and accidents in Russia over the past year exceed statistics from less-developed places like Congo and Indonesia.
Los TCP de Iberia se desmarcan de la huelga que hoy deciden los pilotos
Madrid.- Los tripulantes de cabina (TCP) de Iberia rechazaron sumarse a la huelga anunciada por el sindicato de pilotos de la aerolínea, y que hoy concretarán su convocatoria, por entender que cada colectivo debe negociar con la empresa por separado sus convenios.
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Las autoridades iraquíes adquirirán 18 aviones de combate F-16 Fighting Falcon a Lockheed Martin mediante el programa FMS (Foreign Military Sales) de ventas militares al exterior del Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos.
martes, 6 de diciembre de 2011
U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman Demonstrate First Manned-Unmanned Intel Sharing - MarketWatch (press release)
U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman Demonstrate First Manned-Unmanned Intel Sharing - MarketWatch (press release):
U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman Demonstrate First Manned-Unmanned Intel Sharing MarketWatch (press release) SAN DIEGO, Dec 6, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- In a recent US Navy and Northrop Grumman /quotes/zigman/236055/quotes/nls/noc NOC +0.51% exercise, a Fire Scout unmanned helicopter successfully sent sensor data to the cockpit display of a MH-60 ... y más » |
EADS elude aprobar las cuentas y la gestión de su participada Alestis - elEconomista.es
EADS elude aprobar las cuentas y la gestión de su participada Alestis - elEconomista.es:
EADS elude aprobar las cuentas y la gestión de su participada Alestis elEconomista.es Deloitte pone el foco precisamente sobre los compromisos adquiridos por el Ministerio de Ciencia con Alestis para financiar en condiciones preferentes, y por un importe máximo de 90 millones, parte de los costes de desarrollo previos de los contratos ... |
Indra gana un contrato por 25,2 millones para desarrollar dos simuladores para Hainan Airlines
Indra gana un contrato por 25,2 millones para desarrollar dos ... - ABC.es:
 Europa Press | Indra gana un contrato por 25,2 millones para desarrollar dos ... ABC.es La empresa tecnológica Indra se ha adjudicado un contrato con la china Hainan Airlines por importe de 25,2 millones para suministrar dos nuevos simuladores de vuelo del avión Airbus A330y elBoeing 737, incluyendo servicios de soporte logístico como ... El Gobierno da un crédito de 25 millones a China para simuladores ...Expansión.com los 21 artículos informativos » |
Aernnova presentará sus avances en la 'I Convención de Innovación' de Bruselas (Bélgica)
Aernnova presentará sus avances en la 'I Convención de Innovación ... - Europa Press:
 Europa Press | Aernnova presentará sus avances en la 'I Convención de Innovación ... Europa Press La empresa aeronáutica alavesa Aernnova ha sido seleccionada por la Comisión Europea para estar presente en la 'I Convención de Innovación' que se desarrollará los días 5 y 6 de diciembre en Bruselas (Bélgica). En dicha cita Aernnova expondrá sus ... y más » |
Boeing Launches 787 Dream Tour in China
- New airplane pays its first visit to mainland China, landing in Beijing
- Additional stops scheduled in Guangzhou and Haikou
BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787 Dreamliner arrived today at the Beijing Capital International Airport, making its debut in mainland China, one of the world's fastest-growing aviation and travel markets. It also marks the start of a six-month worldwide Dream Tour with the all-new jet.
The airplane will be in China Dec. 4 through 11, with stops in Beijing, Guangzhou and Haikou, where Chinese customers, partners, government officials and media will experience the revolutionary technology and passenger innovation firsthand.
"Chinese airlines including Air China, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines have been instrumental in bringing this game-changing airplane to the market," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Sales & Marketing for greater China and Korea, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We thank them for their initial commitment to the first new airplane of the 21st century."
The airplane, ZA003, was originally used for flight testing but has been elegantly refurbished to showcase the standard capabilities and features of the 787.
"I'm extremely impressed with what I saw including the spacious cabin, largest-ever windows, larger overhead bins, and the dynamic LED lighting," said Fan Cheng, senior vice president of Air China. "I believe the Dreamliner will enable Air China to offer a superior passenger experience and I look forward to its important role in Air China's plans for international expansion."
"This great day demonstrates our partnership with China in pursuing aviation excellence," said Marc Allen, Boeing China president. "Chengfei, Hafei and Shenfei -- as exclusive and single-source Boeing suppliers -- have made a great contribution to the success of the 787 program, producing the rudder, wing-to-body fairing, and vertical fin leading edge. We want to thank them for their role in making today possible."
Made from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and will allow airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public. As a result of innovative technologies, the airplane offers unparalleled operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. More than 800 787s are on order by more than 50 airlines, a testament to the airplane's unique capabilities
Aeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft starts to serve international routes
December 5 2011, Moscow — The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (RA 89002, MSN 95010) in operation with Aeroflot Russian Airlines performed a flight SU391/392 on route Moscow — Oslo — Moscow, marking the beginning of the scheduled services of the airline’s international destinations by aircraft of this type. It is expected that this year Aeroflot’s SSJ100 aircraft will also fly to Budapest.
“The fact that the SSJ100 started to serve international routes of Aeroflot reflects the confidence of the airline in the reliability of our aircraft. We believe that the SSJ100 aircraft will efficiently serve both international and domestic routes of Aeroflot and will do our best to make sure that the growing fleet of SSJ100 meets the expectations of the airline”, noted Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk, President of JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft”.
Aeroflot currently operates three SSJ100 aircraft which serve routes from Moscow to St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Astrakhan, Chelyabinsk, Kazan, Anapa, Perm and Minsk. On December 4 these aircraft started to serve international routes of the airline. Aeroflot’s operations confirm that the aircraft is able to serve efficiently regional routes with the high frequency of departure.
North America needs 5,901 new passenger aircraft in next 20 years
Region to see 66 percent growth in passenger fleet
1 DECEMBER 2011 PRESS RELEASE
According to the recently released Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), the U.S. and Canada will require 5,901 new passenger aircraft of more than 100 seats between today and 2030. In that same time period, there will be a need for 414 new freighter aircraft. This total of 6,315 new aircraft deliveries has an estimated value of $648 billion. These region-specific figures were presented today in Washington, D.C. by Airbus Chief Operating Officer – Customers, John Leahy.
By 2030, North America will rank third, behind Asia-Pacific and Europe, in world traffic. With a 20-year growth in revenue passenger miles of 3.3 percent, North America remains one of the world’s strongest markets. In fact, today, and in 2030, domestic U.S. traffic is and will continue to be the largest single air traffic flow region on the planet.
Even with its size and maturity, North American inter-regional traffic has grown by 11 percent over the last 10 years. Currently, more than 25 percent of the total world revenue passenger miles are carried on U.S. and Canadian airlines.
While the growth rate of the North American market is less dramatic than in some expanding regions of the world such as China and India, the U.S. and Canada have the highest percentage of existing aircraft that will need to be replaced in the coming decades. Specifically, 41 percent of the aircraft currently in service in North America will need to be replaced over the next 20 years – greater than in any other region of the world.
North America continues to be a key market for Airbus’ newest aircraft types. For example, in 2011, there were eight new routes for the A380 to the U.S. and Canada. Airports which currently see regular A380 traffic include San Francisco, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. and Miami.
From a sales perspective, the A320neo and the A350XWB have made dramatic inroads in the U.S. market. Orders and commitments for the A320neo include U.S. customer airlines:
• American Airlines - 130
• Republic/Frontier - 80
• Spirit Airlines - 45
• JetBlue Airways - 40
• Virgin America - 30
The Airbus Global Market Forecast shows the need for some 1,140 twin-aisle aircraft in North America in the next 20 years, and most of those have yet to be competed for. To date, firm orders for the A350XWB include U.S. customer airlines:
• United Airlines - 25
• US Airways - 22
• Hawaiian Airlines - 6
Overall, the market for passenger aircraft in North America is expected to grow by 66 percent over the next 20 years. The growth for dedicated freighters in the region is even greater, with a growth rate in the same period of some 80 percent. Globally, by 2030, some 27,800 new aircraft valued at $3.5 trillion will be required to satisfy the robust future market demand.
With more than 3,100 aircraft sold (including to U.S.-based leasing companies) and a backlog of some 1,000, there are currently more than 1,100 Airbus aircraft in operation throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Note to editors:
The Airbus Global Market Forecast gives a detailed analysis of world air transport developments, covering 300 distinct passenger and freight traffic flows, as well as a year-by-year fleet evolution of the world’s aircraft operators, through fleet analysis of nearly 750 passenger airlines and 190 freighter operators over the next 20 years. In doing so, the forecast covers aircraft demand from the regional market to the very largest aircraft available today, the A380
Transaero Airlines firms up order for eight A320neo aircraft
First customer in Russia and CIS for eco-efficient A320neo
5 DECEMBER 2011 PRESS RELEASE
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, has signed a firm order for eight A320neo aircraft following a Memorandum of Understanding signed in August at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2011 in Moscow. The A320neo (new engine option) is an efficiency improvement package offering up to 15 percent fuel savings on the A320 Family.
Transaero Airlines is planning to operate the aircraft on its extended medium-haul network of domestic and international routes as part of its expansion strategy and fleet renewal programme. The engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date.
Olga Pleshakova, Transaero Airlines CEO, said, “This order for the A320neo confirms Transaero’s ambition to become the first operator of this aircraft type in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe. These newest aircraft will enable us to offer maximum comfort to our passengers, while their high fuel efficiency will help us make air transportation affordable for wider audience. “
“Transaero is an exceptionally forward looking and pioneering airline in Russia and we are delighted to play such a significant role in the company’s future strategy.” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “In a fiercely competitive market this is a great endorsement for our eco-efficient, passenger pleasing A320neo aircraft.”
Over 8,100 A320 Family aircraft have already been ordered and more than 4,800 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality with the current A320, making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. This reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4m litres of fuel – the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars. This saves 3,600 metric tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year, the amount absorbed by 240,000 mature trees. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6 and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.
France begins taking delivery of eight additional Airbus Military CN235s
The Flight Test Centre of the Direction Générale de l’Armament (DGA) of the French Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of the first of eight CN235 medium airlifters ordered from Airbus Military by the French DGA last year.
These eight aircraft will be operated by the French Air Force, to add to the 19 examples it already has in service. The last of the remaining seven aircraft ordered will be delivered by the end of 2012.
The CN235 can carry up to six tonnes of payload and its cabin can be quickly and easily reconfigured for different transport missions: troops, paratroops, medical evacuation, cargo, or a mixed configuration of cargo and troops. It incorporates a specialised loading system for palletized loads.
The flexibility and reliability of the CN235 make it an ideal tool for the French Air Force to conduct both traditional military and „civic missions‟ for the benefit of society. Its short take-off and landing (STOL) performance and its ability to use unprepared and semi-prepared runways allow the CN235 to operate closer to the theatre of operations than other aircraft. This is often crucial when the CN235 is used to transport humanitarian relief after a natural disaster, allowing rapid delivery of supplies closer to where they are needed.
“We are very proud that the French Air Force has trusted once more in Airbus Military and its range of products to strengthen its fleet. The eight CN235 aircraft ordered from France incorporate the latest technologies and systems to ensure the best performance of the missions they will carry out after their entry in service”, said Airbus Military Head of
Programmes, Rafael Tentor.
The French Air Force already operates 19 CN235 aircraft. The Centre d’Essais en Vol of the French Government also operates three Airbus Military C212s.To date, Airbus Military has sold 211 CN235 aircraft to 32 different operators.
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U.S. Sources Confirm: RQ-170 Crashed in Iran
U.S. Sources Confirm: RQ-170 Crashed in Iran: It was indeed a stealthy RQ-170 Sentinel that crashed in Iran, say U.S. Air Force officials with connections to the intelligence community. Iran says it was shot down. U.S. intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance specialists say the flying wing broke contact with its ground station and subsequently crashed.
The question of interest now is whether the U.S.-owned unmanned reconnaissance aircraft are regularly flying missions along Iran’s border looking into Iran to monitor missile tests and other activities or whether they are penetrating to look more closely at missile test facilities and nuclear weapons operations.
The latest confirmation differs from earlier reports in that those said it was “possibly” or had a “50-50 chance” of being the Lockheed Martin aircraft. All comments also indicate that there was no doubt about U.S. government aircraft being in Iranian airspace.
The question of interest now is whether the U.S.-owned unmanned reconnaissance aircraft are regularly flying missions along Iran’s border looking into Iran to monitor missile tests and other activities or whether they are penetrating to look more closely at missile test facilities and nuclear weapons operations.
The latest confirmation differs from earlier reports in that those said it was “possibly” or had a “50-50 chance” of being the Lockheed Martin aircraft. All comments also indicate that there was no doubt about U.S. government aircraft being in Iranian airspace.
Analyst: Better Times Ahead For Bizjet Market
Analyst: Better Times Ahead For Bizjet Market: Study Predicts Nearly 11,000 Jets Will Be Built By 2020 In a new study "The Market for Business Jet Aircraft," Connecticut-based market research firm Forecast International predicts that 10,907 business jets will be produced between 2011 and 2020. The value of this production is estimated at $230.3 billion in constant 2011 U.S. dollars. The study projects that business jet production will resume growing in 2012, after declining each of the previous three years.
Iran Claims RQ-170 Shot Down
Iran Claims RQ-170 Shot Down: USAF Says No Evidence To Support Claim The US military is dismissing the latest claim by Iran that it has downed a US drone as a distraction tactic in the face of growing international isolation. The Pentagon does say the US Air Force lost control of an RQ-170 Sentinel reconnaissance and surveillance drone over western Pakistan last week, but there is no evidence it was shot down by Iran.
Air Force Confirms F-22 'Physiological Incidents'
Air Force Confirms F-22 'Physiological Incidents': Spokeswoman Says There Were 'No Events Of Interest' The U.S. Air Force says that there have been two "physiological incidents" associated with the F-22 Raptor recorded since November 21st. After the F-22 was returned to service in September, a special reporting category was established to record hypoxia-like symptoms that may be related to the ongoing problems with the jets oxygen generating systems.
La ESA convalida el desarrollo de Ariane 5 ME, de Astrium
Les Mureaux/Bremen.- Astrium acaba de recibir confirmación de la Agencia Espacial Europea (ESA) de la validez del proyecto de lanzador Ariane 5 Midlife Evolution, tras la Evaluación Preliminar de Diseño (PDR).
Leer noticia completa: La ESA convalida el desarrollo de Ariane 5 ME, de Astrium:
lunes, 5 de diciembre de 2011
Altran presentó en Barcelona el 'aeropuerto del futuro'
Barcelona.- La consultora Altran ha presentado en Barcelona, en el curso de las jornadas del Smart City Expo World Congress, primer evento europeo con un enfoque global sobre las ciudades inteligentes creado por Fira de Barcelona, el proyecto de “aeropuerto del futuro”
Sébastien Renouard, director ejecutivo de Aeroespacio & Defensa Internacional del Grupo Altran, participó en la última jornada que tuvo como protagonistas las temáticas de transporte y movilidad para presentar el estudio ‘Friend-lean’ Flying elaborado conjuntamente con EADS Innovation Works (IW), la red corporativa de centros de investigación de EADS.
Noticia completa: Altran presentó en Barcelona el 'aeropuerto del futuro'
domingo, 4 de diciembre de 2011
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Airbus Seeks To Avoid Patent Royalties On Winglets
Airbus Seeks To Avoid Patent Royalties On Winglets: Planemaker Sues Aviation Partners Saying Patent Is Invalid Airbus has filed a lawsuit in Austin, TX, against Boeing partner Aviation Partners Inc., claiming its patent on winglets is invalid, and that the European planemaker should not have to pay royalties for the "sharklets" it plans to use on the A320neo aircraft.
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