 Aviation Week | Sikorsky, Lockheed Left Alone on USAF CSAR Helo Aviation Week Boeing, EADS and Northrop Grumman and their major partners have all decided not to bid for a multibillion dollar contract to build 112 new combat search and rescue helicopters for the U.S. Air Force. The decision seems to leave Sikorsky and partner ... United Tech's Sikorsky Likely To Get $7 Bil ContractInvestor's Business Daily 3 Companies Drop Bids for USAF Combat Rescue HelicopterDefenseNews.com Most contractors opt out of Air Force chopper bidsYahoo! News (blog) Reuters -Vertical Magazine (press release) los 51 artículos informativos » |
jueves, 13 de diciembre de 2012
Sikorsky, Lockheed Left Alone on USAF CSAR Helo - Aviation Week
Sikorsky, Lockheed Left Alone on USAF CSAR Helo - Aviation Week:
EADS abandona la carrera de 5.300 millones por el Helicóptero de Rescate de Combate (CRH) ... - www.infodefensa.com
EADS abandona la carrera de 5.300 millones por el helicóptero ... - www.infodefensa.com:
 www.infodefensa.com | EADS abandona la carrera de 5.300 millones por el helicóptero ... www.infodefensa.com (Infodefensa.com) Madrid – EADS North America, Boeing y Northrop Grumman no optarán a la construcción del futuro Helicóptero de Rescate de Combate (CRH) de la Fuerza Aérea Estadounidense. El camino, por tanto, queda despejado para que Sikorsky ... |
The US Navy has delayed a request for proposals (RFP) for its unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft programme until next year
US Navy delays UCLASS RFP - Flightglobal:
US Navy delays UCLASS RFP Flightglobal The US Navy has delayed a request for proposals (RFP) for its unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft programme until next year. "We are looking at the early part of 2013 now," the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) says. |
La plantilla de Alestis ultima un calendario de protestas y paros ... - La Voz Digital (Cádiz)
La plantilla de Alestis ultima un calendario de protestas y paros ... - La Voz Digital (Cádiz):
La plantilla de Alestis ultima un calendario de protestas y paros ... La Voz Digital (Cádiz) Los representantes sindicales de la compañía Alestis Aerospace ultiman para antes de final de año un amplio calendario de movilizaciones contra los despidos que recoge el plan de ajuste presentado el mes pasado. Las protestas incluyen también ... Alestis atrapa en su concurso a Ghenova, Elimco, MP, Airgrup ...ecodiario La crisis de Alestis, bomba de relojería para la aeronauticaDefensa.com los 4 artículos informativos » |
RAAF takes delivery of final KC-30 - Australian Aviation
RAAF takes delivery of final KC-30 - Australian Aviation:
 Australian Aviation | RAAF takes delivery of final KC-30 Australian Aviation The tanker transport aircraft, a derivative of the successful A330, incorporates two underwing refuelling pods, a rear-fuselage refuelling boom and an integrated universal receptacle enabling it to be refuelled by other aircraft. RAAF Commander Air ... |
Airbus, cerca de su meta anual de ventas - El Semanario Sin Limites
Airbus, cerca de su meta anual de ventas - El Semanario Sin Limites:
 El Semanario Sin Limites | Airbus, cerca de su meta anual de ventas El Semanario Sin Limites Airbus vendió 186 aviones en el mes de noviembre, con lo que la empresa está cerca de alcanzar su meta anual, aunque aún no consigue cerrar la brecha de su rival Boeing. En el periodo de enero a noviembre de 2012, el fabricante francés vendió 646 ... |
CCOO y UGT piden a Airbus que sitúe a Alestis como "referente" en los Tier 1 y un mayor compromiso a los accionistas
CCOO y UGT piden a Airbus que sitúe a Alestis como "referente" en ... - 20minutos.es:
CCOO y UGT piden a Airbus que sitúe a Alestis como "referente" en ... 20minutos.es Los sindicatos CCOO y UGT en Andalucía han reclamado este lunes a Airbus que sitúe al proveedor andaluz de primer nivel en aeronáutica Alestis como "referente" de los Tier 1, al tiempo que han pedido un mayor compromiso de los accionistas de cara a ... y más » |
Vueling ultima un pedido de aviones, según su presidente Piqué - Invertia
Vueling ultima un pedido de aviones, según su presidente Piqué - Invertia:
Vueling ultima un pedido de aviones, según su presidente Piqué Invertia Vueling ultima un pedido de aviones, según su presidente Piqué. La aerolínea de bajo coste Vueling, que opera una flota de aviones Airbus A320, tiene previsto decidir en breve sobre un nuevo pedido de unos 10 aviones, dijo su presidente el martes ... y más » |
Airbus clausura en España el Proyecto de Investigación CENIT ICARO “Innovación en Materiales Compuestos y optimización del Empennage y Fuselaje posterior”
En las instalaciones de Airbus en Getafe ha tenido lugar la ceremonia de clausura del proyecto ICARO, subvencionado por CDTI, Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial, dependiente del Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad. El proyecto ICARO, se inició en 2008 y ha sido el mayor consorcio de la industria aeroespacial española. Ha contado con un presupuesto de 35 Millones de euros y ha sido posible gracias a la financiación del programa CENIT a través de CDTI, Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial, dependiente del Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, cuya ayuda ha representado un 45% del total del presupuesto, aproximadamente 16 M€. Asimismo se han creado doce puestos de trabajo directamente relacionados con el proyecto, se han obtenido más de treinta prototipos, se han presentado quince solicitudes de patentes así como numerosos artículos y presentaciones en congresos y revistas, y de sus líneas se han derivado más de una veintena de proyectos fin de carrera y tesis doctorales
Vitoria reconocerá con un sello verde a las empresas más sostenibles - Ambientum
Vitoria reconocerá con un sello verde a las empresas más sostenibles - Ambientum:
Vitoria reconocerá con un sello verde a las empresas más sostenibles Ambientum ... un foro que ha reunido a representantes del Ayuntamiento, de la Diputación foral de Álava y de 14 empresas u organizaciones empresariales, entre las que se encuentran Aernnova, Euskaltel, Mercedes Benz, la Cámara de Comercio o SEA-Empresarios ... |
La Junta pide diálogo "serio y franco" sobre Alestis entre los ... - Europa Press
La Junta pide diálogo "serio y franco" sobre Alestis entre los ... - Europa Press:
La Junta pide diálogo "serio y franco" sobre Alestis entre los ... Europa Press "Cuando se plantea la posibilidad de desarrollar a gran escala el sector aeronáutico, se da un paso para asegurar que haya una infraestructura potente, como es Aerópolis, y para que aquellas empresas que suministran a Airbus --Aernova y Aciturri ... y más » |
Ginés Clemente: «Aciturri y sus proyectos crecerán un 15% en 2013» - Correo de Burgos
Ginés Clemente: «Aciturri y sus proyectos crecerán un 15% en 2013» - Correo de Burgos:
 Correo de Burgos | Ginés Clemente: «Aciturri y sus proyectos crecerán un 15% en 2013» Correo de Burgos Así lo demuestra la previsión de crecimiento que Ginés Clemente prevé para sus industrias para 2013: «El año que viene nos iremos a un 15%», apuntaba el consejero delegado de Aciturri, una de las empresas punteras del sector aeronáutico, no sólo ... y más » |
Alestis atrapa en su concurso a Ghenova, MP, Airgrup, Mave y Sofitec - elEconomista.es
Alestis atrapa en su concurso a Ghenova, MP, Airgrup, Mave y Sofitec - elEconomista.es:
Alestis atrapa en su concurso a Ghenova, MP, Airgrup, Mave y Sofitec elEconomista.es Incluso los otros dos tier-1 españoles de Airbus -el tercero es la propia Alestis-, Aernnova y Aciturri, mantienen deudas con la compañía andaluza. El efecto de este trabajo impagado para Ghenova se suma a la salida de esta empresa de cuatro directivos ... y más » |
Interview: Aeroscraft airship CEO Igor Pasternak
Interview: Aeros CEO Igor Pasternak: 
The Aeroscraft airship, with its minimal fuel consumption, vertical take-off and landing capabilities and point-to-point delivery is promising to revolutionize aviation. This radical new vehicle platform created by the Aeros Corporation in California is now entering its final stages of development and in this interview the company's founder and CEO, Igor Pasternak, talks to Gizmag about how different the Aeroscraft will be from anything else we have seen before. ..
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The Aeroscraft airship, with its minimal fuel consumption, vertical take-off and landing capabilities and point-to-point delivery is promising to revolutionize aviation. This radical new vehicle platform created by the Aeros Corporation in California is now entering its final stages of development and in this interview the company's founder and CEO, Igor Pasternak, talks to Gizmag about how different the Aeroscraft will be from anything else we have seen before. ..
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La Policía sostiene que José Blanco influyó ante la AESA para favorecer a su amigo
La Policía sostiene que José Blanco influyó ante la AESA para favorecer a su amigo:
Conforme a dicho periódico, un informe de la Udef incorporado a la parte del sumario del caso Campeón cuyo secreto fue levantado el pasado lunes, “recoge las gestiones realizadas a favor de José Antonio Orozco, presidente de Azkar e imputado en la causa, para lograr una licencia de construcción de una nave industrial en Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona)”.
Conforme a dicho periódico, un informe de la Udef incorporado a la parte del sumario del caso Campeón cuyo secreto fue levantado el pasado lunes, “recoge las gestiones realizadas a favor de José Antonio Orozco, presidente de Azkar e imputado en la causa, para lograr una licencia de construcción de una nave industrial en Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona)”.
Boeing, BMW Group to partner on carbon fiber recycling
The two companies are pioneering the use of carbon fiber in their products. According to a Boeing statement, its 787 is made up of 50% carbon fiber material and BMW will introduce two vehicles with passenger compartments made of carbon fiber in 2013. “Recycling composite material at point of use and the end of product life is critical to both companies,” Boeing said.
Canada to consider other planes besides F-35
TORONTO — Canada is considering buying fighter jets other than U.S.-made F-35s because of escalating costs associated with Lockheed Martin’s troubled Joint Strike Fighter program, the country’s defense minister said Wednesday.
Defense Minister Peter MacKay said the government needs to ensure a balance between military and taxpayer interests.
MacKay said Canada needs to have all viable options on the table to replace the current fleet of 1980s-vintage CF-18s, which the government says will reach the end of their projected service life around 2020.
He reiterated that Canada wants to buy 65 jets for about $9 billion. But escalating costs and delays have dogged the F-35, which is now the most expensive U.S. Department of Defense procurement program ever.
Sukhoi Company adds the 4th PAK FA prototype to flight tests program in Komsomolsk-on-Amur
Moscow, December 12 — Today the first flight of the 4th prototype of the fifth generation aviation complex (PAK FA) took place in Sukhoi’s KnAAPO aircraft plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The plane was piloted by distinguished test pilot of the Russian Federation, the Hero of Russia Sergey Bogdan.
The aircraft spent in the air forty minutes and landed on the factory airfield runway. The flight was successful, in full accordance with the flight plan. Stability of the aircraft test was conducted during the flight as well as evaluation of the power plant systems’ performance. The aircraft proved itself well in all phases of the planned flight program. The pilot confirmed reliable operation of all systems and components.
The first flight of the PAK FA was held on January 29, 2010 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. At present, work is underway on the full range of ground and flight tests. Three PAK FA prototypes take part in the test program. At the present time more than 200 flights have been made on the flight test program.
miércoles, 12 de diciembre de 2012
X-37B returns to orbit
X-37B returns to orbit: 
A US Air Force X-37B unmanned space plane was launched on its second mission today. The mission,designated OTV-3, was sent into low-earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 41 atop an Atlas V rocket at 1:03 p.m. EST (1803 GMT). This is the first time an X-37B has returned to orbit...
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A US Air Force X-37B unmanned space plane was launched on its second mission today. The mission,designated OTV-3, was sent into low-earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 41 atop an Atlas V rocket at 1:03 p.m. EST (1803 GMT). This is the first time an X-37B has returned to orbit...
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DARPA test-flies an arm-equipped UAV
DARPA test-flies an arm-equipped UAV: 
For some time now, engineers have been researching the possibility of equipping UAVs (unmanned air vehicles) with robotic arms. This week, DARPA announced that a successful test of just such an “armed” UAV has been performed...
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For some time now, engineers have been researching the possibility of equipping UAVs (unmanned air vehicles) with robotic arms. This week, DARPA announced that a successful test of just such an “armed” UAV has been performed...
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Estados Unidos pone por tercera vez en órbita su drone espacial militar X-37B
Estados Unidos pone por tercera vez en órbita su drone espacial militar X-37B:
Estados Unidos lanzó el martes, a bordo del cohete Atlas V, desde la base aérea de Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) su minitransbordador militar X-37B, en una misión cuyo objetivo se desconoce, pues la Fuerza Aérea USA no ha dado ninguna información al respecto, según revela el grupo de comunicación ruso RT.
Estados Unidos lanzó el martes, a bordo del cohete Atlas V, desde la base aérea de Cabo Cañaveral (Florida) su minitransbordador militar X-37B, en una misión cuyo objetivo se desconoce, pues la Fuerza Aérea USA no ha dado ninguna información al respecto, según revela el grupo de comunicación ruso RT.
La crisis de Alestis, bomba de relojería para la aeronautica
La crisis de Alestis, bomba de relojería para la aeronautica:
El enfrentamiento visceral entre Alcor, grupo vasco que controla la empresa andaluza en concurso, y Airbus amenaza las perspectivas futuras de la industria española en los programas de el gigante europeo.
Orbest aterriza finalmente en Globalia
Orbest aterriza finalmente en Globalia:
Palma de Mallorca.- El grupo turístico Globalia, propiedad de Juan José Hidalgo, cerró el pasado domingo un acuerdo con la deuda subordinada de Orizonia mejorando sustancialmete la oferta económica de Barceló, haciéndose así con su principal grupo competidor y con la aerolínea Orbest.
Palma de Mallorca.- El grupo turístico Globalia, propiedad de Juan José Hidalgo, cerró el pasado domingo un acuerdo con la deuda subordinada de Orizonia mejorando sustancialmete la oferta económica de Barceló, haciéndose así con su principal grupo competidor y con la aerolínea Orbest.
IAG solicita a la CNMV autorización para su opa sobre Vueling
IAG solicita a la CNMV autorización para su opa sobre Vueling:
Madrid.- International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), resultante de la fusión entre las compañías aéreas Iberia y British Airways, a través de su filial Veloz Holdco S. L., solicitó ayer formalmente a la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) la autorización para lanzar una oferta pública de adquisición (OPA) sobre la aerolínea catalana Vueling.
Madrid.- International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), resultante de la fusión entre las compañías aéreas Iberia y British Airways, a través de su filial Veloz Holdco S. L., solicitó ayer formalmente a la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) la autorización para lanzar una oferta pública de adquisición (OPA) sobre la aerolínea catalana Vueling.
North Korea launches long-range missile
North Korea launches long-range missile: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DRPK) has launched its three-stage rocket, Kwangmyongsong-3, from the Sohae Space Centre in Cholsan County, northwest North Korea, amidst international criticism.
Air Force: Drone Accident Rate At Civilian Airports 'Unacceptably High'
Air Force: Drone Accident Rate At Civilian Airports 'Unacceptably High': Pilot Error, Software Issues, Mechanical Failures All Cited As Causes Internal Air Force investigation reports indicate that the service is losing drones at an unacceptably high rate at civilian airports similar to an accident which occurred in the Seychelles in April.
martes, 11 de diciembre de 2012
Air Purifying Art: Edmonton International Airports Living Wall
Air Purifying Art: Edmonton International Airports Living Wall: 
Edmonton International Airports Living Wall has been greeting passengers now since May of this year and continues the success of Vancouver based design company Green over Grey in the trend of living vertical installations. The 1420 square feet vertical canvas consists of over 8000 plants and includes several species identified by NASA as being more efficient than mechanical filters at purifying the air of toxins...
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Edmonton International Airports Living Wall has been greeting passengers now since May of this year and continues the success of Vancouver based design company Green over Grey in the trend of living vertical installations. The 1420 square feet vertical canvas consists of over 8000 plants and includes several species identified by NASA as being more efficient than mechanical filters at purifying the air of toxins...
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Truman Hosts First Flight Deck Taxiing Of X-47B UCAS-D
Truman Hosts First Flight Deck Taxiing Of X-47B UCAS-D: Aircraft Remotely Controlled On Deck By Arm-Worn Device Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and personnel from the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System program office (PMA-268) integrated test team made history Dec. 9 as they taxied an X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aircraft for the first time aboard a carrier.
Passengers on the future 777X may be surprised to see its wingtips unfolding in a design that lets the Boeing jet's immense wingspan fit at airport gates.
Boeing considers wingtips that fold on its next big jet
A350: VMU tail strike test will be one of the first to be done next summer
This test allows to determine speeds which are called VMU (Velocity Minimum Unstick). Airbus needs to know the VMU because the computed take off speeds incorporate some margin above VMU, just as they also do for VS (Stall speed), VMCG (Minimum control speed on the ground) and VMCA (Minimum control speed in the air). These "V" speeds therefore form the basic building blocks of take-off performance.
Chinese group buys American International Group aircraft firm for up to $4.8 billion
American International Group Inc (AIG.N) will sell nearly all of aircraft leasing business ILFC (ILFC.N) to a Chinese consortium for up to $4.8 billion, in a deal that gives the fastest growing aviation market easier and cheaper access to planes.
But the sale is at a far cheaper price than AIG sought and will lead to a substantial loss, the insurer's price for getting out of its last major non-core asset following the U.S. government bailout of the company in the financial crisis.
But the sale is at a far cheaper price than AIG sought and will lead to a substantial loss, the insurer's price for getting out of its last major non-core asset following the U.S. government bailout of the company in the financial crisis.
lunes, 10 de diciembre de 2012
Doubling the Threat: Drones + Lasers?
When MQ-1 Predators are armed, they head off into the wild blue yonder with a lone pair of Hellfire missiles under their wings. It’s a double-barreled shotgun you can’t reload.
But folks at General Atomics are getting increasingly excited by the HELLADS — the High Energy Liquid Laser Defense System. It is designed to shrink a flying laser into a package small enough to cram onto an aircraft.
“It would give us an unlimited magazine,” says one person close to the program.
Read more: http://nation.time.com/2012/12/10/double-trouble-drones-lasers/#ixzz2Egum16MB
La SEPI obtendría 365 millones por su cesión del 1,5% en EADS
La SEPI obtendría 365 millones por su cesión del 1,5% en EADS:
Madrid.- La española Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI) podría llegar a percibir hasta 365 millones de euros por la cesión del 1,5% de su participación en el capital social del consorcio aeroespacial y de defensa europeo EADS, tras la recomposición del accionariado del mismo producido la pasada semana.
Madrid.- La española Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI) podría llegar a percibir hasta 365 millones de euros por la cesión del 1,5% de su participación en el capital social del consorcio aeroespacial y de defensa europeo EADS, tras la recomposición del accionariado del mismo producido la pasada semana.
El ministro de Defensa Pedro Morenés participa en Rabat en la reunión ministerial de la ‘Iniciativa 5+5’
El ministro de Defensa Pedro Morenés participa en Rabat en la reunión ministerial de la ‘Iniciativa 5+5’:
El Ministro de Defensa español, Pedro Morenés, se encuentra en Rabat con objeto de participar en la reunión anual de ministros de Defensa de la ‘Iniciativa5+5’, que tiene lugar bajo presidencia marroquí. La ‘Iniciativa 5+5’ está formada por Argelia, España, Francia, Italia, Libia, Malta, Marruecos, Mauritania, Portugal y Túnez. Al término de las reuniones de la ‘Iniciativa 5+5’, el Ministro Morenés se reunirá con su colega de Mauritania para tratar asuntos bilaterales.
El Ministro de Defensa español, Pedro Morenés, se encuentra en Rabat con objeto de participar en la reunión anual de ministros de Defensa de la ‘Iniciativa5+5’, que tiene lugar bajo presidencia marroquí. La ‘Iniciativa 5+5’ está formada por Argelia, España, Francia, Italia, Libia, Malta, Marruecos, Mauritania, Portugal y Túnez. Al término de las reuniones de la ‘Iniciativa 5+5’, el Ministro Morenés se reunirá con su colega de Mauritania para tratar asuntos bilaterales.
IRST EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON METEOR FIRING TRIAL A SUCCESS
The Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile has been successfully launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon as part of the Future Enhancements Flight Test Programme.
The missile was eject launched from a rear fuselage missile station, which on Eurofighter Typhoon is semi-conformal for aircraft drag and radar signature reduction. The missile motor was fired, providing data that will allow the missile launch envelope to be expanded.
This builds on an earlier series of flight trials, carried out by partner company BAE Systems on behalf of the Eurofighter programme, where unpowered missiles were used to demonstrate safe separation on the missile.
This current package of work begins the full integration of the Meteor missile with all Eurofighter Typhoon systems.
The flight trials were conducted with integrated support from QinetiQ and MBDA.
After taking part in the Meteor trials, BAE Systems Typhoon Test Pilot Steve Long said: "By completing these initial Meteor flight trials, Typhoon has taken a significant leap forward in operational capability. As a fighter pilot, you ultimately want the best possible combination of aircraft and advanced weapons to ensure mission success and to get you home safely. The range and performance of the Meteor weapon goes a long way to achieving this - with confidence. A potent long range missile, coupled with a highly agile aircraft gives us a very potent and very powerful mix."
Meteor, a beyond visual range air-to-air missile manufactured by MBDA will provide the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with the next generation of cutting edge weapons capability. Featuring advanced air breathing motor technology for maximum range and the latest electronics to deliver optimum combat performance, it will ensure that Eurofighter Typhoon remains the world's most advanced multi role aircraft and will further complement its short and medium range air-to-air missile capabilities.
The integration of the Meteor weapon is a game-changer on the battlefield; adding another layer to Eurofighter Typhoon's swing-role capabilities and ensuring the pilot is able to engage hostile air threats at long range at the same time as identifying and engaging targets on the ground.
The missile was eject launched from a rear fuselage missile station, which on Eurofighter Typhoon is semi-conformal for aircraft drag and radar signature reduction. The missile motor was fired, providing data that will allow the missile launch envelope to be expanded.
This builds on an earlier series of flight trials, carried out by partner company BAE Systems on behalf of the Eurofighter programme, where unpowered missiles were used to demonstrate safe separation on the missile.
This current package of work begins the full integration of the Meteor missile with all Eurofighter Typhoon systems.
The flight trials were conducted with integrated support from QinetiQ and MBDA.
After taking part in the Meteor trials, BAE Systems Typhoon Test Pilot Steve Long said: "By completing these initial Meteor flight trials, Typhoon has taken a significant leap forward in operational capability. As a fighter pilot, you ultimately want the best possible combination of aircraft and advanced weapons to ensure mission success and to get you home safely. The range and performance of the Meteor weapon goes a long way to achieving this - with confidence. A potent long range missile, coupled with a highly agile aircraft gives us a very potent and very powerful mix."
Meteor, a beyond visual range air-to-air missile manufactured by MBDA will provide the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with the next generation of cutting edge weapons capability. Featuring advanced air breathing motor technology for maximum range and the latest electronics to deliver optimum combat performance, it will ensure that Eurofighter Typhoon remains the world's most advanced multi role aircraft and will further complement its short and medium range air-to-air missile capabilities.
The integration of the Meteor weapon is a game-changer on the battlefield; adding another layer to Eurofighter Typhoon's swing-role capabilities and ensuring the pilot is able to engage hostile air threats at long range at the same time as identifying and engaging targets on the ground.
Cruce del Atlántico colgado de globos de helio "de juguete"
http://www.flyclick.com.ar/2012/11/19/cruce-del-atlantico-con-globos-de-juguete-2/
Jonathan Trappe, de 37 años quiere realizar el sueño de cruzar el Océano Atlántico de este a oeste. Lo interesante de la aventura es que volaría suspendido por un racimo de globos de helio, simulando al film UP de Disney Pixar. El sueño de niños volar aferrado a un montón de globos de juguete.
El viernes pasado realizaron el primer lanzamiento en León, México para probar el sistema de globos y la nueva góndola, que es un bote salvavidas de color amarillo, antes usaba un arnés similar a los de parapente.
Jonathan se siente muy seguro de poder realizar este vuelo que quedará registrado en el libro de Guinness. Tal como otras conquistas, cuando en en mayo de 2010 cruzó el canal de la Mancha partiendo desde Inglaterra, a lo largo de los icónicos Blancos Acantilados de Dover para aterrizar en la campiña francesa. Luego en septiembre de 2011 sobrevoló los Alpes, cruzándolos desde Francia para aterrizar en Italia. Este año voló a través del lago Michigan en el lanzamiento de EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Jonathan Trappe, de 37 años quiere realizar el sueño de cruzar el Océano Atlántico de este a oeste. Lo interesante de la aventura es que volaría suspendido por un racimo de globos de helio, simulando al film UP de Disney Pixar. El sueño de niños volar aferrado a un montón de globos de juguete.
El viernes pasado realizaron el primer lanzamiento en León, México para probar el sistema de globos y la nueva góndola, que es un bote salvavidas de color amarillo, antes usaba un arnés similar a los de parapente.
Jonathan se siente muy seguro de poder realizar este vuelo que quedará registrado en el libro de Guinness. Tal como otras conquistas, cuando en en mayo de 2010 cruzó el canal de la Mancha partiendo desde Inglaterra, a lo largo de los icónicos Blancos Acantilados de Dover para aterrizar en la campiña francesa. Luego en septiembre de 2011 sobrevoló los Alpes, cruzándolos desde Francia para aterrizar en Italia. Este año voló a través del lago Michigan en el lanzamiento de EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Boeing, Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for 15 777-300ERs
- Largest order by value in Turkish Airlines history
ISTANBUL, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Turkish Airlines have finalized a firm order for 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes worth $4.7 billion at list prices. The agreement, first announced in October as a commitment, also includes options for five additional 777-300ERs and is the largest order by value in Turkish Airlines' history.
Turkish Airlines' fleet currently includes 12 777-300ERs, the first of which Boeing delivered in October 2010. Over the past two years, these airplanes have formed the backbone of Turkish Airlines' long-haul operations. This latest order will enable the Turkish flag-carrier to continue to serve new destinations worldwide.
"This latest order from Turkish Airlines is testament to the key role the 777 has played in the carrier's long-haul route expansion," said Todd Nelp, vice president of European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "In recent years, Turkish Airlines has been incredibly successful in providing its passengers with outstanding service to a growing range of international destinations. The exceptional performance of the 777-300ER, with its excellent fuel economics, reliability and passenger comfort, has been a cornerstone for Turkish Airlines' continued growth."
The 777-300ER seats up to 386 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a maximum range of 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km).
Turkish Airlines currently operates a fleet that includes nearly 100 Boeing airplanes and serves more than 200 destinations across 90 countries worldwide.
La hora de Alestis:tiene una cartera de pedidos de 2.400M€ en diez años pero está en concurso de acreedores y un ERE amenaza a 312 empleos
Es festivo. Día de la Constitución. Muy temprano. Pero las luces ya están encendidas en la planta de Alestis de Puerto Real. No se descansa. La aeronáutica andaluza trata de mantener su actividad pese a estar inmersa en un concurso voluntario de acreedores, un plan de reestructuración y un Expediente de Regulación de Empleo. El fracaso supondría la pérdida de 1.800 puestos de trabajo y otros 4.000 indirectos. Un golpe prácticamente mortal. Hace casi cinco años que Alestis despegó como un gran sueño cumplido: consolidar una empresa andaluza volcada en el sector aeronáutico bajo el paraguas de los encargos de piezas para el consorcio europeo Airbus, que ya entonces daban trabajo a pequeñas plantas industriales ubicadas en su mayoría en Sevilla y Cádiz. http://ccaa.elpais.com/ccaa/2012/12/08/andalucia/1355000165_852057.html
Airbus Military A400M completes critical flight-test phase
On track for full certification and first delivery.
Airbus Military has successfully completed the 300 hours of Function & Reliability (F&R) flight-testing of the A400M new generation airlifter which is a key requirement prior to full certification.
Data from the F&R programme, which was performed entirely using the first production-representative aircraft – MSN6 / Grizzly 5 – is now being examined by the civil and military certification authorities for the A400M – respectively EASA and a committee appointed by OCCAR.
Having received the restricted Type Certification begin May this year, this phase of the flight test programme was the last major requirement prior to full Type Certification. It is expected that the aircraft will receive the full civil Type Certificate and military Initial Operating Capability in the first quarter of next year subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. First delivery to the French Air Force, of MSN7, is planned for the second quarter, and a total of four aircraft will be delivered during the year in line with the schedule.
The F&R testing was completed in just 32 days, during which the aircraft made 52 flights and visited 10 different airfields. The exercise is intended to examine the aircraft´s behavior in conditions representative of normal in-service experience, including both routine and simulated abnormal operations in a wide range of weather and locations. It helps minimize the risk to operational crews, particularly on new aircraft entering service, of malfunctions and failures that increase pilot workload.
This intensive testing demonstrated the excellent reliability of the A400M and its systems as well as its TP400 engines even under an exceptionally demanding schedule.
Airbus Military Head of Flight and Integration Tests Fernando Alonso said: "During this F&R campaign the A400M has really been put through its paces. It has flown an average of two flights and 15 flight hours per day over a 26 day timeframe with only 6 days devoted to routine maintenance activities.The crews have been greatly impressed with the performance of the on-board systems and engines, and we are confident that we have a sound basis for completing the civil and military certification in the next couple of months."
Airbus Military has successfully completed the 300 hours of Function & Reliability (F&R) flight-testing of the A400M new generation airlifter which is a key requirement prior to full certification.
Data from the F&R programme, which was performed entirely using the first production-representative aircraft – MSN6 / Grizzly 5 – is now being examined by the civil and military certification authorities for the A400M – respectively EASA and a committee appointed by OCCAR.
Having received the restricted Type Certification begin May this year, this phase of the flight test programme was the last major requirement prior to full Type Certification. It is expected that the aircraft will receive the full civil Type Certificate and military Initial Operating Capability in the first quarter of next year subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. First delivery to the French Air Force, of MSN7, is planned for the second quarter, and a total of four aircraft will be delivered during the year in line with the schedule.
The F&R testing was completed in just 32 days, during which the aircraft made 52 flights and visited 10 different airfields. The exercise is intended to examine the aircraft´s behavior in conditions representative of normal in-service experience, including both routine and simulated abnormal operations in a wide range of weather and locations. It helps minimize the risk to operational crews, particularly on new aircraft entering service, of malfunctions and failures that increase pilot workload.
This intensive testing demonstrated the excellent reliability of the A400M and its systems as well as its TP400 engines even under an exceptionally demanding schedule.
Airbus Military Head of Flight and Integration Tests Fernando Alonso said: "During this F&R campaign the A400M has really been put through its paces. It has flown an average of two flights and 15 flight hours per day over a 26 day timeframe with only 6 days devoted to routine maintenance activities.The crews have been greatly impressed with the performance of the on-board systems and engines, and we are confident that we have a sound basis for completing the civil and military certification in the next couple of months."
Siemens ensaya con Airbus: se encargará del mantenimiento tecnológico de la planta de fibra de carbono en Illescas
Usted céntrese en lo suyo, que nosotros nos encargaremos de todo lo demás. Con esta filosofía, Siemens ha lanzado en España un proyecto piloto para realizar el mantenimiento tecnológico de la planta de EADS, fabricante de Airbus, en Illescas (Toledo), con el objetivo de reducir los costes y mejorar la productividad. "Tenemos que garantizar que los medios de producción están disponibles, a punto y que incluyen una mejora continua del servicio", explica Pascual Dedios, consejero delegado del sector industrial de Siemens en España. Si los resultados son los adecuados, se podría extender esta experiencia a nivel mundial.
India’s Light Transport Competition: Follow Avros to Exit
India’s Light Transport Competition: Follow Avros to Exit:
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India’s slow-motion force modernization has made significant progress within its aerial transport fleet. Their AN-32s are being modernized, stretched C-130J Hercules have been bought for their special forces, and the IAF’s high-end IL-76s will soon be joined by 10 Boeing C-17 heavy transports. Now, at the very bottom of India’s fixed-wing transport force, it’s time to replace the 6 tonne capacity of the IAF’s 30 or so surviving 748M Avros. The planes are currently used for troop transport, communications, and training.
The 2 leading contenders are a familiar pair, and would be more like western counterparts to the higher-performance AN-32s. A number of other makes and models have been floated, which could make for an interesting competition if enough of them respond.(more…)
La Fuerza Aérea Brasileña se decanta por el F-18, en lugar del Gripen NG, según la prensa local
La Fuerza Aérea Brasileña se decanta por el F-18, en lugar del Gripen NG, según la prensa local:
La FAB, a la espera desde hace más de 12 años de la decisión final para adquirir 36 cazas, se inclinaría ahora por los F-18 Súper Hornet estadounidenses, que compiten con los Rafale franceses y los Gripen suecos, afirma la revista paulista Istoé.
U.S. Army Flies Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter
U.S. Army Flies Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter: First Test Flight Had Pilots Aboard For Safety Over the skies east of San Jose, CA, a Black Hawk helicopter was seen flying low and slow November 5. There were pilots aboard the aircraft, but all maneuvers during this flight were being conducted autonomously.
La SAE contada a los niños: "¿Cómo y por qué vuela un avión?"
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domingo, 9 de diciembre de 2012
China afirma que su J-15 es, lejos de una copia, un caza superior al ruso Su-35
China afirma que su J-15 es, lejos de una copia, un caza superior al ruso Su-35:
Según el portavoz del Ministerio de Defensa chino, Geng Yansheng, el caza embarcado de factoría china Shenyang J-15 no es en absoluto una copia del ruso Su-35, que Moscú se negara a venderles, sino un diseño propio que, además, supera la versión rusa.
Según el portavoz del Ministerio de Defensa chino, Geng Yansheng, el caza embarcado de factoría china Shenyang J-15 no es en absoluto una copia del ruso Su-35, que Moscú se negara a venderles, sino un diseño propio que, además, supera la versión rusa.
CyPhy Works' UAVs use ground-based power to stay aloft indefinitely
CyPhy Works' UAVs use ground-based power to stay aloft indefinitely: 
Endurance is one of the biggest limiting factors of UAVs. To stay airborne longer, Boeing has turned to hydrogen to fuel its Phantom Eye, Qinetiq’s Zephyr relies on solar power and Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk can refuel autonomously in mid-air. But CyPhy Works has taken a different approach with its first UAVs. By connecting to a ground-based power source via a “microfilament,” the UAVs are able to stay aloft indefinitely. ..
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Endurance is one of the biggest limiting factors of UAVs. To stay airborne longer, Boeing has turned to hydrogen to fuel its Phantom Eye, Qinetiq’s Zephyr relies on solar power and Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk can refuel autonomously in mid-air. But CyPhy Works has taken a different approach with its first UAVs. By connecting to a ground-based power source via a “microfilament,” the UAVs are able to stay aloft indefinitely. ..
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Golden Spike announces plans for commercial lunar exploration
Golden Spike announces plans for commercial lunar exploration: 
It was forty years ago this month that Apollo 17 took astronauts to the Moon for the last time. Since then, the satellite has only been visited periodically by unmanned probes, but that may change inside the next ten years. On Thursday, the day before the anniversary of Apollo 17’s launch, a new company called Golden Spike announced at the National Press Club that it would be sending commercial exploration missions to the Moon within a decade with a ticket price of US$750 million...
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It was forty years ago this month that Apollo 17 took astronauts to the Moon for the last time. Since then, the satellite has only been visited periodically by unmanned probes, but that may change inside the next ten years. On Thursday, the day before the anniversary of Apollo 17’s launch, a new company called Golden Spike announced at the National Press Club that it would be sending commercial exploration missions to the Moon within a decade with a ticket price of US$750 million...
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Golden Spike promises crewed trips to the moon by 2020
Golden Spike promises crewed trips to the moon by 2020: A new startup company, Golden Spike, promises a manned, round-trip voyage to the lunar surface by 2020. The company, which includes several high-profile...
viernes, 7 de diciembre de 2012
La FAA ordena la revisión de los conectores de carburante de todos los B787 Dreamliner
La FAA ordena la revisión de los conectores de carburante de todos los B787 Dreamliner:
Nueva York.- La FAA norteamericana ha ordenado la inspección de los conectores de carburante de todos los aviones Boeing 787 Dreamliner el mismo día que uno de estos modernos aviones tuvo que realizar un aterrizaje de emergencia por un problema mecánico.
Nueva York.- La FAA norteamericana ha ordenado la inspección de los conectores de carburante de todos los aviones Boeing 787 Dreamliner el mismo día que uno de estos modernos aviones tuvo que realizar un aterrizaje de emergencia por un problema mecánico.
NASA Voyager 1 Probe Encounters New Region In Deep Space
NASA Voyager 1 Probe Encounters New Region In Deep Space: Will Soon Cross Into Interstellar Void NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft has entered a new region at the far reaches of our solar system that scientists feel is the final area the spacecraft has to cross before reaching interstellar space.
miércoles, 5 de diciembre de 2012
First flyable A350 XWB "MSN1" structurally complete
PRESS RELEASE
Airbus has successfully completed the main structural assembly and system connection of A350 XWB 'MSN1' – the first flight-test aircraft. The aircraft is depicted here on its wheels for the very first time moving out of the main assembly hall (Station 40) at the recently inaugurated "Roger Béteille" A350 XWB Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. It then entered the adjacent indoor ground test station (Station 30).
The assembly work performed in Station 40 included the successful electrical power-on of the aircraft's entire fuselage and wings. Soon work in Station 30 will start by testing the aircraft's hydraulic system, followed by the full electric and hydraulic power-on of the aircraft which will be completed by around the end of the year. This will mark the start of several weeks of comprehensive functional system testing.
After the A350 XWB MSN1 exits station 30, the aircraft will go through a series of extensive production and certification / development tests, be painted and have its engines installed. It will then be delivered to the flight-line and be readied for its first flight in mid-2013.
GE bids to increase wind turbine efficiency with fabric-covered blades
GE bids to increase wind turbine efficiency with fabric-covered blades: 
In a bid to help shape the inexorable march toward more efficient wind power, General Electric Power and Water is developing a new fabric-covered wind turbine blade which promises to cut the cost of wind turbine manufacture significantly, while also allowing a larger blade size, and facilitating easier transportation.
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In a bid to help shape the inexorable march toward more efficient wind power, General Electric Power and Water is developing a new fabric-covered wind turbine blade which promises to cut the cost of wind turbine manufacture significantly, while also allowing a larger blade size, and facilitating easier transportation.
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Aeroscraft dirigible airship prototype approaches completion
Aeroscraft dirigible airship prototype approaches completion: 
The dirigible airship, the oddball aircraft of another era, is making a comeback. California-based Aeros Corporation has created a prototype of its new breed of variable buoyancy aircraft and expects the vehicle to be finished before the end of 2012. With its new cargo handling technology, minimum fuel consumption, vertical take-off and landing features and point to point delivery, the Aeroscraft platform promises to revolutionize airship technology. ..
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The dirigible airship, the oddball aircraft of another era, is making a comeback. California-based Aeros Corporation has created a prototype of its new breed of variable buoyancy aircraft and expects the vehicle to be finished before the end of 2012. With its new cargo handling technology, minimum fuel consumption, vertical take-off and landing features and point to point delivery, the Aeroscraft platform promises to revolutionize airship technology. ..
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NASA announces new rover mission for Mars
NASA announces new rover mission for Mars: 
With Curiosity still rolling across the Red Planet, NASA has revealed it will be sending another rover to Mars in 2020. The announcement, which was made at the 2012 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, also outlined the space agency’s plans for exploring Mars for the remainder of the decade...
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With Curiosity still rolling across the Red Planet, NASA has revealed it will be sending another rover to Mars in 2020. The announcement, which was made at the 2012 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, also outlined the space agency’s plans for exploring Mars for the remainder of the decade...
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España podría reducir su participación en EADS del 5.5% al 4%
España podría reducir su participación en EADS:
España podría reducir su participación en EADS del 5.5% al 4%. Francia podría reducir su participación en el consorcio del 15% actual al 12%, equiparándose así a la participación que tendrá Alemania, según un nuevo acuerdo al que habrían llegado los gobiernos de París, Berlín y Madrid.
España podría reducir su participación en EADS del 5.5% al 4%. Francia podría reducir su participación en el consorcio del 15% actual al 12%, equiparándose así a la participación que tendrá Alemania, según un nuevo acuerdo al que habrían llegado los gobiernos de París, Berlín y Madrid.
F-35C Lightning II Hits Weapons Testing Milestone
F-35C Lightning II Hits Weapons Testing Milestone: CF-2 Completes Initial Pit Drop Testing The F-35 integrated test force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River completed a weapons ejection milestone for the Lightning II carrier variant on Nov. 28. CF-2, the second F-35C test aircraft, ejected a 2,000-pound inert GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and a 500-pound GBU-12 Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb from an internal weapons bay into a foam-covered concrete pit.
Airbus Military Delivers Final A330 MRTT To RAAF
Airbus Military Delivers Final A330 MRTT To RAAF: Last Of Five Tanker-Transports Ordered By The Australian Air Force The fifth and final new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport ordered by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has been delivered by Airbus Military. The handover of the aircraft marks a major milestone for the A330 MRTT program.
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