Japan Airlines estima pérdidas de US$13 millones por Boeing 787 y ... Economía y Negocios online El presidente de la aerolínea japonesa, Yoshiharu Ueki, afirmó que la compañía está enfocada en ayudar en todo para que puedan estar nuevamente en el aire. TOKIO.- La aerolínea japonesa Japan Airlines evaluó este lunes en unos 1.100 millones de ... |
martes, 5 de febrero de 2013
Japan Airlines estima pérdidas de US$13 millones por Boeing 787
Boeing solicita a las autoridades estadounidenses realizar vuelos de prueba con el 787
Latercera | Boeing solicita a las autoridades estadounidenses realizar vuelos ... Finanzas.com Boeing ha solicitado a la Administración Federal de Aviación de Estados Unidos (FAA, por sus siglas en inglés) permiso para realizar vuelos de prueba con el 787 'Dreamliner', al fin de encontrar una solución a los problemas registrados en la batería el ... Aerolínea japonesa pedirá compensación a Boeing por la ...Latercera Boeing pide a FAA que permita vuelos de prueba del DreamlinerReuters América Latina Japan Airlines quiere que Boeing le compense por la inmobilización ...euronews Expansión.com -Europa Press -La Jornada en linea los 12 artículos informativos » |
Airbus adjudica a las andaluzas Ayesa Air Control, Glenser, MDU-MP y a la madrileña CT Ingenieros un millón de horas de ingeniería
![]() www.infodefensa.com | Airbus adjudica a cuatro empresas españolas un millón de horas de ... www.infodefensa.com La mitad de las horas corresponden a trabajos de apoyo a Airbus Military para la fabricación de sus principales aviones, como el A400M, el tanquero A330 MRTT o la familia de aeronaves de tamaño medio (CN235, C295 y C212). Las 500.000 horas ... Airbus adjudica a las andaluzas Ayesa Air Control, Glenser, MDU ...Defensa.com los 2 artículos informativos » |
El WiFi llegará a los aviones de Iberia este verano - EL BOLETIN.com (Comunicado de prensa)
![]() valenciaplaza.com | El WiFi llegará a los aviones de Iberia este verano EL BOLETIN.com (Comunicado de prensa) El WiFi se convertirá, a lo largo de este verano, en una de las novedades con las que contarán los nuevo aviones de la aerolínea Iberia, los Airbus A330/300. Así lo ha asegurado el director general de Comercial y Clientes de Iberia, Marco Sansavini, en ... Renueva su flota e incorpora 7 nuevos Airbus A330-300 en 2013valenciaplaza.com Despega la “nueva Iberia” con la llegada de sus Airbus A330HostelTur los 10 artículos informativos » |
El Airbus A330 de Iberia listo para su entrega - Fly-News
El Airbus A330 de Iberia listo para su entrega Fly-News Blanco y reluciente, el primer Airbus A330-300 de Iberia ha cambiado ya su matrícula francesa de pruebas por la española EC-LUB y hoy día 5 de febrero éstaría prevista por Airbus su entrega oficial a la aerolínea. Mientras, el segundo ejemplar, el ... |
SkyTeam presenta su Vuelta al Mundo 2013, con descuentos para reservas hasta el 31 de marzo
Además, la fecha para beneficiarse con el descuento está disponible desde el 1 de este mes hasta el 31
El ex presidente de Thales, Denis Ranque, favorito para presidir EADS
Las negociaciones para establecer la lista de los cuatro consejeros franceses de EADS, que serán propuestos al voto de los accionistas en Junta General Extraordinaria (AGE), se aceleraron el pasado fin de semana. El domingo el consejo de administración examinó las propuestas del comité de candidaturas que se había reunido el viernes.
Más de 37.000 candidatos a participar en el proyecto Mars One
Ámsterdam.-Más de 37.000 candidatos de todo el mundo han solicitado a la organización Mars One ser admitidos a las pruebas de selección para participar en el proyecto de establecer una colonia humana permanente en Marte, según ha anunciado en su página web.
lunes, 4 de febrero de 2013
Eurocopter delivers EC135 T2 to National Police Agency
The NPA and its police departments across Japan currently owns a fleet of 28 Eurocopter helicopters, which includes seven units of EC135 and 13 BK117s (EC145). These aircraft are operated by the police to guard the security interest of their respective prefectures. The newly acquired EC135 T2 will be the first EC135 to be deployed to the MPD, which also operates an EC155 B1 for a wide range of police activities, including life-saving operations, transportation, crime-prevention, security patrols and investigative search.
The MPD was the very first police department to begin using helicopters since 1959, and is the most frequent user of helicopters for law enforcement work amongst all police departments in Japan. Due to the varying landscapes of Tokyo prefecture which includes the Tokyo city center lined with skyscrapers, the Ogasawara Islands and the mountains on the outskirts of Tokyo, the MPD requires a range of helicopter types to tackle different missions and environmental challenges. In times of national disasters, the MPD has also been actively called upon for support.
"We are very honored to be able to deliver the first EC135 to MPD, which has a large and wellequipped Air Squadron," said Stephane Ginoux, President & CEO of Eurocopter Japan. "The EC135 is a model that is well-established in the law enforcement market around the world as well as in Japan. We will offer a full suite of support and services, including maintenance, operational support, as well as training, to cater to our customers' needs."
The EC135 is a powerful, lightweight, twin-engine helicopter renowned for its multi-mission capabilities, top-notch technology and low operating costs. Bearing Eurocopter's Fenestron® shrouded tail rotor, the EC135 is one of the quietest helicopters in its class, making it a highly popular aircraft for flying over cities and densely-populated areas, and especially favored by law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services (EMS) operators. There are currently 70 EC135s flying in Japan for EMS, police work, electronic news gathering, VIP transport and business aviation.
Eurocopter delivers 10th EC135 Training Helicopter to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force
The TH135 is the customized version for MSDF, based on Eurocopter's light twin-engine helicopter EC135 T2. The selection was made taking into account the efficiency of its life-cycle cost, thanks to the operation rate and ease of maintenance. The EC135 fleet joins the Japan Ministry of Defense as its second Eurocopter helicopter type; the other being the EC225 model, which is being operated for VIP transport by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Eurocopter Japan has been delivering the TH135s on time, accomplishing the first instrumentation operation, assembly and customization. A full support system has also been set up to ensure prompt and timely parts delivery, as well as technical support for the maintenance and operation of the MSDF fleet. As a result, Eurocopter Japan was duly awarded by the Air Supply Depot of MSDF in December last year for its efficiency in parts delivery.
"The MSDF contract represents a milestone for Eurocopter in its efforts to gain a foothold in the Japanese defense market," stated Stephane Ginoux, President & CEO of Eurocopter Japan. "It is a great achievement for us to have delivered the 10 TH135 helicopters on time. Our selection and the subsequent recognition by MSDF clearly show the confidence that they have in our products and support services, which serves as a great motivation for us to strive even harder to meet our customers' needs."
Recognizing the benefits of the EC135 as a training helicopter, Japan became one of the first countries in Asia to acquire the TH135 variant for its training. Tailored for advanced training missions, the EC135 is well adapted for air crew of defense forces operating new-generation multi-role or combat helicopters. In Europe, countries such as Germany, Spain and Switzerland are already using the EC135 or its military version, EC635, for pilot training.
The EC135 is a modern light twin-engine helicopter in the 3-ton class, with a seating capacity of seven to eight passengers (five for TH135). It offers good maneuverability, high visibility and low vibration level. After making its debut in mid-1996, more than 1,000 EC135 helicopters have been delivered worldwide for a variety of missions ranging from pilot training and law enforcement to emergency medical services (EMS) and search and rescue. In Japan, there are currently 70 EC135s operating for EMS, police work, electronic news gathering, VIP transport and business aviation.
About Eurocopter Japan
Eurocopter Japan Co.,Ltd was established in April 2009 as a subsidiary of Eurocopter (90%) and Itochu Corporation (10%). In July 2009, Eurocopter Japan established Eurocopter Japan T&E. Co.,Ltd, a joint venture with ANAM. After these two acquisitions, Eurocopter became the first foreign affiliated company in this field to become a full fledged industrial player in Japan. With around 55% market share in the civil and parapublic sectors, a fleet of 320 helicopters and 50 years of presence in Japan, Eurocopter Japan will continue to contribute to Japanese customers and the society by improving safety, usability and the cost efficiency of the air by providing excellent products and consummate services.
iberia revoluciona su oferta comercial con la llegada de los Airbus A330 y sus nuevas clases de largo radio
- Los Airbus A330 introducen en Iberia un nuevo modelo de operación de las rutas de largo radio mucho más eficiente.
- En clase Business Plus, destacan las nuevas butacas-camas completamente planas, cuyo diseño y disposición en el avión confieren mayor privacidad al cliente.
- Las nuevas butacas de la clase turista incorporan un sistema de entretenimiento individual y "a la carta".
- Próximamente, Iberia ofrecerá a todos sus clientes WIFI a bordo para acceso a internet y conectividad GSM para envío y recepción de SMS.
- La nueva oferta comercial de Iberia incluye, entre otros, una transformación de www.iberia.com y nuevos servicios en la T4 y en otros aeropuertos de su red.
- En 2012 Iberia obtuvo una puntualidad cercana al 80 por ciento, y el nivel de calidad percibida por los clientes mejoró en más 7 puntos.
Iberia ha presentado hoy en FITUR una ambiciosa oferta comercial de productos y servicios que desarrollará en los próximos meses, y que incluye desde el lanzamiento de sus nuevas clases Business y turista de largo radio, hasta una transformación total de www.iberia.com, y la introducción de innovadores productos y servicios en toda la experiencia de viaje del cliente.
La principal novedad comercial de Iberia para este año son los nuevos interiores Business y turista para sus vuelos de largo radio. Estas cabinas vienen incorporadas en los nuevos Airbus A330/300, el nuevo modelo de avión que llegará a la flota de Iberia para cubrir rutas transoceánicas.
El primero de estos Airbus A330/300 llegará a mediados de febrero y, hasta marzo de 2014, Iberia recibirá siete unidades más. Los Airbus A330 son aviones de dos motores, pero habilitados para realizar rutas transatlánticas. La principal ventaja de este modelo de operación con aviones bimotores es la eficiencia. Los nuevos Airbus A330 consumen en torno a un 15 por ciento menos de combustible que otros modelos de aviones cuatrimotores de similar capacidad, lo que se traduce en un considerable ahorro de costes.
Los Airbus A330/300 de Iberia tienen una configuración de 36 asientos en Business y 242 en turista. En la nueva Business Plus, las butacas se convierten en camas completamente planas de casi 2 metros, que confieren mayor espacio a cada cliente. Iberia ha personalizado estos asientos, basándose en las necesidades demandadas por sus clientes. El resultado es un concepto más individualizado de viaje, donde cada butaca está insertada en módulos aislados con acceso directo al pasillo, para evitar molestias innecesarias. Además, el diseño y disposición de las nuevas butacas de la Business Plus otorgan mayor privacidad y permiten al cliente relajarse o trabajar en un ambiente acogedor. Para Marco Sansavini, director general de Comercial y Clientes de Iberia "con la renovación de su flota, Iberia revoluciona la experiencia de viaje de sus clientes en los vuelos largo radio. La nueva Business Plus de Iberia se sitúa, por comodidad y prestaciones, por delante de las mejores clases de negocios del mercado entre Europa y América Latina".
El sistema de entretenimiento de la nueva Business Plus también se ha renovado completamente para que sea más intuitivo y fácil de utilizar. La pantalla mide ahora 15,4 pulgadas, casi un 50 por ciento más que la actual, es táctil y tiene una navegación similar a la de las tabletas. Los clientes de la Business Plus cuentan, además, con un mando con una pantalla táctil de 4,2 pulgadas y un teclado virtual que, entre otras, tiene funciones de teléfono, les permite el envío de SMS y les da un acceso rápido a los contenidos más frecuentes de la programación. Cada mes, se incluirán más de 50 películas en varios idiomas, cerca de 80 opciones entre series de TV, documentales y programas, cerca de 200 opciones musicales y juegos en 3D, entre otros.
Próximamente Iberia ofrecerá WIFI en estos aviones para que todos sus clientes puedan tener acceso a internet, además de conectividad GSM para el envío y recepción de SMS. Asimismo, las nuevas butacas de turista y Business Plus cuentan con todo tipo de conectores para el uso y carga de dispositivos electrónicos.
En la nueva cabina de la nueva Business Plus se ha primado la claridad y ligereza visual de todos los elementos, la iluminación ambiental cambia su tonalidad según las fases del vuelo, se ha mejorado la luz de lectura, y los clientes disponen de más espacio para sus pertenencias.
Por otra parte, los Airbus A330 también incorporarán una nueva clase turista con entretenimiento individual para cada cliente. Se trata de un sistema muy intuitivo, con pantallas táctiles de 9 pulgadas, donde los clientes de la clase turista podrán disfrutar a demanda de películas en varios idiomas, series de TV, documentales, y tendrán un acceso rápido a la programación específica para los niños.
Además, las nuevas butacas de la clase turista de los vuelos de largo radio, integran un diseño moderno con una ergonomía mejorada, que otorga mayor comodidad y amplitud para los clientes. Estos nuevos interiores Business y turista vendrán en los Airbus A330/300, y se incorporarán a los Airbus A340/600 de la flota de Iberia a partir de mayo de este año, con las que la compañía realiza sus vuelos a América Latina, Norteamérica y Angola.
Además de las nuevas clases para los vuelos de largo radio, Iberia está trabajando en el lanzamiento de diferentes productos y servicios, que renovarán completamente su oferta comercial y mejorarán la experiencia del cliente.
Entre otros, a lo largo de 2013 Iberia transformará completamente www.iberia.com, para simplificar la navegación y mejorar los contenidos. La compañía trabaja también en una "socialización" de su web, y conectar a los más de 34 millones de usuarios de iberia.com con los cerca de 1.300.000 seguidores en redes sociales.
Dentro de su proyecto de mejora de la T4, Iberia prepara también importantes mejoras en todos los procesos: facturación, embarque, conexiones, y llegadas. La compañía está potenciando el check-in en los quioscos con un nuevo software más rápido e intuitivo, y está agilizando la facturación en mostradores y la entrega de equipajes. Iberia ha sido también la primera aerolínea del mundo en "movilizar" su sistema de facturación a través de la herramienta IBHelp, lo que permite a sus agentes atender a los clientes en cualquier lugar del aeropuerto y ser más proactivos en la prestación de servicios. Este año, la compañía trabaja en diversas iniciativas para agilizar aún más el proceso de facturación, como la implantación de nuevos módulos de entrega automática del equipaje.
Junto con AENA y Policía Nacional, en los últimos meses Iberia está agilizando también el paso por los controles de seguridad y documentación en la T4. La compañía ha lanzado en las últimas semanas un nuevo servicio denominado "Iberia Conexiones" para el traslado avión-avión de pasajeros en riesgo de pérdida de conexión, y ha puesto en marcha Puntos de Atención Rápida que facilitan al cliente las gestiones asociadas a una pérdida de conexión o demora en su equipaje.
Todas estas iniciativas forman parte de la fuerte apuesta que Iberia está realizando para incrementar la calidad de su servicio. De junio a diciembre de 2012, la compañía logró un 84,5 por ciento de puntualidad y, en el acumulado del año, cerca de un 80 por ciento de vuelos en hora, 10 puntos más que el año anterior. Las diferentes mejoras en sus productos y servicios, le sirvieron a Iberia para incrementar el nivel de calidad percibida de sus clientes en más de 7 puntos.
Dutch 737 pilot locked out of cockpit while co-pilot sleeps
Dutch airline Transavia said it has launched an investigation after a Boeing 737 pilot was locked out of the cockpit and his first officer was later found asleep at the controls.
According to a Dutch Safety Board report released Wednesday, the pilot stepped out of the cockpit to take a bathroom break about 2½ hours into the flight.
When he returned a short time later, the pilot used an intercom to ask his first officer to open the door. There was no answer, the report said.
3-meter long titanium airplane part 3D printed in one piece
Most titanium alloys are poor thermal conductors, therefore thermal based additive manufacturing (AM) is an effective way to process titanium alloys. In addition, it is often expensive to cast and machine parts from titanium, AM process is proven not only to be cost effective but could also shorten lead time.
The State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in China began its research of Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) in 1995. The emphasis has been focused on obtaining excellent mechanical properties for LAMed metal parts through careful control of the material microstructures. The material of LAMed parts include titanium alloys, superalloys, and stainless steel.
SAFRAN IS WORKING ON THE NEURON, THE UAV OF THE FUTURE
The nEUROn is a demonstrator for the future European stealth UCAV, and flown remotely from the ground. Its maiden flight, out of Istres on December 1st, 2012, was a success – and was a decisive step for this forward-looking program where Safran is supplying both the engine and braking control system
The nEUROn project kicked off in 2005 at France’s initiative, via the DGA (the French defense procurement agency), and clearly ties in with efforts to build Defense Europe. Mirroring this Europe-wide drive, six European partner industrial firms are working on it, led by Dassault Aviation. Safran’s partnership with this aircraft manufacturer goes back a long way with the Mirage and Rafale programs, but we also have a strong track record in observation and surveillance UAVs. Sagem (Safran) is currently producing two tactical UAV systems for land forces: the Patroller, a long-endurance UAV system, and the Sperwer, an observation UAV system. Safran’s expertise in propulsion systems and equipment for fighter aircraft also put it in a good position to boost MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAV development. These long-endurance UAVs are becoming increasingly active in field operations, especially in Afghanistan, and have become essential to armed forces.
Choosing experience The nEUROn is 10 meters long, 12.5 meters wide and weighs 5 tons (tare). This latest-generation demonstrator is powered by a Safran engine. Dassault chose the Adour Mk 951, developed by RRTM, a Turbomeca (Safran) and Rolls-Royce joint venture, because it knows it can count on this engine’s reliability and it has clocked up extensive experience. This engine has flown over 8 million hours and is considered the benchmark in its category (6,000 to 6,500-lb, i.e. 3-ton thrust). And it has another advantage: RRTM’s continuous improvement drive has optimized its service life. “This single-engine aircraft is modern – and has been tried and tested,” explained Adour Program Manager Florent Chauvancy at Turbomeca. “We have run extremely in-depth endurance and integration tests on it.”
At the core of an integrated project This military aircraft was the first to be entirely designed and developed on a virtual platform, in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment. Florent Chauvancy highlighted this trailblazing aspect: “This system allows partner teams to work simultaneously and in real time on the same 3D database from their offices across the continent. Safran provided Dassault with a full digital model of its Adour engine to harness this tool’s full potential. From a management perspective, this organization is the ultimate way to boost efficiency and control costs more effectively.” This forward-looking interface puts Safran in a position to start working on this major program early on, especially as it will also be supplying the nEUROn’s braking system and harnesses. “As we were actively involved in the very first development phases, it will be easier for Safran to develop the future UCAV,” the Adour Program Manager rounded up.
Irán presenta su nuevo caza de última generación [Fotos y Video]
El Parlamento Europeo adopta una resolución favorable a la Aviación General
Entrega de un helicóptero AS532 AL Cougar al Ejército de Tierra
Se ha completado con éxito en las instalaciones de Eurocopter España en Albacete la recepción técnica y administrativa del último helicóptero AS532 AL Cougar, correspondiente al contrato de cuatro unidades firmado en 2006 con el Ministerio de Defensa español tras superar satisfactoriamente los ensayos e inspecciones, tanto en tierra como en vuelo, de la aeronave y de los sistemas de misión que incorpora.
El helicóptero se ha suministrado con grúa de rescate, gancho de carga sobre el que se instala el sistema de lucha contra incendios, faro de búsqueda, sistema de flotabilidad de emergencia y sistema optrónico gestionado por un operador desde una consola en cabina, que dota al helicóptero de las capacidades esenciales adaptadas a los cometidos encomendados a la Unidad Militar de Emergencias ante desastres naturales y humanos, y desplegable para intervención en cualquier lugar del territorio nacional.
En estos procesos ha intervenido personal de la Dirección General de Armamento y Material, las FAMET y de la Unidad Militar de Emergencias, usuaria final del helicóptero encuadrado en el Batallón de Helicópteros de Emergencias sito en la Base valenciana de Bétera y perteneciente a las Fuerzas Aeromóviles del Ejército de Tierra.
El miércoles se inicia en Yelahanka Aero India 2013
Bangalore.- Más de 400 expositores procedentes de 26 países participarán en el Salón Internacional Aeroespacial Aero India 2013, que se desarrollará en el Air Force Station, Yelahanka, cerca de Bangalore desde el miércoles al próximo domingo.
Carbures adquiere la empresa de composites estadounidense Fiberdyne
Madrid.- Carbures, empresa gaditana que fabrica y suministra estructuras de fibra de carbono para el sector aeronáutico y automovilístico, ha adquirido el 100% de la norteamericana Fiberdyne, empresa que fabrica piezas de composites para estos sectores y con la que se instala en Seattle, centro neurálgico del sector aeronáutico de Estados Unidos.
ALC orders 25 A350 XWBs and firms up options for 14 A321neo aircraft
Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of 20 A350-900 and five A350-1000, the largest member of the A350 XWB Family. ALC also has options for five additional A350-1000s. With this new order, ALC becomes the 35th A350 XWB customer and the order takes the A350 XWB backlog past 600 (to 617).
Concurrently, ALC has signed a purchase order for 14 A321neo aircraft following an earlier agreement announced at the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show for 36 A320neo Family aircraft plus 14 options. With this latest confirmation from ALC, the lessor’s cumulative orders for the A320neo Family have reached 50, of which up to 34 will be A321neo models. ALC will announce engine selections at a later date.
“The A350 XWB Family is becoming the industry benchmark for efficiency in the long haul segment, and the A320neo Family is ideal for airlines operating short to medium haul missions. These aircraft will help airlines grow their businesses while simultaneously reducing their operating costs and emissions,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Air Lease Corporation’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “ALC offers its customers the most modern, efficient aircraft on the market, and both the A350 XWB and the NEO fit right in that category.”
“ALC’s continued confidence in Airbus products and especially our fuel efficient A350 XWB and A320neo Families is a great indicator of the long-term success of these aircraft,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “When you offer products which cut fuel consumption by a double digit number, and combine that with low maintenance costs and the latest in cabin innovations, it’s a pretty compelling proposal whether you are in the low cost, full service or charter segment.”
The A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) is an all-new mid-size long range product line comprising three versions and seating between 270 and 350 passengers in typical three-class layouts. The new family will bring a step change in efficiency compared with existing aircraft in this size category, using 25 per cent less fuel and providing an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions. Scheduled for entry-into-service in 2014, with ALC’s newest order included, the A350 XWB has already won 617 firm orders from 35 customers worldwide.
The A320neo will enter into service in late 2015, followed by the A321neo in 2016. The A320neo Family incorporates latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings which is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tons of CO2 per aircraft per year.
With more than 9,000 aircraft ordered and over 5,400 aircraft delivered to over 380 customers and operators worldwide, the A320 Family is the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family.
Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A330-300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The additional order for the A330 Family is taking their total firm order for the type to 38. Turkish Airlines placed their first order with Airbus in 1984, and today operate 104 Airbus in total.
The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul.
“As one of the fastest growing airlines, our strategy of growth needs to be fully supported by efficient, reliable and profitable aircraft” said Dr Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines. “This new order for A330s reinforces our commitment to a family of aircraft which already helps us to achieve our ambitious expansion plans, in a profitable and sustainable manner.”
“We are very proud to win a repeat order from Turkish Airlines as it shows without doubt a strong endorsement for the A330 unique combination of unbeatable economics, versatility and fuel efficiency,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “In response to the continuing strong demand, we’re making the A330 better and better, with new higher weight variants to offer more payload-range capability while keeping reliability at top level.”
Airbus aircraft share a unique cockpit and operational commonality, allowing airlines to use the same pool of pilots, cabin crews and maintenance engineers, bringing operational flexibility and resulting in significant cost savings.
The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,200 orders, with over 900 aircraft flying with close to 100 operators worldwide. The A330 is one of the world’s most efficient aircraft with best in class operating economics. With numerous ongoing product improvements, it still remains the most cost-efficient and capable aircraft, averaging dispatch reliability well above 99 percent.
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats
Philippine Air Force to acquire FA-50 aircraft from KAI
GE Aviation Provides Flight Management For Boeing 737 MAX
domingo, 3 de febrero de 2013
100th F-35 On Lockheed Martin’s Production Line
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2012 were $47.2 billion.
First-ever dual in-flight refueling of a pair of F-35C fighters

For the first time, a pair of F-35C Joint Strike Fighters have simultaneously refueled from a KC-130 tanker aircraft. The aircraft's afterburners burn an enormous amount of fuel, so an important part of most missions will be refueling before or after combat, or both. This is why the successful dual refueling is an important benchmark for the JSF family.
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DARPA's Phoenix Would Harvest Dead Satellites
NASA launches its TDRS-K tracking and data-relay satellite successfully on a Atlas V booster on Jan. 30. Then, on Feb. 1, launch of the Intelsat-27 commercial communications satellite on a Sea Launch booster fails.
TDRS-K cost NASA $350 million and its Atlas V launch another $200 million or so. Intelsat-27 and its launch would have cost less, but its failure still illustrates the high costs and risks in launching space hardware.
So DARPA is looking to dramatically reduce the cost, and risk, of launching communications satellites into geosynchronous orbit by instead removing and reusing antennas from retired spacecraft in graveyard orbit.
España y la India firman un programa de cooperación para financiar la I+D+i
El nuevo acuerdo firmado por el Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial (CDTI) y el Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología del Gobierno indio establece una serie de áreas prioritarias para la colaboración mutua, entre otros, el ámbito aeroespacial. Además, reconoce la importancia de lograr un mayor equilibrio entre investigación básica y aplicada y remarca la necesidad de mejorar la interacción entre el ámbito público y privado.
Las aerolíneas deben atender a los pasajeros de vuelos cancelados aun en casos extremos
Bruselas.- El transportista aéreo debe prestar asistencia a los pasajeros cuyo vuelo haya sido cancelado por circunstancias extraordinarias como el cierre del espacio aéreo a raíz de la erupción del volcán Eyjafjallajökull, según sentencia el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea (TUE).
viernes, 1 de febrero de 2013
3D-printed lunar base may be on the way

London-based international architectural firm Foster + Partners has designed some pretty impressive structures over the past several years, including the Virgin Galactic spaceport, Apple’s “spaceship” campus, and the Kuwait International Airport. Today, however, the firm announced its involvement in a project that’s considerably more ambitious than any of those – as part of a consortium set up by the European Space Agency (ESA), it will be exploring the possibility of 3D printing a lunar base for astronauts...
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jueves, 31 de enero de 2013
IAG quiere ceder vuelos europeos a Vueling
International Airlines Group (IAG), holding de Iberia y British Airways, tendría la intención de ceder gran parte de sus vuelos europeos a la aerolínea Vueling, participada en un 45,85 por ciento por la filial española y sobre la que el grupo lanzó en noviembre pasado una oferta pública de co
El nuevo aeropuerto de Murcia, terminado y cerrado un año después
La oferta por el aeropuerto de Castelló es de 87,5 millones, un 40 % menos de lo que costó
La cantidad que ofrece el grupo hispanolibio es un 40 % inferior a la inversión declarada por la Generalitat, que ronda los 150 millones de euros. El precio final reconocido de las obras es de 111,4 millones, a los que ha que sumar otros conceptos, como los 11,2 millones de revisión de precios o los sobrecostes derivados de las paralizaciones (la que decretó el Ministerio de Fomento supuso un encarecimiento de 18 millones).
IL-476 Airlifter Makes First Long Test Flight
The flight, which lasted four hours and 25 minutes at altitudes of up to 10,000 meters (33,000 feet), was designed to assess the performance of its onboard avionics, engines, automated control system, and other characteristics, Ulyanovsk-based Aviastar said.
he Il-76MD-90A is an extensively modernized version of the forty-year-old Il-76 military transport aircraft, fitted with a new wing, fuel-efficient high-bypass Aviadvigatel PS-90A turbofans, and a modernized cockpit with so-called “glass cockpit” displays, allowing the flight crew to be reduced to three people.
Read more: http://www.defencetalk.com/il-476-airlifter-makes-first-long-test-flight-46584/#ixzz2JYHIocDM
KAI, Philippines to enter final negotiations for 12 FA-50s
ANA y JAL sustituyeron las baterías antes de los problemas de los B787
Los ingresos de Boeing cayeron un 30% en el último trimestre de 2012
UK Royal Air Force receives 100th Typhoon aircraft
Astrium Wins ESA Contracts To Design Ariane 6
miércoles, 30 de enero de 2013
GoAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with Sharklets
India’s GoAir, ‘The Fly Smart Airline”, wholly owned by the Wadia Group, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 aircraft financed by ACG (Aviation Capital Group) under a sale and leaseback arrangement which will see the Aircraft added to ACG's growing portfolio of Airbus A320 family aircraft.
The aircraft is part of an order placed by GoAir for 20 A320ceo in 2006. So far 13 aircraft have been delivered to GoAir making the first Sharklet equipped A320 the 14th to join the fleet. All subsequent seven deliveries will be equipped with Sharklets.
“We already operate one of the youngest and most fuel efficient aircraft fleets anywhere in the world and the introduction of the Sharklet will add further efficiency. Our investment in the every latest technology like Sharklets, and also the A320neo, is a demonstration of our commitment to our customers and to the growth of our valued airline,” said Giorgio De Roni, GoAir CEO
“We are delighted to be partnering GoAir with their fleet expansion and the introduction of the fuel saving Sharklet. We strive to always have the most modern aircraft in our aircraft portfolio and the A320 equipped with Sharklets is a perfect fit,” said Denis Kalscheur, ACG CEO.
“The Sharklets deliver up to four per cent fuel burn reduction on longer sectors, and this translates into impressive cost savings,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer – Customers. “GoAir passengers can also be confident that on board their Sharklet equipped A320s, they’ll be flying the world’s greenest single aisle aircraft.”
Due to the very strong customer demand for Sharklets, all Airbus’ single-aisle final assembly lines (FALs) will be engaged in building A320 Family aircraft with Sharklets. These FALs are located in Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany) and Tianjin (China) and will soon be followed by an additional A320 FAL in Mobile (Alabama, USA).
Sharklets are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft and offer operators the option of an additional 100 nautical miles range or increased payload capability of up to 450 kilograms. Sharklets are standard on all members of the A320neo Family. In 2011, GoAir placed an order for 72 A320neo aircraft.
The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling and most modern single aisle aircraft Family. To date, over 9,000 aircraft have been ordered and over 5,400 delivered to more than 380 customers and operators worldwide.
Boeing Reports Record Revenue and Backlog and Provides 2013 Guidance
- Core EPS (non-GAAP)* of $1.46 on strong operating performance; GAAP EPS of $1.28
- Revenue rose to $22.3 billion on increased commercial airplane deliveries
- Core EPS (non-GAAP)* of $5.88 on record revenue of $81.7 billion; GAAP EPS of $5.11
- Operating cash flow rose to $7.5 billion, including $1.6 billion of pension contributions
- Backlog grew to a record $390 billion including $114 billion of orders during the year
- Core EPS (non-GAAP)* guidance of $6.10 to $6.30; GAAP EPS guidance of $5.00 to $5.20
- Operating cash flow guidance of greater than $6.5 billion includes $1.5 billion of pension contributions
Boeing 737 Program Starts Building at Higher Production Rate
Boeing 737 Program Starts Building at Higher Production Rate
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has begun assembly of the first Next-Generation 737 to be built at the rate of 38 airplanes per month. Over the past two years, production of the 737 has risen more than 20 percent, from 31.5 to 38 airplanes a month. In 2014, the rate will go up again to 42 airplanes a month.
Today mechanics completed loading initial parts of the spars - internal support structures in the wings – into an automated spar-assembly machine. The spar is the first step in building the wings and marks the start of major manufacturing for an airplane.
"The first spar load serves as the defining moment for our latest rate break, and the 737 team did it as planned, on schedule," said Beverly Wyse, vice president and general manager of the 737 program. "We have more hard work ahead of us, but we are well on our way to another successful production rate increase."
Employee teams have been instrumental in reducing 737 production flow by developing and implementing innovative efficiency improvements.
The first Next-Generation 737 built at the new rate is scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of this year.
Japón no halla problemas en las baterías de litio
Tokio.- Las autoridades japonesas no han detectado problemas graves en los análisis realizados en la factoría del fabricante de baterías de iones de litio ni desde un punto de vista técnico, ni en cuanto a la gestión de la calidad, según reveló ayer un responsable del Ministerio nipón de Transportes.
El IL-76MD-90A realizó su primer vuelo de prueba de larga duración
Moscú.- El avión de transporte pesado IL-76MD-90A realizó el primer vuelo de prueba de larga duración, comunicó hoy su fabricante, Aviastar-SP de Uliánovsk.
El vuelo duró 4 horas y 25 minutos y su programa incluyó la comprobación del funcionamiento de los sistemas y equipos, el encendido de motores, la estabilidad en vuelo y la manejabilidad de la nave,según recogía ayer la agencia rusa RIA Novosti.
NASA's Blended Wing prototype reconfigured for extra hush

It's easy to forget that, between roving Mars and maintaining a permanent manned space presence, NASA also takes a keen interest in conventional flight. Developed in conjunction with Boeing, NASA's X-48C is the latest iteration in its six-year X-48 program to develop an unmanned Blended Wing Body aircraft. So perhaps we should modify that prior statement: NASA also takes a keen interest in unconventional conventional flight...
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Marc Newson's “Body Jet” re-imagines the jetpack

The jetpack is arguably the most game-changing method of transport one could envision using technology available today. However, despite some progress, a jetpack-powered commute still seems a very long way in the future. Not to be daunted by this, Australian designer Marc Newson has turned his hand to producing a compelling jetpack design concept, dubbed the “Body Jet.”
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China Tests Carrier Killer DF-21D Missile
Taiwan-based Want China Times has published suggestive evidence that China has tested its Dong Feng 21D anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM), also known as the “Carrier Killer” to fans.
This missile will keep the “dog” out of China’s “backyard.”
According to the January 23 article, “PLA ‘sinks’ US carrier in DF-21D missile test in Gobi,” the “People’s Liberation Army has successfully sunk a US aircraft carrier, according to a satellite photo provided by Google Earth, reports our sister paper Want Daily — though the strike was a war game, the carrier a mock-up platform and the ‘sinking’ occurred on dry land in a remote part of western China.
Cassidian Develops New System For Eurofighter Training
Boeing May Suffer From Lengthy 787 Investigation
martes, 29 de enero de 2013
Unmanned Aerial Systems | UAS | Noticias y actualidad - Francia y Alemania apuestan por un UAV de combate desarrollado de ma...
Entre las opciones que barajan se encuentra
continuar con los sistemas actuales,
adquirir el Heron-TP, que es un modelo
más grande de IAI, o el Reaper de la
norteamericana General Atomics
Aeronautical.
Dos colegios triunfan con su proyecto sobre basura espacial en un concurso de la NASA
"Ninguna organización
pública nos ha ayudado en
nuestro proyecto espacial
para la Nasa"
Around the world on solar power: 208 ft wingspan, 43 mph, one daring pilot, no fuel
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DARPA investigating self-destructing electronics
DARPA investigating self-destructing electronics:
Modern electronics are cheap, tough and can operate for years without a hitch. That’s great for building advanced military gear, but what happens if this gear is in danger of falling into enemy hands? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) program is investigating the development of special electronics designed to self-destruct on command so as to prevent classified technology being leaked...
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Tekplus tiene éxito con su UAV Centauro
La empresa aeronáutica
viguesa Tekplus ha reforzado su plantilla en
los dos últimos años con 21 ingenieros
aeronáuticos, industriales y de
telecomunicaciones -dos tercios de ellos en
2012- para acometer el desarrollo de sus
helicópteros no tripulados, cuyos primeros
pedidos en el exterior se esperan para este
año en ejércitos de países latinoamericanos
y del sudeste asiático, aunque los estados
con los que se está negociando no han
transcendido por las cláusulas de
confidencialidad que se exigen en los
contratos.
El presidente de Tekplus, Marcos
Carrera,confirma que este año es decisivo
con la entrega al Ministerio de Defensa de
España de dos modelos de helicópteros no
tripulados que desarrolla su compañía
lunes, 28 de enero de 2013
Japan launches reconnaissance satellite
Iran claims to launch into space and recover live monkey
No Obvious Battery Anomalies On JAL787/Boston Battery
La huelga de limpieza se extiende a todas las terminales de Barajas
Madrid.- La huelga indefinida de los trabajadores de limpieza, que empezó la pasada semana en las Terminales 1, 2 y 3 del aeropuerto madrileño de Barajas, se extiende a partir de hoy también a la Terminal 4 de dicho aeropuerto.
A los trabajadores de la empresa de limpiezas Pilsa que se responsabilizan de las tres primeras terminales de Barajas, se suman ahora los de la empresa Eulen que se encargan de la T4.
domingo, 27 de enero de 2013
MIT Professor: Battery Fix Could Ground 787 Until 2014 - Forbes
In a nutshell, Sadoway thinks that Boeing
needs to monitor the temperature and
cool each of the eight cells of the
787′s lithium-ion battery or switch to an
older battery technology that has a far
better safety record — nickel metal-
hydride (NiMH).
If Boeing opts to substitute NiMH for
lithium-ion, certification could result in
delays of up to a year — effectively
grounding the 787 until 2014
Fotos y vídeo: El nuevo avión de transporte chino Y-20 ya ha volado
http://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/index.php/noticias/40-militar/1195-fotos-y-video-el-nuevo-avion-de-transporte-chino-y-20-ya-ha-volado
El primer vuelo del Y-20,lo que viene a ser el C-17 chino, se ha producido este fin de semana, el sábado 26 de enero de 2013.
Revealed: who can fly drones in UK airspace - The Guardian
The Guardian | Revealed: who can fly drones in UK airspace The Guardian "People are going to see more and more of these small vehicles operating around the country," said John Moreland, general secretary of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association (UAVS), a trade body with more than 100 members. "There are any ... |
Proposed Italian Regulation For Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) - Mondaq News Alerts (registration)
Proposed Italian Regulation For Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) Mondaq News Alerts (registration) The European Commission has recently taken the lead regarding a project for the integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), the new name used by ICAO for UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicle), into common airspace by 2016. In July 2012, the ... |
Turkey preparing to launch ANKA UAV production - Trend.az
![]() Trend.az | Turkey preparing to launch ANKA UAV production Trend.az Turkey is preparing to launch production of the ANKA unmanned aerial vehicle, the Anadolu agency said on Thursday. According to the agency, the UAV went through all the test flights, and is now preparing to be manufactured. Turkey worked to create its ... |
España ofrece vender 20 aviones Eurofighter Typhoon a Perú - La Patria (Bolivia)
![]() La Patria (Bolivia) | España ofrece vender 20 aviones Eurofighter Typhoon a Perú La Patria (Bolivia) La propuesta se hizo a pedido del Comando de Operaciones de la FAP (Comop), que evalúa la adquisición de las aeronaves que reemplazarán progresivamente a los 12 Mirage-2000, 19 Mig-29 y 18 Sukhoi-25 que integran la fuerza de combate de Perú. y más » |
Boeing, Sikorsky Team For FVL Development - Aviation Week
Aviation Week | Boeing, Sikorsky Team For FVL Development Aviation Week Between them, they supply 80% of the U.S. Army's helicopters. Now Boeing and Sikorsky are teaming for the long haul in a bid to develop and produce advanced rotorcraft to replace those helicopters. The companies will submit a joint proposal in early ... Boeing, Sikorsky Team for Army's Joint Multi-Role DemonstrationAviation International News los 2 artículos informativos » |
Un licenciado de la UPM presenta la mejor tesis europea en Mecánica de Fluidos
Resto de articulo y entrevista: Un licenciado de la UPM presenta la mejor tesis europea en Mecánica de Fluidos
C919 Design Advances To Next Stage; First Flight Still Expected ... - Aviation Week
Aviation Week | C919 Design Advances To Next Stage; First Flight Still Expected ... Aviation Week The design of the center wing box of the Comac C919 narrowbody aircraft has passed its critical design review, and managers of the Chinese program have authorized the next stage in the composite structural design. Comac's announcement on the critical ... |
Y20 China's jumbo air freighter test flight a success - The Nation
China's jumbo air freighter test flight a success The Nation At last November's China Airshow, China unveiled 50 new orders for its COMAC C919 passenger jet which is designed to challenge Airbus and Boeing in the largest segment of the $100 billion annual jetliner market. The orders for the 150-seat jet boosted ... y más » |
What next for Russia's military air transport force? - The Voice of Russia
The Voice of Russia | What next for Russia's military air transport force? The Voice of Russia Historically, most of Russia's military transport planes have been Antonov makes – from Antonov-26 to Antonov-124 – developed and built at design bureaus and plants located in Russia and Ukraine. Dependence on cooperation with the latter country may ... |
IN FOCUS: Chinese air force not yet a match for Japan's
Despite China's apparent numerical equality, experts feel it is in no position to impose and maintain aerial superiority - let alone aerial supremacy - over the disputed area.
"In short, Japan has a significant edge," says Oriana Mastro, a fellow at the Center for a New American Security think tank. "But the Chinese can create challenges for Japan to maintain aerial superiority."
PICTURES: Bombardier final assembly progress on CSeries revealed
Sin avances en la investigación sobre los incendios de las baterías de los Boeing 787
Video: Lockheed Martin's Perspective on F-35 2012 Flight Testing
Lockheed Martin has just come out with their 2012 F-35 Flight Test at Edwards AFB video on YouTube. Their description:




