martes, 18 de junio de 2013
Embraer and Boeing Team to Market and Sell KC-390 Medium-Airlift Aircraft
PARIS, June 18, 2013 -- Embraer [NYSE: ERJ; BOVESPA: EMBR3] and Boeing [NYSE: BA] are partnering on the sales and marketing of Embraer's KC-390 – a multi-mission mobility and aerial refueling aircraft with advanced capabilities in the medium-sized airlift market.
Under the agreement, Boeing is the lead for KC-390 sales, sustainment and training opportunities in the U.S., UK and select Middle East markets. Embraer will manufacture the aircraft and collaborate on sales, sustainment and training.
"The KC-390 is an extremely capable aircraft that continues to attract interest by several nations, and Boeing's military transport expertise is ideal for teaming in the international market," said Luiz Carlos Aguiar, President and CEO of Embraer Defesa & Segurança. "This agreement strengthens the level of cooperation between both companies and the defense industries of Brazil and the United States."
The KC-390 originated as a defense project contracted by the Brazilian Air Force in 2009. The largest aircraft to be manufactured in Brazil, it features advanced capabilities in terms of performance, cargo, capacity, flexibility and life-cycle costs. Initial estimates of the potential market for KC-390 are approximately 700 aircraft, but that number is likely to increase after additional markets are analyzed. The project has completed the Critical Design Review and is on schedule.
Today's announcement builds upon the broad cooperation agreement Boeing and Embraer signed in 2012. The companies are collaborating on aircraft efficiency and safety, research and technology, defense products and sustainable aviation biofuels.
"Our relationship with Embraer continues to grow across Boeing and demonstrates our commitment to Brazil," Boeing Defense, Space & Security Business Development and Strategy Vice President Chris Raymond said today at the Paris Air Show. "KC-390 complements our mobility portfolio by providing a versatile, affordable aircraft."
About Boeing Defense, Space & Security
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $33 billion business with 59,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.
About Embraer Defesa & Segurança
With over 40 years of experience in providing Armed Forces around the world with superior platforms and systems to aid in their defense and security, Embraer Defesa & Segurança has a growing presence in the global market, and plays a strategic role in Brazil's defense system. Embraer Defesa & Segurança´s product portfolio includes military airplanes, state-of-the-art radar technologies, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and advanced information and communications systems, such as Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) applications. Embraer's airplanes and military solutions are in service with more than 50 armed forces in 48 countries. Follow us on Twitter: @EmbraerSA.
Airbus Military has placed a third work package with South Africa’s Denel Aerostructures (DAe) for the manufacture of structural components for the A400M military transport programme.
This multi-million Rand contract was received at the Paris Airshow today on behalf of South Africa’s Minister for Public Enterprises, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Denel’s Group CEO, Mr Riaz Saloojee. It will see DAe producing the ribs, spars and swords (ie. the skeletal support structure) for the A400M’s vertical tail plane.
Airbus Military CEO, Mr Domingo Urena, said: “Denel, with its diverse set of expertise, capabilities and capacities, is central to Airbus Military’s ambition to develop an expanded and multi-faceted partnership with South Africa’s high-tech aerospace and defence industry, tied to South Africa’s military aircraft requirements and acquisitions”.
South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Malusi Gigaba, said: “The approximately ZAR200-million (€15.1m) work package is contracted to run over the entire life of the A400M programme and demonstrates Airbus Military’s confidence in Denel and South Africa’s design and manufacturing capabilities, coupled with our ability to deliver on time and within budgets.”
DAe has already begun preparing to launch production of the components at its plant near Johannesburg and will deliver the first finished shipset to Airbus’s specialised vertical tail plane factory at Stade, Germany in March 2014.
“Our success in establishing and maintaining partnerships like the one with Airbus Military is one of the pillars of our growth strategy, and it will make Denel profitable on a sustainable basis, improve our financial performance while also contributing to our national socio-economic imperatives. The contract strengthens Denel’s position in South Africa’s aerospace industry and reconfirms the company as a strategic national asset, its contribution to skills development and advanced manufacturing, as well as its potential to generate export revenue for the country,” Mr Saloojee said.
Under a renegotiated contract announced last September, the South African manufacturer is also responsible for two other A400M work packages involving the design, engineering and fabrication of the Wing-to-Fuselage Fairing and the fuselage Top Shells.
The wing-to-fuselage fairing is the largest single aerostructure component ever produced in South Africa and provides an aerodynamic shroud over sensitive equipment located in the centre wing part of the A400M. The fairing protects the equipment from lightning, hail damage and bird strikes.
The fuselage Top Shells are made up of more than 1 100 individual parts and a large machined skin, engineered out of an aluminium alloy. Each A400M is fitted with two Top Shells, positioned in front and behind the wings where they join the fuselage. They are also fitted with approximately 1 000 brackets which support electrical and electronic wiring, hot air and heat exchange pipes and the aircraft’s emergency life rafts.
Ukrainian-Russian testing of An-70 to finish soon, says Antonov head - Kyiv Post
Ukrainian-Russian testing of An-70 to finish soon, says Antonov head - Kyiv Post:
Kyiv Post | Ukrainian-Russian testing of An-70 to finish soon, says Antonov head Kyiv Post Ukraine and Russia are soon to finish joint state testing of the An-70 aircraft, President and Chief Designer of Antonov State Enterprise Dmytro Kiva has said. Announcement To Readers. Since 1995, the Kyiv Post has been the world's window on Ukraine. y más » |
Antonov, TAI in talks on development of aircraft based on An-158 - Kyiv Post
Antonov, TAI in talks on development of aircraft based on An-158 - Kyiv Post:
Kyiv Post | Antonov, TAI in talks on development of aircraft based on An-158 Kyiv Post Antonov State Enterprise and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) are negotiations the development of an aircraft based on the An-159 aircraft, President and Chief Designer of Antonov State Enterprise Dmytro Kiva has said. Announcement To Readers. |
Boeing lanza el 787-10 ´Dreamliner´, con pedidos para 102 aviones - El Semanal Digital
Boeing lanza el 787-10 ´Dreamliner´, con pedidos para 102 aviones - El Semanal Digital:
Boeing lanza el 787-10 ´Dreamliner´, con pedidos para 102 aviones El Semanal Digital Boeing ha lanzado la nueva versión de su avión estrella ´Dreamliner´, el 787-10, en el Salón Aeronáutico de París, el tercer modelo de la familia 787, que ha logrado ya compromisos en firme para 102 aviones, valorados a precio de catálogo en 30.000 ... |
Rosie la Remachadora ha regresado a su factoría, unos meses antes de ser demolida.
La antigua planta de bombarderos B-24 de Willow Run en Ypsilanti Township — construida por Henry Ford para fabricar aviones militares durante la SGM y más tarde usada por General Motors como planta de motores — será con casi toda seguridad demolida a finales de este año para hacer sitio al progreso.
Tres mujeres que trabajaron en la fábrica de bombarderos regresaron el sábado por primera vez desde la Guerra en un viaje organizado por la American Rosie the Riveter Association. Otras 27 “Rosies” que trabajaron en la guerra en otras plantas también asistieron. Seguir leyendo: Rosie la Remachadora ha regresado a su factoría, unos meses antes de ser demolida.
"First SSJ100 export certificate for Europe"
First SSJ100 export certificate for Europe
On June 11, 2013, IAC AR issued first export certificate for Europe for Sukhoi Superjet 100 MSN 95023.
Export certificate was issued basing on EASA official letter received by JSC "Sukhoi Civil Aircraft".
In February 2012 EASA issued Type Certificate for Sukhoi Superjet 100. The certificate recognizes that the SSJ100 aircraft complies with EASA strict airworthiness and environmental requirements. The validation allows European airlines and carriers operating in countries using EASA regulations as reference standard, accept and operate the SSJ100 aircraft.
In order to solve all technical and operational issues connected with first deliveries of SSJ100 to Europe and customization at SuperJet International production sites and further delivery to Mexican carrier Interjet European, Russian and Mexican aviation authorities carried out outstanding post-certification actions. The work resulted in first export certificate issue by IAC AR for Europe.
"JSC "Sukhoi Civil Aircraft" and "SuperJet International" collaboration aimed at certification and preparation for entry into service provided high quality of the aircraft created by close and hard working international team, complying with highest standards of international market and aviation industry" - said first Vice-president for design and quality Igor Vinogradov.
In the nearest future the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 manufactured in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and customized according to requirements of the customers in Venice will be delivered to Mexican carrier Interjet.
The SSJ100 is a 100 seat regional jet designed, developed and built by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in partnership with Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company. On May 19th 2008 SSJ100 successfully accomplished its first flight. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 cruises at a Maximum Operating Speed of Mach 0.81 and 40,000 feet. It takes off from a 1,731 meters runway in the basic range and 2,052 meters in the long range. The operating range for the basic version is 3,048 km and 4,578 km for the long range version.
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company. The Company's shareholders are the Sukhoi Holding owing 75% – 1 share and the Italian Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica Company, holding 25% + 1 share since April 7, 2009. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft was founded in 2000 to develop new regional aircraft projects. SCAC is in charge of the aircraft production. The company is also responsible for SSJ100 sales in Russia, the CIS, China, India, Middle East and Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Moscow, SCAC has several production branches seated in Russian cities of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Novosibirsk and Voronezh. Sukhoi Superjet 100 is the Company's major project.
Contributing to helicopter flight safety: Helisim and Eurocopter log the 100,000th hour of simulator training for international customers
Helisim today celebrated the 100,000th hour milestone for flight simulator sessions with international customers, marking a key milestone in its training of pilots on Eurocopter helicopters that directly contributes to the safety of operators worldwide.
The value of Helisim's services is the highly realistic flight experience provided in its ground-based simulators, enabling pilots to encounter even the most extreme operating conditions across a full range of civil, parapublic, governmental and military missions.
Helisim operates two full-flight simulators with motion systems that accommodate roll-on/roll-off Level D cockpits for the following rotorcraft: the EC225, EC155, AS332 L1 and AS332 Super Puma/Cougar, along with the AS365 N2 Dauphin/Panther. It also has a full-flight simulator for the NH-90 TTH tactical transport helicopter, along with one multi-cockpit Level 3 flight training device.
(© Eurocopter)
"Our training places pilots in real-life scenarios that cover everything from routine flight to the most demanding situations – all within the safe environment of our ground-based simulators," said Helisim Chief Executive Officer Patrick Bourreau. "The commitment of our team is fully aligned with the goals of Eurocopter to ensure the safe operations of its customers – whatever type of missions they perform."
Helisim training includes courses for helicopter type ratings, instrument ratings, maintenance flight checks, glass cockpit familiarization, line-oriented flight training, multi-crew coordination and cockpit resource management, along with the qualification of simulator training operators.
Mission-oriented training offered by Helisim covers offshore procedures, flight with night vision goggles, tactical flight, government and VIP operations, as well as combat SAR (search and rescue). Recurrent courses include all possible emergency procedures, within flight profiles covering instrument flight rules (IFR) and mountainous terrain flying to operations at helipads, in confined areas and to offshore platforms.
Situated nearby Eurocopter's headquarters and production facility location in Marignane, France, Helisim trains an average of 3,000 pilots annually – performing approximately 14,000 hours of simulation per year. Helisim is co-owned by Eurocopter and Thales, with 45 percent shareholdings each, and Défense Conseil International, which holds the remaining 10 percent.
About Helisim (Website: www.helisim.fr)
Founded in 2000, Helisim is dedicated to increasing flight safety through simulator-based training provided by a unique faculty of 15 highly-experienced instructors. Pioneering the Level "D" simulators, Helisim operates the high-end of rotary-wing simulation in which all possible emergency situations can be replicated. This unique feature allows pilots to safely master the entire flight envelope of their helicopters. Customers include trainees from the civilian, oil and gas, military and public services sectors. To date, Helisim has trained more than 22,500 pilots from 120 countries.
About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace and defense-related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approximately 22,000 people. In 2012, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 6.3 billion Euros, orders for 469 new helicopters and a 44 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's helicopters account for 33 percent of the worldwide civil and parapublic fleet. Eurocopter's strong international presence is ensured by its subsidiaries and participations in 21 countries. Eurocopter's worldwide network of service centers, training facilities, distributors and certified agents supports more than 2,900 customers. There are currently more than 11,780 Eurocopter helicopters in service in 148 countries. Eurocopter offers the most comprehensive civil and military helicopter range in the world and is fully committed to safety as the most important aspect of its business.
The value of Helisim's services is the highly realistic flight experience provided in its ground-based simulators, enabling pilots to encounter even the most extreme operating conditions across a full range of civil, parapublic, governmental and military missions.
Helisim operates two full-flight simulators with motion systems that accommodate roll-on/roll-off Level D cockpits for the following rotorcraft: the EC225, EC155, AS332 L1 and AS332 Super Puma/Cougar, along with the AS365 N2 Dauphin/Panther. It also has a full-flight simulator for the NH-90 TTH tactical transport helicopter, along with one multi-cockpit Level 3 flight training device.
(© Eurocopter)
"Our training places pilots in real-life scenarios that cover everything from routine flight to the most demanding situations – all within the safe environment of our ground-based simulators," said Helisim Chief Executive Officer Patrick Bourreau. "The commitment of our team is fully aligned with the goals of Eurocopter to ensure the safe operations of its customers – whatever type of missions they perform."
Helisim training includes courses for helicopter type ratings, instrument ratings, maintenance flight checks, glass cockpit familiarization, line-oriented flight training, multi-crew coordination and cockpit resource management, along with the qualification of simulator training operators.
Mission-oriented training offered by Helisim covers offshore procedures, flight with night vision goggles, tactical flight, government and VIP operations, as well as combat SAR (search and rescue). Recurrent courses include all possible emergency procedures, within flight profiles covering instrument flight rules (IFR) and mountainous terrain flying to operations at helipads, in confined areas and to offshore platforms.
Situated nearby Eurocopter's headquarters and production facility location in Marignane, France, Helisim trains an average of 3,000 pilots annually – performing approximately 14,000 hours of simulation per year. Helisim is co-owned by Eurocopter and Thales, with 45 percent shareholdings each, and Défense Conseil International, which holds the remaining 10 percent.
About Helisim (Website: www.helisim.fr)
Founded in 2000, Helisim is dedicated to increasing flight safety through simulator-based training provided by a unique faculty of 15 highly-experienced instructors. Pioneering the Level "D" simulators, Helisim operates the high-end of rotary-wing simulation in which all possible emergency situations can be replicated. This unique feature allows pilots to safely master the entire flight envelope of their helicopters. Customers include trainees from the civilian, oil and gas, military and public services sectors. To date, Helisim has trained more than 22,500 pilots from 120 countries.
About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace and defense-related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approximately 22,000 people. In 2012, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 6.3 billion Euros, orders for 469 new helicopters and a 44 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's helicopters account for 33 percent of the worldwide civil and parapublic fleet. Eurocopter's strong international presence is ensured by its subsidiaries and participations in 21 countries. Eurocopter's worldwide network of service centers, training facilities, distributors and certified agents supports more than 2,900 customers. There are currently more than 11,780 Eurocopter helicopters in service in 148 countries. Eurocopter offers the most comprehensive civil and military helicopter range in the world and is fully committed to safety as the most important aspect of its business.
Le Bourget: PC-Aero and EADCO present the Elektro E6-electric aircraft
EADCO and PC-Aero present at the Paris Airshow for the first time the full electric 6seats, two engines aircraft project "Elektro E6".
The countdown has been started for opening the gates again for the worldwide leading aviation and space event in Le Bourget, Paris from June 17th - 23rd, 2013.
EADCO & PC-Aero will present at the Paris Air Show in Hall H4 booth F-7 their new future aircraft and innovative project: Elektro E6.
The Elektro E6 is the technology platform for a future, all electric, transport aircraft. Low CO2 emission, noise and vibration: Full Carbon Composite structure, Two Electric Engines, high wing propeller, Solar Cells Technology, 6 seats, 480 kg payload & 500 km range (in 6 years).
Goals: Build a Proof of Concept in 3 years& Certification CS23 in 10 years.
The Elektro E6 will include in the final certified version, all systems of a normal commercial aircraft including retractable landing gear, anti-ice system, cabin pressure and air conditioning.
ELEKTRO E6 Project …reaching for the future!
The countdown has been started for opening the gates again for the worldwide leading aviation and space event in Le Bourget, Paris from June 17th - 23rd, 2013.
EADCO & PC-Aero will present at the Paris Air Show in Hall H4 booth F-7 their new future aircraft and innovative project: Elektro E6.
The Elektro E6 is the technology platform for a future, all electric, transport aircraft. Low CO2 emission, noise and vibration: Full Carbon Composite structure, Two Electric Engines, high wing propeller, Solar Cells Technology, 6 seats, 480 kg payload & 500 km range (in 6 years).
Goals: Build a Proof of Concept in 3 years& Certification CS23 in 10 years.
The Elektro E6 will include in the final certified version, all systems of a normal commercial aircraft including retractable landing gear, anti-ice system, cabin pressure and air conditioning.
ELEKTRO E6 Project …reaching for the future!
French Minister for Higher Education and Research Visits EADS at Paris Air Show 2013
Paris/Le Bourget, 18 June 2013 – French Minister for Higher Education and
Research Geneviève Fioraso visits the EADS Pavilion at the Paris Air Show. Ms
Fioraso has been pictured in the cockpit of the E-Fan electric plane developed by
EADS Innovation Works together with EADS Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti.
Research Geneviève Fioraso visits the EADS Pavilion at the Paris Air Show. Ms
Fioraso has been pictured in the cockpit of the E-Fan electric plane developed by
EADS Innovation Works together with EADS Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti.
ON-WINGS takes ice detection to the next level
ON-WINGS takes ice detection to the next level:
On most aircraft ice-detection systems, the sensors can’t be located right on the aerofoil surfaces that most need to be kept ice-free – the addition of a protruding sensor would ruin their aerodynamics. Now, however, UK-based GKN Aerospace has announced the new ON-WINGS system. It mounts completely flush with the skin of the aircraft, allowing it to be integrated directly onto wings, rotor blades, or anyplace else that needs to be kept sleek and free of ice.
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On most aircraft ice-detection systems, the sensors can’t be located right on the aerofoil surfaces that most need to be kept ice-free – the addition of a protruding sensor would ruin their aerodynamics. Now, however, UK-based GKN Aerospace has announced the new ON-WINGS system. It mounts completely flush with the skin of the aircraft, allowing it to be integrated directly onto wings, rotor blades, or anyplace else that needs to be kept sleek and free of ice.
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Sagita's hot air-powered Sherpa rethinks the ultra-light helicopter
Sagita's hot air-powered Sherpa rethinks the ultra-light helicopter:
Certainly one of the more intriguing things on display at this year's Paris Air Show, the Sherpa by Belgian startup Sagita aims to make the helicopter simpler, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable. The helicopter's rotors are directly driven by turbines which are themselves powered by hot air and fumes from the helicopter's power plant. Sagita claims that this makes the the aircraft approximately 85 percent efficient while doing away with the need for a tail rotor...
Continue Reading Sagita's hot air-powered Sherpa rethinks the ultra-light helicopter
Certainly one of the more intriguing things on display at this year's Paris Air Show, the Sherpa by Belgian startup Sagita aims to make the helicopter simpler, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable. The helicopter's rotors are directly driven by turbines which are themselves powered by hot air and fumes from the helicopter's power plant. Sagita claims that this makes the the aircraft approximately 85 percent efficient while doing away with the need for a tail rotor...
Continue Reading Sagita's hot air-powered Sherpa rethinks the ultra-light helicopter
La española SCR logra el certificado OTAN para poder operar con sus UAVs en la base militar de NAMFI
La española SCR logra el certificado OTAN para poder operar con sus UAVs en la base militar de NAMFI:
La empresa podrá tener operativos a partir de ahora sus UAVs blanco “Scrab” y “Alba”, de forma que cualquier Ejército que realice pruebas en el complejo pueda trabajar con ellos.
Boeing, Embraer's KC-390 Flirting Gets Serious
Boeing, Embraer's KC-390 Flirting Gets Serious:
Boeing will lead sales, marketing, training and sustainment of the KC-390 in the Untied States, United Kingdom and two unmanned Middle East countries....
Boeing will lead sales, marketing, training and sustainment of the KC-390 in the Untied States, United Kingdom and two unmanned Middle East countries....
El P.3 Orión del Ejército del Aire desplegado en Yibuti cumple 45 años
l día 13 de junio se cumplieron 45 años de la entrada en servicio del avión P.3 Orión del Ejército del Aire, con número de fuselaje 22-31, que actualmente está desplegado en Yibuti formando parte de la Operación Atalanta de la Unión Europea.
De aquel primitivo avión, construido en 1958 en Estados Unidos, apenas queda el fuselaje. Todos sus sistemas operativos han sido modernizados por la empresa aeronáutica española EADS-CASA, finalizando la última de ellas en mayo de 2012. Sus continuas puestas al día le han convertido en un referente entre los aviones de patrulla marítima.
El P.3B, con número de serie 154583, perteneció anteriormente a la Fuerza Aérea de Noruega. Llegó a la Base Aérea de Jerez el 7 de junio de 1989, donde se encontraba el Grupo 22, antes de su traslado a la Base Aérea de Morón, en noviembre de 1992. A su llegada a la unidad se le asignó el número de cola P.3B-08, que tras su última modernización fue cambiado por P.3M-08. Hasta la celebración de su 45 cumpleaños ha efectuado un total de 19.887,45 horas de vuelo y totaliza 5.897 aterrizajes.
La fecha conmemorativa coincidió con la misión número 660 encomendada al Destacamento Orión del Ejército del Aire en Yibuti, de las cuales 535 han sido realizadas con un avión P.3 del Grupo 22, encuadrado en el Ala 11. A la finalización con éxito de la misión, las horas totales realizadas por el Ejército del Aire en la Operación Atalanta han sido 4.867,30 de las cuales 3.883,25 horas las ha realizado este avión.
La Operación Atalanta de lucha contra la piratería en el Océano Índico y costas de Somalia se inició el 23 de enero de 2009. Durante estos más de cuatro años han sido destacados casi 800 hombres y mujeres de diferentes unidades del Ejército del Aire a esta zona de operaciones a 5.500 kilómetros de España. Tras estos años de operación puede afirmarse que la piratería ha disminuido de forma notable, no registrándose ningún ataque exitoso por parte de los grupos de acción pirata en los últimos trece meses.
Además de las misiones de patrulla marítima, específicas de la unidad, el avión P.3M-08 ha participado en las operaciones reales Libertad Duradera, Noble Centinela y Atalanta. En Yibuti, en concreto, ha realizado un total de 151 misiones y 1.138,50 horas de vuelo, teniendo previsto su regreso a territorio nacional el día 19 de este mes, cumplimentando durante su vuelo de regreso una misión para la Operación Active Endevour.
De aquel primitivo avión, construido en 1958 en Estados Unidos, apenas queda el fuselaje. Todos sus sistemas operativos han sido modernizados por la empresa aeronáutica española EADS-CASA, finalizando la última de ellas en mayo de 2012. Sus continuas puestas al día le han convertido en un referente entre los aviones de patrulla marítima.
El P.3B, con número de serie 154583, perteneció anteriormente a la Fuerza Aérea de Noruega. Llegó a la Base Aérea de Jerez el 7 de junio de 1989, donde se encontraba el Grupo 22, antes de su traslado a la Base Aérea de Morón, en noviembre de 1992. A su llegada a la unidad se le asignó el número de cola P.3B-08, que tras su última modernización fue cambiado por P.3M-08. Hasta la celebración de su 45 cumpleaños ha efectuado un total de 19.887,45 horas de vuelo y totaliza 5.897 aterrizajes.
La fecha conmemorativa coincidió con la misión número 660 encomendada al Destacamento Orión del Ejército del Aire en Yibuti, de las cuales 535 han sido realizadas con un avión P.3 del Grupo 22, encuadrado en el Ala 11. A la finalización con éxito de la misión, las horas totales realizadas por el Ejército del Aire en la Operación Atalanta han sido 4.867,30 de las cuales 3.883,25 horas las ha realizado este avión.
La Operación Atalanta de lucha contra la piratería en el Océano Índico y costas de Somalia se inició el 23 de enero de 2009. Durante estos más de cuatro años han sido destacados casi 800 hombres y mujeres de diferentes unidades del Ejército del Aire a esta zona de operaciones a 5.500 kilómetros de España. Tras estos años de operación puede afirmarse que la piratería ha disminuido de forma notable, no registrándose ningún ataque exitoso por parte de los grupos de acción pirata en los últimos trece meses.
Además de las misiones de patrulla marítima, específicas de la unidad, el avión P.3M-08 ha participado en las operaciones reales Libertad Duradera, Noble Centinela y Atalanta. En Yibuti, en concreto, ha realizado un total de 151 misiones y 1.138,50 horas de vuelo, teniendo previsto su regreso a territorio nacional el día 19 de este mes, cumplimentando durante su vuelo de regreso una misión para la Operación Active Endevour.
La Patrulla Águila se cuela en la película de Disney «Aviones» - ABC.es
La patrulla acrobática del Ejército del Aire, La
Patrulla Águila, va a colaborar con Disney revisando
la traducción de los términos de aviación y poniendo
su voz en los aviones militares que aparecen en la
película. Este miércoles se desplazarán a Madrid para
grabar este cameo en el estudio de doblaje.
http://www.abc.es/cultura/cine/20130618/abci-patrulla-aguila-aviones-201306171813.html
Extensive collaboration between ERDF and Cassidian/Survey Copter for civil uses of UAVs
- Cooperation between ERDF and Cassidian Survey Copter to develop UAV inspection of medium-high-voltage power lines (20,000 V).
- The ability to fly in unfavourable weather conditions, carry large numbers of various types of sensors and provide an overall service including data post-processing are decisive factors in the choice of Survey Copter UAVs.
- The UAV is an industrial solution offering highly competitive economic operating conditions, thanks to the automation of the inspection flights.
This type of mission is also of particular importance in the event of major meteorological events or climatic hazards leading to fallen power lines. The speed of diagnosis and rapid detection of the affected areas is a key element in restoring power. The use of a DVF 2000 UAV from Survey Copter allows rapid inspection of the aerial lines, with identification of any damage, as well as the condition of the road infrastructures allowing access to the damaged lines.
ERDF and Survey Copter cooperation on the choice of UAV for this type of mission will also lead to a rise in the number of automated operations, offering a solution that is technically and economically far more competitive.
"Rapidly obtaining extremely precise images of locations that are often inaccessible, thus speeding up repairs and restoration of the networks following meteorological events, is a real need for ERDF and our collaboration with Survey Copter would seem to demonstrate that UAVs give a clear edge in this sector. The purpose of the experiments currently under way is to validate the feasibility and economic conditions of this innovative technique," states Claude Dubreuil, Deputy Director of ERDF for the Sillon Rhodanien region.
"The aim of our cooperation with ERDF is to implement real industrial solutions able to meet the need for inspection not only of the aerial lines, but also of other electricity production infrastructure: dams, nuclear power plants, wind farms, photovoltaic plants, etc. The variety of our UAVs and the sensors we can install on them means that we can address all these requirements. The roadmap we have established with ERDF will enable us to develop and then gradually deploy these solutions, involving other partners so that eventually a complete service can be provided, including not only data collection by the UAV, but also its post-processing and formatting. Our vision is a global one and ERDF will need robust partners for the long term; Survey Copter and Cassidian have both the capacity and the desire to become these partners," adds Jean-Marc Masenelli, CEO of Survey Copter.
About CASSIDIAN
Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, is a worldwide leader in defence and security solutions. The company delivers advanced defence systems along the whole action chain from sensors through command & control systems to combat aircraft and unmanned air systems. In the area of security, Cassidian provides customers worldwide with border surveillance systems, cyber security solutions and secure communications. In 2012, Cassidian – with around 23,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.7 billion.
EADS y Siemens formalizan una asociación de investigación a largo plazo y firman un acuerdo con Diamond Aircraft sobre un sistema de propulsión eléctrica
París/Le Bourget, 18 junio 2013
Los CEO firman un acuerdo de cooperación en materia de tecnologías de propulsión eléctrica para reducir el coste del combustible y las emisiones
EADS y Siemens cooperarán a largo plazo para introducir tecnologías de centrales eléctricas híbridas en helicópteros y aviones de gran tamaño
El éxito en el vuelo inicial del avión de pruebas de segunda generación demuestra un gran ahorro potencial para las compañías aéreas
EADS y Siemens están formalizando una asociación de investigación a largo plazo para introducir nuevos sistemas de propulsión eléctrica que podrían ayudar a las compañías aéreas a rebajar sus facturas de combustible e impulsar el comportamiento medioambiental. Junto con su socio, la empresa austriaca Diamond Aircraft, las compañías exhiben un avión híbrido eléctrico de serie de segunda generación en Le Bourget.
El Consejero Delegado (CEO) de EADS, Tom Enders, el CEO de Siemens, Peter Löscher, y el propietario de Diamond Aircraft, Christian Dries, han firmado un Memorando de Entendimiento en Le Bourget para establecer el rumbo de su futura cooperación sobre el desarrollo de aviones eléctricos.
"Hoy en día, la aviación se vuelve eléctrica a medida que nos embarcamos en el viaje hacia la propulsión eléctrica del futuro. Los aviones eléctricos constituyen un elemento clave de nuestra investigación para el futuro de la aviación", señala el CEO de EADS, Tom Enders. "Tendrán que pasar décadas para que sepamos a dónde nos llevará el viaje y qué configuración adoptará la propulsión eléctrica. Pero sabemos que no tenemos tiempo que perder en cuanto a probar alternativas a los combustibles fósiles. Sin embargo, hay algo que está claro: los aviones tendrán que seguir volando con menos combustible, menos emisiones y menos ruido cada vez. Trabajar juntos en los sistemas de propulsión del futuro es lo mejor que nuestro sector puede aportar para unos cielos más verdes."
Los costes totales de combustible ascenderán a un tercio de los gastos de explotación del sector de las compañías aéreas este año, según la Asociación Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA). El transporte aéreo en conjunto emite actualmente un 2% de las emisiones de carbono a escala mundial y está en vías de aumentar al 3% para 2050, según el Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC).
"La innovación es lo único que puede ayudarnos a resolver el problema de la subida del coste del combustible, el aumento en la demanda de pasajeros y la creciente regulación medioambiental. Esto es lo que hace tan importante la asociación entre EADS y Siemens", señala Peter Löscher, CEO de Siemens AG. "Las innovaciones utilizadas en este avión híbrido serán esenciales para hacer el transporte más sostenible a largo plazo, sea por aire, tierra o mar." El objetivo de la colaboración en materia de investigación es llegar a introducir sistemas híbridos de propulsión para los helicópteros y los aviones de mayor tamaño, mientras que el certificado de aeronavegabilidad en la categoría de aviación general se logrará dentro de los tres a cinco próximos años. Hoy en día, Siemens ya genera ventas cercanas a los mil millones de euros con su software industrial, que está ayudando a los fabricantes de aviones a desarrollar productos con más rapidez y eficiencia, pero también con unas tecnologías punteras de producción o las más avanzadas soluciones de infraestructuras para aeropuertos.
Siemens ha desarrollado un tren de propulsión integrado para la segunda generación del avión DA36 E-Star 2. Está compuesto por dos componentes principales. La unidad impulsora eléctrica y un generador, propulsado por un pequeño motor Wankel. El planeador con motor híbrido realizó un exitoso vuelo inicial de una hora de duración en el campo de aviación Wiener Neustadt en Viena (Austria) el 1 de junio de 2013.
"La propulsión eléctrica de serie nos permite diseñar aviones con unas características totalmente diferentes de las actuales. El despegue vertical y la alta velocidad de crucero pueden lograrse de un modo mucho más eficiente. El DA36 E-Star 2 era el paso siguiente para demostrar esta tecnología y, mediante sus resultados positivos, continuar con nuevos desarrollos", ha afirmado el propietario de Diamond Aircraft, Christian Dries, en Le Bourget. La nueva tecnología de propulsión da lugar a unas emisiones de ruido drásticamente menores durante el despegue y recortará el consumo de combustible y las emisiones en general en un 25% aproximadamente en comparación con los sistemas de transmisión de los aviones más eficientes de hoy en día. Este primer acuerdo entre las tres compañías confirma la colaboración en el proyecto que existe desde 2011.
Acerca de EADS
EADS es líder mundial en aeronáutica, defensa y servicios relacionados. En 2012, el Grupo – compuesto por Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian y Eurocopter– generó unos ingresos de 56.500 millones de euros con una plantilla de más de 140.000 empleados.
Los CEO firman un acuerdo de cooperación en materia de tecnologías de propulsión eléctrica para reducir el coste del combustible y las emisiones
EADS y Siemens cooperarán a largo plazo para introducir tecnologías de centrales eléctricas híbridas en helicópteros y aviones de gran tamaño
El éxito en el vuelo inicial del avión de pruebas de segunda generación demuestra un gran ahorro potencial para las compañías aéreas
EADS y Siemens están formalizando una asociación de investigación a largo plazo para introducir nuevos sistemas de propulsión eléctrica que podrían ayudar a las compañías aéreas a rebajar sus facturas de combustible e impulsar el comportamiento medioambiental. Junto con su socio, la empresa austriaca Diamond Aircraft, las compañías exhiben un avión híbrido eléctrico de serie de segunda generación en Le Bourget.
El Consejero Delegado (CEO) de EADS, Tom Enders, el CEO de Siemens, Peter Löscher, y el propietario de Diamond Aircraft, Christian Dries, han firmado un Memorando de Entendimiento en Le Bourget para establecer el rumbo de su futura cooperación sobre el desarrollo de aviones eléctricos.
"Hoy en día, la aviación se vuelve eléctrica a medida que nos embarcamos en el viaje hacia la propulsión eléctrica del futuro. Los aviones eléctricos constituyen un elemento clave de nuestra investigación para el futuro de la aviación", señala el CEO de EADS, Tom Enders. "Tendrán que pasar décadas para que sepamos a dónde nos llevará el viaje y qué configuración adoptará la propulsión eléctrica. Pero sabemos que no tenemos tiempo que perder en cuanto a probar alternativas a los combustibles fósiles. Sin embargo, hay algo que está claro: los aviones tendrán que seguir volando con menos combustible, menos emisiones y menos ruido cada vez. Trabajar juntos en los sistemas de propulsión del futuro es lo mejor que nuestro sector puede aportar para unos cielos más verdes."
Los costes totales de combustible ascenderán a un tercio de los gastos de explotación del sector de las compañías aéreas este año, según la Asociación Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA). El transporte aéreo en conjunto emite actualmente un 2% de las emisiones de carbono a escala mundial y está en vías de aumentar al 3% para 2050, según el Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC).
"La innovación es lo único que puede ayudarnos a resolver el problema de la subida del coste del combustible, el aumento en la demanda de pasajeros y la creciente regulación medioambiental. Esto es lo que hace tan importante la asociación entre EADS y Siemens", señala Peter Löscher, CEO de Siemens AG. "Las innovaciones utilizadas en este avión híbrido serán esenciales para hacer el transporte más sostenible a largo plazo, sea por aire, tierra o mar." El objetivo de la colaboración en materia de investigación es llegar a introducir sistemas híbridos de propulsión para los helicópteros y los aviones de mayor tamaño, mientras que el certificado de aeronavegabilidad en la categoría de aviación general se logrará dentro de los tres a cinco próximos años. Hoy en día, Siemens ya genera ventas cercanas a los mil millones de euros con su software industrial, que está ayudando a los fabricantes de aviones a desarrollar productos con más rapidez y eficiencia, pero también con unas tecnologías punteras de producción o las más avanzadas soluciones de infraestructuras para aeropuertos.
Siemens ha desarrollado un tren de propulsión integrado para la segunda generación del avión DA36 E-Star 2. Está compuesto por dos componentes principales. La unidad impulsora eléctrica y un generador, propulsado por un pequeño motor Wankel. El planeador con motor híbrido realizó un exitoso vuelo inicial de una hora de duración en el campo de aviación Wiener Neustadt en Viena (Austria) el 1 de junio de 2013.
"La propulsión eléctrica de serie nos permite diseñar aviones con unas características totalmente diferentes de las actuales. El despegue vertical y la alta velocidad de crucero pueden lograrse de un modo mucho más eficiente. El DA36 E-Star 2 era el paso siguiente para demostrar esta tecnología y, mediante sus resultados positivos, continuar con nuevos desarrollos", ha afirmado el propietario de Diamond Aircraft, Christian Dries, en Le Bourget. La nueva tecnología de propulsión da lugar a unas emisiones de ruido drásticamente menores durante el despegue y recortará el consumo de combustible y las emisiones en general en un 25% aproximadamente en comparación con los sistemas de transmisión de los aviones más eficientes de hoy en día. Este primer acuerdo entre las tres compañías confirma la colaboración en el proyecto que existe desde 2011.
Acerca de EADS
EADS es líder mundial en aeronáutica, defensa y servicios relacionados. En 2012, el Grupo – compuesto por Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian y Eurocopter– generó unos ingresos de 56.500 millones de euros con una plantilla de más de 140.000 empleados.
EADS And Siemens Enter Long-Term Research Partnership, Sign MoU With Diamond Aircraft On Electric Propulsion System
Paris/Le Bourget,, 18 June 2013
CEOs sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on electric propulsion technologies to lower fuel costs and emissions
EADS and Siemens to cooperate long-term to introduce hybrid power plant technologies on helicopters and large airplanes
Successful maiden flight of second generation test airplane demonstrates large savings potential for airlines
EADS and Siemens are entering into a long-term research partnership to introduce new electric propulsion systems that could help airlines lower their fuel bills and drive environmental performance. Together with their partner, Austria-based Diamond Aircraft, the companies are showcasing a second generation serial hybrid electric airplane at Le Bourget.
EADS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders, Siemens CEO Peter Löscher and Diamond Aircraft owner Christian Dries signed a MoU at Le Bourget to set the course for their future cooperation on electric aircraft development. "Today, aviation goes electric as we embark on the journey towards future electric propulsion. Electric aircraft are a key element in our research for the future of aviation," EADS CEO Tom Enders said. "Only over the decades to come we will learn where the journey will take us, what shape and form electric propulsion will take. But we know we have no time to lose in terms of testing alternatives to fossil fuel. One thing is clear though: aviation will need to continue to fly with ever less fuel, less emissions and less noise. Working together on future propulsion systems is the best our industry can contribute to greener skies."
Total fuel costs will amount to a third of operating expenses of the airline industry this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air transport as a whole currently emits 2 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and is set to increase to 3 percent by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
"Only with innovation we can solve the conundrum of rising fuel costs, rising passenger demand and rising environmental regulations. This makes the research partnership between EADS and Siemens so important," Peter Löscher, CEO of Siemens AG, said. "Innovations used in this hybrid plane will be instrumental in making transportation more sustainable in the long run, whether in the air, on land or at sea."
The research partnership aims to ultimately introduce hybrid drive systems for both helicopters and large airplanes, while the airworthiness certification of full-electric and hybrid aircraft in the General Aviation category is to be achieved within the next three-to-five years. Already today, Siemens generates sales in the upper three-digit million euros range from industrial software that is helping plane makers develop their products more quickly and efficiently, but also with state-of-the-art production technologies or infrastructure solutions for airports. Siemens developed an integrated drive train for the second generation of the airplane, DA36 E-Star 2. It consists of two main components: The electric drive and a generator, which is powered by a small Wankel engine. The hybrid motor glider made a successful 1-hour maiden flight at the Wiener Neustadt airfield in Vienna, Austria on June 1, 2013.
"The serial electric propulsion allows us to design airplanes with totally different characteristics than today. Vertical take-off and high-speed cruise can be realized in a much more efficient way. The DA36 E-Star 2 was the next step to prove this technology and through its positive results to continue further developments," Diamond Aircraft owner Christian Dries said at Le Bourget. The new propulsion technology leads to drastically reduced noise emissions during take-off and will cut fuel consumption and overall emissions by about 25 percent compared to today's most efficient aircraft drivers. This first MoU between the three companies confirms the collaboration on the project which has existed since 2011.
CEOs sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on electric propulsion technologies to lower fuel costs and emissions
EADS and Siemens to cooperate long-term to introduce hybrid power plant technologies on helicopters and large airplanes
Successful maiden flight of second generation test airplane demonstrates large savings potential for airlines
EADS and Siemens are entering into a long-term research partnership to introduce new electric propulsion systems that could help airlines lower their fuel bills and drive environmental performance. Together with their partner, Austria-based Diamond Aircraft, the companies are showcasing a second generation serial hybrid electric airplane at Le Bourget.
EADS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders, Siemens CEO Peter Löscher and Diamond Aircraft owner Christian Dries signed a MoU at Le Bourget to set the course for their future cooperation on electric aircraft development. "Today, aviation goes electric as we embark on the journey towards future electric propulsion. Electric aircraft are a key element in our research for the future of aviation," EADS CEO Tom Enders said. "Only over the decades to come we will learn where the journey will take us, what shape and form electric propulsion will take. But we know we have no time to lose in terms of testing alternatives to fossil fuel. One thing is clear though: aviation will need to continue to fly with ever less fuel, less emissions and less noise. Working together on future propulsion systems is the best our industry can contribute to greener skies."
Total fuel costs will amount to a third of operating expenses of the airline industry this year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air transport as a whole currently emits 2 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and is set to increase to 3 percent by 2050, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
"Only with innovation we can solve the conundrum of rising fuel costs, rising passenger demand and rising environmental regulations. This makes the research partnership between EADS and Siemens so important," Peter Löscher, CEO of Siemens AG, said. "Innovations used in this hybrid plane will be instrumental in making transportation more sustainable in the long run, whether in the air, on land or at sea."
The research partnership aims to ultimately introduce hybrid drive systems for both helicopters and large airplanes, while the airworthiness certification of full-electric and hybrid aircraft in the General Aviation category is to be achieved within the next three-to-five years. Already today, Siemens generates sales in the upper three-digit million euros range from industrial software that is helping plane makers develop their products more quickly and efficiently, but also with state-of-the-art production technologies or infrastructure solutions for airports. Siemens developed an integrated drive train for the second generation of the airplane, DA36 E-Star 2. It consists of two main components: The electric drive and a generator, which is powered by a small Wankel engine. The hybrid motor glider made a successful 1-hour maiden flight at the Wiener Neustadt airfield in Vienna, Austria on June 1, 2013.
"The serial electric propulsion allows us to design airplanes with totally different characteristics than today. Vertical take-off and high-speed cruise can be realized in a much more efficient way. The DA36 E-Star 2 was the next step to prove this technology and through its positive results to continue further developments," Diamond Aircraft owner Christian Dries said at Le Bourget. The new propulsion technology leads to drastically reduced noise emissions during take-off and will cut fuel consumption and overall emissions by about 25 percent compared to today's most efficient aircraft drivers. This first MoU between the three companies confirms the collaboration on the project which has existed since 2011.
A400M succesfully demonstrates flares release
Airbus Military has successfully demonstrated the release of decoy flares from the A400M new generation airlifter as part of the development of the aircraft´s self-protection systems. The flares are designed to mislead heat-seeking anti-aircraft missiles, particularly surface-to-air missiles (SAM). They are a crucial part of the self-protection system because of the A400M´s ability to operate from short and unpaved airstrips close to the scene of military action where SAMs may be fielded by an enemy.
lunes, 17 de junio de 2013
Boeing: llegan los pedidos en Le Bourget
Boeing: llegan los pedidos en Le Bourget:
LE BOURGET 17/JULIO/2013. Comienza la lluvia de pedidos Boeing. La aerolínea japonesa Skymark selecciona el Boeing 737 MAX la más madrugadora.
LE BOURGET 17/JULIO/2013. Comienza la lluvia de pedidos Boeing. La aerolínea japonesa Skymark selecciona el Boeing 737 MAX la más madrugadora.
Embraer launches upgraded E-Jet at Le Bourget; SkyWest orders 100
Embraer launches upgraded E-Jet at Le Bourget; SkyWest orders 100:
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Embraer kicked off the Paris Air Show with the launch of its second-generation E-Jet, the E2, and secured a firm order from SkyWest Inc. for 100 E-175-E2 aircraft.
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Sukhoi, Ilyushin Ink Deal for 20 Superjet Airliners - RIA Novosti
Sukhoi, Ilyushin Ink Deal for 20 Superjet Airliners - RIA Novosti:
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Las exhibiciones aéreas del caza Sukhoi Su-35 y del transporte militar Antonov An-70 causan asombro el primer día de Le Bourget
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Airbus, en camino a duplicar sus márgenes de ganancia al 2015: CEO - Reuters América Latina
Airbus, en camino a duplicar sus márgenes de ganancia al 2015: CEO - Reuters América Latina:
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Diez CEOs españoles analizan si merece la pena el salón Le Bourget
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Premios Cátedra EADS 2013
Premios Cátedra EADS 2013: La Cátedra EADS de Estudios Aeronáuticos en la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería, de la Universidad de Sevilla, convoca los premios a la mejor tesis doctoral, al mejor proyecto fin de carrera y a la mejor tesis de máster.Se pueden presentar a los premios los trabajos defendidos en la ETSI entre el 1 de mayo de 2012 y el 30 de abril de 2013, y han de estar relacionados con
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La industria europea hace un llamamiento para acabar con la dependencia exterior dotando al continente de su propio MALE
La industria europea hace un llamamiento para acabar con la dependencia exterior dotando al continente de su propio MALE:
(defensa.com) EADS Cassidian, Dassault Aviation y Finmeccanica Alenia Aermacchi han hecho un llamamiento conjunto para que Europa lance su propio programa MALE (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance). El objetivo es unir esfuerzos para diseñar y fabricar aviones no tripulados que permitan poner fin al retraso en este sector respecto a EEUU.
Sukhoi military programs presented at the 50th International Paris Air Show
Moscow, June 17. The Sukhoi Company presents its military programs at the 50th International Paris Air Show that starts today in Le Bourget, France.
Su-35 Multirole Fighter
The development and production of the Su-35 (the Russian modification — Su-35S) 4++ generation super-maneuverable multirole fighter is one of Sukhoi's top priority programs. Sukhoi is a United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) subsidiary.
The State Joint Acceptance tests are now underway. The flight tests fully proved the asserted main specifications of the aircraft and its suite of onboard equipment. They also demonstrated its super-maneuverability, checked the stability and controllability, and confirmed the power plant parameters and navigation system operability. The maximum close to land speed is 1,400 km/h, at altitude — 2,400 km/h. The operational ceiling is 18,000 meters. The radar target detection range is over 400 km in the air-to-air mode, which considerably exceeds that of the currently in-service aircraft. The phased antenna array radar detects targets at a longer range and simultaneously tracks and engages more of them (tracking of up to 30 and engagement of up to 8 air targets, tracking of 4 and engagement of 2 ground targets plus an option of simultaneous monitoring of the in-air and on-land situation). The onboard optic radar detects and tracks several targets at a range of more than 80 km. The system is ready to undergo operational suitability tests.
All work associated with the State Acceptance tests of the new fighter proceeds according to the approved plan. The airborne weapons were tested successfully during operational suitability tests.
The flight test results testify that the performance of the Su-35/Su-35S is much superior to that of similar in-service counterparts, whereas the onboard equipment performs a wide range of missions and tactical tasks. The aircraft's designed potential is essentially higher than that of the 4 and 4+ generation tactical fighters like Rafale and EF 2000, and upgraded F-15, F-16 and F-18, F-35 aircraft. Thus it is a potent rival to the F-22A aircraft.
The Su-35/Su-35S employs many advanced technologies widely used in the frontline aviation's advanced airborne complex (PAK FA). In a way, this is a platform for optimizing advanced technologies used in the fifth-generation aircraft now under test. This applies in the first place to a new avionics suite integrated on the basis of the information control system (ICS) built using the latest information technologies employing stand-by multiple processor computers and high speed information exchange channels ensuring complex hypothesis processing of information obtained from surveillance and aiming systems and providing intellectual support to the pilot in performance of difficult combat missions. The Su-35/Su-35S extensively uses the situation awareness technologies applied in the spherical information field and the real time mode resorting to the capabilities of the communication system, the aircraft's radar, optronic surveillance and reconnaissance systems as well as on-land control systems of various levels. In addition, the aircraft is fitted with new engines (similar to those on the PAK FA) featuring an increased vectored thrust, built-in auxiliary power plant (BIAPP), and a new radar. The Su-35/Su-35S has a wide range of airborne guided munitions for target engagement at short, medium and long distances plus unguided weapons. The aircraft can carry a 8,000 kg combat load.
The Su-35S is series-produced by the Sukhoi's Yu.A.Gagarin Aircraft Plant of Komsomolsk-on-Amur (KnAAZ). The production proceeds in compliance with the state contract with the Russian Defense Ministry signed in 2009 for the supply of a large batch of aircraft till 2015.
Fifth Generation Airborne Complex
The program to create the frontline aviation's advanced airborne complex (PAK FA) of the 5th generation envisions its designing, series production and introduction into service with the Russian Air Force. This will strengthen the Force's fighting capability, radically update the aviation and associated industries, give impetus to the scientific research, and provide a steady load for defense enterprises involved in designing and manufacturing weapons. As a top priority of Sukhoi, a United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) subsidiary, this will promote the development and introduction of new materials, components, and science-based technologies assuring an innovative potential for the country's aviation industry and economy. Also, this will help realize other projects of standardized airborne complexes of the new generations.
The first flight of the PAK FA occurred on January 29, 2010 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. On April 8, the first example of the fighter and an on-land test bench used for optimizing flight control systems were delivered to the Zhukovsky flight test and optimization centre of the Sukhoi Design Bureau near Moscow. Once the systems, assemblies, static example and flight prototype underwent on land the required number of tests, including the strength trial, test flying began on April 29, 2010 as part of the preliminary flight tests of the aircraft.
On March 3, 2011 the second flying prototype took to the air in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Following the factory trials it was included in the preliminary tests program.
The third flying prototype made its debut flight on November 22, 2011. After a series of on-land preparations and addition of onboard controls, it also joined the preliminary tests program.
On January 17, 2013 the fourth flying prototype arrived itself to the airfield of Zhukovsky from the Far East.
At present, four flying prototypes undergo on-land and flight tests.
All tests proved solid stability and controllability characteristics at subsonic and supersonic speeds, at low and high altitudes, at supercritical angles of attack. The onboard equipment — radar and optical systems — is being tested. In-flight refueling was carried out successfully. The aircraft behavior in a variety of configurations, including the one with open compartments, was also tested successfully.
The main objectives of the current flight tests are working out of combat modes of the aircraft systems, docking with weapons and combat use.
Compared to the previous generation fighters, the PAK FA combines the functions of a strike aircraft and a fighter, thus offering a number of unique capabilities. As the 5th generation aircraft it has an essentially new thoroughly integrated avionics package providing superior automatic control and intellectual support of the crew. This considerably reduces the workload on the pilot, enabling him to better concentrate on the tactical functions. The onboard equipment of the new aircraft makes it possible to exchange information in a real time mode with on-land control systems and airborne teams as well as to act on its own.
The use of composite materials and innovative technologies plus the aerodynamic layout of the aircraft, special airframe coating and measures to reduce the power plant, antenna and cockpit signature assure unprecedentedly low radar, optic and infrared observability. This considerably improves the operational effectiveness against air and ground targets at all times and in all weathers.
The export version of the 5th generation fighter — a perspective multi-functional fighter (PMF-FGFA) is being created in association with the Republic of India.
The Russian and Indian governments have generally agreed on the workshare of each party. The parties have approved the PMF-FGFA specifications, defined their contributions and singled out the systems and subsystems to be developed by India.
At the present time the contract to develop a preliminary design project of the perspective multi-functional fighter (PMF-FGFA) has been completed. The fighter design was fully developed. The Russian party has trained the Indian specialists, supplying them with the basic data and software to create a single working environment.
India and Russia work in a team. The Indian working group of experts worked in Russia in January — October 2012 and a group of Russian specialists — in India. The required information exchange was established.
The both parties have agreed upon the amount and division of work during the research and development (R&D) stage. A contract for the R&D is being prepared. It is to be signed this year.
The PMF/FGFA fighter developed by the parties will have some differences from the Russian prototype due to specific requirements of the Indian Air Force.
Russian-Indian Project of Perspective Multi-Functional Fighter (PMF-FGFA)
Development and production of perspective multi-role fighter is the largest joint project of Russian-Indian military-technical cooperation. In December 2010 during the visit of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to India, the Rosoboronexport, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Sukhoi Company, a United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) subsidiary, signed a contract to develop a preliminary design project of the new aircraft.
The PMF project includes the design and development of a next-generation fighter, which will have such advanced features as stealth, supersonic cruise speed, high maneuverability, highly integrated set of avionics, an advanced warning system about the situation, the internal deployment of weapons and the possibility of a centralized reporting and electronic warfare system. The fighter is being developed on the basis of the Russian perspective aviation complex (PAK FA) according to stringent technical requirements of the Indian side. The further development of the program envisages design and development of a two-seat version of the aircraft and integration of an advanced engine with increased thrust. The two sides are supposed to cooperate in joint marketing of the aviation complex in other countries.
Implementation of the Russian-Indian PMF project enhances the strategic partnership between the two countries and strengthening of regional and global security. The project is based on innovative technologies that promote the aviation industry and allied industries, total military-industrial complex of the two countries. The joint development and creation of a fifth generation fighter will facilitate the development of scientific schools. It will provide sustainable load of defense industry enterprises involved in the design and manufacturing of the PMF. This program provides an opportunity to accelerate the development and introduction of new materials, components and high technologies with a high potential for innovation, opens up prospects for the development of other projects of the unified aviation complexes of new generations.
At the present time the contract to develop a preliminary design project of the perspective multi-functional fighter (PMF-FGFA) has been completed. The fighter design was fully developed. The both parties have agreed upon the amount and division of work during the research and development (R&D) stage. A contract for the R&D is being prepared. It is to be signed this year.
The agreement on cooperation in the development and production of the fifth generation fighter was signed in Moscow on October 18, 2007 at the 7th Session of the joint Russian-Indian Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Technical Cooperation. It is the largest joint project of the Russian-Indian military and technical cooperation. In the course of the first stage of the project the Russian side has trained Indian professionals, provided them with the original data and the software to create a single working environment. The Indian working group of experts worked in Russia in January — October 2012 and a group of Russian specialists — in India. Both parties exchange the necessary information. The PMF/FGFA fighter developed by the parties will have some differences from the Russian prototype due to specific requirements of the Indian Air Force.
The Sukhoi Company also participates in other Russian-Indian joint programs, such as modernization of the Su-30MKI fighters of the Indian Air Force, as well as integration of the BrahMos air-to-surface missile on Su-30MKI.
Su-32/34 Frontline Bomber
The Su-34 frontline bomber (the export version Su-32) will be the striking core of the Russian frontline aviation. This is an adequate successor to the Su-24M all-weather day/night frontline bomber. Its development and production is among Sukhoi's top priorities. Sukhoi is a United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) subsidiary.
The State Joint Acceptance Tests of the Su-34 were completed in November 2010. The Russian Air Force commander signed the Su-34 State Tests report in April 2011 recommending its deployment to the Russian Air Force.
The series production of the Su-34 is organized at the Sukhoi Company's Novosibirsk aircraft plant. The aircraft are supplied under a state five-year contract with the Russian Defense Ministry signed in 2008. In March 2012, Sukhoi Company signed another state contract to supply a large batch of Su-34s to the Russian Defense Ministry.
The Su-34 effectively engages ground, sea and air targets by using the complete range of airborne munitions, including high-precision types under adversary's fire and information warfare in all weather conditions, day and night. In terms of operational capabilities this is a 4+ generation aircraft. Its active protection system together with the latest computers creates extra opportunities for the pilot and navigator to carry out precision bombing and maneuver under adversary's fire. The superior aerodynamics, large internal fuel tanks, highly efficient digitally controlled bypass turbojet engines, air refueling system, add-on tank suspension and a comfortable crew cockpit enable a long distance flight up to 10 hours. The onboard digital open architecture equipment allows an easy replacement of its complexes and systems for new models.
The aircraft features excellent flight performance and agility, long-range aiming system, and modern onboard system of communication and information exchange with on-land flight control centers, ground troops, surface ships and flying aircraft. The Su-34 employs highly efficient long range guided air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons using a multiple channel capability. It is equipped with a smart radar countermeasure and defense system. The Su-34 has a sophisticated survivability suite, including an armored cockpit. Presently the operational capability of the aircraft is being increased with new airborne weapons.
According to pilots and navigators, the aircraft offers excellent ergonomics and extensive automation from takeoff to target approach, operational use, and landing. The machine is easy to handle.
The Su-34 bomber has set seven world records, including that of the horizontal flight altitude with a 5,000 kg load.
Boeing, GECAS Announce Commitment for 10 787-10X Dreamliners
- 787-10X would provide superior fuel efficiency for medium and long-haul markets
- Commitment demonstrates demand for 787-10X in the leasing industry
LE BOURGET, France, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric (NYSE: GE), announced today at the 2013 Paris Air Show a commitment to order 10 787-10X Dreamliners equipped with state-of-art GEnx engines, subject to the 787-10 program launch.
Boeing looks forward to working with GECAS to finalize the details of the agreement, at which time the airplanes will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website as a firm order.
"We have studied the capabilities Boeing is developing for the 787-10X and anticipate strong demand from our airline customers for this airplane," said GECAS President and CEO Norman C.T. Liu. "The 787-10X will be a perfect complement to our broad portfolio of modern, fuel-efficient aircraft offering the lowest operating costs in the market."
Boeing has been working closely with airline and leasing customers to define the key capabilities and features of 787-10X, which would be the third and largest member of the 787 family. The 787-10X under consideration would add approximately 15 percent passenger capacity over the 787-9 with superior fuel efficiency to serve medium and long-haul markets.
"As a leader in commercial airplane leasing and financing, GECAS enjoys an outstanding reputation and its influence is substantial," said Ray Conner, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "When GECAS makes a decision about how to build its fleet, the industry takes note. Its commitment to the 787-10X is a strong statement about the capabilities of this highly efficient airplane."
Once finalized, these 787s will bring the total number of airplanes GECAS has ordered from Boeing to 598 since 1995, including 737s, 747s, 757s, 767s and 777s. To date, GECAS has taken delivery of 444 of the airplanes.
- Commitment demonstrates demand for 787-10X in the leasing industry
LE BOURGET, France, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric (NYSE: GE), announced today at the 2013 Paris Air Show a commitment to order 10 787-10X Dreamliners equipped with state-of-art GEnx engines, subject to the 787-10 program launch.
Boeing looks forward to working with GECAS to finalize the details of the agreement, at which time the airplanes will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website as a firm order.
"We have studied the capabilities Boeing is developing for the 787-10X and anticipate strong demand from our airline customers for this airplane," said GECAS President and CEO Norman C.T. Liu. "The 787-10X will be a perfect complement to our broad portfolio of modern, fuel-efficient aircraft offering the lowest operating costs in the market."
Boeing has been working closely with airline and leasing customers to define the key capabilities and features of 787-10X, which would be the third and largest member of the 787 family. The 787-10X under consideration would add approximately 15 percent passenger capacity over the 787-9 with superior fuel efficiency to serve medium and long-haul markets.
"As a leader in commercial airplane leasing and financing, GECAS enjoys an outstanding reputation and its influence is substantial," said Ray Conner, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "When GECAS makes a decision about how to build its fleet, the industry takes note. Its commitment to the 787-10X is a strong statement about the capabilities of this highly efficient airplane."
Once finalized, these 787s will bring the total number of airplanes GECAS has ordered from Boeing to 598 since 1995, including 737s, 747s, 757s, 767s and 777s. To date, GECAS has taken delivery of 444 of the airplanes.
Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Agreement for Nine 777-300ERs
Deal worth up to $2.8 billion includes firm orders for two airplanes and commitments for seven more
LE BOURGET, France, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways today announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries website, plus a commitment for an additional seven airplanes. The total value of the agreement is $2.8 billion at current list prices.
The Doha-based airline currently operates 35 Boeing passenger and cargo 777s of various types, including 22 777-300ERs, nine 777-200LR (Longer Range) airplanes and four 777 Freighters.
The two firm airplanes give Qatar Airways a backlog of nine Boeing 777s. When the additional seven become firm, the backlog will rise to 16.
"With its reliability, economics and range capability, the 777 will continue to play a key role in enabling Qatar Airways to operate more direct non-stop flights from our hub in Doha to destinations in many markets including Australasia and the United States," said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker, speaking at a press conference at Le Bourget on the opening day of the Paris Air Show.
"We have already shown a desire to open up new destinations in the U.S., and the Boeing 777 will further feature in our expansion plans in this part of the world."
Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of 125 aircraft to 128 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and The Americas.
Qatar Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 777 in November 2007. In September 2011, the airline received a 777-200LR that became the 100th airplane to join its fleet.
"It is a great honor to have Qatar Airways operate the 777 as its long-haul flagship aircraft," said Ray Conner, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 777's unrivaled economics and customer-preferred passenger experience make it a cornerstone of Qatar Airways' success."
The demand for the Boeing 777 led to an increased production rate of 8.3 per month -- 100 airplanes per year -- in February 2013. In the past three years, the 777 program has increased rate two times, first from five airplanes per month to seven in 2011, then to the current, all-time high rate of 8.3.
As of May 2013, 1,105 777s have been delivered and a total of 1,452 have been ordered by 68 customers around the globe.
LE BOURGET, France, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways today announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries website, plus a commitment for an additional seven airplanes. The total value of the agreement is $2.8 billion at current list prices.
The Doha-based airline currently operates 35 Boeing passenger and cargo 777s of various types, including 22 777-300ERs, nine 777-200LR (Longer Range) airplanes and four 777 Freighters.
The two firm airplanes give Qatar Airways a backlog of nine Boeing 777s. When the additional seven become firm, the backlog will rise to 16.
"With its reliability, economics and range capability, the 777 will continue to play a key role in enabling Qatar Airways to operate more direct non-stop flights from our hub in Doha to destinations in many markets including Australasia and the United States," said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker, speaking at a press conference at Le Bourget on the opening day of the Paris Air Show.
"We have already shown a desire to open up new destinations in the U.S., and the Boeing 777 will further feature in our expansion plans in this part of the world."
Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of 125 aircraft to 128 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and The Americas.
Qatar Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 777 in November 2007. In September 2011, the airline received a 777-200LR that became the 100th airplane to join its fleet.
"It is a great honor to have Qatar Airways operate the 777 as its long-haul flagship aircraft," said Ray Conner, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 777's unrivaled economics and customer-preferred passenger experience make it a cornerstone of Qatar Airways' success."
The demand for the Boeing 777 led to an increased production rate of 8.3 per month -- 100 airplanes per year -- in February 2013. In the past three years, the 777 program has increased rate two times, first from five airplanes per month to seven in 2011, then to the current, all-time high rate of 8.3.
As of May 2013, 1,105 777s have been delivered and a total of 1,452 have been ordered by 68 customers around the globe.
Lufthansa firms up order for 100 A320 Family aircraft, ILFC orders 50
Largest Airbus airline customer and operator in Europe
17 JUNE 2013 PRESS RELEASE
The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous Supervisory Board decision from March this year and signed for 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with Sharklets) at the Paris International Airshow in Le Bourget, France.
The Lufthansa Group has been operating the A320 Family since October 1989. They were the launching customer for the A321 and belonged to the first operators of the A319 and A320. The new order confirms Lufthansa's leading position as the largest Airbus airline customer and operator in Europe, increasing its order for the A320 type to 299. Over 150 of these aircraft have already been delivered.
"These modern and fuel-efficient aircraft will meet the future growth and fleet renewal needs of the Lufthansa Group airlines. By purchasing these aircraft, we will be able in the long term to offer customers a comfortable and modern product in the highly competitive environment. In addition, these aircraft are contributing significantly to reduce noise and emissions wherever we fly our aircraft to", said Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice President, Lufthansa Group Fleet Management.
"Lufthansa is a loyal customer, and has been operating our aircraft for almost 40 years. We are extremely pleased to receive this repeat order and thank our prestigious customer for their continuing strong commitment to our eco-efficient products. The A320 Family represents the highest level of operational performance while also offering Lufthansa passengers superior level of comfort and services," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
The A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent of the single aisle market in just over two years since it was launched, clearly demonstrating its market leadership. Incorporating new engines and Sharklets these new aircraft are set to deliver fuel savings of 15 percent. In addition, the A320neo Family will provide a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise. The A320neo will enter into service from late 2015, followed by the A319neo and A321neo in 2016. The A320 Family is the world's best-selling and most modern single aisle aircraft family. To date, nearly 9,500 aircraft have been ordered and close to 5,600 delivered to more than 380 customers and operators worldwide.
ILFC orders 50 more A320neo Family aircraft
Repeat order from leading lessor confirms market preference for NEO
17 JUNE 2013 PRESS RELEASE
Industry leading aircraft lessor, ILFC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 50 additional A320neo Family aircraft. The contract was announced today at the Paris Air Show by ILFC Chief Executive Officer, Henri Courpron and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
ILFC was the first lessor to commit to the A320neo Family with a firm order placed in 2011 for 100 aircraft. With this latest order, ILFC increases its total firm NEO order tally to 150. ILFC will make its engine selection for the aircraft at a later date. Including this latest contract, ILFC remains Airbus' largest customer, having ordered a combined total of 769 single-aisle and widebody Airbus aircraft.
"The A320neo is firmly established as a long-term cornerstone of ILFC's portfolio of modern, fuel efficient aircraft. The NEO allows ILFC to offer its customers a single-aisle aircraft family that delivers a significant reduction in fuel consumption and the widest, most comfortable cabin in its class," ILFC Chief Executive Officer Henri Courpron said. "We have already seen significant market interest in the NEO and that is why we have come back for more. We must be ready to deliver the product that airlines want and that will enable them to take advantage of the significant growth air transport will see over the coming years."
"We are delighted to see our valued and long-standing customer ILFC coming back for more A320neo aircraft. This is clear signal of the continuing strong demand for Airbus' most modern, fuel efficient aircraft which day in, day out, deliver profitability to their owners and a great travel experience to the passengers," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "With a portfolio of 150 A320neo's at ILFC, we can take that as a strong confirmation of the NEO's market leading position."
The A320neo is offered as an option for the A320 Family and incorporates new more efficient engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. At the end of May 2013, firm orders for the NEO stood at 2125 from 40 customers, making it the fastest selling commercial airliner ever and underlining its market leadership position with close to 60 per cent market share.
17 JUNE 2013 PRESS RELEASE
The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous Supervisory Board decision from March this year and signed for 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with Sharklets) at the Paris International Airshow in Le Bourget, France.
The Lufthansa Group has been operating the A320 Family since October 1989. They were the launching customer for the A321 and belonged to the first operators of the A319 and A320. The new order confirms Lufthansa's leading position as the largest Airbus airline customer and operator in Europe, increasing its order for the A320 type to 299. Over 150 of these aircraft have already been delivered.
"These modern and fuel-efficient aircraft will meet the future growth and fleet renewal needs of the Lufthansa Group airlines. By purchasing these aircraft, we will be able in the long term to offer customers a comfortable and modern product in the highly competitive environment. In addition, these aircraft are contributing significantly to reduce noise and emissions wherever we fly our aircraft to", said Nico Buchholz, Executive Vice President, Lufthansa Group Fleet Management.
"Lufthansa is a loyal customer, and has been operating our aircraft for almost 40 years. We are extremely pleased to receive this repeat order and thank our prestigious customer for their continuing strong commitment to our eco-efficient products. The A320 Family represents the highest level of operational performance while also offering Lufthansa passengers superior level of comfort and services," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
The A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent of the single aisle market in just over two years since it was launched, clearly demonstrating its market leadership. Incorporating new engines and Sharklets these new aircraft are set to deliver fuel savings of 15 percent. In addition, the A320neo Family will provide a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise. The A320neo will enter into service from late 2015, followed by the A319neo and A321neo in 2016. The A320 Family is the world's best-selling and most modern single aisle aircraft family. To date, nearly 9,500 aircraft have been ordered and close to 5,600 delivered to more than 380 customers and operators worldwide.
Repeat order from leading lessor confirms market preference for NEO
17 JUNE 2013 PRESS RELEASE
Industry leading aircraft lessor, ILFC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 50 additional A320neo Family aircraft. The contract was announced today at the Paris Air Show by ILFC Chief Executive Officer, Henri Courpron and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
ILFC was the first lessor to commit to the A320neo Family with a firm order placed in 2011 for 100 aircraft. With this latest order, ILFC increases its total firm NEO order tally to 150. ILFC will make its engine selection for the aircraft at a later date. Including this latest contract, ILFC remains Airbus' largest customer, having ordered a combined total of 769 single-aisle and widebody Airbus aircraft.
"The A320neo is firmly established as a long-term cornerstone of ILFC's portfolio of modern, fuel efficient aircraft. The NEO allows ILFC to offer its customers a single-aisle aircraft family that delivers a significant reduction in fuel consumption and the widest, most comfortable cabin in its class," ILFC Chief Executive Officer Henri Courpron said. "We have already seen significant market interest in the NEO and that is why we have come back for more. We must be ready to deliver the product that airlines want and that will enable them to take advantage of the significant growth air transport will see over the coming years."
"We are delighted to see our valued and long-standing customer ILFC coming back for more A320neo aircraft. This is clear signal of the continuing strong demand for Airbus' most modern, fuel efficient aircraft which day in, day out, deliver profitability to their owners and a great travel experience to the passengers," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "With a portfolio of 150 A320neo's at ILFC, we can take that as a strong confirmation of the NEO's market leading position."
The A320neo is offered as an option for the A320 Family and incorporates new more efficient engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver up to 15 percent in fuel savings. At the end of May 2013, firm orders for the NEO stood at 2125 from 40 customers, making it the fastest selling commercial airliner ever and underlining its market leadership position with close to 60 per cent market share.
DORIC Lease Corp signs landmark agreement for 20 A380s
A380's strong asset value and market potential recognised by leading lessor
17 JUNE 2013 PRESS RELEASE
Doric Lease Corp has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of 20 A380s at the 50th Le Bourget Airshow. The agreement was signed today by Mark Lapidus, CEO of Doric Lease Corp and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
With this investment, Doric will offer a tailored A380 leasing solution and will make the aircraft even more accessible to both new and existing A380 operators around the world who prefer to opt for the flexibility of an operating lease. Doric already has significant experience with the A380, ranking as the third largest wide-body lessor worldwide by value, and the world's largest asset manager of leased A380s. Doric has a six billion US$ aircraft portfolio under management, including 18 A380s acquired through sale-leaseback arrangements.
"The A380 offers us a unique opportunity to continue growing Doric's aviation platform by establishing ourselves as a lessor with a forward-order portfolio of 20 A380s to market with existing and new customers worldwide," said Mark Lapidus, CEO of Doric Lease Corp. "We will be able to provide turn-key A380 ownership solutions to airlines, allowing them to benefit from operating this fantastic aircraft. The A380 offers airlines a great opportunity to provide a superior product and travel experience while strengthening revenue generation. We are delighted to be part of the long term success of the A380."
"The A380 is moving into a new chapter, with more and more airlines around the world enjoying the benefits of its unrivalled passenger appeal and powerful revenue and growth generating capability. Airlines are waking up to the fact that if they want to stay ahead of the game, the only way is with the A380 in their fleets," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "We are delighted that with Doric, airlines around the world will now have more flexibility in bringing the A380 into their operations while being equipped to capture the growth opportunities we are seeing as the global economy recovers."
Since first entering service in 2007, the A380 has joined the fleets of nine world class carriers. The aircraft is capable of flying 8,500 nautical miles or 15,700 kilometres non-stop, carrying more people at lower cost and with less impact on the environment. The spacious, quiet cabin and smooth ride have made the A380 a firm favourite with both airlines and passengers, resulting in higher load factors wherever it flies.
The total A380 fleet has accumulated over 920,000 flight hours in close to 110,000 commercial flights. To date 40 million passengers have already enjoyed the unique experience of flying on board an A380. Every six minutes, an A380 either takes off or lands at one of the 30 airports where it operates today and the network is constantly growing
Españoles en Le Bourget 2013
En la presente edición estarán presentes con stand propio dentro del Pabellón situado en el Hall 1, zona E: Aciturri, Aernnova, Aritex Loxin, CESA, Denn, Iberia Mantenimiento, Inmapa Aeronáutica, ITP, Mazel Group, Mtorres y Tecnatom. Además, los dos clústers aeroespaciales más importantes de nuestro país, Hegan del País Vasco, y Hélice, de Andalucía, contarán con un destacada representación.
sábado, 15 de junio de 2013
New Composite Airbus A350-XWB Completes First Flight
The Airbus A350-XWB flew for the first time today taking off from Toulouse, France at 10:00 a.m. local time (4:00 a.m. EDT).
"The airplane is behaving extremely well…all on schedule," test pilot Peter Chandler reported during the flight according to Airbus.
The flight marks the third time a …
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/06/airbus-a350-xwb-first-flight/
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Robots Infiltrate Boeing’s Assembly Line
The first large pieces of a 777 are "super panels" like these belly sections that arrive from Japan by boat. They are transferred from the harbor to the factory at Paine Field by rail.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/06/boeing-robots-777/
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Artículo: Human-Powered Helicopter Team May Have Won Sikorsky Prize
The Canadian AeroVelo team is suspiciously quiet after tweeting that it may have accomplished what some thought impossible.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/06/human-powered-helicopter-won/
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jueves, 13 de junio de 2013
Artículo: China envía a tres astronautas a su estación espacial Tiangong-1
China lanzó hoy un cohete con tres astronautas a bordo, a completar una misión de 15 días en su laboratorio espacial que está en desarrollo para convertirse en una estación china en el espacio.La nave Shenzhou 10 fue lanzada al espacio desde el desierto de Gobi, y se espera que una vez en la órbi...
http://www.fayerwayer.com/2013/06/china-envia-a-tres-astronautas-a-su-estacion-espacial-tiangong-1/
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Clip-Air project envisages modular aircraft you can board at a railway station
Air travel today is a nightmare of long drives to crowded
airports, long queues that move at a snail's pace, and long,
boring waits in identical lobbies drinking overpriced coffee.
It would be so much easier and less frustrating if catching a
plane were like catching a train. If Switzerland's École
Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has its way, its
Clip-Air project will one day produce modular aircraft that
will allow you to board a plane at a London railway station
and disembark in the middle of Rome without ever setting
foot in an air terminal.
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