martes, 11 de noviembre de 2014

Iran claims to have flown reverse-engineered US stealth UAV - IHS Jane's 360 [feedly]

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Iran claims to have flown reverse-engineered US stealth UAV - IHS Jane's 360
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IHS Jane's 360

Iran claims to have flown reverse-engineered US stealth UAV
IHS Jane's 360
The announcement that an Iranian version of the classified UAV has flown was made by the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) aerospace division, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizade, according to the Tasnim News Agency .
Iran successfully tests US drone replica World November 10, 13:49
Iranian Version of RQ-170 Drone Makes Maiden Flight: Commander
Iran's version of captured US drone makes maiden flight
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ESA explores the concept of a 3D-printed moonbase

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/78460626/0/gizmag~ESA-explores-the-concept-of-a-Dprinted-moonbase/

The Aviationist » Iran has flown its version of the captured U.S. stealthy RQ-170 drone modified to bomb US Navy warships

http://theaviationist.com/2014/11/10/iran-flew-copied-rq170/

ALTHOUGH FOOTAGE HAS YET TO BE RELEASED, TEHRAN CLAIMS A DOMESTICALLY MODIFIED RQ-170 SENTINEL HAS ALREADY MADE ITS MAIDEN FLIGHT.

We Now Know Why The F-117 Is Still Flying | Intercepts | Defense News

http://intercepts.defensenews.com/2014/11/we-now-know-why-the-f-117-is-still-flying/

Horror on board flight to Birmingham as bird strike destroys plane propeller but pilot continues to fly for an hour to destination on just ONE ENGINE

  Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2829801/Bird-strike-destroys-Flybe-plane-propeller-pilot-continues-fly-hour-destination-just-ONE-ENGINE.htm

lunes, 10 de noviembre de 2014

Orbital Sciences Is Replacing The Soviet-Era Engine Suspected In Its Rocket Explosion

In the wake of the explosion of Orbital Science's Antares launch vehicle last week, many were quick to point fingers at the rocket's main engine hardware. The Antares' first-stage rocket engine is the Aerojet Rocketdyne AJ-26, which is basically just a refurbished NK-33 – an engine made by the So...

http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/orbital-sciences-replacing-soviet-era-engine-suspected-its-rocket-explosion?dom=tw&src=SOC

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China looking to develop big passenger plane - CTV News [feedly]

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CTV News

China looking to develop big passenger plane
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COMAC's ambitions will be on parade at China's premier airshow, which opens Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai, with a huge stand highlighting the C919 and a flying display by a prototype ARJ21. The technological challenges for China to build its ...

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OPINION: Embraer must deliver on KC-390 promises [feedly]

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OPINION: Embraer must deliver on KC-390 promises
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​One month ago, Embraer's suggestion that its KC-390 military airlifter would be flown before year-end seemed the height of optimism, judging by an assembly line image of its first prototype example.
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Boeing, SMBC Aviation Capital Announce Order for 80 737 MAXs [feedly]

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Boeing, SMBC Aviation Capital Announce Order for 80 737 MAXs
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Largest single 737 MAX order from a leasing company
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Boeing, Air Mandalay Sign Memorandum of Collaboration [feedly]

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Boeing, Air Mandalay Sign Memorandum of Collaboration
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Myanmar-based carrier selects Next-Generation 737 airplanes for its fleet expansion
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PICTURES: Boeing donates test 787-8 to Museum of Flight [feedly]

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Boeing has donated one of its original flight test 787-8s to the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
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Odds and Ends: 787 donation; Alenia sues Bombardier over CSeries; 2016 777 delivery slots opening up | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2014/11/09/odds-and-ends-787-donation-alenia-sues-bombardier-over-cseries-2016-777-delivery-slots-opening-up/

sábado, 8 de noviembre de 2014

Airbus, Boeing freighter demand forecasts optimistic, says P2F company [feedly]

Fighter jet drones move closer as BAE and Dassault link up - Telegraph.co.uk [feedly]

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Fighter jet drones move closer as BAE and Dassault link up - Telegraph.co.uk
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E&T magazine

Fighter jet drones move closer as BAE and Dassault link up
Telegraph.co.uk
BAE is already a leading force in unmanned combat aircraft, having spent a decade developing the technology. The pinnacle of the comany's work is Taranis, a stealthy combat aircaft demonstrator that was built to test new systems , flight controls and ...
New UK-French combat drone to fly by 2030
Dassault Aviation: Preparing for the Future of Combat Aerospace
Britain, France launch feasibility study for joint military drones

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IAG targets 10%-14% operating margin by 2020 [feedly]

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British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has outlined plans to achieve a 10%-14% operating profit margin over the period 2016-20.

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Boeing, Air Canada Announce Order for Two Additional 777-300ERs [feedly]

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Boeing, Air Canada Announce Order for Two Additional 777-300ERs
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Order adds to Air Canada's current operating fleet of 23 777s
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Chinese lessor CALC signs for 100 A320-family jets [feedly]

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Chinese lessor CALC signs for 100 A320-family jets
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​Chinese lessor CALC has tentatively signed for 100 Airbus A320-family jets including 74 of the re-engined A320neo.
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En huelga 10 mil empleados de Embraer - El Nuevo Siglo (Colombia) [feedly]

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En huelga 10 mil empleados de Embraer - El Nuevo Siglo (Colombia)
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En huelga 10 mil empleados de Embraer
El Nuevo Siglo (Colombia)
Los operarios paralizaron sus funciones en rechazo a la propuesta de 7,4% de reajuste salarial presentada por Embraer en la última negociación con el Sindicato de Metalúrgicos de San José dos Campos, que agrupa a los trabajadores de la industria de ...

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China looking to develop big passenger plane - Phys.Org [feedly]

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China looking to develop big passenger plane
Phys.Org
COMAC's ambitions will be on parade at China's premier airshow, which opens Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai, with a huge stand highlighting the C919 and a flying display by a prototype ARJ21. The technological challenges for China to build its ...
China looking to develop wide-body passenger plane
China looks to develop big passenger plane

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ANALYSIS: Anglo-French FCAS feasibility study kicks off [feedly]

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ANALYSIS: Anglo-French FCAS feasibility study kicks off
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The UK and French governments have started to make good on their joint pledge to invest in future unmanned technologies following the official start of a two-year feasibility study for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
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Russia tests engine for new bomber [feedly]

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Russia tests engine for new bomber
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​Russian military aircraft engine designer Kuznetsov has announced completing bench tests of a new propulsion system in development for a next-generation bomber.
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Morphing wings flight trials promise leap in efficiency – NASA [feedly]

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Morphing wings flight trials promise leap in efficiency – NASA
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NASA morphing wing project aims for surge in aeroefficiency
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Airbus, Boeing freighter demand forecasts optimistic, says P2F company | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2014/11/06/airbus-boeing-freighter-demand-forecasts-optimistic-says-p2f-company/

new turbo-prop, sort of | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2014/11/07/odds-and-ends-rescuing-a-polar-bear-cub-new-turbo-prop-sort-of/

Regional airliner renaissance - Indo14-Day3 - IHS Jane's 360

http://www.janes.com/article/45488/regional-airliner-renaissance-indo14-day3?from_rss=1&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Regio-Aviasi Industri (Hall D, Stand DP007) has completed preliminary design work on the R80 twin-turboprop regional airliner. With the R80, RAI hopes to take on the Bombardier Dash 8 and ATR72 in the regional market, promising a cheaper aircraft but also one with state-of-the- art systems that provide attractive operating economics, and which comply with future air navigation requirements.

Prototype AI chip allows UAV to learn - Federal Times [feedly]

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Prototype AI chip allows UAV to learn - Federal Times
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Prototype AI chip allows UAV to learn
Federal Times
HRL Laboratories' Center for Neural and Emergent Systems has tested an unmanned aircraft with a prototype neuromorphic chip — a processor that essentially acts like a brain, learning and acting on its own, Gizmodo reports. The Defense Advanced ...

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Bizzby begins trials of its peer-to-peer drone delivery service

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/78236424/0/gizmag~Bizzby-begins-trials-of-its-peertopeer-drone-delivery-service/

senseFly's eXom drone uses visual and ultrasonic sensors for precision flight

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/78286400/0/gizmag~senseFlys-eXom-drone-uses-visual-and-ultrasonic-sensors-for-precision-flight/

Video of China’s Stealthy J-31 aircraft’s (quite smoky) flight display practice at Zhuhai airshow

http://theaviationist.com/2014/11/06/j-31-zhuhai-airshow-practice/

China’s new Y-20 cargo plane (that looks like a C-17/A-400M hybrid) lands at Zhuhai, parks close to C-17

http://theaviationist.com/2014/11/07/y-20-at-zhuhai/

jueves, 6 de noviembre de 2014

First 242 tonne take-off weight A330 starts final assembly [feedly]

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First 242 tonne take-off weight A330 starts final assembly
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Continuous improvement to extend the A330 Family market coverage


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Traffic involving Spain to grow at 3.1% annually over the next 20 years [feedly]

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Traffic involving Spain to grow at 3.1% annually over the next 20 years
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Low Cost Carriers and long haul Latin America demand driving growth


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Mystery drones fly over French nuclear sites



French security chiefs are investigating a spate of mysterious and illegal flights by tiny, unmanned drones over French nuclear power stations.

A government official told The Associated Press that authorities have counted about 15 drone flights over a half-dozen nuclear sites since October 1. Authorities insist that France's nuclear facilities are designed to handle seismic and security risks, including those possibly posed by drones.

La startup française Expliseat relève tous les défis avec son siège pour avion le plus léger du monde (4 kg contre 12 en moyenne pour la classe économique)

Ce siège de 4 kg réduit considérablement la consommation de kérosène avec une économie de 400 000$ par avion et par an.

http://www.maddyness.com/startup/2014/05/05/expliseat/

http://www.expliseat.com/

FIRST TECNAM P2006T MRI (MULITI-SENSOR RECONNAISSANCE AND IDENTIFICATION) AIRCRAFT NOW OPERATING IN SOUTH AFRICA

First Tecnam P2006T MRI (Multi-Sensor Reconnaissance and Identification) aircraft now operating in South Africa

Tecnam at 9th October announced that the first Tecnam P2006T MRI entered operational service with South African security company CSS Tactical Ltd.

CSS Tactical is a local security company specialising in armed response, perimeter protection, CCTV monitoring and in a joint agreement with INDRA will be marketing, selling and operating and maintaining the P2006T MRI system in several countries in the African region.

Developed by INDRA, the global leader in advanced technology security and defence solutions, the Tecnam MRI (Multisensor Reconnaissance and Identification) aircraft has been specifically developed to patrol those maritime zones currently kept under surveillance by coastguards utilising medium-size helicopters and large maritime patrol aircraft in particular. The Tecnam MRI affords significant opportunities for clients seeking more efficient and effective maritime security and costal patrol missions.

The MRI system is also designed to fulfil many other specialist tasks including, maritime safety, search and rescue, fisheries protection, oil field protection, marine environmental protection, drugs interdiction, illegal immigration interdiction and other law enforcement missions.

It includes a Seaspray 5000E Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) multi-mode surveillance radar from SELEX Galileo that can use several modes simultaneously. Electro-optical and infrared sensors (Ultra Force 275) are supplied by FLIR Systems. Other equipment includes an AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponder for identifying ships, which is integrated with the radar picture. All information that is gathered is recorded and transferred in real time to a ground station via a datalink.

Tecnam’s P2006T airframe was selected by INDRA as the base platform for the MRI due to reliability, economy of operation, maintainability and performance. The Tecnam P2006T is powered by two four cylinder Rotax 912S3 engines delivering 100 hp each. Fully retractable landing gear allows for an uninterrupted view for the sensors. 200 litres of fuel provides six hours of flying time with a cruise speed of 130 knots.

This first production MRI was delivered direct from INDRA in Spain to CSS Tactical in South Africa in just 5 days, routing via in Libya, Niger, Gabon, Congo, Angola and Namibia.

The two man crew covered the distance of 5350NM/9.908 km in a total 41:55 flight hours at an average speed of 237 km/h and with an average fuel consumption of just 36 lt/h.

China Aircraft Leasing Company signs MoU for 100 A320 Family aircraft



Top leasing companies in fastest growing markets continue to favour A320
6 NOVEMBER 2014 PRESS RELEASE


China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320 Family aircraft. The commitment comprises 74 A320neo, 16 A320ceo and 10 A321ceo. Including this new commitment, CALC’s total order tally with Airbus stands at 140 A320 Family aircraft.



“This new commitment to the A320 Family confirms the aircraft’s popularity and appeal, offering customers the best value for money, high reliability and best-in-class passenger comfort,” said Dr Mike Poon, CEO and Executive Director of CALC. “These key attributes make the A320 Family a perfect fit in CALC’s strategy to offer the most innovative and dynamic leasing solutions to aviation customers in China and around the globe.”



“When a leading leasing company, CALC, serving customers in the world’s fastest growing, dynamic aviation market, orders more of our popular A320 Family aircraft, we take that as a strong signal of the continuing long-term success of our best-selling product line,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “The A320 Family is the ideal investment for lessors thanks to its wide operator base, excellent operating economics and strong residual values.”



The A320neo “new engine option” incorporates many innovations, including latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together deliver 15 percent in fuel savings from day one and 20 per cent by 2020 which is equivalent to a reduction of 5,000 tonnes of CO2 per aircraft per year.



The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line with almost 11,000 orders to date and over 6,200 aircraft delivered to 400 customers and operators worldwide. Thanks to its widest cabin, all members of the A320 Family offer the industry’s best level of comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18” wide seats in economy as standard.

Elon Musk: 'People Don't Understand How Hard It Is To Manufacture Something'

http://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-people-dont-understand-how-hard-it-is-to-manufacture-something-2014-11

UK, France Award Contracts to Develop Fighter Drone Aircraft - Wall Street Journal [feedly]

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Wall Street Journal

UK, France Award Contracts to Develop Fighter Drone Aircraft
Wall Street Journal
"The development of unmanned combat air systems is of vital importance to the U.K. and France, which have the most capable and experienced armed forces in Europe and well-established defense industrial bases," Bernard Gray, Britain's chief of defense ...
Fighter jet drones move closer as BAE and Dassault link up
Britain, France launch feasibility study for joint military drones
Dassault Aviation: Preparing for the Future of Combat Aerospace

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Piper Aircraft, Hanxing Combine To Display Piper Matrix At Airshow China [feedly]

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Piper Aircraft, Hanxing Combine To Display Piper Matrix At Airshow China
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Event Held November 11-16 In Zhuhai Piper Aircraft and Hanxing General Aviation Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting a new unpressurized piston-powered Piper Matrix at Airshow China 2014, to be held Nov. 11-16 in Zhuhai. Piper's presence will be located at Booth C1-6 and the Matrix will be on outdoor static display at Hanxing's booth.
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UAV Market Forecast To Top $10.5 Billion By 2020 [feedly]

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UAV Market Forecast To Top $10.5 Billion By 2020
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New Research Indicates More Than Seven Percent Annual Growth A new report forecasts that the UAV market is estimated to be $6.7 billion in 2014, and is expected to register a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 7.73%, to reach $10.573 billion by 2020. The major challenges faced by the UAV market are due to air traffic management, and lack of regulatory policies and procedural issues.
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Poland to buy armed drones amid Ukraine crisis [feedly]

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Poland to buy armed drones amid Ukraine crisis
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NATO member Poland said Tuesday it will acquire combat drones as part of a multi-billion-euro revamp of its armed forces amid heightened tensions with Russia over its role in the Ukraine crisis. "We will use these drones to defend our […]

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Israel completes F-16 Barak upgrade [feedly]

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Israel completes F-16 Barak upgrade
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The Israeli air force has completed an extensive upgrade of its Lockheed Martin F-16C/Ds, which one source says has brought the fleet back to "peak operational capability".
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Boeing réfléchit à un nouvel avion pour remplacer le 737 en 2030 - Challenges.fr [feedly]

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Challenges.fr

Boeing réfléchit à un nouvel avion pour remplacer le 737 en 2030
Challenges.fr
Mais l'avionneur chinois Comac annonce un concurrent, le C919, pour la fin 2015 et le russe MS-21 tout comme le CSeries du canadien Bombardier visent aussi une part du gâteau. Pour Jim McNerney, il faut songer à remplacer le 737 Max pourtant tout ...

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Clean Sky 2 launches its first call [feedly]

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Clean Sky 2 launches its first call
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Publication date: 

Wed, 09/07/2014

The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking is delighted to announce the official launch of the first Call for Core Partners as part of the recently approved Clean Sky 2 programme. The launch was marked by an event hosted by the European Commission and attended by President Barosso and Commissioners Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (DG Research), Neelie Kroes (DG CONNECT), and Siim Kallas (DG MOVE). To coincide with the launch, the Clean Sky 2 section of the website has been given a full revamp.

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Clean Sky 2 launches its first call

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Clean Sky 2 is ready to fly [feedly]

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Clean Sky 2 is ready to fly
// Clean Sky

Publication date: 

Wed, 07/05/2014

The Council of the European Union agreed to extend the Clean Sky Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) within the EU Horizon 2020 Framework Programme at its meeting yesterday. Clean Sky 2 will involve investing nearly €4 bn in breakthrough aviation technology research. By endorsing Clean Sky 2 the Council of the European Union has given the green light to the next generation of innovative aircraft which will deliver on the challenges faced in mobility, environment and competitiveness.

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Boeing’s on the defensive in single aisle market as Airbus enhances A321neo | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2014/10/22/boeings-on-the-defensive-in-single-aisle-market-as-airbus-enhances-a321neo/

Boeing plans to develop new airplane to replace 737 MAX by 2030

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0IP27320141105?irpc=932

"By 2030 we will have a new airplane," he said, adding there's "a good chance it will be a composite airplane."

"It will be slightly bigger, there will be new engines. The current look of the planes (shape) won't change dramatically," McNerney said.

Boeing enfrenta presiones para diseñar reemplazo para el 757 - Panamá América [feedly]

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Boeing enfrenta presiones para diseñar reemplazo para el 757
Panamá América
Boeing Co. se enfrenta a nuevas presiones para diseñar un reemplazo para su avión discontinuado 757, preferido por las compañías de Estados Unidos para vuelos transatlánticos, ya que American Airlines estudia un nuevo modelo de Airbus Group NV ...

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India restarts reconnaissance helicopter contest [feedly]

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India restarts reconnaissance helicopter contest
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​India's defence ministry has released a fresh request for information (RFI) for reconnaissance and surveillance (RSH) rotorcraft to be acquired for the nation's army and air force.
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Alenia drops India Avro replacement tender [feedly]

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Alenia drops India Avro replacement tender
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Alenia Aermacchi will not bid for an Indian air force contract to replace India's Hindustan Aeronautics-built HS-748 Avro transports.
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​South Korea kills BAE Systems F-16 upgrade programme [feedly]

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​South Korea kills BAE Systems F-16 upgrade programme
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Following a request from South Korea, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has terminated a Foreign Military Sales contract with BAE Systems to upgrade 134 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters operated by South Korea.
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Jet-fuel-powered fuel cell developed that produces electricity at room temperature

http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/78164627/0/gizmag~Jetfuelpowered-fuel-cell-developed-that-produces-electricity-at-room-temperature/

BlueSky Business Aviation News - blueskynews.aero

http://www.blueskynews.aero/issue_295/New_Honeywell_technologies_help_pilots_see_runways_and_taxiways_in_difficult_environments.htm

BlueSky Business Aviation News - blueskynews.aero

http://www.blueskynews.aero/issue_295/GKN_celebrates_growth_of_UKs_National_Composites_Centre.htm

martes, 4 de noviembre de 2014

China develops anti-drone laser system - The Independent [feedly]

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China develops anti-drone laser system
The Independent
China is not the only country investigating a sophisticated anti-drone laser system: the United States has deployed a prototype laser on a navy ship that would help defend against drones and small aircraft. Wu Peixin, an aviation industry observer in ...
China develops laser system to shoot down drones
Why China is using lasers to take down drones (+video)
China's Laser Cannon Revealed: Weapon Shoots Down Drones Over a Mile Away

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Russia plans to increase aircraft production by 2025 [feedly]

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Russia plans to increase aircraft production by 2025
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The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia has announced that the country's aviation industry is planning to boost its passenger aircraft production by five-fold to around 160 aeroplanes a year by 2025.
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Report: China develops laser system against drones [feedly]

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Report: China develops laser system against drones
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Chinese engineers have successfully tested a laser weapon that can shoot down low-flying, slow-moving drones, state media reported Tuesday.
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Rolls-Royce restructuring to include 2,600 job cuts; makes CFO change [feedly]

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Rolls-Royce restructuring to include 2,600 job cuts; makes CFO change
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Rolls-Royce, trying to regain investors' confidence in the face of its declining revenue performance, has unveiled a cost-reduction plan that will include 2,600 job cuts.

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Boeing Teams With ANA to Improve Operational Efficiency [feedly]

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Optimized Maintenance Program to apply advanced analytics tools
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Boeing Completes Testing on New Anti-Jamming Technology [feedly]

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Demonstrations prove added capability for on-orbit wideband and commercial satellite platforms
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American ‘evaluating’ proposed long-range A321neo [feedly]

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American 'evaluating' proposed long-range A321neo
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​American Airlines is "evaluating" Airbus' proposed long-range A321neo, says vice-president of fleet planning Peter Warlick.
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IAI opens F-35 wing production line [feedly]

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IAI opens F-35 wing production line
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Israel Aerospace Industries on 4 November inaugurated its wing production line for the Lockheed Martin F-35 at its Lahav division.
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Restructuring Rolls-Royce cuts aerospace workforce [feedly]

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Restructuring Rolls-Royce cuts aerospace workforce
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​Rolls-Royce is planning to cut 2,600 positions over the next 18 months, mainly within its aerospace division.
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US Navy re-starts sense and avoid radar for MQ-4C [feedly]

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US Navy re-starts sense and avoid radar for MQ-4C
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​The US Navy is launching a competition to provide a new air-to-air radar to help the unmanned Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton detect other aircraft and avoid collisions.
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Airbus to showcase continuous innovation at 2014 Zhuhai Airshow [feedly]

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The world's leading aircraft manufacturer highlights partnership with ChinaAirbus will...


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Airbus Americas seeking Goods & Services Buyers for Mobile assembly line [feedly]

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Airbus Americas seeking Goods & Services Buyers for Mobile assembly line
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Airbus Americas and its hiring partner AIDT are seeking Goods & Services Buyers for its Airbus...


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Zhuhai Airshow begins Tuesday: order announcements expected | Leeham News and Comment

http://leehamnews.com/2014/11/04/zhuhai-airshow-begins-tuesday-order-announcements-expected/

Noticia UPV: El CMT-UPV desarrolla, con un equipo internacional, un motor de dos tiempos más sostenible y de menor consumo de combustible | Universitat Politècnica de València

Nota de prensa
El Instituto CMT-Motores Térmicos de la Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) ha logrado desarrollar, con la colaboración de la Universidad Técnica Checa (Praga, República Checa), IFP Energies Nouvelles (Francia) y las compañías Delphi y Le Moteur Moderne (LMM), y en el marco del proyecto europeo Powerful que lidera la multinacional francesa Renault, un nuevo prototipo de motor de dos tiempos que destaca por su reducido consumo de combustible y su bajo nivel de emisiones contaminantes.

La principal novedad del trabajo de los investigadores españoles, franceses y checos reside en la reducción del peso y el tamaño del motor, lo que da lugar a una elevada potencia específica del mismo, utilizando para ello tan solo dos cilindros, en lugar de los cuatro del motor de cuatro tiempos actualmente en el mercado.

Reducción de más de un 50% del peso del motor con respecto al de cuatro tiempos
Ricardo Novella, investigador del Instituto CMT-Motores Térmicos de la UPV, destacó que, con el nuevo prototipo, han conseguido "reducir entre un 50 y un 60% el peso del motor respecto al equivalente de cuatro tiempos, lo que conlleva un ahorro importante en el consumo de combustible, así como en los costes del propio motor".

Asimismo, al tener menos cilindros, se produce también una significativa reducción de la fricción producida en el motor, aumentando de este modo su rendimiento mecánico y, en último término, sus prestaciones globales.

Diseñado para vehículos pequeños
De cara a su futura aplicación en el mercado automovilístico, cabe señalar que el motor está diseñado para vehículos pequeños, catalogados como clase A, tipo Renault Twingo, modelo con el que se ha llevado a cabo la demostración de la viabilidad de este concepto de motor.
Las pruebas de validación del motor, en el CMT-UPV

Las pruebas de validación del motor se desarrollaron en las instalaciones del Instituto CMT-Motores Térmicos, donde los investigadores de la UPV han demostrado su potencial para reducir las emisiones contaminantes y el consumo de combustible comparándolo con la versión de cuatro tiempos.

Asimismo, han llevado a cabo un estudio sobre la posibilidad de implementar nuevos conceptos avanzados de combustión, alternativos al sistema diésel convencional, con unos resultados muy prometedores.

Próximo objetivo: aumentar un 20% más la potencia máxima
En la actualidad, el esfuerzo investigador - liderado en este aspecto por Renault e IFP Energies Nouvelles - se centra en el desarrollo del sistema de sobrealimentación que permita incrementar los niveles actuales de potencia máxima hasta alcanzar las prestaciones al motor equivalente de cuatro tiempos.

Y es que, tal y como explica Novella, "actualmente, al motor le falta un 20% de potencia, pero pesa un 50% menos, por lo que el ratio da más potencia por unidad de peso (potencia específica), pero no el doble, que es el objetivo, sino alrededor de 1,7 veces más. Hay que aumentarla hasta llegar al ratio de 2".

Además, Renault y el Instituto CMT-Motores prosiguen con su colaboración centrándose ahora mismo en el análisis y la optimización de los nuevos conceptos avanzados de combustión.

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Fwd: Nota de prensa: Iberia y Samsung lanzan al mercado una tarjeta de embarque “wearable”

 

Iberia y Samsung se han unido para ofrecer a sus clientes algo novedoso en el mercado: la tarjeta de embarque en sus dispositivos wearables, los smartwatch Samsung Gear 2 y Gear Neo. De esta forma, los clientes pueden llevar la tarjeta de embarque en su muñeca y, sin necesidad de nada más, embarcar en su vuelo.

 

Para descargarse esta aplicación sólo hay que entrar en la tienda de aplicaciones Samsung Galaxy Apps, y bajarse la aplicación de Iberia compatible con Gear 2 y Gear Neo. Si el cliente tiene ya instalada la aplicación de Iberia, sólo tiene que desinstalarla y descargar de nuevo la versión compatible. La aplicación de Iberia también permite enviar al smartwatch las tarjetas de embarque móviles almacenadas en el teléfono previamente.

"En iberia.com estamos continuamente incorporando nuevos servicios y tecnologías. Estamos convencidos de que esta innovadora tarjeta de embarque tendrá una muy buena acogida entre nuestros clientes", asegura Miguel Ángel Henales, director del negocio digital de Iberia.

"En Samsung concebimos la tecnología como un activo que permite hacer más cómoda y sencilla la vida de las personas. Los dispositivos wearables son la gran novedad que permite al usuario atender las notificaciones que recibe en su smartphone desde la muñeca. Gracias al acuerdo alcanzado con Iberia, los pasajeros que tengan un Gear 2 o Gear Neo dispondrán de su tarjeta de embarque en un soporte digital, que facilitará su logística de viaje". Opina Celestino García, vicepresidente corporativo de Samsung Electronics.

 

Sobre Iberia: Iberia es la compañía líder en las rutas entre Europa y Latinoamérica, vuela a más de 100 destinos en 38 países de Europa, América, África y Oriente Medio. Junto con su filial Iberia Express y su franquiciada Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, ofrece alrededor de 600 vuelos al día con una flota de cerca de 130 aviones. En el mes de junio fue la aerolínea más puntual del mundo y en julio se situó como la segunda más puntual, según FlighStats. Ofrece cómodas conexiones en su hub, la T4 del aeropuerto de Madrid, votada recientemente como la tercera mejor terminal del mundo, según la consultora Skytrax. Es miembro de la alianza oneworld, que ofrece más de 14.000 vuelos a cerca de mil aeropuertos en más de 150 países.


Fwd: Vídeo noticia: En Málaga, maletas directas del puerto al aeropuerto

 

En Málaga, maletas directas del puerto al aeropuerto

 


 

Compartimos un vídeo sobre la operación que la división de Aeropuertos de Iberia en Málaga ha llevado a cabo esta semana para atender al buque "Ventura" de Carnival. 

 

Iberia Airport Services atendió a más de 3.000 cruceristas que facturaron desde el barco y fueron directamente del barco a la puerta de embarque de sus vuelos, sin tener que preocuparse por su equipaje.

 

Pincha aquí o sobre la imagen para ver el vídeo.

 

 


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Venice (Italy) – October 31, 2014
Following the agreement (Letter of Intent) signed between the leasing Company "Ilyushin Finance Corporation" (IFC) and the Belgian carrier VLM Airline – for two Sukhoi Superjet 100 with options for additional two plus ten aircraft – SuperJet International is pleased to see the confirmation of the outstanding suitability and the exceptional efficiency of the SSJ100 aircraft in the European market.
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