domingo, 8 de mayo de 2016

Más de setenta y cinco empresas madrileñas, más de 40 catalanas y más de 25 del Pais Vasco participarán en Aerospace & defense meetings Sevilla 2016



Es la segunda comunidad que aporta más empresas al mayor encuentro de negocios del sector aeroespacial de España, que contará con la presencia de 464 firmas de 28 países

Un total de 77 empresas de la Comunidad de Madrid participarán en Aerospace & Defense Meetings Sevilla 2016, el mayor encuentro de negocios del sector aeroespacial de España, que se celebrará del 10 al 13 de mayo próximos. ADM Sevilla cuenta ya con 464 inscritas de 28 países, incluidos los cuatro grandes fabricantes mundiales, 51 grandes contratistas internacionales y fabricantes de primer nivel (Tier1) y hasta 13 clusters aeroespaciales de distintas regiones de Europa, América y África, entre ellos, el Cluster Aeroespacial de Madrid.

De esta manera, Madrid incrementa su presencia un 40% respecto a la última edición celebrada en 2014, que contó con 55 firmas madrileñas inscritas. ADM Sevilla está organizado por la Consejería de Economía y Conocimiento de la Junta de Andalucía, a través de Extenda-Agencia Andaluza de Promoción Exterior, y por la empresa BCI Aerospace, especialista en reuniones internacionales del sector.

En su tercera edición, ADM 2016 refuerza su significación como mayor evento de negocios del sector en España, de tal forma que contará con la participación de 256 compañías de todo el país, de las que 80 son andaluzas (31%) y hasta 176 (69%) son de otras comunidades. Concretamente, Madrid es la comunidad que más empresas aporta después de Andalucía, con 77, seguida de Cataluña, con 42, y del País Vasco, con 26, siendo en total 12 comunidades las que tienen representación.

El objetivo es respaldar las relaciones comerciales y establecer nuevas oportunidades de negocio entre las empresas españolas y las firmas internacionales que acudan el evento, a través de más de 8.000 reuniones profesionales b2b concertadas.

De hecho, la participación ya registrada en esta tercera edición refuerza también el carácter internacional de este foro, en el que ya se han inscrito 208 empresas extranjeras (45% del total).

Francia, con 57; Turquía, con 29; Alemania, con 28, e Italia, con 18, son los países que tienen más representación hasta el momento, si bien, también participarán compañías de hasta 28 países, los ya mencionados, así como Sudáfrica; Austria; Bélgica; Brasil; Canadá; Chequia; Holanda; Hungría; India; Israel; Portugal; Letonia; Lituania; Marruecos; Polonia; Reino Unido; Rusia; Suecia y Estados Unidos.


MÁS DE 40 EMPRESAS CATALANAS PARTICIPARÁN EN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE MEETINGS SEVILLA 2016, EL DOBLE QUE EN 2014

Es la tercera comunidad que más empresas aporta al mayor encuentro de negocios del sector aeroespacial de España, que contará con la presencia de 464 firmas de 28 países

Un total de 42 empresas de Cataluña participarán en Aerospace & Defense Meetings-ADM Sevilla 2016, el mayor encuentro de negocios del sector aeroespacial de España, que se celebrará del 10 al 13 de mayo próximos. ADM Sevilla cuenta ya con 464 inscritas de 28 países, incluidos los cuatro grandes fabricantes mundiales, 51 grandes contratistas internacionales y fabricantes de primer nivel (Tier1) y hasta 13 clusters aeroespaciales de distintas regiones de Europa, América y África.

De esta forma, Cataluña duplica la presencia de sus empresas en el III ADM Sevilla, respecto de la segunda edición, celebrada en 2014, que contó con 20 compañías catalanas. ADM Sevilla está organizado por la Consejería de Economía y Conocimiento de la Junta de Andalucía, a través de Extenda-Agencia Andaluza de Promoción Exterior, y por la empresa BCI Aerospace, especialista en reuniones internacionales del sector.

En su tercera edición, ADM Sevilla refuerza su significación como mayor evento de negocios del sector aeroespacial de España, contando ya con 256 compañías inscritas de todo el país, de las que 80 son andaluzas (31%) y hasta 176 (69%) son de otras comunidades. Concretamente, Cataluña es la tercera comunidad que más empresas aporta, con 42, sólo por detrás de las 80 de Andalucía y las 77 de la Comunidad de Madrid. En cuarto lugar se encuentra el País Vasco, con 26, siendo en total 12 comunidades las que tienen representación.

El objetivo principal de ADM es respaldar las relaciones comerciales y establecer nuevas oportunidades de negocio entre las empresas españolas y las firmas internacionales que acudan el evento, a través de más de 8.000 reuniones profesionales b2b concertadas.

De hecho, la participación ya registrada en esta tercera edición, refuerza también el carácter internacional de este foro, en el que ya se han inscrito 208 empresas extranjeras (45% del total).

Francia, con 57; Turquía, con 29; Alemania, con 28, e Italia, con 18, son los países que tienen más representación hasta el momento, si bien, también participarán compañías de hasta 28 países, los ya mencionados, así como Sudáfrica; Austria; Bélgica; Brasil; Canadá; Chequia; Holanda; Hungría; India; Israel; Portugal; Letonia; Lituania; Marruecos; Polonia; Reino Unido; Rusia; Suecia y Estados Unidos.


MÁS DE VEINTICINCO EMPRESAS DEL PAÍS VASCO PARTICIPARÁN EN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE MEETINGS SEVILLA 2016


Es la cuarta comunidad que aporta más empresas al mayor encuentro de negocios del sector aeroespacial de España, que contará con la presencia de 464 firmas de 28 países

Un total de 26 empresas del País Vasco participarán en Aerospace & Defense Meetings Sevilla 2016, el mayor encuentro de negocios del sector aeroespacial de España, que se celebrará del 10 al 13 de mayo próximos. ADM Sevilla cuenta ya con 464 inscritas de 28 países, incluidos los cuatro grandes fabricantes mundiales, 51 grandes contratistas internacionales y fabricantes de primer nivel (Tier1) y hasta 13 clusters aeroespaciales de distintas regiones de Europa, América y África, entre ellos, Hegan, Basque Aerospace Cluster.

De esta manera, el País Vasco refuerza su participación en el III ADM Sevilla respecto de la segunda edición, celebrada en 2014, que contó con la presencia de 22 firmas vascas. ADM Sevilla está organizado por la Consejería de Economía y Conocimiento de la Junta de Andalucía, a través de Extenda-Agencia Andaluza de Promoción Exterior, y por la empresa BCI Aerospace, especialista en reuniones internacionales del sector.

En su tercera edición, ADM 2016 refuerza su significación como mayor evento de negocios del sector en España, contando ya con 256 compañías inscritas de todo el país, de las que 80 son andaluzas (31%) y hasta 176 (69%) son de otras comunidades. Concretamente, el País Vasco es la cuarta comunidad que más empresas aporta, con 26, sólo por detrás de Andalucía (80), Madrid, con 77; y Cataluña, con 42, siendo en total 12 comunidades las que tienen representación.

El objetivo es consolidar las relaciones comerciales y establecer nuevas oportunidades de negocio entre las empresas españolas y las firmas internacionales que acudan el evento, a través de más de 8.000 reuniones profesionales b2b concertadas. De hecho, la participación ya registrada en esta tercera edición, refuerza también el carácter internacional de este foro, en el que ya se han inscrito 208 empresas extranjeras (45% del total).

Francia, con 57; Turquía, con 29; Alemania, con 28; e Italia, con 18, son los países que tienen más representación hasta el momento, si bien, también participarán compañías de hasta 28 países, los ya mencionados, así como Sudáfrica; Austria; Bélgica; Brasil; Canadá; Chequia; Holanda; Hungría; India; Israel; Portugal; Letonia; Lituania; Marruecos; Polonia; Reino Unido; Rusia; Suecia y Estados Unidos.



Máximo apoyo industrial
ADM Sevilla 2016 cuenta con el patrocinio especial de Airbus Group, el mayor fabricante europeo del sector; de Alestis, Aernnova y Aciturri, los tres únicos fabricantes de aeroestructuras de primer nivel de España (Tier 1), y de la empresa andaluza Sofitec, especializada en el desarrollo de aeroestructuras y componentes en composites y materiales metálicos. Igualmente, cuenta con el apoyo del sector, tanto en el ámbito nacional, con Tedae (Asociación Española de Empresas Tecnológicas, de Defensa, Aeronáutica y Espacio), como regional, con Hélice, Cluster Aeroespacial Andaluz.

Por categorías, se han inscrito en ADM, además de los patrocinadores industriales mencionados, los otros tres grandes fabricantes mundiales, que son Boeing, Bombardier, y Embraer, y hasta 41 grandes contratistas y Tiers 1 (fabricantes de primer nivel), como Latecoere; Eaton Aerospace; Safran; Aritex Cading; Alestis Aerospace SL; Aciturri Aeronautica; Aernnova; Sofitec; Aero Vodochody Aerospace AS; Aircraft Philipp GMBH & Co; Aritex Cading SA; Caetano Aeronautic; CMI Defence; Dassault Aviation; Denel (PTY) Ltd; Fokker Technologies; General Dynamics European Land Systems; Groupe Excent; Hispano-Suiza Colombes; Inmapa Aeronautica SLU; Israel Aircraft Industries LTD; MAP-Advanced Manufacturing Aeronautical Products; Mecachrome France; Potez Aéronautique, SA; Rosoboronexport; Skyline Aviation; Snecma; Stelia Aerospace; TAI - Turkish Aerospace Industries; Tecnobit (Oesia Grupo); Zodiac Aerotechnics.

FIBES (Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones de Sevilla); el parque Tecnológico Aeroespacial de Andalucía Aerópolis (en Sevilla) y el Parque Tecnológico Bahía de Cádiz, Tecnobahía (Cádiz) serán, de nuevo, los escenarios de este evento, que está financiado en un 80% con fondos procedentes de la Unión Europea, con cargo al Programa Operativo del Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER) de Andalucía 2014-2020.

En sus tres jornadas, ADM Sevilla desarrollará un completo panel de conferencias, mesas redondas y talleres; dos jornadas con cientos de reuniones de negocios b2b y espacios de networking, y una jornada de visitas profesionales a los principales enclaves y empresa aeronáuticas de Sevilla y Cádiz.




UNVEX`16 único evento integral sobre drones en España




  • Numerosas asociaciones, entidades e instituciones de ámbito nacional forman parte de la IV edición
  • Tanto la industria civil como militar confirma su colaboración y apoyo en esta gran cita española del sector 
  • Un completo escaparate de sistemas y vehículos no tripulados que podrán verse expuestos y en funcionamiento durante la exhibición aérea.
  • UNVEX 2016 abrirá sus puertas los próximos 24, 25 y 26 de mayo en el Aeropuerto de Cuatro Vientos.




La IV edición del mayor evento especializado en vehículos aéreos no tripulados está a las puertas de su apertura, que será el próximo 24 de mayo en el Aeropuerto de Cuatro Vientos, en Madrid, será la gran cita española del sector.



Con una estructura que se reparte en exposición, conferencias y demostraciones aéreas en vivo, la nueva edición de este encuentro profesional se caracteriza por su globalidad y variedad. El planteamiento inicial y la organización del mismo giran en torno a establecerlo como el mayor encuentro de empresas y profesionales no sólo de Defensa y seguridad, sino también civiles, queriendo aportar el máximo valor y visibilidad posible a las compañías de UAS, RPAS y Drones que se encuentran en constante evolución tecnológica y cuyo mercado cada día es más dinámico.



UNVEX’16 estará respaldado por entidades de gran relevancia en España, como el CDTI o la Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea; por Instituciones militares de la envergadura del Ministerio de Defensa o la Guardia Civil; Colegios profesionales como el de Telecomunicación; o asociaciones del sector civil como AERPAS, AESMIDE o Tedae. La gran diversidad de apoyos ratifican la edición 2016 como un encuentro 360º, donde profesionales de diversos sectores de actividad, principiantes, empresas o particulares pueden formar parte del mismo visitando la exposición, disfrutando de la exhibición aérea, conociendo las últimas tecnologías del sector en los talleres y seminarios, o aprendiendo en las conferencias impartidas por grandes expertos en la materia.



Además, el encuentro contará con el apoyo de grandes empresas del sector nacionales e internacionales como patrocinadoras: Thales, Indra, Airbus, Sener, o General Atomics, entre otras.



El Aeródromo de Cuatro Vientos acogerá todo tipo de plataformas aéreas y equipos y profesionales, pequeños y grandes sistemas, desde aplicaciones en defensa o vigilancia a usos agrícolas, todas ellas en un mismo lugar y durante los tres días.

El período de inscripción finaliza el día 18 de mayo, las plazas son limitadas y para asistir al evento, ya sea como visitante a la Exposición y a las Demostraciones, como asistente a las Conferencias, es necesario un previo registro on-line en la web www.unvex16.com.

Jeff Bezos Explains How Blue Origin Will Prevent Its Rocket Engine From Melting





Look BE-4 you leap For all that rocket science gets a reputation for being complicated, it all boils down to some simple concepts. You burn stuff, and spew the resulting gases out a nozzle. Those gases coming out at high speeds push the rocket in the opposite direction. Of course, it does get mor...

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New Drone Takes Off Like A Helicopter, Flies Like A Plane





The best of both worlds Runways are inconvenient, and helicopters are inefficient. Between these two statements is the quest for Vertical Takeoff and Landing, or VTOL, flying machines. Hampered for decades by the difficulty of building such an aircraft that can switch from hovering to forward thr...

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Lillium: The Private VTOL Plane Of A Quieter Future





The Jetsons? No, they're our loud neighbors. We're the Ducted Fandersens. The European Space Agency is incubating a new kind of aircraft. Revealed today, the glossy, white, egg-like form of the craft resembles nothing so much as an airplane designed by Apple. The planned two-seater will be all-el...

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RIP Uber For Jets





BlackJet is no more, again. Uber for private jets couldn't get off the ground, even after several attempts. The Jay-Z and Ashton Kutcher backed startup, which promised a network of on-demand jets for a jet-setting clientele, experienced layoffs followed by a shutdown back in 2013, and abruptly di...

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Pilots report more than 1,400 laser incidents in 2015





More than 1,400 incidents of lasers being shone at aircraft were reported to the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in 2015. The number was slightly lower than in 2014 - but reports by police helicopter pilots more than doubled. The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) said the increasing ...

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China's exports and imports slow more than expected





New fears about the health of China's economy have been sparked by figures showing that both exports and imports fell more than expected last month. Exports fell 1.8% compared with April last year, according to official figures, reversing a recovery in March. Imports sank by 10.9% compared with t...

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Riversimple unveils two new hydrogen car concept designs [feedly]



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Riversimple unveils two new hydrogen car concept designs
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When the Rasa hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle prototype was launched earlier this year, its unconventional styling was, for some, an acquired taste. At this weekend's London Motor Show Riversimple outlined the potential for an expanded range by showing two new concept designs based on the existing chassis and running gear: a four-door sedan and a light commercial vehicle.

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Wing, nacelles attached to V-280 demonstrator

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Wing_nacelles_attached_to_V-280_demonstrator_999.html

SpaceX lands rocket's first stage after space launch

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/SpaceX_successfully_lands_rockets_first_stage_after_space_launch_999.html

The internet of flying, floating, and rolling things takes center ring at “unmanned” expo - Ars Technica

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/05/the-internet-of-flying-floating-and-rolling-things-takes-center-ring-at-unmanned-expo/

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The internet of flying, floating, and rolling things takes center ring at "unmanned" expo
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NEW ORLEANS—If you need evidence that drones are big business, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPonential conference is a good start. The event, in its previous incarnation, filled a much more modest space in ...

Is this a totally new kind of aircraft?

Do you want to fly but think a private plane is too conventional? Some Singaporean students may have designed the answer. The age of the drone is in full swing, and unmanned aircraft are being touted for everything from package delivery to search and rescue. We've got used to the acronym UAV, sho...

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The Spitfires that nearly broke the sound barrier

A handful of British Spitfire pilots cheated death in high-speed dives that helped pave the way towards supersonic flight. On 14 October 1947, US test pilot Chuck Yeager did what many thought was impossible. Strapped into the seat of the Bell X1 rocket plane – painfully so, having broken two ribs...

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sábado, 7 de mayo de 2016

Sikorsky's optionally piloted UH-60A conversion to prove Matrix technology [feedly]

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Sikorsky's optionally piloted UH-60A conversion to prove Matrix technology
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Sikorsky will roll out its first optionally piloted UH-60A Black Hawk later this year ahead of a full flight campaign that will commence in 2017.
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EASA asks operators to perform checks on Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopters [feedly]

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EASA asks operators to perform checks on Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopters
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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has sent an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) to all Airbus Helicopters EC 225 helicopter operators, asking them to perform specific checks on the aircraft fleet.
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Swiss Air Force plans to replace wing of F/A-18 fighter jet [feedly]

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Swiss Air Force plans to replace wing of F/A-18 fighter jet
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The Swiss Air Force is to replace a wing on its Boeing F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft after it discovered a disbond in an adhesive joint during regular inspection.
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NASA, AeroVironment, SmartC2 Team For UAS BVLOS Flight Demonstration [feedly]

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NASA, AeroVironment, SmartC2 Team For UAS BVLOS Flight Demonstration
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System Meets Requirements For A Small Unmanned Aircraft System Platform With Beyond-Visual Line-Of-Sight Capabilities AeroVironment has announced that the company – in partnership with SmartC2, a leading provider of flight business management systems – will team with NASA on its Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Technology Capability Levels (TCL) 2 flight demonstration slated for October 2016.
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Insitu, PrecisionHawk To Bring Drone Services To Commercial Market [feedly]

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Insitu, PrecisionHawk To Bring Drone Services To Commercial Market
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Strategic Alliance To Develop Extended BVLOS Operations Insitu, a provider of information and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial, civil and military operations, and aerial data provider PrecisionHawk have announced the formation of a strategic alliance. The collaboration brings together UAS solutions intended to help commercial enterprises achieve safe unmanned flight for extended and beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.
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How big-eared bats could help drone design [feedly]



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How big-eared bats could help drone design
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When it comes to inventions inspired by animals, it seems like geckos get all the attention from scientists and engineers these days. But researchers at Sweden's Lund University have turned their observations to the long-eared brown bat and what they've discovered just might help improve drone design.

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NASA and Honeywell (literally) look at sonic booms [feedly]



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NASA and Honeywell (literally) look at sonic booms
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NASA has teamed with Honeywell Aerospace to help bring its dream of the return of commercial supersonic flight a bit closer to reality. NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center and Honeywell have flight tested a cockpit display that allows pilots to visualize the location of sonic booms before they occur. With this knowledge, aircraft can change course and minimize the boom over populated areas.

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Falcon 9 beats the odds with nighttime barge landing [feedly]



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Falcon 9 beats the odds with nighttime barge landing
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SpaceX has nailed a night landing of its Falcon 9 booster. Against all expectations, the rocket not only achieved its second landing on the unmanned "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship, but did so in the dark, at high speed and with little fuel.

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CFM LEAP-1B achieves joint EASA / FAA certification

http://www.noticias-aero.info/2016/05/cfm-leap-1b-achieves-joint-easa-faa.html

Ground runs begin for third AW609 prototype as certification slides

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ground-runs-begin-for-third-aw609-prototype-as-certi-425020/

DOD awaits Northrop B-21 to fill 'long-range strike deficit' - Flightglobal

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dod-awaits-northrop-b-21-to-fill-long-range-strike-425082/

Sikorsky Conducts Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Air Vehicle Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/press-releases/2016/may/160502-mst-sikorsky-conducts-combat-rescue-helicopter-air-vehicle-preliminary-design-review.html

FAA establishing advisory committee on UAV integration - GPS World magazine

http://gpsworld.com/faa-establishing-advisory-committee-on-uav-integration/

EASA sets up task force to study UAV collision risks - ATWOnline

http://atwonline.com/technology/easa-sets-task-force-study-uav-collision-risks

Xponential 2016: US Navy developing single-platform UUV/UAV - IHS Jane's 360

http://www.janes.com/article/60033/xponential-2016-us-navy-developing-single-platform-uuv-uav

FLYPRO UAV Launches Easy-to-use, Voice-control Sports Drone ... - PR Newswire (press release)

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Nano UAV Drones Industry United States Market Research Report ... - Medgadget.com (blog)

http://www.medgadget.com/2016/05/nano-uav-drones-industry-united-states-market-research-report-2016.html

jueves, 5 de mayo de 2016

CFM LEAP-1B achieves joint EASA / FAA certification



  • Delivering on all commitments
  • Performing exceptionally well in flight test program

COLOGNE, Germany / BOSTON, Massachusetts — 4 May 2016 — CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1B engine was today simultaneously awarded Type Certificates by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for entry into commercial service in 2017.

CFM is unique in that it is the only engine manufacturer to gain dual original certification from both agencies, rather one lead agency issuing a type certification and the second agency validating that certification. This reflects CFM’s 50/50 design and production structure between parent companies GE and Safran, which has been so successful for more than 40 years.

“This is another great milestone for the LEAP program and the hard-working team behind it,” said Allen Paxson, executive vice president for CFM. “Everyone, from the project and engineering teams to manufacturing and our suppliers, has done an incredible job of keeping this program on schedule and building an engine that is delivering everything that we have promised.”

The LEAP-1B engine flew for the first time on the Boeing 737 MAX on January 29, 2016. Since then, two more aircraft have been added to the test program in March and, to date, these three airplanes have logged a combined total of more than 100 test flights, including completing high altitude flight testing in La Paz, Bolivia, recently.

“We couldn’t be happier with the way this engine is performing,” said Francois Bastin, executive vice president of CFM International. “Boeing is racking up an impressive number of flight hours with the test aircraft and initial indications are that engine performance is meeting expectations.”

The LEAP-1B engine features some of the industry’s most advanced technologies, including 3-D woven carbon fiber composite fan blades and fan case; a unique debris rejection system; 4th generation three dimensional aerodynamic designs; the Twin-Annular, Pre-Swirl (TAPS) combustor featuring additively manufactured fuel nozzles; ceramics matrix composite shrouds in the high-pressure turbine; and titanium aluminide (Ti-Al) blades in the low-pressure turbine.

The engine will provide operators with double-digit improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to today’s best CFM engine, along with dramatic reductions in engine noise and exhaust gaseous emissions. All this technology brings with it CFM’s legendary reliability and low maintenance costs. About CFM International

The LEAP engine is a product of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran) and GE. This engine has experienced the fastest order ramp up in commercial aviation history and the LEAP-1B engine had been selected to power 3,090 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from 64 customers. Overall, CFM has received orders for a total of more than 10,500 LEAP engines across all three models. For more information, visit us at www.cfmaeroengines.com or follow us on Twitter @CFM_engines

Industria 4.0: la 4ª revolución industrial [video Universidad de Deusto]



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La industria 4.0 es la industria del futuro. Industria de oportunidades profesionales: robótica colaborativa, realidad aumentada, big data, impresión 3D, visión artificial, internet de las cosas, sistemas ciber-físicos, ... Más información: http://www.ingenieria.deusto.es

martes, 3 de mayo de 2016

Lockheed Looks to Eliminate Northrop Grumman's Lead in Drones - Motley Fool [feedly]


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Lockheed Looks to Eliminate Northrop Grumman's Lead in Drones
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Northrop Grumman's X-47B program was all ready to take off -- then it got canceled. Image source: Northrop Grumman. In their place, the Navy now wants to build not just two, but potentially a whole fleet of carrier-launched drones capable of conducting ...

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New small launch vehicles [feedly]

New small launch vehicles
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Recent reports indicate there are roughly 20 launch vehicles that are either ready or under development around the world designed to serve the small satellite market for payloads weighing up to 1,000 kg. However, judging from history, not all of these will be successful. Nevertheless, the level of interest and financial commitment associated with creating new options for small satellite manufact

Textron Systems trials VTOL kit on Aerosonde fixed wing UAV



Textron Systems Unmanned Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today the successful demonstration of the Aerosonde™ Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) enabled with Hybrid Quadrotor™ technology – allowing the system to take-off and land vertically to significantly increase mission flexibility.

With assistance from Latitude Engineering and Cloud Cap Technology, the Textron Systems’ proof-of-concept work combines the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities of a multi-rotor platform with the efficiency, speed and endurance of the Aerosonde SUAS fixed-wing aircraft. With the addition of VTOL capabilities, the system retains service proven capability within a smaller more portable footprint.

“With its size, endurance and power, as well as experience in harsh environments from desert heat to the Arctic air, the Aerosonde SUAS has already proven its multi-mission capabilities,” said Vice President of Small/Medium Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems David Phillips. “Now, with the potential to add VTOL capabilities, the mission possibilities are almost endless. The system could be launched from the smallest operational areas – adding an array of applications both on land and at sea.”

Textron Systems’ highly reliable and multi-mission capable Aerosonde SUAS has amassed more than 130,000 flight hours in commercial and military operations around the world. The system incorporates the purpose-built Lycoming EL-005 Heavy Fuel Engine for benchmark-setting reliability and performance. The Aerosonde system is a multi-mission capable UAS that offers the ability to simultaneously support electro optical/infrared full motion video, communications relay, Automatic Identification Systems, and intelligence payloads within a single flight.

China Eastern spends USD10b on aircraft


China Eastern Places $9.9 Billion Order for Boeing and Airbus Planes
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First prototype of the multirole Ka-62 helicopter takes to the air


Press release

The first prototype (OP-1) of the medium multirole Ka-62 helicopter took off at Russian Helicopters’ Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company (part of State Corporation Rostec) on April 28. The lift in a hover mode was part of the factory flight testing and was completed successfully.

The OP-1 Ka-62 was launched to evaluate its overall performance and to test its main power supply systems and avionics. The helicopter was operated by test pilots from the Kamov Design Bureau, which is the main developer of the Ka-62. Previously, the rotorcraft has successfully passed a series of tests in a ground-based racing mode.


"This is a very significant event for the Russian Helicopters holding company and a due result of our work", - said the holding company’s CEO Alexander Mikheev. - "The new Ka-62 will complement the civilian versions of the honoured and most produced helicopter in the world - Mi-8/17, and it will fill a high demand niche in the class of helicopters with a 6-7 ton take-off weight."

The Ka-62 is designed for a wide range of tasks. Its main purposes include transporting passengers, rescue operations, and use in the oil and gas sector. With a spacious and comfortable cabin, this helicopter is ideal for corporate travel. The Ka-62’s high power to weight ratio allows to operate it in a wide range of altitudes. The Ka-62 can be used in hot climates and above water.



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Russian Helicopters, (part of State Corporation Rostec), is one of the global leaders in helicopter production and the only helicopter design and production powerhouse in Russia. Russian Helicopters was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Moscow. The company comprises five helicopter production facilities, two design bureaus, a spare parts production and repair facility, as well as an aftersale service branch responsible for maintenance and repair in Russia and all over the world. Its helicopters are popular among Russian ministries and state authorities (Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Emergency Control Ministry), operators (Gazpromavia, UTair), major Russian corporations. In 2014 its IFRS revenues increased 22,8% to RUB 169,8 billion. Deliveries reached 271 helicopters.



Rostec Corporation is a Russian corporation established in 2007 to support development, manufacturing, and exports of high tech defense and civilian products. It includes 663 companies. Today these companies are grouped in 9 defense and 6 civilian holdings. There are also 32 directly controlled companies. Such famous brands as AutoVAZ, KAMAZ, Russian Helicopters, VSMPO-AVISMA and others are on Rostec’s portfolio. Rostec companies are present in 60 constituencies of the Russian Federation, and export products to over 70 countries. In 2014 Rostec’s revenue amounted to 964,5 bln. rubles. Its tax liabilities exceeded 147,8 bln. rubles.

India becomes 11th International Customer for LONGBOW LLC’s Apache Radar [feedly]

ATR begins US tour, part owner wants to divorce Airbus [feedly]

ATR begins US tour, part owner wants to divorce Airbus
https://leehamnews.com/2016/05/03/atr-begins-us-tour-wants-divorce-airbus/

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Forecast: Service Industry Using UAS To Hit $8.7 Billion By 2025 [feedly]

Forecast: Service Industry Using UAS To Hit $8.7 Billion By 2025
http://aviationweek.com/awinbizav/forecast-service-industry-using-uas-hit-87-billion-2025

Commercial services using UAS are gaining traction in a variety of industries, including film and media, oil and gas, insurance, public safety, agriculture and others.

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U.S. Army Seeks Micro UAS To Extend Squad Awareness [feedly]

U.S. Army Seeks Micro UAS To Extend Squad Awareness
http://aviationweek.com/defense/us-army-seeks-micro-uas-extend-squad-awareness

U.S. Army seeks microUAS to extend squad awareness
Development of pocket-sized UAS attracts Army interest for the benefits it could provide to squad intel.

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Italy has authorised to test fly an optionally piloted variant of a Tecnam P92



Italy’s civil aviation authority, ENAC, has authorised the country’s CIRA aerospace research centre to test fly an optionally piloted variant of a Tecnam P92 Echo S light sport aircraft.

Flight Global: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/enac-authorises-testing-of-optionally-piloted-tecnam-424748/


CIRA's press release:





Thanks to a fruitful technical cooperation with the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), CIRA has achieved the Permit to Fly (PTF) for its Optionally Piloted Aircraft named FLARE, derived from a TECNAM P92 ECHO S.

The permit, valid for one year, has been issued on the basis of the system and safety documentation produced by CIRA in accordance with the recent ENAC NAV32E regulation relevant in-flight testing activities.

In particular, CIRA has coordinated a complex technical effort which included maintenance, design and changes to the basic aircraft and its systems, producing the necessary documentation to ensure the compliance to the CS-VLA (Very Light aircraft) regulation.

With the release of the PTF, which occurred after an intense ENAC audit, CIRA has acquired a flying platform to be used for low cost and high efficiency technology validation able to operate in full compliance with aviation rules.

The first experimental campaigns, starting from April 19, will be dedicated to the development of autonomous flight technologies, traffic separation by ADSB and weather-satellite data acquisition systems. CIRA plans to use FLARE in future for the development of aero-structural innovative technologies such morphing wing as part of the Italian Aerospace Research program (PRORA).

Tecnam P2010 enhancements achieve FAA approval



Tecnam announced today that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had validated three major enhancements to the Tecnam P2010 4-seater general aviation aircraft; GFC700 autopilot integration to the G1000 flight deck, a Garmin G500 avionics option, and certification to use MoGas

The FAA completed its review of the subject level 1 major change(s) in close cooperation with both EASA and the Tecnam Design Office on April 18th, resulting in the issuance of FAA approval Type Certificate No. A00066CE.

The revision validates the use of the GFC 700 autopilot, fully integrated with the G1000® glass flight deck. The GFC 700 is an AHRS-based automatic flight control system that provides flight director, autopilot, automatic and manual electric trim capabilities which brings a high level of digital sophistication to general aviation flight controls.

The validation of the Garmin G500 Suite, as an alternative to Garmin G1000, affords customers even more choices and options. This new G500 configuration also includes an EIS System based on the EDM930. Primary COM/NAV/GPS is the GTN 650 touchscreen navigator while the secondary COM/NAV source is provided by Garmin GNC 255. A GTX 33 remote mode-S transponder is controlled via GTN 650 touchscreen display with ADF and DME available as optional NAV aids.

From the initial design concepts for the P2010 Tecnam sought to offer its customers a non-100LL fuel alternative. The selection of Lycoming IO-360M1A to power this next generation four-seater was mainly a result of its capability to burn alternative fuels other than 100LL. The approval of this major design change by FAA sets an important milestone on Tecnam’s “green transition” as the first worldwide aircraft manufacturer able to obtain such a wide, flexible and non single-brand related choice, as well as the first GA manufacturer capable of obtaining approval for use of automotive fuel on IO-360 Lycoming engine.

All Tecnam General Aviation, 2 and 4 seats, single and twin engines aircraft, are ready for a lead free future now.

Shannon Yeager, Tecnam USA Inc. Sales Director said: “We are excited to offer our potential US based customers a beautiful and stylish aircraft with its state-of-the-art avionics and alternative fuel that will satisfy the most demanding of private owners and the budget conscious Flight Schools ”

AVX reveals new attack helicopter configuration for FVL Light [feedly]

AVX reveals new attack helicopter configuration for FVL Light
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/avx-reveals-new-attack-helicopter-configuration-for-424831/

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AVX would replace heavy-lift Chinook with tiltrotor [feedly]

AVX would replace heavy-lift Chinook with tiltrotor
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/avx-would-replace-heavy-lift-chinook-with-tiltrotor-424834/

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Karem readies optimum-speed tiltrotor for FVL [feedly]

Karem readies optimum-speed tiltrotor for FVL
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/karem-readies-optimum-speed-tiltrotor-for-fvl-424842/

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F-15 Wheel & Brake Upgrades to Save USAF $194M | Osprey Successfully Refuels F-35B | US Will Not Subsidize F-16s for Pakistan [feedly]

F-15 Wheel & Brake Upgrades to Save USAF $194M | Osprey Successfully Refuels F-35B | US Will Not Subsidize F-16s for Pakistan
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f-15-wheel-brake-upgrades-to-save-usaf-194m-osprey-successfully-refuels-f-35b-us-will-not-subsidize-f-16s-for-pakistan-033648/

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P&W: F135 Engine Dev Wraps After 15 Years | Russia Flight Testing United 40 MALE UAV | Kenya Commences Building 700km Wall [feedly]

P&W:  F135 Engine Dev Wraps After 15 Years | Russia Flight Testing United 40 MALE UAV | Kenya Commences Building 700km Wall
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/pw-f135-engine-dev-wraps-after-15-years-russia-flight-testing-united-40-male-uav-kenya-commences-building-700km-wall-033659/

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Saab and Atech to produce Gripen NG multirole fighter support systems [feedly]

Saab and Atech to produce Gripen NG multirole fighter support systems
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newssaab-and-atech-to-produce-gripen-ng-multirole-fighter-support-systems-4879270

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US defence officials identify cause of instability in F-35 fighter jets [feedly]

US defence officials identify cause of instability in F-35 fighter jets
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsus-defence-officials-identify-cause-of-instability-in-f-35-fighter-jets-4879280

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Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. Acquires the Business of Premier Engineering & Manufacturing Inc.




May 02, 2016



Augusta, Ga. – Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company,
through its TUG Technologies Corporation subsidiary, has acquired the assets and business of Premier Engineering & Manufacturing Inc. of Marinette, Wis., a leading manufacturer of de-icers for the aviation industry.

Premier Engineering & Manufacturing’s operations will continue as part of Textron Specialized Vehicles’ Ground Support Equipment (GSE) business, which includes products manufactured under the TUG™ and Douglas™ Equipment brands. Premier’s line of de-icers will complement the existing TUG and Douglas product lines, which include towbarless and conventional aircraft pushbacks, baggage and cargo tractors, belt loaders, air-starts and mobile HVAC units.

“We are excited to welcome Premier to TUG and Textron Specialized Vehicles,” said Kevin Holleran, president and CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles. “Premier’s line of de-icers expands our already robust GSE product offerings, and allows us to offer our customers in the aviation industry a more complete line of proven, reliable and versatile products from leading brands in the GSE sector.”

Premier’s workforce of more than 50 employees will continue to operate from its Marinette facility. Premier founder Jerry Derusha will continue to serve as Director, Operations for the Premier business.

“It is an honor to join TUG and Textron Specialized Vehicles and become a part of Textron, with its long heritage and legacy of leadership in aviation,” Derusha said. “This acquisition provides Premier’s business with additional resources and expertise to expand our product offerings, grow our business worldwide and ultimately better support our customers.”

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About Textron Specialized Vehicles
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under the E-Z-GO®, Cushman®, Bad Boy®, TUG™, Douglas™ and Premier™ brands; Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Carter Aviation Seeking Partners For UAS Business Development [feedly]

Carter Aviation Seeking Partners For UAS Business Development
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=4a1433eb-95ac-4bd1-886d-fd2bd12e250d

Company Says Slowed Rotor/Compound Technologies Could Have Applications In The Unmanned Market Carter Aviation Technologies, LLC (Carter) has explored interest in its Slowed Rotor/Compound (SR/C) technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the past. Carter has formed teams and partnerships and even secured UAS study contracts with its SR/C technology, but has yet to produce a UAS demonstrator.

3D printing goes to war [feedly]

3D printing goes to war
http://www.gizmag.com/3d-printing-military-feature/42384/

From the bow to the bunker buster to the hydrogen bomb, new technologies have changed the face of warfare, and 3D printing looks set to be just as revolutionary. It's been around since the 1980s, but as key patents expire and access to the technology becomes more readily available, its effects on the military promise to be considerable – though the biggest and most immediate impact may be from a surprisingly humble quarter.

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SpaceX Gets First GPS Launch Contract



Elon Musk’s company breaks the monopoly Boeing and Lockheed Martin have held on military space launches.

http://www.flyingmag.com/spacex-gets-first-gps-launch-contract

La aplicación para presentar las declaraciones de cumplimiento de los operadores de trabajos aéreos ya está disponible en la sede electrónica de AESA

  • A partir del 21 de abril los operadores están obligados a presentar una declaración de cumplimiento de requisitos


La sede electrónica de la Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea (AESA) ya tiene disponible la aplicación para que los operadores de trabajos aéreos presenten la declaración de cumplimiento de los requisitos exigidos al operador por el artículo 5.6 del Regalmento Europeo 965/2012, que tal como se establece en el anexo III Parte ORO.DEC.100, tiene carácter obligatorio a partir del próximo 21 de abril.

El referido reglamento establece que a partir del 21 de abril de 2016 aquellos operadores que deseen realizar operaciones especializadas con carácter comercial, hasta la fecha conocidas como trabajos aéreos, deberán cumplir con los requisitos establecidos en el Reglamento (UE) 965/2012, de la Comisión de 5 de octubre, por el que se establecen requisitos técnicos y procedimientos administrativos en relación con las operaciones aéreas en virtud del Reglamento (CE) 216/2008 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, en adelante Reglamento (UE) 965/2012.


https://sede.seguridadaerea.gob.es/SEDE_AESA/LANG_CASTELLANO/TRAMITACIONES/DECLAR_RESP/

ADM Sevilla cuenta ya con 464 empresas inscritas de 28 países, un 9,5% más que en 2014, siendo francia el país extranjero que más aporta, con 57 firmas





Andalucía triplica sus exportaciones aeronáuticas a Francia en la última década, con 385 millones en 2015, siendo el primer mercado internacional


Francia volvió a ser en 2015 el primer mercado para las ventas aeronáuticas andaluzas en el exterior, con 385 millones de euros, que suponen el 25,4% del total. Precisamente el país galo es que más compañías tendrá participando en Aerospace and Defense Meetings Sevilla 2016, siendo ya 57 las que ha inscrito hasta la fecha, 12,3% del total de 464 empresas de todo el mundo que ya han certificado su participación en ADM, cuando aún faltan 12 días para el 10 de mayo, que abre sus puertas.

Este registro supone un 9,5% más de empresas inscritas en el III ADM Sevilla de las que participaron en su segunda edición, en 2014 (420), y un 61% más de las que lo hicieron en la edición inicial de 2012 (288). De esta forma, la cita organizada por la Consejería de Economía y Conocimiento, a través de Extenda y la empresa Abe-BCI, se consolida como el mayor evento de negocio del sector aeroespacial de España, avanzando también en el carácter internacional del mismo, que cuenta ya con 208 empresas extranjeras apuntadas, el 45% del total de inscritas, de las que 57 proceden de Francia, que suponen el 27,4% de las extranjeras.

Malasia fue en 2015 el segundo mercado aeronáutico para Andalucía, con 253 millones de euros, el 16,6% del total, al multiplicar por 107 la cifra del año anterior. En tercer lugar se encuentra México, con un incremento aún más espectacular, al multiplicar su cifra por 263, hasta los 129 millones (8,5% del total); y Turquía, con 125 millones (8,2% del total).

No obstante, pese a la fuerte irrupción de algunos destinos en el negocio aeronáutico el año pasado, destaca la importancia de otros mercados por su consolidación en el tiempo, como es el caso de Alemania, que sumó 121 millones (8% del total y baja 11%) o por la mejora de las relaciones comerciales, como Reino Unido, que multiplicó por tres sus ventas en 2015.


Se triplican las ventas a Francia en la última década
Andalucía exportó en 2015 material aeronáutico a Francia por valor de 385 millones de euros, un 19,3% más que el año anterior y tres veces más que en 2006. Esto convierte a Andalucía en la segunda comunidad autónoma en ventas al país galo, con el 44% del total nacional, sólo por detrás de la Comunidad de Madrid, y confirma al país vecino como el primer destino de las exportaciones del cluster andaluz, con el 25,4% del total.

Cádiz y Sevilla son las provincias que concentran la práctica totalidad de las ventas andaluzas a Francia. La primera, con un total de 333 millones de euros (86,4% del total de 2015), registró un crecimiento del 14,8% respecto al año anterior, de forma que ha triplicado sus ventas desde 2006 (279,7% más). Por su parte, Sevilla vendió productos aeronáuticos a Francia por valor de 52 millones de euros (13,6% del total), lo que significa un incremento del 59% con respecto a la cifra del año anterior y multiplicar por cuatro la de 2006, que fue de 12,9 millones de euros. Las empresas malagueñas también realizaron ventas menores en 2015, por un valor total de 247.000 euros, un 47% más que el año anterior. 

Por productos, la principal partida exportada a Francia en 2015 fue la de ‘Partes de aeronaves’, con 385 millones de euros (99,9% del total del año), que experimentó un crecimiento del 19,3% respecto al año anterior; mientras que la de ‘Paracaídas, dirigibles y giratorios’ sumó 247.000 euros, un 47% más que el año anterior.


La industria en ADM
ADM Sevilla 2016 cuenta con el patrocinio especial de Airbus Group, el mayor fabricante europeo del sector; de Alestis, Aernnova y Aciturri, los tres únicos fabricantes de aeroestructuras de primer nivel de España (Tier 1), y de la empresa andaluza Sofitec especializada en el desarrollo de aeroestructuras y componentes en composites y materiales metálicos. Igualmente, cuenta con el apoyo del sector, tanto en el ámbito nacional, con Tedae (Asociación Española de Empresas Tecnológicas, de Defensa, Aeronáutica y Espacio), como regional, con Hélice, Cluster Aeroespacial Andaluz

Entre los participantes de esta tercera edición, destaca la presencia de 41 grandes contratistas y Tiers 1, entre los que se encuentran los grandes fabricantes mundiales, como Boeing, Airbus Group, Bombardier y Embraer, y fabricantes de primer nivel, algunos de ellos franceses, como Latecoere o Safran.

Alemania alcanza los 120 millones de euros en exportaciones

Alemania es otro de los grandes mercados para Andalucía de la última década, y el segundo país extranjero que más empresas aporta a ADM Sevilla2016, con 28 compañías, el 13,5% del total de extranjeras. Destaca la participación del Tier 1 (fabricante de primer nivel) germano Premium  Aerotec GMBH o de la filial de helicópteros de Airbus Airbus Helicopter Deutschland GMBH.

Andalucía exportó en 2015 productos aeronáuticos a Alemania por valor de 121 millones de euros, lo que supone un crecimiento del 23,2% en la última década, tiempo en el que siempre se ha mantenido entre los cinco grandes mercados de la aeronáutica andaluza. 

Andalucía es la segunda comunidad exportadora a Alemania, con el 17,9% del total, sólo por detrás de Madrid, concentrando Cádiz el 92% de las ventas el año pasado (112 millones de euros), seguida de Sevilla, que sumó el resto de las exportaciones, con 9,1 millones. 

La importancia del mercado alemán para las empresas aeronáuticas andaluzas también se refleja en la habitual participación de éstas en la feria ‘ILA Berlin Air Show’, una de las tres citas aeroespaciales más importantes de Europa, junto a la francesa Le Bourget y la inglesa Farnborough, que tendrá lugar en el Berlin ExpoCenter Airport de Berlín, del 31 de mayo al 1 de junio. 


Andalucía triplica ventas a Reino Unido
Reino Unido es igualmente otro mercado de máximo interés para el aeronáutico andaluz, del que participarán siete empresas andaluzas, y hacia el que las empresas andaluzas acudirán en julio para participar de la mano de Extenda en Farnborough International Airshow. El objetivo es seguir incrementando las cifras de negocio en un mercado hacia el que, aunque se han triplicado en el último año, aún hay un gran margen de crecimiento, al cifrarse en 7,5 millones de euros en 2015.

Entre las empresas británicas que estarán presentes en ADM Sevilla 2016, destaca la participación de GKN, uno de los grandes fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM) del mercado británico.

Por provincias, Sevilla la primera exportadora andaluza al país británico durante la última década, concentrando en 2015 la práctica totalidad de los 7,5 millones vendidos (el 99,9%) por la comunidad, lo que supone multiplicar por siete sus ventas desde 2006. El capítulo ‘Partes de aeronaves’ representó el total de los productos vendidos a Reino Unido el año pasado.


Apoyo institucional y del sector
ADM Sevilla 2016 significa un paso más en el desarrollo de la estrategia de apoyo a la internacionalización de un sector que la Junta de Andalucía viene impulsando a través de Extenda de manera individualizada desde 2005. Tras el éxito alcanzado en las dos primeras ediciones (2012 y 2014), ADM volverá a proyectar al aeroespacial andaluz como una industria de referencia en el ámbito mundial y a Andalucía en su conjunto como un enclave estratégico para la inversión de proyectos de industria compleja.

FIBES, Aerópolis y Tecnobahía serán los escenarios de este evento, que está financiado en un 80% con fondos procedentes de la Unión Europea, con cargo al Programa Operativo del Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER) de Andalucía 2014-2020. 

En su programa oficial, entre los días 10 y 13 de mayo, desarrollará sus tres primeras jornadas en FIBES: una primera, de conferencias y mesas redondas en torno a asuntos de interés de la industria aeronáutica y del espacio, y dos días de reuniones de negocios, con un último día de visitas a empresas, la FAL del A400M;  Aerópolis y Tecnobahía.

Second ExoMars mission moves to next launch opportunity in 2020

press release



2 May 2016

On 14 March 2016, the Roscosmos State Corporation and the European Space Agency (ESA) launched the jointly-developed ExoMars 2016 interplanetary mission, comprising the Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and the Schiaparelli lander, on a Proton rocket from Baikonur, thus marking the first phase in the European-Russian ExoMars cooperation programme. The success achieved by Russian and European experts involved in ExoMars 2016 is the result of long and fruitful cooperation. The ExoMars 2016 spacecraft are due to arrive at Mars in October 2016.

The second ExoMars mission involves a Russian-led surface platform and a European-led rover, also to be launched on a Proton from Baikonur. Russian and European experts made their best efforts to meet the 2018 launch schedule for the mission, and in late 2015, a dedicated ESA-Roscosmos Tiger Team, also including Russian and European industries, initiated an analysis of all possible solutions to recover schedule delays and accommodate schedule contingencies.



The Tiger Team presented its final report during a meeting of the Joint ExoMars Steering Board (JESB) held in Moscow. Having assessed the possible ways to ensure successful mission implementation, the JESB concluded that, taking into account the delays in European and Russian industrial activities and deliveries of the scientific payload, a launch in 2020 would be the best solution.



ESA Director General Johann-Dietrich Woerner and Roscosmos Director General Igor Komarov discussed the ExoMars 2018 situation. After considering the Tiger Team report and the JESB recommendations, they jointly decided to move the launch to the next available Mars launch window in July 2020, and tasked their project teams to develop, in cooperation with the industrial contactors, a new baseline schedule aiming towards a 2020 launch. Additional measures will also be taken to maintain close control over the activities on both sides up to launch.



The successful implementation of both ExoMars missions will allow Russia and Europe to jointly validate cutting-edge technologies for Mars entry, descent, and landing, for the control of surface assets, to develop new engineering concepts and service systems that can be used by other Solar System exploration missions, and to carry out novel science at Mars.



Both Directors General have reiterated their resolve to implement ExoMars programme successfully and step up Russian-European cooperation in Solar System exploration.



 
About the European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) provides Europe’s gateway to space.

ESA is an intergovernmental organisation, created in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

ESA has 22 Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, of whom 20 are Member States of the EU.

ESA has established formal cooperation with seven other Member States of the EU. Canada takes part in some ESA programmes under a Cooperation Agreement.

By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, ESA can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. It is working in particular with the EU on implementing the Galileo and Copernicus programmes.

ESA develops the launchers, spacecraft and ground facilities needed to keep Europe at the forefront of global space activities.

Today, it develops and launches satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications and astronomy, sends probes to the far reaches of the Solar System and cooperates in the human exploration of space.

Learn more about ESA at www.esa.int

viernes, 29 de abril de 2016

Airbus Helicopters hands over first two H145M to Royal Thai Navy








Donauwörth, With today´s successful technical acceptance, Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first two of five lightweight military multi-role H145M helicopters to the Royal Thai Navy. This marks an important milestone in the H145M programme on its way to the final acceptance and entry into service in Thailand at the end of 2016. A delegation from the Royal Thai Navy and Airbus Helicopters Germany CEO Wolfgang Schoder participated in the ceremony at Airbus Helicopters´ Donauwörth site.

“After the H145M made its market entry with the German Air Force at the end of last year, we are very proud that the Royal Thai Navy has become another operator of the new H145M”, said Wolfgang Schoder. “The helicopter is the most advanced solution for the increasingly challenging demands of our military customers in modern-day missions. It combines state-of-the-art technologies, outstanding performance and true multi-role capabilities while maintaining very high versatility and low operating costs.”

The H145M is the military version of the civil H145 that entered service in mid-2014 and has recently reached the milestone of 15,000 flying hours in customer operations. With a maximum take-off weight of 3.7 tons, the H145M can be used for a wide range of military operations including naval, utility, reconnaissance, search and rescue, medical evacuation and armed scout. The Royal Thai Navy H145M is equipped with Multi-Purpose Pylons incl. aerodynamic fairings, cargo hooks, hoists, HF system for SAR operations, weather radar, internal long range fuel tank system and fixed provisions for future special operations upgrade.

These two H145M helicopters will stay in Germany for pilot training at Airbus Helicopters’ Training Academy. All helicopters are scheduled for delivery in Thailand by September 2016.

Designed as a true military multi-role helicopter, the H145M offers a single platform, which is able to perform day and night missions in harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain. Its large mission equipment range, depending on the customer configuration, increases mission flexibility for military operators. The helicopter’s Helionix® digital avionics suite – incorporating the in-house developed 4-axis autopilot – is designed to reduce crew workload while providing high levels of safety and improved situational awareness. The H145M is powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2E equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). Its low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class.

The H145 helicopter family has proven its value for military customers for many years. For instance, the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), the launch customer for the H145M, has ordered 15 of these helicopters in a Special Forces configuration. The third helicopter will be delivered in the coming days.



About Airbus Helicopters

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