Press Release
More than halfway across the universe, an enormous blue star nicknamed Icarus is the farthest individual star ever seen. Normally, it would be much too faint to view, even with the world’s largest telescopes. But through a quirk of nature that tremendously amplifies the star’s feeble glow, astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope were able to pinpoint this faraway star and set a new distance record. They also used Icarus to test one theory of dark matter, and to probe the make-up of a foreground galaxy cluster.
The star, harbored in a very distant spiral galaxy, is so far away that its light has taken 9 billion years to reach Earth. It appears to us as it did when the universe was about 30 percent of its current age.
The discovery of Icarus through gravitational lensing has initiated a new way for astronomers to study individual stars in distant galaxies. These observations provide a rare, detailed look at how stars evolve, especially the most luminous stars.
“This is the first time we’re seeing a magnified, individual star,” explained former University of California at Berkeley postdoc and study leader Patrick Kelly now of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. “You can see individual galaxies out there, but this star is at least 100 times farther away than the next individual star we can study, except for supernova explosions.”
Gravity as a Natural Cosmic Lens
The cosmic quirk that makes this star visible is a phenomenon called “gravitational lensing.” Gravity from a foreground, massive cluster of galaxies acts as a natural lens in space, bending and amplifying light. Sometimes light from a single background object appears as multiple images. The light can be highly magnified, making extremely faint and distant objects bright enough to see.
In the case of Icarus, a natural “magnifying glass” is created by a galaxy cluster called MACS J1149+2223. Located about 5 billion light-years from Earth, this massive cluster of galaxies sits between the Earth and the galaxy that contains the distant star. By combining the strength of this gravitational lens with Hubble’s exquisite resolution and sensitivity, astronomers can see and study Icarus.
The team — including Jose Diego of the Instituto de Física de Cantabria, Spain, and Steven Rodney of the University of South Carolina, Columbia — dubbed the star “Icarus,“ after the Greek mythological character who flew too near the Sun on wings of feathers and wax that melted. (Its official name is MACS J1149+2223 Lensed Star 1.) Much like Icarus, the background star had only fleeting glory as seen from Earth: It momentarily skyrocketed to 2,000 times its true brightness when temporarily magnified.
Models suggest that the tremendous brightening was probably from the gravitational amplification of a star, similar in mass to the Sun, in the foreground galaxy cluster when the star moved in front of Icarus. The star’s light is usually magnified by about 600 times due to the foreground cluster’s mass.
Characterizing Icarus
The team had been using Hubble to monitor a supernova in the far-distant spiral galaxy when, in 2016, they spotted a new point of light not far from the magnified supernova. From the position of the new source, they inferred that it should be much more highly magnified than the supernova.
When they analyzed the colors of the light coming from this object, they discovered it was a blue supergiant star. This type of star is much larger, more massive, hotter, and possibly hundreds of thousands of times intrinsically brighter than our Sun. But at this distance, it would still be too far away to see without the amplification of gravitational lensing, even for Hubble.
How did Kelly and his team know Icarus was not another supernova? “The source isn’t getting hotter; it’s not exploding. The light is just being magnified,” said Kelly. “And that’s what you expect from gravitational lensing.”
Looking for Dark Matter
Detecting the amplification of a single, pinpoint background star provided a unique opportunity to test the nature of dark matter in the cluster. Dark matter is an invisible material that makes up most of the universe’s mass.
By probing what’s floating around in the foreground cluster, scientists were able to test one theory that dark matter might be made up mostly of a huge number of primordial black holes formed in the birth of the universe with masses tens of times larger than the Sun. The results of this unique test disfavor that hypothesis, because light fluctuations from the background star, monitored with Hubble for 13 years, would have looked different if there were a swarm of intervening black holes.
When NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is launched, astronomers expect to find many more stars like Icarus. Webb's extraordinary sensitivity will allow measurement of even more details, including whether these distant stars are rotating. Such magnified stars may even be found to be fairly common.
The Hubble Space Telescope is a project of international cooperation between NASA and ESA (European Space Agency). NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, manages the telescope. The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, conducts Hubble science operations. STScI is operated for NASA by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, in Washington, D.C.
martes, 3 de abril de 2018
NASA: Robo-bees scouting mars
The objective of the proposed work is to increase the set of possible
exploration and science missions on Mars by investigating thefeasibility
of flapping wing aerospace architectures in a Martian environment. The
proposed architecture consists of a Mars rover that serves as a mobile
base and a swarm of Marsbees. Marsbees are robotic flapping wing flyers
of a bumblebee size with cicada sized wings. The Marsbees are integrated
with sensors and wireless communication devices. The mobile base can
act as a recharging station and main communication center. The swarm of
Marsbee can significantly enhance the Mars exploration mission with the
following benefits: i) Facilitating reconfigurable sensor networks; ii)
Creation of resilient systems; iii) Sample or data collection using
single or collaborative Marsbees…
Continue reading: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2018_Phase_I_Phase_II/Marsbee_Swarm_of_Flapping_Wing_Flyers_for_Enhanced_Mars_Exploration
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Jeppesen Teams with Bad Elf to Integrate Wireless Flight Data Transfers for General and Business Aviation Pilots
Press Release
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today introduced a new mobile version of its Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) flight data update technology, and announced a new strategic alliance with Bad Elf, a leading provider of aviation hardware and software solutions. Together, Jeppesen and Bad Elf have now established a wireless data transfer system for aircraft owners and operators, using JDM Mobile and the Bad Elf Wombat portable device to update avionics data cards.
"Previously, many aircraft operators needed to update data cards offsite, which often meant working a long distance from their aircraft due to a dependency on traditional landline PC technology," said Mike Abbott, director, Jeppesen Data Solutions, Product & Portfolio Management. "Through our relationship with Bad Elf, most of our general and business aviation customers will now be able to use JDM Mobile and the Wombat device to wirelessly update essential charts and data, right in the cockpit. This capability also extends to tens of thousands of customers operating legacy avionics that are not designed for wireless navigation data update capabilities."
Initially, Garmin and Avidyne avionics systems will be supported by the JDM Mobile and Bad Elf Wombat integrated technology, representing a majority of Jeppesen's general aviation pilot customer base. In the coming months, additional avionics systems will be supported across general and business aviation, in total reaching more than 80 percent of JDM customers.
Jeppesen data subscribers using supported avionics platforms are now able to use JDM Mobile to download data updates on an iPhone or iPad and then wirelessly connect to the Bad Elf Wombat device to transfer flight information to avionics data cards. This allows pilots to update their avionics with current data before taking to the skies.
"We are excited to team with Jeppesen to provide a world-class mobile experience, related to what had become a tedious task for general and business aviation pilots to update their data," said John Cunningham, CEO, Bad Elf. "Additionally with Wombat, pilots can easily collect flight and engine logs for analysis by several partner apps and services. We look forward to providing wireless data transfer capabilities with Jeppesen for the leading avionics platforms of choice."
Jeppesen navigation data (NavData) is developed from a comprehensive aviation database, which is composed of more than one million records. To ensure accuracy, Jeppesen flight information analysts edit and verify approximately 150,000 database transactions generated from worldwide aviation data source documents during every 28-day revision cycle.
For further detail on the industry-leading navigation operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, visit www.jeppesen.com. To learn more about the aviation hardware and software solutions offered by Bad Elf, visit www.bad-elf.com.
About Boeing Global Services
Boeing Global Services, headquartered in the Dallas area, was formed by integrating the services capabilities of the government, space and commercial sectors into a single, customer-focused business. Operating as a third business unit of Boeing, Global Services provides agile, cost-competitive services to commercial and government customers worldwide.
About Bad Elf
Bad Elf, headquartered in the Hartford area, began in 2010 by introducing the first plug-in GPS accessory for Apple's iPhone and iPad to enable pilots to display own-ship position in their electronic flight bag apps. Today, Bad Elf produces a range of GPS receivers and other accessories for mobile platforms serving aviation, marine, and geographic information (GIS) professionals.
- New Jeppesen technology combines with Bad Elf Wombat device to update avionics data cards directly from the cockpit
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today introduced a new mobile version of its Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) flight data update technology, and announced a new strategic alliance with Bad Elf, a leading provider of aviation hardware and software solutions. Together, Jeppesen and Bad Elf have now established a wireless data transfer system for aircraft owners and operators, using JDM Mobile and the Bad Elf Wombat portable device to update avionics data cards.
"Previously, many aircraft operators needed to update data cards offsite, which often meant working a long distance from their aircraft due to a dependency on traditional landline PC technology," said Mike Abbott, director, Jeppesen Data Solutions, Product & Portfolio Management. "Through our relationship with Bad Elf, most of our general and business aviation customers will now be able to use JDM Mobile and the Wombat device to wirelessly update essential charts and data, right in the cockpit. This capability also extends to tens of thousands of customers operating legacy avionics that are not designed for wireless navigation data update capabilities."
Initially, Garmin and Avidyne avionics systems will be supported by the JDM Mobile and Bad Elf Wombat integrated technology, representing a majority of Jeppesen's general aviation pilot customer base. In the coming months, additional avionics systems will be supported across general and business aviation, in total reaching more than 80 percent of JDM customers.
Jeppesen data subscribers using supported avionics platforms are now able to use JDM Mobile to download data updates on an iPhone or iPad and then wirelessly connect to the Bad Elf Wombat device to transfer flight information to avionics data cards. This allows pilots to update their avionics with current data before taking to the skies.
"We are excited to team with Jeppesen to provide a world-class mobile experience, related to what had become a tedious task for general and business aviation pilots to update their data," said John Cunningham, CEO, Bad Elf. "Additionally with Wombat, pilots can easily collect flight and engine logs for analysis by several partner apps and services. We look forward to providing wireless data transfer capabilities with Jeppesen for the leading avionics platforms of choice."
Jeppesen navigation data (NavData) is developed from a comprehensive aviation database, which is composed of more than one million records. To ensure accuracy, Jeppesen flight information analysts edit and verify approximately 150,000 database transactions generated from worldwide aviation data source documents during every 28-day revision cycle.
For further detail on the industry-leading navigation operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, visit www.jeppesen.com. To learn more about the aviation hardware and software solutions offered by Bad Elf, visit www.bad-elf.com.
About Boeing Global Services
Boeing Global Services, headquartered in the Dallas area, was formed by integrating the services capabilities of the government, space and commercial sectors into a single, customer-focused business. Operating as a third business unit of Boeing, Global Services provides agile, cost-competitive services to commercial and government customers worldwide.
About Bad Elf
Bad Elf, headquartered in the Hartford area, began in 2010 by introducing the first plug-in GPS accessory for Apple's iPhone and iPad to enable pilots to display own-ship position in their electronic flight bag apps. Today, Bad Elf produces a range of GPS receivers and other accessories for mobile platforms serving aviation, marine, and geographic information (GIS) professionals.
Saudi Arabian Military Industries and Boeing Form Joint Venture Partnership Targeting 55% Localization
Press Release
In line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and following the announcement of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crowne Prince, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minster of Defense, to localize 50% of the total military spending by 2030, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to develop a new joint venture (JV) aiming to localize more than 55% of the MRO services for fixed and rotary-wing military aircraft in Saudi Arabia. The agreement will also transfer technology to install weaponry on these aircraft as well as localize the supply chain for spare parts in the Kingdom.
The signing ceremony came in conjunction with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Seattle, which included an official visit and tour of Boeing's aircraft manufacturing facilities. The agreement was signed by H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chairman of SAMI, and Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of Boeing, at Boeing's commercial manufacturing facility in Everett, Wash. The ceremony also included a comprehensive visit to the manufacturing facilities of Boeing, featuring a detailed explanation of the company's operations.
Commenting on this important milestone, H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chairman of SAMI, said, "Boeing has a long-standing commitment to Saudi Arabia, and is extremely keen on expanding its footprint in the country. Inspired by the vision of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, SAMI, on the other hand, is exploring all collaborative opportunities to build a strong autonomous military industries ecosystem in the Kingdom."
The joint venture agreement will provide sustainment services for fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft of the KSA military fleet and will be the sole provider of these services for all military aviation platforms of the KSA military fleet, strengthening the Kingdom's defense capabilities and enhancing its deterrent potential.
"We deeply appreciate the trust that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally, are placing in Boeing to help deliver Vision 2030 with this new joint venture," said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing Chairman, President, and CEO. "Our relationship with the Kingdom dates back more than 70 years, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership in support of the Kingdom's national security and aerospace industry needs."
The MoA will further solidify the enduring relationship between Boeing and Saudi Arabia and result in the development of local research, design, engineering, manufacturing, and MRO abilities. The JV will continuously improve performance and growth, upgrade the readiness of and increase confidence in the Saudi military fleet, enhance maintenance capabilities, and reduce support costs throughout the fleet's life. In addition, the agreement will create 6,000 jobs and training opportunities for Saudi youth, support local content, improve Saudization levels in the industry, and assist towards achieving the ambitious Vision 2030 plan.
Dr. Andreas Schwer, CEO of SAMI, added, "The significance of the MoA, which is signed today, will enable SAMI and Boeing to play a key role in leading and laying the foundational framework for Saudi's defense sector industrialization, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's National Transformation Program and Vision 2030. In addition to local sustainment capabilities, the inevitable partnership between the two companies could explore the creation of intellectual property as well."
Once the MoA is operational, the joint venture will provide a foundation for future platform sales and for expanding Boeing's presence in the Kingdom to support market growth for both commercial and defense programs.
Leanne Caret, President and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space and Security added, "With this local capability dedicated to sustaining all U.S.-made defense platforms, we can better serve our customers and support the Kingdom's goals of localization and economic growth."
Boeing's partnership with Saudi Arabia dates back to more than 70 years and is growing from strength to strength. It began on February 14, 1945, when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented a twin-engine Dakota DC-3 airplane (manufactured by Boeing's heritage company Douglas Aircraft) to King Abdulaziz Al Saud. This event marked both the beginning of the Boeing relationship with Saudi Arabia and the birth of commercial air travel in the Kingdom.
SOURCE Boeing
- With revenues to exceed $22 billion and 6,000 jobs by 2030
- Partnership to provide sustainment services for fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft of KSA military fleet
- New partnership will support local content in a move to achieve the National Transformation Program goals and embrace Vision 2030
- Investment value to reach $450 million in facilities and equipment inside the Kingdom
In line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and following the announcement of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crowne Prince, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minster of Defense, to localize 50% of the total military spending by 2030, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to develop a new joint venture (JV) aiming to localize more than 55% of the MRO services for fixed and rotary-wing military aircraft in Saudi Arabia. The agreement will also transfer technology to install weaponry on these aircraft as well as localize the supply chain for spare parts in the Kingdom.
The signing ceremony came in conjunction with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Seattle, which included an official visit and tour of Boeing's aircraft manufacturing facilities. The agreement was signed by H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chairman of SAMI, and Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of Boeing, at Boeing's commercial manufacturing facility in Everett, Wash. The ceremony also included a comprehensive visit to the manufacturing facilities of Boeing, featuring a detailed explanation of the company's operations.
Commenting on this important milestone, H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chairman of SAMI, said, "Boeing has a long-standing commitment to Saudi Arabia, and is extremely keen on expanding its footprint in the country. Inspired by the vision of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, SAMI, on the other hand, is exploring all collaborative opportunities to build a strong autonomous military industries ecosystem in the Kingdom."
The joint venture agreement will provide sustainment services for fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft of the KSA military fleet and will be the sole provider of these services for all military aviation platforms of the KSA military fleet, strengthening the Kingdom's defense capabilities and enhancing its deterrent potential.
"We deeply appreciate the trust that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally, are placing in Boeing to help deliver Vision 2030 with this new joint venture," said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing Chairman, President, and CEO. "Our relationship with the Kingdom dates back more than 70 years, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership in support of the Kingdom's national security and aerospace industry needs."
The MoA will further solidify the enduring relationship between Boeing and Saudi Arabia and result in the development of local research, design, engineering, manufacturing, and MRO abilities. The JV will continuously improve performance and growth, upgrade the readiness of and increase confidence in the Saudi military fleet, enhance maintenance capabilities, and reduce support costs throughout the fleet's life. In addition, the agreement will create 6,000 jobs and training opportunities for Saudi youth, support local content, improve Saudization levels in the industry, and assist towards achieving the ambitious Vision 2030 plan.
Dr. Andreas Schwer, CEO of SAMI, added, "The significance of the MoA, which is signed today, will enable SAMI and Boeing to play a key role in leading and laying the foundational framework for Saudi's defense sector industrialization, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's National Transformation Program and Vision 2030. In addition to local sustainment capabilities, the inevitable partnership between the two companies could explore the creation of intellectual property as well."
Once the MoA is operational, the joint venture will provide a foundation for future platform sales and for expanding Boeing's presence in the Kingdom to support market growth for both commercial and defense programs.
Leanne Caret, President and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space and Security added, "With this local capability dedicated to sustaining all U.S.-made defense platforms, we can better serve our customers and support the Kingdom's goals of localization and economic growth."
Boeing's partnership with Saudi Arabia dates back to more than 70 years and is growing from strength to strength. It began on February 14, 1945, when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented a twin-engine Dakota DC-3 airplane (manufactured by Boeing's heritage company Douglas Aircraft) to King Abdulaziz Al Saud. This event marked both the beginning of the Boeing relationship with Saudi Arabia and the birth of commercial air travel in the Kingdom.
SOURCE Boeing
lunes, 2 de abril de 2018
Air Belgium’s Ownership Structure Detailed
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New carrier Air Belgium is 49.995% owned by a company called Aviation Investment Holding NV., which is likely held by Chinese and Russian interests previously known to be involved in the project.
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http://www.brusselstimes.com/business/10871/air-belgium-maiden-flight-to-hong-kong-set-for-april-30
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Siemens invests in new 3D-printing facility in UK
Press Release
Additive Manufacturing: Siemens uses innovative technology to produce gas turbines
Extreme conditions for the 3D-printed blades
Additive manufacturing has the potential to become a new key technology. For example it opens up new attractive prospects in the manufacture of gas turbines. This is why Siemens has been investing in this innovative technology right from its inception, and is now driving the industrialization and commercialization of these processes. Additive Manufacturing is a process that builds parts layer-by-layer from sliced CAD models to form solid objects. This enables highly precise solutions to be formed from powdered high-performance materials. Siemens is a pioneer in Additive Manufacturing and already uses the technology for rapid prototyping. Furthermore the company is now developing solutions ready for series-production for manufacturing gas turbine burner nozzles and repairing burner heads. Just recently Siemens achieved yet another breakthrough: the first gas turbine blades ever to be produced using Additive Manufacturing have successfully finished performance testing under full-load conditions.
- Investment of €30 million in state-of-the-art 3D-printing factory
- Creation of more than 50 new advanced manufacturing jobs at Materials Solutions in Worcester
- Part of Siemens' strategy to build a global AM services business
- New AM factory will be fully powered by Siemens Digital Enterprise solutions
Siemens is to make a €30 million investment in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for Materials Solutions Ltd., its Additive Manufacturing, or 3D-printing specialist. The new building in Worcester, UK, set to open in September 2018, will more than double the company's current footprint, enabling it to increase its fleet of 3D-printing machines to 50. The expansion is also expected to support the creation of more than 50 high quality new jobs in Worcester. This major investment is part of Siemens' plans to build and grow a global business with Additive Manufacturing services for the aerospace industry, the automotive industry and other industries. The new factory will be fully powered by Siemens Digital Enterprise solutions, an end-to-end portfolio comprising software-based systems and automation components which cover every conceivable requirement arising along the industrial value chain. It will therefore harness the potential of digitalisation.
"Additive Manufacturing is a major pillar in our digitization strategy," said Willi Meixner, CEO of Siemens Power and Gas Division. "This significant investment underlines our belief that there is huge potential for innovation and growth within the Additive Manufacturing sector. It is also the next step towards achieving our ambition of pioneering the industrialisation of this exciting new technology and demonstrates how we are leading the way for the fourth industrial revolution," he added. Siemens is leading not only as a user of 3D-printing but also as a supplier of software and solutions for the automation of this technology. Moreover, with Materials Solutions, the company also offers comprehensive services for engineering and printing up to the complete manufacturing of parts for external customers for example in the aviation industry, the automotive industry and motor sports. Siemens acquired a majority stake in Materials Solutions Ltd. in 2016. The business is a pioneer in the use of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology for the manufacture of high-performance metal parts, with a focus on high-temperature super alloys. Materials Solutions has grown its business considerably over the last two years. It has developed proven applications, know-how and a supply chain for some of the world's most advanced engineering companies operating in a broad range of industries. The company also works closely with Siemens' Power & Gas Division and it is anticipated that, thanks to its expanded footprint, it will manufacture thousands of parts for use in Siemens power generation equipment over the coming years.
Reconfigurable Printed Liquids
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https://youtu.be/vrbNBiTZk5c
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Abstract
Liquids lack the spatial order required for advanced functionality. Interfacial assemblies of colloids, however, can be used to shape liquids into complex, 3D objects, simultaneously forming 2D layers with novel magnetic, plasmonic, or structural properties. Fully exploiting all‐liquid systems that are structured by their interfaces would create a new class of biomimetic, reconfigurable, and responsive materials. Here, printed constructs of water in oil are presented. Both form and function are given to the system by the assembly and jamming of nanoparticle surfactants, formed from the interfacial interaction of nanoparticles and amphiphilic polymers that bear complementary functional groups. These yield dissipative constructs that exhibit a compartmentalized response to chemical cues. Potential applications include biphasic reaction vessels, liquid electronics, novel media for the encapsulation of cells and active matter, and dynamic constructs that both alter, and are altered by, their external environment.
Continue reading: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adma.201707603
Press Release
- Berkeley Lab Scientists Print All-Liquid 3-D Structures
- Reconfigurable material could be used for liquid electronics and chemical synthesis, among other applications
Scientists from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a way to print 3-D structures composed entirely of liquids. Using a modified 3-D printer, they injected threads of water into silicone oil — sculpting tubes made of one liquid within another liquid.
They envision their all-liquid material could be used to construct liquid electronics that power flexible, stretchable devices. The scientists also foresee chemically tuning the tubes and flowing molecules through them, leading to new ways to separate molecules or precisely deliver nanoscale building blocks to under-construction compounds.
The researchers have printed threads of water between 10 microns and 1 millimeter in diameter, and in a variety of spiraling and branching shapes up to several meters in length. What’s more, the material can conform to its surroundings and repeatedly change shape.
“It’s a new class of material that can reconfigure itself, and it has the potential to be customized into liquid reaction vessels for many uses, from chemical synthesis to ion transport to catalysis,” said Tom Russell, a visiting faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Materials Sciences Division. He developed the material with Joe Forth, a postdoctoral researcher in the Materials Sciences Division, as well as other scientists from Berkeley Lab and several other institutions. They report their research March 24 in the journal Advanced Materials.
The material owes its origins to two advances: learning how to create liquid tubes inside another liquid, and then automating the process.
For the first step, the scientists developed a way to sheathe tubes of water in a special nanoparticle-derived surfactant that locks the water in place. The surfactant, essentially soap, prevents the tubes from breaking up into droplets. Their surfactant is so good at its job, the scientists call it a nanoparticle supersoap.
The supersoap was achieved by dispersing gold nanoparticles into water and polymer ligands into oil. The gold nanoparticles and polymer ligands want to attach to each other, but they also want to remain in their respective water and oil mediums. The ligands were developed with help from Brett Helms at the Molecular Foundry, a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Berkeley Lab.
In practice, soon after the water is injected into the oil, dozens of ligands in the oil attach to individual nanoparticles in the water, forming a nanoparticle supersoap. These supersoaps jam together and vitrify, like glass, which stabilizes the interface between oil and water and locks the liquid structures in position.
“This stability means we can stretch water into a tube, and it remains a tube. Or we can shape water into an ellipsoid, and it remains an ellipsoid,” said Russell. “We’ve used these nanoparticle supersoaps to print tubes of water that last for several months.”
Next came automation. Forth modified an off-the-shelf 3-D printer by removing the components designed to print plastic and replacing them with a syringe pump and needle that extrudes liquid. He then programmed the printer to insert the needle into the oil substrate and inject water in a predetermined pattern.
“We can squeeze liquid from a needle, and place threads of water anywhere we want in three dimensions,” said Forth. “We can also ping the material with an external force, which momentarily breaks the supersoap’s stability and changes the shape of the water threads. The structures are endlessly reconfigurable.”
The research was funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
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DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit science.energy.gov.
US Navy remotely lands F/A-18 Super Hornet on carrier deck
Has Boeing Been Neglecting KC-46?
After years of delays and technical setbacks for Boeing’s KC-46A tanker program, the U.S. Air Force is running out of patience with the aerospace giant.
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson ripped Boeing in front of the House Armed Services Committee during a March 20 hearing, complaining that the manufacturer is more focused on its commercial business than “on getting this right for the Air Force.” Continue reading: aviationweek.com/defense/has-boeing-been-neglecting-kc-46
A321LR conducts longest flight on route from Seychelles
Airbus's A321LR test aircraft has arrived back in Toulouse after conducting its longest-distance flight so far in the certification campaign, operating from the Seychelles. continue reading https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a321lr-conducts-longest-flight-on-route-from-seychel-447220/
TsAGI scientists develop a new method to measure aircraft noise
Press Release
Aircraft noise reduction is a priority task for the international aviation community. All the world’s leading research centers work on problems of noise source localization and resolution. Scientists of the Zhukovsky Central AeroHydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI, a member of the National Research Center “Zhukovsky Institute”) conduct similar research.
For the last two years Institute specialists have been developing their own algorithms for noise source localization (Beamforming methods). The term “Beamforming” refers to localization methods of noise source and its acoustic power by means of special postprocessing of acoustic pressure data synchronously recorded by an array of microphones. As applied to aeroacoustics, localization of the noisiest flow domains should help in the development of purposive noise reduction methods.
Georgy Faranosov, TsAGI research officer and Candidate of Physics and Mathematics spoke about the latest developments in this field. He delivered his report, prepared jointly with colleagues from MIPT, at the international acoustic conference “Berlin Beamforming Conference.” It was held in early March in Berlin.
“To apply the techniques of localization of noise, you need to know the characteristics of its sources,” explained Georgy Faranosov. “But this is not always possible in reality. Our development is valuable because we have managed to reformulate existing standard algorithms and improve the accuracy of noise source localization typical of solids flow (wing devices, landing gear). In the future, the results of this work will be used in laboratory studies on models and new aircraft flight testing.”
The Berlin Beamforming Conference has been held every two years since 2006. The main report topic is the development and application of methods for localization of noise sources using multimicrophone arrays — the Beamforming method. Scientists from Germany, France, Great Britain, China and other countries delivered more than 40 reports at the Conference this year.
Supersonic Business Jet s Speeding Up
Analyst Bryan Foley Feels Many Of The Risks Have Been Positively Mitigated
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Thales Signs Agreement With NASA For Unmanned Systems Control Technologies
"NASA, the FAA, and its partners including Thales, are working to extend the beneficial and innovative applications of small UAS, while respecting long-standing traditions of safety. Thales supports technology innovation and this agreement enables us to further leverage our strengths in air traffic management to advance a UTM concept for NASA and bring high-technology jobs to central New York," said Alan Pellegrini, CEO of Thales USA. Continue reading http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e6fd76a1-586a-4c3c-b5a4-fe9b00865dd4
Bombardier Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation at its Global Completion Centre with Ramp-up of Global 7000 Jet Activities
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Business Aircraft, Press Release
This year, Bombardier Business Aircraft is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Global Completion Centre in Montreal. The facility continues to ramp up activities surrounding the highly anticipated Global 7000 business jet, and is at the halfway point in its large-scale hiring objective to add 1,000 new positions to its local workforce.
“This exciting milestone represents 20 years of contributing to Montreal’s aerospace industry and the immense success of Bombardier’s flagship Global aircraft,” said Paul Simard, Vice-President, Operations, Global Completion Centre. “This anniversary also highlights the superior quality, workmanship and expertise delivered at the Global Completion Centre, demonstrating Bombardier’s position as a leader in the business aircraft industry.”
The Global Completion Centre is a testament to Bombardier’s commitment to innovation and to its flagship Global family of aircraft. The facility combines 21st century forward-looking production methodology and tools with a highly skilled local workforce comprised of craftspeople, artisans and engineers.
With its Global 7000 aircraft, Bombardier is setting a new benchmark for the world’s finest business jet. Featuring the industry’s largest in-class kitchen, four distinct living spaces and an advanced wing design for an exceptionally smooth ride, the Global 7000 aircraft redefines the business aircraft experience. The highly anticipated aircraft program has all five test vehicles in flight, and is on track for entry-into-service during the second half of 2018.
Bombardier is actively recruiting to support the interior completions activities for its newest business jet, the Global 7000 aircraft. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit Bombardier’s careers website.
Business Aircraft, Press Release
- Half of the 1,000 jobs announced in Montreal for the completion of the highly anticipated Global 7000 business aircraft already filled
- The world-class Global Completion Centre comprises a group of manufacturing facilities in the Montreal area, including the Centre of Excellence, dedicated to defining, engineering and manufacturing customized interior installations for
- Global aircraft
- Recently inaugurated Centre of Excellence houses a state-of-the-art atelier dedicated to high-precision completion work for the Global 7000 business jet, as well as the Premier Cabin on board the Global 5000 and Global 6000 aircraft
This year, Bombardier Business Aircraft is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Global Completion Centre in Montreal. The facility continues to ramp up activities surrounding the highly anticipated Global 7000 business jet, and is at the halfway point in its large-scale hiring objective to add 1,000 new positions to its local workforce.
“This exciting milestone represents 20 years of contributing to Montreal’s aerospace industry and the immense success of Bombardier’s flagship Global aircraft,” said Paul Simard, Vice-President, Operations, Global Completion Centre. “This anniversary also highlights the superior quality, workmanship and expertise delivered at the Global Completion Centre, demonstrating Bombardier’s position as a leader in the business aircraft industry.”
The Global Completion Centre is a testament to Bombardier’s commitment to innovation and to its flagship Global family of aircraft. The facility combines 21st century forward-looking production methodology and tools with a highly skilled local workforce comprised of craftspeople, artisans and engineers.
With its Global 7000 aircraft, Bombardier is setting a new benchmark for the world’s finest business jet. Featuring the industry’s largest in-class kitchen, four distinct living spaces and an advanced wing design for an exceptionally smooth ride, the Global 7000 aircraft redefines the business aircraft experience. The highly anticipated aircraft program has all five test vehicles in flight, and is on track for entry-into-service during the second half of 2018.
Bombardier is actively recruiting to support the interior completions activities for its newest business jet, the Global 7000 aircraft. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit Bombardier’s careers website.
Boeing HorizonX Invests in Australia-based Nanosatellite Communications Startup Myriota
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Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced its investment in Adelaide, Australia-based Myriota, an Internet of Things (IoT) startup seeking to revolutionize satellite communications by providing low-cost access to high-value data in remote locations.
Myriota developed technology enabling two-way communications between ground-based micro-transmitters and low Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellites to securely share data over narrow bandwidths. This direct-to-orbit platform enables applications across the logistics, defense, utilities, agricultural, environmental and maritime industries, where IoT connectivity via traditional means is extremely challenging and expensive.
Boeing HorizonX Ventures' investment in Myriota is its first in a company outside of the U.S. and its 10th since Boeing HorizonX was launched in April 2017.
"Part of the mission of Boeing HorizonX is to pursue and accelerate innovations coming out of startups around the world. By investing in Myriota, we are proud to support Australia's startup ecosystem and growing space industry," said Steve Nordlund, vice president of Boeing HorizonX. "Myriota's technology influences how we think about space-based communications and connectivity in remote locations."
Founded in 2015, Myriota builds on the work of its founders with the University of South Australia's Institute for Telecommunications Research. The company's direct-to-orbit technology enables massive-scale, low-cost communications for IoT devices anywhere on Earth.
"We formed Myriota to solve a major connectivity problem: hundreds of millions of devices that need to communicate but don't have cost-effective, battery-friendly networks to do so," said Myriota CEO Alex Grant. "The scale of this investment, with strong domestic venture capital leadership and strategic participation by global investors is significant for Myriota, and our vision to deliver IoT connectivity for everyone, everywhere."
Boeing HorizonX Ventures participated in this US$15 million Series A funding round led by Australian firms Blue Sky Venture Capital and Main Sequence Ventures, which manages the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Innovation Fund. Other investors include Right Click Capital and Singtel Innov8.
For Boeing in Australia, Myriota is the latest example of the company's continued investment in Australian technology that spans internal R&D, suppliers and partners, and universities. So far this year, Boeing announced a set of space-related R&D projects with CSIRO and the launch in Queensland of the company's largest autonomous systems development program outside of the U.S. In South Australia, Myriota joins Boeing's expanding presence in Adelaide, which Boeing announced last year in addition to an AU$500,000 (US$383,000) investment over five years in the Adelaide-based Techstars global accelerator program to support local startups.
The Boeing HorizonX Ventures investment portfolio is made up of companies specializing in technologies for aerospace and manufacturing innovations, including autonomous systems, energy storage, advanced materials, augmented reality systems and software, machine learning and hybrid-electric propulsion. Boeing HorizonX also seeks unique business opportunities and non-traditional partnerships for the company's aerospace technology using disruptive innovations and business strategies.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries.
With more than 3,000 employees, Boeing in Australia has a broad portfolio of aerospace capabilities across the country, including advanced manufacturing of commercial aircraft components, complex defence systems design and production, research and development, training and sustainment services, and unmanned systems.
- First non-U.S. investment by Boeing HorizonX Ventures; 10th investment since its launch in April 2017
- Direct-to-orbit connectivity enables IoT accessibility for remote locations
- Myriota joins Boeing's growing technology ecosystem in Australia
Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced its investment in Adelaide, Australia-based Myriota, an Internet of Things (IoT) startup seeking to revolutionize satellite communications by providing low-cost access to high-value data in remote locations.
Myriota developed technology enabling two-way communications between ground-based micro-transmitters and low Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellites to securely share data over narrow bandwidths. This direct-to-orbit platform enables applications across the logistics, defense, utilities, agricultural, environmental and maritime industries, where IoT connectivity via traditional means is extremely challenging and expensive.
Boeing HorizonX Ventures' investment in Myriota is its first in a company outside of the U.S. and its 10th since Boeing HorizonX was launched in April 2017.
"Part of the mission of Boeing HorizonX is to pursue and accelerate innovations coming out of startups around the world. By investing in Myriota, we are proud to support Australia's startup ecosystem and growing space industry," said Steve Nordlund, vice president of Boeing HorizonX. "Myriota's technology influences how we think about space-based communications and connectivity in remote locations."
Founded in 2015, Myriota builds on the work of its founders with the University of South Australia's Institute for Telecommunications Research. The company's direct-to-orbit technology enables massive-scale, low-cost communications for IoT devices anywhere on Earth.
"We formed Myriota to solve a major connectivity problem: hundreds of millions of devices that need to communicate but don't have cost-effective, battery-friendly networks to do so," said Myriota CEO Alex Grant. "The scale of this investment, with strong domestic venture capital leadership and strategic participation by global investors is significant for Myriota, and our vision to deliver IoT connectivity for everyone, everywhere."
Boeing HorizonX Ventures participated in this US$15 million Series A funding round led by Australian firms Blue Sky Venture Capital and Main Sequence Ventures, which manages the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Innovation Fund. Other investors include Right Click Capital and Singtel Innov8.
For Boeing in Australia, Myriota is the latest example of the company's continued investment in Australian technology that spans internal R&D, suppliers and partners, and universities. So far this year, Boeing announced a set of space-related R&D projects with CSIRO and the launch in Queensland of the company's largest autonomous systems development program outside of the U.S. In South Australia, Myriota joins Boeing's expanding presence in Adelaide, which Boeing announced last year in addition to an AU$500,000 (US$383,000) investment over five years in the Adelaide-based Techstars global accelerator program to support local startups.
The Boeing HorizonX Ventures investment portfolio is made up of companies specializing in technologies for aerospace and manufacturing innovations, including autonomous systems, energy storage, advanced materials, augmented reality systems and software, machine learning and hybrid-electric propulsion. Boeing HorizonX also seeks unique business opportunities and non-traditional partnerships for the company's aerospace technology using disruptive innovations and business strategies.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries.
With more than 3,000 employees, Boeing in Australia has a broad portfolio of aerospace capabilities across the country, including advanced manufacturing of commercial aircraft components, complex defence systems design and production, research and development, training and sustainment services, and unmanned systems.
Saudi Arabian Military Industries and Boeing Form Joint Venture Partnership Targeting 55% Localization
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- With revenues to exceed $22 billion and 6,000 jobs by 2030
- Partnership to provide sustainment services for fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft of KSA military fleet
- New partnership will support local content in a move to achieve the National Transformation Program goals and embrace Vision 2030
- Investment value to reach $450 million in facilities and equipment inside the Kingdom
SEATTLE, March 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and following the announcement of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crowne Prince, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minster of Defense, to localize 50% of the total military spending by 2030, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to develop a new joint venture (JV) aiming to localize more than 55% of the MRO services for fixed and rotary-wing military aircraft in Saudi Arabia. The agreement will also transfer technology to install weaponry on these aircraft as well as localize the supply chain for spare parts in the Kingdom.
The signing ceremony came in conjunction with HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Seattle, which included an official visit and tour of Boeing's aircraft manufacturing facilities. The agreement was signed by H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chairman of SAMI, and Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of Boeing, at Boeing's commercial manufacturing facility in Everett, Wash. The ceremony also included a comprehensive visit to the manufacturing facilities of Boeing, featuring a detailed explanation of the company's operations.
Commenting on this important milestone, H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Chairman of SAMI, said, "Boeing has a long-standing commitment to Saudi Arabia, and is extremely keen on expanding its footprint in the country. Inspired by the vision of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, SAMI, on the other hand, is exploring all collaborative opportunities to build a strong autonomous military industries ecosystem in the Kingdom."
The joint venture agreement will provide sustainment services for fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft of the KSA military fleet and will be the sole provider of these services for all military aviation platforms of the KSA military fleet, strengthening the Kingdom's defense capabilities and enhancing its deterrent potential.
"We deeply appreciate the trust that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally, are placing in Boeing to help deliver Vision 2030 with this new joint venture," said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing Chairman, President, and CEO. "Our relationship with the Kingdom dates back more than 70 years, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership in support of the Kingdom's national security and aerospace industry needs."
The MoA will further solidify the enduring relationship between Boeing and Saudi Arabia and result in the development of local research, design, engineering, manufacturing, and MRO abilities. The JV will continuously improve performance and growth, upgrade the readiness of and increase confidence in the Saudi military fleet, enhance maintenance capabilities, and reduce support costs throughout the fleet's life. In addition, the agreement will create 6,000 jobs and training opportunities for Saudi youth, support local content, improve Saudization levels in the industry, and assist towards achieving the ambitious Vision 2030 plan.
Dr. Andreas Schwer, CEO of SAMI, added, "The significance of the MoA, which is signed today, will enable SAMI and Boeing to play a key role in leading and laying the foundational framework for Saudi's defense sector industrialization, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's National Transformation Program and Vision 2030. In addition to local sustainment capabilities, the inevitable partnership between the two companies could explore the creation of intellectual property as well."
Once the MoA is operational, the joint venture will provide a foundation for future platform sales and for expanding Boeing's presence in the Kingdom to support market growth for both commercial and defense programs.
Leanne Caret, President and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space and Security added, "With this local capability dedicated to sustaining all U.S.-made defense platforms, we can better serve our customers and support the Kingdom's goals of localization and economic growth."
Boeing's partnership with Saudi Arabia dates back to more than 70 years and is growing from strength to strength. It began on February 14, 1945, when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented a twin-engine Dakota DC-3 airplane (manufactured by Boeing's heritage company Douglas Aircraft) to King Abdulaziz Al Saud. This event marked both the beginning of the Boeing relationship with Saudi Arabia and the birth of commercial air travel in the Kingdom.
SOURCE Boeing
First high capacity space-to-ground laser communications system for the new European external ISS Platform Bartolomeo
Press Release
The first high capacity space-to-ground laser communication system is to be installed on the Bartolomeo platform of the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a collaboration between Airbus Defence and Space, the Institute of Communications and Navigation of DLR (German Aerospace Center) and Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG. The system called OSIRIS will provide direct to earth (DTE) technology with a data rate of 10 Gbps over range of about 1.500 km.
Small size and lightweight, OSIRIS will directly link to several ground stations providing unparalleled data downlink capacity to Bartolomeo and its experimental payloads. The goal is to make OSIRIS an operational system embedded in the ISS infrastructure. This new European capability will enhance the utilization opportunities on the European Columbus module and make Bartolomeo the go-to platform for data-intensive payloads on the ISS.
”Laser communications using Bartolomeo will pave the way for digitalisation of ISS operations enabling direct access to huge volumes of data to benefit customers,” said Oliver Juckenhöfel, Head of On-Orbit Services and Exploration at Airbus.
Airbus is developing “Bartolomeo”, the new European external payload platform on the ISS, a commercial partnership between ESA and Airbus. The platform hardware is in development at Airbus' Bremen site and is currently undergoing a design review with the European Space Agency and NASA. Bartolomeo will be operated by Airbus and attached to the outside of the Columbus European module ready for commercial operations from 2019. Bartolomeo will be able to host a wide range of different payloads e.g. for Earth Observation or in-orbit validation and demonstration.
DLR and Tesat-Spacecom have entered into a long-term cooperation regarding research, development and industrialization of systems for optical space-to-ground links.
DLR’s novel design, optimized for high performance, small size and low complexity, combined with Tesat’s long-term in orbit experience of laser communications, have resulted in OSIRIS having very high data rates and an affordable price point.
Airbus to be largest exhibitor at FIDAE
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Latest products, services to be showcased at Latin America’s leading airshow
Airbus will have a major presence at the 20th FIDAE air show, showcasing the latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter markets. Since 1994, Airbus has participated in the biennial show, which will takes place at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on 3 - 8 April.
After making its debut at FIDAE in 2016, the Airbus A350-900 is back and will be on static display and take part in flying demonstrations on 2 - 5 April. The A350-900 is the cornerstone of the A350 XWB Family, an all-new family of mid-size widebody long-haul airliners shaping the future of air travel, and since its launch, Airbus has captured nearly 50 percent market share of net orders of widebody aircraft in Latin America.
The highlight of Airbus Defence and Space’s presence at FIDAE includes an A400M from the Spanish Air Force. This new-generation military airlifter has proven its capabilities in the most demanding theatres, also playing a critical role in humanitarian operations around the world. The highly-versatile C295 military transport and mission aircraft from the Mexican Air Force (SEDENA) will also be on static display. Airbus is the preferred partner of all three of Chile’s armed forces, with 12 light and medium military transport aircraft – C212, CN235 and C295 – in operation. In the space field, Airbus will exhibit its satellite offering. Visitors will see a mockup of the AstroBus-S, a compact satellite with high performance that was the basis of the Perú SAT-1, the Peruvian satellite built in a timeframe of less than two years and successfully launched in September 2016.
Leading the region’s helicopter market with 39 percent of deliveries in the past five years, Airbus’ helicopter division will showcase a wide range of products already in service. From the light single-engine H125 and H130 to the medium H155, to the light twin-engine H135 and H145, visitors will discover that Airbus has the right product for every helicopter mission.
Making its debut at FIDAE will be the Airbus H145 helicopter, which will be delivered to Chilean operator Ecocopter, becoming the first of its type in service in the country. With more than 100 helicopters in service, the Super Puma family will be represented by the nine-ton H215M that combines mission-proven ruggedness with a full glass cockpit, modern avionics, and very competitive operating and maintenance costs. Operated by both Chile’s army and navy, the H215M will be part of their display.
Key Airbus activities at FIDAE include:
Latin America is one of the first markets and sourcing partner regions for Airbus, with an order backlog of $50 billion and a legacy business that goes back more than 40 years. As one of Airbus’ key markets, Latin America is home to over 1,200 Airbus employees, at 21 sites across six countries (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay).
Latest products, services to be showcased at Latin America’s leading airshow
Airbus will have a major presence at the 20th FIDAE air show, showcasing the latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter markets. Since 1994, Airbus has participated in the biennial show, which will takes place at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on 3 - 8 April.
After making its debut at FIDAE in 2016, the Airbus A350-900 is back and will be on static display and take part in flying demonstrations on 2 - 5 April. The A350-900 is the cornerstone of the A350 XWB Family, an all-new family of mid-size widebody long-haul airliners shaping the future of air travel, and since its launch, Airbus has captured nearly 50 percent market share of net orders of widebody aircraft in Latin America.
The highlight of Airbus Defence and Space’s presence at FIDAE includes an A400M from the Spanish Air Force. This new-generation military airlifter has proven its capabilities in the most demanding theatres, also playing a critical role in humanitarian operations around the world. The highly-versatile C295 military transport and mission aircraft from the Mexican Air Force (SEDENA) will also be on static display. Airbus is the preferred partner of all three of Chile’s armed forces, with 12 light and medium military transport aircraft – C212, CN235 and C295 – in operation. In the space field, Airbus will exhibit its satellite offering. Visitors will see a mockup of the AstroBus-S, a compact satellite with high performance that was the basis of the Perú SAT-1, the Peruvian satellite built in a timeframe of less than two years and successfully launched in September 2016.
Leading the region’s helicopter market with 39 percent of deliveries in the past five years, Airbus’ helicopter division will showcase a wide range of products already in service. From the light single-engine H125 and H130 to the medium H155, to the light twin-engine H135 and H145, visitors will discover that Airbus has the right product for every helicopter mission.
Making its debut at FIDAE will be the Airbus H145 helicopter, which will be delivered to Chilean operator Ecocopter, becoming the first of its type in service in the country. With more than 100 helicopters in service, the Super Puma family will be represented by the nine-ton H215M that combines mission-proven ruggedness with a full glass cockpit, modern avionics, and very competitive operating and maintenance costs. Operated by both Chile’s army and navy, the H215M will be part of their display.
Key Airbus activities at FIDAE include:
- Airbus will host a series of media briefings covering the commercial, helicopter, military aircraft and space systems markets
- Airbus will sponsor a variety of events running in parallel with FIDAE or organized by FIDAE, such as the IATA Wings of Change Conference, Aviation Leaders Forum and the IV Space Conference and the LARS 2018 Conference
- Airbus will also kick off the 2018 edition of InPlaneSight, a A400M global photo competition launched to celebrate the A400M entering into service with air forces around the world
Latin America is one of the first markets and sourcing partner regions for Airbus, with an order backlog of $50 billion and a legacy business that goes back more than 40 years. As one of Airbus’ key markets, Latin America is home to over 1,200 Airbus employees, at 21 sites across six countries (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay).
Aegean commits to 30 A320neo Family aircraft
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New fleet will ensure airline's growth and market-leading position far into the future
Aegean Airlines, the biggest airline in Greece, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase 30 A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 20 A320neos and 10 A321neos. The airline will also acquire a significant number of new A320neo family aircraft from leasing companies.
Aegean currently operates a fleet of 46 Airbus aircraft (37 A320s, 8 A321s and 1 A319).
Eftichios Vassilakis, Vice-Chairman of Aegean Airlines stated: “Aegean’s decision to select the latest generation Airbus A320neo Family follows an intense and exhaustive evaluation to determine the best aircraft for Aegean's growth and long-term success. These aircraft will be key for us to pursue our mission of providing services of high standards for our passengers on short and medium haul services.”
“We are delighted that Aegean, an all Airbus customer, has chosen the bestselling single-aisle Family, becoming a new operator of the type. The commonality these aircraft offer along with lowest operating costs, longest range and a more spacious cabin make the A320neo Family the best choice for growing airlines such as Aegean,” said Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.
The A320neo Family incorporates the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver at least 15 percent fuel savings at delivery and 20 percent by 2020. With some 6,000 orders received from nearly 100 customers, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market. The A321 is the largest member of the A320 Family and seats between 185 and 240 passengers, depending on cabin configuration. Incorporating the latest engines, aerodynamic advances and cabin innovations, the A321neo can fly up to 4,000 nautical miles (7,400 kilometres) non-stop – further than any other single-aisle airliner.
martes, 27 de marzo de 2018
Test pilots of Yakovlev Design Bureau set world records with Yak-130 aircraft
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Fédération Aéronautique Internationale registered the records set by the test pilots of Yakovlev Design Bureau flying Yak-130 combat trainer.
The batch of the record flights was performed at the airfield of Gromov Flight Research Institute from 17 to 26 October, 2016. The flight crews consisted of the Hero of Russia Oleg Kononenko, the Hero of Russia Oleg Mutovin, Andrey Voropaev, and Vasily Sevastianov test pilots.
Within the preparation for the records establishment the Honored test-navigator Sergey Kudryashov also took part in the series of flights.
Several Russia's and world records were set for the class of serial land-based turbo-jet aircraft with take-off weight from 6 000 to 9 000 kg (see the table below). The Hero of Russia Roman Taskaev, Yakovlev Design Bureau's Deputy Director General for flight tests, notes: “Record flights have demonstrated both outstanding capabilities of Yak-130 aircraft and masterhood of our test pilots.’’
Record Type
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Performance
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Crew
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Time to climb to a height of 6 000 m |
1 min 42 sec
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Oleg Kononenko Vasily Sevastianov |
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Time to climb to a height of 9 000 m |
2 min 44 sec
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Oleg Kononenko Oleg Mutovin |
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Time to climb to 3 000 m with 1 000 kg payload |
1 min 16 sec
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Andrey Voropaev Oleg Kononenko |
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Time to climb to 6 000 m with 1 000 kg payload |
2 min 07 sec
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Andrey Voropaev Oleg Mutovin |
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Time to climb to 9 000 m with 1 000 kg payload |
3 min 30 sec
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Andrey Voropaev Vasily Sevastianov |
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Time to climb to 2 000 m with 2 000 kg payload |
1 min 17 sec
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Vasily Sevastianov Oleg Mutovin |
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Time to climb to 3 000 m with 2 000 kg payload |
1 min 26 sec
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Vasily Sevastianov Oleg Mutovin |
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Time to climb to 6 000 m with 2 000 kg payload |
2 min 39 sec
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Vasily Sevastianov Andrey Voropaev |
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Time to climb to 9 000 m with 2 000 kg payload |
4 min 43 sec
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Vasily Sevastianov Oleg Kononenko |
Irkut Corporation completed the construction of the second MC-21-300 aircraft
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At the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a branch of Irkut Corporation (part of UAC), the construction of the second MC-21-300 aircraft, intended for flight testing, was completed. The testing results of the first test aircraft were taken into account in the production of a new aircraft. On March 25, the MC-21-300 was transferred from the final assembly shop to the flight test department.
"The completion of the second aircraft assembly is an important stage in the implementation of the MC-21 program. Entering of new machines this year to flight testing will solve the key tasks of the project: to complete the certification of MC-21 in a timely manner, to launch mass production and to put the first airliners to the customer" - said Denis Manturov the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade.
In total, 4 MC-21-300 aircraft will be involved in flight tests.
At present, the fuselage of the third MC-21-300 aircraft is assembled at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, and the components and units of the fourth aircraft are being assembled. The manufacture of aircraft parts and components intended for endurance test aircraft is underway. The first MC-21-300 aircraft undergoes flight tests at the airfield of Flight Research Institute n.a. M.M. Gromov (Zhukovsky city, Moscow region). The aircraft for static testing is tested in Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI).
Why drive to work when you can fly (your WWII fighter replica)?
An Australian man has won the right to commute to work each day in the replica Spitfire that he built over six years, but the local government has placed several restrictions on his flying activities.
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=802f25a8-12da-4094-94bd-61c8e703b6ab
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2018-03-21/replica-spitfire-pilot-soars-with-success-after-given-okay-to-fly-to-work-365-days-a-year/1744116
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-30/why-drive-to-work-when-you-can-fly-fight-for-airborne-commute/9205972
San Francisco, Managua, Palermo, Mikonos, Biarritz y Faro, principales novedades del grupo Iberia para este verano
Nota de Prensa
Iberia estrenará San Francisco el 25 de abril y Managua el 1 de octubre. Además, incrementa su oferta con Puerto Rico, México, Chile, Brasil, Colombia y Argentina en su red de largo radio; a Santander en España; y a Portugal, Francia, Grecia, Italia, Croacia, Austria, República Checa y Hungría entre sus rutas de media distancia.
· Palermo y Mikonos son las novedades de Iberia Express, que repite también en Cork, Oslo y Cracovia, y crece en las Islas Baleares y Canarias, Francia e Italia.
· Iberia Regional / Air Nostrum reanuda sus vuelos a Faro y Biarritz, incrementa frecuencias a otros destinos de Francia y, en España, estrena la ruta a Burgos y crece en otras más vacacionales como Alicante-Ibiza o Madrid-Almería.
Madrid, 23 de marzo de 2018
Este verano, los clientes del grupo Iberia podrán conocer nuevos y apetecibles destinos para viajar por España, el resto de Europa o América de norte a sur.
San Francisco, Managua y toda Europa con Iberia
En EEUU, la principal novedad de Iberia es la inauguración de su ruta a San Francisco. Desde el 25 de abril y hasta el 28 de septiembre, tres vuelos a la semana unirán sin escalas Madrid y las cinematográficas calles y bahía de San Francisco. En EEUU, Iberia reanuda y crece también en su ruta a Los Ángeles y Boston.
En América Latina, Iberia estrena sus vuelos directos con Managua el 1 de octubre, con tres frecuencias semanales. En los meses de verano, Iberia incrementa su oferta de destinos como San Juan de Puerto Rico, México D.F., Santiago de Chile y Río de Janeiro. Y, a partir de octubre, Iberia crece también en Guatemala, Colombia y Argentina.
Entre las rutas de medio radio, Iberia apuesta por Oporto -donde crece casi un 30%- y por París –donde llegará a las 54 frecuencias semanales, 40 al aeropuerto de Orly y otras 14 a Charles de Gaulle, estas últimas operadas por Iberia Express.
Otro mercado con un crecimiento muy relevante es Italia, sobre todo, en los cuatro destinos más clásicos de Iberia -Roma, Milán y Venecia-, y en los más turísticos –Florencia y Catania-.
Este verano, Iberia adelanta también su temporada de verano en Croacia, y ofrecerá vuelos a Dubrovnik –desde el 8 de abril-, Zagreb –a partir del 4 de mayo- y Split en junio. Una oferta que permite recorrer el país de norte a sur y que en agosto se acerca a 50 vuelos semanales entre España y Croacia.
En Europa, los otros destinos “estrella” de Iberia para este verano serán Atenas, Viena, Praga y Budapest, donde la aerolínea duplica su oferta.
En España, la gran apuesta del Grupo Iberia es Santander, donde crece un 25% y ofrecerá una media de 30 frecuencias semanales.
Mikonos y Palermo, las novedades de Iberia Express
La filial de bajo coste de Iberia también sorprende este verano con nuevos vuelos a Mikonos, que complementa su oferta a Santorini y Creta en las islas griegas.
En Italia, Iberia Express estrena Palermo y, además, crece en Nápoles y Cagliari.
Entre las rutas de verano de Iberia Express en Europa destacan también por su buena acogida Cork, Oslo, Cracovia y Malta; en esta última la low cost adelanta el inicio de sus operaciones al 22 de mayo.
En España, Iberia Express concentra gran parte de su operación de este verano en las Islas Baleares y Canarias. Iberia Express vuela a Mallorca, Menorca e Ibiza y crece un 5% en asientos; en las Islas Canarias vuela a Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma y Tenerife y crece otro 4%.
Francia, el mercado estrella de Iberia Regional / Air Nostrum
Además del incremento de vuelos a París de Iberia e Iberia Express, Air Nostrum refuerza la oferta del Grupo Iberia en Francia con vuelos a Biarritz y más oferta a Burdeos, Marsella y Toulouse.
En España, la principal novedad de Iberia Regional / Air Nostrum es la reapertura de la ruta entre Madrid y Burgos a partir del 1 de junio.
Además, este verano reanuda con más oferta sus rutas más vacacionales como Asturias-Valencia, Alicante-Bilbao, Alicante-Ibiza y Sevilla-Valencia, entre otras; y crece en las que unen Madrid con Almería, Pamplona y Melilla, entre otras.
Sobre Iberia: Iberia es la primera compañía de España y líder en las rutas entre Europa y Latinoamérica. Junto con su filial Iberia Express y su franquiciada Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, ofrece alrededor de 600 vuelos al día a medio centenar de países de Europa, América, África, Oriente Medio y Asia, con una flota de 135 aviones. En 2017 Iberia ha conseguido su 4ª estrella Skytrax y, en 2016 y 2017, fue la aerolínea más puntual del mundo, según FlightStats. Iberia tiene su hub en el aeropuerto de Madrid, y es miembro de la alianza oneworld, que ofrece más de 14.000 vuelos diarios a cerca de 1.000 aeropuertos en más de 150 países.
Iberia completa su pedido de aviones A330-200 con la llegada del “Johannesburgo”
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- Iberia completa su pedido de aviones A330-200 con la llegada del “Johannesburgo”
- A bordo, los clientes de Iberia podrán disfrutar de las nuevas cabinas de largo radio y de Wifi de alta velocidad
- Desde 2013, la línea aérea ha recibido 20 aviones nuevos de largo radio y renovados los 17 A340-600 de su flota con sus nuevas cabinas
- Este año se empezarán a incorporar también los A350-900, aviones de última generación, y los A320NEO a la flota de Iberia
Iberia sigue avanzando en su proceso de renovación de flota. La aerolínea ha recibido el avión “Johannesburgo”, que completa un pedido de 12 aparatos del modelo A330-200, y que operará los vuelos de la compañía a destinos de América Latina, Estados Unidos, África y Asia.
El avión, con matrícula EC-MUD, homenajea a la ciudad sudafricana, a la que Iberia vuela desde agosto de 2016 con tres vuelos semanales y un total de 90.000 asientos al año.
El A330-200 es un avión bimotor del modelo MTOW 242Tn, más eficiente en cuanto al consumo de combustible, con un alcance de 11.500 kilómetros y que pueden despegar con hasta 242Tn.
Desde 2013, Iberia ha recibido 20 nuevos aviones de largo radio y ha renovado sus 17 A340-600 con las nuevas cabinas. Durante este año, la aerolínea recibirá también sus primeros aviones de los modelos A350-900 y A320Neo.
Butacas más cómodas y wifi a bordo
El avión “Johannesburgo” cuenta con 19 butacas en clase Business y 269 en clase Turista. A bordo, los clientes de Iberia podrán disfrutar de las nuevas cabinas de largo radio. Butacas que se transforman en camas de 2 m. de longitud, con acceso directo al pasillo y una pantalla táctil de 15,4 pulgadas son las principales características de la clase ejecutiva, mientras que el asiento de Turista tiene una anchura de 46 cm y cuenta con una pantalla individual de 9 pulgadas y un reposacabezas ajustable.
Tanto en clase Business como en Turista, los pasajeros pueden disfrutar de un amplio programa de entretenimiento con una media de 70 películas al mes, en diferentes idiomas, 111 series de TV y documentales, cerca de 800 opciones de audio y 18 videojuegos. Los niños disponen de un canal específico de entretenimiento. El servicio de Wifi, que se ofrece también en ambas cabinas, se ofrece a través de banda KU, que permite mayor velocidad de descarga.
Sobre Iberia: Iberia es la primera compañía de España y líder en las rutas entre Europa y Latinoamérica. Junto con su filial Iberia Express y su franquiciada Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, ofrece alrededor de 600 vuelos al día a medio centenar de países de Europa, América, África, Oriente Medio y Asia, con una flota de 135 aviones. En 2017 Iberia ha conseguido su 4ª estrella Skytrax y, en 2016 y 2017, fue la aerolínea más puntual del mundo, según FlightStats. Iberia tiene su hub en el aeropuerto de Madrid, y es miembro de la alianza oneworld, que ofrece más de 14.000 vuelos diarios a cerca de 1.000 aeropuertos en más de 150 países.
La Secretaría General de Industria, AUVSI y AERPAS han confirmado su apoyo a la 5ª edición de UNVEX, esta vez en León
Nota de Prensa
Industria, AUVSI y AERPAS confirman su apoyo a UNVEX S&D
- El director general de Industria y de la PYME, Mario Buisán, moderará la sesión plenaria ‘Proyectos industriales’
- Las mayores asociaciones del sector estarán presentes en la cumbre europea de drones
UNVEX S&D continúa recibiendo nuevos apoyos para su edición 2018. Así, la Secretaría General de Industria, AUVSI y AERPAS han confirmado su apoyo y su colaboración con la quinta edición de UNVEX S&D, que tendrá lugar en el Palacio de Exposiciones de León durante los días 29, 30 y 31 de mayo.
La SG de Industria y de la PYME estará representada en esta cumbre europea de sistemas autónomos para Seguridad y Defensa con la presencia de su director general, Mario Buisán, como moderador de la sesión plenaria ‘Proyectos Industriales’ del día 30 de mayo. En esta sesión se debatirá la importancia del desarrollo de un tejido industrial sólido alrededor de los vehículos autónomos o remotamente tripulados, como fuente de desarrollo tecnológico y empleo cualificado. Junto al director general de Industria también participarán representantes de la Comisión Europea, del CDTI y de destacadas empresas del sector.
Además, está previsto que intervenga Ramón Herrero, subdirector general de Áreas y Programas Industriales, para explicar las actuaciones la SG de Industria en el impulso de la denominada industria 4.0.
Asociaciones nacionales e internacionales
Por otro lado, la Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) también estará presente en esta cumbre para dar a conocer sus actividades a nivel mundial y su opinión sobre el presente y futuro del sector. Así, AUVSI ESPAÑA, capítulo español de esta asociación internacional, colabora en el diseño de un programa de conferencias complementarias, abiertas al público, sobre aspectos tecnológicos e industrialesque se ofrecerán durante las tardes de los días 29 y 30 de mayo, mientras que su presidente, Ángel Alonso, participará en una de las sesiones plenarias.
Como colofón, la Asociación Española de RPAS (AERPAS) se suma también a los apoyos de UNVEX S&D 2018 aportando el punto de vista de la comunidad española de sistemas remotamente pilotados, exponiendo su situación y perspectivas en el entorno de la nueva legislación.
UNVEX S&D 2018, que se celebrará del 29 al 31 de mayo, comprende un ciclo de conferencias a alto nivel y una exposición donde la industria mostrará las últimas soluciones que se desarrollarán en el nuevo palacio de exposiciones de León, que precisamente ha escogido a UNVEX como evento inaugural. Además de esto, también habrá un programa de demostraciones reales en las bases militares Conde de Gazola y Virgen del Camino, ambas en las proximidades de la capital leonesa.
Industria, AUVSI y AERPAS confirman su apoyo a UNVEX S&D
- El director general de Industria y de la PYME, Mario Buisán, moderará la sesión plenaria ‘Proyectos industriales’
- Las mayores asociaciones del sector estarán presentes en la cumbre europea de drones
UNVEX S&D continúa recibiendo nuevos apoyos para su edición 2018. Así, la Secretaría General de Industria, AUVSI y AERPAS han confirmado su apoyo y su colaboración con la quinta edición de UNVEX S&D, que tendrá lugar en el Palacio de Exposiciones de León durante los días 29, 30 y 31 de mayo.
La SG de Industria y de la PYME estará representada en esta cumbre europea de sistemas autónomos para Seguridad y Defensa con la presencia de su director general, Mario Buisán, como moderador de la sesión plenaria ‘Proyectos Industriales’ del día 30 de mayo. En esta sesión se debatirá la importancia del desarrollo de un tejido industrial sólido alrededor de los vehículos autónomos o remotamente tripulados, como fuente de desarrollo tecnológico y empleo cualificado. Junto al director general de Industria también participarán representantes de la Comisión Europea, del CDTI y de destacadas empresas del sector.
Además, está previsto que intervenga Ramón Herrero, subdirector general de Áreas y Programas Industriales, para explicar las actuaciones la SG de Industria en el impulso de la denominada industria 4.0.
Asociaciones nacionales e internacionales
Por otro lado, la Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) también estará presente en esta cumbre para dar a conocer sus actividades a nivel mundial y su opinión sobre el presente y futuro del sector. Así, AUVSI ESPAÑA, capítulo español de esta asociación internacional, colabora en el diseño de un programa de conferencias complementarias, abiertas al público, sobre aspectos tecnológicos e industrialesque se ofrecerán durante las tardes de los días 29 y 30 de mayo, mientras que su presidente, Ángel Alonso, participará en una de las sesiones plenarias.
Como colofón, la Asociación Española de RPAS (AERPAS) se suma también a los apoyos de UNVEX S&D 2018 aportando el punto de vista de la comunidad española de sistemas remotamente pilotados, exponiendo su situación y perspectivas en el entorno de la nueva legislación.
UNVEX S&D 2018, que se celebrará del 29 al 31 de mayo, comprende un ciclo de conferencias a alto nivel y una exposición donde la industria mostrará las últimas soluciones que se desarrollarán en el nuevo palacio de exposiciones de León, que precisamente ha escogido a UNVEX como evento inaugural. Además de esto, también habrá un programa de demostraciones reales en las bases militares Conde de Gazola y Virgen del Camino, ambas en las proximidades de la capital leonesa.
ELIMCO Aerospace abre una nueva delegación en la comunidad de madrid
Nota de Prensa
Elimco Aerospace, compañía especializada en soluciones tecnológicas de alto valor añadido para el sector aeroespacial, ha inaugurado una nueva delegación en la Comunidad de Madrid, dentro de su estrategia de crecimiento y de mejora en la prestación de servicios a clientes del sector aeronáutico e industrial. Esta nueva sede, situada en el Polígono Industrial Carpetania, en Getafe, se une a las instalaciones de 5.600 metros cuadrados que la empresa tiene ya en el Parque Tecnológico Aeroespacial de Andalucía (Aerópolis), en Sevilla, frente a la Línea de Ensamblaje Final del avión A400M de Airbus.
La apertura de esta nueva sede en el que es actualmente el mayor polo aeronáutico de España proporcionará a Elimco Aerospace una mayor cercanía a sus clientes de la zona centro y permitirá ofrecerles un servicio más personalizado. “Con esta delegación en la Comunidad de Madrid daremos una mayor cobertura de servicios a Airbus, uno de nuestros clientes estratégicos, a la vez que podremos acometer la expansión prevista por la compañía gracias a la cercanía con otros potenciales clientes, tanto del sector aeroespacial como de otras industrias”, señaló Juan Salas, consejero delegado de la firma.
Sobre Elimco Aerospace
Elimco Aerospace es una empresa especializada en la fabricación de sistemas de tierra, sistemas embarcados, así como en el desarrollo de I+D+i y la prestación de servicios de soporte para firmas del sector aeroespacial. Entre sus principales líneas de producción se encuentran los mazos eléctricos, las unidades de control, los sensores y los bancos de test. Fundada en 2003, la compañía participa actualmente en los principales programas de Airbus, entre los que destacan los aviones A380, A400M, A300MRTT y los helicópteros Tiger y NH90.
- La compañía refuerza así su estrategia de crecimiento y de optimización de sus servicios a los clientes de la zona centro
Elimco Aerospace, compañía especializada en soluciones tecnológicas de alto valor añadido para el sector aeroespacial, ha inaugurado una nueva delegación en la Comunidad de Madrid, dentro de su estrategia de crecimiento y de mejora en la prestación de servicios a clientes del sector aeronáutico e industrial. Esta nueva sede, situada en el Polígono Industrial Carpetania, en Getafe, se une a las instalaciones de 5.600 metros cuadrados que la empresa tiene ya en el Parque Tecnológico Aeroespacial de Andalucía (Aerópolis), en Sevilla, frente a la Línea de Ensamblaje Final del avión A400M de Airbus.
La apertura de esta nueva sede en el que es actualmente el mayor polo aeronáutico de España proporcionará a Elimco Aerospace una mayor cercanía a sus clientes de la zona centro y permitirá ofrecerles un servicio más personalizado. “Con esta delegación en la Comunidad de Madrid daremos una mayor cobertura de servicios a Airbus, uno de nuestros clientes estratégicos, a la vez que podremos acometer la expansión prevista por la compañía gracias a la cercanía con otros potenciales clientes, tanto del sector aeroespacial como de otras industrias”, señaló Juan Salas, consejero delegado de la firma.
Sobre Elimco Aerospace
Elimco Aerospace es una empresa especializada en la fabricación de sistemas de tierra, sistemas embarcados, así como en el desarrollo de I+D+i y la prestación de servicios de soporte para firmas del sector aeroespacial. Entre sus principales líneas de producción se encuentran los mazos eléctricos, las unidades de control, los sensores y los bancos de test. Fundada en 2003, la compañía participa actualmente en los principales programas de Airbus, entre los que destacan los aviones A380, A400M, A300MRTT y los helicópteros Tiger y NH90.
Carbures ha firmado un segundo contrato con Hyperloop para su tren futurista
Nota de Prensa
Primero fueron los prototipos de las cápsulas de los pasajeros. Ahora es el del tubo por el que viajarán las cápsulas. Carbures ha firmado un segundo contrato con la americana Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) para el desarrollo integral, desde el diseño, ingeniería, tecnología y fabricación, del prototipo de tubo de composite por el que, a modo de vía, circulará la línea Dubái-Abu Dabi de este tren futurista. El contrato le ha sido adjudicado a la tecnológica española en un concurso con otras cuatro compañías que presentaban proyectos de tubo de acero. El prototipo tendrá una longitud total de 700 metros de longitud y estará dotado de miles de sensores inteligentes con capacidad para transmitir información a una central receptora con la que se controlará y facilitará la seguridad de la instalación. El contrato firmado por Carbures y Hyperloop asciende a 2,8 millones de euros y se estima que la entrega del prototipo sea a finales de este año.
La división de Civil Works de Carbures, experta en la ingeniería y diseño de ductos petrolíferos en materiales compuestos, ha competido durante seis meses en un proceso de selección con otras cuatro empresas, que proponían la fabricación del ducto con acero, y ha resultado adjudicataria del proyecto por su ingeniería y capacidad tecnológica-industrial de fabricación de estructuras en materiales compuestos. Este tipo de material ofrece claras ventajas sobre el metal; una mayor resistencia y dureza con incluso una mayor elasticidad por su baja densidad en comparación con el acero, así como una gran capacidad de aislamiento térmico.
El prototipo de ducto o tubo por el que circulará la cápsula tendrá una longitud de unos 700 metros, divididos en segmentos de 12 metros de largo por cuatro metros de diámetro, y un espesor de 32 milímetros y el trazado final será de unos 280 km de tubo (doble circuito) entre los dos países. Además, Carbures va a dotar a esa estructura de miles de sensores que permitirán medir, entre otros parámetros, si el tubo ha sufrido una deformación por la causa que sea, si sufre estrés en los materiales, si existen variaciones de presión interior (es un tubo que está cerrado al vacío), la temperatura exterior, así como otros parámetros de la estructura que permitirán reaccionar de manera preventiva incrementando la seguridad y detectar cualquier anomalía en tiempo real, nada más producirse. Otra de las claves ha sido la incorporación de las estructuras inteligentes de Carbures en el proyecto ha resultado claramente diferenciador sobre el resto de las propuestas presentadas y cobra especial importancia por el lugar en el que se va a instalar este tren futurista: un desierto entre dos ciudades en el que las temperaturas pueden sufrir variaciones de hasta 50 grados.
La ingeniería que exige el proyecto y el cálculo estructural del ducto se ha realizado por los ingenieros de Carbures en México y España, del área de Civil Works, que cuentan con una amplia experiencia en proyectos para ductos petrolíferos en México y en otros proyectos como los duques de Alba, en una obra pionera de ampliación del puerto del Rosario, en las islas Canarias, o la construcción de la cubierta de fibra de carbono para la Fundación Norman Foster en Madrid. El uso de los composites frente al acero trae muchas ventajas en obra civil no sólo por las ventajas de los composites sino también porque facilita la ejecución de los trabajos y reduce las necesidades logísticas de la ejecución como el transporte hasta el lugar de construcción, incluso el mantenimiento es más sencillo al tener una mayor resistencia a los elementos climatológicos.
A nivel tecnológico, se puede decir que no existe en el mundo una construcción igual que ésta: un tubo de estas dimensiones sensorizado que vaya a acoger una cápsula de transporte al vacío. Este contrato es una prueba más del valor añadido de ingeniería y tecnológico-industrial de Carbures y sus ingenieros y trabajadores.
El presidente de Carbures, Rafael Contreras, declara: “Este segundo proyecto que nos encarga Hyperloop supone un espaldarazo a nuestra capacidad tecnológico-industrial 4.0 para los procesos de fabricación de estructuras sensorizadas de última generación. Como compañía tecnológica española es muy gratificante que estemos tan bien posicionados en un proyecto de vanguardia, único, y de la importancia de este en todo el mundo”.
El primer contrato de Carbures con Hyperloop se consiguió mediante la división de Aerospace & Defense de Carbures, a la que Hyperloop adjudicó, en 2017, la fabricación de dichas cápsulas en fibra de carbono. El proyecto en su conjunto es un claro ejemplo de las sinergias que ofrece el modelo de negocio de Carbures, el cual presta soluciones en tres de los mayores sectores a nivel mundial: Aeroespacial, automoción y obra civil. Carbures está aplicando los más estrictos códigos y exigencias de ingeniería y fabricación del sector aeroespacial, adquiridos a lo largo de sus 18 años de experiencia en el sector, en el proceso de fabricación de las cápsulas, que están en la fase de desarrollo y cálculos de ingeniería. Se estima que el proceso de fabricación de una cápsula llegue a su último paso y la estructura entre en el autoclave a finales de este año, aproximadamente.
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies es una empresa americana que espera crear un nuevo sistema de transporte que va a suponer una revolución en la forma de viajar. Es un sistema de transporte ultrarrápido la velocidad que alcanzará será por encima de 1.200 kilómetros por hora, de baja presión y basado en un tubo, que cuenta con el apoyo de los Gobiernos de Australia y Eslovaquia.
Founded
in 2013 by JumpStarter Inc. utilizing JumpStarter’s crowd collaboration
platform, U.S.-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies,
Inc. (HTT) is a global team that aims to bring the world together.
Having recently surpassed $100 million in investment, HTT leverages
technology and a team of more than 800 global experts to bring
disruptive innovation to the traditional transportation industry.
Hyperloop first gained public interest when entrepreneur Elon Musk
published a detailed white paper describing a futuristic mode of
transport that would move people from Los Angeles to San Francisco in
about 30 minutes. Musk handed the concept to the public
asking for entrepreneurs to take over its development while he focused
on his existing projects. Hyperloop Transportation Technologies rose to
the challenge and is pursuing a transportation vision that pairs a
reduced carbon footprint with an increased sense
of connection across the planet.
- Además del prototipo de la cápsula de pasajeros, la americana encarga a la tecnológica española, por 2,8 millones, el prototipo del tubo por el que viajará el tren que unirá Dubái con Abu Dabi
- Carbures Civil Works ha firmado un segundo contrato, por 2,8 millones de euros, con Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) para el desarrollo integral, desde la ingeniería hasta la fabricación del prototipo del ducto para la línea de este tren futurista que conectará Dubái con Abu Dabi.
- El prototipo de tubo se construirá en composite, tendrá una longitud de 700 metros, repartidos en segmentos de 12 metros de largo por cuatro de diámetro y un grosor de pared de 32 milímetros, irá dotados de miles de sensores inteligentes que mejoran el mantenimiento y la seguridad y el plazo estimado de fabricación es de un año.
Primero fueron los prototipos de las cápsulas de los pasajeros. Ahora es el del tubo por el que viajarán las cápsulas. Carbures ha firmado un segundo contrato con la americana Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) para el desarrollo integral, desde el diseño, ingeniería, tecnología y fabricación, del prototipo de tubo de composite por el que, a modo de vía, circulará la línea Dubái-Abu Dabi de este tren futurista. El contrato le ha sido adjudicado a la tecnológica española en un concurso con otras cuatro compañías que presentaban proyectos de tubo de acero. El prototipo tendrá una longitud total de 700 metros de longitud y estará dotado de miles de sensores inteligentes con capacidad para transmitir información a una central receptora con la que se controlará y facilitará la seguridad de la instalación. El contrato firmado por Carbures y Hyperloop asciende a 2,8 millones de euros y se estima que la entrega del prototipo sea a finales de este año.
La división de Civil Works de Carbures, experta en la ingeniería y diseño de ductos petrolíferos en materiales compuestos, ha competido durante seis meses en un proceso de selección con otras cuatro empresas, que proponían la fabricación del ducto con acero, y ha resultado adjudicataria del proyecto por su ingeniería y capacidad tecnológica-industrial de fabricación de estructuras en materiales compuestos. Este tipo de material ofrece claras ventajas sobre el metal; una mayor resistencia y dureza con incluso una mayor elasticidad por su baja densidad en comparación con el acero, así como una gran capacidad de aislamiento térmico.
El prototipo de ducto o tubo por el que circulará la cápsula tendrá una longitud de unos 700 metros, divididos en segmentos de 12 metros de largo por cuatro metros de diámetro, y un espesor de 32 milímetros y el trazado final será de unos 280 km de tubo (doble circuito) entre los dos países. Además, Carbures va a dotar a esa estructura de miles de sensores que permitirán medir, entre otros parámetros, si el tubo ha sufrido una deformación por la causa que sea, si sufre estrés en los materiales, si existen variaciones de presión interior (es un tubo que está cerrado al vacío), la temperatura exterior, así como otros parámetros de la estructura que permitirán reaccionar de manera preventiva incrementando la seguridad y detectar cualquier anomalía en tiempo real, nada más producirse. Otra de las claves ha sido la incorporación de las estructuras inteligentes de Carbures en el proyecto ha resultado claramente diferenciador sobre el resto de las propuestas presentadas y cobra especial importancia por el lugar en el que se va a instalar este tren futurista: un desierto entre dos ciudades en el que las temperaturas pueden sufrir variaciones de hasta 50 grados.
La ingeniería que exige el proyecto y el cálculo estructural del ducto se ha realizado por los ingenieros de Carbures en México y España, del área de Civil Works, que cuentan con una amplia experiencia en proyectos para ductos petrolíferos en México y en otros proyectos como los duques de Alba, en una obra pionera de ampliación del puerto del Rosario, en las islas Canarias, o la construcción de la cubierta de fibra de carbono para la Fundación Norman Foster en Madrid. El uso de los composites frente al acero trae muchas ventajas en obra civil no sólo por las ventajas de los composites sino también porque facilita la ejecución de los trabajos y reduce las necesidades logísticas de la ejecución como el transporte hasta el lugar de construcción, incluso el mantenimiento es más sencillo al tener una mayor resistencia a los elementos climatológicos.
A nivel tecnológico, se puede decir que no existe en el mundo una construcción igual que ésta: un tubo de estas dimensiones sensorizado que vaya a acoger una cápsula de transporte al vacío. Este contrato es una prueba más del valor añadido de ingeniería y tecnológico-industrial de Carbures y sus ingenieros y trabajadores.
El presidente de Carbures, Rafael Contreras, declara: “Este segundo proyecto que nos encarga Hyperloop supone un espaldarazo a nuestra capacidad tecnológico-industrial 4.0 para los procesos de fabricación de estructuras sensorizadas de última generación. Como compañía tecnológica española es muy gratificante que estemos tan bien posicionados en un proyecto de vanguardia, único, y de la importancia de este en todo el mundo”.
El primer contrato de Carbures con Hyperloop se consiguió mediante la división de Aerospace & Defense de Carbures, a la que Hyperloop adjudicó, en 2017, la fabricación de dichas cápsulas en fibra de carbono. El proyecto en su conjunto es un claro ejemplo de las sinergias que ofrece el modelo de negocio de Carbures, el cual presta soluciones en tres de los mayores sectores a nivel mundial: Aeroespacial, automoción y obra civil. Carbures está aplicando los más estrictos códigos y exigencias de ingeniería y fabricación del sector aeroespacial, adquiridos a lo largo de sus 18 años de experiencia en el sector, en el proceso de fabricación de las cápsulas, que están en la fase de desarrollo y cálculos de ingeniería. Se estima que el proceso de fabricación de una cápsula llegue a su último paso y la estructura entre en el autoclave a finales de este año, aproximadamente.
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies es una empresa americana que espera crear un nuevo sistema de transporte que va a suponer una revolución en la forma de viajar. Es un sistema de transporte ultrarrápido la velocidad que alcanzará será por encima de 1.200 kilómetros por hora, de baja presión y basado en un tubo, que cuenta con el apoyo de los Gobiernos de Australia y Eslovaquia.
Sobre Carbures
Carbures
es un grupo industrial especializado en la ingeniería y fabricación de
estructuras con materiales compuestos, como la fibra de carbono, para
los sectores relacionados
con la movilidad, como el aeronáutico, la automoción y el de obra
civil. A lo largo de más de una década, Carbures ha desarrollado una
tecnología propia y unos sistemas que le posicionan como la compañía
líder en Europa en la fabricación, tanto en series largas
como cortas, de piezas de fibra de carbono para los sectores
relacionados con la movilidad, así como elementos estructurales de
construcción.
About Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
lunes, 26 de marzo de 2018
[video] USAF Research Lab shows concepts for 6gen fighter, unmanned loyal wingman and parasite drones
New video released by Air Force Research Lab shows concepts for Loyal Wingman (unmanned fighters as wingmans), Gremlins (parasite UAVs) and sixth-gen fighter.
https://youtu.be/HPZpp_Y6Er8
https://youtu.be/HPZpp_Y6Er8
domingo, 25 de marzo de 2018
US Air Force to begin fighter-mounted laser testing this summer
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US Air Force to begin fighter-mounted laser testing this summer // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Air_Force_to_begin_fighter-mounted_laser_testing_this_summer_999.html
China to build 'world's fastest' wind tunnel
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China to build 'world's fastest' wind tunnel // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_to_build_worlds_fastest_wind_tunnel_999.html
China to launch Long March-5B rocket next year
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China to launch Long March-5B rocket next year // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_to_launch_Long_March_5B_rocket_next_year_999.html
60 years in orbit for 'grapefruit satellite' - the oldest human object in space
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60 years in orbit for 'grapefruit satellite' - the oldest human object in space // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/60_years_in_orbit_for_grapefruit_satellite___the_oldest_human_object_in_space_999.html
US approves $1 billion in Saudi defense contracts
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US approves $1 billion in Saudi defense contracts // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_approves_1_billion_in_Saudi_defense_contracts_999.html
Winglet-equipped C-27J to arrive in 2019
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Winglet-equipped C-27J to arrive in 2019 // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/winglet-equipped-c-27j-to-arrive-in-2019-446950/
Leonardo will from 2019 deliver its C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifter in a new baseline configuration featuring updated avionics and winglets as standard.
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US Congress appropriates a 28% increase in funding for new aircraft
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Congress appropriates a 28% increase in funding for new aircraft // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/congress-appropriates-a-28-increase-in-funding-for-447039/
President Donald Trump signed into law on 23 March a spending bill that adds 143 aircraft, worth $9.5 billion, to what was already requested by the Department of Defence, including 20 additional F-35 Lightning II fighters, 10 F/A-18 Super Hornets, and three KC-46A tanker aircraft.
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes Successful First Flight
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Boeing 737 MAX 7 Completes Successful First Flight // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-03-16-Boeing-737-MAX-7-Completes-Successful-First-Flight
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Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 9
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Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX 9 // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-03-21-Boeing-Delivers-First-737-MAX-9
Lion Air Group takes first delivery; airplane will go into service with Thai Lion Air
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Blade Raises $32m, Teams With Airbus On Urban Helos
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Blade Raises $32m, Teams With Airbus On Urban Helos // AviationWeek.com Commercial Aviation Channel
http://aviationweek.com/awinbizav/blade-raises-32m-teams-airbus-urban-helos
On-demand helicopter service provider Fly Blade has raised $38 million in a Series B financing round that includes investment from Airbus Helicopters.
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PHOTOS: Boeing’s Smallest Modern 737, the MAX 7, Takes its First Flight
Boeing's newest offering, the 737 MAX 7, took to the skies on March 16, an uncharacteristically sunny, blue-sky day for a Boeing first flight — most all of them in recent memory have taken place on truly miserable days. https://www.airlinereporter.com/2018/03/photos-boeings-smallest-737-the-max-7-takes-its-first-flight/
miércoles, 21 de marzo de 2018
AeroMobil unveils Aeromobil 5.0 Flying Car
https://www.aeromobil.com/official-news/detail/aeromobil-unveils-aeromobil-5-0-vtol-concept/
AeroMobil aims to lead the industry with the most comprehensive door-to-door flying car solution covering the first-to-last mile in all weather conditions, for short, medium and longer distances up to 700km in a single journey.
(Bratislava, Slovakia – 21.3.2018) – AeroMobil, an advanced engineering company, today announced the extension of its planned product range with the launch of the AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) concept for shared mobility. Together with the AeroMobil 4.0 STOL (short take-off and landing capability), the company solves the first-to-last mile of personal air transportation, because users are able to switch smoothly between flight and driving mode.
First glance at the electric 4-seater AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL, the flying taxi combining autonomous flight with driving capability.
"The multi-product strategy means we can provide urban travel with the AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL and intra-city travel with the AeroMobil 4.0 STOL. Our strategy solves the limitations of alternative VTOL concepts which are tied to dedicated landing pods rather than also using the existing road infrastructure," said Juraj Vaculik, co-founder and CEO of AeroMobil.
The AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL concept has two electrically driven rotors to ensure safe vertical take-off with horizontal thrust being provided by an electric powered rear mounted pusher propeller. It will seat four passengers providing similar comfort and user experience as next generation electric vehicles. Each occupant will have access to a personalised inflight experience, with flight or drive data and advanced communications and media to ensure occupants stay connected while in the air or on the road.
AeroMobil's international engineering team has more than 400 years of cumulative experience in the automotive and aerospace industries. The team has been able to develop the AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL concept and AeroMobil 4.0 STOL to meet the varied needs of private usage and future flying taxi operators. The AeroMobil 4.0 STOL is currently in the testing phase of the development and deliverse efficient intra-city travel up to 700 km range, which is more than double that of most of electric VTOL passenger drone concepts due to much higher energy efficiency.
"We see flying cars as versatile vehicles that both fly and drive, which is what we will be able to offer with the AeroMobil 4.0 STOL and AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL concept. We plan to deliver the vehicles with the range needed for urban and intra-urban journeys, allowing customers to travel in any weather conditions while maximising the efficiency for flying taxi operators."- said Douglas MacAndrew, CTO of AeroMobil.
Production of the AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL model will follow the AeroMobil 4.0 STOL roll-out which will be available in a limited series to private owners around the world in 2020. The company expects the AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL concept to be available within the next seven to ten years, in line with the reality of building and scaling the infrastructure and regulation for such innovative personal transportation.
"AeroMobil 4.0 STOL uses several patented technologies, a highly innovative combustion engine and has the benefit of using existing aerospace and automotive technology, combined in a unique way, thus achieving far greater energy efficiency, speed and range than any electric VTOL. It is also designed within existing regulation, hence enabling much sooner go-to-market in 2020 than the electric VTOL category, which in general is being mooted as ready for shipment in 2025". – said Patrick Hessel, Chairman, AeroMobil.
The AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL conceptual design will maintain AeroMobil's high standards for comfort and safety from the AeroMobil 4.0 STOL, which in flight mode, will be among the first flying vehicles with airbags, a frontal automotive vehicle crash structure and a parachute. Based on similar design language, it will have an instantly recognisable silhouette, with a modern and desirable exterior with a comparable footprint to a regular car.
Key Features of AeroMobil 5.0 VTOL
1. Vertical take-off and lift assistance motors on the tips of the wings for expanded flight performance and quality
2. Adaptive wings that ensure maximum efficiency in flight, improving safety and maximising electric range
3. Rear extension and control surface for enhanced flight control, stability and in-flight comfort
4. Adaptive suspension geometry for smooth landing and take-off improving occupant comfort
5. Battery package and drivetrain optimisation for fleet use to maximise utilisation in both urban and inter-urban use cases
About AeroMobil
AeroMobil is an advanced engineering company that is commercializing a sophisticated flying car, combining a real car and an aircraft in a single vehicle. AeroMobil aims to make personal transportation vastly more efficient and environmentally friendly by helping to overcome traffic jams in large areas and by allowing significantly faster door-to-door travel for medium distances or in areas with limited road infrastructure. Starting with a first commercial product now the ultimate future vision of the company is to offer Mobility as a Service using the best from the combination of the car, the plane and the computer.
Saudi-UK Agreement Gives Eurofighter A Boost
A follow-on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon from Saudi Arabia could
extend production of the fighter well into the mid-2020s and give the UK
more breathing room as it considers industrial options for a future
combat aircraft. Continue reading http://aviationweek.com/defense/saudi-uk-agreement-gives-eurofighter-boost?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BLpP1lJpVQGm6OMPqK0ccRw%3D%3D
martes, 20 de marzo de 2018
US Air Force adds new deficiencies to KC-46’s list of problems
The service on Thursday evening disclosed two “category one” deficiencies involving the remote vision system and centerline drogue systems, and there is no concrete timeline by which these issues will be fixed, Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek said in an email. Continue reading: https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/03/16/air-force-adds-two-new-deficiencies-to-kc-46s-list-of-problems/
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