miércoles, 6 de junio de 2018
Boeing HorizonX Ventures Invests in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Software Startup Kittyhawk
Press release
CHICAGO, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced its investment in Kittyhawk, a San Francisco, Calif.-based company offering a unified approach to the safe operation of commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Kittyhawk's technology will support development of a UAS Traffic Management System (UTM) that enables piloted and autonomous air vehicles to safely coexist.
Kittyhawk pioneered enterprise software and mobile-based apps that integrate real-time UAS flight operations and management solutions all in one platform. Since its founding in 2015, Kittyhawk has grown its customer base to include industry leaders in media, insurance, energy, rail transportation and fire and emergency management agencies that rely on it for end-to-end drone operations.
"When paired with the broad portfolio of complementary data service offerings within Boeing, Kittyhawk is poised to help us shape the future of safe autonomous flight," said Brian Schettler, managing director of Boeing HorizonX Ventures. "We are excited to explore new capabilities made possible through foresight, expertise and a focus on holistic solutions that support the safe integration of unmanned systems into the national airspace."
Kittyhawk is partnering with Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen to expand unmanned operations by participating in the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC). LAANC is a collaborative effort to create UTM processes that integrate unmanned aircraft, cargo delivery and beyond visual line of sight operations safely into the airspace.
"Boeing's world-renowned aviation expertise and resources will help Kittyhawk continue to mature our enterprise offerings," said Joshua Ziering, founder and chief pilot of Kittyhawk. "Boeing's long history of forging new industries within the aerospace sector will also help as Kittyhawk continues its mission to create robust, open and interoperable standards to empower the commercial drone industry. We have a unique opportunity to pioneer a new aviation industry and having the support of Boeing will give Kittyhawk the resources and expertise we need to be truly disruptive in this space."
Boeing HorizonX Ventures participated in this seed funding round led by Bonfire Ventures, with participation by Freestyle Capital. 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, hybrid-electric propulsion and Internet of Things connectivity.
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 more than 150 countries.
Bombardier Signs Letter of Intent with HK Bellawings Jet Limited for up to 18 Global 6500 and Global 7500 Aircraft
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Bombardier announced today that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for up to 18 Global 6500 and Global 7500 business jets with HK Bellawings Jet Limited, a leading aircraft management company based in Hong Kong. If all firm orders and options are exercised, the transaction would be valued at approximately $1.14 billion U.S. based on 2018 list prices.
“We’re thrilled with the tremendous response we have received since launching our newest Global aircraft just days ago,” said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Our leading Global aircraft will contribute to the continued success of HK Bellawings Jet Limited and its operations in the region.”
“We are glad to announce our letter of intent to purchase 18 Global 6500 and Global 7500 on the first day of EBACE. Global 6500 and Global 7500 are the top-of-the-range aircraft from Bombardier’s latest generation. The two models align with HK Bellawings’ rapid development to be a one-stop business aviation solution, empowering us to reach higher and further in the long run,” HK Bellawings’ President Mr. Zhang Yijia said.
The recently launched Global 6500 jet and the renamed Global 7500 aircraft set the standard with the longest range and the largest cabins in their respective classes—all while offering Bombardier’s signature smooth ride.
The Global 6500 aircraft joins the high-performing Global aircraft family, offering additional range and speed, as well as highly favorable operating costs versus smaller competing aircraft with less range. The Global 6500 can connect Hong Kong or Singapore with London.
The Global 7500 aircraft now has an unmatched range of 7,700 nautical miles, a full 300 nautical miles further than initial commitments. It is the only business aircraft that can connect New York to Hong Kong, and Singapore to San Francisco, nonstop.
Based in Hong Kong, HK Bellawings Jet Limited is a distinguished business jet management company dedicated to providing a diverse array of professional, highly efficient and comprehensive business aviation services and solutions, which include business jet management, aircraft maintenance, travel concierge service, aircraft acquisition service, and business aviation consultancy. They operate a fleet of Challenger and Global business aircraft.
- Newest additions to the Global family demonstrating overwhelmingly positive response from customers and business aircraft industry
- Global 6500 and Global 7500 aircraft are perfectly suited for operations in Asia, offering global reach to key cities around the world
- New aircraft join HK Bellawings Jet Limited’s existing fleet of Challenger and Global business aircraft
Bombardier announced today that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for up to 18 Global 6500 and Global 7500 business jets with HK Bellawings Jet Limited, a leading aircraft management company based in Hong Kong. If all firm orders and options are exercised, the transaction would be valued at approximately $1.14 billion U.S. based on 2018 list prices.
“We’re thrilled with the tremendous response we have received since launching our newest Global aircraft just days ago,” said Peter Likoray, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “Our leading Global aircraft will contribute to the continued success of HK Bellawings Jet Limited and its operations in the region.”
“We are glad to announce our letter of intent to purchase 18 Global 6500 and Global 7500 on the first day of EBACE. Global 6500 and Global 7500 are the top-of-the-range aircraft from Bombardier’s latest generation. The two models align with HK Bellawings’ rapid development to be a one-stop business aviation solution, empowering us to reach higher and further in the long run,” HK Bellawings’ President Mr. Zhang Yijia said.
The recently launched Global 6500 jet and the renamed Global 7500 aircraft set the standard with the longest range and the largest cabins in their respective classes—all while offering Bombardier’s signature smooth ride.
The Global 6500 aircraft joins the high-performing Global aircraft family, offering additional range and speed, as well as highly favorable operating costs versus smaller competing aircraft with less range. The Global 6500 can connect Hong Kong or Singapore with London.
The Global 7500 aircraft now has an unmatched range of 7,700 nautical miles, a full 300 nautical miles further than initial commitments. It is the only business aircraft that can connect New York to Hong Kong, and Singapore to San Francisco, nonstop.
Based in Hong Kong, HK Bellawings Jet Limited is a distinguished business jet management company dedicated to providing a diverse array of professional, highly efficient and comprehensive business aviation services and solutions, which include business jet management, aircraft maintenance, travel concierge service, aircraft acquisition service, and business aviation consultancy. They operate a fleet of Challenger and Global business aircraft.
Embraer Legacy 450 Sets Transatlantic Speed Record between the United States and Europe
Press Release
Geneva, Switzerland, May 30, 2018 – Embraer’s Legacy 450 medium cabin business jet set a new speed record on a recent flight between Portland, Maine in the United States and Farnborough in the United Kingdom, according to the U.S. National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The record-setting flight occurred on March 7, 2018, with two pilots and two passengers on a ferry flight of Embraer’s new Legacy 450 demonstrator aircraft, which debuted at EBACE with new seat designs and the lowest cabin altitude in its class (5,800 ft.).
The flight departed at 9:25 a.m. (EST) from Portland International Jetport Airport (KPWM) and landed at Farnborough Airport (EGLF) at 8:30 p.m. (GMT), achieving an average speed of 521.89 mph (840 kph).
The Legacy 450 landed with fuel reserves in excess of those required for NBAA IFR as well as for critical operations. The flight lasted six hours and five minutes, covering a distance of 2,756 nautical miles (5,105 km).
The Legacy 450 has a full range capability of 2,904 nm (5,378 km) with four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves, and it can operate at up to Mach 0.83 with an altitude ceiling of 45,000 ft. The aircraft’s cabin altitude is the lowest in its class, at 5,800 ft. The aircraft’s environmental control system also preserves a sea-level cabin altitude while flying under 27,050 ft.
The NAA has confirmed this flight as a U.S. record and the flight data along with air traffic control documentation has been submitted to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for validation as a world record.
LEICA CITY MAPPER AIRBORNE SENSOR NOW AVAILABLE CERTIFIED ON TECNAM P2006T SMP
press release
Tecnam announced today June 4th the EASA and FAA certification approval of the Leica City Mapper installation on the P2006T SMP.
The Leica CityMapper is specifically designed for 3D city modelling and urban mapping. It is the world’s first hybrid airborne sensor combining both oblique and nadir imaging as well as a LiDAR system.
The Tecnam P2006T SMP has been produced to support a wide range of special missions and applications, such as search and rescue, reconnaissance, immigration surveillance/border patrol, drug trafficking and law enforcement roles. It is fully able to replace, support and drastically reduce the use of far more expensive and complicated assets such as the deployment of CS/FAR 25 airplanes, helicopters and coast guard vessels. the Tecnam P2006T SMP achieves a step change in the delivering of aerial mapping missions by establishing a cost effective and unique solution for special mission operators.
Unbeatable value, low ownership, operating and maintenance costs coupled with innovative design and combined with the Rotax ‘912S’ engines efficiency ensures the Tecnam P2006T SMP affords high mission reliability as well as lower noise emissions.
With a payload capacity optimized for CityMapper (plus a PAV100 gyro stabilized mount), the Tecnam P2006T SMP can easily perform mapping missions of up to 4 hours with both a pilot and camera operator on board.
The P2006T SMP’s high wing and retractable landing gear allows for a ‘no view obstruction’ for external cameras and operator FoV (Field of View). This potentially may make the difference between mission success and failure or as a worst case, poor collected data package.
“In just four years since we introduced the TECNAM P2006T SMP, it has firmly established itself as the aerial platform of choice with so many operators around the globe. Today with the option of the Leica City Mapper sensor embodiment, the SMP offers our customers the highest quality/price ratio currently available on the market.” said Fabio Russo, Chief Project R&D and Product Development.
More info on the P2006T SMP: https://www.tecnam.com/aircraft/p2006t-smp/
More info on the Leica City Mapper: https://leica-geosystems.com/products/airborne-systems
TECNAM, BRP-ROTAX AND SIEMENS TEAM UP FOR HYBRID PROPULSION FOR GENERAL AVIATION
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Last 17thof May 2018, H3PS(acronym for “High Power High Scalability Aircraft Hybrid Powertrain”) kick off meeting took place in Capua (Italy), at TECNAM headquarters, coordinator of the project. The European Commission and INEA Agency has selected and financed H3PS project among 31 submitted proposals on the call Mobility for Growth (Topic MG-1.4-2016-2017) under HORIZON 2020.
The objective of the project is to put the basis for the development, manufacturing and in-flight test of a parallel hybrid powertrain for General Aviation by the involvement of three European GA market leaders: TECNAM, BRP-ROTAX and SIEMENS. The R&D departments of these three innovative European companies, will join their experience to present a concrete performing alternative to state-of-the-art propulsion that will dramatically reduce environmental impact of today’s General Aviation four seats aircraft.
Through the project’s kick off meeting, participants discussed the status of the research area, project goals, and expectations of the different stakeholders with respect to the project outcome.
Fabio Russo, Head of R&D and Product Development of TECNAM and Project Manager of H3PS, explains the expected impact from H3PS: “We are excited to contribute with H3PS project to the main EU challenges in transportation sector, particularly leadership position of its aeronautics industry and reliable and sustainable air transport system. The project will allow broadening the horizons of knowledge in the field of parallel hybrid propulsion systems. By developing electrical components, including a parallel hybrid drive system for GA segment, the project will introduce the most advanced technologies for all-electric aircraft and thus stimulating innovation. Together with other Research and Innovation Actions funded under H2020 umbrella and focused on development of different hybrid configuration, European aircraft and propulsion leaders will play an essential role both on conventional aircraft efficiency growth as well as on future and most innovative configurations”
Airbus collaborates with Wilhelmsen to develop unmanned aircraft systems for maritime deliveries
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Athens, Airbus and Wilhelmsen Ships Service have entered into a strategic collaboration to drive the development of an end-to-end service for safe deliveries of parcels with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), in the maritime industry.
The announcement was made today at the biennial Posidonia maritime exhibition taking place in Athens, Greece, with the MoU signed by Airbus’ and Wilhelmsen’s representatives.
Skyways is an experimental project aimed at developing a safe and commercially viable aerial unmanned delivery system for use in dense urban cities in its first trial phase. The project is being led by a team in Singapore, where plans are progressing towards the launch of a first trial system at the National University of Singapore in July.
The MoU signature with Wilhelmsen paves the way for the start of a second trial phase which will cover the delivery of goods from the Singapore coast to ships anchored at bay – commonly known as ‘shore-to-ship’.
Under this collaboration, Airbus is the overall Skyways system architect and provider, contributing its expertise in aeronautical vertical lift solutions and experiences from its first trial phase, to develop the UAS for shore-to-ship deliveries. The UAS is an innovative system-of-systems that includes aviation-standard UAVs, ground control stations, air navigation systems, and operational and maintenance procedures. Wilhelmsen, with its wealth of experience in ship agency services, will develop and provide customer services, and ensure compliance of the UAS operations with maritime safety and security regulations.
The initial two-week shore-to-ship pilot trial will begin in the third quarter of 2018, delivering parcels to vessels anchored off the coast of Singapore – one of the world’s busiest ports. Command and delivery centres will be set up at the pier to facilitate the deliveries, with an initial delivery range of up to 3km from the shoreline. A second delivery station will be positioned at an open space in Marina South to extend delivery coverage to more anchored vessels.
Airbus’ Skyways lead Leo Jeoh, said: “This collaboration with Wilhelmsen, the first of its kind in the region, gives us a unique test bed where we can trial, refine and shape the future of shore-to-ship drone technologies. This also serves as an exciting opportunity to bring together the strong domain expertise of both Airbus and Wilhelmsen, to pioneer the future of UAS in the maritime industry.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to be working with a forward thinking, industry leader like Airbus. When we announced last year that we were pursuing drone delivery, we were greeted with a fair amount of scepticism, but our collaboration with Airbus, shows we really do mean business,” said Marius Johansen, Vice President Commercial, Ships Agency at Wilhelmsen Ships Service.
“As an outward looking company, eager to utilise technology to help improve our customers’ experiences, drone delivery is a perfect fit for our agency business. As part of our standard husbandry services, we organise the delivery of essential spares, medical supplies and cash to master via launch boat day in and day out all over the world. Delivery by drone is much more cost effective, quicker, and frankly safer for all involved.”
While drones have already been mooted as one way to deliver items on shore and at sea, the use of UAS in the maritime industry shapes the possibility to enlarge existing ship agency services’ portfolio, increase productivity by up to six times, lower delivery costs by up to 90%, reduce carbon footprint, and significantly mitigate risks of accidents associated with launch-boat deliveries.
About Airbus
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017 it generated revenues of €59 billion restated for IFRS 15 and employed a workforce of around 129,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
Airbus BelugaXL passes ground vibration test
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Transport aircraft one step closer to first flight in summer 2018
The first BelugaXL has passed the Ground Vibration Test (GVT), a requirement for certification of the aircraft that paves the way towards its maiden flight in summer 2018.
The objective of this test is to measure the dynamic behaviour of the aircraft and confirm theoretical models of various flight conditions, such as manoeuvring, flying in gusty conditions and landing. The test data also helps clear the aircraft’s flight enveloppe.
The GVT of the BelugaXL was performed by ONERA in collaboration with DLR over eight testing days using several hundreds of external accelerometers while the aircraft was stimulated by external shakers or seismic exciters.
The BelugaXL was launched in November 2014 to address the transport and ramp-up capacity requirements for Airbus beyond 2019. The new oversize air transporters are based on the A330-200 Freighter, with a large re-use of existing components and equipment. The first of five BelugaXLs will fly in summer 2018 and enter into service in 2019.
lunes, 4 de junio de 2018
Takeaways to be delivered by drone in Shanghai
Food delivery drones have been given the go-ahead in China. Food delivery service Ele.me, owned by Alibaba, has been given permission by the authorities to deliver takeaways by drone along 17 routes in Shanghai's Jinshan Industrial Park. The newly approved routes cover a 22.4 sq mile (58 sq km) a...
Google 'to end' Pentagon Artificial Intelligence project
Google will not renew a contract to do artificial intelligence work for the US Pentagon, company sources say. The decision follows strong opposition in the technology giant's workforce. A number of Google employees resigned and thousands of others signed a protest petition against taking part in ...
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Brexit 'weighing on business investment'
Political uncertainty over Brexit is weighing on business investment, which has fallen to the lowest level for a year, a survey indicates. The research, from manufacturing body EEF and accountancy advisers BDO, said the outlook for UK manufacturers was "slightly more subdued than it has been for ...
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Airlines slash profit forecast over rising costs
Profits at the world's major airlines will be hit this year by rising fuel and labour costs, the industry's trade body has said. The International Air Transport Association has cut its profit forecast for 2018 by 12% to $33.8bn (£25.3bn). IATA, which is holding its annual meeting, said rising int...
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Methane ice dunes found on Pluto by Nasa spacecraft
Scientists say they have found evidence of dunes of frozen methane on Pluto. The research, which is published in the journal Science, suggests that the distant world is more dynamic than previously thought. Pluto's atmosphere was believed to be too thin to create the features familiar in deserts ...
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Space Photos of the Week: A Cruise Around Mars' Hale Crater
This week we're staying close to home, relatively speaking. First, we're swinging by Mars and checking out Hale Crater. This large impact crater was created when some space object—likely an asteroid or a comet—got a bit too close and left this deep, permanent reminder of the encounter on the …
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Why the Soviet space shuttle was left to rot
Just before dawn on the morning of November 15, 1988, the Energiya rocket stood fueled and ready on the launch pad at Baikonur, the Soviet Union's launch site. Mated to the booster was the Buran space shuttle orbiter, ready for its maiden flight. It looked to strongly reminiscent of NASA's Space ...
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Safran Aircraft Engines entrusts a new component of LEAP 1B powerplant to Aciturri
https://www.aciturri.com/en/press-media/news/safran-aircraft-leap-1b
Safran Aircraft Engines has confirmed to Aciturri Aeroengines the commissioning of the Housing Bearing (HB5) of the LEAP 1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for the new 737 MAX single-aisle jetliner.
The component is similar to the HB5 of LEAP 1A, for which we are currently suppliers, and fulfills the same function, although it presents additional complexities.
The production, in which Safran and Aciturri teams have already started working, will reach its maximum level in the second half of 2019 and will take place in our Ircio facilities, where Aeroengines has the machining technology and capabilities of integration needed to address this new project.
The joint forecast demand for HB5 of LEAP 1A and 1B will also require new investments to reinforce Ircio's machining capacity, which we will undertake in 2019 and 2020.
This new contract consolidates the positioning of Aeroengines as a supplier of Safran Aircraft Engines and confirms the customer's confidence in Aciturri the production of critical components.
Safran Aircraft Engines has confirmed to Aciturri Aeroengines the commissioning of the Housing Bearing (HB5) of the LEAP 1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for the new 737 MAX single-aisle jetliner.
The component is similar to the HB5 of LEAP 1A, for which we are currently suppliers, and fulfills the same function, although it presents additional complexities.
The production, in which Safran and Aciturri teams have already started working, will reach its maximum level in the second half of 2019 and will take place in our Ircio facilities, where Aeroengines has the machining technology and capabilities of integration needed to address this new project.
The joint forecast demand for HB5 of LEAP 1A and 1B will also require new investments to reinforce Ircio's machining capacity, which we will undertake in 2019 and 2020.
This new contract consolidates the positioning of Aeroengines as a supplier of Safran Aircraft Engines and confirms the customer's confidence in Aciturri the production of critical components.
Commercial satellite launch service market to grow strongly through 2024
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Commercial satellite launch service market to grow strongly through 2024 // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Commercial_satellite_launch_service_market_to_grow_strongly_through_2024_999.html
Selbyville DE (SPX) Jun 01, 2018
According to a new research report by the market research and strategy consulting firm, Global Market Insights, Inc, the Commercial Satellite Launch Service Market to hit $7bn by 2024. Increasing usage of communication data-based services and GPS systems is driving the commercial satellite launch service market size over the forecast period. These services are adopted by various sectors su
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Space Traffic Management - Oversight, Licensing And Enforcement
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Space Traffic Management - Oversight, Licensing And Enforcement // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Space_Traffic_Management___Oversight_Licensing_And_Enforcement_999.html
Bethesda, MD (SPX) Jun 01, 2018
Soon, another 10,000 new satellites will be launched into the most congested space in the universe. There are already an estimated 100 trillion objects in low-earth orbits, most of these things are debris of varying sizes. However, they have a few things in common. Every orbiting object in the near-earth zone is travelling at speeds in excess of 16,000 MPH. They are all independent and mov
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Russian State Space Giant Roscosmos May Curb Space Program Due to Lack of Funds
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Russian State Space Giant Roscosmos May Curb Space Program Due to Lack of Funds // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Russian_State_Space_Giant_Roscosmos_May_Curb_Space_Program_Due_to_Lack_of_Funds_999.html
Moscow (Sputnik) May 31, 2018
The Russian federal space program might face cuts as the Roscosmos state corporation is likely to suffer funding shortages amounting to 150 billion rubles (almost $2.4 billion) in the next three years, a source in the industry told Sputnik. "The shortages of budgetary funds planned for allocation to Roscosmos from the previous parameters for the next three years is about 150 billion rubles
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Boeing EA-18G Growler Makes its First Appearance in Finland
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Boeing EA-18G Growler Makes its First Appearance in Finland // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-05-31-Boeing-EA-18G-Growler-Makes-its-First-Appearance-in-Finland
A variant of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the Growler airborne electronic attack fighter jet will be showcased at the Finnish Air Force 100th Anniversary Air Show
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Boeing, Safran Agree to Design, Build and Service Auxiliary Power Units
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Boeing, Safran Agree to Design, Build and Service Auxiliary Power Units // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-06-04-Boeing-Safran-Agree-to-Design-Build-and-Service-Auxiliary-Power-Units
New joint venture will leverage capabilities of two aerospace leaders to combine the best technologies and services for customers
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Boeing announces details of $100 million employee education investment
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Boeing announces details of $100 million employee education investment // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-06-04-Boeing-announces-details-of-100-million-employee-education-investment
Crowdsourcing drives new learning programs funded by U.S tax reform savings
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jueves, 31 de mayo de 2018
miércoles, 30 de mayo de 2018
UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions
UK drone users may have to pass online safety tests under legislation being introduced to the Commons on Wednesday. The government also wants to prevent drones from flying above 400ft or within 1km of airport boundaries. The changes, which are set to come into effect between 30 July and 30 Novemb...
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MH370 search to end next week: Malaysian minister
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MH370 search to end next week: Malaysian minister // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/MH370_search_to_end_next_week_Malaysian_minister_999.html
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) May 23, 2018
The search for flight MH370 will end next week, Malaysia's transport minister said Wednesday, more than four years after the plane disappeared and triggered one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. The Malaysia Airlines jet vanished in March 2014 with 239 people - mostly from China - on board, en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. No sign of the jet was found in a 120,000 squar
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Russia to Create Rocket Production Holding on Basis of Roscosmos
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Russia to Create Rocket Production Holding on Basis of Roscosmos // Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Russia_to_Create_Rocket_Production_Holding_on_Basis_of_Roscosmos_999.html
Moscow (Sputnik) May 25, 2018
Russia may create a new rocket production holding on the basis of the Roscosmos state corporation, space industry sources have told Sputnik. "There are plans to create a holding on the basis of Roscosmos state corporation, which will include a number of other directions related to rocket production, such as Concern VKO Almaz-Antei and Tactical Missiles Corporation," the source said.
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[video] Cormorant MEDEVAC and cargo drone shown by Israel Defense Force
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The Israel Defense Force recently showcased its autonomous Cormorant drone, capable of evacuating wounded and delivering cargo.
martes, 29 de mayo de 2018
Airbus wins major NATO communications system contract
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Brussels, 29 May 2018 – The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency has awarded Airbus a € 40 million contract for the delivery of the first phase of the new NATO Communications Infrastructure Project. The contract also includes options for future phases of the project, worth up to € 50 million.
The NATO Communications Infrastructure project will replace a major part of the NATO General Communications System (NGCS), involving 72 NATO sites. It will provide a major upgrade of wide area network protected IP communications across the NATO command structure, NATO headquarters and NATO points of presence in NATO member nations.
The project covers the delivery of upgraded IP access and transport services across different security classifications with significantly increased capacity, quality of service and traffic engineering capabilities. It also covers NATO unclassified voice services through the replacement of old telephony switches by voice over IP telephony at 25 sites.
The design review is estimated to be completed in December 2018 while the first phase of implementation should be completed by the end of 2019.
The NATO Communications Infrastructure Project, together with the IT Modernisation Project and the Enterprise NATO Public Key Infrastructure Project, is part of the wider IT Modernisation Programme which aims to transform NATO's static IT infrastructure into a homogeneous enterprise. It will include customer-funded service delivery systems, with a common service management and control layer, increased levels of virtualisation, modern cloud technology, and appropriate resilience mechanisms.
lunes, 28 de mayo de 2018
British Army flags potential interest in US FVL helicopter programme
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British Army flags potential interest in US FVL helicopter programme // Military news
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/british-army-flags-potential-interest-in-us-fvl-heli-448867/
A senior army officer says the UK military is still evaluating how to replace its combined medium-category transport helicopters, but has warned European industry that unless it develops a future rotorcraft that offers a step-change in speed and range capability, then it may instead select US-built products.
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Boeing Business Jets Grows Order Book With New Sales
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Boeing Business Jets Grows Order Book With New Sales // MediaRoom
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2018-05-28-Boeing-Business-Jets-Grows-Order-Book-With-New-Sales
Four new orders in 2018 continue sales momentum for industry-leading business jet family
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University of Washington creates first insect drones
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University of Washington creates first insect drones // The UAS Magazine
http://uasmagazine.com/articles/1860/university-of-washington-creates-first-insect-drones
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed wireless robotic drones the size of insects that can easily access areas in which even a small UAS could not fit. A swarm of insect drones might one day detect methane leaks.
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New project to create drone software to understand human movement
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New project to create drone software to understand human movement // The UAS Magazine
http://uasmagazine.com/articles/1862/new-project-to-create-drone-software-to-understand-human-movement
University of Nebraska–Lincoln computer scientist Brittany Duncan wants to ease people's discomfort by enabling drones to communicate with the humans around them. Communication could also make drones valuable coworkers in numerous settings.
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Italy power plant deploys automated drone full-time
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Italy power plant deploys automated drone full-time // The UAS Magazine
http://uasmagazine.com/articles/1864/italy-power-plant-deploys-automated-drone-full-time
In Italy, a multinational power company had deployed a drone full-time. Enel, an integrated power company in the global, power, gas and renewables markets has acquired a multi rotor unmanned aircraft system to support operations and maintenance.
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Britain Prioritizing Space-Based Infrastructure
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Britain Prioritizing Space-Based Infrastructure // AviationWeek.com Commercial Aviation Channel
http://aviationweek.com/defense/britain-prioritizing-space-based-infrastructure
Britain exploring development of Galileo alternative because of Brexit concerns.
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Embraer X Wants Input On Initial eVTOL Concept Design
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Embraer X Wants Input On Initial eVTOL Concept Design // AviationWeek.com Commercial Aviation Channel
http://aviationweek.com/awinbizav/embraer-x-wants-input-initial-evtol-concept-design
Embraer will refine its eVTOL urban air mobility design based on industry and public feedback after unveiling its initial concept at the Uber Elevate summit.
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Bombardier lifts veil on details of secret Global project
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ebace-embargoed-until-8pm-bombardier-lifts-veil-on-448924/
Bombardier s dramatic unveiling of the Global 5500 and 6500 at EBACE profoundly reshapes what had seemed like a frozen competitive landscape in the market for super-large and long-range business jets.
Pilatus Attends EBACE with its PC-24 and Series Production is Underway
Press Release
Pilatus will present its latest flagship at this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) from 29 to 31 May in Geneva. Five customers have already received a brand-new PC-24 since deliveries started in February 2018. Series production work on the 84 PC-24s ordered in 2014 is now in full swing at the Pilatus headquarters in Stans.
The positive feedback from the first PC-24 owners is very promising: PlaneSense, the very first customer, took delivery of its PC-24 with serial number 101 in early February 2018 and has already flown over 300 hours. This American fractional ownership company has used its PC-24 at various North American airports, including some at high altitude and with short runways. The PlaneSense experience validates the capability of the PC-24 for tough daily operational use.
Pilatus has planned a total of 23 PC-24 deliveries in 2018. They include an executive version for Jetfly and the Swiss government, and a medevac version for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. The first of the Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft for the RFDS recently took off on its maiden flight.
Post-certification tests underway
The PC-24 prototypes are currently undergoing various post-certification tests. The main focus is on steep approaches and landing-takeoff operations on unmade runways, which require various individual tests. The post-certification test programme is scheduled for completion within the year.
Oscar Schwenk, Chairman of the Board of Directors, comments: “Many aviation experts have already told us that the PC-24 is an exceptional aircraft with excellent flight characteristics. We are now receiving initial feedback from our customers, and we are pleased to report it is extremely positive, too. We have good reason to feel confident! The PC-24 has potential, technical and otherwise, and I can guarantee that we will make our 'darling' even better yet! We intend to re-open the PC-24 order book in the near future, as soon as we are absolutely certain that everything is going as expected.”
About the Super Versatile Jet
The PC-24 is the world’s first ever business jet to come equipped with a cargo door as standard, with the capability to operate in and out of very short runways and unmade strips. It also has an exceptionally spacious cabin with options for configuring the interior to personal requirements. The superb flexibility of the PC-24 opens up an incredible range of possibilities – as a business jet, a medevac aircraft or for other special missions. All of which makes it a truly Super Versatile Jet, an aircraft designed for a multitude of mission profiles and individual needs.
Visitors to EBACE in Geneva will be able to view a series configuration of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet on show at the Pilatus outdoor static display.
Video: Business Aviation Committed to Adoption of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuels
https://youtu.be/FtWLgbT6Po4
The business aviation community has long been dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft, and that commitment is on display during the 2018 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2018) with the introduction of the Business Aviation Guide to the Use of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuels (SAJF). The guide focuses on raising awareness and adoption of available and emerging alternative jet fuel options.
Citation Latitude thrives in Europe, achieves NetJets milestones
press release
GENEVA (May 28, 2018) – Textron Aviation Inc.,
a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is today celebrating two milestones
during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
(EBACE) 2018 — the success of the NetJets European Citation Latitude
fleet, which has recently surpassed 5,000 flight hours, and the delivery
of the ninth NetJets Citation Latitude in
Europe. The Citation Latitude has quickly become one of the world’s
best-selling business jets since entering the market in August 2015, and
is the leader in the midsize segment with more than 124 aircraft flying
globally.
“We are thrilled to celebrate
these milestones with such a valued customer and fierce advocate for the
Citation Latitude,” said Scott Ernest, president and CEO, Textron
Aviation. “The Citation Latitude continues to achieve success across
Europe and has rapidly become the most sought after aircraft in the
NetJets fleet due to its low operating costs and superior cabin comfort —
key attributes for operators and customers alike.”
Since taking its first delivery in 2016, NetJets has amassed more than 50,000 flight hours on its worldwide Latitude fleet.
“The Latitude is one of the
most outstanding midsize cabin jets in the industry. It meets our
Owners’ and our own high standards for performance and safety,” said
Adam Johnson, Chairman and CEO, NetJets. “We are proud to have Latitudes
in our global fleet, as the aircraft’s short-field performance enables
us to access many small general aviation airports, resulting in time
savings that allows our Owners to do more and miss less.”
Textron Aviation delivered 54
Citation Latitude business jets in 2017, securing the aircraft’s ranking
as the most delivered midsize jet in the world for the second
consecutive year, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers
Association (GAMA). The aircraft’s mission flexibility has also ensured
its global popularity across a broad spectrum of fleet operators,
corporate owners and special missions operators. With certification in
43 countries, the global fleet has surpassed 80,000 flight hours.
The Latitude, with a maximum
range of 2,850 nautical miles (5,278 km) and a best-in-class
four-passenger range of 2,700 nautical miles (5,000 km) at high-speed
cruise, is set apart from the competition by its combination of comfort
and efficiency. The aircraft delivers an unrivaled passenger experience
featuring an industry-leading cabin environment distinguished by its
open, spacious and refined design. With a flat floor and six feet of
cabin height, innovation abounds with exceptional features integrated
throughout the aircraft.
Textron Aviation’s wireless
cabin management system equips each passenger with productive
connectivity and entertainment through their personal electronic
devices. Optimizing cabin comfort for passengers and crew alike, the
Latitude features a new cabin cooling system and a new pressurization
system that delivers a 5,950-foot cabin altitude at the aircraft’s
maximum operating altitude of 45,000 feet. Standard seating
configurations comfortably accommodate up to nine passengers. Extended
maintenance intervals yield the lowest direct operating costs in the
midsize segment.
Citation Longitude returns to EBACE, nears FAA certification
press release
GENEVA (May 28, 2018) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is showcasing the company’s new super-midsize Citation Longitude business
jet this week at the European Business Aviation Convention and
Exhibition (EBACE) 2018. Fresh from its circumnavigation of the globe in
March and now nearing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type
certification, Textron Aviation’s flagship Citation Longitude will be on
the vanguard of the FAA's latest certification requirements.
“We’re in the home stretch now
and eager to move one step closer to delivering this new Citation
flagship jet to our excited inaugural customers around the globe,” said
Brad Thress, senior vice president of Engineering. “This is the most
robust certification process we’ve ever been required to conduct for a
Citation, which means we will deliver an exceptionally verified,
clean-sheet aircraft that will thrill pilots and passengers alike. We’re
introducing one of the most thoroughly-researched passenger experiences
— one that will revolutionize the super-midsize category with its low
cabin altitude, class-leading legroom and low decibel cabin sound levels
that are half of its nearest competitor.”
Based upon the FAA's newest
certification requirements, the number of the ground and flight test
conditions to be met by the Longitude program is nearly double the
amount completed on past certification programs. The team used five
aircraft and nearly 50 ground test articles to expedite testing, whereas
previous certification programs featured three aircraft and fewer than
30 ground assets. This innovative approach enabled the program to move
swiftly through the development and certification process, while
affording agility for enhancements driven by customer feedback.
Structural testing as well as
component qualification testing is complete, while flight testing is
wrapping up with nearly 3,000 total hours. The Longitude is built at
Textron Aviation’s headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, where the assembly
line is at full-rate production.
Earlier this year, the
aircraft completed a 31,000-nautical mile world tour, demonstrating its
performance and reliability throughout a broad array of environments
across 12 countries. During the tour, the Longitude made various stops
throughout Europe, including customer visits in Sweden, France, Italy,
Switzerland and the U.K.
“Textron Aviation has more
than 1,700 jets and turboprops based in Europe, so a key element of the
Longitude’s development and certification process has been to seek out
and incorporate feedback from our European operators,” said Rob Scholl,
senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. “They are showing great
interest in the Longitude’s class-leading amenities as well as its low
operating costs, short field performance, cabin comfort and range.”
About the Citation Longitude
With a range of 3,500 nautical
miles (6,482 kilometers) and full fuel payload of 1,600 pounds (726
kilograms), the Citation Longitude is designed to elevate passenger
expectations in the super-midsize class by delivering a quiet cabin, a
low cabin altitude (5,950 feet/1,814 meters), more standard features and
a comfortable, bespoke interior. With seating for up to 12 passengers,
including an optional crew jump seat, the Longitude features a stand-up,
6-foot tall flat-floor cabin. A standard double-club configuration
delivers the most legroom in the super-midsize class. Fully berthable
seats are designed and manufactured in-house and a class-leading walk-in
baggage compartment is accessible throughout the entire flight.
State-of-the-art cabin technology enables passengers to manage their
environment and entertainment from any mobile device, while high-speed
internet maximizes in-flight productivity.
The clean-sheet design of the
Longitude integrates the latest technology throughout the aircraft,
delivering what is anticipated to be the lowest ownership cost in its
class. It features the next evolution of the Garmin G5000 flight deck
and is powered by FADEC-equipped Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines
featuring fully integrated autothrottles with envelope protection. With
Garmin’s new Head-up Display (GHD 2100) and enhanced vision capability,
the Longitude facilitates eyes-up flying. The spacious cockpit
incorporates easier access and an ergonomic design that fully focuses on
crew comfort and efficiency.
No super-midsize business jet
offers more range, greater payload or higher cruise speed at a lower
expected total ownership cost. The Longitude is designed to feature the
longest maintenance intervals in its class — 800 hours or 18 months —
expected to make it the most cost effective aircraft to operate in its
category.
Textron Aviation’s Cessna Denali enters new phase of development; company builds first flight test articles
press release
GENEVA (May 28, 2018) – Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today updated the development status of its new high-performance Cessna Denali single-engine turboprop during the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) 2018. Fabrication of the nose section, fuselage, wings and tail cone of the first three flying prototypes is underway, paving the way for the aircraft to enter the market with best-in-class performance.
Program engineers are busy building and testing initial flight test articles using production assembly tools manufactured in-house, and continue to conduct static and fatigue tests on ground test articles.
“The clean-sheet Denali is unlike any other aircraft in its class in terms of advanced technology and performance. For that reason, we’re seeing great interest throughout Europe from piston owners looking to step up to more performance, as well as from turboprop operators,” said Rob Scholl, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. “In the development of this aircraft, we’re combining proven processes used to design and develop our newest Citation jets with the innovative technology of GE’s new Catalyst engine to deliver customers a best-in-class aircraft.”
Throughout the program’s development, Textron Aviation has integrated new automation and robotic technologies into production, increasing product quality and efficiency throughout the assembly line. The company looks forward to achieving the first wing mate and completing the prototype airframes as the program nears first flight targeted for early 2019.
The Denali will be equipped with the first clean-sheet turboprop engine to hit the business and general aviation market in more than 30 years – the GE Catalyst. GE Aviation announced first engine runs of its all-new advanced turboprop engine in late 2017.
About the Denali
Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots and full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds, the Denali will have a range of 1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers and will be able to fly nonstop from London to Moscow, Los Angeles to Chicago or New York to Miami. From Geneva, the Denali will be able to fly nonstop to nearly any major European city, including Athens and Moscow.
A first for aircraft in this class, the FADEC-equipped, 1,240 shaft horse-power GE Catalyst engine will ease pilot workload with its single-lever power and propeller control. The airplane will be equipped with McCauley’s new 105-inch diameter composite, 5-blade, constant speed propeller, which features full feathering with reversible pitch and ice protection. The engine is designed to deliver an initial 4,000-hour time between overhaul and offer class-leading performance retention for an outstanding hot/high capability.
The Denali will feature the Garmin G3000 intuitive touchscreen avionics suite and will include three large high-resolution displays with split-screen capability. The G3000 flight deck will include a solid-state weather radar, advanced Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS) and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities, ensuring compliance with the FAA’s NexGen air traffic control requirements.
The Denali’s flat floor cabin is the largest in its segment and is designed to easily convert between passenger and cargo configurations. The Denali’s cabin will feature an executive seating configuration of six individual reclining seats, club-configuration tables and refreshment unit or a commuter style seating layout with nine individual forward facing seats. The aircraft will boast a digital pressurization system maintaining a class-leading 6,130-foot cabin altitude at a service ceiling of 31,000 feet.
First in this class of aircraft, the Denali equips customers with an optional, externally serviceable belted lavatory with pocket door enclosure located in the back of the cabin. Denali customers will also enjoy very large cabin windows, interior LED lighting, a forward refreshment cabinet and an in-flight accessible baggage compartment.
Denali customers will have access to Textron Aviation’s unmatched global support network. Dedicated to complete life-cycle support, the company’s factory-direct service centers are staffed with expert service engineers offering maintenance, inspections, parts, repairs, avionic upgrades, equipment installations, refurbishments and other specialized services. Textron Aviation also offers a mobile support program featuring more than 60 mobile service units, a fleet of rapid-response support aircraft, and on-site service technicians and support.
Embraer certifies and delivers first Phenom 300E - new model of most-delivered light business jet for past 6 years
press release
Melbourne, Florida, March 29, 2018 – Embraer has delivered the first new Phenom 300E business jet, having received its type certificate in the first quarter from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC – Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil). The new light jet model was launched—and debuted—at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in October 2017. The new aircraft is designated “E” for “Enhanced” in reference to its entirely redesigned cabin and the addition of the industry-leading nice® HD CMS/IFE (Cabin Management System/InFlight Entertainment) by Lufthansa Technik. The Phenom 300, the new model’s successful predecessor, has been the best-selling and most delivered light business jet for the last six years.
“We are thrilled to deliver the first Phenom 300E on schedule, only five months after its launch, with overwhelming positive reviews from customers and the market,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “I want to congratulate our teams, who have so passionately worked to bring to market yet another best-seller, delivering true value to customers. I am also elated for our first Phenom 300E owner, a return customer who will enjoy an even more elevated customer experience with all the truly innovative value in this amazing new aircraft.”
“The Phenom 300E is an elegant and comfortable aircraft that is the best match for our travel needs throughout Africa,” said Mr. John McCormick, a South Africa businessman. “The interior architecture and design are modern and all the customization options allowed us to make the aircraft perfect for us. The Phenom 300 has served us quite well and we’re even more excited to fly the Phenom 300E home.”
The Phenom 300E inherits the Embraer DNA Design, first introduced in its larger siblings, the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 midsize jets. The application of this design in the Phenom 300E rendered a more spacious cabin with more customization options and ease of maintainability. Starting with the new Embraer-designed and manufactured seats, the aircraft offers unmatched comfort and personalization in its class. The seat profile, with enhanced headrest, retractable armrest, along with the new table, side ledge, side wall, and valance designs, optimize passenger mobility in the cabin with expanded aisle clearance and increased cabin space. The new seats in the Phenom 300E feature broader backs for greater support, extendable headrests with bolsters, and extendable leg rests for improved ergonomics. The aircraft’s seats were designed and engineered by Embraer and are being manufactured at Embraer Aero Seating Technologies, in Titusville, Florida.
The Phenom 300E features an industry-exclusive upper technology panel (upper tech panel) along the centerline of the aircraft’s ceiling, significantly improving passenger ergonomics. The innovative upper tech panel presents passengers with pertinent inflight information, while allowing for convenient interaction with cabin management controls, as well as the option of inflight entertainment with audio and video on demand via two slender swing-down seven-inch displays. The unit also offers an enhanced cabin lighting scheme, with a broad range of ambient mood selections, as well as integrates sleek, silent gaspers enhancing acoustic comfort.
Bluetooth connectivity also allows passengers to view inflight information on their personal devices. About the Phenom 300E The Phenom 300E performs among the top light jets, with a high speed cruise of 453 knots and a six-occupant range of 1,971 nautical miles (3,650 km) with NBAA IFR reserves. With the best climb and field performance in its class, the Phenom 300E costs less to operate and maintain than its peers. The aircraft is capable of flying at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters), powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines with 3,200 pounds of thrust each. The Phenom 300E offers a spacious cabin with the Embraer DNA Design and the largest baggage compartment in its category.
The largest windows in the class deliver abundant natural lighting in the cabin as well as in the private lavatory. The comfort of the seats, with recline and full movement capability, is enhanced by the best pressurization among light jets (6,600 ft. maximum cabin altitude). The Phenom 300E features distinct temperature zones for pilots and passengers, a wardrobe and refreshment center, voice and data communications options, and an entertainment system. The pilot-friendly cockpit enables single-pilot operation and offers the advanced Prodigy Touch Flight Deck, based on the acclaimed Garmin 3000 avionics suite. The features it carries from a class above include single-point refueling, externally serviced lavatory, and an air stair.
About Embraer Executive Jets
Embraer is one of the world’s leading executive jet manufacturers, having entered the business aviation market in 2000 with the Legacy jet, which led to the launch of Embraer Executive Jets in 2005. Its portfolio, the broadest in the market, consists of the entry-level Phenom 100EV and the light Phenom 300E jet, the medium cabin Legacy 450 and Legacy 450, the large Legacy 650E, and the ultra-large Lineage 1000E. Embraer Executive Jets’ global fleet exceeds 1,100 aircraft, which are in operation in more than 70 countries and are supported by the Company’s global Customer Support and Services network of over 70 owned and authorized service centers, complemented by a 24/7 Contact Center, at its headquarters, in Brazil.
About Embraer Embraer is a global company headquartered in Brazil with businesses in commercial and executive aviation, defense & security. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing customer support and services. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. About every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Melbourne, Florida, March 29, 2018 – Embraer has delivered the first new Phenom 300E business jet, having received its type certificate in the first quarter from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC – Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil). The new light jet model was launched—and debuted—at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in October 2017. The new aircraft is designated “E” for “Enhanced” in reference to its entirely redesigned cabin and the addition of the industry-leading nice® HD CMS/IFE (Cabin Management System/InFlight Entertainment) by Lufthansa Technik. The Phenom 300, the new model’s successful predecessor, has been the best-selling and most delivered light business jet for the last six years.
“We are thrilled to deliver the first Phenom 300E on schedule, only five months after its launch, with overwhelming positive reviews from customers and the market,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “I want to congratulate our teams, who have so passionately worked to bring to market yet another best-seller, delivering true value to customers. I am also elated for our first Phenom 300E owner, a return customer who will enjoy an even more elevated customer experience with all the truly innovative value in this amazing new aircraft.”
“The Phenom 300E is an elegant and comfortable aircraft that is the best match for our travel needs throughout Africa,” said Mr. John McCormick, a South Africa businessman. “The interior architecture and design are modern and all the customization options allowed us to make the aircraft perfect for us. The Phenom 300 has served us quite well and we’re even more excited to fly the Phenom 300E home.”
The Phenom 300E inherits the Embraer DNA Design, first introduced in its larger siblings, the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 midsize jets. The application of this design in the Phenom 300E rendered a more spacious cabin with more customization options and ease of maintainability. Starting with the new Embraer-designed and manufactured seats, the aircraft offers unmatched comfort and personalization in its class. The seat profile, with enhanced headrest, retractable armrest, along with the new table, side ledge, side wall, and valance designs, optimize passenger mobility in the cabin with expanded aisle clearance and increased cabin space. The new seats in the Phenom 300E feature broader backs for greater support, extendable headrests with bolsters, and extendable leg rests for improved ergonomics. The aircraft’s seats were designed and engineered by Embraer and are being manufactured at Embraer Aero Seating Technologies, in Titusville, Florida.
The Phenom 300E features an industry-exclusive upper technology panel (upper tech panel) along the centerline of the aircraft’s ceiling, significantly improving passenger ergonomics. The innovative upper tech panel presents passengers with pertinent inflight information, while allowing for convenient interaction with cabin management controls, as well as the option of inflight entertainment with audio and video on demand via two slender swing-down seven-inch displays. The unit also offers an enhanced cabin lighting scheme, with a broad range of ambient mood selections, as well as integrates sleek, silent gaspers enhancing acoustic comfort.
Bluetooth connectivity also allows passengers to view inflight information on their personal devices. About the Phenom 300E The Phenom 300E performs among the top light jets, with a high speed cruise of 453 knots and a six-occupant range of 1,971 nautical miles (3,650 km) with NBAA IFR reserves. With the best climb and field performance in its class, the Phenom 300E costs less to operate and maintain than its peers. The aircraft is capable of flying at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters), powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines with 3,200 pounds of thrust each. The Phenom 300E offers a spacious cabin with the Embraer DNA Design and the largest baggage compartment in its category.
The largest windows in the class deliver abundant natural lighting in the cabin as well as in the private lavatory. The comfort of the seats, with recline and full movement capability, is enhanced by the best pressurization among light jets (6,600 ft. maximum cabin altitude). The Phenom 300E features distinct temperature zones for pilots and passengers, a wardrobe and refreshment center, voice and data communications options, and an entertainment system. The pilot-friendly cockpit enables single-pilot operation and offers the advanced Prodigy Touch Flight Deck, based on the acclaimed Garmin 3000 avionics suite. The features it carries from a class above include single-point refueling, externally serviced lavatory, and an air stair.
About Embraer Executive Jets
Embraer is one of the world’s leading executive jet manufacturers, having entered the business aviation market in 2000 with the Legacy jet, which led to the launch of Embraer Executive Jets in 2005. Its portfolio, the broadest in the market, consists of the entry-level Phenom 100EV and the light Phenom 300E jet, the medium cabin Legacy 450 and Legacy 450, the large Legacy 650E, and the ultra-large Lineage 1000E. Embraer Executive Jets’ global fleet exceeds 1,100 aircraft, which are in operation in more than 70 countries and are supported by the Company’s global Customer Support and Services network of over 70 owned and authorized service centers, complemented by a 24/7 Contact Center, at its headquarters, in Brazil.
About Embraer Embraer is a global company headquartered in Brazil with businesses in commercial and executive aviation, defense & security. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing customer support and services. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. About every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
airBaltic Orders up to 60 Bombardier CS300 Aircraft
Press Release
ll-C Series fleet is the backbone of airBaltic’s new business plan – Destination 2025
Order brings the C Series firm order book to over 400 aircraft
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Air Baltic Corporation AS (airBaltic) announced today that the parties have executed a firm purchase agreement for the sale and purchase of 30 CS300 aircraft with options and purchase rights for an additional 30 aircraft of the same type.
Based on the list price of the CS300 aircraft, the firm order is valued at approximately US$ 2.9 billion. This amount would increase to nearly US$5.9 billion should all 15 options and 15 purchase rights be exercised.
“As the C Series aircraft program continues to gain market acceptance, this significant reorder from our CS300 launch operator is a strong testimony to the aircraft’s exceptional in-service performance,”said Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “Furthermore, we are proud that the CS300 has helped airBaltic maintain its position as one of the world’s most punctual airlines. The C Series aircraft is at the forefront of the small single-aisle market, and airBaltic played a key role in demonstrating its value. In the last 18 months, we have witnessed airBaltic’s growing leadership in the market, and we wish the airline further success with its expanded CS300 fleet.”
With this order, airBaltic becomes the largest European C Series customer and the second largest customer worldwide with 50 aircraft on firm order. The airline’s new business plan relies on significant expansion of routes from all three Baltic countries – Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
“As an early adopter of the C Series, we took a forward-looking decision on advanced technology to support our turnaround plan leading to sustainable profitability, and today we are benefiting from the most fuel-efficient small single-aisle aircraft. With demonstrated fuel savings of more than 22 percent, the CS300 aircraft plays a vital role in maintaining our operating cost at a low level. In 2017, we experienced outstanding growth and showed the world the unique capabilities and comfort of this innovative aircraft. We successfully executed our fleet modernization strategy, and are excited to further grow our fleet up to 80 CS300 aircraft while phasing out our other aircraft types in the next three years,” said Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer, airBaltic.
“We are now commencing the implementation of our next business strategy – Destination 2025, which foresees airBaltic expanding the map of its operations. A critical part of this new strategy is the introduction of a larger and exclusive fleet of all-CS300 aircraft, which are the most suitable aircraft for the markets in which we operate,” he added.
“2017 was the most successful year in the history of airBaltic during which the company achieved exceptional operational and financial results. This serves as solid proof of the success of the airline’s business strategy and operating model,” said Uldis Augulis, Minister of Transport, Republic of Latvia. “The new order is the largest investment in Latvia’s history and plays an important role in the development of the air infrastructure of the Baltic region with wide-ranging effects on exports, economy and jobs.”
Deliveries pertaining to this new order are scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2019. Prior to this order, airBaltic had ordered 20 CS300 aircraft. The airline is currently operating revenue service with eight CS300 aircraft.
Lufthansa Group firms up order for six more A320neo and three A320ceo
Press Release
Takes Group’s order to 122 A320neo family aircraft and 273 A320ceo family
Lufthansa Group has firmed-up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board at the beginning of May. The latest agreement brings Lufthansa Group’s total order for the A320neo to 122 (77 A320neo and 45 A321neo). In addition, the airline signed an order for three more A320ceo, bringing the Group’s A320ceo orders to 273. With a total of 395 A320 Family aircraft on order, the Lufthansa Group is also Airbus’ biggest A320 operator with nearly 400 A320 Family aircraft in service. Lufthansa was the launch operator of the A320neo.
“We are delighted to see this additional order from our biggest A320 operator Lufthansa Group”, says Eric Schulz, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “Benefitting from the Airbus commonality and the A320 Family’s efficiency and environmental credentials such as reduced noise, lower fuel-burn and emissions, we are pleased the airline has decided to come back for more.”
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 more than 6,000 orders received from 100 customers since its launch in 2010, the A320neo Family has captured some 60 percent share of the market.
Airbus teams up to develop Space CARBon Observatory (SCARBO)
press release
Delivering miniaturised payloads for smallsat constellations
Improved frequency and lower costs to monitor anthropogenic greenhouse gases from Space
Toulouse, 25/05/2018 – The SCARBO (Space CARBon Observatory) project for improved measurement of greenhouse gases has been officially kicked off. It is funded by the European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 Programme and will be implemented by a consortium of seven European organisations led by Airbus.
The project aims at solving a key challenge of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs) monitoring from Space: improvement of the temporal revisit over the various sites of interest while increasing the accuracy and resolution of measurements. This is envisaged by implementing a novel miniaturised static spectrometer concept on a constellation of small satellites coupled with aerosol sensors and high end reference instruments.
A few days ago the consortium held its first User Advisory Board at Airbus in Toulouse, France, to ensure all key users’ needs (international, national and local institutions, European Commission, downstream industry and Space Agencies) are considered in the solution definition.
“The emerging policy needs for anthropogenic greenhouse gases monitoring from Space call for frequent observations, high accuracy and spatial resolution. To this end the Commission is currently considering to possibly expand its constellation of Copernicus satellites. With SCARBO, we could go beyond what Copernicus can do and complement the tremendous data provided by the Sentinels,” said Hugo Zunker, Copernicus Policy officer at the European Commission.
“Airbus is thrilled to lead this initiative, which is part of our continuous drive to bring disruptive technology to the space business by seeking new flexible and affordable solutions. We are strongly committed to the world’s effort to combat climate change and its impacts to our planet: with SCARBO we are proud to contribute to the United Nations’ “17 Sustainable Development Goals” adopted at the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Our long experience in environmental missions, and especially our strong involvement in the Copernicus programme, will be a great asset for SCARBO,” said Mathilde Royer-Germain, Head of Earth Observation, Navigation and Science in Airbus Space Systems.
The overall measurement concept will be experimentally validated through a dedicated airborne campaign with instrument prototypes in 2020. SCARBO is expected to be ready to work as a complementary system with the second generation of Copernicus satellites within a decade.
The consortium will assess commercial perspectives beyond institutional use of its data products at global, regional and local scales.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s H2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 769032.
Airbus Appoints Eduardo Dominguez Puerta Head of Urban Air Mobility
Press Release
Integrates various UAM activities with new Munich-based unit
Toulouse, 28 May 2018 – Airbus (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Eduardo Dominguez Puerta, 40, Head of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), a new Airbus unit, effective 1 June 2018. In his new function, he will report to Patrick de Castelbajac, Executive Vice President Strategy and International.
With this appointment, Airbus is integrating all its UAM activities – except its current air vehicle projects – through the set-up of a new unit to foster coordination both vis-à-vis internal as well as external parties such as Certification Authorities, Customers, Partners and Suppliers. Based in Munich, the UAM unit will be operating in proximity of the company’s Corporate Technology Office and Unmanned Aerial Systems in Ottobrunn as well as the company’s helicopter plant in Donauwörth.
Currently ongoing vehicle projects will remain in their respective business units and will now be coordinated by the UAM unit. These include
· CityAirbus, an electrically-powered Vertical Take-off and Landing air vehicle demonstrator (eVTOL), developed by Airbus Helicopters;
· Vahana, a self-piloted eVTOL small passenger aircraft, developed by A3, the company’s US-based Innovation Centre in Silicon Valley;
· VOOM, the world’s premier on-demand helicopter booking platform.
“After a two-year exploratory phase we now need to gear up, build partnerships with various stakeholders, including air safety agencies, and define and conduct pilot projects. While we continue our vehicle projects, the new unit will be platform-agnostic and open for cooperation with other vehicle manufacturers,” said Tom Enders, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus. “Eduardo with his broad experience is the right person to lead us into the new phase.”
Eduardo Dominguez Puerta joined Airbus in 2002 and has held various operational management positions including overseeing Supplier Development and Lean Management. Before heading New Business Strategy at Airbus, Eduardo Dominguez Puerta was instrumental in setting up operations of A3 where he served as Chief Operating Officer. He received a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Spain in 2002.
Integrates various UAM activities with new Munich-based unit
Toulouse, 28 May 2018 – Airbus (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Eduardo Dominguez Puerta, 40, Head of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), a new Airbus unit, effective 1 June 2018. In his new function, he will report to Patrick de Castelbajac, Executive Vice President Strategy and International.
With this appointment, Airbus is integrating all its UAM activities – except its current air vehicle projects – through the set-up of a new unit to foster coordination both vis-à-vis internal as well as external parties such as Certification Authorities, Customers, Partners and Suppliers. Based in Munich, the UAM unit will be operating in proximity of the company’s Corporate Technology Office and Unmanned Aerial Systems in Ottobrunn as well as the company’s helicopter plant in Donauwörth.
Currently ongoing vehicle projects will remain in their respective business units and will now be coordinated by the UAM unit. These include
· CityAirbus, an electrically-powered Vertical Take-off and Landing air vehicle demonstrator (eVTOL), developed by Airbus Helicopters;
· Vahana, a self-piloted eVTOL small passenger aircraft, developed by A3, the company’s US-based Innovation Centre in Silicon Valley;
· VOOM, the world’s premier on-demand helicopter booking platform.
“After a two-year exploratory phase we now need to gear up, build partnerships with various stakeholders, including air safety agencies, and define and conduct pilot projects. While we continue our vehicle projects, the new unit will be platform-agnostic and open for cooperation with other vehicle manufacturers,” said Tom Enders, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus. “Eduardo with his broad experience is the right person to lead us into the new phase.”
Eduardo Dominguez Puerta joined Airbus in 2002 and has held various operational management positions including overseeing Supplier Development and Lean Management. Before heading New Business Strategy at Airbus, Eduardo Dominguez Puerta was instrumental in setting up operations of A3 where he served as Chief Operating Officer. He received a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Spain in 2002.
[España] Los vehículos terrestres no tripulados también se desplegarán en UNVEX S&D 2018
Nota de Prensa
En UNVEX S&D 2018, la primera cumbre europea de sistemas autónomos no tripulados, también se podrán conocer las últimas novedades dentro del sector de los vehículos terrestres no tripulados y que también se enmarcan dentro de lo que ya se conoce como NERTRA (Nueva Era del Transporte).
En la cumbre se presentará el proyecto Remote-Drive el primer vehículo militar no tripulado realizado en España. Este UGV (Vehículo Terrestre No Tripulado por sus siglas en inglés) ha sido desarrollado por el Instituto de Investigación del Automóvil (INSIA) de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) y ha sido financiado por la Dirección General de Armamento y Material (DGAM) por medio del programa COINCIDENTE.
El hito que va a tener lugar en la cumbre europea es la integración de dos elementos, el UGV y la torre remota de armas ‘Guardian 2’, como “carga de pago”, lo que supone el primer UGV armado (Combat UGV). Escribano ha desarrollado esta estación estabilizada remotamente tripulada y el vehículo sobre el que se ha realizado el proyecto Remote-Drive es un URO VAMTAC, en servicio en el Ejército de Tierra español.
En el transporte se ha instalado el correspondiente kit que le otorga la capacidad de “drive-by-wire” y que ejerce control sobre el acelerador y el freno, la dirección y la palanca de cambio de marchas. De esta forma este vehículo se podrá controlar de manera remota a través de un puesto de conducción fuera del vehículo o de forma autónoma siguiendo una ruta preprogramada. Adicionalmente, dispone del sensor LIDAR para detectar obstáculos que se encuentren delante del vehículo, en el momento en el que se encuentra con uno de ellos procede a la detención automática y se traspasa el control al operador externo, que será el encargado de decidir si continúa o toma el control para esquivar el obstáculo.
Transición a la NERTRA
Uno de los temas que se tratará dentro de UNVEX S&D 2018 será la Nueva Era del Transporte (NERTRA) que supone todo un cambio en la forma que tenemos de comprender los desplazamientos. A nivel económico supondrá un impulso para el nacimiento de nuevos sectores industriales y dará un nuevo valor al tejido empresarial que esté implicado en ello.Los vehículos autónomos, ya sean terrestres, aéreos o marítimos están comenzando a ser una realidad, todavía es una tecnología joven pero en un breve espacio de tiempo le llegará la madurez y con ella un gran impacto económico, tecnológico e industrial.
- Se presentará el Remote-Drive, el primer vehículo militar no tripulado que se ha desarrollado en España.
- La Nueva Era del Transporte será uno de los temas relevantes que supone un cambio en la forma de entender los desplazamientos.
En UNVEX S&D 2018, la primera cumbre europea de sistemas autónomos no tripulados, también se podrán conocer las últimas novedades dentro del sector de los vehículos terrestres no tripulados y que también se enmarcan dentro de lo que ya se conoce como NERTRA (Nueva Era del Transporte).
En la cumbre se presentará el proyecto Remote-Drive el primer vehículo militar no tripulado realizado en España. Este UGV (Vehículo Terrestre No Tripulado por sus siglas en inglés) ha sido desarrollado por el Instituto de Investigación del Automóvil (INSIA) de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) y ha sido financiado por la Dirección General de Armamento y Material (DGAM) por medio del programa COINCIDENTE.
El hito que va a tener lugar en la cumbre europea es la integración de dos elementos, el UGV y la torre remota de armas ‘Guardian 2’, como “carga de pago”, lo que supone el primer UGV armado (Combat UGV). Escribano ha desarrollado esta estación estabilizada remotamente tripulada y el vehículo sobre el que se ha realizado el proyecto Remote-Drive es un URO VAMTAC, en servicio en el Ejército de Tierra español.
En el transporte se ha instalado el correspondiente kit que le otorga la capacidad de “drive-by-wire” y que ejerce control sobre el acelerador y el freno, la dirección y la palanca de cambio de marchas. De esta forma este vehículo se podrá controlar de manera remota a través de un puesto de conducción fuera del vehículo o de forma autónoma siguiendo una ruta preprogramada. Adicionalmente, dispone del sensor LIDAR para detectar obstáculos que se encuentren delante del vehículo, en el momento en el que se encuentra con uno de ellos procede a la detención automática y se traspasa el control al operador externo, que será el encargado de decidir si continúa o toma el control para esquivar el obstáculo.
Transición a la NERTRA
Uno de los temas que se tratará dentro de UNVEX S&D 2018 será la Nueva Era del Transporte (NERTRA) que supone todo un cambio en la forma que tenemos de comprender los desplazamientos. A nivel económico supondrá un impulso para el nacimiento de nuevos sectores industriales y dará un nuevo valor al tejido empresarial que esté implicado en ello.Los vehículos autónomos, ya sean terrestres, aéreos o marítimos están comenzando a ser una realidad, todavía es una tecnología joven pero en un breve espacio de tiempo le llegará la madurez y con ella un gran impacto económico, tecnológico e industrial.
[España] El Secretario de Estado de Defensa inaugura mañana UNVEX 2018 para presentar las últimas novedades en vehículos remotamente tripulados
Nota de Prensa
El Secretario de Estado de Defensa inaugura UNVEX 2018 para presentar las últimas novedades en vehículos remotamente tripulados
Esta cumbre contará con la presencia de representantes de la Comisión Europea, la Agencia Europea de Defensa, OTAN y las principales empresas del sector.
Por la tarde tendrán lugar las demostraciones de vuelo de los RPAS en la Base Aérea “Virgen del Camino”
León 28 de mayo de 2018.- El martes 29 de mayo dará comienzo UNVEX S&D 2018, la Primera cumbre europea de Sistemas Autónomos o Remotamente Tripulados (RPAS), que tendrá lugar en León en el nuevo Palacio de Exposiciones y en las bases ‘Virgen del Camino’ y ‘Conde de Gazola’.
Este evento será inaugurado por el Secretario de Estado de Defensa (SEDEF) D. Agustín Conde y por el alcalde de León D. Antonio Silván. A este respecto el alcalde comentó: “Estamos encantados de que UNVEX S&D 2018 haya elegido a León para celebrar su quinta edición en nuestro nuevo centro de Exposiciones que ofrece unas modernas instalaciones en las que se podrán llevar a cabo todas las exposiciones y conferencias”.
A ellos se les unirán representantes de la Comisión Europea, la Organización Conjunta de Cooperación en Materia de Armamento (OCCAR), la Agencia Europea de Armamento (EDA) o la OTAN (MARCOM, NSPA Y AGS) entre otros. Además, UNVEX S&D 2018 cuenta con el apoyo del Ministerio de Defensa y del Interior que colaborarán con este evento, tanto es así que María Dolores Cospedal, la Ministra de Defensa, ha aceptado ser Presidenta de Honor.
Tras los actos de inauguración comenzarán las diferentes conferencias que tendrán como hilo conductor el análisis del panorama internacional actual de estas nuevas tecnologías, así como los programas que existen para llevar a cabo la colaboración a escala global de los principales actores de este sector, la doctrina para el empleo de estos sistemas no tripulados y las iniciativas que se van a desarrollar con este tipo de tecnología dedicada a la Defensa y Seguridad.
Este evento contará con la participación de grandes empresas, tanto nacionales como internacionales, que cuentan con un alto reconocimiento a nivel europeo, así los asistentes podrán conocer de primera mano el trabajo que realizan compañías como Indra, Thales, General Atomics, Sener, Aertec, Everis, Expal o Aeronautics entre otras. Estas firmas mostrarán lo último en tecnología aplicada a vehículos no tripulados, se podrán contemplar desde drones de pequeño tamaño como el Black Hornet, el pequeño helicóptero Alpha 800, hasta drones de ala fija con mayor tamaño como el Fulmar X, el Atlantic o el Tarsis e incluso el MALE (Altitud media, larga autonomía) Reaper que próximamente estará operativo en Ejército del ASire español.
A este programa de conferencias se le añaden las demostraciones que tendrán lugar en la Base Aérea ‘Virgen del Camino por la tarde. Donde los asistentes podrán asistir al primer vuelo de un Reaper entre dos países europeos.También por la tarde se realizarán una serie de conferencias abiertas al público, ya sea en formato de Mesa Redonda o de Ponencias individuales que tendrán a estos vehículos controlados remotamente como eje central.
El Secretario de Estado de Defensa inaugura UNVEX 2018 para presentar las últimas novedades en vehículos remotamente tripulados
Esta cumbre contará con la presencia de representantes de la Comisión Europea, la Agencia Europea de Defensa, OTAN y las principales empresas del sector.
Por la tarde tendrán lugar las demostraciones de vuelo de los RPAS en la Base Aérea “Virgen del Camino”
León 28 de mayo de 2018.- El martes 29 de mayo dará comienzo UNVEX S&D 2018, la Primera cumbre europea de Sistemas Autónomos o Remotamente Tripulados (RPAS), que tendrá lugar en León en el nuevo Palacio de Exposiciones y en las bases ‘Virgen del Camino’ y ‘Conde de Gazola’.
Este evento será inaugurado por el Secretario de Estado de Defensa (SEDEF) D. Agustín Conde y por el alcalde de León D. Antonio Silván. A este respecto el alcalde comentó: “Estamos encantados de que UNVEX S&D 2018 haya elegido a León para celebrar su quinta edición en nuestro nuevo centro de Exposiciones que ofrece unas modernas instalaciones en las que se podrán llevar a cabo todas las exposiciones y conferencias”.
A ellos se les unirán representantes de la Comisión Europea, la Organización Conjunta de Cooperación en Materia de Armamento (OCCAR), la Agencia Europea de Armamento (EDA) o la OTAN (MARCOM, NSPA Y AGS) entre otros. Además, UNVEX S&D 2018 cuenta con el apoyo del Ministerio de Defensa y del Interior que colaborarán con este evento, tanto es así que María Dolores Cospedal, la Ministra de Defensa, ha aceptado ser Presidenta de Honor.
Tras los actos de inauguración comenzarán las diferentes conferencias que tendrán como hilo conductor el análisis del panorama internacional actual de estas nuevas tecnologías, así como los programas que existen para llevar a cabo la colaboración a escala global de los principales actores de este sector, la doctrina para el empleo de estos sistemas no tripulados y las iniciativas que se van a desarrollar con este tipo de tecnología dedicada a la Defensa y Seguridad.
Este evento contará con la participación de grandes empresas, tanto nacionales como internacionales, que cuentan con un alto reconocimiento a nivel europeo, así los asistentes podrán conocer de primera mano el trabajo que realizan compañías como Indra, Thales, General Atomics, Sener, Aertec, Everis, Expal o Aeronautics entre otras. Estas firmas mostrarán lo último en tecnología aplicada a vehículos no tripulados, se podrán contemplar desde drones de pequeño tamaño como el Black Hornet, el pequeño helicóptero Alpha 800, hasta drones de ala fija con mayor tamaño como el Fulmar X, el Atlantic o el Tarsis e incluso el MALE (Altitud media, larga autonomía) Reaper que próximamente estará operativo en Ejército del ASire español.
A este programa de conferencias se le añaden las demostraciones que tendrán lugar en la Base Aérea ‘Virgen del Camino por la tarde. Donde los asistentes podrán asistir al primer vuelo de un Reaper entre dos países europeos.También por la tarde se realizarán una serie de conferencias abiertas al público, ya sea en formato de Mesa Redonda o de Ponencias individuales que tendrán a estos vehículos controlados remotamente como eje central.
[España] ADM SEVILLA 2018 fue el centro del negocio aeroespacial de España, con importantes anuncios de las compañías del cluster andaluz
Nota de prensa
Cerró su cuarta edición con un balance de 8.788 reuniones de negocios celebradas entre 1.221 profesionales de la industria aeroespacial y un 66% de contratistas extranjeros
Aerospace & Defense Meetings-ADM Sevilla 2018 cerró su cuarta edición reforzando su carácter de evento de negocio del sector aeronáutico, al convertirse en el marco privilegiado para la concreción de nuevos acuerdos comerciales de la industria andaluza y española, que han sido dados a conocer durante su celebración, con la consecución de importantes negocios que reforzarán su posición en los mercados internacionales.
Cuando ya se conocen las cifras finales de participación, en ADM Sevilla 2018 participaron un total de 1.221 profesionales de 375 empresas procedentes de 28 países. Un 10% más de profesionales y una presencia más cualificada de contratistas internacionales, hasta el punto de que dos de cada tres de las empresas asistentes en esta categoría eran extranjeras, consolidando así su carácter de feria internacional y la consideración de evento de referencia del sector aeroespacial de España.
La cita, organizada por la Consejería de Economía y Conocimiento a través de Extenda-Agencia Andaluza de Promoción Exterior y la firma BCI Aerospace (Grupo ABE), contó con el máximo apoyo institucional del Gobierno andaluz, de la mano de su presidenta, Susana Díaz, que abrió la jornada de conferencias.
ADM Sevilla cuenta con el patrocinio especial de Airbus Group, el mayor fabricante europeo del sector, así como de Alestis, Aernnova y Aciturri, los tres únicos fabricantes de aeroestructuras de primer nivel de España (Tier 1); de Sofitec y Carbures, empresas andaluzas fabricantes de aeroestructuras, componentes metálicos y composite; y de Stratasys, multinacional estadounidense de impresión 3D para la industria.
Foro de negocios de éxito
De esta forma, entre los acuerdos comerciales dados a conocer en el seno de ADM destaca el de la empresa sevillana Aercal, dedicada a la chapistería y tecnologías aeronáuticas, que ha anunciado un acuerdo con Aciturri, proveedor de primer nivel (Tier 1), para la fabricación de 70 piezas para el nuevo prototipo del avión de transporte militar de Airbus.
Por otro lado, Ayesa Air Control, empresa aeronáutica 'joint venture' entre Ayesa y Sevilla Control, anunció también en ADM la apertura de una filial en Múnich (Alemania) para crecer en el sector aeroespacial europeo en una apuesta por continuar su proceso de internacionalización y posicionarse como una ingeniería y consultoría de referencia en el campo de la fabricación de aeronaves civiles, de defensa, satélites y lanzadores.
Por su parte, Elimco Aerospace, compañía sevillana especializada en soluciones tecnológicas para los sectores aeroespacial, defensa, ferroviario y naval, ha conseguido importantes hitos en ADM con los que la compañía prevé un incremento de 1,2 millones de euros en la facturación para 2019. Además, en términos de posicionamiento internacional, destaca la alianza con la consultora de RRHH Job Impulse, lo que le permitirá ofrecer soluciones integrales en los mercados exteriores.
De otro lado, AERTEC Solutions, la ingeniería y consultoría de Málaga especializada en aeropuertos, industria aeronáutica y defensa, no faltó a la cita de ADM y presentó en esta edición su cartera de soluciones en el ámbito de vehículos aéreos no tripulados, entre las que se encuentra la plataforma aérea de ala fija TARSIS, un avión no tripulado (UAV/RPAS) táctico ligero de alta tecnología, con altas prestaciones, diseñado para aplicaciones de observación y vigilancia.
Además, Grabysur, una de las pocas empresas líderes en Europa en la fabricación de paneles iluminados y equipos de visión nocturna para cabinas de aeronaves y helicópteros, participó en el Aerospace & Defense Meetings Sevilla 2018, en la que además de esta tecnología, de la que la compañía andaluza es Tier 1 de Airbus, presentó su importante gama de soluciones y en todo tipo de interfaces hombre–máquina (HMIs).
Por último, en el marco de ADM también se ha dado a conocer la noticia de que la firma madrileña con factoría en Sevilla GAZC (Grupo Aeronáutico Zona Centro) ha sellado un acuerdo con la compañía francesa We Are para unirse en un futuro a corto plazo y ampliar su actividad relacionada con la fabricación 3D.
Apoyo del sector
Se trata, por tanto, de una cita de máximo interés para la industria, que ha contado además con el apoyo institucional del sector tanto a nivel nacional, con la presencia de Tedae, Asociación Española de Empresas Tecnológicas, de Defensa, Aeronáuticas y Espacio, y regional, con el respaldo de Hélice, Cluster Aeroespacial Andaluz, ambas entidades colaboradoras. ADM Sevilla 2018 está cofinanciado en un 80% con fondos procedentes de la Unión Europea, a través del Programa Operativo FEDER de Andalucía 2014-2020.
En sus cuatro jornadas, ADM Sevilla ha abordado los principales retos del sector en España, a través de su jornada inicial de conferencias; se han conocido importante novedades de la industria andaluza y española; y se ha desarrollado una intensa actividad de negocio enfocada hacia la internacionalización del cluster aeroespacial andaluz y del nacional al completo. Por tanto, esta cita también ha alcanzado el objetivo de reforzar el papel de Andalucía como capital del negocio aeronáutico del sur de Europa.
Conferencias, reuniones y visitas
Este evento bienal es clave para un sector estratégico del que Andalucía es la comunidad líder en exportaciones, con 3.293 millones de euros en 2017. Suponen el 57% de las ventas de toda España, que aportan un saldo positivo a la balanza comercial de la comunidad con el exterior de 1.613 millones, y lo sitúan como el primer capítulo exportador de Andalucía, con el 10,7% del total de las ventas.
La sesión de apertura del evento, el día 15 de mayo, estuvo dedicada a conferencias profesionales y mesas redondas, y fue protagonizada por la presidenta de la Junta de Andalucía, Susana Díaz, que avanzó la puesta en marcha del Plan Estratégico del Sector Aeroespacial Andaluz, en colaboración con los representantes del sector, apostando por la internacionalización, el incremento del valor añadido y la formación de los profesionales.
El día 16, el consejero de Economía y Conocimiento, Antonio Ramírez de Arellano, inauguró oficialmente el evento, en el que los más de 1.200 profesionales asistentes desarrollaron, en sus dos días centrales, más de 8.700 reuniones de negocio b2b previamente concertadas y organizadas a través de un sistema de cruce de agendas e intereses, estableciéndose contactos privilegiados entre los agentes de contratación de las compañías internacionales y las nacionales y andaluzas.
En la última jornada, el 18 de mayo, los profesionales foráneos tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer de primera mano la FAL del A400M y otras instalaciones de Airbus Defense & Space en Sevilla, así como de visitar en el Parque Tecnológico Aeroespacial de Andalucía, Aerópolis, la sede de Alestis, uno de los principales Tier 1 de aeroestructuras de España, así como de la compañía sevillana Sofitec, fabricante integral de aeroestructuras.
Peso internacional
ADM ocupó el Hall 2 de FIBES, donde se ubicaron 226 stands. Correspondieron a algunas de las 262 grandes contratistas y expositores participantes de 28 países, entre las que se encuentran 10 clusters aeroespaciales de diferentes regiones y países, que entidades que en conjunto agruparon a más de medio millar de empresas.
En su cuarta edición, ADM Sevilla vio reforzada su capacidad para servir de palanca de negocio para la cadena de suministros de esta industria, al contar con los cuatro grandes fabricantes mundiales, Airbus, Boeing, Embraer y Bombardier, así como otros 47 grandes contratistas, de los que dos de cada tres fueron extranjeros (31) y el resto, españoles (20). También por ello reforzó su carácter internacional, estando además certificada como “Feria con concesión de Internacionalidad completa” por el Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad.
En este sentido, por primera vez contó con contratistas de Estados Unidos, como Strastasys, multinacional de impresión 3D para la industria; Industrial Metal International, el mayor proveedor de tubos 17-4PH para aeronáutica, o Titanium Industries, líder mundial en soluciones de suministro de metales especiales.
También se estrenaron Japón, con Aero Group, con más de 200 años de trayectoria en aeroespacial y defensa; Corea del Sur, con AT Corporation, y Bélgica, con CMI Defence, líder en sistemas para vehículos ligeros y medianos blindados, todos ellos mercados de gran interés.
Además ADM incrementó en un 50% la participación de los contratistas de Asia-Oriente Medio, con empresas como Strata, de Emiratos Árabes Unidos, que trabaja en componentes para aviones de Airbus y Boeing; Aero Mobility Support, una de las principales ingenierías de Pakistán; o Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), que lidera los programas de aviación civil en el mercado chino. En total, dos de cada tres grandes contratistas y hasta un 39% de la participación empresarial (103) procedieron de otros países.
Entre los 103 participantes extranjeros, Francia fue el país que más aportó, con 29, seguido de Italia, con 21; Austria, con 7, y Estados Unidos, con 7; Reino Unido, con 6; y Marruecos y Alemania, con 5, respectivamente.
También acudieron compañías de Argelia, Argentina, Bélgica, Canadá, China, Corea del Sur, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Filipinas, Israel, Japón, Malasia, Nepal, Pakistán, Portugal, Polonia, República Checa, Suiza, Suecia, Taiwán y Turquía.
Evento de referencia en España
En su cuarta edición, ADM Sevilla 2018 consolidó también su significación como mayor evento de negocios del sector en España, llegando dos de cada tres empresas españolas de fuera de Andalucía. En total fueron 159 compañías procedentes de 12 comunidades autónomas, de las que 58 eran andaluzas (37%) y 101 (63%) de otras comunidades.
Por comunidades, la de Madrid fue la que más empresas aportó después de Andalucía, con 47 compañías; seguida de País Vasco y Cataluña, con 18, cada una; Comunidad Valenciana, y Castilla y León, con cinco, respectivamente; Aragón y Galicia, con dos empresas cada una; y por último Murcia y Canarias, con una cada una.
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