The biggest helicopter in the world Mi-26T2V completes preliminary flight tests https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/the-biggest-helicopter-in-the-world-mi-26t2v-completes-preliminary-flight-tests/
jueves, 4 de abril de 2019
Toyota offers free access to over 20 years of electric vehicle patents
Toyota offers free access to over 20 years of electric vehicle patents https://newatlas.com/toyota-royalty-free-patents-electric-vehicle-technology/59139/
miércoles, 3 de abril de 2019
Airbus Connected Experience goes from concept phase to reality
press release
Following extensive market feedback and support from our industrial partners, Airbus has decided to proceed with an IoT* platform for the cabin, known as the Airbus Connected Experience. Up to now this has been a concept study, which is “coming to life” following cooperation agreements signed with three best-in-class partners: gategroup, Stelia Aerospace and Recaro Aircraft Seating – with more to join.
The platform will link in real-time interconnected core cabin components, including the galleys, meal trolleys, seats, overhead bins and other cabin elements. As well as allowing data exchange throughout the cabin for the crew, it is also planned that consolidated information could also be uploaded to the Skywise cloud for subsequent trend analytics.
The connected cabin will provide airlines, flight crews and passengers with significant benefits. For flight crews, it means that they can access an integrated platform which keeps pre-flight and real-time data in one place, while passengers will receive a more personalised travel experience. And for airlines, the platform would allow them to use the aggregated cabin equipment usage trends (of the connected elements) to perform predictive maintenance analytics over their entire fleet – thus improving the overall cabin service reliability, quality and performance on board all their aircraft. The platform will also allow wireless streaming to passengers and will enable airlines to host third-party applications for movies.
Soeren Scholz, Airbus’ SVP Cabin & Cargo Programme said: “As airlines drive to improve operational efficiencies and reliability, they can now look to the Connected Experience, offered by Airbus together with our industrial partners, to link different elements of the cabin, seats, galleys and trolleys into one central data system.” He adds: “This seamless inter-connectivity within the cabin will also be of tremendous benefit to passengers who will be able to enjoy individually tailored, personalised and high-quality inflight service.”
Examples of “Connected Experience” components:
The Connected galley will enable passengers to pre-order from a dedicated prediction of preferred food and beverage for passengers – which also reduces waste and increases passenger satisfaction. It will also enable cabin crew to benefit from full transparency of inventory management for efficient operations, as well as facilitating remote passenger communication to deliver quick and personalised passenger service based on individual preferences.
Connected seat: The connected seat will provide passengers with personalised seat position settings as well as remote ordering of preferred beverage or meal via personal devices. And onto their IFE screens, passengers will be able to receive customised content including movies of interest or relevant advertisement for topics they are interested in – such as recommendations for concerts they would enjoy at their destination.
Connected bin: Not only will a “smart” bin indicate free space to place passengers’ luggage faster, but it could also enable space management, so that passengers can book the space for the bags in advance.
As an aircraft manufacturer, the market has clearly expressed interest in having Airbus in the “driving-seat” to develop an IoT platform integrating the data within the cabin. This platform is designed to be linefit and retrofit and will be available on our A320 Family first, before extending to other Airbus programmes. Not only is this platform fully compatible with Airbus’ Open Software Platform (OSP) currently offered as a service, but the connected experience will also be “Skywise Ready” for future data analytics – allowing predictive maintenance.
*IoT = “Internet of Things”
Piper Aircraft Receives Another Record-Breaking Fleet Contract
press release
VERO BEACH, FL. - April 2, 2019
Piper Aircraft announced today that L3 Commercial Aviation has placed an order for up to 240 new Piper aircraft options to expand and modernize its aircraft training fleet across its Airline Academy pilot training sites. The new fleet will support the growing demand for its cadet pilot programs in light of the global shortage of pilots. This is the largest civilian fleet order received in company history and comes on the heels of a similar deal announced in 2018 for 152 aircraft from Fanmei Aviation Technologies.
The aircraft on order will be equipped with the latest technology used on commercial jets, providing the perfect training environment for pilots of the future as they prepare for their goal of joining a commercial airline. As part of the contract, the first 26 aircraft will be delivered in 2019 from April onwards. The order includes 19 single-engine Piper Archers and seven twin-engine Piper Seminoles.
“Many cadets tell us that the first time they take to the skies is one of the most exhilarating and important momentswithin their training journey. That’s why we are continuously exploring ways to improve both the quality and capacityof our training facilities,” said Geoff van Klaveren, Vice President of Airline Academy, which is part of L3 Commercial Aviation. “This significant investment in expanding and modernizing our fleet with these brand-new aircraft will help us in our aspiration to provide the highest-quality training while meeting the increasing international demand for new pilots from our airline customers.”
“We are delighted to sign this long-term agreement with L3, knowing that trusted Piper trainer aircraft will once again launch thousands of aspiring pilots’ careers around the world,” said Simon Caldecott, CEO and President of Piper Aircraft. “Our advanced training aircraft are the ideal classrooms for cadets to learn and first experience theunique joy of flying.”
The new aircraft will be based at L3’s Airline Academies in Florida, U.S.; Ponte de Sor, Portugal; and in the U.K.The deal represents a significant investment in L3’s infrastructure and training capacity throughout its international footprint.
About L3 Commercial Aviation
L3 Commercial Aviation provides holistic solutions across a wide range of services to the commercial aviation industry. From check-in to touchdown, L3 Commercial Aviation’s integrated solutions work to make air travel safer,more efficient and more effective. Its expertise spans on-aircraft avionics, integrated airport security and completepilot training offerings. It combines products and services from L3’s Aviation Products, Commercial TrainingSolutions, and Security & Detection Systems business units, as well as ACSS, a joint venture of L3 and Thales. Tolearn more about L3 Commercial Aviation, please visit the company’s website at www.L3CommercialAviation.com.
About L3 Technologies
With headquarters in New York City and approximately 31,000 employees worldwide, L3 develops advanced defense technologies and commercial solutions in pilot training, aviation security, night vision and EO/IR, weapons, maritime systems and space. The company reported 2018 sales of $10.2 billion. To learn more about L3, pleasevisit the company’s website at www.L3T.com.
About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Personal Class Seneca V, Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Warrior, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. To learnmore about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at www.piper.com.
Piper Introduces the New Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i Trainer Aircraft
press release
VERO BEACH, FL. - April 2, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBxPyQQRlf0
Piper Aircraft announced today, two new value priced additions to its trainer-class line, the Piper Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i. These new products enter the trainer segment at a competitive price point of $259,000 VFR equipped and offer the same rugged durability and functionality as its stablemate, the Archer TX.
The need for a new trainer aircraft at a price point that could support the growing demand for professionally trained pilots was identified following extensive research and the rapid expansion of trainer sales. To achieve optimal acquisition and operating costs and economics, Piper focused on proactive planning and collaboration with several key vendors. As a result, the Pilot 100 series features several new components like the Continental Prime IO-370- D3A engine, as well as Garmin G3X Touch Certified avionics in a standard two pilot interior configuration. The Pilot100”i” adds an IFR capable upgrade package that includes the, Garmin G3X Touch, GFC500 autopilot, the new GNX 375 and is priced at $285,000 dollars Both aircraft will be available in limited quantities beginning in 2020.
“With the unprecedented demand for professional pilots, our team worked closely with several key suppliers to deliver an aggressively priced, proven trainer that offers the advanced systems and performance that flight schools and airline programs of all sizes desire,” said Piper President and CEO, Simon Caldecott. “We are excited to addthe Pilot 100 series to our training product line at a price point that provides optimal economics for all operators.”
The new Piper Pilot 100 / 100i rounds off Piper’s portfolio of training aircraft products. With five model series (Pilot100, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, and Seminole) the company offers the widest range of training aircraft of any aircraft manufacturer, and meets all the individual needs of its training operators and customers. The sales figuresamply demonstrate how well Piper’s training class of products are received by the industry: Since 2014, sales of the single engine Piper Archer have grown more than 93%. For 2018, sales of the robust single engine Archer grew by nearly 50% YOY, while twin engine Seminole deliveries rose 117%.
About the Piper Pilot 100 / 100i
The Piper Pilot 100/100i provides flight schools with professional training aircraft that offer a value proposition which translates into lower operating costs that can result in lower priced initial training courses. Standard instrumentation includes the Garmin G3X system, which offers all the advantages of a glass cockpit without the costs. The Pilot 100/100i is powered by the 180hp Continental Prime IO-370-D3A which offers 128 ktas / 237 km/h max cruise speed and 522 nm range with 45 minute reserve. The Pilot 100’s interior is simple, yet functional and was speciallycrafted to withstand the of rigors flight training.
About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Personal Class Seneca V, Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100/100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically- advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation ManufacturersAssociation. To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at www.piper.com.
VERO BEACH, FL. - April 2, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBxPyQQRlf0
Piper Aircraft announced today, two new value priced additions to its trainer-class line, the Piper Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i. These new products enter the trainer segment at a competitive price point of $259,000 VFR equipped and offer the same rugged durability and functionality as its stablemate, the Archer TX.
The need for a new trainer aircraft at a price point that could support the growing demand for professionally trained pilots was identified following extensive research and the rapid expansion of trainer sales. To achieve optimal acquisition and operating costs and economics, Piper focused on proactive planning and collaboration with several key vendors. As a result, the Pilot 100 series features several new components like the Continental Prime IO-370- D3A engine, as well as Garmin G3X Touch Certified avionics in a standard two pilot interior configuration. The Pilot100”i” adds an IFR capable upgrade package that includes the, Garmin G3X Touch, GFC500 autopilot, the new GNX 375 and is priced at $285,000 dollars Both aircraft will be available in limited quantities beginning in 2020.
“With the unprecedented demand for professional pilots, our team worked closely with several key suppliers to deliver an aggressively priced, proven trainer that offers the advanced systems and performance that flight schools and airline programs of all sizes desire,” said Piper President and CEO, Simon Caldecott. “We are excited to addthe Pilot 100 series to our training product line at a price point that provides optimal economics for all operators.”
The new Piper Pilot 100 / 100i rounds off Piper’s portfolio of training aircraft products. With five model series (Pilot100, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, and Seminole) the company offers the widest range of training aircraft of any aircraft manufacturer, and meets all the individual needs of its training operators and customers. The sales figuresamply demonstrate how well Piper’s training class of products are received by the industry: Since 2014, sales of the single engine Piper Archer have grown more than 93%. For 2018, sales of the robust single engine Archer grew by nearly 50% YOY, while twin engine Seminole deliveries rose 117%.
About the Piper Pilot 100 / 100i
The Piper Pilot 100/100i provides flight schools with professional training aircraft that offer a value proposition which translates into lower operating costs that can result in lower priced initial training courses. Standard instrumentation includes the Garmin G3X system, which offers all the advantages of a glass cockpit without the costs. The Pilot 100/100i is powered by the 180hp Continental Prime IO-370-D3A which offers 128 ktas / 237 km/h max cruise speed and 522 nm range with 45 minute reserve. The Pilot 100’s interior is simple, yet functional and was speciallycrafted to withstand the of rigors flight training.
About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Personal Class Seneca V, Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100/100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically- advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation ManufacturersAssociation. To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at www.piper.com.
martes, 2 de abril de 2019
A330-800 certification on schedule for second half of 2019
A330-800 certification on schedule for second half of 2019 http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a330-800-certification-on-schedule-for-second-half-457117/
Airbus’ Airspace Customer Definition Centre opens new cabin customization areas for A320 and A330 programmes
press release
Airbus has extended its Airspace Customer Definition Centre (CDC) at its Airbus site in Hamburg, Germany for cross-programme cabin customisation by now including the A320 and A330 programmes – to complement the existing A350 XWB customisation areas. From now on, operators of all these programmes can experience the well-established approach for a fast, easy and state-of-the-art cabin definition which Airbus has been offering for A350 XWB customers since the original CDC first opened in 2014. Furthermore, the CDC now fully adopts the “Airspace” Cabin Brand, which was first launched with the A330neo, and sets new cabin standards of comfort, ambience, service and design for airlines and their passengers. Consequently, the CDC was renamed to Airspace Customer Definition Centre.
Following the launch of this extension in April 2017, construction began to enlarge the existing CDC premises by redeveloping and equipping a large adjacent aircraft hangar into a state-of-the-art and cooperative working environment. Recently completed, the new facility adds approximately 4,500 m² of new space over two floors dedicated for A320 and A330 customers, and will foster the realisation of their integrated cabin solutions. The CDC extension features new customer-specific mock-up areas as well as highly flexible presentation and conference rooms on two levels with the ambience of an industrial loft.
“With the ability of the A320-Family aircraft to serve long-range routes and the A330neo evolution, the cabins of these aircraft families have become more specific and are subject to intense customisation,” said Sören Scholz, Airbus Senior Vice President Cabin & Cargo Programme. “Since today four out of five A350 XWB customers are simultaneously A320/A330 operators, this step is a win-win-situation for all involved stakeholders to foster and streamline the cabin definition across their fleet.”
In the CDC customers follow a unique definition process through a purposely designed array of highly dedicated zones. In line with Airbus’ track record of cabin innovation, the extension brings several new technologies and services which are now available across the different aircraft types. A key highlight is a new Airbus invented floor projection system which displays the full-scale real cabin layout on the floor. Combined with original cabin elements, customers can perform “live” tests of alternative layouts and scenarios. In addition to this innovation, some configuration mock-ups have been expanded to include a cargo area to discuss solutions for the use of the space in the lower-deck. Furthermore, meeting rooms are updated with the latest VR-technologies.
The combination of functional play rooms for cabin equipment testing, exhibition areas for typical airline product staging, design studios for material and mood light definitions, virtual and augmented reality technology complemented by customer-specific mock-up areas, make the Airspace CDC a unique and attractive one-stop-shop for customers.
lunes, 1 de abril de 2019
Additive Metal Repairs Should Come To Aircraft Parts In 2019
Additive Metal Repairs Should Come To Aircraft Parts In 2019 https://www.mro-network.com/technology/additive-metal-repairs-should-come-aircraft-parts-2019
Anti-stall system active before Ethiopian 737 MAX crash
Anti-stall system active before Ethiopian 737 MAX crash http://aviationnews.eu/news/2019/03/anti-stall-system-active-before-ethiopian-737-max-crash/
Rostec supplied the Russian Aerospace Forces with sixth A-50U surveillance plane
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Piaggio Aerospace Aims To Find Buyer by April 2020
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First Flight for the Ilyushin Il-112V
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Continental To Revive The OX-5 Engine
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Continental Motors(R) announces name change to Continental Aerospace Technologies™ and global rebranding
NEWS RELEASE WWW.CONTINENTAL.AERO For Immediate Release Continental Motors announces name change to Continental Aerospace Technologies™ and global rebranding Mobile, Alabama, March 28, 2019 -Continental Motors Group Ltd., an AVIC International Holding (HK) LTD company (HKEX: 232.HK), announced…
Rocket recycling – catching rocket stages after launch
Press release
For several years, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has been focusing its research activities on developing concepts for making future European launch vehicles as reusable as possible. The aim is to reduce the cost of satellite launches while also improving the environmental compatibility of rockets. This work is being carried out in conjunction with numerous international partners. A key technology for this is the efficient retrieval of rocket stages after launch, so that they can later be re-used for further launches. One option for retrieving them is catching a rocket stage while it is still in the air. DLR is proposing a remarkably innovative procedure for this purpose, which will be further developed and tested together with six international partners as part of the EU's FALCon (Formation flight for in-Air Launcher 1st stage Capturing demonstration) project; this will run for a period of three years from March 2019. The aim is to develop a technical concept for a 'rocket catcher' that is as detailed as possible, and to conduct tests using small demonstrators to test autonomous in-flight capture and towing.
"In the patented in-air capture process, a winged rocket stage is automatically captured by a transport aircraft while still in flight over the sea, and then towed back to the vicinity of its landing site," explains FALCon Project Leader Martin Sippel of the DLR Institute of Space Systems in Bremen. "The stage is released there and lands independently, rather like a glider." This allows the dimensions and starting weight of reusable launch vehicles to be reduced, which, when coupled with reusability, means lower costs. This technology has already been the subject of investigation in numerous simulations and in DLR's first flight experiments with uncrewed light aircraft.
The DLR-led EU research project FALCon is being conducted in conjunction with Drone Rescue Systems, Embention, soft2tec, VKI, the Institute of Mechanics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and Astos Solutions Romania as part of the EU Horizon 2020 research programme, under grant number 821953.
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Airbus Sells Its Shares In Alestis Aerospace to Aciturri
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/04/airbus-sells-its-shares-in-alestis-aerospace.html
Airbus has entered into an agreement to sell its shares in Alestis Aerospace to Aciturri, a company headquartered in Miranda de Ebro, Spain.
With this acquisition, Aciturri will become the majority shareholder of Alestis Aerospace, holding 76% of Alestis' shares, in collaboration with SEPI which will maintain its participation with 24% of the new shareholding structure.
"Aciturri's acquisition of Airbus' shares in Alestis reinforces the company's position as a supplier of reference in the aerospace sector and ensures its long-term viability and future," said Alberto Gutierrez, Head of Airbus Spain and Head of Military Aircraft at Airbus Defence and Space.
Alestis Aerospace is an aerostructures supplier and a leader in composite technology, whose activities include the design, development, and manufacturing of structural aerospace components. In 2018, its revenues reached € 283 million and the company has more than 1,600 employees distributed mainly between Spain and Brazil.
Airbus entered into the shareholding structure of Alestis Aerospace in 2014.
The closing of the transaction is subject to certain conditions' precedent that should be completed in the short term.
Airbus vende sus acciones en Alestis Aerospace a Aciturri
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/es/2019/04/airbus-sells-its-shares-in-alestis-aerospace.html
Airbus ha firmado un acuerdo para vender sus acciones en Alestis Aerospace a Aciturri, una empresa que tiene su sede en Miranda de Ebro, en España.
Con esta adquisición, Aciturri se convertirá en el accionista mayoritario de Alestis Aerospace, contando con el 76% de las acciones de Alestis, en colaboración con la SEPI que mantendrá su participación con un 24% de la nueva estructura del accionariado.
"La compra por parte de Aciturri de las acciones de Airbus en Alestis refuerza la posición de la empresa como proveedor de referencia en el sector aeronáutico y garantiza su viabilidad a largo plazo y su futuro", afirmó Alberto Gutiérrez, Head of Airbus Spain y Head of Military Aircraft en Airbus Defence and Space.
Alestis Aerospace es un proveedor de aeroestructuras y un líder en tecnología de materiales compuestos. Sus actividades incluyen el diseño, desarrollo y fabricación de componentes aeronáuticos. En 2018, sus ingresos alcanzaron los 283 millones de euros, y cuenta con más de 1.600 empleados distribuidos principalmente entre España y Brasil.
En 2014, Airbus se sumó a la estructura accionarial de Alestis Aerospace.
El cierre de esta transacción está sujeto a ciertas condiciones previas que deben completarse a corto plazo.
Airbus prepares Cheops satellite for launch
press release
Airbus Defence and Space has completed construction of the Cheops satellite (Characterising Exoplanet Satellite). The European Space Agency (ESA) recently gave the green light at the Qualification and Acceptance Review. Representatives from ESA, CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial) and Airbus explained the mission, the satellite, and the Spanish participation in the Cheops programme at the media event today at Airbus’ Madrid-Barajas site.
Günther Hasinger, Director of Science at ESA; Javier Ponce, Director General of CDTI; and Rafael Rodrigo, Secretary General of Scientific Policy at the Ministry of Science, spoke at the event. They were welcomed by Fernando Varela, Head of Space Systems of Airbus in Spain.
Günther Hasinger from ESA outlined the importance of this satellite: “We are thrilled to be launching CHEOPS later this year. With its ultra-high precision observations of stars that we already know to host exoplanets, the mission will enable a first-step characterisation of the composition and nature of planets beyond our Solar System. CHEOPS is ESA’s first satellite dedicated to exoplanets, paving the way to two more missions in the coming decade and consolidating European leadership in exoplanet science.”
According to CDTI, the importance of Cheops goes beyond discovering new exoplanets. It is the first complete ESA mission to be led by Spain. The leadership demonstrated by Spain in Cheops will have positive effects on future space missions. Its launch comes at a key moment for the country as Seville will host the next ESA Ministerial Council at the end of 2019, which will, without doubt help to consolidate this leadership in space missions.
“Airbus has outstanding expertise in science missions in space and for Cheops we are the prime contractor of the first ESA satellite won by Spain in open competition,” said Fernando Varela, Head of Space Systems of Airbus in Spain. “Now that we can see the launch on the horizon we congratulate all the teams involved for their excellent work. This project consolidates the role of Airbus in Spain as the main satellite manufacturer, and reliable prime contractor of the Spanish space industry.”
Cheops is the first of ESA’s small missions, designed to be ready to fly within five years, and using proven technologies, to pave the way for bigger and more ambitious missions. It will perform an ambitious scientific mission focused on defining the properties of planets orbiting nearby stars. The instrument that will study these exoplanets is a Ritchey-Chrétien telescope supplied by the University of Bern, in Switzerland, which is integrated on Airbus’ highly flexible and compact AstroBus-S platform.
The Airbus AstroBus platform has been used successfully on other missions including: Spot 6 and 7, KazEOSat-1, PeruSat-1, Sentinel 5 Precursor and MetOp Second Generation weather satellites. Cheops weighs approximately 300 kg and is roughly a 1.5m cube.
To build the satellite a group of 24 companies from 11 European countries was selected, seven of these companies are Spanish. The challenges were enormous especially as the flight model had to be built and tested in only two years.
Airbus will use the time before launch to recheck the spacecraft, upload the latest version of software, carry out simulations for the Launch Early Operation Phase manoeuvres and refine the procedures for In Orbit Commissioning. Airbus involvement goes beyond the LEOP and IOC phases and official delivery of the satellite, by providing support for control of the satellite from the ground and maintenance during the operational phase. The Operations and Support Centre that will coordinate the main ground segment operations will be located at INTA (National Institute of Aerospace Technologies) near Madrid.
The Cheops mission will analyse, for at least three and a half years (design lifetime), the exoplanets’ transit when passing in front of their stars. It will operate in a sun-synchronous orbit, at an altitude of 700 km. This will provide stable temperatures and constant illumination of its solar panels, minimising the possibility of stray light reflections on the telescope. The satellite is on schedule for launch between 15 October and 14 November 2019, on board a Soyuz launcher from the European Space Port in Kourou.
Cheops is a precursor mission. Data from the spacecraft will be used to generate a list of the most promising exoplanets in terms of being able to sustain life as we know it. Plato and Ariel are the ESA missions that will go deeper in the study of exoplanets beyond the next decade.
For more information about Cheops please visit:
https://www.airbus.com/search.html?q=Cheops
viernes, 29 de marzo de 2019
EU and Airbus achieve major win against US at WTO, with solid basis for billions in countermeasures
EU and Airbus achieve major win against US at WTO, with solid basis for billions in countermeasures https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/eu-and-airbus-achieve-major-win-against-us-at-wto-with-solid-basis-for-billions-in-countermeasures/
press release
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/03/eu-and-airbus-achieve-major-win-against-us-with-solid-basis-for-billions-in-countermeasures.html
- WTO Appellate Body sides with EU and confirms inaction of Boeing to address illegal subsidies and includes new ones in its judgment
- Absent a settlement, US will face billions in countermeasures
Airbus welcomes the report of the WTO Appellate Body, published today, which confirms that the United States failed to withdraw the subsidies granted by federal, state and local authorities to Boeing, and to remove the harm those subsidies caused to Airbus.
The Appellate Body has rejected every single United States argument whereas it has taken all EU legal points on board. In addition, the WTO highest court has also qualified a number of additional US federal and state programmes as illegal subsidies, and even, as prohibited subsidies as in the case of the Foreign Sales Corporation scheme (FSC), a major win for the EU.
The report requests that further compliance steps are necessary from the United States and Boeing. Failure to do so will provide the European Union the possibility to seek countermeasures on imports of US products.
Airbus General Counsel John Harrison stated: “This is a clear victory for the EU and Airbus. It vindicates our position that Boeing, while pointing fingers at Airbus, has not taken any action to comply with its WTO obligations, contrary to Airbus and the EU. With this damaging report, continuing to deny they receive massive illegal subsidies from the United States government is no longer an option. Stated differently, absent settlement, the US will pay - in perpetuity – billions in annual sanctions driven by every single flying Boeing programme, while the EU would face, in the worst case, only minor issues.
He added: “We hope that these findings will prompt the United States and Boeing to move forward constructively in this long-standing dispute and join us in working towards a fair-trade environment. In the absence of a constructive approach, the EU now has a very strong legal case to move forward to countermeasures.”
Airbus thanks the European Commission and the governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain for their continuous support throughout the long dispute process. Their longstanding efforts to restore a fair level playing field are now clearly showing results.
WOW Air postpones flights to complete equity raise with a group of investors
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India Renews Indigenous AWACS Efforts
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FAA Certifies G3X Touch For Single-Engine Piston Aircraft
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FAA Certifies GE Aviation’s CT7-2F1 Engine
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United Technologies Introduces Hybrid-Electric Airliner
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UPS begins routine drone deliveries to hospitals in USA
UPS' press release
- First FAA sanctioned use of a drone for routine revenue flights involving the transport of a product under a contractual delivery agreement
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a groundbreaking new logistics service to deliver medical samples via unmanned drones through a collaboration with Matternet, a leader in autonomous drone technology. The program is taking place at WakeMed’s flagship hospital and campus in the Raleigh, N.C., metropolitan area, with oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration and North Carolina Department of Transportation. Today’s flight marks the beginning of numerous planned daily revenue flights at the WakeMed Raleigh campus.
The UPS and Matternet program represents a major milestone for unmanned aviation in the United States. Currently, the majority of medical samples and specimens are transported across WakeMed’s expanding health system by courier cars. The addition of drone transport provides an option for on-demand and same-day delivery, the ability to avoid roadway delays, increase medical delivery efficiency, lower costs and improve the patient experience with potentially life-saving benefits.
NCDOT, which is working to leverage drones to expand healthcare access for the residents of North Carolina, supported Matternet in conducting first-round test flights using Matternet’s drone technology on WakeMed’s campus in August 2018 as part of the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Pilot Program (IPP). The three-year FAA program aims to test practical applications of drones by partnering local governments with private sector companies to learn more about how this emerging technology can be safely and usefully integrated into day-to-day activities. The five IPP partners involved are the FAA, NCDOT, UPS, Matternet, and WakeMed.
The program will utilize Matternet’s M2 quadcopter, which is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and can carry medical payloads weighing up to about 5 lbs. over distances of up to 12.5 miles.
Throughout the WakeMed program, a medical professional will load a secure drone container with a medical sample or specimen – such as a blood sample – at one of WakeMed’s nearby facilities. The drone will fly along a predetermined flight path, monitored by a specially trained Remote Pilot-in-Command (RPIC), to a fixed landing pad at WakeMed’s main hospital and central pathology lab. This will be an ongoing program at WakeMed, and UPS and Matternet will use the learnings to consider how drones can be applied to improve transport services at other hospitals and medical facilities across the U.S.
Enhancing the UPS Global Smart Logistics Network to support hospitals and other healthcare organizations remains a key element of the company’s transformation strategy. Healthcare and life science logistics is a priority segment for UPS, and the company is building new relationships and technologies to deliver better patient care with streamlined logistics and supply chain.
This collaboration is the latest UPS program to utilize drone flights in support of healthcare logistics. UPS partnered with GAVI and Zipline in 2016 to deliver blood products to remote locations in Rwanda. The Matternet team has already completed more than 3,000 flights for healthcare systems in Switzerland.
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About UPS Healthcare
UPS provides global supply chain solutions and expertise to pharmaceutical, biopharma and medical device companies. UPS has approximately 8 million square feet of cGMP- or cGDP-compliant healthcare distribution space. UPS also maintains one of the world’s largest networks of field stocking locations with approximately 900 sites. For parcels requiring strict temperature environments, from CRT to cryogenic, and those requiring around-the-clock monitoring, UPS has solutions such as UPS Temperature True™ and UPS Proactive Response™ services. UPS is committed to expanding its healthcare capabilities including recent acquisitions of Marken, CEMELOG and Poltraf, to meet the complex and evolving supply chain needs of the healthcare and life science sectors. Visit ups.com/healthcare.
About Matternet
Matternet is the developer of the world’s leading technology platform for on-demand aerial delivery in urban environments. The company provides its technology platform as a service to healthcare, e-commerce and logistics organizations. In March 2017, Matternet became the first company in the world to be authorized for full operations of drone logistics networks over densely populated areas in Switzerland. In May 2018, Matternet was selected to carry out drone logistics operations for US hospitals under the FAA's drone integration program. In June 2018, Matternet formed a strategic partnership with Boeing to shape the next generation of transportation solutions. Matternet is also the exclusive partner of Mercedes-Benz Vans for integrating its drone logistics system with Mercedes-Benz Vans. For more information about Matternet, please visit: https://mttr.net
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 941-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, all delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in heart and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children’s Hospital, Women’s Pavilion and Birthplace, Women’s Hospital at WakeMed North, WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children’s Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center. WakeMed’s team of more than 9,100 employees, 1,500 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 525 physicians and providers employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org or follow WakeMed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About NCDOT
North Carolina's experiencing tremendous population growth as well as new challenges and opportunities. More emphasis than ever before is on transportation, and that means leveraging all of the state's transportation infrastructure to ensure a vibrant and healthy economy for future generations. To learn more, click here.
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jueves, 28 de marzo de 2019
AERO to take off with record participation
Press Release
Details on the specialist areas of AERO 2019:
Gliding
AERO Friedrichshafen started with glider manufacturers more than 40 years ago. Whether single or double-seater and from training gliders to the "Super Orchidee,” visitors will be able to find everything. The German manufacturers in particular are regarded as world leaders and have a long tradition. Manufacturers from Eastern Europe and South Africa will now also be exhibiting numerous innovations on Lake Constance. In addition to the proven winch and towing aircraft launching system, retractable propulsion units with various propulsion systems, such as piston and electric motors, are increasingly being used.
Ultralight aircraft
Ultralight aircraft are part of the sector with the most innovation in light aviation. For example, ultralights in the form of gliders or powered aircraft, as well as gyrocopters or UL helicopters, are represented in large numbers at the AERO: starting with the puristic 120-kilogram single-seater, which comes close to the erstwhile idea of extremely simple ultra-light flying, and continuing all the way up to the new 600-kilogram weight class. A decision has been made to increase the maximum take-off weight for three-axle ultralight aircraft from 472 to 600 kilograms throughout Europe. This regulation will be implemented promptly in Germany. The fair will also offer information on whether and how previous 472-kilogram ultralights can be equipped to take advantage of the higher weight class.
Business aviation
Business aviation is increasingly becoming an important topic at AERO, with the backbone of business aviation being formed by small jets and turboprops in particular, which continue to enjoy great popularity due to their low fuel consumption and short take-off and landing distances. This topic area will be complemented by a special conference program: in cooperation with the German Business Aviation Association (GBAA), various lectures will be held on Thursday morning to present the wide range of business aviation applications, which also include ADS-B retrofitting and the use of business jets in ambulance aviation.
Powered aircraft
The leading manufacturers will be represented on Lake Constance, from one- and two-motor piston engine planes to aircraft with propeller turbines. This large variety of aircraft types forms the backbone within general aviation. The new model years of proven Echo class planes will be on exhibit, along with several aircraft making a premiere at the trade fair. In view of an impending pilot shortage, enrollment is currently very high at flight schools worldwide. As a result, manufacturers of traditional one- and two-motor piston engine airplanes are experiencing an enormous surge in demand, especially for their training aircraft. These include many propeller planes with single turbines, which have recently been certified in Europe for commercial air traffic flying under instrument flight operation conditions, giving manufacturers new sales markets.
e-flight-expo
Ten years ago, AERO Friedrichshafen launched e-flight-expo, the world’s first exhibition for electric aircraft. When this area was launched, the idea of powering aircraft electrically still seemed futuristic. New challenges like air pollution and climate change are requiring new solutions and approaches worldwide. More and more airplane types, including commercial aircraft, are to be powered by electric or hybrid propulsion systems in the future. In addition, corporations and start-ups are involved in the development of vertical take-off electric flight projects. Several taxi drones are already flying in test operation. At e-flight-expo, these concepts for the future can be seen, along with electric aircraft that can already be ordered.
AERODrones/UAS Expo
This year’s AERODrones/UAS Expo special exhibition can be found near the manned aviation area of e-flight-expo. The various application possibilities and the topic of drone driving licenses prove the relevance of civilian drones in aviation. In cooperation with UAV Dach, Germany’s association for unmanned aerial vehicles, aircraft of this category that are equipped with state-of-the-art sensor and measurement technology will be presented. In the outdoor area, there will be a Flight Zone for Unmanned Aerial Systems. For the first time, a closed trade event for police departments will take place in Hall A2 on the first two days of the fair.
Engine Area
The Engine Area is well established at AERO. Once again, modern aircraft engines from various manufacturers will be presented in a separate area, including conventional combustion engines and innovative electric and hybrid propulsion systems. The focus is also on maintenance and engine management as well as development of sustainable fuels. Sustainable fuel and power2liquid are also covered in the AERO Conferences area.
Avionics Avenue
On Avionics Avenue in Hall A6, everything revolves around aircraft on-board equipment. Navigation and collision warning devices, apps for flight planning, and the Headset Test Area will be presented. The ADS-B ultimatum, which expires in a few months (in the USA at the end of 2019, in Europe in June 2020), forces aircraft owners to retrofit the new transponder technology. The changeover is guaranteeing full order books for avionics suppliers. This change applies to all aircraft owners whose aircraft fly faster than 250 knots and weigh more than 5.7 tons. There will be a special presentation on the ADS-B upgrade at the Business Aviation Conference.
Flight Simulator Area
Visitors will once again find the Flight Simulator Area (FSA) in Hall A6. The focus there will be on professional pilot training, simulators, and software solutions for beginners who want to find out for themselves what controlling an aircraft or helicopter feels like. A presentation of simulators approved for training is also planned. Accompanying presentations will take place in the Forum next to the FSA.
Helicopter Hangar
Helicopters are becoming increasingly important at AERO Friedrichshafen. In the Helicopter Hangar in Hall B5, the central venue is the joint booth of the German Helicopter Association. The stand includes exhibits of the member companies from a wide variety of industries, ranging from air rescue to passenger transport through to working aviation. The German Helicopter Club will also be represented as an important partner. Helicopters with piston engines or turbines for training or private and commercial use will be on display. The Heli Forum, which is integrated directly into Hall B5, offers trade presentations on current industry topics.
Be a Pilot
The pilot recruiting program "Be a Pilot” will continue this year. It offers the opportunity for visitors interested in flight training to meet with representatives from flight schools and training providers. As a result of the worldwide increase in air traffic and the resulting growth in airline fleets, the demand for pilots continues unabated, making pilot training an indispensable topic at AERO Friedrichshafen. Airlines, business aviation providers, and working aviation companies, including helicopter companies, need junior pilots and flight instructors.
AERO Conferences
More than 200 lectures, conferences, and workshops on general aviation industry topics will be held as part of the AERO Conferences. Experts from pilot associations such as AOPA, certification authorities such as EASA and FAA, and the manufacturer associations GAMA and LAMA will share information and discuss the future of aviation. At the Business Aviation Conference on Thursday, April 11, important business aviation topics will be discussed. For the first time, the Lindbergh Innovation Forum will be a guest at the AERO Conferences. In terms of content, this forum offers visitors inspiring and provocative presentations by aviation pioneers on groundbreaking technological concepts and important breakthroughs that will decisively shape the future of aviation.
Flying to AERO
As in previous years, anyone traveling to AERO in Friedrichshafen with their own aircraft needs a PPR slot. You can request one on-line starting at 6 am local time on Wednesday, March 27, by visiting www.bodensee-airport.eu. If you fly in without a PPR slot, landing may not be possible, depending on the number of flights, or a post-slot fee of 50 euros will be charged. No slot reservation is required for VFR flights between 7:20 pm and 10:00 pm local time.
Every pilot landing at EDNY will receive a free day ticket to AERO.
An alternative landing opportunity without slot regulation for ultralight aircraft will again be the Markdorf Glider Airfield from Wednesday, April 10, to Saturday, April 13. It is possible to land between 8 am and 7 pm local time. A bus shuttle to AERO has been arranged.
A special service will be offered by BHS Helicopterservice, which will provide a VIP heli shuttle from locations including the slot-free IFR-suitable Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield to the AERO. The service will also include custom shuttle routes on request. Interested parties can contact the BHS (info@bhs-helicopterservice.com) directly.
AERO 2019 will take place from Wednesday, April 10, to Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance and will be open from Wednesday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Further information can be found at www.aero-expo.com and https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aeroshow
Friedrichshafen - The 27th
AERO, with its comprehensive range of products and services on offer,
will held from April 10 to 13, 2019, on Lake Constance as Europe’s
general aviation center: The spectrum of aircraft exhibited in
Friedrichshafen will extend from gliders and ultra-lights to Echo class
planes through to helicopters and business jets. Drones for civilian use
and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air taxis of the future will
play a role at AERO. Electric flight will be even more prominently
exhibited at the e-flight-expo. Avionics Avenue, the Engine Area, and Be
a Pilot are areas that will round out AERO’s specialized exhibits and
programming. The Flight Simulator Area will appeal to both beginners and
experienced pilots among the trade visitors.
Klaus Wellmann, Messe Friedrichshafen CEO, and Roland Bosch, Head of
AERO General Aviation, are delighted that so many renowned general
aviation manufacturers will be present at AERO Friedrichshafen with
exciting innovations. "The international trade fair not only shows the
current variety of models available for general aviation but also
provides an outlook on concepts of the future,” explains Show Director
Tobias Bretzel. With more than 700 exhibitors from 38 countries (as of
Feb. 21, 2019), AERO 2019 will set a new record in terms of industry
participation.Details on the specialist areas of AERO 2019:
Gliding
AERO Friedrichshafen started with glider manufacturers more than 40 years ago. Whether single or double-seater and from training gliders to the "Super Orchidee,” visitors will be able to find everything. The German manufacturers in particular are regarded as world leaders and have a long tradition. Manufacturers from Eastern Europe and South Africa will now also be exhibiting numerous innovations on Lake Constance. In addition to the proven winch and towing aircraft launching system, retractable propulsion units with various propulsion systems, such as piston and electric motors, are increasingly being used.
Ultralight aircraft
Ultralight aircraft are part of the sector with the most innovation in light aviation. For example, ultralights in the form of gliders or powered aircraft, as well as gyrocopters or UL helicopters, are represented in large numbers at the AERO: starting with the puristic 120-kilogram single-seater, which comes close to the erstwhile idea of extremely simple ultra-light flying, and continuing all the way up to the new 600-kilogram weight class. A decision has been made to increase the maximum take-off weight for three-axle ultralight aircraft from 472 to 600 kilograms throughout Europe. This regulation will be implemented promptly in Germany. The fair will also offer information on whether and how previous 472-kilogram ultralights can be equipped to take advantage of the higher weight class.
Business aviation
Business aviation is increasingly becoming an important topic at AERO, with the backbone of business aviation being formed by small jets and turboprops in particular, which continue to enjoy great popularity due to their low fuel consumption and short take-off and landing distances. This topic area will be complemented by a special conference program: in cooperation with the German Business Aviation Association (GBAA), various lectures will be held on Thursday morning to present the wide range of business aviation applications, which also include ADS-B retrofitting and the use of business jets in ambulance aviation.
Powered aircraft
The leading manufacturers will be represented on Lake Constance, from one- and two-motor piston engine planes to aircraft with propeller turbines. This large variety of aircraft types forms the backbone within general aviation. The new model years of proven Echo class planes will be on exhibit, along with several aircraft making a premiere at the trade fair. In view of an impending pilot shortage, enrollment is currently very high at flight schools worldwide. As a result, manufacturers of traditional one- and two-motor piston engine airplanes are experiencing an enormous surge in demand, especially for their training aircraft. These include many propeller planes with single turbines, which have recently been certified in Europe for commercial air traffic flying under instrument flight operation conditions, giving manufacturers new sales markets.
e-flight-expo
Ten years ago, AERO Friedrichshafen launched e-flight-expo, the world’s first exhibition for electric aircraft. When this area was launched, the idea of powering aircraft electrically still seemed futuristic. New challenges like air pollution and climate change are requiring new solutions and approaches worldwide. More and more airplane types, including commercial aircraft, are to be powered by electric or hybrid propulsion systems in the future. In addition, corporations and start-ups are involved in the development of vertical take-off electric flight projects. Several taxi drones are already flying in test operation. At e-flight-expo, these concepts for the future can be seen, along with electric aircraft that can already be ordered.
AERODrones/UAS Expo
This year’s AERODrones/UAS Expo special exhibition can be found near the manned aviation area of e-flight-expo. The various application possibilities and the topic of drone driving licenses prove the relevance of civilian drones in aviation. In cooperation with UAV Dach, Germany’s association for unmanned aerial vehicles, aircraft of this category that are equipped with state-of-the-art sensor and measurement technology will be presented. In the outdoor area, there will be a Flight Zone for Unmanned Aerial Systems. For the first time, a closed trade event for police departments will take place in Hall A2 on the first two days of the fair.
Engine Area
The Engine Area is well established at AERO. Once again, modern aircraft engines from various manufacturers will be presented in a separate area, including conventional combustion engines and innovative electric and hybrid propulsion systems. The focus is also on maintenance and engine management as well as development of sustainable fuels. Sustainable fuel and power2liquid are also covered in the AERO Conferences area.
Avionics Avenue
On Avionics Avenue in Hall A6, everything revolves around aircraft on-board equipment. Navigation and collision warning devices, apps for flight planning, and the Headset Test Area will be presented. The ADS-B ultimatum, which expires in a few months (in the USA at the end of 2019, in Europe in June 2020), forces aircraft owners to retrofit the new transponder technology. The changeover is guaranteeing full order books for avionics suppliers. This change applies to all aircraft owners whose aircraft fly faster than 250 knots and weigh more than 5.7 tons. There will be a special presentation on the ADS-B upgrade at the Business Aviation Conference.
Flight Simulator Area
Visitors will once again find the Flight Simulator Area (FSA) in Hall A6. The focus there will be on professional pilot training, simulators, and software solutions for beginners who want to find out for themselves what controlling an aircraft or helicopter feels like. A presentation of simulators approved for training is also planned. Accompanying presentations will take place in the Forum next to the FSA.
Helicopter Hangar
Helicopters are becoming increasingly important at AERO Friedrichshafen. In the Helicopter Hangar in Hall B5, the central venue is the joint booth of the German Helicopter Association. The stand includes exhibits of the member companies from a wide variety of industries, ranging from air rescue to passenger transport through to working aviation. The German Helicopter Club will also be represented as an important partner. Helicopters with piston engines or turbines for training or private and commercial use will be on display. The Heli Forum, which is integrated directly into Hall B5, offers trade presentations on current industry topics.
Be a Pilot
The pilot recruiting program "Be a Pilot” will continue this year. It offers the opportunity for visitors interested in flight training to meet with representatives from flight schools and training providers. As a result of the worldwide increase in air traffic and the resulting growth in airline fleets, the demand for pilots continues unabated, making pilot training an indispensable topic at AERO Friedrichshafen. Airlines, business aviation providers, and working aviation companies, including helicopter companies, need junior pilots and flight instructors.
AERO Conferences
More than 200 lectures, conferences, and workshops on general aviation industry topics will be held as part of the AERO Conferences. Experts from pilot associations such as AOPA, certification authorities such as EASA and FAA, and the manufacturer associations GAMA and LAMA will share information and discuss the future of aviation. At the Business Aviation Conference on Thursday, April 11, important business aviation topics will be discussed. For the first time, the Lindbergh Innovation Forum will be a guest at the AERO Conferences. In terms of content, this forum offers visitors inspiring and provocative presentations by aviation pioneers on groundbreaking technological concepts and important breakthroughs that will decisively shape the future of aviation.
Flying to AERO
As in previous years, anyone traveling to AERO in Friedrichshafen with their own aircraft needs a PPR slot. You can request one on-line starting at 6 am local time on Wednesday, March 27, by visiting www.bodensee-airport.eu. If you fly in without a PPR slot, landing may not be possible, depending on the number of flights, or a post-slot fee of 50 euros will be charged. No slot reservation is required for VFR flights between 7:20 pm and 10:00 pm local time.
Every pilot landing at EDNY will receive a free day ticket to AERO.
An alternative landing opportunity without slot regulation for ultralight aircraft will again be the Markdorf Glider Airfield from Wednesday, April 10, to Saturday, April 13. It is possible to land between 8 am and 7 pm local time. A bus shuttle to AERO has been arranged.
A special service will be offered by BHS Helicopterservice, which will provide a VIP heli shuttle from locations including the slot-free IFR-suitable Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield to the AERO. The service will also include custom shuttle routes on request. Interested parties can contact the BHS (info@bhs-helicopterservice.com) directly.
AERO 2019 will take place from Wednesday, April 10, to Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance and will be open from Wednesday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Further information can be found at www.aero-expo.com and https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aeroshow
AERO Friedrichshafen 2019 - Brief information
press release
Date: Wednesday 10th until Saturday 13th of April, 2019
Opening hours: Wednesday - Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM
Organizer: Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, 88046 Friedrichshafen
Partner organizations:
DAeC Deutscher Aero Club e.V., www.daec.de
AOPA Germany, www.aopa.de
GAMA, www.gama.aero
EASA, www.easa.europa.eu
GBAA, www.gbaa.de
UAV DACH, www.uavdach.org
Exhibition: more than 700 exhibitors from 38 countries, 12 exhibition halls + static display, 2 foyers, gross area of 105,000 m²
Exhibition program:
Hall A1: Gliders
Hall A2: Special Interest / Closed Event Police drones in action
Hall A3: Business Aviation, General Aviation, services, equipment
Hall A4: General Aviation, services, equipment
Hall A5: General Aviation, Engine Area, Maintenance, Propulsion Systems, Pilot Supplies, Pilot Competence Center PPC, MRO
Hall A6: Avionics Avenue, Cockpit and Onboard systems, Flight Simulator Area
Hall A7: e-flight-expo, e-VTOL, AERODrones, AEROCareer
Hall B1: UL, VLA, LSA
Hall B2: UL, VLA, LSA
Hall B3: UL, VLA, LSA
Hall B4: Gyrocopters, DaeC, DULV
Hall B5: Helicopter Hangar
Static Display: Business Aviation, Second hand aircraft
Foyer West: AERO Conference Center West, Vintage Glider, Be a pilot
Foyer East: AERO Conference Center East, AEROkunst (Art Exhibition)
Supporting program:
AERO Conferences:
Conference Center East + Presentation Forum in Foyer East, Wed - Sat, program available at: www.aero-expo.com
Special shows:
Engine Area powered by fliegermagazin in Hall A5
Avionics Avenue supported by aerokurier in Hall A6
Headset Test Area in Hall A6
Flight simulator area in cooperation with Aerosoft and FliegerRevue in Hall A6
e-flight-expo supported by FlyingPages in Hall A7
Be a Pilot supported by aerokurier and FLUG REVUE, Foyer West
AERODrones/UAS Expo supported by UAV DACH e.V in Hall A7
AEROkunst, Foyer East
The Headlines of AERO 2019
Used aircraft: Sale of aircraft second hand, more information available at http://www.aero-expo.com/aero-en/exhibitors/contact-application.php
Slot booking: Information available at www.aero-expo.com/aero-de/anreise-unterkunft/anreise-flugzeug.php.
Admission prices: http://www.aero-expo.com/aero-en/visitors/opening-hours-and-prices.php
Date: Wednesday 10th until Saturday 13th of April, 2019
Opening hours: Wednesday - Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM
Organizer: Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, 88046 Friedrichshafen
Partner organizations:
DAeC Deutscher Aero Club e.V., www.daec.de
AOPA Germany, www.aopa.de
GAMA, www.gama.aero
EASA, www.easa.europa.eu
GBAA, www.gbaa.de
UAV DACH, www.uavdach.org
Exhibition: more than 700 exhibitors from 38 countries, 12 exhibition halls + static display, 2 foyers, gross area of 105,000 m²
Exhibition program:
Hall A1: Gliders
Hall A2: Special Interest / Closed Event Police drones in action
Hall A3: Business Aviation, General Aviation, services, equipment
Hall A4: General Aviation, services, equipment
Hall A5: General Aviation, Engine Area, Maintenance, Propulsion Systems, Pilot Supplies, Pilot Competence Center PPC, MRO
Hall A6: Avionics Avenue, Cockpit and Onboard systems, Flight Simulator Area
Hall A7: e-flight-expo, e-VTOL, AERODrones, AEROCareer
Hall B1: UL, VLA, LSA
Hall B2: UL, VLA, LSA
Hall B3: UL, VLA, LSA
Hall B4: Gyrocopters, DaeC, DULV
Hall B5: Helicopter Hangar
Static Display: Business Aviation, Second hand aircraft
Foyer West: AERO Conference Center West, Vintage Glider, Be a pilot
Foyer East: AERO Conference Center East, AEROkunst (Art Exhibition)
Supporting program:
AERO Conferences:
Conference Center East + Presentation Forum in Foyer East, Wed - Sat, program available at: www.aero-expo.com
Special shows:
Engine Area powered by fliegermagazin in Hall A5
Avionics Avenue supported by aerokurier in Hall A6
Headset Test Area in Hall A6
Flight simulator area in cooperation with Aerosoft and FliegerRevue in Hall A6
e-flight-expo supported by FlyingPages in Hall A7
Be a Pilot supported by aerokurier and FLUG REVUE, Foyer West
AERODrones/UAS Expo supported by UAV DACH e.V in Hall A7
AEROkunst, Foyer East
The Headlines of AERO 2019
- Record participation: 700 exhibitors
- The full general aviation range: From ultralights to business jets
- Test flights: Flight Simulator Area
- Avionics Avenue: Avionics trends and innovations
- "Be a pilot”: Career opportunities in aviation
- Strong demand: Ultralights, light sport aircraft and heli-hangar
- Special exhibition Engine Area: Economical propulsion systems
- E-flight expo shows the latest in electric aviation
- Drones: Unmanned aeronautical systems in the civilian sector
- AERO Conferences: More than 100 lectures, conferences, and workshops
Used aircraft: Sale of aircraft second hand, more information available at http://www.aero-expo.com/aero-en/exhibitors/contact-application.php
Slot booking: Information available at www.aero-expo.com/aero-de/anreise-unterkunft/anreise-flugzeug.php.
Admission prices: http://www.aero-expo.com/aero-en/visitors/opening-hours-and-prices.php
miércoles, 27 de marzo de 2019
Harbour Air and magniX Partner to Build World’s First All-Electric Airline
press release
Aviation Leaders Set to Transform Seaplanes into ePlanes — a Zero-emission Aircraft for the Future
REDMOND, WA and VANCOUVER, B.C. – March 26, 2019 – magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, and Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, today announced a partnership to transform Harbour Air seaplanes into an all-electric commercial fleet powered by the magni500, a 750 horsepower (HP) all-electric motor.
Operating 12 routes between hubs like Seattle and Vancouver and across the pristine natural wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, Harbour Air welcomes more than 500,000 passengers on 30,000 commercial flights each year. Through this partnership, both companies are furthering the vision to someday connect communities with clean, efficient and affordable electric air travel.
“Harbour Air first demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by becoming the first fully carbon-neutral airline in North America in 2007, through the purchase of carbon offsets,” said Greg McDougall, founder and CEO of Harbour Air Seaplanes. “Through our commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives, the communities where we operate and the environment, we are once again pushing the boundaries of aviation by becoming the first aircraft to be powered by electric propulsion. We are excited to bring commercial electric aviation to the Pacific Northwest, turning our seaplanes into ePlanes.”
The aviation industry currently contributes 12 percent of all U.S. carbon emissions and 4.9 percent globally, all while providing few low-cost, fuel-efficient options for passenger flights under 1,000 miles. By modifying existing Harbour Air planes with innovative, all-electric magniX propulsion systems, the partnership will create the world’s first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet. A Harbour Air ePlane will have zero reliance on fossil fuels and produce zero emissions – a significant step forward in the innovation and advancement of the airline industry.
“In 2018, 75 percent of worldwide airline flights were 1,000 miles or less in range. With magniX’s new propulsion systems coupled with emerging battery capabilities, we see tremendous potential for electric aviation to transform this heavily trafficked ‘middle mile’ range,” said Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX. “We’re excited to partner with Harbour Air, a forward thinking, like-minded company that is dedicated to bringing environmentally conscious, cost effective air-transport solutions to the West Coast of North America. This partnership will set the standard for the future of commercial aviation operators.”
The first aircraft to be converted will be the DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver, a six-passenger commercial aircraft used across Harbour Air’s route network. Harbour Air and magniX expect to conduct first flight tests of the all-electric aircraft in late 2019.
This partnership follows significant milestones for both companies, including the successful testing of magniX’s 350 HP all-electric motor and the addition of a Vancouver to Seattle route in Harbour Air’s destination roster.
To learn more, visit magniX and Harbour Air
About magniX
Headquartered in Redmond, WA with engineering facilities in Redmond and in Australia, magniX offers revolutionary electric propulsion systems for aircraft to meet electrical generation and torque requirements for sustainable commercial aerospace and defense. Using proprietary technology, magniX offers a range of solutions for various aviation applications including fixed wing, rotorcraft, and VTOL. For more information, please visit: www.magnix.aero.
About Harbour Air
Founded in 1982 with two small seaplanes, Harbour Air is North America’s largest seaplane airline — and the first to be fully carbon-neutral. The company’s international seaplane service, which originally began as a service for the forestry industry in B.C., is now a quintessential west coast experience. With a showcase fleet of more than 40 aircraft, Harbour Air offers up to 300 daily scheduled flights, scenic tours, adventure packages, and private flights. With 12 scheduled destinations connecting downtown Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle (WA), Nanaimo, Tofino, Whistler, Richmond (YVR South), Sechelt, Salt Spring Island, Pitt Meadows, Maple Bay and Comox, B.C. born Harbour Air welcomes 500,000 passengers every year. For more information, visit www.harbourair.com.
martes, 26 de marzo de 2019
Is the 737 MAX Boeing’s dH Comet moment?
Safety, automation, certification and geopolitics - what are the implications from the Boeing #737MAX grounding? #avgeek #ET302 https://t.co/QJwO9xrVrB https://t.co/Qsc8jdD4K7
lunes, 25 de marzo de 2019
TsAGI tests over-wing intake model of perspective engine
TsAGI tests over-wing intake model of perspective engine http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/4272/
DOT IG To Audit Boeing 737 MAX Certification Process
DOT IG To Audit Boeing 737 MAX Certification Process http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e4168687-a797-4ccd-8cb4-de080ca75c3e
ADIFO: The hyper-agile, omnidirectional, supersonic flying saucer
ADIFO: The hyper-agile, omnidirectional, supersonic flying saucer
At low speed, it operates like a quadcopter, at high speed, it's a jet-propelled, highly efficient supersonic aircraft whose entire body acts as a low-drag wing. Those are the claims of the Romanian creators of this flying saucer that's designed to offer unprecedented aerial agility across a broad range of speeds.
.. Continue Reading ADIFO: The hyper-agile, omnidirectional, supersonic flying saucerV-22 Osprey Marks Three Decades of Transforming Military Aviation
press release
During the thirty years since the V-22 Osprey first flew, the tiltrotor aircraft, built by Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA], has fundamentally changed how the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force operate in combat and support humanitarian operations. The V-22 has become one of the most in-demand and reliable aircraft in military service with its unique vertical maneuverability combined with the speed, range and fuel efficiency of a fixed-wing airplane.
So far, more than 375 V-22 aircraft have accumulated more than
450,000 flight hours across a spectrum of missions. Soon, the U.S. Navy
will begin using a new V-22 variant to deliver personnel and cargo to
its aircraft carriers, becoming the latest operator leveraging the
aircraft’s unique capabilities.
“Over the last 30 years, the V-22 has reshaped power projection, assault support and special operations airlift. Since that first flight in Arlington Texas, the V-22 has proven its worth on the battlefields of Iraq Afghanistan, Syria and around the world. Thirty years later, now a networked platform, still with unmatched speed, and battlespace reach, the V-22 continues to enable global power projection and worldwide crisis response on a scale never before possible. The US Services and our allies look forward to the next 30 years of V-22s dominating the battlefield.”
The V-22 has deployed to operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait,
and participated in humanitarian operations, including earthquake
relief in Haiti and Japan and hurricane response in the United States.
Military leaders continue to find new uses for the V-22. The missions it
performs include airborne command and control, airborne fleet
logistics, combat search and rescue and special operations support,
among others.
“The Osprey continues to prove that tiltrotor technology has many benefits for operators challenged in the toughest environments. The V-22 enables operations in a way that was not previously possible. The high demand for Ospreys is a signal that the aircraft is essential for customers around the world.”
The V-22’s unique tiltrotor design means the aircraft takes off and
lands like a helicopter and flies as a propeller-driven aircraft. These
characteristics offer the tactical flexibility to deploy with a smaller
logistical footprint and without a runway to access areas that are
unreachable with any other aircraft. Major production locations are
Philadelphia and Amarillo, with Rolls-Royce producing the aircraft’s two
engines in its Indianapolis facility. The V-22 industry team is not
only producing new aircraft, but it is also working with the Marine
Corps to reduce the number of aircraft configurations and simplify
designs for readiness improvements for the active V-22 inventory.
BELL AND ROLLS-ROYCE COLLABORATE ON ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
PR
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a teaming agreement with Rolls-Royce for the development of an optimized propulsion system and continued risk reduction efforts aimed at the V-280 Valor and V-247 advanced vertical lift platforms. The collaboration will focus on the integration of Rolls-Royce’s proven low-risk and advanced propulsion systems into future Bell aircraft.
“The goal of this collaboration is to further enhance the performance and affordability of our aircraft. Future Vertical Lift programs bring revolutionary solutions for warfighters; Bell and Rolls-Royce are focused on delivering those capabilities.”
This agreement extends Bell’s support for the U.S. military’s
aviation modernization and acquisition priorities. Building industry
relationships delivers options to rapidly mature technology and provide
capability to the warfighter. The result will be more options to create
aircraft with revolutionary capabilities for vertical lift programs.
“Bell is at the forefront of creating highly capable and sustainable aircraft that vastly outperform legacy platforms, and Rolls-Royce is a world leader in advanced engines and propulsion systems. We are excited to enhance our long-standing relationship with Bell and help deliver on customer requirements through innovative solutions and proven technologies."
As part of this teaming agreement, Bell will lead the design,
development and production of advanced vertical lift systems, and
Rolls-Royce will provide its technical expertise in propulsion systems
to provide potential customers with tested, high-performance solutions.
This collaboration extends a successful relationship between Bell and
Rolls-Royce that has existed for more than 50 years.
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ABOUT ROLLS-ROYCE
Rolls-Royce employs 6,000 people in 27 states across the U.S.,
literally coast-to-coast, from southern California to Walpole,
Massachusetts. Indianapolis is the largest Rolls-Royce engineering,
design and manufacturing site in the U.S. The company produces engines
and propulsion systems for multiple U.S. military aircraft at
Indianapolis, including the C-130J transport, V-22 Osprey Global Hawk
unmanned aerial vehicle, and the LiftSystem for the F-35B Lightning II.
Rolls-Royce engines manufactured in Indianapolis and elsewhere power a
wide array of aircraft and ships for all services of the U.S. military
-- the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and Coast Guard. In
addition, Rolls-Royce supports more than 52,000 jobs across the U.S.,
adding nearly $9 billion to the nation’s economy each year. Rolls-Royce
has invested nearly $1 billion in Research and Development in the US
since 2013, and is nearing completion of a $600 million investment to
modernize its Indianapolis facilities and for new technology
development.
Lockheed Martin's First Smart Satellites are Tiny with Big Missions
press release
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced a new generation of space technology launching this year that will allow satellites to change their missions in orbit. Satellites that launched one, ten or even fifteen years ago largely have the same capability they had when they lifted off. That's changing with new architecture that will let users add capability and assign new missions with a software push, just like adding an app on a smartphone. This new tech, called SmartSat, is a software-defined satellite architecture that will boost capability for payloads on several pioneering nanosats ready for launch this year.
"Imagine a new type of satellite that acts more like a smartphone. Add a SmartSat app to your satellite in-orbit, and you've changed the mission," said Rick Ambrose, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space. "We are the first to deploy this groundbreaking technology on multiple missions. SmartSat will give our customers unparalleled resiliency and flexibility for changing mission needs and technology, and it unlocks even greater processing power in space."
This year Lockheed Martin is integrating SmartSat technology on ten programs and counting, including the Linus and Pony Express nanosats, which will be the first to launch. These are rapid-prototype, testbed satellites using internal research and development funding, ready for 2019 launches on the first LM 50 nanosatellite buses:
The Linus project delivers two 12U cubesats performing a technology demonstration mission, validating SmartSat capabilities as well as 3D-printed spacecraft components.
Pony Express builds multiple 6U satellites destined for a low earth orbit and will space qualify state-of-the-art networking technologies. Pony Express 1 is a pathfinder for a software-defined payload that will test cloud computing infrastructure and was developed in nine months. Follow-on Pony Express missions will prove out RF-enabled swarming formations and space-to-space networking.
"SmartSat is a major step forward in our journey to completely transform the way we design, build and deliver satellites," said Ambrose. "The LM 50 bus is the perfect platform for testing this new, groundbreaking technology. We're self-funding these missions to demonstrate a number of new capabilities that can plug into any satellite in our fleet, from the LM 50 nanosat to our flagship LM 2100. And the same technology not only plugs into ground stations, improving space-ground integration, it will one day connect directly with planes, ships and ground vehicles, connecting front-line users to the power of space like never before."
Cyber security is at the core of this new technology. SmartSat-enabled satellites can reset themselves faster, diagnose issues with greater precision and back each other up when needed, significantly enhancing resiliency. Satellites can also better detect and defend against cyber threats autonomously, and on-board cyber defenses can be updated regularly to address new threats.
SmartSat uses a hypervisor to securely containerize virtual machines. It's a technology that lets a single computer operate multiple servers virtually to maximize memory, on-board processing and network bandwidth. It takes advantage of multi-core processing, something new to space. That lets satellites process more data in orbit so they can beam down just the most critical and relevant information—saving bandwidth costs and reducing the burden on ground station analysts, and ultimately opening the door for tomorrow's data centers in space.
SmartSat uses a high-power, radiation-hardened computer developed by the National Science Foundation's Center for Space, High-performance, and Resilient Computing, or SHREC. Lockheed Martin helps fund SHREC research, and in turn gains access to world-class technologies and student researchers.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Boeing Receives U.S. Navy Multiyear Contract for F/A-18 Production
press release
With a three-year contract award for 78 F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets, Boeing [NYSE: BA] will play a vital role in the U.S. Navy’s fleet modernization efforts.
The Block III configuration adds capability upgrades that include enhanced network capability, longer range, reduced radar signature, an advanced cockpit system and an enhanced communication system. Boeing will begin converting existing Block II Super Hornets to Block III early in the next decade. The fighter’s life also will be extended from 6,000 hours to 10,000 hours.
This new multi-year contract benefits the U.S. Navy and Boeing by allowing both to schedule future production and Navy officials estimate this multi-year model saves a minimum of $395 million on this contract valued at approximately $4 billion.
“This multiyear contract will provide significant savings for taxpayers and the U.S. Navy while providing the capacity it needs to help improve readiness,” said Dan Gillian, vice president of F/A-18 and EA-18G programs. “A multiyear contract helps the F/A-18 team seek out suppliers with a guaranteed three years of production, instead of negotiating year to year. It helps both sides with planning, and we applaud the U.S. Navy on taking the appropriate steps needed to help solve its readiness challenges.”
For more information on Defense, Space & Security, visit www.boeing.com. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense and @BoeingSpace.
Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT™ Helicopter Achieves First Flight
press release
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2019-03-21-Sikorsky-Boeing-SB-1-DEFIANT-TM-Helicopter-Achieves-First-Flight#assets_20295_130411-117:20588
https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2019-03-21-Sikorsky-Boeing-SB-1-DEFIANT-TM-Helicopter-Achieves-First-Flight
https://youtu.be/Sm-N7trI0sw
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT™ helicopter achieved first flight today at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach, Fla., site. This revolutionary aircraft, developed by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company [NYSE: LMT], and Boeing [NYSE: BA], will help inform the next generation of military helicopters as part of the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift program.
“The design and development of DEFIANT has revealed the capability advancement that is truly possible for Future Vertical Lift,” said David Koopersmith, vice president and general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift. “Clearly, the performance, speed and agility of DEFIANT will be a game changer on the battlefield and we look forward to demonstrating for the U.S. Army the tremendous capabilities of this aircraft.”
With its two coaxial main rotors and a rear mounted pusher propulsor, DEFIANT is unlike production rotorcraft available today. It represents a leap forward in technology to achieve the U.S. government’s desire for vast increases in speed and range while improving maneuverability and survivability in a cost-effective way. DEFIANT aircraft’s use of X2™ Technology will allow the Army to penetrate from strategic standoff and exploit gaps created in complex Anti-Access Area Denial systems against near-peer adversaries.
“DEFIANT is designed to fly at nearly twice the speed and has twice the range of conventional helicopters while retaining the very best, if not better, low-speed and hover performance of conventional helicopters,” said Dan Spoor, vice president, Sikorsky Future Vertical Lift. “This design provides for exceptional performance in the objective area, where potential enemy activity places a premium on maneuverability, survivability and flexibility. We are thrilled with the results of today’s flight and look forward to an exciting flight test program.”
The helicopter is participating in the Army's Joint Multi-Role-Medium Technology Demonstrator program. Data from DEFIANT will help the Army develop requirements for new utility helicopters expected to enter service in the early 2030s. This flight marks a key milestone for the Sikorsky-Boeing team and is the culmination of significant design, simulation and test activity to further demonstrate the capability of the X2 Technology.
X2 Technology is scalable to a variety of military missions such as attack and assault, long-range transportation, infiltration and resupply. DEFIANT is the third X2® aircraft in less than 10 years.
For more information, visit http://www.lockheedmartin.com/defiant and https://www.boeing.com/defense/future-vertical-lift/.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
About Boeing
For more information on Defense, Space & Security visit www.boeing.com. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense and @BoeingSpace.
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