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miércoles, 13 de noviembre de 2019

Flight simulation of new arrival procedure concepts promises a 5% increase in runway capacity, and reduced noise | EUROCONTROL

EUROCONTROL and Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) used full motion flight simulators to evaluate the feasibility of "Secondary Runway Aiming Point (SRAP)" and "Increased Glide Slope (IGS)", concepts focused on capacity and environmental benefits.

SRAP permits 'light wake' category aircraft to fly a final approach above the approach profile of heavier aircraft flying to the primary runway threshold; this enables them to avoid the wake vortex of the larger aircraft, and should result in an increase in runway throughput of up to 5%.

Crucially, the noise contour of the aircraft on approach to the SRAP moves towards the airport, reducing noise. The approach glide slope to the SRAP could be a normal "3-degree" slope or an increased glide slope (IGS) to maximise benefits.

Background

The two concepts being evaluated are part of our contribution to the SESAR solution "Enhanced arrival procedures", which focuses on mitigating noise and adapting wake avoidance procedures. Both concepts have already been successfully trialled in a number of real-time simulations.

The solution has been developed within SESAR 2020 project PJ02 "Increased runway and airport throughput", which seeks to tackle capacity challenges at major airports.

EUROCONTROL is leading the project, working with partners to develop operational solutions and advanced air traffic control (ATC) tools.

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https://www.eurocontrol.int/news/flight-sim-arrival-procedure-promises-increase-runway-capacity-less-noise

Here Are Some Exclusive Shots Of The Four New Su-35S Flankers Delivered To The Russian Knights Yesterday.

https://theaviationist.com/2019/11/13/here-are-some-exclusive-shots-of-the-four-new-su-35s-flankers-delivered-to-the-russian-knights-yesterday/

SB1Defiant completes initial test flight as a fully-configured aircraft

Boeing Defense (@BoeingDefense) twitteó a las 5:00 p. m. on mié., nov. 13, 2019:
#SB1Defiant completes initial test flight as a fully-configured aircraft. The Defiant will provide the @USArmy the ability to fly faster, farther and with greater maneuverability for future missions. https://t.co/ILS1STDqK7
(https://twitter.com/BoeingDefense/status/1194646212693110785?s=03)

737 MAX Progress Report / Boeing's Statements

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130556

CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2019 -- Boeing's priority remains the safe return to service of the MAX and supporting our airline customers through this challenging time. We are working closely with the FAA and other regulatory authorities as we work towards certification and safe return to commercial service, and we are taking the time to answer all of their questions. With the rigorous scrutiny being applied, we are confident the MAX will be one of the safest airplanes ever to fly.

While the FAA and other regulatory authorities will determine the timing of certification and return to commercial service, Boeing continues to target FAA certification of the MAX flight control software updates during this quarter. Based on this schedule, it is possible that the resumption of MAX deliveries to airline customers could begin in December, after certification, when the FAA issues an Airworthiness Directive rescinding the grounding order. In parallel, we are working towards final validation of the updated training requirements, which must occur before the MAX returns to commercial service, and which we now expect to begin in January.

There are five key milestones Boeing must complete with the FAA before return to service:

FAA eCab Simulator Certification Session: A multi-day eCab simulator evaluation with the FAA to ensure the overall software system performs its intended function, both normally and in the presence of system failures. COMPLETED
FAA Line Pilots Crew Workload Evaluation: A separate, multi-day simulator session with airline pilots to assess human factors and crew workload under various test conditions.
FAA Certification Flight Test: FAA pilots will conduct a certification flight(s) of the final updated software.
Boeing Final Submittal to the FAA: After completion of the FAA certification flight, Boeing will submit the final certification deliverables and artifacts to the FAA to support software certification.
Joint Operational Evaluation Board (JOEB) Simulator Training Evaluation: The Joint Operational Evaluation Board (JOEB), a multi-regulatory body, conducts a multi-day simulator session with global regulatory pilots to validate training requirements. Following the simulator session, the Flight Standardization Board will release a report for a public comment period, followed by final approval of the training.

Boeing and the FAA successfully concluded the first of these milestones this past week, and are now working towards the FAA line pilots evaluation and the FAA certification flight test.

At each step of this process Boeing has worked closely with the FAA and other regulators. We're providing detailed documentation, had them fly in the simulators, and helped them understand our logic and the design for the new procedures, software and proposed training material to ensure that they are completely satisfied as to the airplane's safety. The FAA and other regulatory authorities will ultimately determine return to service in each relevant jurisdiction. This may include a phased approach and timing may vary by jurisdiction.

Spanish Stakeholder Workshop on Horizon Europe Implementation - Recommendations

http://eshorizonte2020.cdti.es/index.asp?TR=A&IDR=1&iddocumento=7532

Solar Powered HAPS: Leonardo invests in the world’s first solar-powered drone capable of perpetual flight with heavy payloads

press releases:
https://skydweller.aero/news/

Leonardo has invested in Skydweller Aero Inc., a start-up specialising in the development of a new generation of unmanned aircraft

Alessandro Profumo, CEO of Leonardo: “As the key technological investor and partner of the project, Leonardo will broaden its capabilities in new power systems, autonomous flight, innovative aerostructures, ultra-light materials and eco-friendly technologies to improve the Company’s competitive advantage in the aerospace business for the next 20 years”

Leveraging 15 years of airframe development, the Skydweller drone is expected to begin flight operations as soon as 2021

Skydweller’s endurance and payload allow it to fill key gaps in many countries’ integrated surveillance architecture. It enables improved situational awareness for military forces and more cost-effective utilisation of resources than with traditional systems

Rome, 8 November 2019 – Leonardo is accelerating the progress of technology and innovation in autonomous flight by investing in Skydweller Aero Inc., a US/Spanish start-up specialising in large-scale solar-powered unmanned air systems. The initiative will result in the development and deployment of the Skydweller drone, the world’s first atmospheric pseudo-satellite capable of carrying large payloads with unlimited range and ultra-persistent endurance.

“As the key technological investor and partner of the project, Leonardo will broaden its capabilities in new power systems, autonomous flight, innovative aerostructures, ultra-light materials and eco-friendly technologies to improve the company’s competitive advantage in the aerospace business for the next 20 years “, commented Alessandro Profumo, CEO of Leonardo.

As an atmospheric satellite, Skydweller combines the persistence of a geostationary satellite with the flexibility of an aircraft. It will operate from existing airbases around the world, deploy thousands of miles away to areas of high need, and remain overhead for orders of magnitude longer than current aircraft. This revolutionary platform will be used for purposes ranging from land and maritime surveillance to monitoring the environment and infrastructure, from industrial geo-information services to telecommunications and precision navigation. During emergencies and disaster-recovery situations, the system can be rapidly deployed from distant locations to provide backup communications and direct support to first responders.

The Skydweller project builds on a proven and mature aircraft that successfully circumnavigated the globe in 2016. The first phase focuses on converting the aircraft from a manned platform into an Optionally-Piloted Vehicle (OPV) by integrating advanced autonomy algorithms and vehicle management systems. The second step of the project will culminate in the first production aircraft, designed solely for unmanned operations and hardened against a range of environmental conditions. Autonomous flights of the OPV are projected for 2020 and the first production model of the unmanned version of the aircraft is expected in 2021.

The system will comply with European export laws and will not be subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions. This will enable the aircraft to satisfy government and commercial needs around the world. Leonardo will act as the prime contractor for commercial opportunities in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and NATO.

Development and construction of the aircraft will be carried out at the Skydweller facility in the Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain. Leonardo Aircraft division will participate in development and engineering activities via a dedicated team.

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Skydweller, a US-Spanish Aerospace Company, and Solar Impulse have signed an agreement for Skydweller to acquire the SI-2 aircraft, related assets and exclusive IP license to develop a new unmanned aircraft capable of perpetual flight.

Alexandria Virginia USA & Ciudad Real / Madrid, Spain: September 11, 2019 – Skydweller is a US-Spanish aerospace company developing commercial unmanned perpetual flight vehicles. Skydweller has entered into an agreement with Solar Impulse to acquire the historic SI-2 aircraft, related assets and exclusive IP license. Skydweller will use this and its teams of experts to develop an unmanned variant. These aircraft platforms will deliver many services in different data and communications markets such as: natural resource monitoring, data collection, aerial mapping, weather and environmental forecasting, emergency operations, and telecommunications; including Internet and 5G mobile communications for remote and under-served areas.

Dr. Robert Miller, CEO of Skydweller said, “This September we will begin full scale operations to develop, test, and industrialize the world’s first atmospheric pseudo satellite capable of large payloads with unlimited range and endurance. Like the Satellite market, in the 90’s, large payload solar powered aircraft will change the way much of the world communicates and shares data. By leveraging 15 years of R&D from Solar Impulse including over a thousand hours of solar-powered flights, we will bring this solution to market several years faster and with more capability than would otherwise be possible.”

Skydweller has chosen to invest in a production and manufacturing facility in the province of Ciudad Real (Castilla La Mancha, Spain). Sébastien Renouard, COO of Skydweller said, “The Castilla La Mancha region offers a great workforce and infrastructure for the successful development of autonomous technologies. The local authorities have shown much enthusiasm and plan to financially support the project as an economic opportunity for the region’s development. We are honored to work with them.”

Former Aeromobil co-founder introduced his own flying car in Shanghai

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https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=es&tab=TT&sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startitup.sk%2Fbyvaly-spoluzakladatel-firmy-aeromobil-predstavil-v-sanghaji-vlastne-lietajuce-auto%2F

Google translation 2
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http://english.eastday.com/Latest/u1ai8653356.html

The Challenger 350 speed record | Bombardier Business Aircraft

https://businessaircraft.bombardier.com/en/challenger-350-speed-record

10 Cities | 10 Speed Records | Less than 24 hours

martes, 12 de noviembre de 2019

SpaceX and Cape Canaveral Return to Action with First Operational Starlink Mission

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2019/11/spacex-cape-return-first-operational-starlink-mission/

Sikorsky to advance urban air mobility vision at CoMotion LA

https://evtol.com/news/sikorsky-urban-air-mobility-comotion-la/

IAG's Walsh highlights environmental dilemma over tankering

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iags-walsh-highlights-environmental-dilemma-over-ta-462090/

Serious pitch-control issue affected American Eagle E175

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/serious-pitch-control-issue-affected-american-eagle-462092/

Southwest will speed up inspections of 38 used 737 airplanes after FAA concerns

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southwest-faa/southwest-will-speed-up-inspections-of-38-used-737-airplanes-after-faa-concerns-idUSKBN1XL2EU

A review of the retirement ages for 737s over the generations shows something really interesting.

https://airinsight.com/retiring-737s/

Boeing says 737 MAX should resume commercial flights in January; shares jump

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-airplane/boeing-says-737-max-should-resume-commercial-flights-in-january-shares-jump-idUSKBN1XL24C

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-says-faas-ok-for-737-max-should-come-next-month-but-commercial-flights-will-take-longer/

viernes, 8 de noviembre de 2019

Antonov Airlines’ AN-22 Antei returns to commercial market - Antonov Airlines

Within a period between the 27th and 31st of October 2019, an AN-22 Antei of Antonov Airlines successfully performed two flights on the Madrid-Baghdad-Madrid route. All flights were performed for DSV Spain – the logistics operator of the Spanish MoD carrying helicopters and spare parts.

https://www.antonov-airlines.com/helicopters/antonov-airlines-an-22-antei-returns-to-commercial-market-with-project-for-dsv-spain-and-cargoplanet-spain

Democratic lawmakers question FAA decisions on Boeing safety issues | Article [AMP] | Reuters

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN1XH2XU?__twitter_impression=true

New questions raised on safety of both Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner – The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/new-questions-raised-on-safety-of-both-737-max-and-787-dreamliner

Indonesia's Lion Air finds cracks in two 737 NGs with fewer flights than FAA safety directive | Article [AMP] | Reuters

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN1XI0FI?__twitter_impression=true

jueves, 7 de noviembre de 2019

Some recovery in business jet charters but owner activity slumps

https://blueskynews.aero/issue-532/WINGX-Report-October-2019.html

miércoles, 6 de noviembre de 2019

What's it's like to fly an 11,500-pound experimental helicopter (with zero experience)

The tablet attached to my leg—and the former Coast Guard pilot by my side—helped. We're hovering over the tarmac in a large helicopter. Mark Ward, a former commander in the Coast Guard, is on my left, giving me a brief, real-time lesson in how to fly a chopper—a 5.8-ton, multi-million-dollar flyi...

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Artículo: Boeing aims for Moon landing in 'fewer steps'

Aerospace giant Boeing has unveiled its proposal for a lander that could take humans to the Moon's surface.

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Iran to launch three domestically-made satellites in near future

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Iran_to_launch_three_domestically_made_satellites_in_near_future_999.html

British hypersonic engine passes key test

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/British_hypersonic_engine_passes_key_test_999.html

ANALYSIS: MROs see fringe benefits from Max grounding

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-mros-see-fringe-benefits-from-max-groundin-461999/

Air France-KLM to reinvent itself through simplification

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/air-france-klm-to-reinvent-itself-through-simplifica-462007/

A350 set to be integrated into Tianjin completion centre

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a350-set-to-be-integrated-into-tianjin-completion-ce-462022/

TerraView unveils mil-spec drone capable of 70-minute flight

http://uasmagazine.com/articles/2088/terraview-unveils-mil-spec-drone-capable-of-70-minute-flight

ParaZero, Helios bring drone flights over people to Chicago

ParaZero, Helios bring drone flights over people to Chicago http://uasmagazine.com/articles/2089/parazero-helios-bring-drone-flights-over-people-to-chicago

“It’s not easy to compare:” Airbus’ CEO Faury

https://leehamnews.com/2019/11/06/its-not-easy-to-compare-airbus-ceo-faury/

A Basic “MCAS” System was installed in the Boeing 707 in the 1960s

https://leehamnews.com/2019/11/01/a-basic-mcas-system-was-installed-in-the-boeing-707-in-the-1960s/

Russian Sukhoi’s 5th Generation Su-57 “Felon” In Stunning New Photos from MAKS 2019.

https://theaviationist.com/2019/11/05/russian-sukhois-5th-generation-su-57-felon-in-stunning-new-photos-from-maks-2019/

Will Drones Finally Be Permitted To Do Inspections?

https://www.mro-network.com/maintenance-repair-overhaul/will-drones-finally-be-permitted-do-inspections

DARPA looking for anti-laser defences for US aircraft

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/darpa-looking-for-anti-laser-defences-for-us-aircraf-462015/

American and Qantas implement joint venture

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/american-and-qantas-implement-joint-venture-462017/

Boeing’s MAX likely to return to European service in first-quarter

http://aviationnews.eu/avnews16/news/2019/11/boeings-max-likely-to-return-to-european-service-in-first-quarter/

Airbus and China reinforce long-standing partnership

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/airbus-and-china-reinforce-long-standing-partnership/

Ryanair Expects Further Delays to Max's Return to Service

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2019-11-04/ryanair-expects-further-delays-maxs-return-service

New UAVOS HAPS ApusDuo Variant Successfully Completes Test Flight

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=9428996f-4365-4d5f-ad91-556f0c0dac5f

Virgin Galactic Stock Drops About 20 Percent After IPO

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=bd9a9401-c3bc-4517-b32f-91d45ce6a663

Air France CEO slams obsolete, problem-prone A380 - Airline Ratings

https://www.airlineratings.com/news/air-france-ceo-slams-obsolete-problem-prone-a380/

Air France: les avions remplaçant les A380 choisis "dans les prochaines semaines" -Smith - Actualité des sociétés

https://www.google.com/amp/s/investir.lesechos.fr/amp/1879780.php

Where Will The Electric Aviation Start-Ups Find $40B?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/deandonovan/2019/09/17/where-will-the-electric-aviation-start-ups-find-40b/#76bcaf216ee7

France and Germany Want a Stealth Fighter That Is Better Than the F-35

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/france-and-germany-want-stealth-fighter-better-f-35-88191

Le drone français « Condor » pourrait faciliter l’infiltration et la logistique des forces spéciales

http://www.opex360.com/2019/10/19/le-drone-francais-condor-pourrait-faciliter-linfiltration-et-la-logistique-des-forces-speciales/

Airbus's Secret Stealth Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Research Program Breaks Cover (Updated)

martes, 5 de noviembre de 2019

TURBOTECH Revolutionizes Hybrid-Electric Aircraft With ANSYS

press release

TURBOTECH is leveraging ANSYS' (NASDAQ: ANSS) industry-leading simulation solutions to transform aeronautical propulsion. Through the ANSYS Startup Program, TURBOTECH is developing an energy storage system capable of powering the hybrid-electric aircraft of the future.

As aerospace manufacturers turn to electrification to reduce emissions, boost efficiency and lower operating costs, engineers race to solve unprecedented design and power challenges. TURBOTECH uses ANSYS fluids solutions to develop regenerative cycle turbogenerators based on small turbines that recover energy from exhaust gases to reduce fuel consumption. By recharging batteries in-flight, the turbogenerators can improve the endurance of electric aircrafts by 10x — enabling significant weight and cost savings.The turbogenerators can produce electricity from virtually any type of renewable flammable material, including bio-fuel, bio-gas, hydrogen and conventional fuels.

"Developing a turbine is a very complex and iterative process. ANSYS simulation solutions enable us to solve complex calculations for turbines and compressors, replace physical prototypes with virtual prototypes and enhance design exploration," said Damien Fauvet, CEO at TURBOTECH. "By 2020, our patented technology will have initiated a revolution in aeronautical propulsion, targeting new markets and opportunities for electrification and autonomy."

"The global microturbines market is projected to reach $420 million by 2025. TURBOTECH's vision for the future of hybrid-electric propulsion systems will transform that market and disrupt the aerospace industry," said Paolo Colombo, industry director, aerospace and defense at ANSYS. "As part of the ANSYS Startup Program, TURBOTECH will deliver the next generation of engines with less noise, lower environmental impact and greater flight endurance."

As part of the ANSYS Startup Program, TURBOTECH has access to simulation software bundles that are specifically built to help the company innovate quickly and cost-effectively. The program empowers entrepreneurs around the world to transform their companies from startups to industry leaders. Since inception, the ANSYS Startup Program has worked with over 740 startups, more than 170 in the aerospace and defense industry.

ANSYS To Extend Microsoft Azure Digital Twins With Physics-Based Simulations

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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ANSYS (NASDAQ: ANSS) is working with Microsoft to extend Microsoft Azure Digital Twins with ANSYS ® Twin Builder™ to enable mutual customers to significantly improve operations. The collaboration will empower Microsoft's enterprise customers to more accurately predict an asset's future performance and reduce unscheduled downtime expenses — enabling users to slash product maintenance costs and speed high-quality products to market.

Industrial companies are investing millions of dollars to build, maintain and track the performance of remotely deployed Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled assets, machinery and vehicles. To maximize a product's sustainability and efficiency in the field, operators require a digital twin — a virtual prototype of a deployed asset's complete system. Operators rely on digital twin data to enhance preventive maintenance programs, pioneer next-generation business models and rapidly improve product development.

Azure Digital Twins help create comprehensive models of physical environments with full support for two-way communication to IoT and Edge devices. Through the collaboration, manufacturers that model and connect assets using Azure Digital Twins can optimize asset production and operations using ANSYS Twin Builder. By using compute integration and digital twin definition language standard, ANSYS and Microsoft make it easier for users to adopt and deploy digital twins.

"As industrial companies require comprehensive field data and actionable insights to further optimize deployed asset performance, ecosystem partners must collaborate to form business solutions," said Eric Bantegnie, vice president and general manager at ANSYS. "ANSYS Twin Builder's complementary simulation data stream augments Microsoft Azure IoT Services and greatly enhances their customers' understanding of asset performance."

Sam George, Corporate Vice President of Azure IoT at Microsoft Corp., said, "As Microsoft Azure customers adopt IoT and Digital Twins to understand their business assets in real time, many are now looking for analytics tools that help them find new insights. Collaborating with ANSYS to extend Azure Digital Twins provides our customers with an understanding of their deployed assets' performance by leveraging physics and simulation-based analytics."

AKKA Technologies tests new detachabale fuselage airplane and new cockpit

new detachable cabin aircraft concept press release
https://www.akka-technologies.com/press-release/akkas-multimodal-link-fly-aircraft-successfully-completes-first-test-flight/?lang=fr

Video
https://youtu.be/kJKMg6Iex84

new cockpit press release
https://www.akka-technologies.com/press-release/akka-technologies-accompagne-aura-aero-pour-la-realisation-du-prototype-de-cockpit-pour-une-nouvelle-generation-davions-biplaces-100-francais/?lang=fr

video
https://youtu.be/aDxzE7Bdlz4

Comment Air France-KLM espère revenir dans le peloton des meilleurs mondiaux | Les Echos

https://www.lesechos.fr/amp/1145429

lunes, 4 de noviembre de 2019

Boeing Starliner successfully completes pad abort test

press release

Crew escape system test is critical milestone ahead of first crewed launch

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today cleared a crucial test on the way to returning the United States to human spaceflight launch capabilities by completing a successful pad abort test of the CST-100 Starliner.

During the two-minute test designed to simulate a launch pad emergency, an uncrewed Starliner spacecraft lifted off under its own power from a test stand at the U.S. Army’s White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The vehicle was able to demonstrate the proper performance of numerous integrated systems that would be needed to successfully propel the capsule away from its Atlas V launch vehicle at any point during the ascent.

“The test team and spacecraft performed flawlessly,” said Starliner Program Manager John Mulholland. “Emergency scenario testing is very complex, and today our team validated that the spacecraft will keep our crew safe in the unlikely event of an abort.”

At T-0 in the countdown, Starliner fired its four launch abort engines (LAEs) and several orbital maneuvering and attitude control (OMAC) thrusters. With 190,000 pounds of thrust, the spacecraft quickly pushed up and away from the test stand, showcasing how fast the system can whisk crews away from danger if necessary. The vehicle flew nearly a mile in just under 20 seconds before deploying its forward heat shield and parachutes.

Nearly 34 seconds into the test, the service and crew modules separated. As the crew module descended slowly to a safe landing under the parachutes, the service module continued to free fall as planned.

Just over a minute into the test, the vehicle’s base heat shield separated, allowing the Starliner spacecraft’s air bags to deploy and inflate in preparation for landing. The crew module touched down 95 seconds after the abort engines fired.

“We’ve tested all these systems individually, so we know the propulsion system fires at the intended levels, and we know the parachutes can support the vehicle and safely slow it down, but the real test is making sure those systems can perform together. That’s when you know these systems are ready to fly people,” said Boeing’s Pad Abort Test Flight Director Alicia Evans.

Over the next 24 hours, Starliner’s crew module will be recovered for evaluation and analysis. Conducting this test over ground helps to preserve the crew module for reuse, and Boeing will use the data from this test to further validate system performance during nominal landing operations. Starliner is designed to be the first American-made orbital crew capsule to land on land, which will help make the crew modules reusable up to 10 times.

Boeing is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation services to low Earth orbit destinations including the International Space Station, where ongoing research improves life on Earth, supports a growing commercial industry, and enables long-duration missions back to the moon and on to Mars.

Starliner’s pad abort test is a critical milestone ahead of flying Boeing and NASA astronauts to the orbiting laboratory on Starliner’s Crew Flight Test, and for flying operational missions to the station for NASA in the near future.

For more information on Defense, Space & Security, visit www.boeing.com. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense and @BoeingSpace.

Reaction Engines’ Mach 5 engine is just the tip of the new aerospace boom

https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/01/reaction-engines-mach-5-engine-is-just-the-tip-of-the-new-aerospace-boom/?renderMode=ie11

Unqualified Passenger Allegedly Took Control Of A Passenger Flight Over Russia

https://simpleflying.com/passenger-flies-plane-russia/

Boeing Starliner Spacecraft to Demonstrate Critical Launch Pad Abort Capability

https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew/2019/11/01/boeing-starliner-spacecraft-to-demonstrate-critical-launch-pad-abort-capability/

Collins Aerospace to expand Casablanca operations by 40 percent to accommodate program wins

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/newsroom/News/2019/10/collins-expands-casablanca-operations-40-percent-accommodate-program-wins

IAG buys AirEuropa

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-air-europa-m-a-iag-idUSKBN1XE0KR

Air-traffic control changes in U.S., Europe may force Ottawa to buy new executive jets

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/air-traffic-control-changes-in-u-s-europe-may-force-ottawa-to-buy-new-executive-jets-1.4668608

Price of F-35 Falls, But Not as Much As Pentagon Hoped

https://www.defenseone.com/business/2019/10/price-f-35-falls-not-much-pentagon-hoped/160945/

Another Hit for MRJ Program, Trans States Cancels Order

https://airlinegeeks.com/2019/11/02/trans-state-cancels-mrj90-order/

A French space startup is launching wine into orbit

https://qz.com/1656636/a-french-start-up-is-sending-wine-to-space/

Twenty-two start-ups join Airbus accelerator programme

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Airbus has selected twenty-two new start-ups to join its BizLab for the launch of the fifth accelerator programme, providing a platform to develop previously untapped technologies and ways of working in the aerospace sector.

During the six-month acceleration programme, the start-ups will receive support from an international team of experts from various fields and have access to dedicated coaching staff, networking opportunities and co-working spaces.

Hailing from nine countries around the world, the twenty-two new start-ups were selected out of 704 applications from 59 countries. One of the main criteria used in the selection process were the synergies between the start-up projects and Airbus’ sustainability, environment and innovation strategy in the fields of reduction of emissions and alternative propulsion technology, additive manufacturing, data analytics, robotics, smart protection and testing systems and artificial intelligence.

The selected start-ups will join a unique consolidated global network and be based on one of Airbus’ four BizLab campuses; Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany), Bangalore (India) and Madrid (Spain).

Airbus BizLab is a global aerospace business accelerator where start-ups and Airbus intrapreneurs speed-up the transformation of innovative ideas into valuable businesses. Since starting in 2015, Airbus BizLab has used this “hybrid” concept to accelerate 72 start-ups and 54 internal projects, which have raised a combined €23.5 million.

To download a full description of each of the 22 start-ups, please click here

To find out more about the Airbus BizLab, please visit: https://www.airbus-bizlab.com/

Why you shuld never be Under large and very large Air Tanker’s Low Firefighting Drop

https://youtu.be/ONdSoiI4zIA

USAF Sees Five-Year Window To Invent A New Fighter Aircraft Industry

https://aviationweek.com/defense/usaf-sees-five-year-window-invent-new-fighter-aircraft-industry

IAG, a través de Iberia, incorpora a Air Europa a su grupo de aerolíneas

IAG, A TRAVÉS DE IBERIA, INCORPORA A AIR EUROPA A SU GRUPO DE AEROLINEAS

Una operación beneficiosa para el hub de Madrid, que será más eficiente para competir con el resto de aeropuertos, para la conectividad de España y para la economía española

La operación requiere la aprobación de las autoridades de competencia

Las aerolíneas de IAG y Air Europa seguirán compitiendo como hasta ahora hasta que la operación no esté aprobada y cerrada

Madrid, 4 de noviembre de 2019

El grupo IAG ha anunciado hoy el acuerdo con Globalia para la compra del cien por cien del capital de Air Europa, a través de IBERIA, una operación valorada en torno a los 1.000 millones de euros, que se abonará en efectivo al finalizar el proceso de compra.

Este acuerdo permite que Air Europa se incorpore a un grupo sólido de aerolíneas que han crecido y mejorado su rendimiento dentro de IAG, y que se han beneficiado de todas las oportunidades que el grupo les ofrece, de las que también se beneficiará Air Europa, que mantendrá su marca.

Esta operación contribuirá a hacer de Madrid un hub más eficiente, que podrá competir mejor y con mejores herramientas con los principales hubs de Europa. Además de contribuir a la red de rutas entre Europa y América Latina, permitirá disponer de más conectividad y masa crítica para abrir nuevas rutas y crecer en otros mercados donde ahora no está o su presencia es muy pequeña y ofrecer mejores servicios a los clientes.

Se espera que la operación de compra se complete en el segundo semestre de 2020, una vez recibidas todas las aprobaciones necesarias.

Mientras tanto, Air Europa y las aerolíneas de IAG seguirán compitiendo como hasta ahora.

Willie Walsh, Consejero Delegado de IAG, ha comentado: "la adquisición de Air Europa supone añadir a IAG una nueva aerolínea competitiva y rentable, haciendo de Madrid un hub europeo líder y permitiendo que IAG logre el liderazgo del Atlántico Sur, generando así un valor financiero adicional para nuestros accionistas.

IAG tiene una sólida trayectoria de adquisiciones exitosas, la más reciente con la adquisición de Aer Lingus en 2015, y estamos convencidos de que Air Europa representa un gran encaje estratégico para el grupo".

Javier Hidalgo, Consejero Delegado de Globalia, ha declarado: "Para Globalia, la incorporación de Air Europa al Grupo IAG supone un fortalecimiento del presente y futuro de la compañía, que mantendrá la línea seguida por Air Europa durante los últimos años. Estamos convencidos de que será un éxito que Air Europa se incorpore a un Grupo como IAG, que ha demostrado durante todos estos años su apuesta por el desarrollo de las aerolíneas que los conforman y por el hub de Madrid".

Luis Gallego, Consejero Delegado de Iberia, considera que "Esta operación es de una gran importancia estratégica para el hub de Madrid que, durante los últimos años, se había quedado por detrás de otros hubs europeos. Tras este acuerdo, Madrid podrá competir con otros hubs europeos en igualdad de condiciones, con una mejor posición en las rutas desde Europa a América Latina y la posibilidad de convertirse en una puerta de enlace entre Asia y América Latina".

Una operación muy positiva para la conectividad aérea de España, el hub de Madrid, el turismo, la economía española, y para los clientes

Hub de Madrid

· Madrid es un hub con mucho potencial pero ha ido perdiendo posiciones con respecto de los grandes hubs europeos, tanto en tamaño, como en número de vuelos, destinos y pasajeros.

De los 20 aeropuertos más grandes de Europa, Madrid ocupa el número 19 en cuanto al número de destinos ofrecidos.

De los 10 principales aeropuertos, Madrid es el 9º en cuanto a países servidos.

· Para competir con el resto de hubs europeos, Madrid necesita ser más eficiente, porque en aviación, más que las aerolíneas individuales, compiten los hubs y los grandes grupos

· Madrid está bien situado geográficamente para el tráfico entre Europa y América Latina, pero su peso en otros grandes mercados, como Asia o África es mínimo.

· En Madrid, IBERIA tiene un peso menor que otras aerolíneas similares en sus hubs. De hecho, la cuota conjunta de IAG con Air Europa es del 39 por ciento, menor que la que tienen los competidores en París Charles de Gaulle, Fránkfurt o Ámsterdam.

· Iberia ha demostrado su apuesta por el crecimiento del hub de Madrid. Como ejemplo, en los datos acumulados a septiembre, el aeropuerto de Madrid ha crecido al 6.9%, dos puntos por encima de la media del resto de la red de AENA que ha crecido al 4.8%. En este mismo periodo Iberia ha crecido 7.3%.

· En los primeros 8 meses del año, Air Europa ha crecido un 12.4% sus pasajeros.

· Desde la adquisición de Air Europa en 1991 por un grupo de inversores encabezado por Juan José Hidalgo, la aerolínea se ha expandido tanto en el mercado doméstico como en el mercado internacional y transatlántico. Air Europa actualmente opera a 69 destinos con una flota de 66 aviones y transporta anualmente 11,8 millones de clientes.

· Air Europa ha demostrado en los últimos años ser una compañía aérea capaz de competir en el hub de Madrid, con un importante crecimiento y desarrollo continuado, apertura de rutas y nuevos destinos (fundamentalmente en América Latina y el Caribe) y ha contribuido de manera sólida y sostenible en el tiempo al desarrollo de la conectividad de Madrid y de España.

· Air Europa ha realizado una gran apuesta para renovar su flota de largo radio reflejada en la compra de 29 Boeing 787-8 y B787-9.

· La incorporación de Air Europa a IAG, a través de IBERIA, permitirá generar más tráfico y por lo tanto más destinos y más aviones:

La operación mejorará la posición del hub de Madrid para atraer tráfico adicional de conexión y competir con éxito con otros hubs mundiales. Además, la red combinada de corto radio de IBERIA y Air Europa proporcionará a los clientes flexibilidad de horarios y la posibilidad de operar con eficacia en el mercado de corto radio altamente competitivo.

La combinación de Iberia y Air Europa creará la quinta aerolínea más grande de Europa en número de aviones de largo radio con 63 aviones, justo por detrás de KLM con 65.

Esta operación además es muy importante en la medida en que se alinea con la inversión de €1.571 millones anunciada por el Gobierno de España a través de AENA para el desarrollo y el crecimiento del aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, que podría convertirse en la puerta de conexión entre Asia y América Latina y entre Europa y África.

La aportación a la economía española

· En España, según un reciento informe de IATA, la aviación es vital para la economía del país. Está detrás de 1,7 millones de empleos y contribuye al 9,2 por ciento del producto interior bruto (últimas cifras del Banco Mundial, 2016)

· Según el modelo de IATA, por cada 1.000 pasajeros adicionales que se consigan, se crean unos 9 empleos y se añaden 850.000 euros a la economía española.

· Según el WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council), 1 de cada 10 empleos en el mundo son del sector turístico; en la actualidad 1 de cada 5 empleos que se crean nuevos son turísticos; y entre 2020-2029 lo serán 1 de cada 4. Esta operación hará a España mucho más competitiva en turismo de largo radio gracias a la conectividad que se pueda desarrollar con los países emergentes en turismo que en su mayoría gozan de escasas conexiones con Madrid, comparadas además con otros hubs europeos.

· La incorporación de Air Europa al grupo permitiría, en las actuales condiciones de mercado, sumar hasta 12 millones de pasajeros más y añadir hasta 10 nuevos destinos de largo radio y una aportación al PIB de más de 280 millones de euros.

Para los clientes

· Posibilidad de abrir más rutas o hacer más sostenibles las existentes. Tras la incorporación de Vueling a IAG, por ejemplo, la aerolínea ha sumado 70 aviones (de 55 en el 2012 a 125 actualmente) y ha reforzado el aeropuerto de Barcelona con 11 millones de asientos y 50 destinos más.

· La alimentación de vuelos de las aerolíneas del grupo mejora la ocupación y por lo tanto permite hacer rentables rutas que sin esa alimentación no lo serían. Sería una gran oportunidad, por ejemplo, para crecer en Asia, África y Norte América

· La creación de Iberia Express, por ejemplo, ha permitido abrir unos 20 nuevos destinos desde Madrid a los que no volaba Iberia, al tiempo que ha mejorado la alimentación de los vuelos de Iberia al largo radio, que también se ha traducido en poder abrir o reabrir vuelos a destinos nuevos.

· Las sinergias que se consiguen perteneciendo a un gran grupo permiten competir con precios más bajos y mejores servicios. Así se ha visto en la unión de Iberia y British Airways, o en los acuerdos de negocio conjunto del Atlántico Norte o de Japón.

· La coordinación del programa de vuelos permite mejorar horarios, frecuencias, etc, como ha sucedido en el Puente Aéreo entre Iberia y Vueling, o en el Madrid-Londres entre Iberia y British Airways.

· Los clientes dispondrán de más oferta y flexibilidad en términos de horarios.

· Los clientes tendrán más oportunidades para ganar puntos para sus programas de viajeros frecuentes. Los miembros de Suma no perderán su estatus al unirse a Avios

· Más posibilidades de invertir en los clientes: salas VIP, aviones, producto…

Sostenibilidad

Una mayor alimentación de los vuelos mejora la ocupación y eso se traduce en menores emisiones netas por pasajero.

domingo, 3 de noviembre de 2019

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jueves, 31 de octubre de 2019

Bombardier Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Aerostructures Business to Spirit AeroSystems Holding, Inc.

press release

October 31, 2019 - Montréal

Sale of aerostructures business supports Aviation transformation, refocuses on business aviation and strengthens liquidity
Expected cash proceeds of $500 million (1)plus the assumptions of liabilities
Transaction implies enterprise value to 2019E EBITDA multiple of approximately 10x

All amounts in this press release are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) today announced a definitive agreement to sell its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems Holding, Inc. (Spirit), supporting Bombardier’s strategic decision to focus on its two strong growth pillars, trains and business aircraft.

With this transaction, Spirit will acquire Bombardier’s aerostructures activities and aftermarket services operations in Belfast, U.K.; Casablanca, Morocco; and its aerostructures maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Dallas, U.S. for a cash consideration of $500 million and the assumption of liabilities with a total carrying value in excess of $700(2) million, including government refundable advances and pension obligations. Following the transaction, Spirit will continue to supply structural aircraft components and spare parts to support the production and in-service fleet of Bombardier Aviation’s Learjet, Challenger and Global families of aircraft.

2019 revenues for these activities are expected to be approximately $1.0 billion(3) , while generating adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 12%. On this basis, the transaction implies an enterprise value to EBITDA multiple of approximately 10x.

The transaction follows the formation of Bombardier Aviation earlier this year and streamlines Bombardier’s aerostructures footprint to focus on core capabilities in Montreal, Mexico and its Global 7500 wing operations in Texas. The transaction also further strengthens Bombardier’s liquidity as it moves toward the deleveraging phase of the turnaround. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2020 and remains subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

“This transaction represents another strategic milestone in the reshaping of our portfolio to focus on our strong business aircraft and rail franchises,” said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. “We are confident that Spirit’s acquisition of these aerostructures assets is the best outcome for customers, employees and shareholders, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth and orderly transition.”

About Bombardier

With over 68,000 employees, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a broad portfolio of products and services for the business aviation, commercial aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Bombardier, Challenger, Global, Global 7500, and Learjet are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

Bombardier Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results

Consolidated revenues of $3.7 billion, representing 8% organic growth(1)
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA(2)and adjusted EBIT(2)of $255 million and $159 million, respectively; $143 million of reported EBIT
Free cash flow usage(2)of $682 million, supporting Global 7500 and Transportation ramp-up; $557 million operating cash flow usage
Clear roadmap to full year revenues, earnings(4)and free cash flow guidance supported by planned fourth quarter delivery schedules at Aviation and Transportation(3)

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https://ir.bombardier.com/en/press-releases/press-releases/85107-bombardier-reports-third-quarter-2019-results

Airbus partners with Amprius, leader in high energy density battery technology

press release

Strategic investment by Airbus Defence and Space in Amprius, Inc.
A new generation of Silicon Nanowire Anode-based Lithium Ion Batteries.
Expanding production capability to match near term needs of the Zephyr program.

Munich, 31 October 2019 – Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with U.S. based Amprius Inc’s current equity funding. This financing will further boost the development of new generation batteries based on Silicon Nanowire Anode technology.

Airbus Defence and Space’s investment will help drive the development of higher volume production capacity along with higher energy density cells for Airbus Defence and Space aerospace programmes, including the Zephyr High Altitude Pseudo Satellite and Urban Air Mobility innovation initiatives.

“This partnership re-inforces the link between two market leaders, the newest generation batteries of the market matched with the most advanced HAPS programme. Zephyr is currently the only one operating in the stratosphere at an average altitude of 70,000 and running exclusively on solar power, providing persistent local satellite-like services and supporting a wide range of applications and tasks.” said Jana Rosenmann, Head of Airbus Unmanned Aerial Systems.

The first to introduce 100% silicon anodes in lithium ion batteries to the market in 2013, Amprius manufactures the highest energy density commercial batteries in the industry. The company’s products and technology platforms include a 100% silicon nanowire anode, silicon-graphite composite anodes, lithium-rich cathodes, and high voltage electrolytes tailored for silicon.

“We are extremely pleased to be working with Airbus and supplying batteries for the Zephyr program,” said Jon Bornstein, COO of Amprius. “The incorporation of Amprius’ 100% silicon nanowire anode-based lithium ion batteries into the Zephyr platform represents an important validation of this technology. Likewise, our development of high energy power cells for Urban Air Mobility will enable exciting opportunities in new aviation markets.”

Amprius Inc.’s high energy density batteries are used for smartphones, wearables, drones, robotics, aerospace vehicles, electrical transportation, and military equipment.

Zephyr is the world’s leading, solar–electric, stratospheric Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It will bring new see, sense and connect capabilities to both commercial and military customers. Zephyr will provide the potential to revolutionise disaster management, including monitoring the spread of wildfires or oil spills. It provides persistent surveillance, tracing the world’s changing environmental landscape and will be able to provide communications to the most unconnected parts of the world.

Zephyr is enabled by the latest in battery technology. Both the increase in production volumes of the new generation batteries and research for future development will be used to further the Zephyr programme and build on its market leading position.

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About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. 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.

About Amprius

Amprius, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries producing the industry’s highest energy density cells. The company’s corporate headquarters is in Fremont, California where it maintains an R&D lab and pilot manufacturing facility for the fabrication of silicon nanowire anodes and cells. Amprius, Inc. has a materials R&D lab in Nanjing, China; and a high volume battery manufacturing facility in Wuxi, China.

About the Airbus Zephyr Programme

The original target mission of the Zephyr is to provide local persistence at an affordable price with a re-usable solar-powered aircraft, providing a wide scope of applications, ranging for example from maritime surveillance and services, border patrol missions, communications, forest fire detection and monitoring, or navigation. Operating in the stratosphere at an average altitude of 70,000 feet / 21 kilometers, the ultra-lightweight Zephyr has a wingspan of 25 meters and a weigh of less than 75kg, and flies above weather (clouds, jet streams) and above regular air traffic, covering local or regional footprints.

Ideally suited for "local persistence" (ISR/Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), the Zephyr has the ability to stay focused on a specific area of interest (which can be hundreds of miles wide) while providing it with satellite-like communications and Earth observation services (with greater imagery granularity) over long periods of time without interruption. Not quite an aircraft and not quite a satellite, but incorporating aspects of both, the Zephyr has the persistence of a satellite with the flexibility of a UAV. The only civil aircraft that used to fly at this altitude was Concorde and only the famous military U2 and SR-71 Blackbird could operate at similar levels. The Zephyr successfully achieved several world records, including the longest flight duration without refuelling when in 2018, on its maiden flight, the Zephyr S, the first production model of the aircraft, flew for over 25 days and achieved very high altitude records of 71, 140 feet (over 21 kilometers).

Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2019 results; delivery and FCF outlook updated, EBIT Adjusted guidance maintained

Solid commercial aircraft environment
9m financials mainly reflect A320neo ramp-up and A350 progress
Revenues € 46.2 billion, +14% YoY; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billion, +51% YoY
EBIT (reported) € 3.4 billion; EPS (reported) € 2.81
2019 guidance updated for delivery outlook of around 860 commercial aircraft: FCF before M&A and Customer Financing now approximately € 3 billion, EBIT Adjusted guidance maintained

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https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/10/airbus-reports-nine-month-9m-2019-results-delivery-and-fcf-outlook-updated-ebit-adjusted-guidance-maintained.html

AVX Aircraft's Morgan & L3Harris' Steenman on New Joint FARA Proposal

Lynn Morgan, the chief test pilot at AVX Aircraft, and Matthew Steenman, the chief engineer at the aviation services sector at L3Harris, discuss their joint proposal to win the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft contract and a walkaround of the model of the new helicopter with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Association of the United States Army's 2019 conference and tradeshow in Washington, DC. Our coverage was sponsored by GM Defense, Bell, L3Harris and Leonardo DRS.

https://youtu.be/46kp2OwFqQI

EASA Annual Safety Conference 2019 | EASA

This year's EASA Annual Safety Conference will take place on the 4th and 5th of November 2019 in Helsinki. For the first time, it will focus on operational safety in the context of commercial air transport.

The Conference is jointly organised by the Finnish Aviation authority Traficom and EASA. It will take place in the context of the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

https://www.easa.europa.eu/newsroom-and-events/events/easa-annual-safety-conference-2019