martes, 3 de marzo de 2020
Boeing says thorough testing would have caught Starliner software problems
The program manager in charge of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule program said Friday that additional checks would have uncovered problems with the spaceship's software that plagued the craft's first unpiloted orbital test flight in December, but he pushed back against suggestions that Boeing engineers took shortcuts during ground testing.
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PLD Space successfully achieved a full rocket engine test for MIURA 1 mission
PLD Space successfully achieved a full rocket engine test for MIURA 1 mission
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/PLD_Space_successfully_achieved_a_full_rocket_engine_test_for_MIURA_1_mission_999.html
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/PLD_Space_successfully_achieved_a_full_rocket_engine_test_for_MIURA_1_mission_999.html
SpaceLogistics completes first docking of one satellite to another to extend its life
SpaceLogistics completes first docking of Mission Extension Vehicle-1 to the Intelsat 901 satellite
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/SpaceLogistics_completes_first_docking_of_Mission_Extension_Vehicle_1_to_the_Intelsat_901_satellite_999.html
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/SpaceLogistics_completes_first_docking_of_Mission_Extension_Vehicle_1_to_the_Intelsat_901_satellite_999.html
Press Release: Boom commits to XB-1 test program carbon neutrality
Press Release: Boom commits to XB-1 test program carbon neutrality
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2020/02/25/press-release-boom-commits-to-xb-1-test-program-carbon-neutrality/
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2020/02/25/press-release-boom-commits-to-xb-1-test-program-carbon-neutrality/
Press Release: IATA requests suspension of slot rules due to COVID-19
Press Release: IATA requests suspension of slot rules due to COVID-19
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2020/03/02/press-release-iata-requests-suspension-of-slot-rules-due-to-covid-19/
https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2020/03/02/press-release-iata-requests-suspension-of-slot-rules-due-to-covid-19/
Bjorn’s Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 11.
Bjorn's Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 11.
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/28/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-11/
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/28/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-11/
Grounding take toll on Boeing 737 MAX investment desires
A poll of people attending a major aerospace conference here today illustrates the hit Boeing took from the trouble with the 737 MAX.
https://leehamnews.com/2020/03/02/grounding-take-toll-on-boeing-737-max-investment-desires/
https://leehamnews.com/2020/03/02/grounding-take-toll-on-boeing-737-max-investment-desires/
lunes, 2 de marzo de 2020
The Art Of An Aircraft Deal: Is WTO Resolution Possible?
For 16 years, Airbus, Boeing, Europe and the U.S. have been warring in the World Trade Organization (WTO) over government subsidies to the OEMs that make large airliners. Both sides have won in court, and last year Washington got the green light to collect up to $7.5 billion in penalties. But by May or June, the WTO will announce how much Europe can collect in return.
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Cathay Pacific parks half its fleet and slashes nearly three-quarters of March flights as coronavirus epidemic hammers global aviation industry
- Hong Kong's flagship airline keeping 120 planes out of the sky at any one time
- Bosses say move is in response to market demand as fear of travelling increases
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martes, 25 de febrero de 2020
Bjorn’s Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 10.
Bjorn's Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 10.
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/21/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-10/
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/21/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-10/
Bjorn’s Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 10.
Bjorn's Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 10.
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/21/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-10/
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/21/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-10/
Europe to Boeing: Not so fast on your WTO move; tariffs still likely
Europe to Boeing: Not so fast on your WTO move; tariffs still likely
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/24/europe-to-boeing-not-so-fast-on-your-wto-move-tariffs-still-likely/
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https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/24/europe-to-boeing-not-so-fast-on-your-wto-move-tariffs-still-likely/
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ANA HOLDINGS Commits to Adding up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets
press release
- Japan's five-star carrier plans to acquire 11 787-10 airplanes, four 787-9s jet and five options
- Deal marks ANA's sixth Dreamliner purchase; order book to eclipse 100 airplanes once options are exercised
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD) announced the Japanese airline group today decided to acquire up to 20 more 787 Dreamliner airplanes. The agreement with Boeing includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s valued at more than $5 billion at list prices. The airline also plans to acquire three new 787-9 airplanes from Atlantis Aviation Corporation.
Once the agreements are finalized, it will be ANA's sixth order for the ultra-efficient and passenger-pleasing Dreamliner and bring their overall 787 order book to more than 100 airplanes.
"Boeing's 787s have served ANA with distinction, and we are proud to expand our fleet by adding more of these technologically-advanced aircraft," said Yutaka Ito, Executive Vice President of ANA and ANA HD. "These planes represent a significant step forward for ANA as we work to make our entire fleet even more eco-friendly and further reduce noise output."
With this order, the airline will add 11 of the largest and most fuel-efficient Dreamliner models, the 787-10 to its world-class fleet. Powered by a suite of new technologies and a revolutionary design, the 787-10 set a new benchmark for fuel efficiency and operating economics when it entered service in 2018. The airplane allows operators to achieve 25 percent better fuel efficiency per seat compared to older airplanes in its class.
ANA sees the 787-10 as the perfect airplane to replace previous domestic 777 models that are slated for retirement.
"Introducing the 787-10 on our domestic routes will help ANA Group maintain its leadership role and improve our ability to operate as a responsible corporate citizen," Yutaka Ito said.
ANA became the global launch customer of the 787 Dreamliner when it placed its initial order in 2004. Since then, like half of all Dreamliner operators, the Japanese carrier has placed follow-on orders. However, ANA is in a class by itself as the world's biggest 787 operator with 71 airplanes in its fleet and 12 more to be delivered prior to the latest agreement. The new deal will bring the 11 additional 787-10 airplanes, one 787-9 and options for five more 787-9 jets.
ANA is also in the launch customer group for Boeing's new 777X.
"ANA has grown into one of the leading airline groups in Asia by continually raising the bar for customer satisfaction and investing in the most technologically-advanced and capable fleet. We are truly honored that ANA HD is coming back to order more 787 planes with plans to boost their Dreamliner fleet to more than 100 jets," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, The Boeing Company. "We are confident that the unique capabilities of the 787-10 will continue to safely serve its passengers with best-in-class comfort and reliability."
The 787 Dreamliner is playing an important role in reducing carbon emissions around the world. Since the first 787 entered commercial service in 2011, the Dreamliner family has saved more than 48 billion pounds of fuel. In addition, the 787 fleet's noise footprint is 60 percent smaller than those of the airplanes it replaces.
ANA HD's new 787 jets will be powered by GE's GEnx-1B engines. The new engines will contribute to the 25 percent improved fuel efficiency per seat of the 787-10.
- Japan's five-star carrier plans to acquire 11 787-10 airplanes, four 787-9s jet and five options
- Deal marks ANA's sixth Dreamliner purchase; order book to eclipse 100 airplanes once options are exercised
- ANA plans to use the largest, most efficient Dreamliner to replace certain domestic 777 models
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD) announced the Japanese airline group today decided to acquire up to 20 more 787 Dreamliner airplanes. The agreement with Boeing includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s valued at more than $5 billion at list prices. The airline also plans to acquire three new 787-9 airplanes from Atlantis Aviation Corporation.
Once the agreements are finalized, it will be ANA's sixth order for the ultra-efficient and passenger-pleasing Dreamliner and bring their overall 787 order book to more than 100 airplanes.
"Boeing's 787s have served ANA with distinction, and we are proud to expand our fleet by adding more of these technologically-advanced aircraft," said Yutaka Ito, Executive Vice President of ANA and ANA HD. "These planes represent a significant step forward for ANA as we work to make our entire fleet even more eco-friendly and further reduce noise output."
With this order, the airline will add 11 of the largest and most fuel-efficient Dreamliner models, the 787-10 to its world-class fleet. Powered by a suite of new technologies and a revolutionary design, the 787-10 set a new benchmark for fuel efficiency and operating economics when it entered service in 2018. The airplane allows operators to achieve 25 percent better fuel efficiency per seat compared to older airplanes in its class.
ANA sees the 787-10 as the perfect airplane to replace previous domestic 777 models that are slated for retirement.
"Introducing the 787-10 on our domestic routes will help ANA Group maintain its leadership role and improve our ability to operate as a responsible corporate citizen," Yutaka Ito said.
ANA became the global launch customer of the 787 Dreamliner when it placed its initial order in 2004. Since then, like half of all Dreamliner operators, the Japanese carrier has placed follow-on orders. However, ANA is in a class by itself as the world's biggest 787 operator with 71 airplanes in its fleet and 12 more to be delivered prior to the latest agreement. The new deal will bring the 11 additional 787-10 airplanes, one 787-9 and options for five more 787-9 jets.
ANA is also in the launch customer group for Boeing's new 777X.
"ANA has grown into one of the leading airline groups in Asia by continually raising the bar for customer satisfaction and investing in the most technologically-advanced and capable fleet. We are truly honored that ANA HD is coming back to order more 787 planes with plans to boost their Dreamliner fleet to more than 100 jets," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, The Boeing Company. "We are confident that the unique capabilities of the 787-10 will continue to safely serve its passengers with best-in-class comfort and reliability."
The 787 Dreamliner is playing an important role in reducing carbon emissions around the world. Since the first 787 entered commercial service in 2011, the Dreamliner family has saved more than 48 billion pounds of fuel. In addition, the 787 fleet's noise footprint is 60 percent smaller than those of the airplanes it replaces.
ANA HD's new 787 jets will be powered by GE's GEnx-1B engines. The new engines will contribute to the 25 percent improved fuel efficiency per seat of the 787-10.
lunes, 24 de febrero de 2020
International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Technology Roadmap
IATA - Future Aircraft Technology for Sustainable Aviation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovNbjTdHQTM&feature=youtu.beSustainable Aviation Fuel - Fueling the Future of Flying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u15u7H6qrPk&feature=youtu.be
Technology Roadmap Fact Sheet (pdf)
https://www.iata.org/contentassets/8d19e716636a47c184e7221c77563c93/fact-sheet-technology-roadmap-environment.pdf
viernes, 21 de febrero de 2020
SpaceX and the space tourism company Space Adventures Officially Sending Tourists to Space
SpaceX Is Officially Sending Tourists to Space
http://aviationnews.eu/news/2020/02/spacex-is-officially-sending-tourists-to-space/
http://aviationnews.eu/news/2020/02/spacex-is-officially-sending-tourists-to-space/
China intends to take over indebted HNA Group Co (Hainan Airlines) as corona virus hits business
China intends to take over indebted HNA Group Co (Hainan Airlines) as corona virus hits business
https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/hainan-airlines/china-intends-to-take-over-indebted-hna-group-co-hainan-airlines-as-corona-virus-hits-business/
https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/hainan-airlines/china-intends-to-take-over-indebted-hna-group-co-hainan-airlines-as-corona-virus-hits-business/
First Be-200 Intended for Russian Navy Takes Flight
First Be-200 Intended for Russian Navy Takes Flight
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-02-19/first-be-200-intended-russian-navy-takes-flight
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-02-19/first-be-200-intended-russian-navy-takes-flight
FCAS Moves into Demonstration Phase, but No Part Yet for Spain
FCAS Moves into Demonstration Phase, but No Part Yet for Spain
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-02-20/fcas-moves-demonstration-phase-no-part-yet-spain
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-02-20/fcas-moves-demonstration-phase-no-part-yet-spain
Kuwait To Investigate Airbus Purchases
Kuwait To Investigate Airbus Purchases
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e1ba5255-ba8b-46e5-88b3-2e7cb347dfae
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e1ba5255-ba8b-46e5-88b3-2e7cb347dfae
Shetland Space Center Receives $2.58 Million Boost
Shetland Space Center Receives $2.58 Million Boost
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=89faab8e-9912-4f41-aaa7-fe1a84b72a14
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=89faab8e-9912-4f41-aaa7-fe1a84b72a14
jueves, 20 de febrero de 2020
General aviation’s contribution to US economy remains strong
Study reveals general aviation supports over 1.1m jobs and $247bn in economic output
https://www.blueskynews.aero/issue-545/General-aviations-contribution-to-US-economy-remains-strong.html
https://www.blueskynews.aero/issue-545/General-aviations-contribution-to-US-economy-remains-strong.html
Iberia y el Ayuntamiento de Madrid presentan Stopover Hola Madrid
Nota de prensa
Stopover Hola Madrid es una propuesta de ocio, gastronómica y cultural con muchas ventajas para que los clientes que hacen su conexión en Madrid, puedan disfrutar de la ciudad hasta seis noches.
Un programa para atraer a la capital a más visitantes de Europa, América y Asia que, además, fortalece el hub de Iberia en Madrid y potencia la demanda en sus vuelos de largo radio.
Los clientes pueden reservarlo en https://www.iberia.com/es/es/stopover-in-madrid/o a través de su agencia de viajes.
El Alcalde de Madrid y el presidente de Iberia han presentado hoy Stopover Hola Madrid, una propuesta de ocio, compras y gastronomía para que los clientes de Iberia en vuelos de largo radio que realizan su conexión en el aeropuerto de Madrid, se queden en la ciudad hasta seis noches.
El Ayuntamiento y la aerolínea han trabajado en un programa que incremente los visitantes a Madrid procedentes de Europa, América y Asia y, al mismo tiempo, contribuya a fortalecer el hub de Iberia en Madrid y potencie la demanda en sus vuelos de largo radio.
Madrid bien merece una parada
Una visita a El Prado o el Thyssen Bornemisza, una refrescante cerveza con una deliciosa tapa, o una tarde de compras son buenas razones para convertir una conexión en el aeropuerto de Madrid, en una visita para disfrutar la capital española y sus alrededores.
Tanto es así que Iberia y el Ayuntamiento han presentado hoy Stopover Hola Madrid, una propuesta que incluye una parada en Madrid de hasta seis noches y que, además, reúne a empresas y entidades de todo tipo para ofrecer una atractiva oferta de ocio, gastronómica, de compras y cultural que cada cliente puede construir a su medida, en función de la experiencia que más le interese.
El Alcalde de Madrid ha comentado hoy durante la presentación "El Ayuntamiento estará siempre al lado de todos aquellos que quieren seguir manteniendo a Madrid como referente económico, social, cultural y una de las grandes capitales del mundo. Madrid es una ciudad que está en pleno dinamismo y ebullición y gracias al tejido empresarial, es la primera región en PIB. Queremos seguir en esa línea para lo que es fundamental la colaboración público-privada y potenciar desde las instituciones públicas el liderazgo empresarial."
Por su parte, el presidente de la aerolínea, Luis Gallego ha destacado "la fuerte apuesta de Iberia por Madrid como destino turístico y centro de negocios. En Madrid ofrecemos más de 100 destinos internacionales, aquí está nuestro centro de distribución de vuelos, nuestro hub y nuestra casa y queremos que nuestros clientes se queden aquí".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_7zCEzSFgg&feature=youtu.be
Así es Stopover Hola Madrid:
Un guía antes de llegar
48 horas de su llegada a Madrid, los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid podrán contar con un servicio gratuito facilitado por biduzz para resolver sus dudas sobre transporte, clima, qué ver, qué comer, etc… Y, ya en Madrid, también podrán contratar, si así lo desean, los servicios de un Biduzzer, un auténtico experto local que le acompañe en el día a día y le oriente sobre dónde comer o, por ejemplo, donde sacar unas entradas aconsejándole, incluso, hasta sobre cuáles son los mejores asientos.
Transporte gratuito
Nada más llegar a Madrid, Iberia obsequia a sus clientes Stopover Hola Madrid con una tarjeta para usar el transporte público durante dos días; y que podrán retirar en un mostrador de la aerolínea en el área de llegadas de la T4.
Otra opción es utilizar los servicios de Alsa para el transfer desde el aeropuerto a la ciudad, o bien de la empresa de alquiler de coches Avis beneficiándose de descuentos.
Y para que los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid están bien comunicados desde el primer momento, Holafly les ofrece precios especiales en sus tarjetas de datos.
Dormir como un rey
Stopover Hola Madrid incluye también descuentos en los hoteles de la cadena Meliá, y ventajas para los clientes Iberia Plus que realicen su reserva a través de Booking en cualquier alojamiento.
Mucho arte
Uno de los principales atractivos de Madrid es su concentración de museos, un tour por El Prado o una visita al Thyssen Bornemisza son algunas de las propuestas para los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid.
Tarde de compras y belleza
Los grandes almacenes El Corte Inglés completan la oferta con experiencias que incluyen desde un asesor personal de imagen a tratamientos de belleza.
Tapas, cañas y flamenco
Otra poderosa razón para visitar Madrid es su oferta gastronómica y de ocio. La famosa cerveza Mahou-San Miguel refresca a los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid con unas cañas gratis en su local La Cervecista, en pleno centro y un buen punto de partida para disfrutar de la noche madrileña.
Y Viator añade tours de flamenco y gastronómicos para todos los gustos y con los mejores precios.
Alrededores
Y a quienes Madrid se les quede pequeño, Alsa les ofrece también ventajas en excursiones a otras ciudades que la rodean como Toledo, Ávila o Segovia.
Dos destinos al precio de uno y 25% de descuento en el siguiente
Stopover Hola Madrid está dirigido a clientes con vuelos de largo radio operados por Iberia, y que realicen su conexión en la T4 del aeropuerto de Madrid para continuar con otro vuelo de la aerolínea española, de su filial Iberia Express o de la compañía de vuelos regionales Iberia Regional /Air Nostrum.
Además, si durante su estancia en Madrid el cliente decide visitar otro destino en España, tendría un descuento del 25% en el billete para volar allí con el Grupo Iberia.
Último día sin maletas
Los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid también tienen precios especiales con Bag On Board –que se encarga de la gestión y traslado del equipaje al aeropuerto- lo que permite, por ejemplo, despreocuparse de las maletas en el último día de visita a la capital. Bag on Board recoge las maletas en el alojamiento y se ocupa de facturarlas para que el cliente las recoja en el aeropuerto de destino.
Souvenirs en el aeropuerto
Las tiendas del aeropuerto Madrid Duty Free también ofrecen descuentos a los clientes Stopover Hola Madrid que si, además son clientes Iberia Plus, recibirán más Avios en su tarjeta.
Stopover Hola Madrid a un click
Para que los clientes tengan acceso a todas estas ventajas, Iberia ha lanzado una web con toda la información sobre Stopover Hola Madrid https://www.iberia.com/es/es/stopover-in-madrid/ donde se pueden reservar tanto los vuelos como los servicios que más le interesen a cada cliente para su visita a Madrid, y donde la compañía irá incorporando nuevas ventajas y más partners a su propuesta para hacerla más atractiva para sus clientes.
Sobre Iberia: Iberia es la primera compañía de España y líder en las rutas entre Europa y Latinoamérica. Junto con su filial Iberia Express y su franquiciada Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, ofrece alrededor de 600 vuelos al día a medio centenar de países de Europa, América, África, Oriente Medio y Asia, con una flota de 142 aviones. En 2017 Iberia consiguió su 4ª estrella Skytrax; en 2016 y 2017 fue la aerolínea más puntual del mundo y, en 2018, la tercera de Europa, según FlightStats. Iberia tiene su hub en el aeropuerto de Madrid, y es miembro de la alianza oneworld, que ofrece más de 14.000 vuelos diarios a cerca de 1.000 aeropuertos en más de 150 países.
Stopover Hola Madrid es una propuesta de ocio, gastronómica y cultural con muchas ventajas para que los clientes que hacen su conexión en Madrid, puedan disfrutar de la ciudad hasta seis noches.
Un programa para atraer a la capital a más visitantes de Europa, América y Asia que, además, fortalece el hub de Iberia en Madrid y potencia la demanda en sus vuelos de largo radio.
Los clientes pueden reservarlo en https://www.iberia.com/es/es/stopover-in-madrid/o a través de su agencia de viajes.
El Alcalde de Madrid y el presidente de Iberia han presentado hoy Stopover Hola Madrid, una propuesta de ocio, compras y gastronomía para que los clientes de Iberia en vuelos de largo radio que realizan su conexión en el aeropuerto de Madrid, se queden en la ciudad hasta seis noches.
El Ayuntamiento y la aerolínea han trabajado en un programa que incremente los visitantes a Madrid procedentes de Europa, América y Asia y, al mismo tiempo, contribuya a fortalecer el hub de Iberia en Madrid y potencie la demanda en sus vuelos de largo radio.
Madrid bien merece una parada
Una visita a El Prado o el Thyssen Bornemisza, una refrescante cerveza con una deliciosa tapa, o una tarde de compras son buenas razones para convertir una conexión en el aeropuerto de Madrid, en una visita para disfrutar la capital española y sus alrededores.
Tanto es así que Iberia y el Ayuntamiento han presentado hoy Stopover Hola Madrid, una propuesta que incluye una parada en Madrid de hasta seis noches y que, además, reúne a empresas y entidades de todo tipo para ofrecer una atractiva oferta de ocio, gastronómica, de compras y cultural que cada cliente puede construir a su medida, en función de la experiencia que más le interese.
El Alcalde de Madrid ha comentado hoy durante la presentación "El Ayuntamiento estará siempre al lado de todos aquellos que quieren seguir manteniendo a Madrid como referente económico, social, cultural y una de las grandes capitales del mundo. Madrid es una ciudad que está en pleno dinamismo y ebullición y gracias al tejido empresarial, es la primera región en PIB. Queremos seguir en esa línea para lo que es fundamental la colaboración público-privada y potenciar desde las instituciones públicas el liderazgo empresarial."
Por su parte, el presidente de la aerolínea, Luis Gallego ha destacado "la fuerte apuesta de Iberia por Madrid como destino turístico y centro de negocios. En Madrid ofrecemos más de 100 destinos internacionales, aquí está nuestro centro de distribución de vuelos, nuestro hub y nuestra casa y queremos que nuestros clientes se queden aquí".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_7zCEzSFgg&feature=youtu.be
Así es Stopover Hola Madrid:
Un guía antes de llegar
48 horas de su llegada a Madrid, los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid podrán contar con un servicio gratuito facilitado por biduzz para resolver sus dudas sobre transporte, clima, qué ver, qué comer, etc… Y, ya en Madrid, también podrán contratar, si así lo desean, los servicios de un Biduzzer, un auténtico experto local que le acompañe en el día a día y le oriente sobre dónde comer o, por ejemplo, donde sacar unas entradas aconsejándole, incluso, hasta sobre cuáles son los mejores asientos.
Transporte gratuito
Nada más llegar a Madrid, Iberia obsequia a sus clientes Stopover Hola Madrid con una tarjeta para usar el transporte público durante dos días; y que podrán retirar en un mostrador de la aerolínea en el área de llegadas de la T4.
Otra opción es utilizar los servicios de Alsa para el transfer desde el aeropuerto a la ciudad, o bien de la empresa de alquiler de coches Avis beneficiándose de descuentos.
Y para que los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid están bien comunicados desde el primer momento, Holafly les ofrece precios especiales en sus tarjetas de datos.
Dormir como un rey
Stopover Hola Madrid incluye también descuentos en los hoteles de la cadena Meliá, y ventajas para los clientes Iberia Plus que realicen su reserva a través de Booking en cualquier alojamiento.
Mucho arte
Uno de los principales atractivos de Madrid es su concentración de museos, un tour por El Prado o una visita al Thyssen Bornemisza son algunas de las propuestas para los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid.
Tarde de compras y belleza
Los grandes almacenes El Corte Inglés completan la oferta con experiencias que incluyen desde un asesor personal de imagen a tratamientos de belleza.
Tapas, cañas y flamenco
Otra poderosa razón para visitar Madrid es su oferta gastronómica y de ocio. La famosa cerveza Mahou-San Miguel refresca a los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid con unas cañas gratis en su local La Cervecista, en pleno centro y un buen punto de partida para disfrutar de la noche madrileña.
Y Viator añade tours de flamenco y gastronómicos para todos los gustos y con los mejores precios.
Alrededores
Y a quienes Madrid se les quede pequeño, Alsa les ofrece también ventajas en excursiones a otras ciudades que la rodean como Toledo, Ávila o Segovia.
Dos destinos al precio de uno y 25% de descuento en el siguiente
Stopover Hola Madrid está dirigido a clientes con vuelos de largo radio operados por Iberia, y que realicen su conexión en la T4 del aeropuerto de Madrid para continuar con otro vuelo de la aerolínea española, de su filial Iberia Express o de la compañía de vuelos regionales Iberia Regional /Air Nostrum.
Además, si durante su estancia en Madrid el cliente decide visitar otro destino en España, tendría un descuento del 25% en el billete para volar allí con el Grupo Iberia.
Último día sin maletas
Los clientes de Stopover Hola Madrid también tienen precios especiales con Bag On Board –que se encarga de la gestión y traslado del equipaje al aeropuerto- lo que permite, por ejemplo, despreocuparse de las maletas en el último día de visita a la capital. Bag on Board recoge las maletas en el alojamiento y se ocupa de facturarlas para que el cliente las recoja en el aeropuerto de destino.
Souvenirs en el aeropuerto
Las tiendas del aeropuerto Madrid Duty Free también ofrecen descuentos a los clientes Stopover Hola Madrid que si, además son clientes Iberia Plus, recibirán más Avios en su tarjeta.
Stopover Hola Madrid a un click
Para que los clientes tengan acceso a todas estas ventajas, Iberia ha lanzado una web con toda la información sobre Stopover Hola Madrid https://www.iberia.com/es/es/stopover-in-madrid/ donde se pueden reservar tanto los vuelos como los servicios que más le interesen a cada cliente para su visita a Madrid, y donde la compañía irá incorporando nuevas ventajas y más partners a su propuesta para hacerla más atractiva para sus clientes.
Sobre Iberia: Iberia es la primera compañía de España y líder en las rutas entre Europa y Latinoamérica. Junto con su filial Iberia Express y su franquiciada Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, ofrece alrededor de 600 vuelos al día a medio centenar de países de Europa, América, África, Oriente Medio y Asia, con una flota de 142 aviones. En 2017 Iberia consiguió su 4ª estrella Skytrax; en 2016 y 2017 fue la aerolínea más puntual del mundo y, en 2018, la tercera de Europa, según FlightStats. Iberia tiene su hub en el aeropuerto de Madrid, y es miembro de la alianza oneworld, que ofrece más de 14.000 vuelos diarios a cerca de 1.000 aeropuertos en más de 150 países.
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Iberia: JAPÓN CADA VEZ MÁS CERCA CON IBERIA, DESDE 275 EUROS EL TRAYECTO
Nota de prensa
- Japón cada vez más cerca con Iberia, desde 275 euros el trayecto
- La aerolínea ofrece cinco vuelos directos a la semana que serán siete a partir de junio
- Además, desde abril, operará la ruta con su Airbus A350-900, un avión de nueva generación, equipado con la última tecnología
- Además, a los clientes de Iberia Plus que reduzcan el precio de su billete con 5.000 Avios o más, se les devolverán 1.000 Avios
La experiencia de viajar a un nuevo mundo comienza a bordo de los aviones de Iberia. A partir de abril, la aerolínea volará a Tokio con sus nuevos Airbus A350-900, el modelo de nueva generación que está equipado con la última tecnología, y desde 275 euros el trayecto.
Tokio será la sede de los Juegos Olímpicos 2020 e Iberia ofrecerá a partir de junio, además, un vuelo diario directo entre Madrid y Japón que, unido al aumento de capacidad por la inclusión del A350-900, supondrá un crecimiento en la ruta de casi el 70 por ciento, respecto a la temporada anterior.
Además, la aerolínea te ofrece a bordo un primer contacto con el mundo oriental, pues atienden tripulaciones de origen japonés y que ofrecen también variedades gastronómicas de este país.
Más por menos Avios
Los clientes de Iberia Plus tienen la oportunidad de reducir el precio de su billete canjeando sus Avios en www.iberia.com antes de finalizar la compra. Además, hasta el 23 de febrero, en caso de utilizar más 5.000 Avios, les devolverán 1.000, por lo que tendrán más por menos Avios.
Sobre Iberia: Iberia es la primera compañía de España y líder en las rutas entre Europa y Latinoamérica. Junto con su filial Iberia Express y su franquiciada Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, ofrece alrededor de 600 vuelos al día a medio centenar de países de Europa, América, África, Oriente Medio y Asia, con una flota de 142 aviones. En 2017 Iberia consiguió su 4ª estrella Skytrax; en 2016 y 2017 fue la aerolínea más puntual del mundo y, en 2018, la tercera de Europa, según FlightStats. Iberia tiene su hub en el aeropuerto de Madrid, y es miembro de la alianza oneworld, que ofrece más de 14.000 vuelos diarios a cerca de 1.000 aeropuertos en más de 150 países.
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miércoles, 19 de febrero de 2020
First TECNAM P2012 “SMP” Special Mission Platform Configuration for AirborneHydroMapping GmbH
press release
Tecnam announced that the Austrian-German engineering and surveying company AirborneHydroMapping GmbH (AHM GmbH) is extending its fleet and survey possibilities with the new Special Mission Platform aircraft for aerial mapping, based on the 11-seat P2012 Traveller.
With the great success of the P2006T in Special Mission Platform (about 100 platforms sold and flying worldwide), Tecnam designed the P2012 structure with Special Mission in mind from the very beginning. As an example, all the control lines have been moved sidewards, in order to keep the central fuselage section free and allow room for two 735x567mm (28.9×22.3in) hatches, capable of accommodating the majority of sensors, cameras, lidar and mission equipment available worldwide. Twin-engine configuration guarantees the hatches and cabin to be always free from exhaust, so the risk of carbon monoxide will never be an issue with the P2012 SMP.
As with the P2006T SMP, the P2012 is available in several configurations and options, allowing the customer (or the mission system integration service company) to best tune the investment. The standard configuration features, in fact, two hatches with on-ground removable covers, multiple sockets for 28VDC mission power (up to 3.360W available) and a seat retrofit kit to allow restoration of the passenger configuration. There is a wide range of options available to customize the SMP, such as 115/230VAC plugs, 14VDC connectors, mission screen for pilot, operator console, electrically operated sliding doors for hatches, antennae pre-installation and approval. Tecnam also offers a wide range of services, from dedicated fitting plates to turnkey solutions, ensuring that the customer will always be confident about its aerial platform choice: the P2012 SMP.
The Tecnam P2012 features a sleek, modern design with state-of-the-art equipment, fixed landing gear, robust interiors and easy-to-replace parts. Like all Tecnam aircraft, the Traveller offers high efficiency and low maintenance costs with its simple and easily accessed airframe and systems. The aircraft is powered by two Lycoming 6-cylinder TEO-540-C1A turbo engines. It is the first piston-powered aircraft with electronic management of engine power, which, coupled with the Garmin autopilot, enables a reduced workload for pilots and a great extension of the engine life.
Walter De Costa, Tecnam Global Sales & Marketing Director, said: "Tecnam is very proud to be associated with such an environmentally-friendly company. We feel honoured that our aircraft are contributing to this highly essential and important work."
Frank Steinbacher, AHM Airborne Mapping Director: "We are excited to have the P2012 Traveller soon in our fleet. This will increase our range of operations and raise the level of quality of service to offer to our customers. Since our first P2006T, Tecnam have always had the right answer to our needs."
About AHM, AirborneHydroMapping
Amongst its many services, the environmentally conscious firm routinely carries out aerial surveying and mapping, taking measurements and collecting data over land and water through simultaneous acquisition of high-resolution 3D images, topo-bathymetric laser scans, spectral and thermal imagery. The company already owns a twin-engine Tecnam P2006T SMP that has proven to be a great success. With the new P2012 Traveller SMP, operational flexibility and the customer's most important demand of seasonal independent mobilization for survey missions all over Europe, Eastern Europe and Northern Africa, can now be fulfilled.
AHM is your cooperation partner for high-level spatial data capturing and analysis. We are focused on customer-dedicated analysis and development of soft- and hardware solutions, mainly covering the fields of environmental needs and their further processing.
www.ahm.co.at
Tecnam announced that the Austrian-German engineering and surveying company AirborneHydroMapping GmbH (AHM GmbH) is extending its fleet and survey possibilities with the new Special Mission Platform aircraft for aerial mapping, based on the 11-seat P2012 Traveller.
With the great success of the P2006T in Special Mission Platform (about 100 platforms sold and flying worldwide), Tecnam designed the P2012 structure with Special Mission in mind from the very beginning. As an example, all the control lines have been moved sidewards, in order to keep the central fuselage section free and allow room for two 735x567mm (28.9×22.3in) hatches, capable of accommodating the majority of sensors, cameras, lidar and mission equipment available worldwide. Twin-engine configuration guarantees the hatches and cabin to be always free from exhaust, so the risk of carbon monoxide will never be an issue with the P2012 SMP.
As with the P2006T SMP, the P2012 is available in several configurations and options, allowing the customer (or the mission system integration service company) to best tune the investment. The standard configuration features, in fact, two hatches with on-ground removable covers, multiple sockets for 28VDC mission power (up to 3.360W available) and a seat retrofit kit to allow restoration of the passenger configuration. There is a wide range of options available to customize the SMP, such as 115/230VAC plugs, 14VDC connectors, mission screen for pilot, operator console, electrically operated sliding doors for hatches, antennae pre-installation and approval. Tecnam also offers a wide range of services, from dedicated fitting plates to turnkey solutions, ensuring that the customer will always be confident about its aerial platform choice: the P2012 SMP.
The Tecnam P2012 features a sleek, modern design with state-of-the-art equipment, fixed landing gear, robust interiors and easy-to-replace parts. Like all Tecnam aircraft, the Traveller offers high efficiency and low maintenance costs with its simple and easily accessed airframe and systems. The aircraft is powered by two Lycoming 6-cylinder TEO-540-C1A turbo engines. It is the first piston-powered aircraft with electronic management of engine power, which, coupled with the Garmin autopilot, enables a reduced workload for pilots and a great extension of the engine life.
Walter De Costa, Tecnam Global Sales & Marketing Director, said: "Tecnam is very proud to be associated with such an environmentally-friendly company. We feel honoured that our aircraft are contributing to this highly essential and important work."
Frank Steinbacher, AHM Airborne Mapping Director: "We are excited to have the P2012 Traveller soon in our fleet. This will increase our range of operations and raise the level of quality of service to offer to our customers. Since our first P2006T, Tecnam have always had the right answer to our needs."
About AHM, AirborneHydroMapping
Amongst its many services, the environmentally conscious firm routinely carries out aerial surveying and mapping, taking measurements and collecting data over land and water through simultaneous acquisition of high-resolution 3D images, topo-bathymetric laser scans, spectral and thermal imagery. The company already owns a twin-engine Tecnam P2006T SMP that has proven to be a great success. With the new P2012 Traveller SMP, operational flexibility and the customer's most important demand of seasonal independent mobilization for survey missions all over Europe, Eastern Europe and Northern Africa, can now be fulfilled.
AHM is your cooperation partner for high-level spatial data capturing and analysis. We are focused on customer-dedicated analysis and development of soft- and hardware solutions, mainly covering the fields of environmental needs and their further processing.
www.ahm.co.at
Bjorn’s Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 8.
Bjorn's Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 8.
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/07/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-8/
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/07/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-8/
Bjorn’s Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 9.
Bjorn's Corner: Why e in ePlane shall stand for environment, Part 9.
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/14/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-9/
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/14/bjorns-corner-why-e-in-eplane-shall-stand-for-environment-part-9/
Boeing sued in Seattle over 737 MAX
Boeing sued in Seattle over 737 MAX
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/13/boeing-sued-in-seattle-over-737-max/
https://leehamnews.com/2020/02/13/boeing-sued-in-seattle-over-737-max/
Spirit Partners with ASX To Develop Mobi-One eVTOL
Spirit Partners with ASX To Develop Mobi-One eVTOL
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-02-17/spirit-partners-asx-develop-mobi-one-evtol
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-02-17/spirit-partners-asx-develop-mobi-one-evtol
Volocopter and Grab team up to find "hottest routes" in Southeast Asia
Volocopter and Grab team up to find "hottest routes" in Southeast Asia
https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/volocopter-grab-study-hottest-routes-southeast-asia/
https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/volocopter-grab-study-hottest-routes-southeast-asia/
martes, 18 de febrero de 2020
World's first manned aerobatic optionally piloted multi-rotor shown pulling loops and rolls
Red Bull's press release
pictures
video
Drones execute rolls and loops with pilots training on DCL – The Game.
Drone Champions AG, creators of the Drone Champions League and DCL – The Game, have unveiled the first-ever manned drone capable of aerobatic manoeuvres such as rolls and loops. Here is all you need to know:
- The "Big Drone" is the brainchild of Drone Champions founder Herbert Weirather, who personally assisted in the testing process, sitting in the single-seat machine as it was piloted via RC controller by former Drone Champions League contender Mirko Cesena.
- After months of development, Drone Champions AG initiated testing of the Big Drone in early February at an indoor facility in Germany before taking it to Vrsar in Croatia for its maiden outdoor flights, where aerobatic manoeuvres were successfully executed.
- Weirather, who is also CEO of the Drone Champions League, said: "We have developed and built the first-ever manned aerobatic drone with the vision to create a brand-new future racing experience and to recruit drone pilots through DCL – The Game. Everyone should have the opportunity to fly, and DCL – The Game provides a starting point."
- Drone Champions AG will use the test data to continue refinement of the Big Drone, while aspiring pilots can play DCL – The Game to build their competition skills.
- DCL – The Game delivers a high-speed flight experience at home and gamers can face off against pilots from every corner of the globe in multi-player modes for up to 30 people.
- In addition to training and playing on DCL – The Game, users can qualify for real-life drone racing events like the Drone Champions League by playing in the DCL Draft Selection.
- The Drone Champions League is an innovative series that since 2016 has drawn the world's best pilots of small racing drones (quadcopters), which reach over 160 km/h in head-to-head battles, and is the recognised World Championship of professional drone racing.
- Members of Flite Test, which produces expert content specifically to serve the RC community, were on hand to witness the historic drone milestone being performed.
- Josh Bixler from Flite Test revealed: "I feel like this experience is honestly a new chapter for multi-rotors. To be able to have kids go into the hobby and aspire for bigger things is always a goal of Flite Test."
Drone Champions League Calendar 2020
May 1-3 : Draft Selection, London, UK
TBA: Drone Grand Prix Vaduz, Switzerland
August 7-8: Drone Grand Prix Moscow, Russia
August 21-22: Drone Grand Prix Simatai, China
October 2-3: Drone Grand Prix Lake Zurich, Switzerland
Drone Champions AG, creators of the Drone Champions League and DCL – The Game, have unveiled the first-ever manned drone capable of aerobatic manoeuvres such as rolls and loops. Here is all you need to know:
- The "Big Drone" is the brainchild of Drone Champions founder Herbert Weirather, who personally assisted in the testing process, sitting in the single-seat machine as it was piloted via RC controller by former Drone Champions League contender Mirko Cesena.
- After months of development, Drone Champions AG initiated testing of the Big Drone in early February at an indoor facility in Germany before taking it to Vrsar in Croatia for its maiden outdoor flights, where aerobatic manoeuvres were successfully executed.
- Weirather, who is also CEO of the Drone Champions League, said: "We have developed and built the first-ever manned aerobatic drone with the vision to create a brand-new future racing experience and to recruit drone pilots through DCL – The Game. Everyone should have the opportunity to fly, and DCL – The Game provides a starting point."
- Drone Champions AG will use the test data to continue refinement of the Big Drone, while aspiring pilots can play DCL – The Game to build their competition skills.
- DCL – The Game delivers a high-speed flight experience at home and gamers can face off against pilots from every corner of the globe in multi-player modes for up to 30 people.
- In addition to training and playing on DCL – The Game, users can qualify for real-life drone racing events like the Drone Champions League by playing in the DCL Draft Selection.
- The Drone Champions League is an innovative series that since 2016 has drawn the world's best pilots of small racing drones (quadcopters), which reach over 160 km/h in head-to-head battles, and is the recognised World Championship of professional drone racing.
- Members of Flite Test, which produces expert content specifically to serve the RC community, were on hand to witness the historic drone milestone being performed.
- Josh Bixler from Flite Test revealed: "I feel like this experience is honestly a new chapter for multi-rotors. To be able to have kids go into the hobby and aspire for bigger things is always a goal of Flite Test."
Drone Champions League Calendar 2020
May 1-3 : Draft Selection, London, UK
TBA: Drone Grand Prix Vaduz, Switzerland
August 7-8: Drone Grand Prix Moscow, Russia
August 21-22: Drone Grand Prix Simatai, China
October 2-3: Drone Grand Prix Lake Zurich, Switzerland
BAe's Pseudo Satellite: Ground-breaking solar powered unmanned aircraft makes first flight
Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35®) has the potential to stay airborne for a year.
PHASA-35 has been designed, built and now flown in less than two years as part of a collaboration between ourselves and Prismatic Ltd, which we agreed to acquire last year. Designed to operate unmanned in the stratosphere, above the weather and conventional air traffic, PHASA-35 offers a persistent and affordable alternative to satellites combined with the flexibility of an aircraft, which could be used for a range of valuable applications including forest fire detection and maritime surveillance.
Sponsored by the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and Australian Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), the successful flight trials took place at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Woomera Test Range in South Australia.
The trials marked the first fully integrated flight test of the PHASA-35 system, delivering rapid proof of capability from design to flight in just 20 months. They are the culmination of efforts from a collaborative team of British experts from Prismatic in Hampshire - where two full-sized concept aircraft were built last year - working alongside our engineers in Lancashire, where the aircraft underwent further integration testing prior to flight trials.
Going the distance
As a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) vehicle, PHASA-35 is powered by the Sun during the day and by batteries overnight. The long-life battery and highly efficient solar technology could allow the aircraft to maintain flight for up to a year operating in the stratosphere, the upper regions of the Earth's atmosphere.
PHASA-35 is designed to provide a persistent, stable platform for monitoring, surveillance, communications and security applications. When connected to other technologies and assets, it will provide both military and commercial customers with capabilities that are not currently available from existing air and space platforms. The Unmanned Air Vehicle also has the potential to be used in the delivery of communications networks including 5G, as well as provide other services, such as disaster relief and border protection, at a fraction of the cost of satellites.
Ian Muldowney, Engineering Director here at BAE Systems, said: "This is an outstanding early result that demonstrates the pace that can be achieved when we bring the best of British capability together. To go from design to flight in less than two years shows that we can rise to the challenge the UK Government has set industry to deliver a Future Combat Air System within the next decade."
Our acquisition of Prismatic forms part of the Company's strategy to develop breakthrough technologies, making bolt-on acquisitions where they complement existing capabilities and provide an opportunity to accelerate technology development in key areas.
Further flight trials are scheduled for later this year, with the possibility that the aircraft could enter initial operations with customers within 12 months of the flight trials programme completion.
DLR - Electric in a 19-seater from Mannheim to Berlin
Electric in a 19-seater from Mannheim to Berlin - DLR Portal
lunes, 17 de febrero de 2020
Air India Airbus A321 meets jeep on runway during take-off roll; early rotation and tail scrape
On 15 February, an Air India Airbus A321 (VT-PPU) operated domestic flight AI852 between Pune and Delhi, India. During take-off roll at Pune, however, the pilots spotted a jeep and a person on the runway. To avoid a disaster, the pilots were forced to perform an "early rotation" but that resulted in the aircraft's tail […]
https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-india/airbus-a321-meets-jeep-on-runway-during-take-off-roll-early-rotation-and-tail-scrape/
https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-india/airbus-a321-meets-jeep-on-runway-during-take-off-roll-early-rotation-and-tail-scrape/
Air Baltic A220 Flight Diverts After Latest PW1500G Shutdown [feedly]
Air Baltic A220 Flight Diverts After Latest PW1500G Shutdown
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-02-12/air-baltic-a220-flight-diverts-after-latest-pw1500g-shutdown
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-02-12/air-baltic-a220-flight-diverts-after-latest-pw1500g-shutdown
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Pierre Gautier, 'Father of the Concorde,' Dies at 94
Pierre Gautier, 'Father of the Concorde,' Dies at 94
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2020-02-12/pierre-gautier-father-concorde-dies-94
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2020-02-12/pierre-gautier-father-concorde-dies-94
ALL-NEW GULFSTREAM G700 MAKES FIRST FLIGHT
Press release
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700™ made its first flight, demonstrating the program's maturity and officially launching the rigorous flight-test program of the most spacious jet in the industry with the longest range at the fastest speeds.
The G700 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 1:19 p.m. and landed 2 hours and 32 minutes later. The aircraft made the flight on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
"The G700's first flight is a momentous occasion and the next step forward in Gulfstream's vision for the future, a vision that has been guided by the strategic leadership of our parent company, General Dynamics, and the innovation of the Gulfstream team," said Mark Burns president, Gulfstream. "As the market leader, Gulfstream is moving the entire business-jet industry forward with advanced safety features, tomorrow's technology and a cabin purposefully designed to exceed our customers' expectations for comfort."
The G700 was introduced as the new industry flagship in October 2019 with a full-scale cabin mock-up and an aircraft taxiing under its own power. The program includes five already manufactured flight-test aircraft and a structural test article that has completed load testing.
The G700 features the longest, widest and tallest cabin in the industry with 20 Gulfstream panoramic oval windows and up to five living areas. The aircraft introduces many all-new interior differentiators, including an ultragalley with more than 10 feet of counter space and a crew compartment or passenger lounge; the industry's only ultra-high-definition circadian lighting system; speakerless surround sound; and a master suite with shower.
The G700 is powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines and refined with Gulfstream-designed aerodynamics and an all-new winglet. The aircraft can fly at its high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90 for 6,400 nautical miles/11,853 kilometers or at its long-range cruise of Mach 0.85 for 7,500 nm/13,890 km. The G700 also includes the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck™ with the industry's only electronically linked active control sidesticks, the most extensive use of touchscreen technology in business aviation and Gulfstream's award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System.
"The G700 brings the best in the business together – the innovation of the G500 and G600 Symmetry Flight Deck and the legendary performance of the G650ER – and we are excited to deliver this exceptional aircraft to our customers," said Burns.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280™, the Gulfstream G550™, the Gulfstream G500™, the Gulfstream G600™, the Gulfstream G650™, the Gulfstream G650ER™ and the Gulfstream G700™. We invite you to visit our website for more information and photos at www.gulfstreamnews.com.
More information about General Dynamics is available at www.generaldynamics.com.
Virgin Galactic's spaceplane relocated to Spaceport America
Virgin Galactic has come one step closer to full commercial operations as it relocates its SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity, from the company's manufacturing facility in Mojave, California, to its Spaceport America's Gateway to Space building in New Mexico. Carried by its mothership, VMS Eve, the suborbital passenger spacecraft touched down …
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https://newatlas.com/space/virgin-galactic-spaceplane-relocation-spaceport-america/
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viernes, 14 de febrero de 2020
GAMA And IAOPA Europe Launch The 2020 European General Aviation Survey
GAMA And IAOPA Europe Launch The 2020 European General Aviation Survey
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e476e3ae-b65d-4a45-bf3d-dd14f29bc56c
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e476e3ae-b65d-4a45-bf3d-dd14f29bc56c
Boeing Hints At New Direction For NMA Refocus
Boeing appears to be redirecting its next new airliner project to compete more directly with the long-range Airbus A321XLR rather than take on the broader 757-767 replacement market previously studied under the shelved New Midmarket Airplane (NMA) project.
jueves, 13 de febrero de 2020
Airbus and the Government of Québec become sole owners of the A220 Programme as Bombardier completes its strategic exit from Commercial Aviation
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/02/airbus-and-the-government-of-qubec-become-sole-owners-of-the-a220-programme-as-bombardier-completes-its-strategic-exit-from-commercial-aviation.html
Amsterdam / Montreal – Airbus SE (EPA: AIR), the Government of Québec and Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) have agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A220 programme, whereby Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus and the Government of Québec. The transaction is effective immediately.
This agreement brings the shareholdings in Airbus Canada, responsible for the A220, to 75 percent for Airbus and 25 percent for the Government of Québec respectively. The Government's stake is redeemable by Airbus in 2026 - three years later than before. As part of this transaction, Airbus, via its wholly owned subsidiary Stelia Aerospace, has also acquired the A220 and A330 work package production capabilities from Bombardier in Saint-Laurent, Québec.
This new agreement underlines the commitment of Airbus and the Government of Québec to the A220 programme during this phase of continuous ramp-up and increasing customer demand. Since Airbus took majority ownership of the A220 programme on July 1, 2018, total cumulative net orders for the aircraft have increased by 64 percent to 658 units at the end of January 2020.
"This agreement with Bombardier and the Government of Québec demonstrates our support and commitment to the A220 and Airbus in Canada. Furthermore it extends our trustful partnership with the Government of Québec. This is good news for our customers and employees as well as for the Québec and Canadian aerospace industry," said Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury. "I would like to sincerely thank Bombardier for the strong collaboration during our partnership. We are committed to this fantastic aircraft programme and we are aligned with the Government of Québec in our ambition to bring long-term visibility to the Québec and Canadian aerospace industry."
"I am proud that our government was able to reach this agreement. We have succeeded in protecting paying jobs and the exceptional expertise developed in Québec, despite the major challenges we faced in this regard when we took office. We have consolidated the government's position in the partnership, while respecting our commitment not to reinvest in the program. By opting to strengthen its presence here, Airbus has chosen to focus on our talents and our creativity. The decision of an industrial giant like Airbus to invest more in Québec will help attract other world-class prime contractors," the Premier of Québec, François Legault, stated.
"This agreement is excellent news for Québec and its aerospace industry. The A220 partnership is now well established and will continue to grow in Québec. The agreement will allow Bombardier to improve its financial situation and Airbus to increase its presence and footprint in Québec. It's a win–win situation for both the private partners and the industry," pointed out Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economy and Innovation.
With this transaction, Bombardier will receive a consideration of $591M from Airbus, net of adjustments, of which $531M was received at closing and $60M to be paid over the 2020-21 period. The agreement also provides for the cancellation of Bombardier warrants owned by Airbus, as well as releasing Bombardier of its future funding capital requirement to Airbus Canada.
"This transaction supports our efforts to address our capital structure and completes our strategic exit from commercial aerospace," said Alain Bellemare, President and CEO Bombardier, Inc. "We are incredibly proud of the many achievements and tremendous impact Bombardier had on the commercial aviation industry. We are equally proud of the responsible way in which we have exited commercial aerospace, preserving jobs and reinforcing the aerospace cluster in Québec and Canada. We are confident that the A220 program will enjoy a long and successful run under Airbus' and the Government of Québec's stewardship."
The single aisle market is a key growth driver, representing 70 percent of the expected global future demand for aircraft. Ranging from 100 to 150 seats, the A220 is highly complementary to Airbus' existing single aisle aircraft portfolio, which focuses on the higher end of the single-aisle business (150-240 seats).
As part of the agreement, Airbus has acquired the Airbus A220 and A330 work package production capability from Bombardier in Saint-Laurent, Québec. These production activities will be operated in the Saint Laurent site by Stelia Aéronautique Saint Laurent Inc., a newly created subsidiary of Stelia Aerospace, which is a 100 percent Airbus subsidiary.
Stelia Aéronautique Saint-Laurent will continue the production of the A220 cockpit and aft fuselage production, as well as A330 workpackages, for a transition period of approximately three years at the Saint-Laurent facility. A220 workpackages will then be transferred to the Stelia Aerospace site in Mirabel to optimize the logistical flow to the A220 Final Assembly Line also located in Mirabel. Airbus plans to offer all current Bombardier employees working on the A220 and A330 work packages at Saint-Laurent opportunities around the A220 programme's ramp-up, ensuring know-how retention as well as business continuity and growth in Québec.
At the end of January 2020, 107 A220 aircraft were flying with seven customers on four continents. In 2019 alone, Airbus delivered 48 A220s, with the further ramp-up to be continued.
- Bombardier transfers its remaining interest in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus SE and the Government of Québec
- Airbus now holds 75 percent of Airbus Canada with the Government of Québec increasing its holding to 25 percent for no cash consideration
- Bombardier work packages for the A220 and A330 will be transferred to Airbus, through its subsidiary Stelia Aerospace, securing 360 jobs in Québec
- Bombardier will receive US$591M, net of adjustments, of which US$531M was received at closing, and is released of its future funding capital requirement to Airbus Canada
- Over 3,300 Airbus jobs secured in Québec
Amsterdam / Montreal – Airbus SE (EPA: AIR), the Government of Québec and Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) have agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A220 programme, whereby Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus and the Government of Québec. The transaction is effective immediately.
This agreement brings the shareholdings in Airbus Canada, responsible for the A220, to 75 percent for Airbus and 25 percent for the Government of Québec respectively. The Government's stake is redeemable by Airbus in 2026 - three years later than before. As part of this transaction, Airbus, via its wholly owned subsidiary Stelia Aerospace, has also acquired the A220 and A330 work package production capabilities from Bombardier in Saint-Laurent, Québec.
This new agreement underlines the commitment of Airbus and the Government of Québec to the A220 programme during this phase of continuous ramp-up and increasing customer demand. Since Airbus took majority ownership of the A220 programme on July 1, 2018, total cumulative net orders for the aircraft have increased by 64 percent to 658 units at the end of January 2020.
"This agreement with Bombardier and the Government of Québec demonstrates our support and commitment to the A220 and Airbus in Canada. Furthermore it extends our trustful partnership with the Government of Québec. This is good news for our customers and employees as well as for the Québec and Canadian aerospace industry," said Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury. "I would like to sincerely thank Bombardier for the strong collaboration during our partnership. We are committed to this fantastic aircraft programme and we are aligned with the Government of Québec in our ambition to bring long-term visibility to the Québec and Canadian aerospace industry."
"I am proud that our government was able to reach this agreement. We have succeeded in protecting paying jobs and the exceptional expertise developed in Québec, despite the major challenges we faced in this regard when we took office. We have consolidated the government's position in the partnership, while respecting our commitment not to reinvest in the program. By opting to strengthen its presence here, Airbus has chosen to focus on our talents and our creativity. The decision of an industrial giant like Airbus to invest more in Québec will help attract other world-class prime contractors," the Premier of Québec, François Legault, stated.
"This agreement is excellent news for Québec and its aerospace industry. The A220 partnership is now well established and will continue to grow in Québec. The agreement will allow Bombardier to improve its financial situation and Airbus to increase its presence and footprint in Québec. It's a win–win situation for both the private partners and the industry," pointed out Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economy and Innovation.
With this transaction, Bombardier will receive a consideration of $591M from Airbus, net of adjustments, of which $531M was received at closing and $60M to be paid over the 2020-21 period. The agreement also provides for the cancellation of Bombardier warrants owned by Airbus, as well as releasing Bombardier of its future funding capital requirement to Airbus Canada.
"This transaction supports our efforts to address our capital structure and completes our strategic exit from commercial aerospace," said Alain Bellemare, President and CEO Bombardier, Inc. "We are incredibly proud of the many achievements and tremendous impact Bombardier had on the commercial aviation industry. We are equally proud of the responsible way in which we have exited commercial aerospace, preserving jobs and reinforcing the aerospace cluster in Québec and Canada. We are confident that the A220 program will enjoy a long and successful run under Airbus' and the Government of Québec's stewardship."
The single aisle market is a key growth driver, representing 70 percent of the expected global future demand for aircraft. Ranging from 100 to 150 seats, the A220 is highly complementary to Airbus' existing single aisle aircraft portfolio, which focuses on the higher end of the single-aisle business (150-240 seats).
As part of the agreement, Airbus has acquired the Airbus A220 and A330 work package production capability from Bombardier in Saint-Laurent, Québec. These production activities will be operated in the Saint Laurent site by Stelia Aéronautique Saint Laurent Inc., a newly created subsidiary of Stelia Aerospace, which is a 100 percent Airbus subsidiary.
Stelia Aéronautique Saint-Laurent will continue the production of the A220 cockpit and aft fuselage production, as well as A330 workpackages, for a transition period of approximately three years at the Saint-Laurent facility. A220 workpackages will then be transferred to the Stelia Aerospace site in Mirabel to optimize the logistical flow to the A220 Final Assembly Line also located in Mirabel. Airbus plans to offer all current Bombardier employees working on the A220 and A330 work packages at Saint-Laurent opportunities around the A220 programme's ramp-up, ensuring know-how retention as well as business continuity and growth in Québec.
At the end of January 2020, 107 A220 aircraft were flying with seven customers on four continents. In 2019 alone, Airbus delivered 48 A220s, with the further ramp-up to be continued.
Demonstrator phase launched: Future Combat Air System takes major step forward
The governments of France and Germany have awarded Dassault Aviation, Airbus, together with their partners MTU Aero Engines, Safran, MBDA and Thales, the initial framework contract (Phase 1A), which launches the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS).
This framework contract covers a first period of 18 months and initiates work on developing the demonstrators and maturing cutting-edge technologies, with the ambition to begin flight tests as soon as 2026.
Since early 2019, the industrial partners have been working on the future architecture as part of the programme's so called Joint Concept Study. Now, the FCAS programme enters into another decisive phase with the launch of the demonstrator phase.
This phase will, in a first step, focus on the main technological challenges per domains:
Next Generation Fighter (NGF), with Dassault Aviation as prime contractor and Airbus as main partner, to be the core element of Future Combat Air System,
Unmanned systems Remote Carrier (RC) with Airbus as prime contractor and MBDA as main partner,
Combat Cloud (CC) with Airbus as prime contractor and Thales as main partner,
Engine with Safran and MTU as main partner.
A Simulation Environment will be jointly developed between the involved companies to ensure the consistency between demonstrators.
The launch of the Demonstrator Phase underlines the political confidence and determination of the FCAS partner nations and the associated industry to move forward and cooperate in a fair and balanced manner. The increased momentum enables industry to deploy the necessary resources and best capabilities to develop this decisive European defence project. FCAS will be the cornerstone project guaranteeing Europe's future operational, industrial and technological sovereignty.
The next important step in the FCAS programme will be the onboarding of Spain and the involvement of additional suppliers from Phase 1B onwards, which will succeed Phase 1A after its successful conclusión.
This framework contract covers a first period of 18 months and initiates work on developing the demonstrators and maturing cutting-edge technologies, with the ambition to begin flight tests as soon as 2026.
Since early 2019, the industrial partners have been working on the future architecture as part of the programme's so called Joint Concept Study. Now, the FCAS programme enters into another decisive phase with the launch of the demonstrator phase.
This phase will, in a first step, focus on the main technological challenges per domains:
Next Generation Fighter (NGF), with Dassault Aviation as prime contractor and Airbus as main partner, to be the core element of Future Combat Air System,
Unmanned systems Remote Carrier (RC) with Airbus as prime contractor and MBDA as main partner,
Combat Cloud (CC) with Airbus as prime contractor and Thales as main partner,
Engine with Safran and MTU as main partner.
A Simulation Environment will be jointly developed between the involved companies to ensure the consistency between demonstrators.
The launch of the Demonstrator Phase underlines the political confidence and determination of the FCAS partner nations and the associated industry to move forward and cooperate in a fair and balanced manner. The increased momentum enables industry to deploy the necessary resources and best capabilities to develop this decisive European defence project. FCAS will be the cornerstone project guaranteeing Europe's future operational, industrial and technological sovereignty.
The next important step in the FCAS programme will be the onboarding of Spain and the involvement of additional suppliers from Phase 1B onwards, which will succeed Phase 1A after its successful conclusión.
miércoles, 12 de febrero de 2020
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