France seals $8.1 billion deal with Indonesia to sell 42 Rafale jets

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2022/02/france-seals-8-1-billion-deal-with-indonesia-to-sell-42-rafale-jets/ 

The Russian A-100 complex makes its first flight with activated radar

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/rostec/the-russian-a-100-complex-makes-its-first-flight-with-activated-radar/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-russian-a-100-complex-makes-its-first-flight-with-activated-radar 

OEMs See Many Asia-Pac Roles for Utility Aircraft

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-10/oems-see-many-asia-pac-roles-utility-aircraft 

Taiwan’s Brave Eagle Leaves the Nest

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2022-02-11/taiwans-brave-eagle-leaves-nest 

Sino-Russian CR929 Takes Shape

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-12/sino-russian-cr929-takes-shape 

Desaer ATL-100H hybrid aircraft mixes electric motors with turboprops

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/desaer-atl-100h-hybrid-aircraft/ 

https://www.magnix.aero/

Bio-composite combines hardness of aluminum with toughness of bone

https://newatlas.com/materials/wood-cellulose-polymer-composite/ 

Engage the (almost) silent drive - Aerospace America

https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/features/engage-the-almost-silent-drive/ 

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44231/navy-releases-timeline-for-2019-uas-swarm-involving-warships-off-california 

Six B-21s in Production, Fuel Control Software Already Tested

 https://www.airforcemag.com/six-b-21s-in-production-fuel-control-software-already-tested/

New soft robot morphs from a ground to air vehicle using liquid metal | VTx | Virginia Tech

https://vtx.vt.edu/articles/2022/02/eng-bartlett-morphing-drone.html 

Destinus plans to fly a hydrogen-powered, hypersonic cargo craft with $29M seed round

Destinus plans to fly a hydrogen-powered, hypersonic cargo craft with $29M seed round | TechCrunch

Hyperplane - Destinus

The aerospace revolution is solar-poweredInterview: Robert Miller, CEO and co-founder Skydweller Aero

https://www.milanoinvestment.com/the-aerospace-revolution-is-solar-poweredinterview-robert-miller-ceo-and-co-founder-skydweller-aero/ 

Mission Starlink : la tempête solaire a détruit près de 50 satellites lancés la semaine dernière par SpaceX

 https://www.lindependant.fr/2022/02/09/mission-starlink-la-tempete-solaire-a-detruit-pres-de-50-satellites-lances-la-semaine-derniere-par-spacex-10099112.php

Airbus readies hydrogen-powered demo flights

 https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/08/airbus-readies-hydrogen-powered-demo-flights/

Air Force Awards Boeing 5-year, $91 Million Contract for Continued Aircraft Guidance and Navigation Repair

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130995

Air Arabia’s new Pakistani carrier to emerge around mid-year: chief

 https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-arabias-new-pakistani-carrier-to-emerge-around-mid-year-chief/147429.article

RFI: U.S. E-3G AWACS Replacement

https://sam.gov/opp/b47eca2a3f05491e86044f73bc490ccc/view



This RFI is issued to identify industry partners to replace the U.S. E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The program requires delivery of at least two (2) production representative prototype aircraft, including ground support and training systems, within five (5) years starting in FY23 (expected contract award).

Vertical Aerospace partners with Leonardo for VX4 fuselage development

https://evtol.com/news/vertical-aerospace-partners-leonardo-fuselage-development/ 

Sikorsky and DARPA Fly OPV Black Hawk With Supervised Autonomy | Lockheed Martin

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/news/features/2022/safe-reliable-and-uninhabited-first-autonomous-black-hawk-flight.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fvl&utm_term=us|branding_-_corporate_reputation|rms_-_sikorsky|rms_-_future_vertical_lift|rms_-_matrix&utm_content=technology_and_innovation_story&linkId=100000108226212 

NASA’s ‘Son of Concorde’ Supersonic Jet Is Now Undergoing Testing

https://news.yahoo.com/nasa-son-concorde-supersonic-jet-153000248.html?guccounter=1 

Germany Considering Again The F-35 To Replace The Tornado

https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/05/germany-considering-again-the-f-35-to-replace-the-tornado/

Airbus Could Build Hydrogen Aircraft Engines In-House

 https://simpleflying.com/airbus-build-hydrogen-engines-in-house/

Russia and China continue work on wide-body long-range jet

 https://www.ruaviation.com/news/2022/2/7/17335/

Boeing to Highlight Sustainability, Technology and Partnerships at Singapore Airshow 2022

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-02-06-Boeing-to-Highlight-Sustainability,-Technology-and-Partnerships-at-Singapore-Airshow-2022

Boeing Buys Two Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Commercial Operations

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-02-07-Boeing-Buys-Two-Million-Gallons-of-Sustainable-Aviation-Fuel-for-its-Commercial-Operations

Quebec delays exit from A220 partnership after investing to boost production

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/quebec-delays-exit-from-a220-partnership-after-investing-to-boost-production/147405.article

FAA policy aims to strengthen manufacturers’ self-certification programmes

 https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/faa-policy-aims-to-strengthen-manufacturers-self-certification-programmes/147409.article

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines merge to create America’s most competitive low-cost airline

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/frontier-airlines/frontier-airlines-and-spirit-airlines-merge-to-create-americas-most-competitive-low-cost-airline/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frontier-airlines-and-spirit-airlines-merge-to-create-americas-most-competitive-low-cost-airline

New Standards Proposed for Engine Emission Testing

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-06/new-standards-proposed-engine-emission-testing 

FAA seeks industry proposals for research into eVTOL downwash/outwash effects

https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/faa-seeks-industry-proposals-for-research-into-evtol-downwash-outwash-effects/ 

Pontifications: KC-X aerial tanker competition becomes a pass-fail RFP - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/07/pontifications-kc-x-aerial-tanker-competition-becomes-a-pass-fail-rfp/ 

Sun Country flight experiences landing gear 'collapse' in Las Vegas

https://www-kare11-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.kare11.com/amp/article/news/local/sun-country-flight-landing-gear-collapse-in-las-vegas/89-321baad4-dbde-4bfd-b372-e827f2c489e7 

FAA Launches Interactive 5G Airport Operations Map

https://nbaa.org/aircraft-operations/communications-navigation-surveillance-cns/5g-interference/faa-launches-interactive-5g-airport-operations-map/ 

Airbus, Air France-KLM, ATR, Dassault Aviation, Groupe ADP, Safran and Thales welcome the Declaration of Toulouse on future sustainability and decarbonisation of aviation alongside European institutions

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-airbus-air-france-klm-atr-dassault-aviation-groupe-adp-safran-and?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus, Brussels Airport and many others welcome the Declaration of Toulouse on future sustainability and decarbonisation of aviation

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/airbus-brussels-airport-and-many-others-welcome-the-declaration-of-toulouse-on-future-sustainability-and-decarbonisation-of-aviation/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airbus-brussels-airport-and-many-others-welcome-the-declaration-of-toulouse-on-future-sustainability-and-decarbonisation-of-aviation 

Bell Completes NASA Flight Trials with Autonomous Pod

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-03/bell-completes-nasa-flight-trials-autonomous-pod 

Textron Aviation Rolls Out First Production SkyCourier

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-04/textron-aviation-rolls-out-first-production-skycourier 

Alice, all-electric passenger airplane, prepares to fly

https://amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/01/31/tech/alice-eviation-test-flight/index.html 

Sustainable Air Transport. Part 5. Fundamentals recap.

Bjorn's Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 5. Fundamentals recap. https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/04/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-5-fundamentals-recap/ 

Universal Hydrogen and Amelia sign LOI to drive the decarbonisation of regional air travel in France

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/amelia/universal-hydrogen-and-amelia-sign-loi-to-drive-the-decarbonisation-of-regional-air-travel-in-france/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-hydrogen-and-amelia-sign-loi-to-drive-the-decarbonisation-of-regional-air-travel-in-france 

Daher To Acquire Triumph's Florida Aerostructures Plant

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-03/daher-acquire-triumphs-florida-aerostructures-plant 

Meanwhile on Lanzarote: First e-powered ultralight glider tested in Canary Islands in Calima

Meanwhile on Lanzarote: First e-powered ultralight glider tested in Canary Islands in Calima : The Canary - News, Views & Sunshine (thecanarynews.com)

Boeing Breakthrough in All-Composite Cryogenic Fuel Tank Proves Technology Ready for Use

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130996 

Boeing to assist GE in developing a hybrid-electric Saab 340B

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/boeing-to-assist-ge-in-developing-a-hybrid-electric-saab-340b/147367.article 

U.S. Attorney Decides Not to Bring Charges Against Archer Employee Who Is Central Focus of Wisk’s Civil Lawsuit Against Archer

https://archer.com/news/u.s.-attorney-decides-not-to-bring-charges-against-archer-employee-who-is-central-focus-of-wisks-civil-lawsuit-against-archer 

The F-35C's Radar-Absorbent Skin Is Looking Pretty Rough After Months At Sea

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44067/the-f-35cs-radar-absorbent-skin-is-looking-pretty-rough-after-months-at-sea 

Envergure Hotel, Toulouse aménager un Airbus A380™ en hôtel

https://www.projet-envergure.com/ 

Le projet ENVERGURE consiste à aménager un Airbus A380™ initialement destiné au démantèlement, en hôtel 

Iberia Airport Services atendió en 2021 a cerca de 47 millones de pasajeros, un 60 por ciento más que en 2020

https://grupo.iberia.es/news/03022022/iberia-airport-services-atendi-en-2021-a-cerca-de-47-millones-de-pasajeros-un-60-por-ciento-ms-que-en-2020 

Toulouse : un hôtel veut s’installer dans un Airbus A380 aux portes du MEETT

https://www.ladepeche.fr/2022/01/31/info-la-depeche-toulouse-un-hotel-veut-sinstaller-dans-un-airbus-a380-aux-portes-du-meett-10080157.php 

Vietnam Receives First Yak-130s

https://monch.com/vietnam-receives-first-yak-130s/

F-15EX Eagle II Performs First Live Fire Event As Operational Testing Moves Forward

https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/02/f-15ex-eagle-ii-aim-120d/ 

Hydrogen: The Only Solution To Reach Net-Zero?

https://simpleflying.com/hydrogen-only-net-zero-solution/ 

Russia’s MC-21-300 airliner began cold soak trials to extend its base type certificate

http://www.rusaviainsider.com/russias-mc-21-300-airliner-began-cold-soak-trials-to-extend-its-base-type-certificate/ 

First Upgraded Chinook Helicopter Delivered to Spain

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130990 

GPS/GNSS Backups Tested in European Commission Trials

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2022-02-02/gps-gnss-backups-tested-european-commission-trials 

US Air Force backs Valkyrie's high-speed, amphibious jet-powered eVTOL

Reno-based Valkyrie Systems Aerospace has received a research grant from the US Air Force to further develop its remarkable HoverJet Guardian concept, which combines electric VTOL and high-speed jet cruise with amphibious and hovercraft capabilities.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/valkyrie-hsvtol-guardian-jet-evtol/ 

Dragonfly-sized drone flaps its wings more efficiently than insects

No matter how good our human designs may be, evolution has had a 4-billion-year head start, so there's no shame in copying off Mother Nature's homework. Engineers at the University of Bristol have done just that – and even improved on it – developing a tiny flying robot that flaps its wings more efficiently than an insect, using a unique electrostatic "zipping" mechanism.

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https://newatlas.com/drones/flapping-wing-drone-laza-electrostatic/ 

ATR successfully performs test flights with 100% SAF in one engine

https://www.atr-aircraft.com/presspost/atr-successfully-performs-test-flights-with-100-saf-in-one-engine/

USAF launches F-35 advanced engine effort

The US Air Force (USAF) has launched an effort to fit the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) with an all-new advanced engine, with a request...

https://www-janes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.janes.com/amp/usaf-launches-f-35-advanced-engine-effort/ZnlJK3dHVU9mZ28xajRJVkc5dVI5VFp1cVMwPQ2

Boeing Launches 777-8 Freighter to Serve Growing Demand for Cargo, Enhanced Environmental Performance

press release

Collins Aerospace is shaping the future of thermoplastics for large, complex aerostructures.

https://www.flightglobal.com/paid-content/the-future-of-aerospace-isplastics/147262.article

FAA requires replacement of some UH-1H helicopter drive shafts upon reaching 5,000 hours of service

https://fireaviation.com/2022/01/31/faa-requires-replacement-of-some-uh-1h-helicopter-drive-shafts-upon-reaching-5000-hours-of-service/

Retractable belly tanks are available for firefighting helicopters

https://fireaviation.com/2022/02/01/retractable-belly-tanks-are-available-for-firefighting-helicopters/

How Air Race E is inspiring technologies in electric aviation

  https://aviationnews.eu/news/2022/01/how-air-race-e-is-inspiring-technologies-in-electric-aviation/

Germany, Denmark seek more ambition from EU on green aviation fuel

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/germany-denmark-seek-more-ambition-eu-green-aviation-fuel-2022-02-01/

Ethiopian Airlines to fly 737 MAX with passengers for first time since deadly crash

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ethiopian-airlines-fly-737-max-with-passengers-first-time-since-deadly-crash-2022-02-01/

European Commission approves €1.7 billion German measure to recapitalise Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg in the context of the coronavirus pandemic

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/berlin/european-commission-approves-e1-7-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise-flughafen-berlin-brandenburg-in-the-context-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=european-commission-approves-e1-7-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise-flughafen-berlin-brandenburg-in-the-context-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic

[Australia] The year that changed Aviation

Australian Aviation recounts the most dramatic 12 months in the industry's history with this time capsule edition.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/02/the-year-that-changed-aviation/

AINsight: 5G and the Data

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/blogs/ainsight-5g-and-data

ICAO Report on Ryanair Diversion to Minsk Is Missing Key Facts

It is widely suspected that the Belarus government forcibly diverted flight FR4978 in order to arrest a pair of exile political opponents.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-01/icao-report-ryanair-diversion-minsk-missing-key-facts

Gulfstream Preps To Increase Wing Production Capacity

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-01/gulfstream-preps-increase-wing-production-capacity

Leasing Group Explains Why It's Betting Big on eVTOLs To Transform Air Transport

https://www.futureflight.aero/news-brief/2022-01-20/leasing-group-explains-why-its-betting-big-evtols-transform-air-transport

U.S. Army Looks To Enlist Beta's Alia eVTOL with Flight Test Contract

https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-01-31/us-army-looks-enlist-betas-alia-evtol-flight-test-contract

EASA's New Aviation Safety Plan Covers eVTOL Technology and Operations

https://www.futureflight.aero/news-brief/2022-01-19/easas-new-aviation-safety-plan-covers-evtol-technology-and-operations

Sikorsky Teases Advanced Air Mobility Plans

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-01/sikorsky-teases-advanced-air-mobility-plans

Volatus Aerospace Secures First Production Delivery Slot for Natilus blended wing body Cargo Drone

https://newsdirect.com/news/volatus-aerospace-secures-first-production-delivery-slot-for-natilus-large-remotely-piloted-cargo-drone-304581305 

https://youtu.be/BwgYEHrC0J8

https://www.volatusaerospace.com/natilus/

AI assistant to teach military pilots how to deal with the unexpected

DARPA has selected Northrop Grumman and the University of Central Florida to develop a prototype augmented reality headset embedded with an AI assistant to help train rotorcraft pilots to deal with unexpected tasks and emergencies.

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https://newatlas.com/military/darpa-ai-headset-teaches-military-pilots-unexpected/ 

Bell 1007: la propuesta de helicóptero nuclear gigante

Hubo una época en la que todo artilugio que se preciara se proponía en versión nuclear. Y los helicópteros no iban a ser menos.

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/bell-1007-la-propuesta-de-helicoptero-nuclear-gigante/ 

HAECO Hong Kong Completes The First Boeing 737-800 Split Scimitar Winglet Modification

https://www.haeco.com/en/Press-Room/Press-Releases/HAECO-Hong-Kong-Completes-The-First-Boeing-737-800-Split-Scimitar-Winglet-Modification 

Second Generation COSMO-SkyMed Satellite Successfully Launched | Thales Group

https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/space/press_release/second-generation-cosmo-skymed-satellite-successfully-launched 

SOCOM retires MARSS QRC aircraft

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/socom-retires-marss-qrc-aircraft 

US Army to introduce new spy plane within few months

https://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2022/02/us-army-new-spy-plane.html?m=1 

First Falcon 6X Arrives at Dassault Little Rock Completion Center

https://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/MediaCenter/Newsd/Pages/PR_2022/First-Falcon-6X-Arrives-at-Dassault-Little-Rock-Completion-Center.aspx 

Boeing 777-300ER Freighter Conversion Program Achieves Significant FAA Milestone

Boeing 777-300ER Freighter Conversion Program Achieves Significant FAA Milestone (wichita.edu)

Qatar Airways signs order for GE9X engines to power Boeing 777-8 freighters

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-signs-order-for-ge9x-engines-to-power-boeing-777-8-freighters/ 

GE's Open Fan targets mid-2030s for entry into service

https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/01/ges-open-fan-targets-mid-2030s-for-entry-into-service/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 

China Airlines and Boeing Announce Order for Four 777 Freighters

China Airlines and Boeing Announce Order for Four 777 Freighters https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-01-27-China-Airlines-and-Boeing-Announce-Order-for-Four-777-Freighters 

NIAR, partners offer tanker-converted 777-300ER PTF to US Air Force

https://leehamnews.com/2022/01/31/niar-partners-offer-tanker-converted-777-300er-ptf-to-us-air-force/ 

How A330-200 assembly will shift to USA if Lockheed wins tanker deal

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/how-a330-200-assembly-will-shift-to-usa-if-lockheed-wins-tanker-deal/147327.article 

Turkey: Naval Version of Heavy Attack Helicopter ATAK-II to be Developed

https://www.raillynews.com/2022/01/naval-version-of-heavy-attack-helicopter-attack-will-be-developed/ 

Naval Version of Heavy Attack Helicopter ATAK-II to be Developed

https://www.raillynews.com/2022/01/naval-version-of-heavy-attack-helicopter-attack-will-be-developed/ 

Airlines may pay out for one-hour UK flight delays

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60197462?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA 

FAA and UK Analogue Agree to Carry Over Simulator Certification

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=c9da901c-736b-402f-8653-e94599d22aa8 

SW-51 Mustang Coming To America Via Titan Aircraft

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=96a58e6e-2914-4335-9db5-649481996a88 

Jetpack racing could join this year's Air Race World Championship

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/mayman-on-jetpacks-jan-22/ 

Skydweller Aero Inc. signs lease for manufacturing facility at Airpark

https://amp-ardmoreite-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.ardmoreite.com/amp/9246557002 

Japanese company says «Battery breakthrough achieves energy density necessary for electric planes»

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/battery-breakthrough-achieves-energy-density-133548407.html 

Bjorn's Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 4P. Reality checks, the deeper discussion.

https://leehamnews.com/2022/01/28/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-4p-reality-check-the-deeper-discussion/

https://leehamnews.com/2022/01/28/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-4p-reality-check-the-deeper-discussion/ 

US firm Elroy Air unveils Chaparral heavy-cargo autonomous VTOL vehicle

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/us-firm-elroy-air-unveils-chaparral-heavy-cargo-autonomous-vtol-vehicle/147310.article