Hydroplane's business plan is to develop affordable fuel cell technology that can be used to convert existing single-engine aircraft. The 200 kW units are intended to replace combustion powerplants in current aircraft and also to be used in new urban air mobility vehicles. The company says it will provide greater range, endurance and payload compared with battery-based systems.
lunes, 23 de mayo de 2022
Hydrogen Innovator's Big Propulsion Plans Starts Small
China launches an autonomous mothership full of autonomous drones
China christened a remarkable new 290-foot ship last week – the world's first semi-autonomous drone carrier. It'll carry, launch, recover and co-ordinate the actions of more than 50 other autonomous aerial, surface and underwater vehicles.
Falcon 6X Round-the-Globe Proving Campaign Kicks Off in June
With envelope expansion and most major development milestones accomplished, the Falcon 6X is preparing to embark on a demanding global proving campaign.
The objective of this 40-stop, 150-hour campaign, set to begin next month, is to ensure the reliability of the aircraft and onboard systems in real world operating conditions prior to initial customer deliveries.
Over 100 Broken Records: The Incredible Flying Career Of Sheila Scott
Have you ever heard of the British female aviator Sheila Scott? If not, you should have, as she broke over 100 records over her lifetime, including being the first person to fly over the North Pole in a small plane.
domingo, 22 de mayo de 2022
Bombardier unveils EcoJet
Embraer:
«This morning at #EBACE2022, we unveiled the EcoJet research project that explores new technologies to make aircraft more sustainable and reduce CO2 emissions. Learn more: https://t.co/asqZ0x7m8O https://t.co/IQxxE4wX8K»
Hugues Jurion (84 ans) a décollé pour son troisième tour du monde
L'ancien pilote Air France puis Aircalin, Hugues Jurion, se lance dans un nouveau tour du monde, à bord de son mono-moteur, construit de ses mains expertes. Pour cette nouvelle aventure, il ne sera pas seul. Rencontre à l'aérodrome de Magenta.
viernes, 20 de mayo de 2022
12,000 Delivery Drones for World's Largest Commercial Deployment
Wingcopter and Continental Drones Ltd. have signed a partnership agreement to help establish drone-based delivery networks with thousands of Wingcopter drones across the African continent.
jueves, 19 de mayo de 2022
3 Years Later: IAG Turns Boeing 737 MAX Interest Into An Order
Airline group IAG has today revealed that it has placed a firm order for the Boeing 737 MAX. The group, which owns British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and LEVEL, has ordered 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to be delivered between 2023 and 2027. In addition, there are options for a further 100 aircraft.
International Airlines Group Finalizes Agreement for Up to 150 737 Jets
Purchase includes firm order and options for 737-8-200 and 737-10 airplanes
UK launches New Medium Helicopter procurement
UK defence officials have finally kicked off the procurement phase for the New Medium Helicopter programme – an effort that could see as many as 44 rotorcraft acquired as part of a total package worth up to £1.2 billion ($1.48 billion).
Airbus Helicopters outlines schedule for Tiger MkIII upgrade
Airbus Helicopters will use three prototypes for its Tiger MkIII upgrade programme for France and Spain as development work begins in earnest following contract signature with procurement body OCCAR in March.
Airbus to further develop LISA gravitational wave observatory mission
Airbus has been awarded a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to further develop the implementation of LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna), one of the most ambitious science missions ESA has planned to date.
Rostec to start serial production of Okhotnik heavy attack drones in 2023
Russia to launch serial production of the Okhotnik (Hunter) heavy strike drone in 2023, Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov said Wednesday at a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. The Okhotnik features a flat nozzle thruster that makes it less visible for radars. The serial production of the Okhotnik (Hunter) heavy strike drone will begin in 2023, […]
Australian Government backtracks on Loyal Wingman order figures
A Defence spokesperson has clarified that despite previous government announcements suggesting otherwise, the first three Loyal Wingman aircraft developed are prototypes that are not owned by the Australian Government and will not be operated by the RAAF.
NASA's InSight Mars lander set to shut down by December
It looks as though NASA's InSight Mars lander's days are numbered after the space agency announced that the spacecraft is gradually losing power due to dust building up on its solar panels, already reducing their output by 90 percent.
miércoles, 18 de mayo de 2022
Introducing ATR EVO, The Next Generation ATR
Intrducing ATR EVO:The Next Generation ATR that's more economical & sustainable.
ATR will work with airlines, engine manufacturers & systems providers, with the aim to launch the programme by 2023 & have the first aircraft enter the market by 2030.
Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Kord team-up to defeat multiple mortars and large drones with Stryker-mounted 50kW-energy laser
Press release
In a recent U.S. Army operational assessment at White Sands Missile Range, the 50kW-class high energy laser weapon demonstrated repeatable counter-mortar capability
LAS CRUCES, N.M., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In four weeks of continuous live-fire exercises, an industry team led by Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) business, and Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR, defeated multiple 60mm mortar rounds with a 50kW-class high energy laser integrated on a Stryker combat vehicle.
The directed energy weapon system — part of the U.S. Army's Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense, or DE M-SHORAD — acquired, tracked, targeted and defeated multiple mortars and successfully accomplished multiple tests simulating real-world scenarios.
Continuing to put the DE M-SHORAD system to the test, the recent operational assessment at White Sands Missile Range also included defeating several small, medium and large drones.
"Soldiers in the field face increasingly complex threats, and our combat-proven sensors, software, and lasers are ready to give them a new level of protection," said Annabel Flores, president of Electronic Warfare Systems for Raytheon Intelligence & Space. "The Army gave us our toughest challenge yet — countering rockets, artillery and mortars — and we took an essential step on the path to providing the maneuverable, short range air defense Soldiers need."
The DE M-SHORAD effort is aimed at protecting soldiers against various aerial threats, including unmanned aircraft systems, rotary-wing aircraft, rockets, artillery and mortars. Kord serves as the primary integrator of the system on the Stryker combat vehicle, while Raytheon Intelligence & Space provides the 50kW-class high energy laser weapon module, a specialized radar acquisition system, a beam control system and targeting sensor.
"This team once again showed that the HEL system is fully-integrated and ready to provide protection against complex threats," said Byron Bright, President of KBR Government Solutions. "With an effectively infinite magazine and near-zero cost per shot, HEL is now the proven answer to asymmetric threats like drones and mortars."
The joint industry team, which includes Rocky Research for power and thermal management, General Dynamics Land Systems for the Stryker platform, and Applied Technology Associates for additional sensors, is preparing to deliver four DE M-SHORAD units to Army Brigade Combat Teams in 2022.
RI&S' high energy laser weapon systems, built in McKinney, Texas, works on land, in the air and at sea, providing 360-degree coverage that can protect bases, airports, stadiums and other high-value military or civilian assets. Open architecture, scalable power, and ruggedized design adapts to the demands of the mission. HEL weapons can be used as standalone systems or rapidly installed on a variety of platforms. Major suppliers for the system are based in Huntsville, Alabama; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; East Granby, Connecticut; and Los Angeles, California.
Additional information and photos can be found here.
How A Qantas Boeing 787 Took Off With Its Static Ports Covered
https://simpleflying.com/qantas-boeing-787-static-ports-covered/
Australian safety report reveals that a Qantas 787 flew from Melbourne to Los Angeles with tape over four of its static ports on 22 September last year. https://t.co/StuzZdFduW
martes, 17 de mayo de 2022
Lockheed In A Soup! US Air Force Demands 'Evidence Of Capability' Over Block 4 Upgrades For F-35A Jets
The US Air Force wants evidence that Lockheed Martin will be able to produce Block 4 upgrades for the F-35A fighter jet before boosting the plane's purchase, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on May 13.
Belfast factory to make ‘air taxi’ wings for 'multi-copter'
Spirit Aerosystems will make the wings for the CityAirbus Nextgen, a four seater 'multi-copter'.
lunes, 16 de mayo de 2022
Boeing holding job fair in Mobile one week after Airbus announces expansion | WEAR
In a press release, Boeing announced it is looking for "engineering, manufacturing, and Supply Chain and Quality professionals."
"The airline industry is booming. Boeing and Airbus are looking for people who are competent, smart, sharp and have desire to succeed and it just so happens Airbus is huge down here," said Richard Levy, an aviation expert and former airline captain.
Boeing spending millions to retain engineers
Pontifications: Boeing spending millions to retain engineers https://leehamnews.com/2022/05/16/pontifications-boeing-spending-millions-to-retain-engineers/
China's TCab E20 eVTOL prototype is making regular transition flights
Shanghai's TCab Tech has become one of China's leading eVTOL contenders, claiming it's now made many test flights validating its 50-percent scale prototype E20 air taxi design in vertical lift and hover mode, as well as transitions to winged cruise flight.
Rolls-Royce bids for Embraer turboprop » AirInsight
Rolls-Royce has confirmed that it has submitted a proposal to Embraer to power the new 70-90 seater turboprop that the Brazilian plans…
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