Pontifications: NIAR WERX joins with Precision Aircraft Solutions for A321, 757, MD-87 conversions https://leehamnews.com/2022/05/30/pontifications-niar-werx-joins-with-precision-aircraft-solutions-for-a321-757-md-87-conversions/
lunes, 30 de mayo de 2022
Boeing’s hiring spree points to progress toward Next Boeing Airplane
Boeing's hiring spree is aimed at replacing engineers, technicians, retirees and jobs lost in Russia and Ukraine. But an analysis also points to gearing up for the Next Boeing Airplane.
domingo, 29 de mayo de 2022
Iran unveils underground drone base
Iran unveils underground drone base https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Iran_unveils_underground_drone_base_999.html
sábado, 28 de mayo de 2022
Romania to fly Soviet-era fighter jets for one more year
Romania to fly Soviet-era fighter jets for one more year https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Romania_to_fly_Soviet-era_fighter_jets_for_one_more_year_999.html
Sustainable Air Transport. Part 21. Fuel Cell system design
Bjorn's Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 21. Fuel Cell system design https://leehamnews.com/2022/05/27/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-21-fuel-cell-system-design/
The Ukrainian Air Force Claims One Of Their MiG-29s Has Shot Down A Russian Su-35 Today
According to the Ukrainian military, the Fulcrum downed the Flanker derivative over Kherson region earlier today. "Today, May 27, around 14.00 o'clock a MiG-29 fighter of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine [...]
Delta Will Charter WWII Veterans To Normandy D-Day Ceremony
For the annual commemoration of the 1944 D-Day invasion this June, Delta Air Lines will have the privilege of flying 30 World War II veterans on a charter flight to Normandy, France
viernes, 27 de mayo de 2022
Lights, Camera, F-14 Tomcat - Northrop Grumman
From the set with Tom Cruise to the real TOPGUN
B-21 Raider’s Path to Flight Readiness | Northrop Grumman
https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/features/b-21-raiders-path-to-flight-readiness
In early May, Northrop Grumman successfully completed the first — and most critical — loads calibration test of the first B-21 aircraft. The recent test is one of three major conditions the aircraft will undergo in this phase of ground testing as it progresses toward first flight. Loads calibration, which focuses on calibrating instrumentation prior to flight and verifying structural integrity, has yielded positive and consistent results. During testing, the B-21's airframe endures varying percentages of stress to ensure the aircraft can proceed on its path to flight readiness.
During the ground test phase, in addition to loads calibration, the team will power up the aircraft, test its subsystems, and apply coatings and paint. The next steps will include carrying out engine runs as well as low-speed and high-speed taxi tests, and then on to first flight.
From day one, Northrop Grumman has proactively worked to burn down as much production risk as possible. Throughout the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development phase, the company has emphasized risk reduction efforts and production readiness as one of the many priorities for the B-21 program. In line with the risk-based approach, the successful calibration test is a significant milestone that further validates the efficacy of the company's digital design capabilities and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Northrop Grumman has invested in a robust production program — one that is foundational to the National Defense Strategy — to deliver the B-21 at a rate that will have a real effect for the U.S. Air Force in combating the threat. Innovative application of digital engineering and commercial off-the-shelf digital tools continue to deliver an advanced degree of precision and efficiency in the build process, with production risk reduction progressing every day as B-21 test aircraft move down the actual production line.
The first flight projection of 2023, as is now being reported by the Air Force, is aligned with the information communicated during the company's Q1 earnings call and remains on-schedule to the government Acquisition Program Baseline.
As the Air Force has indicated, the focus is on a safe first flight of a production representative aircraft. With six aircraft in various stages of production and test, Northrop Grumman is progressing toward that objective as it continues to reduce risk, refine the building process, and mature the test fleet ahead of first flight.
Randy Walden, director of the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and program executive officer of the B-21 Raider program, recently said, "The B-21 test aircraft is the most production-representative aircraft, both structurally and in its mission systems, at this point in a program, that I've observed in my career." With the first aircraft in the ground test phase and a successful loads calibration under its belt, Northrop Grumman is paving the way for the B-21 Rollout later this year and first flight in 2023.
FAA green lights Joby to begin air taxi flights using Cirrus SR22
US start-up Joby Aviation has received regulatory authority to operate commercial flights using a Cirrus SR22, a move enabling the company to prepare for eventually operating electric air taxis.
jueves, 26 de mayo de 2022
miércoles, 25 de mayo de 2022
Embraer’s Energia Initiative Engages Climate Tech Disrupters on Sustainable Flight
Embraer has completed its first 'Start-Up Day' aimed at encouraging start-up organisations and new entrants with the most innovative technologies, to join its Energia sustainable...
Lilium se asocia con Aernnova para desarrollar conjuntamente el Diseño y la Fabricación del Sistema de Sujeción de la Propulsión del Lilium Jet - Aernnova | Web Corporativa
Nota de prensa
Munich / Vitoria, 25 de mayo de 2022: Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) («Lilium»), compañía que desarrolla el avión de despegue y aterrizaje vertical (eVTOL) totalmente eléctrico, ha seleccionado a Aernnova para el diseño y fabricación del sistema de sujeción de la propulsión del Lilium Jet.
Se trata del sistema de sujeción del motor o «flap», estructura de la parte trasera de las alas y canard, uno de los componentes clave del Lilium Jet que proporciona sustentación al interactuar con el flujo de aire del motor. También alberga los sistemas de propulsión vectorial, responsables del vuelo vertical y horizontal.
Los motores eléctricos integrados en los flaps de las alas proporcionan ventajas en cuanto a carga útil, eficiencia aerodinámica y reducción del nivel de ruido del motor, al tiempo que proporcionan un control del empuje vectorial para maniobrar el Lilium Jet en cada fase del vuelo.
Lilium y Aernnova colaborarán en el diseño, la fabricación y el suministro de los flaps del Lilium Jet.
Aernnova es un suministrador de primer nivel de estructuras aeronáuticas para los principales OEMs tales como Airbus, Boeing y Embraer. Este acuerdo constituye un paso importante hacia la producción en serie del Lilium Jet, siendo el objetivo de Lilium hacer realidad el transporte aéreo regional sostenible de alta velocidad.
El sistema de propulsión del Lilium Jet tendrá un diseño complejo y único. Un sistema integrado, con múltiples funciones, modular y expansible. Utilizará materiales ligeros como la resina epoxi reforzada con fibra de carbono.
Yves Yemsi, COO de Lilium, ha comentado: «Aernnova es una empresa líder en el diseño y fabricación de estructuras metálicas y de material compuesto en el sector aeroespacial, lo que le convierte en el socio perfecto. Para nosotros es importante colaborar con los mejores proveedores aeroespaciales y aprovechar su experiencia».
Ricardo Chocarro, CEO de Aernnova, ha manifestado: «Con más de 28 años de experiencia en el desarrollo y fabricación de estructuras de aeronaves, estamos orgullosos de formar parte de este proyecto tan emocionante y único como el de Lilium Jet. Este avión totalmente eléctrico tiene la oportunidad de cambiar la industria de la aviación de forma positiva y sostenible. Es un orgullo para nosotros convertirnos en socio clave de este proyecto.»
Acerca de Lilium
Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM), está desarrollando una forma sostenible y accesible de transporte regional de alta velocidad para personas y mercancías. Con el Lilium Jet, un avión de despegue y aterrizaje vertical totalmente eléctrico, con altas capacidades, bajo nivel de ruido y alto rendimiento con cero emisiones operativas, Lilium está acelerando la descarbonización del transporte aéreo. De la mano de importantes socios aeroespaciales, tecnológicos y de servicios de infraestructura, y con redes de lanzamiento planificadas anunciadas en Alemania, Estados Unidos y Brasil, el equipo de más de 750 personas de Lilium incluye aproximadamente 450 ingenieros aeronáuticos y un equipo de liderazgo responsable de entregar algunos de los aviones de éxito en la historia de la aviación. Fundada en 2015, la sede y las instalaciones de fabricación de Lilium se encuentran en Múnich (Alemania), con equipos ubicados en toda Europa y Estados Unidos. Para obtener más información, visite www.lilium.com.
[Podcast] El autogiro en guerra. Cross-over con Niebla de guerra. Archivo Sonoro de Sandglass Patrol 8
Los más fieles seguidores del recordaran cuando hablamos de aquellos autogiros ELA para la Policía Nacional. Hoy hacemos un cross over con Niebla de Guerra para descubrir que el autogiro, como el DC3, voló prácticamente con todos los países participantes del conflicto. ¿Nos acompañas?
En el audio mencionamos varias entradas del blog, así que si queréis ampliar información las podéis encontrar aquí:
- Un autogiro embarcado en el Dédalo
- El Autogiro como aeronave militar en España
- Pruebas embarcadas del autogiro en el Fiume en 1935
- El autogiro embarcado en submarinos alemanes
- El autogiro como aeronave de observación militar y correo en USA
- Pruebas en la Royal Navy en 1942
- Autogiros ASW embarcados en el Akitsu Maru
- Autogiro como aeronave de evacuación médica
- Autogiro y movilidad urbana. Autogiropuerto en Colón (Madrid)
El podcast se puede enontrar en Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Ivoox, Spotify
pd: Si la intro y la despedida os son familiares, que no os sorprenda. En un ejercicio de nostalgia podcasteril he hablado con Javier Lago para pedirle permiso y utlizar la introducción que hizo para el que, si no recuerdo mal, fue el primer podcast español sobre aviación: Remove Before Flight RBF podcast.
martes, 24 de mayo de 2022
lunes, 23 de mayo de 2022
UH72 Lakota: U.S. Army awards Airbus contract for Continued Logistics Support
Airbus has signed a follow-on Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract with the U.S. Army to provide spare parts, material, and engineering support for the Army's entire UH-72A and UH-72 B Lakota fleet of 482 utility and training helicopters.
Sonaca ends S200 production; employees will be offered job within the group
Sonaca Aircraft has decided to stop production of its S200 aircraft and refocus on services and after-sales, with the support of Sonaca. "Faced with the prolonged impact of the Covid crisis, Sonaca is therefore committed to offering employment to all employees, whose expertise will be more useful than ever in reviving activities within the Group," […]
Textron Aviation increases its service footprint in Spain, adds mobile service location in Madrid | Textron Aviation Media Center
Press release
Capitalizing on its continued growth in Europe, Textron Aviation has opened a new mobile service location in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid-Barajas Airport location will act as an extension of its factory service center in Valencia, to initially support in-region customers who own Cessna Citation jets and Caravan turboprops. This new location will offer additional flexibility to customers and complement the company's Aircraft on Ground (AOG) response.
The mobile service location can conduct minor service tasks including troubleshooting and AOG support at any given time. With this expansion, Textron Aviation is increasing its team support in Madrid with the addition of two technicians and one office administrator. The company has more than 450 Textron Aviation employees in Europe providing customers local access to factory-direct expertise.
Textron Aviation leads the European market with nearly 1,800 jet and turboprop aircraft operating in the region. Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, expanded its footprint in Germany last fall at its Stuttgart facility, now a satellite service center.
Bombardier Introduces Global 8000 Aircraft, the Flagship for a New Era in Business Aviation - News | Bombardier
- Bombardier's new Global 8000 aircraft stands alone as the world's fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, innovatively crafted with the industry's smoothest ride, healthiest cabin, and lowest cabin altitude
- With its innovative Smooth Flex Wing and super-efficient Passport engines, the Global 8000 jet features a top speed of Mach 0.94 – the fastest business jet in the skies
- The Global 8000 aircraft will be the only true four-zone cabin business jet to have a range of 8,000 nautical miles, unlocking even more city pairs than ever before
- Current Global 7500 operators will be able to retrofit their aircraft to experience the incredible performance enhancements on the Global 8000 aircraft
Bombardier launches ultra-long-range Global 8000 with supersonic test campaign
Bombardier has given a supersonic start to the launch of its long-promised 8,000nm (14,800km)-range Global 8000 – flying a test aircraft beyond the speed of sound as part of its certification campaign.
Dassault and Gulfstream Flagships Debut at EBACE
Gulfstream's G700 and Dassault's Falcon 6X flew to Geneva for their first display at an EBACE show.
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