Airline Passenger Fined For Smuggling McDonalds In Backpack

https://www.travelcodex.com/airline-passenger-fined-for-smuggling-mcdonalds-in-backpack/

 

A2Z Drone Delivery's New RDS2 Delivers Any Box Up to 22 Pounds

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2559/a2z-drone-deliverys-new-rds2-delivers-any-box-up-to-22-pounds 

Astro sells eVTOL developer Horizon to shareholders

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/astro-sells-evtol-developer-horizon-to-shareholders/149773.article 

Air tanker crashes in Greece, crew rescued

https://fireaviation.com/2022/08/07/air-tanker-crashes-in-greece-crew-rescued/ 

Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 hits light pole at Chicago O’Hare airport

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-cargo/boeing-777-hits-light-pole-at-chicago-ohare-airport/

 

El INTA en el proyecto EuroHAPS

https://www.inta.es/INTA/gl/comunicacion/noticias/Noticia_1659512482910/#
El INTA participará en el proyecto EuroHAPS (European High Altitude Platform System). La iniciativa ha sido seleccionada por la Comisión Europea para el desarrollo de tres demostradores tecnológicos de plataformas estratosféricas. Estos instrumentos permitirán evaluar las capacidades de estas plataformas a través de misiones de alto valor estratégico. Tenemos un rol destacado en el proyecto, liderando técnicamente la integración de la misión española de vigilancia e inteligencia de señal en la plataforma francesa Stratobus.

más info: https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-07/Factsheet_EDF21_EuroHAPS.pdf

Ampaire Selects RED Aircraft GmbH as Engine Supplier for Hybrid-Electric Eco Caravan - FLYING Magazine

https://www.flyingmag.com/ampaire-selects-red-aircraft-gmbh-as-engine-supplier-for-hybrid-electric-eco-caravan/ 

Boeing 7J7, el "airliner" del futuro nacido en los 80 - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/boeing-7j7-el-airliner-del-futuro-nacido-en-los-80/ 

F-15EX missile shots examined to verify combat capability > Air Combat Command > News

https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article/3116151/f-15ex-missile-shots-examined-to-verify-combat-capability/ 

[Vídeo] Embraer hace público un vídeo con su nuevo turbohélice

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/video-embraer-hace-publico-un-video-con-su-nuevo-turbohelice/

This new flying car is street-legal and now approved for flight | TweakTown

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/87747/this-new-flying-car-is-street-legal-and-now-approved-for-flight/index.html 

Walmart heir acquires Everett’s Flying Heritage Museum from Paul Allen’s estate | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/walmart-heir-acquires-everetts-flying-heritage-museum-from-paul-allens-estate/

 

Here’s A Handy Recap Of What Has Happened (And Is Currently Happening) Around Taiwan

https://theaviationist.com/2022/08/06/china-taiwan-sitrep-recap/ 

2,000-gallon water bucket developed for large helicopters

https://fireaviation.com/2022/08/06/2000-gallon-water-bucket-developed-for-large-helicopters/ 

Qantas plane forced to abandon takeoff after terrified passengers reported smoke coming from engine | Daily Mail Online

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11088499/Qantas-plane-forced-abandon-takeoff-terrified-passengers-reported-smoke-coming-engine.html?ITO=applenews 

SpaceX Gears Up For Big Rocket Test After Recovering From Mishap In Just Weeks!

https://wccftech.com/spacex-gears-up-for-big-rocket-test-after-recovering-from-mishap-in-just-weeks/ 

Southwest B737 at Santa Ana on Jul 1st 2022, flight attendant receives serious injury on touch down

https://avherald.com/h?article=4fc9338e&opt=0 

Lockheed Martin F-35 Factory Flaws Persist Even After 800 Are Built

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-05/lockheed-f-35-s-factory-flaws-persist-even-after-800-are-built#xj4y7vzkg 

“The F-15EX Eagle II can shoot farther than any other fighter in the USAF arsenal,” USAF Operational Test and Evaluation Center says

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-f-15ex-eagle-ii-can-shoot-farther-than-any-other-fighter-in-the-usaf-arsenal-air-force-operational-test-and-evaluation-center-says/amp/ 

Dassault revises 7X and 8X manuals over slat-extension snag

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/dassault-revises-7x-and-8x-manuals-over-slat-extension-snag/149767.article 

Russian civil aviation violations put ICAO credibility at risk: European Commission

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/russian-civil-aviation-violations-put-icao-credibility-at-risk-european-commission/149768.article 

Vueling crew members call off strike after agreeing on a 6.5% salary increase

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/vueling/vueling-crew-members-call-off-strike-after-agreeing-on-a-6-5-salary-increase/

 

Iberia and Viva Aerobus sign codeshare agreement offering connecting flights within Mexico

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/iberia/iberia-and-viva-aerobus-sign-codeshare-agreement-offering-connecting-flights-within-mexico/

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AUDROS tech would keep captured drones from falling on people's heads

https://newatlas.com/drones/audros-drone-capture-system/ 

Sustainable Air Transport. Part 30. Mixed architectures.

Bjorn's Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 30. Mixed architectures. https://leehamnews.com/2022/08/05/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-30-mixed-architectures/ 

How 2 Aircraft Landed Unassisted In Washington After ATC Fell Asleep

https://simpleflying.com/washington-unassisted-landings-sleeping-atc/ 

Airbus and Boeing delays add to ‘global supply bottleneck’: Lufthansa chief

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/airbus-and-boeing-delays-add-to-global-supply-bottleneck-lufthansa-chief/149744.article 

US Navy deliveries ISR-roled CN-235 to Malaysia

https://www.flightglobal.com/us-navy-deliveries-isr-roled-cn-235-to-malaysia/149758.article 

Canadian DC-3 crash probe flags culture of skirting safety margins

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/canadian-dc-3-crash-probe-flags-culture-of-skirting-safety-margins/149760.article 

Boeing begins deep maintenance on first Poseidon

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/08/boeing-begins-deep-maintenance-on-first-poseidon/ 

Orders Boost Bombardier Backlog to $14.7 Billion

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-08-04/orders-boost-bombardier-backlog-147-billion 

American Airlines Plans Hydrogen-powered Regional Fleet

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-08-04/american-airlines-plans-hydrogen-powered-regional-fleet 

Wind turbine fitted with recyclable blades starts generating electricity

https://newatlas.com/environment/recyclableblades-siemens-gamesa-kaskasi/ 

Synthesizing SAF from sea water

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/usnrl_something-in-the-water-activity-6961004551864778752-J7dn

 

Comp Air Unveils New Design at AirVenture - FLYING Magazine

https://www.flyingmag.com/comp-air-unveils-new-design-at-airventure/ 

American Airlines Invests In Hydrogen-Electric Engines From ZeroAvia

https://simpleflying.com/american-airlines-investment-hydrogen-electric-zeroavia/ 

Iberia Technicians Reactivate 38 Aircraft After Long-Term Storage

https://simpleflying.com/iberia-stored-aircraft-reactivation/ 

Cool: IndiGo Is Now Deplaning Passengers On Both Sides Of The Aircraft

https://simpleflying.com/indigo-uses-3-aircraft-doors-to-disembark-passengers/ 

Italian Air Force Extends Relationship with Boeing to Continue Tanker Sustainment and Training

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131123 

Russian government hands out subsidies to support beleaguered carriers and airports

Russia's federal aviation regulator has outlined the scale of subsidies paid to support the country's air transport industry following the introduction of international sanctions resulting from the Ukrainian conflict.

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/russian-government-hands-out-subsidies-to-support-beleaguered-carriers-and-airports/149740.article 

New EASA analysis to explore air traffic controller fatigue risk

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/new-easa-analysis-to-explore-air-traffic-controller-fatigue-risk/149743.article 

Chinese military exercises around Taiwan force readjustment of flight routes

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/peoples-liberation-army-air-force-china/chinese-military-exercises-around-taiwan-force-readjustment-of-flight-routes/

 

Three in four pilots report elevated stress levels: survey

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/08/three-in-four-pilots-report-elevated-stress-levels-survey/ 

Falcon 6X Mockup Makes LABACE Debut

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-08-03/falcon-6x-mockup-makes-labace-debut 

Lancashire job boom with BAE Systems to hire 1,000 new engineers - LancsLive

https://www-lancs-live.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/lancashire-job-boom-bae-systems-24639910.amp 

Why Airbus Is Winning With Fleet Commonality

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-fleet-commonality-success/ 

Airbus foresees demand for 39,000 new passenger & freighter aircraft by 2040 | PLANEtalking

https://planetalking.co.uk/airbus-foresees-demand-for-39000-new-passenger-freighter-aircraft-by-2040/#.YuqU2xVBybk 

AutoFlight Air Taxi Prosperity I POC#2 Full Test Flight Video

 https://youtu.be/o3t40KcnMBo

"Vuelo en Pruebas del aerotaxi de la empresa Lilium en el centro Atlas de Villacarrillo" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/yDiOiclsd8A 

Exclusive: Airbus axes remaining A350 jet deal with Qatar - sources | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/exclusive-airbus-axes-remaining-a350-jet-deal-with-qatar-sources-2022-08-03/ 

NASA-Backed Program To Trial Ammonia As Alternative Jet Engine Fuel

https://simpleflying.com/nasa-program-trial-ammonia-alternative-jet-fuel/ 

C-130 y A400M apagafuegos, comparación de sus sistemas paletizados

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/c-130-y-a400m-apagafuegos-comparacion-de-sus-sistemas-paletizados/ 

Road to Using Drones and Rovers on Mars Begins on Active Volcano

Skypersonic has validated its software and hardware on Mt. Etna, an active volcano in Sicily where the landscape is similar to Martian geology.

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2555/road-to-using-drones-and-rovers-on-mars-begins-on-active-volcano 

Etihad Airways scales up its cargo operations with Airbus’ new generation A350F freighter

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-08-etihad-airways-scales-up-its-cargo-operations-with-airbus-new?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Construction of the first two Belgian F-35s underway in Italy

https://www.brusselstimes.com/264236/construction-of-the-first-two-belgian-f-35s-underway-in-italy 

Hundreds Of Military Aircraft Grounded After Potential Defects Found In Martin Baker Ejection Seats

https://theaviationist.com/2022/08/03/martin-baker-ejection-seats-issue/ 

EASA's Preighter Exemptions End As Pandemic Moves Out Of Focus

https://simpleflying.com/easa-preighter-exemptions-end/ 

Portuguese Airport Staff May Hold A 3 Day Strike Over Wages & Conditions

Ten airports in Portugal face high chances of significant disruptions to operations as two major worker unions have threatened to go on a three-day strike later this month.

https://simpleflying.com/portugal-airport-worker-strike-threatened/ 

Leidos to acquire Cobham Australia’s Special Mission business

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/leidos-to-acquire-cobham-australias-special-mission-business/149717.article 

Spanish government clears Rolls-Royce divestment of ITP Aero

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/spanish-government-clears-rolls-royce-divestment-of-itp-aero/149719.article 

Horizon unveils half-scale prototype of Cavorite eVTOL

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/horizon-unveils-half-scale-prototype-of-cavorite-evtol/149721.article 

U.S. adds 25 Airbus planes operated by Russian airlines to export violation list

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2022/08/u-s-adds-25-airbus-planes-operated-by-russian-airlines-to-export-violation-list/ 

RAAF to continue flying its F-35s despite ejector seat fault

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/08/raaf-to-continue-flying-its-f-35s-despite-ejector-seat-fault/ 

VW Becomes Latest Carmaker To Enter Advanced Air Mobility Market

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2022-08-02/vw-becomes-latest-carmaker-enter-aam-market 

Textron Renews Focus on Nexus eVTOL

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2022-08-02/textron-renews-focus-nexus 

Powdered sodium battery design promises a 15% leap in energy density

https://newatlas.com/energy/cheap-sodium-battery-energy-density/ 

Airbus announces its commitment to the Australian Space Park

https://dti.sa.gov.au/articles/airbus-announces-commitment-to-australian-space-park 

Why The Boom Supersonic Overture Became A Quadjet

https://simpleflying.com/boom-supersonic-overture-quadjet/ 

Boeing to Open Japan Research Center and Expand Sustainability Partnerships

New Boeing research and development center in Japan to focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-08-01-Boeing-to-Open-Japan-Research-Center-and-Expand-Sustainability-Partnerships 

Jump in R&D spending at Boeing Commerical Airplanes points to renewed studies for new airplane

Boeing spent more on research and development in the quarter and the half year. Expenses hit $1.33bn for the half-year compared with $996m a year earlier

 https://leehamnews.com/2022/08/01/jump-in-rd-spending-at-boeing-commerical-airplanes-points-to-renewed-studies-for-new-airplane/ 

Polymer bricks made of industrial waste bond together without mortar

https://newatlas.com/materials/polymer-bricks-industrial-waste-without-mortar/ 

Iran Reportedly Set To Start Creating Aircraft Parts For Russia

In an unsurprising move, Iran and Russia have agreed to cooperate on thwarting sanctions for aircraft parts and repairs. The Iranian news agency MEHR reported on July 26 that Iran and Russia had signed a cooperation agreement on parts and repairs and also agreed to increase flights between the two countries.

https://simpleflying.com/iran-supplying-aircraft-parts-russia/ 

L3Harris and Air Tractor win Armed Overwatch competition for special ops air support

The partnership's AT-802U SkyWarden prevailed over designs from Textron and Sierra Nevada in the competitive bid to provide reconaissance and close air support to the USA's special operations troops.

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/l3harris-and-air-tractor-win-armed-overwatch-competition-for-special-ops-air-support/149700.article 

Lufthansa Group to explore large sustainable fuel supply pact with Shell

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/lufthansa-group-to-explore-large-sustainable-fuel-supply-pact-with-shell/149706.article 

PLA sends next-gen aerial tanker YU-20 for combat readiness training, vows to safeguard natl sovereignty with warplane sorties around Taiwan - Global Times

China's next-generation aerial tanker, the YU-20, has started to join combat readiness training, as the aircraft is expected to boost other warplanes' long-range operational capabilities, announced a spokesperson of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, who also vowed to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity with warplane sorties around the island of Taiwan.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202207/1271803.shtml 

Brazilian Akaer develops multirole UAV

The Albatross UAV can conduct maritime patrol and surveillance; search-and-rescue; electronic warfare; mapping; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; communications relay; and attack roles.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/brazilian-akaer-develops-multirole-uav 

Pilot Report: Dassault Falcon 6X

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-08-02/pilot-report-dassault-falcon-6x 

Tempest And Future Vertical Lift: Italian Air Force’s Top Modernization Priorities

https://theaviationist.com/2022/08/01/tempest-and-future-vertical-lift-italian-air-forces-top-modernization-priorities/ 

FAA Head Calls For a More 'Predictive' Safety Culture

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-07-30/faa-head-calls-more-predictive-safety-culture 

Sustainable Air Transport. Part 30. Lilium Jet VTOL.

Bjorn's Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 30. Lilium Jet VTOL. https://leehamnews.com/2022/07/29/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-30-lilium-jet-vtol/ 

Beijing commissions tanker variant of Y-20 strategic transport

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/beijing-commissions-tanker-variant-of-y-20-strategic-transport/149690.article 

Sukhoi Super Jet-New fuselage emerges from production line during transfer to Moscow test facilities

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ssj-new-fuselage-emerges-from-production-line-during-transfer-to-moscow-test-facilities/149691.article 

Boeing to Open Japan Research Center and Expand Sustainability Partnerships

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-08-01-Boeing-to-Open-Japan-Research-Center-and-Expand-Sustainability-Partnerships 

Textron unveils new MPA aircraft based on its Cessna Citation Longitude

https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/07/textron-unveils-new-mpa-aircraft-based-on-its-cessna-citation-longitude/ 

eVTOL Jet: How Lilium Is Shaking Up The Air Mobility Market

https://simpleflying.com/lilium-shaking-up-air-mobility-market/ 

The FAA Wants To Know How Small YOU Think Plane Seats Should Be

https://simpleflying.com/faa-minimum-seat-size-request-for-comment/ 

Delivering The Goods: IAG Cargo Reports $860M Half Year Revenues

https://simpleflying.com/iag-cargo-860m-half-year-revenues/ 

USAF grounds ‘majority’ of F-35s due to ejection seat problem

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-grounds-majority-of-f-35s-due-to-ejection-seat-problem/149684.article 

US authorities probe crew member’s fatal fall from stricken C212

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/us-authorities-probe-crew-members-fatal-fall-from-stricken-c212/149685.article 

The Belgian Federal Ombudsman for Air Transport decides to carry out himself the Brussels Airport noise register mandated by the Government 20 years ago

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-region-noise-regulation/the-belgian-federal-ombudsman-for-air-transport-decides-to-carry-out-himself-the-brussels-airport-noise-register-mandated-by-the-government-20-years-ago/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-belgian-federal-ombudsman-for-air-transport-decides-to-carry-out-himself-the-brussels-airport-noise-register-mandated-by-the-government-20-years-ago 

VW throws its hat into the eVTOL ring, with the "Flying Tiger" V.MO

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/volkswagen-group-china-vmo-evtol/ 

U.S. watchdog finds 'weaknesses' in FAA oversight of Boeing airplane flight manuals

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/watchdog-finds-weaknesses-faa-oversight-boeing-airplane-flight-manuals-2022-07-29/ 

Unnecessary risks created by uncontrolled rocket reentries | Nature Astronomy

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-022-01718-8 

Will technology investments help UK aerospace industry power ahead? | Analysis | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-international/will-technology-investments-help-uk-aerospace-industry-power-ahead/149154.article 

British Airways Won't Get Its First Boeing 777X Until 2026

https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-1st-boeing-777x-2026/ 

US government approves Germany to purchase F-35 fighters

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-government-approves-germany-to-purchase-f-35-fighters/149669.article 

Supply chain, labour challenges dent Northrop Q2 aeronautical results

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/supply-chain-labour-challenges-dent-northrop-q2-aeronautical-results/149670.article 

Air France-KLM chief expects operational challenges to last ‘many years’

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-france-klm-chief-expects-operational-challenges-to-last-many-years/149675.article 

Ryanair unions announce 5 months of strikes in Spain

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-unions-announce-5-months-of-strikes-in-spain/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ryanair-unions-announce-5-months-of-strikes-in-spain 

[Podcast] Deivid Carri (@DCarrionF) nos da su opinión sobre el NH-90. Archivo Sonoro de Sandglass Patrol 14

Australia da de baja los NH90 antes de tiempo. Los Noruegos han cancelado su contrato. Los suecos dicen que el camino noruego no está mal. ¿Qué está pasando?
@DCarrionF nos da su opinión (podcast)

El podcast se puede enontrar en Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Ivoox, Spotify

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