lunes, 28 de noviembre de 2022
Airbus to grow trades for next-gen surveillance aircraft
RAAF Base Edinburgh is currently home to Australia's P-8A Poseidons but will soon welcome MQ-4C Tritons and MC-55A Peregrines
First F-16 Fighter Rolls Out at New Greenville Assembly Line
Production of the F-16 has moved to Lockheed Martin's new South Carolina location to free up capacity for F-35 assembly line at Fort Worth in Texas.
Air India tells cabin crew to get rid of gray hair
New etiquette rules for the Indian airline have raised eyebrows and sparked a debate among users online. Gray hair should be dyed regularly while male staff with receding hairlines should shave their heads
Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.
The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. It marks a major step towards proving that hydrogen could be a zero carbon aviation fuel of the future and is a key proof point in the decarbonisation strategies of both Rolls-Royce and easyJet.
The test took place at an outdoor test facility at MoD Boscombe Down, UK, using a converted Rolls-Royce AE 2100-A regional aircraft engine. Green hydrogen for the tests was supplied by EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre), generated using renewable energy at their hydrogen production and tidal test facility on Eday in the Orkney Islands, UK.
The test took place at an outdoor test facility at MoD Boscombe Down, UK, using a converted Rolls-Royce AE 2100-A regional aircraft engine. Green hydrogen for the tests was supplied by EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre), generated using renewable energy at their hydrogen production and tidal test facility on Eday in the Orkney Islands, UK.
viernes, 25 de noviembre de 2022
jueves, 24 de noviembre de 2022
Superjet 100 SSJ-New undergoes windtunnel tests to confirm PD-8 nacelle performance
Irkut's Superjet 100 is fitted with the Franco-Russian PowerJet SaM146 but the SSJ-New is intended to make use of a greater proportion of domestically-built components including its powerplants.
Rolls-Royce low-emission combustion system takes off into flight test phase
Rolls-Royce has successfully entered the final phase of testing it's ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator engine, this time at altitude. The demonstrator took to the skies attached to the Rolls-Royce Boeing 747 Flying Test Bed in Tucson, Arizona, USA. The test programme has included flights up to 40,000 feet as well as a number of engine relights at different conditions, all of which have been successful.
The innovative lean-burn combustion system improves the pre-mixing of fuel and air prior to ignition, enabling cleaner combustion of the fuel, which results in lower NOX and particulate emissions.
The ALECSys engine demonstrator has previously completed a comprehensive set of ground tests, including icing, water ingestion, ground operability, emissions and running on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The innovative lean-burn combustion system improves the pre-mixing of fuel and air prior to ignition, enabling cleaner combustion of the fuel, which results in lower NOX and particulate emissions.
The ALECSys engine demonstrator has previously completed a comprehensive set of ground tests, including icing, water ingestion, ground operability, emissions and running on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Aciturri impulsa el negocio de motor con la adquisición de Malichaud Atlantique
- La operación responde al objetivo estratégico de Aciturri de posicionarse a medio plazo como Tier1 también en el mercado de motor aeronáutico.
- La firma está especializada en la fabricación de álabes y vanos de alta precisión para las principales plataformas de motor.
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miércoles, 23 de noviembre de 2022
Iran launches new strikes on Kurdish groups in Iraq
Iran launched new cross-border missile and drone strikes Tuesday against Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups based in northern Iraq
Northrop Grumman's C-UAS system of systems architecture excels during complex live fire tests
Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) short range Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) command and control (C2) system successfully completed its most complex system of systems test to date
Thompson to create Northern Ireland aircraft seat crash test facility
In a sign that Thompson Aero Seating has well and truly arrived, the fast-growing premium aircraft seatmaker has announced plans to create a world-class Dynamic Test Facility (DTF) in Northern Ireland, enhancing its ability to crash test and certify new products for airworthiness and carry out R&D work without needing to leave the factory.
How The Femina Cup Championed Early Aviation's Female Pioneers
The early days of flying are full of inspiring stories of female aviation pioneers and evoke memories of arguably one of the most famous, Amelia Earhart. There were many other female aviation pioneers, particularly in the years just after the Wright brothers' first flight and in the lead up to and through the World Wars. A competition created by a French magazine helped to inspire female aviation pioneers in the infancy of aviation. We take a closer look at this fascinating story of aviation history and how it helped to promote the role of early female aviators
Envoy Air Pilot Who Was Incapacitated Midflight Passed Away
Envoy Air, a regional carrier and subsidiary of American Airlines, confirmed Tuesday that a pilot who suffered a medical emergency during a flight has died. The flight departed Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Saturday and returned shortly after takeoff due to the captain reportedly being incapacitated
Air Force to develop plan to train pilots to fly special ops tail-dragger - Fire Aviation
Now that the Air Force has agreed to purchase up to 75 Air Tractor 802U Sky Warden aircraft, one of their most important tasks is to develop a plan on how to train nearly 200 pilots to staff the fleet.
Cirium reveals how the Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, is performing
The number of A380 operated flights is 46% down compared to pre-pandemic – with only 5,271 flights in November 2022 compared to 9,764 in November 2019
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EASA looks into possibility of single-pilot flight operations for commercial air transport
European aviation regulator EASA is looking into the possibility to start single-pilot flight operations. In a ICAO working paper, EASA requested – on behalf of member states – that the "necessary enablers" be created "for a safe and globally harmonized introduction of commercial air transport (CAT) operations of large aircraft with optimised crew/single-pilot operations while […]
FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category | Business Aviation News: Aviation International News
The FAA is proposing changes to its definitions covering air carriers to create scope for including new powered-lift aircraft such as eVTOL models in existing operational rules.
Collins selected to participate in multiple EU Clean Aviation projects
Hybrid-Electric Powered Aircraft
- HE-ART (Hybrid-Electric propulsion system for regional AiRcrafT)
- TheMa4HERA (Thermal Management for Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft)
- HECATE (Hybrid-ElectriC regional Aircraft distribution TEchnologies)
- HERWINGT (Hybrid-Electric Regional Wing Integration Novel Green Technologies)
Ultra-Efficient Short & Medium Range Aircraft
- SWITCH (Sustainable Water-Injecting Turbofan Comprising Hybrid-electrics)
Transversal Areas
- HERA (aircraft concepts for Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft)
- CONCERTO (Construction Of Novel CERTification methOds and means of compliance for disruptive technologies)
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martes, 22 de noviembre de 2022
Taiwan's Chien Hsiang loitering drone was designed to destroy enemy radar and UAVs
Taiwan's domestically produced drone technology, developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), which develops military technology, was displayed to the public shortly after the conclusion of China's annual air show at Zhuhai, as debates intensify over the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of its tiny island nation sibling, exacerbated by the conflict in Ukrain
Russia calls on Turkey to show 'restraint' in Syria
Russia on Tuesday said it hoped Turkey would exercise "restraint" and refrain from "any excessive use of force" in Syria, where Ankara has carried out air strikes and is threatening to launch a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters. "We hope to convince our Turkish colleagues to refrain from resorting to excessive use of force on Syrian territory" to "avoid the escalation of tensions"
Bjorn’s Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 46. eVTOL comparison with helicopter
Leeham News: In the comments to last week's Corner, there were requests for a comparison with a helicopter re. Sustainability (kWh/km). Here you go. I also threw in a cost of operations discussion, as... Read More
Turkey’s First Indigenous Unmanned Fighter Aircraft Carries Out Autonomous Taxi Tests
The Bayraktar Kizilelma drone has successfully completed the first autonomous taxi and take-off roll test. Baykar, the Turkish aerospace company that produces the Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicles which have played a starring role [...]
TsAGI Completes PD-14 Engine Nacelle Tests
Scientists at TsAGI (a part of NRC "Zhukovsky Institute") carried out strength tests of the nacelle pylons of domestic PD-14 engine installed into composite wing box of MC-21 advanced aircraft. The tests were done within the import substitution program under a contract with Irkut Corporation.
US Navy declares operational capability for Boeing’s HAAWC, enabling Poseidon to launch torpedoes from higher altitudes, longer distances
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Boeing's High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability, or HAAWC, has satisfied all requirements for initial operational capability status from the U.S. Navy. The all-weather HAAWC enables the Boeing P-8A Poseidon to deploy MK 54 torpedoes from near or below its cruising altitude. "The initial operational capability milestone marks the readiness of HAAWC for fleet introduction for […]
Factbox: Aircraft lessors sue insurers for $6.5 billion over trapped Russian planes | Reuters
More than 400 leased planes worth around $10 billion are unable to leave Russia after European Union sanctions forced the termination of their leases.
Counter-UAS firm DroneShield sells stake to ‘hard defeat’ rival
DroneShield has confirmed it has completed a $3.7 million share placement of 18.5 million fully paid ordinary shares with US technology company Epirus.
NASA's Artemis 1 uncrewed rehearsal mission flies by the Moon
NASA's Artemis 1 deep space mission reached a major goal today, as the uncrewed Orion spacecraft successfully completed its powered flyby of the Moon. The capsule reestablished communications with the space agency's Deep Space Network soon after autonomously completing an orbital maneuvering engine burn behind the Moon, which brought it within 81 miles (130 km) of the lunar surface.
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MIT advance paves way for high-density batteries that handle stress
The field of battery research is riddled with roadblocks and bottlenecks, but there is one problem that rears its head more than most. Branch-like growths called dendrites continue to plague next-gen battery designs of many types, but new MIT-led research claims to have uncovered the root of the problem, and shown how it can be negated through the clever use of mechanical stress.
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Airbus defense unit proposes joint push to export S. Korean aircraft to Western Europe
Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, made the proposal during his meeting with South Korean Industry Minister Lee Chang-yang in Seoul meant to discuss ways to boost cooperation in aviation, space and various other mobility sectors, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
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Airbus Offers South Korea A 'Win-Win' Strategy To Export Its FA-50 Fighting Eagles To Western Europe
Farewell to the AFJT? Airbus wants to promote the KAI FA-50 in Western Europe
More news about new Embraer's aircraft: Energia Update live event on Dec 5th
Last November in the 'Sustainability in Action' show we announced our Energia aircraft concepts in support of aviation's goal of net zero carbon emissions. Since then, plenty has happened – designs and interiors have been progressed and new partnerships announced.
The show that has it all
In a special show, broadcast live on Embraer's YouTube channel from Amsterdam and São José dos Campos, Embraer senior executives Arjan Meijer, Luís Carlos Affonso and Rodrigo Silva e Souza will be discussing these latest developments and the future of the Energia concepts.
Well also be sharing an in-depth 360 degree tour of the Energia aircraft we are currently focusing on and evaluating.
We do hope you can join us. Mark your calendar and tune in on:
December 5th at 10AM EST/12PM BRT/3PM GMT/4PM CET
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The show that has it all
In a special show, broadcast live on Embraer's YouTube channel from Amsterdam and São José dos Campos, Embraer senior executives Arjan Meijer, Luís Carlos Affonso and Rodrigo Silva e Souza will be discussing these latest developments and the future of the Energia concepts.
Well also be sharing an in-depth 360 degree tour of the Energia aircraft we are currently focusing on and evaluating.
We do hope you can join us. Mark your calendar and tune in on:
December 5th at 10AM EST/12PM BRT/3PM GMT/4PM CET
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BNDES finances Embraer’s aircraft production for export
- The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing to Embraer S.A. for producing and exporting commercial aircraft manufactured by the company.
- R$ 2.2 billion financing will enable commercial jets production and export
- This year, Embraer and BNDES celebrate their 25-year partnership, which has allowed the company to export 1,275 aircraft to customers around the world, worth US$ 25 billion in financing
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Boeing Forecasts Air Cargo Traffic to Increase Twofold Over Next 20 Years
- 2022 World Air Cargo Forecast projects global freighter fleet to grow by more than 60% through 2041, supporting e-commerce and supply chains with improved fuel efficiency
- Strong demand for new production and converted freighters
- Asia-Pacific region will take more than a third of deliveries
- Strong demand for new production and converted freighters
- Asia-Pacific region will take more than a third of deliveries
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Airbus and ArianeGroup sign Ariane 6 transition batch contract in Spain
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Airbus and ArianeGroup have signed a contract for the next transition batch of Ariane 6 large carbon fibre structures. The contract includes the manufacturing and supply of innovative, large, lightweight structures for the next fourteen Ariane 6 launchers, to be manufactured until 2025. The contract will support ArianeGroup's ramp up to full production rate by then.
Airbus builds up to four carbon fibre structures for each Ariane launcher at its Getafe site, near Madrid. The new state-of-the-art 4.0 industrial facility includes a dedicated manufacturing and assembly line for the Ariane 6 launcher structures. The latest technology innovations have resulted in a reduced mass while delivering a stronger structure in a single piece at a lower cost. The Interface Structure (upper and lower) is the largest space carbon fibre structure ever produced in Europe. The other structures include the Launch Vehicle Adapter, for the upper stage; and the Equipped Solid Rocket upper part of each rocket booster.
Airbus builds up to four carbon fibre structures for each Ariane launcher at its Getafe site, near Madrid. The new state-of-the-art 4.0 industrial facility includes a dedicated manufacturing and assembly line for the Ariane 6 launcher structures. The latest technology innovations have resulted in a reduced mass while delivering a stronger structure in a single piece at a lower cost. The Interface Structure (upper and lower) is the largest space carbon fibre structure ever produced in Europe. The other structures include the Launch Vehicle Adapter, for the upper stage; and the Equipped Solid Rocket upper part of each rocket booster.
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[ASW] Market Exploration Document: Project CHARYBDIS - GOV.UK
The Royal Navy seeks to maximise their operational advantage over adversaries through increasing the number of effective Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) assets. As part of this, Project CHARYBDIS seeks to leverage advances in autonomy, robotics and machine learning to explore new solutions beyond the current mixture of fixed infrastructure, short-term sonobuoys and high-value crewed platforms.
lunes, 21 de noviembre de 2022
Four Dead after Crash of Raisbeck Test Flight
Four Raisbeck Engineering crew members were killed after a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX crashed during a baseline flight test
AI-driven combat drone can search buildings and execute suicide attacks
Israeli defence tech company Elbit Systems has launched a lethal, autonomous suicide drone. The Lanius is an agile racing quad with a range of AI-powered scouting, mapping and target classification abilities, and the ability to explode when required.
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sábado, 19 de noviembre de 2022
Boeing Reorganizes After Billions Of Losses (NYSE:BA) | Seeking Alpha
Reorganization of the Defense segment is related to the weak engineering and financial performance that has plagued the company for years.
Switching to a Flying Career Later in Life - FLYING Magazine
What is it like to switch to a flying career later in life? V1 Rotate's Sam Weigel flies with fellow FLYING columnist Dick Karl in his Cessna Citation CJ1 from Austin to Tampa to find out how Karl made the transition from cancer surgeon to Part 135 pilot.
viernes, 18 de noviembre de 2022
Podcast amigo: Hablando de aviones. F-35, plataforma de combate con Javier Sanchez-Horneros (parte I)
🎙️✈️ El F-35 no es solamente un avanzado caza multiproposito, con una historia intensa tanto en sus inicios como en su desarrollo, sino que comprende una completa plataforma de combate preparada para los escenarios modernos de nuestros tiempos y los que están por venir.
Una vez más tenemos el privilegio de contar con Javier Sanchez-Horneros para, en dos intensas tardes (de la cual esta es la primera), hablar en detalle de esta maravilla tecnológica, su tribulaciones y sus fortalezas. Y así entender mejor tanto la oportunidad y las razones que le hacen ser un excelente candidato a ser adquirido por la fuerza aérea de España.
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jueves, 17 de noviembre de 2022
TEDAE renueva la autorización a ENAC para la acreditación de entidades conforme al esquema ICOP de certificación del sector aeroespacial
Nota de Prensa
Esta renovación se basa en los nuevos requisitos exigidos en la recientemente reformada norma ISO 9104-1
Para que una entidad pueda certificar en base al esquema ICOP, es necesario que, previamente, haya obtenido la acreditación de ENAC
Madrid, 16 de noviembre de 2022. La Asociación Española de Empresas Tecnológica de Defensa, Seguridad, Aeronáutica y Espacio (TEDAE), ha renovado, tras el correspondiente proceso de evaluación, la autorización a ENAC, la Entidad Nacional d Acreditación como el único organismo en España habilitado para acreditar a las entidades de certificación que operan en el marco del esquema de certificación de sector aeroespacial ICOP (Industry Controlled Other Party); en concreto, en base a los nuevos requisitos exigidos en la norma ISO 9104-1, recientemente reformada, con el objetivo reforzar la alineación entre la industria y las exigencias actuales para la certificación de sistemas de gestión de IAF, la organización internacional de acreditadores en materia de certificación.
En este sentido, como viene sucediendo desde que la industria aeroespacial designó por primera vez a ENAC en 2002, para que una entidad pueda certificar en base al esquema ICOP, es necesario que haya superado el proceso de evaluación de ENAC y, por tanto, haya obtenido la pertinente acreditación.
Con esta renovación, se pone de manifiesto, una vez más, el compromiso de ENAC con el esquema de certificación aeroespacial en su objetivo de transmitir confianza a las industrias de la Aviación, el Espacio y la Defensa sobre la competencia de las certificadoras acreditadas para evaluar la conformidad de los sistemas de gestión de la calidad aeroespacial (AQMS - Aerospace Quality Management System).
Boeing-Built Space Launch System Core Stage Powers First NASA Artemis Mission to Moon
Artemis I mission paves way for returning humans to deep space exploration
Artemis I successfully launched: Orion is heading to the Moon with Airbus’ European Service Module!
The Artemis I mission will test the full Orion spacecraft in space for the first time. This mission is uncrewed and all systems will be pushed to their limits - vital for ensuring that crew members in future missions aboard the Orion capsule are safe
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Azul Linhas Aéreas adds three additional A330neo to fleet
Azul has signed a firm order for three A330-900 which will allow it to further expand its international network and complement its existing A330 operations, bringing the airline's total fleet of A330neo aircraft to eight.
Deutsche Aircraft picks trio of suppliers for D328eco
Deutsche Aircraft has selected three additional suppliers for its D328eco programme as development activities at the German manufacturer continue.
MH17 verdicts: 2 Russians, 1 Ukrainian convicted of murders | AP News
A Dutch court has convicted two Russians and a Ukrainian of the murders of 298 people who died in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine. One Russian was acquitted for lack of evidence.
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