domingo, 12 de febrero de 2023

NASA celebrates Black history and space at Smithsonian event | Space

https://www.space.com/nasa-smithsonian-celebrates-black-history-space-achievements 


The Black History Month event Friday (Feb. 10) included astronauts, NASA directors and a discussion of why diversity matters, with high schoolers making up much of the audience.

Japan to replace attack, observation helicopters with drone fleet

https://www.defensenews.com/smr/defending-the-pacific/2023/02/09/japan-to-replace-attack-observation-helos-with-drone-fleet/ 

Japan has indicated it will give up its "obsolete" attack and observation helicopters in favor of unmanned systems, according to its defense buildup plans.

They will be replaced by "attack/utility," "miniature attack" and "surveillance" unmanned aircraft systems, according to the English-language version of Japan's defense buildup strategy released by the Defense Ministry in January.

Air India Order For 500 Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Reportedly Sealed

US fighter jet shoots down third airborne object over North America

Five injured after American Airlines plane crashes into shuttle bus at Los Angeles airport

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/los-angeles/five-injured-after-american-airlines-plane-crashes-into-shuttle-bus-at-los-angeles-airport/ 

An American Airlines plane collided with a shuttle on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday evening, injuring five people. The collision happened just after 22:00 local time as the American Airlines Airbus A321 plane was being towed from a gate and the bus was ferrying passengers between terminals. "The plane that […]

US Air Force looks into flying robotic multi-engine jet transports

With an eye to taking autonomous flight to the next level, the US Air Force has awarded a contract to Reliable Robotics to study how to turn multi-engine transport jets into robotic aircraft that can handle all aspects of a flight by themselves, from taxi to landing.

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https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-flying-robotic-multi-engine-jet-transports/ 

sábado, 11 de febrero de 2023

U.S. Navy Announces Aircraft and All-Female Crews for Super Bowl Flyover

Spanish ATC Speak Out Against Privatization Of 7 Airport Towers

US F-22s shoot down unidentified high-altitude object over Alaska

Continental identifies engine safety issue, recommends groundings and inspections

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/continental-identifies-engine-safety-issue-recommends-groundings-and-inspections/152016.article 

Continental Aerospace Technologies has identified a safety issue with several types of its general aviation engines, and recommends that operators voluntarily ground the aircraft until they can be inspected.

Dutch Investigators Tie Putin to 2014 MH17 Disaster

Indonesian Navy Accepts First Genesys-Equipped CN-235 Aircraft

Uruguay negotiates with the US for the purchase of naval patrol aircraft and helicopters for US$30 million - The Rio Times

viernes, 10 de febrero de 2023

"El Ejército del Aire español armará sus drones Predator y estudia su despliegue en el Índico" en YouTube

Australia to remove Chinese-made cameras from defence sites

Germany to give Slovakia Mantis air defence systems

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Germany_to_give_Slovakia_Mantis_air_defence_systems_999.html 

Germany will give Bratislava two sets of the MANTIS air defence system to protect Slovakia's eastern border with Ukraine, the Slovak defence ministry said Thursday. "Slovakia will receive the systems free of charge and permanently," the ministry spokeswoman Martina Kakascikova told AFP. "The training of Slovak soldiers to use the system will begin in the coming months," Slovak Defence M

Airbus joins forces with New Zealand’s hydrogen ecosystem partners

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-02-airbus-joins-forces-with-new-zealands-hydrogen-ecosystem-partners

Airbus and Air New Zealand's partnership on hydrogen-fuelled aviation is entering a new phase by welcoming the country's key "hydrogen ecosystem" players. The resulting consortium will pave the way to further act upon New Zealand's – and also the wider aviation industry's – collective ambition towards decarbonisation.






Bjorn’s Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 57. Summary

U.S. Air Force F-22 Shoots Down Second ‘High Altitude Object’ Over Alaska

Russia Denies Putin Involvement In MH17 Downing

54 Years Ago Today: The Story Of The Boeing 747's First Test Flight

FAA Urges Laser Manufacturers, Distributors to Add Warning Label to Not Shine Lasers at Aircraft

Boeing Donates 500,000 USD to Earthquake Recovery and Relief Efforts in Turkey

U-2 spy planes monitored Chinese balloon during USA transit

Analysts diverge on optimum timeframe for next Boeing aircraft launch

New consortium to enable zero emission aviation to take off in Aotearoa New Zealand

Collaboration of ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada Aims for 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Readiness in PW127-Powered ATR Aircraft

Air New Zealand partners with Embraer on sustainability

French Military NH90 Helicopter Flown on 100% SAF

Bombardier Plans 12% Production Boost in 2023

Geely begins testing the largest eVTOL prototype ever flown in China

Skydweller Completes First Autonomous Flight - YouTube

Viajar en avión como sardinas el lata

"Como sardinas en lata" 🥫
Durante años la aviación se enfocó incansablemente en aumentar los límites de seguridad. 💡
Desde hace una década, el esfuerzo parece estar puesto en lowcostizar y, a la vez, rentabilizar cada cm².

https://issuu.com/spanishatcmagazine/docs/n_114_web_/38 

[Análisis y opinión] ¿Por qué los aviones de pasajeros seguirán teniendo forma de tubo? - Sandglass Patrol

jueves, 9 de febrero de 2023

Cirrus grounds its own SR22 and SR22T aircraft due to engine ‘issue’ | News | Flight Global

Cirrus Aircraft, maker of high-performance single-engine aircraft, has grounded its SR22 and SR22T models after "an issue" was discovered with its Continental Aerospace engines.


https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/cirrus-grounds-its-own-sr22-and-sr22t-aircraft-due-to-engine-issue/151993.article 

Universal Hydrogen Announces Strategic Agreement with Air New Zealand to Deliver True Zero Emission Solution for Regional Aviation


LOS ANGELES & AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Hydrogen Co., whose mission is to make hydrogen aviation a near-term reality, today announced it has signed a strategic agreement with Air New Zealand as part of the airline's expanding Mission Next Gen Aircraft program. Air New Zealand has today named Universal Hydrogen to its long-term partner program as it seeks to find sustainable solutions for its fleet.

"As the second-largest turboprop operator in the world, Air New Zealand is a trendsetter for the industry"

Air New Zealand's Chief Sustainability Officer Kiri Hannifin says the airline has bold sustainability goals that won't be met by a 'business as usual' approach. "Mission Next Gen Aircraft aims to accelerate the technology and infrastructure needed to decarbonize our domestic flights, by joining forces with the world's leading aircraft developers, innovators, and infrastructure providers. We want to be a leader in the roll out of zero emissions aircraft in New Zealand. Having Universal Hydrogen as one of our long-term partners will grow our collective understanding of zero emissions aircraft technology as it develops and will give them the confidence they are developing a product that's well-suited for our fleet."

Universal Hydrogen is developing a solution to convert existing regional airplanes to fly on hydrogen and to supply hydrogen to the fleet using a modular fueling approach, which eliminates the need for new airport infrastructure, speeds up the fueling operation, and reduces transfer losses throughout the hydrogen delivery chain. On completion of testing and certification, Universal Hydrogen's conversion kits could be installed in Air New Zealand's regional fleet.

"As the second-largest turboprop operator in the world, Air New Zealand is a trendsetter for the industry," said Paul Eremenko, co-founder and CEO of Universal Hydrogen. "We fully expect other airlines to follow in Air New Zealand's footsteps toward a true zero emissions solution for their fleets. We're thrilled to be selected alongside Air New Zealand's other long-term partners—Airbus, ATR, Embraer, and Heart Aerospace—to quickly address aviation's contributions to the climate crisis."

Universal Hydrogen Completes First Taxi Tests and Is Granted Experimental Airworthiness Certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration

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Universal Hydrogen Chief Test Pilot, Alex Kroll, takes our hydrogen fuel cell flying test bed out for its first round of taxi runs in preparation for its maiden flight. A 40+ seat Dash 8-300 regional airliner, this will be by far the largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered airplane to take to the skies.


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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Hydrogen Co., whose mission is to make hydrogen aviation a near-term reality, today announced it was granted a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the first flight of its hydrogen-powered regional aircraft. The company also released video footage of successful first taxi tests of the aircraft, designed to evaluate ground handling qualities and the performance of the fuel-cell electric powertrain at low power settings and airspeeds.

"Today's milestones are essential, important steps to putting the industry on a trajectory to meet Paris Agreement obligations. The only alternative is curtailing aviation traffic growth to curb emissions."

The Dash 8-300 flying testbed has a megawatt-class hydrogen fuel cell powertrain installed in one of its nacelles. The powertrain is in a configuration that closely resembles the company's first product—a conversion kit for ATR 72-600 regional airliners—which is expected to be certified and in commercial passenger service starting in 2025. Notably, Universal Hydrogen's powertrain does not utilize a hybrid battery architecture—a major innovation—with all of the power transmitted directly from the fuel cells to the electric motor, significantly decreasing weight and lifecycle cost.

The FAA approval clears the way for the first flight of the Dash 8-300 flying testbed which will take place at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. The aircraft will be by far the largest hydrogen fuel cell-powered airplane to take to the skies, and second as a hydrogen-powered aircraft only to the Soviet flight test in 1988 of a Tupolev Tu-155 airliner with one of its jet engines converted to burn hydrogen.

Universal Hydrogen unveiled in December 2022 first operational tests of its modular hydrogen delivery system at its engineering center in Toulouse, France. Those tests demonstrated a pragmatic, near-term, and highly scalable approach to hydrogen delivery to airports and into the aircraft using a modular capsule technology. This eliminates the need for costly new infrastructure, with any airport capable of handling cargo being hydrogen-ready. It also eliminates transfer losses and significantly speeds up hydrogen fueling operations—both significant pain points for the zero-emissions fuel.

"We are simultaneously providing a pragmatic, near-term solution for hydrogen infrastructure and delivery, as well as for converting existing passenger aircraft to use this lightweight, safe, and true-zero-emissions fuel," said Paul Eremenko, co-founder and CEO of Universal Hydrogen. "Today's milestones are essential, important steps to putting the industry on a trajectory to meet Paris Agreement obligations. The only alternative is curtailing aviation traffic growth to curb emissions."


[Podcast]¿Es el aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez el peor del Mundo?

Ya sabemos que para hoy os habíamos prometido algo que se salía totalmente de lo habitual, una charla con el autor del que posiblemente sea el único poema que gira entorno a un autogiro, y que además tiene forma de autogiro, porque es un caligrama. Pero la actualidad manda… así que el episodio más literario del programa tendrá que esperar a la próxima entrega, dentro de dos semanas.


¿Cuál es esa actualidad que manda? Pues que ni más ni menos una periodista del Financial Times dice, en un artículo que hemos conocido por The Local, que el aeropuerto madrileño es el peor del Mundo. Y después de haber viajado, y haber tenido penosas experiencias en otros aeropuertos, esta aseveración nos parecía como poco cuestionable. Y más sabiendo que en diciembre se listaba este aeropuerto como el 12º mejor del mundo. Así que hemos tirado de contactos y hemos invitado a Miguel Sánchez, consultor especializado en aeropuertos y con amplia experiencia, nacional e internacional, a analizar los hechos que expone la periodista del Financial Times. ¿Es el aeropuerto Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez el peor del Mundo?


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

miércoles, 8 de febrero de 2023

From a space shuttle to a 737 – a pilot’s journey to Alaska Airlines - Alaska Airlines News

NASA's X-57 Maxwell is Major Step Closer to Flight Readiness

IATA guidance seeks to improve transport of mobility aids

‘What kind of vision is that?’ Industry analysts scorch Boeing and CEO Calhoun

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/02/08/what-kind-of-vision-is-that-industry-analysts-scorch-boeing-and-ceo-calhoun/ 

Less than a week after Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun stood in the company's Everett factory and vowed to "maintain this leadership culture forever" a panel of top aerospace industry analysts blasted Boeing's corporate culture and criticized Calhoun's leadership, saying he lacks vision, industry knowledge – even charisma.

Iran Unveils Underground Air Base For Its F-4 Phantom II fighter jets

Dissecting Juniper Oak 23, The Largest Ever US-Israel Joint Exercise

Air NZ adds trio to Mission Next Gen Aircraft partners

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/air-nz-adds-trio-to-mission-next-gen-aircraft-partners/151964.article 


Air New Zealand has added Heart Aerospace, Embraer and Universal Hydrogen to a list of long-term partners, alongside ATR and Airbus, who are working with the carrier to replace its fleet of domestic turboprops with a greener option from 2030.

FAA grants Universal Hydrogen special airworthiness certificate

Airbus picks motor supplier for hydrogen engine prototype

Leonardo to upgrade avionics on USA’s remaining C-27Js

Air New Zealand and Embraer to Collaborate on Next Generation Sustainable Aircraft Programs

BAE Systems delivers 1,000th F-35 Lightning II fuselage to Lockheed Martin in major milestone for the world’s largest defence programme

Airport terminal's feather-like form designed to sooth weary travelers

Britain’s ‘Top Gun’ school could make Ukraine’s pilots even deadlier

Australia: Government plans for future of aviation industry with Aviation White Paper

Daher To Buy French Aero Manufacturing Services Firm

TJ-FlyingFish drone flies through the air and "swims" underwater

La historia de Bessie Coleman, y por qué lanzan una muñeca basada en ella para inspirar a las jóvenes generaciones - Sandglass Patrol

[España]. El Gobierno adjudica a Hispasat la extensión de la banda ancha a todas las zonas rurales con una tarifa plana de 35 € al mes

martes, 7 de febrero de 2023

Skydweller Aero Inc. Successfully Demonstrates Initial

Textron Aviation adds to growing list of options for Cessna SkyCourier with introduction of new gravel kit

Pontifications: One “good” engine in future for RR, faulty business strategy and model: JP Morgan

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/02/07/pontifications-one-good-engine-in-future-for-rr-faulty-business-strategy-and-model-jp-morgan/ 

Our report last week about Rolls-Royce's new CEO characterizing the company in dire straits is just part of the story. Shortly before that, on January 18, JP Morgan issued a 38-page dissection... Read More

Debrief: The Chinese Spy Balloon Epilogue

DARPA Completes Final Hypersonic Airbreathing Weapon Concept Test

EASA Rules Out Single Pilot Flights By 2030 But Slightly Opens The Door

DOT To Face Questions From Congress Following NOTAM Meltdown

FAA Grounds Micronesian Asia Pacific Airlines Over Pilot Training Issue

FAA Proposes $1.1M Fine Against United Airlines for Allegedly Not Performing Maintenance Inspection

China’s AG600 aims for service entry in 2024-25

FAA plans to fine Unted $1.15m for missed safety checks between 2018 and 2021

MiG-29K, LCA Navy conduct first flights from new aircraft-carrier INS Vikrant

ZeroAvia plans commercial flights from Rotterdam by 2025

Yeti ATR 72 crash inquiry examines feathering of both propellers

Amsterdam-Brussels-Barcelona night train link to launch at the end of 2023 with European Commission support

One of the World’s largest thermoplastic aerostructures successfully completed in STUNNING project

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/fokker/one-of-the-worlds-largest-thermoplastic-aerostructures-successfully-completed-in-stunning-project/ 

Clean Sky 2 Thermoplastic Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) lower half has been delivered, and at 8m by 4m is one of the largest known thermoplastic assemblies in the world Clean Sky 2 STUNNING project led by GKN Aerospace in partnership with Royal NLR Netherlands Aerospace Centre, Delft University of Technology and SAM|XL Advanced thermoplastic composite technology and […]

Turkey’s Hürjet Trainer Powers up for First Flight

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2023-02-06/turkeys-hurjet-trainer-powers-first-flight 

The Turkish Aerospace Hürjet advanced trainer has entered the pre-first flight test phase, including powering up the F404 engine for the first time

Report: Crew Decisions Lead To Phenom 100 Accident

EAA to Commemorate Vietnam War, Honor Veterans

Norwegian Airline Flyr Files for Bankruptcy

Liquid-metal-based material forms airtight seal for flexible electronics

European regulator rules out single-pilot flying by 2030 | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/european-regulator-rules-out-single-pilot-flying-by-2030-2023-02-06/ 

European planemakers Airbus SE (AIR.PA) and Dassault Aviation SA (AM.PA) for solo flying in the cruise phase, which is less demanding than take-off and landing, when at least two pilots would still have to be in the cockpit.

Footage emerges of the 737 firefighter crash in Australia

Bombardier CEO Éric Martel Evolves Leadership Team Structure as Part of Forward-Looking Growth Strategy, Building on Company Momentum

https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/bombardier-ceo-eric-martel-evolves-leadership-team-structure-part-forward-looking-growth
  • Jean-Christophe Gallagher appointed Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Defense
  • Paul Sislian appointed Executive Vice President of Bombardier Aftermarket Services & Strategy
  • David Murray appointed Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System
  • Eric Filion joins Bombardier to the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Programs and Supply Chain
  • Michel Ouellette will lead Engineering and Product Development until planned retirement later in 2023, following a 33-year, successful career

Boeing to slash about 2,000 white-collar jobs in finance and HR | The Seattle Times

lunes, 6 de febrero de 2023

Mitsubishi Heavy to terminate jetliner business - Nikkei Asia

What is U-Space? | EU Drone Port™ 🇪🇺

Two pilots survive after 737 large air tanker crashes in Fitzgerald River National Park while battling bushfires - Australia

[España] Huelga de controladores aéreos en las empresas privadas de control aéreo. - Controladores Aéreos org

"NEAR COLLISION between FedEx and Southwest | Foggy Weather" @ YouTube

[Vídeo] Fusioncopter ha volado su JK-2 «Juan», réplica del C-30

Bessie Coleman Barbie inspires youth to look to the skies



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American Airlines and Barbie® partnered together to honor the legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first Black and Native American woman to earn a pilot's license in 1921. To celebrate her birthday, customers flying Flight AA771 from Dallas-Fort Worth to New York received the newly released Barbie® Inspiring Women™ Series Bessie Coleman doll.

American continued to inspire the next generation of aviators by hosting a special program for aviation students at the Ronald E. McNair public school 5 in Brooklyn, New York — a place designed to inspire youth to follow and build upon Bessie Coleman's rich legacy.

 Diversity in aviation is important, and its key to hiring the next generation of future aviators. Read more stories about our diverse workforce at aa.com/beinspired.

GE Renewable Energy strengthens its position in Spain through a new agreement with Repsol to install 133 MW in Aragón, Spain

https://www.ge.com/news/press-releases/ge-renewable-energy-strengthens-position-in-spain-through-new-agreement-with-repsol-install-133-mw-aragon-spain
  • GE Renewable Energy will supply 22 of GE's 6.1 MW wind turbines, the most powerful GE turbines installed in Spain
  • Both the towers and blades will be manufactured in Spain
  • GE Renewable Energy has installed more than 400 MW with Repsol in Spain

US lawmakers clash over Biden's handling of Chinese balloon

How Airbus Is Using High-Performance Computing To Design The Aircraft Of The Future

What Does It Take For The FAA To Grant An Airworthiness Certificate?

Two of the biggest airline groups are looking to take over bankrupt Flybe

A very close call between a Southwest Boeing 737 and a FedEx Boeing 767 at Austin Airport, Texas

EOS and DroneShield compete in counter-drone event

Australia to spend $2bn upgrading Growlers

South Australia plans world's largest electrolyzer and H2 power plant

The F-22 that took down China's balloon used the call sign 'FRANK01' in homage to Frank "bad luck" Luke