martes, 21 de febrero de 2023
lunes, 20 de febrero de 2023
BAE Systems successfully tests Lockheed Martin Skunk Works(R)’ small UAS on ACV C4/UAS
https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/02/20/bae-systems-successfully-tests-lockheed-martin-skunk-works-small-uas-on-acv-c4-uas/
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® conducted a successful test of the Stalker and Indago small uncrewed aerial systems on an Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command, Control, Communication and Computers/Uncrewed Aerial Systems variant.
Additive Manufacturing: GA-ASI partners with Divergent Technologies
https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/02/20/ga-asi-partners-with-divergent-technologies/
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is partnering with Divergent Technologies, Inc. to support its Additive Manufacturing applications development efforts and implement a full digital manufacturing process for GA-ASI's products.
Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.1 Billion Initial Contract to Provide Nation's First Sea-Based Hypersonic Strike Capability - Feb 17, 2023
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is partnering with the U.S. Navy to integrate hypersonic strike capability onto surface ships.
The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth more than $2 billion, if all options are exercised, to integrate the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system onto ZUMWALT-class guided missile destroyers (DDGs). CPS is a hypersonic boost-glide weapon system that enables long range missile flight at speeds greater than Mach 5, with high survivability against enemy defenses.
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domingo, 19 de febrero de 2023
sábado, 18 de febrero de 2023
Inside the new Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Kansas
Iconic aviator, aviation record-setter, and author Amelia Earhart is celebrated in her hometown of Atchison, Kansas with a birthplace museum, life-size statues, an annual festival, and a one-acre earthwork portrait.
Short of workers, WA aerospace industry aims for higher tech, higher wages
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/short-of-workers-wa-aerospace-industry-aims-for-higher-tech-higher-wages/
At an aerospace suppliers conference, the shortage of labor was a hot topic. A top supplier CEO advocated a high tech transformation and higher wages for the sector.
Aerial Firefighters Association to promote safety, standards, innovation
The launch of the United Aerial Firefighters Association adds a unified industry voice to help shape changes in fire aviation practices, policies and funding. As noted in their launch release on February 16, the UAFA was founded in "an effort to respond to the ever-growing wildfire challenge" and unites "leading aerial firefighting companies …
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viernes, 17 de febrero de 2023
Boeing 737 MAX jetliner crashes, Justice Department settlement don’t keep Illinois politicians from taking campaign cash from company - Chicago Sun-Times
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/17/23599700/boeing-political-contributions-lion-air-indonesia-ethiopia-airliner-crashes-air-safety-faa
Based in Chicago until last year, the aerospace giant has given $50,000 to legislative leaders and other politicians since it admitted in 2021 it deceived regulators about a new aircraft that crashed twice overseas.
Superior Performance: The Wing-Based Advantages Of The Boeing 747-8 Over The 747-400
Recently, Simple Flying highlighted the difference between Boeing 747-8 and 747-400 in terms of overall design and specifications. While most design differences are apparent and easily spotted, quantifying performance differences is much more complex. The superiority of the Boeing 747-8 lies in its technologically advanced wing, which significantly increases its in-flight performance of it over its predecessors.
FAA Proposes $175,000 Fine Against SpaceX for Not Submitting Required Pre-Launch Data
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-proposes-175000-fine-against-spacex-not-submitting-required-pre-launch-data
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) for failure to submit launch collision analysis trajectory data directly to the FAA prior to the August 19, 2022, launch of the Starlink Group 4-27 mission. SpaceX was required to submit the data to the agency at least seven days prior to an attempted launch.
¿Por qué vuela un autogiro? Conferencia de Fernando Roselló 3/2/2023 - YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBOeHemQrrU
Conferencia del coronel del Ejército del Aire D. Fernando Roselló, organizada por la Fundación Infante de Orleans en colaboración con el Real Aero Club de España el 3/2/2023 en Cuatro Vientos.
jueves, 16 de febrero de 2023
Celestia Aerospace new HQ, Production Plant, near Sabadell announced
https://celestiaaerospace.com/celestia-aerospace-new-hq-production-plant-announced/
Celestia Aerospace has announced an agreement with the City of Sabadell Council and Consorci de la Zona Franca to establish its HQ and nanosatellite production plant in Sabadell.
The proximity of Sabadell Airport, coupled with the excellent communications network of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, makes Sabadell a perfect location for Celestia Aerospace's activities.
SpaceX test fires Starship Super Heavy Booster's 31 Engines
SpaceX test fires Starship Super Heavy Booster's 31 Engines https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/SpaceX_test_fires_Starship_Super_Heavy_Booster_31_Engines_999.html
Roscosmos is delaying the launch of the replacement Soyuz for crew return
Roscosmos is delaying the launch of the replacement Soyuz for crew return https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Roscosmos_is_delaying_the_launch_of_the_replacement_Soyuz_for_crew_return_999.html
NATO debates raising defence spending target
NATO debates raising defence spending target https://www.spacewar.com/reports/NATO_debates_raising_defence_spending_target_999.html
HOTR: China’s desire for aerospace self-sufficiency threatens Airbus, Boeing
By the Leeham News Team China's goal for C919 China's state-run aviation industry is working toward self-sufficiency because of sanctions. But it is these same sanctions that will make it difficult to achieve. Beijing wants to shift to... Read More
China sanctions Lockheed Martin and Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/china-sanctions-lockheed-martin-and-raytheon-over-taiwan-arms-sales/152103.article
Beijing will prohibit the aerospace manufacturers from doing business in China and ban senior executives from entering the country, citing weapons sales to Taiwan.
First run of Tech TP ACHIEVE hybrid electric turboprop demonstrator | Safran
https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/premier-essai-du-demonstrateur-turbopropulseur-hybride-electrique-tech-tp-achieve-2023-01-16
Safran Helicopter Engines has successfully completed ground tests of a "more-electric" variant of its Tech TP turboprop engine at its Tarnos facility. The Ardiden 3-based technological demonstrator incorporates technologies from Clean Sky1 ACHIEVE project, resulting in more efficient and more sustainable operating modes.
Air India places record order for more than 800 LEAP engines | Safran
https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/air-india-places-record-order-more-800-leap-engines-2023-02-14
Air India and CFM International have signed an agreement for the largest ever CFM LEAP engine order. CFM will exclusively power the airline's newly-announced fleet of 210 Airbus A320/A321neo and 190 Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft.
Air India's firm order for 800 LEAP engines includes 420 LEAP-1A, 380 LEAP-1B, plus spares. Air India also signed a CFM services contract.
HAL and Safran move forward in the partnership for the IMRH helicopter engine | Safran
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have signed a workshare agreement for the joint development of the engine intended for the future 13-ton IMRH (Indian Multi-Role Helicopter) and its naval version DBMRH (Deck Based Multi-Role Helicopter).
Airbus boosted defence and space revenues in 2022
Higher deliveries of military aircraft, including the A400M tactical airlifter, helped increase full-year revenues at Airbus Defence & Space by 11% to €10.2 billion ($10.9 billion) in 2022, although costs incurred by the loss of two satellites in December and delays to the Airane 6 launcher meant adjusted EBIT for ...
Airbus decarbonisation targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Airbus has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its greenhouse gas emissions near-term reduction targets.
Norwegian reports an operating profit (EBIT) of NOK 1,502 million for 2022
Norwegian has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the preliminary full-year results for 2022. For the full year of 2022, Norwegian delivered an operating profit (EBIT) of NOK 1,502 million. The airline limits losses before tax (EBT) to NOK 80 million in a quarter characterised by seasonally softer demand, demonstrating Norwegian's […]
[Australia] Classic Hornets still to be sold to private air combat company
https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/02/classic-hornets-still-to-be-sold-to-private-air-combat-company/
The Australian government initially announced its intention to sell the aircraft to Air USA – now rebranded as RAVN Aerospace – in March 2020, with initial delivery three or four years from that date.
miércoles, 15 de febrero de 2023
Babcock Australasia and IAI partner on drone solutions
https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/02/babcock-australasia-and-iai-partner-on-drone-solutions/
Under the memorandum of understanding, the two companies will execute local demonstrations of the IAI WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL systems in front of local authorities and agencies.
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