jueves, 9 de marzo de 2023

Boeing delays 767 and Air Force tanker deliveries over supplier error

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-delays-767-and-air-force-tanker-deliveries-over-supplier-error

 A supplier error is forcing rework of some Boeing 767 freighters and Air Force tankers. A software issue is delaying reconfiguration of 737 MAXs for new airlines.

FAA says technology will help avoid some dangerous landings

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/faa-says-technology-will-help-avoid-some-dangerous-landings/

 Federal officials say they have completed outfitting 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn air traffic controllers when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.

Two Italian Air Force Pilots Killed In Mid-Air Collision Between Two U-208M Aircraft

The two aircraft were involved in a training flight when they collided and crashed. Two Italian Air Force SIAI-Marchetti S.208M liaison and glider-towing aircraft of the 60° Stormo (Wing) suffered an in-flight collision this morning [...]


https://theaviationist.com/2023/03/07/two-italian-air-force-u-208m-collided/ 

Lukashenko Admits Russian A-50U Aircraft Was Damaged In Drone Attack In Belarus

Belarus President acknowledged some damage was caused by the drone attack carried out at the end of February. A "terrorist" and more than 20 accomplices working with Ukrainian and U.S. intelligence services are detained in [...]



https://theaviationist.com/2023/03/08/lukashenko-admits-russian-a-50u-aircraft-damaged-in-drone-attack/ 

Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January

Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023

Russia's Yakutia to restart int'l ops, eyes SSJ-NEW by YE24

Canada's Conair ponders widebodies for firefighting fleet

Sikorsky Long-Range Hybrid-Electric VTOL Demonstrator to Inform Future Military and Commercial Missions

Airbus registered 99 orders and delivered 46 aircraft in February 2023

Surviving Gold Coast pilot ‘did not see’ second helicopter take off

Boeing, Shield AI Set to Collaborate on Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy for Defense Programs

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131225 

- Teams will explore integrating artificial intelligence technology on current and future programs for military customers

Airbus and Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future medical missions in Norway

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-03-airbus-and-norwegian-air-ambulance-foundation-to-develop-cityairbus

Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen's future missions for medical services in Norway.

 



USA: Law enforcement agencies upgrade to Airbus H125 helicopters

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-03-law-enforcement-agencies-upgrade-to-airbus-h125-helicopters?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Law enforcement agencies throughout North America have placed orders for Airbus H125 helicopters, providing them with a valuable tool as they work to protect communities and ensure the safety of citizens.

Airbus Helicopters to introduce an IFR-capable H125

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-03-airbus-helicopters-to-introduce-an-ifr-capable-h125?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 


Airbus Helicopters has launched the development of an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability for the H125 in partnership with Genesys Aerosystems which will be available in the second half of 2024 from the Airbus Helicopters´ final assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi.

Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations

Phenix Taps Rolls-Royce, SEI for Ultra 2XL Drones

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-03-09/phenix-taps-rolls-royce-sei-ultra-2xl-drones 

Phenix Solutions' Ultra 2XL heavy-lift cargo drone will have a Rolls-Royce RR300 engine and firefighting capabilities.

Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Head to Tucson

AutoFlight Breaks Joby 'Record'

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e6380288-8586-4a36-af8f-c22b54439cae 

Gen 4 Prototype Flies 156.7 Miles in Circular Pattern, Besting Joby by 3 km Chinese manufacturer AutoFlight announced the completion of a long-distance test flight using the 4th generation of their eVTOL aircraft, the Prosperity I.

Lightweight, 160-hp Electric LSA Motor Unveiled

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=497dcb07-0a48-4a5d-a9ec-ffe916a086ef 


Australian Company Arrives to the Scene with Compact, Streamlined Engine Option for Electric Aircraft Australian developer Kite Magnetics announced the completion of their 120-kilowatt electric propulsion unit (EPU), a small, self-contained alternative to traditional light sport engines. 

Helicopters-There is nothing wrong with Tiger and Taipan – the problem is Defence logistics - APDR

https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/helicopters-there-is-nothing-wrong-with-tiger-and-taipan-the-problem-is-defence-logistics/ 

This startling conclusion is the culmination of several years of effort to find out why Australia has had disproportionate problems keeping our 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH) and 47 Taipan Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) flying.  Other countries have nowhere near the same level of difficulty as has been experienced here.

miércoles, 8 de marzo de 2023

Northrop Grumman test fires first stage of Sentinel nuclear missile

El Gobierno aprueba el estatuto de la Agencia Espacial Española

https://www.ciencia.gob.es/Noticias/2023/marzo/El-Gobierno-aprueba-el-estatuto-de-la-Agencia-Espacial-Espanola.html 




-La Agencia, con sede en Sevilla, servirá para garantizar la acción estratégica de España en torno al ámbito espacial, tanto desde el punto de vista de su desarrollo tecnológico como del uso del espacio en ámbitos como la seguridad, la observación de la tierra, la geolocalización o las telecomunicaciones.

-La ministra de Ciencia e Innovación, Diana Morant, ha señalado que la Agencia tendrá un presupuesto inicial de más de 700 millones de euros este año e incorporará a 75 personas con un perfil de alta cualificación y una trayectoria profesional reconocida.

FAA is right about excessive pilot dependence on automation | The Seattle Times

[Podcast] Dra .Elizabeth “Elsie” Gregory MacGill, pionera en la ingeniería aeronáutica - Sandglass Patrol

martes, 7 de marzo de 2023

SYPAQ delivering cardboard drones to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Developed in Melbourne in partnership with Army and under a $1.1 million Defence Innovation Hub contract, the Corvo PPDS is a low cost, expendable drone for the delivery of supplies and equipment into areas traditional logistics capabilities cannot reach.

Also known as the 'cardboard plane', the PPDS comes flat-packed and can launch, fly up to 120km and land by itself, providing true autonomy and removing the cognitive load on the soldier during operation.


https://www.sypaq.com.au/news/sypaq-supporting-ukrainian-armed-forces/ 

New hi-res (4K) photos showing the inlets of B-21 from above (with covers though) and a canopy close-up.

Sikorsky celebrates 100 years of innovation. One hundred years ago

Ukrainian military pilots in US to develop skills


Two Ukrainian pilots are in the United States to improve their flying skills, the Pentagon said Monday as Washington continues to rule out F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine despite pressure from Kyiv


Australian space industry warns of Chinese satellite surveillance

North Korea warns US against intercepting missiles during tests

HERON project to increase fuel efficiency in aviation takes flight | Airbus

HERON is the acronym for "Highly Efficient gReen OperatioNs," and the project's goal is to demonstrate how aviation's environmental footprint can be further reduced with innovative procedures that range from more efficient aircraft operations to optimised management of air traffic during flights. This programme is part of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Programme Joint Undertaking, which coordinates and concentrates all European Union research and development activities in air traffic management.

Joining Airbus in the three-year HERON programme are 25 partners across 10 countries, representing the full aviation ecosystem including airlines, airports, air traffic control agencies and service providers. 
HERON project to increase fuel efficiency in aviation takes flight

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https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-03-heron-project-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-in-aviation-takes-flight?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Pontifications: 30-40 MAXes potentially delayed by software issue: Jeffries


About 30-40 Boeing 737 MAXes potentially will be delivery-delayed by the Option Section Software reconfiguration issue, the investment bank Jeffries Co. reported yesterday. Jeffries followed up on our report published Monday by... Read More


Airo Group Commits to SPAC-backed Nasdaq Listing

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-03-06/airo-group-commits-spac-backed-nasdaq-listing 

The Airo Group has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Kernel Group Holdings to achieve a listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange in the third quarter. The group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt Air Mobility, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations businesses.

Lockheed resumes F-35 flights following December crash caused by ‘harmonic resonance’

US Air Force Special Operations Command to operate MQ-9B SkyGuardian

Twin tiltrotor milestones to slip into 2024, says Leonardo Helicopters

MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production

Genesys Four-axis Autopilot Installed in Black Hawk

Anti Drone Technology Could Solve A Recurring Issue At Dublin Airport

TAP CEO hints at “legal consequences” after Lisbon fires her

Why Low Cost Carriers Now Care About Loyalty Programmes

Boeing Successfully Demonstrates Anti-Jam Capability for U.S. Department of Defense Satellites

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131224 


- The Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) operational demonstration integrates all major capabilities across the program for the first time.

Boeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production

Deliveries to the U.S. Air Force are slated to begin in 2024 The MH-139A will replace the UH-1N Huey, offering additional missile security for decades Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million U.S. Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services. "Advancing […]

"Sikorsky: 100 Years of Innovation" en YouTube

"Miura-1 de PLD-Space: TODO lo que tienes que saber" @ YouTube

List Of Aircraft Losses During The 2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine - Oryx

RAAF ponders Hawk 127 replacement tender | Shephard

How the US Army is applying lessons learned from the Ukraine war | Shephard

China resolutely prioritises defence in 2023 budget | Shephard

Japan's H3 rocket fails in second attempted launch - Nikkei Asia

Winged JDAM Smart Bombs Are Now Operational In Ukraine | The Drive

GA-ASI Continues LongShot Support | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

Australia adquiere el HIMARS por su capacidad de bajarse de un Hércules, disparar y salir volando - Sandglass Patrol

lunes, 6 de marzo de 2023

Avalon International Airshow Day 3 - APDR

Avalon International Airshow Day 2 - APDR

Avalon Airshow Day 1 Recap - APDR

Avalon Airshow to refund tickets after 'diabolical' traffic chaos

Iran to reconnect nuclear cameras, ramp up inspections: IAEA

China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats

New software issue delays some 737 MAX deliveries

29 Active Aircraft: The Decreasing Popularity Of The CRJ-1000

Video Shows American Airlines Baggage Handlers Mishandling Passenger Bags

KF-21 prototype flies with indigenous AESA radar

Swedish DHC-2 fatal crash probe urges formal rating training for skydive pilots

Pilots conducting parachute operations should undergo training for a specific rating, Swedish investigators are recommending, following a fatal accident involving a De Havilland Canada DHC-2.


https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/swedish-dhc-2-fatal-crash-probe-urges-formal-rating-training-for-skydive-pilots/152333.article 

"Wave Rider | Perlan 2 Sailplane Soars to the Stratosphere" @ YouTube

domingo, 5 de marzo de 2023

Hill Says Its Turbine Helicopter Engine Will Cost Less Than 100K

Plane missing in Ontario found with two dead occupants

EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge to help people affected by the conflict in D.R.Congo

FBI investigates after private jet passenger dies during severe turbulence over New England, USA

US Army tests cutting edge parachute system

https://www.army.mil/article/264240/us_army_tests_cutting_edge_parachute_system 


Conventional cargo payloads are typically cushioned with a honeycomb-like cardboard material between the vehicle or other heavy item and the steel palette that carries it from an aircraft to the ground. Even with good cargo parachutes and a perfect landing, multiple layers of the honeycomb will collapse upon impact with the ground. RRDAS, however, dramatically reduces the amount of honeycomb necessary to dissipate the force of impact with 10 reusable airbag modules. The self-inflating airbags can be utilized as low as 750 feet above ground level and carry loads from between 5,000 and 22,000 pounds.

Movilidad Aérea Urbana: La NASA ensaya tecnología de gestión tráfico aéreo basada en IA - Sandglass Patrol

sábado, 4 de marzo de 2023

Electrifying the Sky



Electrifying the Sky

At Airbus we believe hybrid-electric power can reduce aircraft CO2 emissions by up to 5%. That figure could be as high as 10% for helicopters, generally lighter than fixed-wing aircraft. Hybridisation is a big step in the aerospace sector's decarbonisation journey and Airbus is leading a cross-industry effort to make it happen.


1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence


Officials say one passenger died when a business jet experienced severe turbulence, forcing a landing at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut.

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/1-killed-when-business-jet-encounters-severe-turbulence/


 

Boeing Chief Engineer To Retire

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-chief-engineer-retire/ 


Earlier this week, Boeing announced that its Chief Engineer and Executive Vice President of Engineering, Test & Technology will retire this summer. After a career spanning more than 40 years, Greg Hyslop will leave the plane-making company in June.

How Dassault Developed The Falcon 2000 Twinjet From The Three-Engine 900 Model

PLD Space alcanza los 60 millones de euros de inversión con accionistas institucionales y minoritarios

NASA's autonomous aircraft decision tech gets simulated urban test

Cities are complicated places to fly. Tall buildings, local microclimates, high winds, and other factors present challenges - both known and unpredictable - for current and future air vehicles. But creating new air mobility solutions to move people and cargo will require addressing those challenges. And that's where NASA's Data and Reasoning Fabric (DRF) project can help. DRF designs techn…


Rocket Lab establishes Australian Subsidiary to support rapidly growing Space Sector

Rocket Lab establishes Australian Subsidiary to support rapidly growing Space Sector https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Rocket_Lab_establishes_Australian_Subsidiary_to_support_rapidly_growing_Space_Sector_999.html 

Quad powers concerned over militarisation in Asian seas

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Quad_powers_concerned_over_militarisation_in_Asian_seas_999.html 


The United States, Japan, India and Australia expressed concern Friday over the militarisation of Asia's waters, in a veiled reference to China's growing presence in contested seas

Bjorn’s Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 2. Target markets.

Bjorn's Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 2. Target markets. https://leehamnews.com/2023/03/03/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-2-target-markets/ 

Pioneering Moses Lake flight uses hydrogen to power regional airplane

Boeing WA state workers split $513M in bonuses as CEO’s pay tops $22M

A Very Close Look At The Anti-Missile System That Will Equip 1,500+ US Army Helicopters

New Footage Claims To Show The Drone Attack On The Russian A-50U Aircraft In Belarus

Coming This Weekend: A Brief History Of The Australian International Airshow

Back On Good Terms With Airbus! The Qatar Airways Fleet In 2023

Greater Bay Airlines Announces Order for 15 737-9 Airplanes

Luxair to Grow Single-Aisle Fleet with Boeing 737 Jets

Schiphol decision to cut flights faces legal challenge by IATA



AerCap reveals contact from Russian airlines over possible insurance settlements

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/aercap-reveals-contact-from-russian-airlines-over-possible-insurance-settlements/152323.article 

Irish-based lessor AerCap signals that it has had contact with Russian carriers and insurers potentially seeking to settle claims over aircraft retained in Russia

Indication of tailwind before 737 overran snowy shortened runway

‘It’s a big deal’: Universal Hydrogen chief on hydrogen-retrofitted Dash 8’s first flight

Airbus warns of A321neo(XLR) delivery delays - report

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/125115-airbus-warns-of-a321neoxlr-delivery-delays-report 


Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) has warned its customers that their A321-200NY(XLR)s will be delayed, albeit by months rather than years, Bloomberg has reported citing internal sources.

Russia, Cuba, Venezuela agree on fifth freedom rights

lyushin Il-76 exploded in factory after failed pressure test in Russia

Qantas to hire 8,500 to beat pre-COVID staff numbers

FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards

“Sailing the winds”: How stratospheric balloons navigate the skies