lunes, 13 de marzo de 2023

100 years of aerospace progress in Spain

Bjorn’s Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 3. Airframe improvements

Six Hypersonic Missiles Used By Russia In Massive Missile Barrage On Ukraine

Let’s Have A Look At B-52’s Mission Over The Baltics And Close To Russia Yesterday

Glideslope fluctuation preceded Icelandair 737 Max’s hard landing

Airbus’ most popular aircraft (321neo) takes to the skies with 100% sustainable aviation fuel | Airbus

Two orders placed by North American customers for Airbus Corporate Helicopters

Iran unveils 1st homegrown jet trainer

El Ejército del Aire compra otras 16 Pilatus PC-21 - Ministerio de Defensa de España

Iberia flight from Buenos Aires to Barcelona makes emergency landing in Gran Canaria for infant in critical condition

United States introduces new paint design for ‘Next Air Force One’

Brussels Airport focuses further on drone innovation and plans investment in DronePort

Lockheed Martin Resumes F-35 Test Flights

Turning back during partial power loss proved fatal in Dynaero crash

Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries, Red 6 Aerospace announce technology partnership

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2023-03-07-Lockheed-Martin,-Korea-Aerospace-Industries-Red-6-Aerospace-Announce-Emerging-Technology-Partnership 

The partnership will initially bring Red 6's revolutionary augmented reality platform, the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), into the TF-50 and variants. The system gives pilots and ground operators new capabilities to see and interact with synthetic threats in real-time, high-speed environments.

Boeing Fuel Tank Issues Affect KC-46 Delivery Schedule

European Space Agency Wants Lunar Time Zone

USAF Puts KC-46 to Work on Unconventional Airfields

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=37f3e5b2-241e-4850-942c-3bc2241a76ae 

The AMP-3 system is a collection of man-portable landing aids designed to mark off unconventional runways, allowing operation from unmarked runways, roadways, or interstates. The AMP-3 builds on versions 1 and 2 with day/night capability, allowing tactical airlifts to happen with less environmental constraints.

Wing shows off AutoLoaders for its drone delivery network


Food vendors won't have to wait around for Wing's delivery drones to come pick up an order. The company has released video of new "AutoLoader" stations that'll hang onto boxes waiting for a skyhook-style pickup from the next available drone.

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https://newatlas.com/drones/wing-autoloaders/ 

NASA Armstrong advances shock wave photography - Aerotech News & Review

jueves, 9 de marzo de 2023

LMXT: A transformational tanker for the next gen battlespace - Breaking Defense

The Italian Air Force Wants The Next-Gen Fighter And The Original F-35 Quota To Be Restored

US Air Force reworks tanker modernization plans, slashes next buy

GA-ASI Selected for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Project

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2751/ga-asi-selected-for-japan-maritime-self-defense-force-project 

General Atomics was selected to support the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Medium-Altitude, Long-Endurance RPAS Trial Operation Project. The project will feature GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® and will begin in April 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