jueves, 13 de abril de 2023
RNZAF trials new P-8A Poseidon aircraft out of Fiji
Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Shaun Sexton, said operational trials and development were an important part of the introduction into service of a modern aircraft like the Poseidon.
R44 helicopter crash that killed 12-year-old girl was preventable
The family of a 12-year-old girl killed in a July 2020 helicopter crash in Broome has called for better oversight and regulation after an ATSB investigation concluded the accident could have been prevented.
Stratolaunch conducts successful third captive carry flight test
On April 1, 2023, Stratolaunch gracefully lifted from runway 30 at Mojave Air and Space Port to begin routine flight operations in Vandenberg Space Force Base's Western Range off California's central coast.
ROC was carrying Talon-A separation test vehicle, TA-0 and the flight was the 10th for the company's launch platform.
miércoles, 12 de abril de 2023
FedEx fleet to downsize, contract carriers to step in
FedEx Express (FX, Memphis International) intends to rely more on overland transport and less on air transportation as it attempts to cut USD6 billion in structural and incremental costs from its ledgers by 2026
F-16 electronic warfare suite counters RF threats during USAF testing
F-16 electronic warfare suite counters RF threats during USAF testing https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_F_16_electronic_warfare_suite_counters_modern_radio_frequency_threats_during_USAF_testing_999.html
RACER's off-road autonomous vehicles teams navigate third test
RACER's off-road autonomous vehicles teams navigate third test https://www.robodaily.com/reports/RACERs_off_road_autonomous_vehicles_teams_navigate_third_test_999.html
Battle for space power plays out in technology, science - politics and policy
Battle for space power plays out in technology, science - politics and policy https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Battle_for_space_power_plays_out_in_technology_science___politics_and_policy_999.html
Russia conducts test launch of 'advanced' ICBM
Russia conducts test launch of 'advanced' ICBM https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Russia_conducts_test_launch_of_advanced_ICBM_999.html
Pentagon Leaks: Russian Su-27 Nearly Shot Down British Rivet Joint Last Year
Leaked Pentagon documents provide a different account of the incident over the Black Sea. As we reported in detail last year, in a statement updating MPs UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that a Russian [...]
Chinese aerial incursions show ASW emphasis
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/chinese-aerial-incursions-show-asw-emphasis/152817.article
China's recent aerial intrusions against Taiwan involve a diverse mix of assets, including carrier aviation and a strong emphasis on anti-submarine warfare (ASW)
Embraer and Saab announce MoU for business development and engineering opportunities
Embraer S.A. and Saab announced today, at LAAD, in Rio de Janeiro, the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the collaboration between the companies in several areas, mainly related to business development and engineering opportunities. The companies will collaborate to position the C-390 Millennium aircraft as the preferred solution to meet the […]
NASA’s X-59 Gets Its Tail After GE Aviation F414-GE-100 Engine Installation , Planned Flight Later In 2023.
The X-59 will be used to collect community response data on the acceptability of a quiet sonic boom generated by the unique design of the aircraft.
The Lockheed Martin X-59 is the experimental supersonic aircraft being developed at Skunk Works for NASA's Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator project.
Preliminary design started in February 2016, with the X-59 to be delivered to NASA in 2021 for flight testing in 2023.
martes, 11 de abril de 2023
Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end
Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end https://www.sinodaily.com/reports/Taiwan_detects_Chinese_warships_planes_around_island_after_drills_end_999.html
Pontifications: Airbus grows in China while Boeing remains on the sidelines
Airbus last week firmed up an order for 150 A320neos and 10 A350-900s with China. The deal was announced last year. Additionally, Airbus and the Chinese government agreed to add to the... Read More
How Rolls-Royce Increases The Time-On-Wing For Its Trent 7000 Engines
The durability enhancement package implemented on Trent 7000 engines is expected to deliver improved time-on-wing. Rolls-Royce and Airbus anticipate Airbus A330neo customers to get much superior value compared to that of predecessor aircraft.
FAA Summer 2023 NYC Operational Summit Readout
The FAA anticipates a busy summer air travel season to and from New York City, some of the country's most complex and congested airspace. To ensure safe and smooth operations, the agency held a meeting with airlines, general aviation representatives and associations and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to discuss ways to minimize impacts to passengers.
Turkey launches UAV-centric aircraft carrier after being denied F-35s
https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/turkey-launches-uav-centric-aircraft-carrier-after-being-denied-f-35s/152797.article
The NATO member's floating airfield will deploy rotary wing assets and fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, but notably no conventional fighter jets, since Turkey was removed from the US-led Lockheed Martin F-35 programme.
FAA Invests $19M in Aviation Noise Research
The FAA has awarded $19 million in research grants to 14 universities in an effort to reduce noise pollution associated with aviation
Navy engineers test aging equipment to find a cost-saving solution for MQ-25 Stingray
An Aerial Refueling Store pod undergoes fatigue testing in the Structures lab at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, Md. The test helped Navy engineers determine whether the service can use the aging pods aboard its future aerial tanker, the MQ-25 Stingray, beyond the pods' estimated end-of-life, potentially saving the Navy millions.
lunes, 10 de abril de 2023
Japan says scrambled jets because of China aircraft carrier
Japan says scrambled jets because of China aircraft carrier https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Japan_says_scrambled_jets_because_of_China_aircraft_carrier_999.html
domingo, 9 de abril de 2023
AFRL conducts first flight experiments for communications in terahertz band
Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, researchers successfully conducted flight experiments Dec. 2- 6, 2022, in Rome, New York to prove the viability of communications at radio frequencies above 300 gigahertz, or GHz, known in research communities as terahertz, or THz, band. Over three days of flight experiments, researchers from AFRL's Information Directorate, in collaboration with
Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters
During French President Macron's visit to China, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China's most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160 helicopters.
Aging, unreliable runway safety device leaves U.S. airports vulnerable
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/aging-unreliable-runway-safety-device-leaves-u-s-airports-vulnerable/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace
The technology — which tracks vehicles on or near runways to alert controllers before impending crashes — often uses decades-old radar equipment.
Why Ryanair's CEO Says The COMAC C919 Is Good For Western Airlines
https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ceo-comac-c919-good-western-airlines/
Ryanair's CEO has revealed that the launch of the COMAC C919 will be good news for airlines in the West. However, this is perhaps not for the reasons that you think. Michael O'Leary suggests that taking up Chinese airline orders would weaken the order books of Airbus and Boeing, creating opportunities for non-Chinese airlines.
DA62 MPP Sees Continued Success in European Survey Market
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=5700aad9-0253-4b85-a784-ae6815752c40
2Excel Expands Diamond Survey Fleet Diamond's twin-engine aerial survey aircraft has once again proven popular, with another sale to 2Excel in the UK. The company opted for a DA62 Multi-Purpose Platform with a Trakka TC-375 camera and the Diades Marine C-Ranger 200 maritime radar, able to provide surveillance over marine and coastal environments. The DA62 MPP took pole position as a recon aircraft, combining a slow loiter speed and 10 hour endurance to provide the same data collection at a fraction of the cost.
Ukraine War Plans Leak Prompts Pentagon Investigation - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/us/politics/ukraine-war-plan-russia.html
The leaked documents do not provide specific battle plans but they offer a snapshot of time — the American and Ukrainian view, as of March 1, of what Ukrainian troops might need for the campaign.Credit...Daniel Berehulak/The New York Times
sábado, 8 de abril de 2023
viernes, 7 de abril de 2023
FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/faa-says-leaky-faucets-are-a-safety-problem-on-boeing-787s/
Boeing has had several production problems with its 787 Dreamliner planes over the last couple of years, and now you can add leaky lavatory faucets to the list.
Cuban Migrants Land Safely in Key West on Motorized Hang Glider - AeroXplorer.com
https://aeroxplorer.com/articles/cuban-migrants-land-safely-in-key-west-on-motorized-hang-glider.php
The two men had traveled over 145 kilometers (90 miles) from Cuba and had landed illegally. After the two entered the airport, they were taken into custody by Border Patrol. Luckily, there were no reported incidents or injuries, and operations were able to continue as normal.
Guiding JUICE to Jupiter – learn about the technical mountains we had to climb
Europe's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer space probe, or JUICE for short, is embarking on a 5 billion kilometre trip to Jupiter to search for water on several of the gas giant's icy moons.
New aircraft technologies. Part 7. Propulsion
Bjorn's Corner:
The article discusses how developments in the next-generation airliner propulsion system will be the second most important area for... Read More
Xwing submits certification plan for 100% pilotless flight technology
https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/xwing-submits-certification-plan-for-100-pilotless-flight-technology/152787.article
Autonomous aviation company Xwing is a step closer to certification of its 'Superpilot' technology – and to launching pilotless cargo operations.
Government auditor upholds Bell’s FLRAA win, denies Lockheed protest
https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/government-auditor-upholds-bells-flraa-win-denies-lockheed-protest/152789.article
More than three months after the US Army chose Bell to produce its new fleet of medium-lift helicopters, and independent auditor has denied a protest by rival Lockheed Martin, clearing Bell to proceed
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