BAE Systems And Leonardo Join Forces For New Self-Protection System

The new defensive system will combine BAE Systems' Common Missile Warning System and Leonardo's Miysis DIRCM in a readily exportable package. BAE Systems and Leonardo received the approval from the United States government to proceed [...]

https://theaviationist.com/2023/04/21/bae-systems-and-leonardo-join-forces-for-new-self-protection-system/ 

Aeroflot Is Removing Aircraft From Storage Amid Continued International Sanctions

https://simpleflying.com/aeroflot-removing-aircraft-storage-international-sanctions/ 

The Controversy Behind One Of The Best Ever Airline Safety Videos

https://simpleflying.com/virgin-america-safety-video-controversy/ 

Fight involving fifteen passengers on board a Norwegian Boeing 737 from Oslo to Alicante

Norwegian flight DY1792 this evening didn't go as planned as, according to Spanish air traffic control, a fight occurred on board involving about fifteen passengers. Originating from Oslo, Norway, the aircraft was awaited by emergency services and police officers, upon request by the captain. The crew reported that some passengers received injuries. According to information […]

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/norwegian-air-shuttle/fight-involving-fifteen-passengers-on-board-a-norwegian-boeing-737-from-oslo-to-alicante/ 

Austrian Partners Start Work on Hydrogen Piston Engine

A partnership between Diamond Aircraft and the Austrian government is developing options to power general aviation aircraft with liquid hydrogen

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-19/austrian-partners-start-work-hydrogen-piston-engine 

Inflatable drone bounces and perches instead of crashing and hovering

If you've ever tried piloting a quadcopter drone, you'll know that they invariably end up running into walls, trees or whatnot … often getting damaged in the process. An experimental new inflatable-body drone, however, just bounces off obstacles – plus it can grasp onto them.

Continue Reading

https://newatlas.com/drones/sobar-inflatable-drone/ 

Juice liftoff - YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBgcAUUStho&feature=youtu.be 

Scientists hail new battery with 4 times energy density of lithium-ion

https://thedriven.io/2023/04/03/scientists-hail-new-battery-with-4-times-energy-density-of-lithium-ion/?_gl=1*1ugtvmn*_ga*dzh4T3B1cHRvV1NxYUVqVDZRQWlUTWxJX0hpWEdMM2luN2FGbjUyczI1RGFva1AwN1pyZzFvVkhNc0FnMHA3Vw.. 

World's largest battery maker announces major breakthrough in energy density

https://thedriven-io.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/thedriven.io/2023/04/21/worlds-largest-battery-maker-announces-major-breakthrough-in-battery-density/amp/ 

In one of the most significant battery breakthroughs in recent years, the world's largest battery manufacturer CATL has announced a new "condensed" battery with 500 Wh/kg which it says will go into mass production this year.

Ver "AERO 2023 Friedrichshafen Part 2" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/S-J4IqpMHqI 

Ver "AERO 2023 Friedrichshafen Germany. Part 1" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/9beNu7TyX3k 

"Robin's DR401 Turbine" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/dMw2Ql2DENc 

"AERO 2023 Day 2" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/k6lgRYvZKEo 

"AERO 2023 - Day 1" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/bJW7hEnSir0 

Ver "Certificado la capacidad máxima del T-23 A400M @airbus en la modalidad de apertura automática" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/NvDlEdfe-nI 

Airline blunder sells $10,000 Asia-U.S. business class tickets for $300

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/airline-blunder-sells-10000-asia-u-s-business-class-tickets-for-300/

 

Eagle-eyed travelers snapped up heavily discounted tickets in the fanciest cabins on All Nippon Airways after a currency conversion blunder.

First (And Only) Ukrainian Black Hawk Seen In Action

https://theaviationist.com/2023/04/19/ukrainian-black-hawk-seen-in-action/ 

The Last MC-130H Combat Talon II Special Operations Aircraft Has Been Retired

https://theaviationist.com/2023/04/20/last-mc-130h-combat-talon-ii-retired/ 

Mirus Aircraft Seating Opens The UK's Largest Crash Test Facility

https://simpleflying.com/mirus-aircraft-seating-opens-crash-test-facility/ 

Britten-Norman & Cranfield Merge To Bring Zero Emissions Airplane To Service By 2026

https://simpleflying.com/britten-norman-cranfield-merger/ 

FAA Selects Sustainable Design for New Control Towers at Municipal, Smaller Airports

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-selects-sustainable-design-new-control-towers-municipal-smaller-airports 

Pentagon to fund expansion of rocket motor production at Aerojet Rocketdyne

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/pentagon-to-fund-expansion-of-rocket-motor-production-at-aerojet-rocketdyne/152904.article 

Momentum grows in Washington for changes to 1,500h pilot-experience rule

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/momentum-grows-in-washington-for-changes-to-1500h-pilot-experience-rule/152919.article 

Leaked Pentagon document suggests China’s WZ-8 supersonic UAV in service

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/leaked-pentagon-document-suggests-chinas-wz-8-supersonic-uav-in-service/152927.article 

Russian prime minister foresees strong demand for TVRS-44 Ladoga turboprop

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/russian-prime-minister-foresees-strong-demand-for-tvrs-44-ladoga-turboprop/152942.article 

Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin claims demand for the new UZGA TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop stands at some 550 aircraft.

Airbus Atlantic showcases two demonstrators for the aircraft of the future at JEC World 2023 - JEC

https://www.jeccomposites.com/news/airbus-atlantic-showcases-two-demonstrators-for-the-aircraft-of-the-future-at-jec-world-2023/ 

Most advanced AMRAAM variant, AIM-120D-3, completes critical milestone for operational use

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/04/most-advanced-amraam-variant-aim-120d-3-completes-critical-milestone-for-operational-use/ 

Malmö (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark) are working on a plan to connect their metro systems

https://www.aviation24.be/railways/malmo-sweden-and-copenhagen-denmark-are-working-on-a-plan-to-connect-their-metro-systems/ 

Swedish and Danish air forces in joint action after Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/swedish-armed-forces/swedish-and-danish-air-forces-in-joint-action-over-the-baltic-sea/ 

Major SAF Plant on Tap for Spain

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2023-04-19/major-saf-plant-tap-spain 

Diamond Aircraft To Begin SAF Testing in Diesel Engines

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2023-04-19/diamond-aircraft-begin-saf-testing-diesel-engines 

Raytheon Technologies awarded $237 million counter-UAS contract

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/21/raytheon-technologies-awarded-237-million-counter-uas-contract/ 

Air Guard units practice aerial wildland firefighting

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/20/air-guard-units-practice-aerial-wildland-firefighting/ 

'Chemtrails' debunked

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/chemtrails-debunked/ 

[España] Nace la Alianza para la Sostenibilidad del Transporte Aéreo - Alaspain

Nota de prensa

https://www.alaspain.com/nace-la-alianza-para-la-sostenibilidad-del-transporte-aereo/ 

Aviation industry looks forward to sustainable fuels - AOPA

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/20/aviation-industry-looks-forward-to-sustainable-fuels 

Ultralights answered Europe's need for speed - AOPA

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/20/ultralights-answered-europes-need-for-speed 

Future of aviation showcased at Aero Friedrichshafen - AOPA

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/20/future-of-aviation-showcased-at-aero-friedrichshafen 

Aero Friedrichshafen Opens — Europe’s Top Show Takes Shape - Plane & Pilot Magazine

https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/aero-friedrichshafen-opens-europes-top-show-takes-shape/ 

AERO Friedrichshafen 2023: Around The Halls : FLYER : FLYER

https://flyer.co.uk/feature/aero-friedrichshafen-2023-around-the-halls/ 

A60: Junkers does it again - AOPA

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/april/20/junkers-does-it-again 

This year's new thing is the A60, its prototype placed prominently at the Junkers booth. Following the example of the Junkers A50 "Junior, an aircraft for the people" updated from 1929, the A60 is also a new design with retro looks.

Press release details

https://www.aero-expo.com/press/press-releases/press-release-details?tx_pressreleases_pressreleasesdetail%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_pressreleases_pressreleasesdetail%5Bcontroller%5D=PressReleases&tx_pressreleases_pressreleasesdetail%5Bid%5D=1225&cHash=336b67396b510ed9ab256370358edb18 

FLIGHT DESIGN F4: THE 4-SEATER TO CHANGE THE GA GAME - FLIGHT DESIGN

At the AERO 2023, Flight Design made a big announcement with the official release of the F4. The F4 promises to be an innovative addition to the market with a range of impressive features and capabilities that will make it stand out in the crowded CS-23 market.

https://flightdesign.com/flight-design-f4-aero2023 

Live updates: SpaceX's uncrewed Starship explodes on launch attempt

https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/spacex-starship-rocket-launch-04-20-23/index.html 

Regent presenta una maqueta a escala real de su ekranoplano y su versión militar

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/regent-presenta-una-maqueta-a-escala-real-de-su-ekranoplano/ 

Virgin Orbit plans new launch attempts despite bankruptcy - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/19/virgin-orbit-bankruptcy-plans/ 

3D Printed Aerospace Propellant Tank - Meltio Engine Robot Integration - YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E3bvSjhEtoo&feature=youtu.be 

E.T.S.I. Aeronáutica y del Espacio: Horizonte 2028, la ETSIAE fabricará su propia aeronave

https://www.etsiae.upm.es/index.php?id=141&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=572&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=547ac891b37e5f663d32c4a81ecbe13a 

El proyecto Horizonte 2028, liderado por el Club de Vuelo de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, tiene como objetivo diseñar y construir una aeronave ligera deportiva, fabricada con materiales compuestos y provista de motor híbrido.

Una nueva empresa fabrica en serie munición merodeadora basada en drones de carreras - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/una-nueva-empresa-fabrica-en-serie-municion-merodeadora-basada-en-drones-de-carreras/ 

Former FAA administrators call for pilot training regime overhaul

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/former-faa-administrators-call-for-pilot-training-regime-overhaul/152903.article 

Boeing Tapped For F-15s | Canada Delivers Promised Tanks To Ukraine | Boeing And South Korea Ink MoU For Joint Weapons Collab

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/boeing-tapped-for-f-15s-canada-delivers-promised-tanks-to-ukraine-boeing-and-south-korea-ink-mou-for-joint-weapons-collab-047935/ 

A Step Forward in Aircraft Maintenance Digitalisation

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/04/a-step-forward-in-aircraft-maintenance-digitalisation/ 

New air traffic disturbances after German union calls 48-hour airport security workers’ strike

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/strike-action/ver-di/german-union-calls-airport-security-workers-to-go-on-strike-this-thursday-and-friday/ 

Brisbane company finds launch partner for 3D-printed ‘spaceplane’

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/brisbane-company-finds-launch-partner-for-3d-printed-spaceplane/ 

New Boeing quality issue means fewer 737 MAXs for airlines this summer | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/new-boeing-quality-issue-means-fewer-737-maxs-for-airlines-this-summer/

 

[España] MODIFICADOS LÍMITES DE GASTO PARA MODERNIZACIÓN DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS

https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/consejodeministros/referencias/Paginas/2023/refc20230418.aspx 

MODIFICADOS LÍMITES DE GASTO PARA MODERNIZACIÓN DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS

El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado un acuerdo por el que se modifican los límites establecidos en el artículo 47 de la Ley 47/2003, de 26 de noviembre, General Presupuestaria, para adquirir compromisos de gasto con cargo a ejercicios futuros, a fin de posibilitar al Ministerio de Defensa la reprogramación de siete Programas Especiales de Modernización de las Fuerzas Armadas.

A los efectos de poder reajustar e iniciar la licitación de diversos contratos en este ejercicio, se solicita la autorización del Consejo de Ministros para adquirir compromisos de gasto con cargo a ejercicios futuros en los siguientes programas:

• Programa Pizarro: El Programa Pizarro tiene sus orígenes en los años 90 con objeto de cubrir la necesidad de una familia de vehículos de combate de cadenas para dotar a las fuerzas mecanizadas con este armamento. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 16.355.000 euros y afecta a las anualidades 2024 y 2025.
• Programa NH-90 (II): El objeto del Programa NH-90 consiste en la renovación de helicópteros en servicio de transporte táctico de tamaño medio. Es un programa conjunto. En la actualidad consta de dos fases, la primera prácticamente finalizada, y la segunda, NH-90 (II), objeto del presente expediente. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 39.800.000 euros y afecta a los años 2024, 2025, 2026 y 2027.
• Programa VCR 8X8: El techo de gasto del primer tramo de producción de 348 Vehículos de Combate sobre Ruedas (VCR) 8x8 fue aprobado por el Consejo de Ministros el 14 de diciembre de 2018, conforme a la revisión de la estimación de costes realizada por el grupo de evaluación de costes de noviembre de 2018. La evolución del expediente de los programas tecnológicos asociados al futuro vehículo VCR 8x8 y las conclusiones alcanzadas en éste precisan elaboración de una nueva estimación de costes del contrato en dicho tramo de producción. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 420.000.000 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2024 y 2028.
• Nuevo Programa: Helicóptero MH60-R: El objeto básico de este programa es la adquisición de ocho helicópteros navales multipropósito, modelo 'Multi-Misssion Multi-Role Helicopter' (MH-60R). El importe de este proyecto asciende a 820.515.490,36 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2023 y 2029.
• Nuevo Programa de Vehículo de apoyo cadenas (VAC), 1ª Fase: El Ejército de Tierra comenzó a finales de 2021 con el plan de reducción de la flota de vehículos Transporte Oruga Acorazado (TOA), estando prevista la retirada de más de la mitad de los veteranos M113 TOA en una primera fase, pasando de los 1.250 actualmente operativos a unos 600 vehículos. No obstante, de manera paralela a esta retirada de vehículos, comenzaron los estudios para el desarrollo de un Vehículo de Apoyo a Cadenas (VAC). El programa contempla la progresiva sustitución de parte de la flota del TOA por el VAC. Está previsto que el programa se celebre en varias fases. El presente expediente cubriría la primera. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 1.970.000.000 euros y afecta a los años entre 2023 y 2035.
• Nuevo Programa de adquisición de dos Buques Hidrográficos Costeros (BHC): La antigüedad de las unidades hidrográficas con que opera la Armada obliga a renovar la actual flotilla hidrográfica para evitar que se vea comprometido el cumplimiento de sus misiones y responsabilidades. La modernización de esta flotilla, que incluye los BHC, es una necesidad de carácter militar, considerada en el planeamiento militar e incluida en el Objetivo de Capacidades Militares (OCM) 2019-2024, fundamentada en el mantenimiento del área de capacidad 'acción del Estado'. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 162.754.754,26 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2023 y 2026.
• Nuevo Programa de Sistemas Aéreos Remotamente Tripulados Tácticos de Altas Prestaciones (SIRTAP): El objeto del programa es la adquisición de nueve sistemas aéreos remotamente tripulados tácticos de altas prestaciones (SIRTAP), así como el apoyo inicial logístico necesario. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 500.000.000 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2023 y 2031.
  

En consecuencia, y conforme al artículo 47 de la Ley 47/2003, de 26 de noviembre, General Presupuestaria, se solicita autorización del Consejo de Ministros para elevar los límites máximos de gasto con cargo a ejercicios futuros para el periodo 2024-2027 y el número de anualidades de 2028 a 2037.

TÜRKIYE – F-16 AVIONICS UPGRADE

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/04/turkiye-f-16-avionics-upgrade/ 

RAF and German Air Force team up to intercept Russian fighters and intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/04/raf-and-german-air-force-team-up-to-intercept-russian-fighters-and-intelligence-aircraft-over-the-baltic-sea/ 

AF447 Rio-Paris crash: Airbus and Air France acquitted by French court 14 years after the facts

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/air-france/af447-rio-paris-crash-airbus-and-air-france-acquitted-by-french-court-14-years-after-the-facts/ 

FAA To Designate Areas for Non-ID UAS Ops

A draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) for FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIA) is available for public review and comment. An FRIA is a defined geographic area where uncrewed aircraft can be flown without remote identification equipment. The Draft PEA analyzes and discloses the potential environmental impacts associated with the establishment of FRIAs.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-17/faa-designate-areas-non-id-uas-ops 

BlueHalo $76 million for Army multi-purpose high energy laser vehicle program

BlueHalo will provide an Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) mounted 20-kilowatt class laser weapon to defend against the growing Unmanned Aircraft System threats in the battlefield

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/17/bluehalo-76-million-for-army-multi-purpose-high-energy-laser-vehicle-program/ 

Qatar Airways A350 grounded after suffering tailstrike during go around at Islamabad Airport - AIRLIVE

https://airlive.net/emergency/2023/04/17/qatar-airways-a350-grounded-after-suffering-tailstrike-during-go-around-at-islamabad-airport/ 

Will eVTOLs pass the test?

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/will-evtols-pass-the-test/ 

Egypt shelved plan to arm Russia, agreed to arm Ukraine, leak shows - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/17/russia-ukraine-egypt-weapons-leaked-documents/ 

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Revolutionizes NATO Military Strategy - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/europe/nato-russia-ukraine-war.html 

"Russian Balloon Story (1956)" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/Cdygl3pkPOY 

The Space Review: The truth is up there: American spy balloons during the Cold War

https://thespacereview.com/article/4568/1 

Centenario aerotransporte sanitario España

https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/eae/100-aerotransporte-sanitario/index.html 

https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/ejercitodelaire/es/noticias/noticia/El-aerotransporte-sanitario-espanol-cumple-cien-anos/

Turquía lanza su nuevo porta-aeronaves, especialmente no tripuladas

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/turquia-lanza-su-nuevo-porta-aeronaves-especialmente-no-tripuladas/ 

Seized Russian An-124 Stuck In Canada Could Be Given To Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues into its second year, countries are stepping up support for the country. In a statement, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Canada has agreed to transfer a seized Antonov An-124 belonging to Russian cargo firm Volga-Dnepr, which has been racking up thousands in parking fees since February in Toronto.

https://simpleflying.com/seized-russian-an-124-stuck-in-canada-could-be-given-to-ukraine/ 

Alitalia brand “will return to the market” says ITA chief

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126626-alitalia-brand-will-return-to-the-market-says-ita-chief 

Rocket Lab Introduces Suborbital Testbed Rocket, Selected for Hypersonic Test Flights | Business Wire

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005343/en/Rocket-Lab-Introduces-Suborbital-Testbed-Rocket-Selected-for-Hypersonic-Test-Flights

Rocket Lab's new HASTE launch vehicle, derived from the Electron rocket, will provide high-cadence suborbital flight test opportunities to advance hypersonic system technology development

General Atomics achieves AI flight milestone with Avenger UAV | Shephard

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/general-atomics-acheives-autonomous-flight-milestone-for-avenger-uav/ 

How can Sweden develop a future air combat capability, freeing it from GCAP ties – for now? | Shephard

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/how-can-sweden-develop-its-own-future-air-combat-capability-freeing-it-from-gcap-ties-for-now/ 

Boeing offers bonuses up to $10,000 as it searches for scarce talent - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/17/boeing-offers-bonuses-up-to-10000-as-it-searches-for-scarce-talent/ 

Astraius' Plans To Launch Rockets Out Of Prestwick Airport Using C-17s: What's The Latest?

https://simpleflying.com/astraius-preswtick-airport-c-17-rocket-launch-update/ 

The Removal Of The 100ml Rule At UK Airports: Everything You Need To Know

https://simpleflying.com/uk-airports-100ml-rule-removal-guide/ 

Why Flights Are Allowed To Be Oversold

https://simpleflying.com/why-flights-are-allowed-to-be-oversold/ 

Aero successfully conducted L-39NG basic weapons tests | AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s.

https://www.aero.cz/en/media/news/aero-testing/ 

During one of a series of tests that the new L-39NG jet aircraft from Aero successfully passed, engineers and pilots tested the use of weapons. They fired 230 missiles and dropped nearly 70 bombs to test engine effects, emergency load shedding, and accuracy.

Boeing’s New Military Satellite Integrates Anti-Jam Payload for Enhanced Battlefield Communication

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131244 

Nearly 500 regional jets parked in USA: Cirium fleets data

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/nearly-500-regional-jets-parked-in-usa-cirium-fleets-data/152859.article 

The figures starkly illustrate the widespread struggles of the regional airline industry, which, according to the Regional Airline Association (RAA) has been at risk of "collapse" in recent months

Leaked Pentagon documents estimate heavy aircraft losses on both sides of Ukraine conflict

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/leaked-pentagon-documents-estimate-heavy-aircraft-losses-on-both-sides-of-ukraine-conflict/152856.article 

Manila orders six additional NC212is from Indonesian Aerospace

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/manila-orders-six-additional-nc212is-from-indonesian-aerospace/152867.article 

To Jupiter and beyond: Airbus-built JUICE begins its epic odyssey

JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) spread its wings following the Ariane 5 successful lift-off two hours earlier. The ESA spacecraft operations team at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany, took control of the spacecraft and confirmed reception of the first telemetry and the smooth deployment of the solar arrays. The Airbus-built JUICE is now officially on its way to Jupiter!

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-to-jupiter-and-beyond-airbus-built-juice-begins-its-epic-odyssey

 

Airbus inaugurates its Research Centre in China

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-airbus-inaugurates-its-research-centre-in-china

 Airbus has inaugurated its Research Centre in China at an opening ceremony in Suzhou, China. The centre will take advantage of the highly skilled aviation and hydrogen know-how already established in the Yangtze River Delta region.

Lockheed Secures $172M Deal Support F-35 Jet Program | 100th IAI-produced T-38 Delivered To USAF | New £256M Facilities Management Deal For Cyprus Awarded

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/lockheed-secures-172m-deal-to-support-f-35-jet-program-100th-iai-produced-t-38-delivered-to-usaf-new-256m-facilities-management-deal-for-cyprus-awarded-047931/ 

Mexico's Aerus eyes 14 aircraft by 2025, bets on electric

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126543-mexicos-aerus-eyes-14-aircraft-by-2025-bets-on-electric 

Air Hong Kong commences A300-600(F) retirements

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126582-air-hong-kong-commences-a300-600f-retirements 

Parked aircraft take fire as fighting engulfs Khartoum

At least 25 people are dead while at least two large commercial aircraft sustained heavy damage after Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese armed forces (SAF) clashed in Khartoum on Saturday, April 15. During the fighting, two people were killed at Khartoum International Airport, while RPG fire and gunfire saw a Saudia (SV, Jeddah) A330-300 and SkyUp Airlines (PQ, Kyiv Boryspil) B737-800 go up in flames.

The fighting, which has spread outside Khartoum in recent days, is part of an ongoing civil war in Sudan and...

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126636-parked-aircraft-take-fire-as-fighting-engulfs-khartoum 

Boeing 737 MAX deliveries disrupted by a quality problem of the fuselage

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-737-max-production-hit-by-a-new-defect-in-supplier-part/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/737/max/boeing-737-max-deliveries-disrupted-by-a-quality-problem-of-the-fuselage/ 

Spanish Aena airports recorded nearly 54 million passengers in the first quarter of the year (+41.6%)

https://www.aviation24.be/airport-operator/aena/spanish-aena-airports-recorded-nearly-54-million-passengers-in-the-first-quarter-of-the-year-41-6/ 

Australia: Second Qantas A380 broken down in desert boneyard

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/exclusive-second-qantas-a380-broken-down-in-desert-boneyard/ 

Single Engine Turbina Operations (SETOps) Event To Probe Market Opportunities in Europe

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-14/setops-event-probe-market-opportunities-europe 

Experts explain how Europe could more fully exploit EASA rules allowing single-engine turbine aircraft to fly commercially at night and in IMC conditions

SkyDrive Signs First Preorder for Private-use eVTOL

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-14/skydrive-signs-first-preorder-private-use-evtol 

Dutch Start-up Maeve Unveils All-Electric Regional Airliner

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-04-13/dutch-start-maeve-unveils-all-electric-regional-airliner 

Ver "Jornada de Ciberdefensa y Ciberseguridad_ Contralmirante Javier Roca" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/bEJFpjwaFCs 

REGENT unveils full-scale Seagliders, larger HQ - AeroTime

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/regent-unveils-full-scale-seagliders-larger-hq 

GA-ASI flies MQ-20 Avenger autonomously using LEO SATCOM datalink

On April 6, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducted live, tactical, air combat maneuvers using Artificial Intelligence pilots to control a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System.

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/13/ga-asi-flies-mq-20-avenger-autonomously-using-leo-satcom-datalink/ 

Yorktown's 80th anniversary celebrated with new exhibit and special events | Business | postandcourier.com

https://www.postandcourier.com/business/yorktowns-80th-anniversary-celebrated-with-new-exhibit-and-special-events/article_e1529cd2-d7ae-11ed-9179-a39a170fca16.html 

Major funding boost to progress future fighter jet programme - GOV.UK

A £656 million funding allocation will propel the sixth-generation fighter jet programme into the next phase, focusing on technology.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-funding-boost-to-progress-future-fighter-jet-programme