martes, 2 de mayo de 2023
NASA's Quesst to end 50-year-old commercial supersonic flight ban over US
NASA this week marked the 50th anniversary of the total ban of civilian supersonic flights over the United States. The milestone comes as the agency continues with the development of the X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft intended to reintroduce civilian Mach+ service.
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Lunatic does BMX stunts in airborne skate bowl at 2,000 feet
Red Bull had to call on the engineering capabilities of its Formula One team to pull this insane gag off; the wooden skate bowl originally built for the shot was too heavy to lift into the air, at around six tons.
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viernes, 28 de abril de 2023
Turkish attack helicopter has flown for first time
Aceu™ (@AceJaceu) twitteó a las 5:39 p. m. on vie., abr. 28, 2023:
#Turkiye:
And another milestone for the Turkish Aerospace Industry!
The Heavy Class Attack Helicopter T-929 (ATAK-2), developed by TAI, made its first flight today. This helicopter will be similar to the US´s Apache Helicopter. https://t.co/bYUDwsLKoe
(https://twitter.com/AceJaceu/status/1651974508130062336?t=MXY-S61u8lysTkEIxHbt4Q&s=03)
#Turkiye:
And another milestone for the Turkish Aerospace Industry!
The Heavy Class Attack Helicopter T-929 (ATAK-2), developed by TAI, made its first flight today. This helicopter will be similar to the US´s Apache Helicopter. https://t.co/bYUDwsLKoe
(https://twitter.com/AceJaceu/status/1651974508130062336?t=MXY-S61u8lysTkEIxHbt4Q&s=03)
jueves, 27 de abril de 2023
miércoles, 26 de abril de 2023
GKN builds additive manufacturing capability as business reaches ‘tipping point’
https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/gkn-builds-additive-manufacturing-capability-as-business-reaches-tipping-point/152995.article
GKN Aerospace will later this year produce what it describes as the first load-bearing component to be made through additive manufacturing, as the UK-headquartered company eyes a rapid expansion of its capabilities in the space
Airbus Helicopters introduces first American-made military versions of the H125
Airbus Helicopters is introducing the first U.S.-built H125 military configurations, known as AH-125 and MH-125 Ares, to the Airbus range of military helicopters.
United Airlines faces substantial aircraft delivery delays
In an April 20 filing, United Airlines says 18 aircraft due from Airbus are delayed and over 100 aircraft due from Boeing will be late.
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) Hürjet made its first flight.
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) Hürjet made its first flight at Mürted Airfield Command, an air base of the Turkish Air Force in the capital Ankara's...
Additional delay in the partial takeover of ITA Airways by Lufthansa
The negotiations regarding the privatisation of ITA Airways have been extended until May 12 after several phone calls between the Italian Treasury and Lufthansa. The two-month exclusivity period set by the memorandum of understanding signed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on January 27 expired on April 24, and the parties are finalising some […]
Australia rules out B-21 Raider in favour of F-35 missiles
The surprising decision comes despite Defence Minister Richard Marles previously saying that purchasing the B-21 was "being examined" and US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall suggesting his country would be "willing to talk" about a deal.
Garmin Unveils PlaneSync Datalink for Managing Data
Capturing flight data and updating avionics databases will be much simpler with installation of Garmin's PlaneSync connected aircraft management system.
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-24/garmin-unveils-planesync-datalink-managing-data ERAU Students Test Reliable Robotics’ Remote-pilot Tech
Researchers with Reliable Robotics visited ERAU's Air Traffic Control (ATC) laboratory earlier this month to demonstrate the company's autonomous flight and remote piloting capabilities using the university's virtual simulators. During the demonstration, students took on roles of remote pilots and air traffic controllers to simulate communications in busy airspace.
Japan's Hakuto-R Moon landing ends in silence
Japan's attempt to put a privately-owned spacecraft on the Moon appears to have ended in failure. Scheduled to land in the Mare Frigoris region at 16:40 GMT, the Hakuto-R Mission 1 lander lost contact with Mission Control in Nihonbashi, Tokyo shortly before the planned touchdown.
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martes, 25 de abril de 2023
Rheinmetall presenta un UAV porta drones (Portaaviones aéreos 19) - Sandglass Patrol
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/rheinmetall-presenta-un-uav-porta-drones-portaaviones-aereos-19/
Rheinmetall ha presentado recientemente un avión nodriza que porta en su interior otros pequeños drones kamikaze o munición merodeadora.
lunes, 24 de abril de 2023
New aircraft technologies. Part 8. Propulsion advances
Bjorn's Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 8. Propulsion advances https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/14/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-8-propulsion-advances/
Bjorn’s Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 9. Engine core advances
Bjorn's Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 9. Engine core advances https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/21/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-9-engine-core-advances/
Plane of Thrones is on as Qantas interviews for Joyce successor
https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/plane-of-thrones-is-on-as-qantas-interviews-for-joyce-successor/
Qantas has begun interviewing executives to replace long-standing CEO Alan Joyce, with a decision expected as early as the end of next month.
EASA Updates Third Country Operator Rules
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-21/easa-updates-third-country-operator-rules
EASA has updated its Third Country Operator (TCO) requirements, which apply to non-European-registered aircraft operators conducting commercial flights into, within, and out of any European Union nation. Such flights include unscheduled business aircraft charters. Private flights remain exempt and TCO authorization is not required for operators overflying EU nations without intending to land.
GA Leaders See Opportunity in 'Existential Threat' to Industry
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-21/ga-leaders-see-opportunity-existential-threat-industry
The industry faces an "existential threat" with European leaders pushing for curbs on business and general aviation, industry leaders said this week during Aero Friedrichshafen. But those leaders agreed that this provides an opportunity to present a positive story and a mandate to push forward with new technologies
domingo, 23 de abril de 2023
sábado, 22 de abril de 2023
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 [...]
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 […]
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
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.
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viernes, 21 de abril de 2023
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.
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.
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.
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