sábado, 5 de agosto de 2023
viernes, 4 de agosto de 2023
GA-ASI Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation
On August 1, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif.
The ability to take off and land on unimproved surfaces demonstrates Mojave’s departure from traditional fixed-wing aircraft’s dependance on prepared runways. This new capability provides greater versatility and allows the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations.
https://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-mojave-stol-uas-completes-first-dirt-operation
jueves, 3 de agosto de 2023
China imposes export curbs on critical metals, drones
Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday, a day after Beijing imposed curbs on the foreign sales of some drones. The Biden administration has in recent months stepped up measures to restrict Chinese companies'
Voyager Space and Airbus Announce Joint Venture to Build and Operate a commercial space station
An agreement, between Airbus and Voyager, paving the way for a transatlantic joint venture to develop, build, and operate Starlab, a commercial space station planned to succeed the International Space Station.
BMW Group, Airbus and Quantinuum Collaborate to Fast-Track Sustainable Mobility Research Using Cutting-Edge Quantum Computers
Airbus, BMW Group and Quantinuum, world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow to speed up future research using quantum computers to simulate quantum systems, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells.
Air New Zealand seeks airports to trial zero-emissions route
The Kiwi national carrier is looking to fly an electric, hydrogen or hybrid aircraft on a cargo-only demonstrator route by 2026, and expects to make an announcement around the type of aircraft it will be using by early next year.
miércoles, 2 de agosto de 2023
RNZAF NH90 helicopter flying temporarily paused - New Zealand Defence Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) paused flying of its NH90 medium utility helicopters for 48 hours from yesterday morning as it does a risk assessment after the crash of the Australian Army MRH90 Taipan helicopter.
martes, 1 de agosto de 2023
lunes, 31 de julio de 2023
domingo, 30 de julio de 2023
Israeli Air Force Pilot Training Compromised as Instructors Refuse to Serve in Protest of Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul - Israel News - Haaretz.com
Almost half of the instructors for the helicopter pilot's training course have refused to report for duty in protest of the judicial overhaul, leading to reduced flight times and concerns in the air force
sábado, 29 de julio de 2023
New aircraft technologies. Part 23. Efficient flight speeds
Bjorn's Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 23. Efficient flight speeds https://leehamnews.com/2023/07/28/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-23-efficient-flight-speeds/
After Boeing Max crashes, US regulators detail safety information that aircraft makers must disclose
The Federal Aviation Administration says it's giving manufacturers more guidance on safety information that they must disclose when seeking certification of new large planes.
House votes to speed approval of safety fixes to Boeing jets despite critics
A House amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act would allow airliners to continue flying with partial safety upgrades, even though they don't fully meet current safety standards
White House Connects Secret Code Name To Next Navy Fighter | Aviation Week Network
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/white-house-connects-secret-code-name-next-navy-fighter
There may be more elements to the program than just a new fighter, like some sort of collaborative uncrewed aircraft or new component-level technologies being developed for the program," Metrea Strategic Insights Managing Director Todd Harrison tells Aviation Week.
Air Force tests Rapid Dragon missile system on China’s doorstep
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-rapid-dragon-mobility-guardian-2023/
The Rapid Dragon system, including the nose of a cruise missile, falls away from an Air Force MC-130J. When dropped from a cargo plane, the system launches the cruise missile while still under parachute, turning the traditionally unarmed, cargo-hauling plane into a long range weapons platform.
viernes, 28 de julio de 2023
L'UE commande des Canadairs supplémentaires pour renforcer la lutte contre les incendies dans les pays du Sud | Euronews
https://fr.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/07/27/lue-commande-des-canadairs-supplementaires-pour-renforcer-la-lutte-contre-les-incendies-da
La Commission européenne a annoncé qu'elle achèterait 12 nouveaux avions pour augmenter la capacité de sa flotte aérienne de lutte contre les incendies dans les pays du sud de l'Europe.
jueves, 27 de julio de 2023
miércoles, 26 de julio de 2023
Yet another Canadian firefighter fatality
A helicopter pilot was killed July 19 while fighting a wildfire near Haig Lake in northwestern Alberta. Ryan Gould, 41, from Whitecourt, Alberta was killed when his helicopter crashed while dropping water on a fire. "He travelled and made an impact wherever he went," Ryan Gould's family said in a statement today shared by family … Continue reading "Yet another Canadian firefighter fatality"
Two Greek pilots killed in CL-215 crash
Two pilots died when a firefighting Canadair scooper dropping water on a fire in the south of Greece crashed after a water drop; Greece's air force confirmed that the pilots were killed on the island of Evia. The Independent reported that two Hellenic Air Force pilots, Commander Christos Moulas, 34, and his 27-year-old co-pilot Pericles … Continue reading "Two Greek pilots killed in CL-215 crash"
New airtankers for Australia?
Australia buys 20 C-130s from the U.S. — for $6.6 billion Australia plans to buy 20 new C-130 Hercules aircraft from the United States in a $9.8 billion AUD ($6.6 billion USD) deal that will increase by two-thirds the size of the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of its second-largest heavy transport aircraft. The announcement … Continue reading "New airtankers for Australia?"
Electric Flyers Might Soon Fly Velis Electro
The FAA recently announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would finally allow manufacturers of light sport aircraft (LSA) such as the Velis to gain approval for electric power under LSA regulations. The Velis Electro is type certified by EASA.
The Government of Canada orders 4 new Airbus A330 MRTTs | Airbus
- Additionally, 5 commercial A330s to be converted
- First delivery scheduled in 2027
martes, 25 de julio de 2023
Canadair CL-215-1A10 flies into tree prior colliding with the ground
https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20230725-0
A Canadair CL-215 impacted terrain shortly after dropping a load of water over a forest fire on a hillside near Karystos. A video of the accident sequence shows that the float on the right-hand wing tip struck a tree and broke off before the aircraft turned right and impacted terrain, bursting into flames.
lunes, 24 de julio de 2023
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