ASCENDing to new heights with cryogenic superconductivity

ASCENDing to new heights with cryogenic superconductivity

ASCEND, Airbus' superconductive powertrain demonstrator, has achieved a world first

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-12-ascending-to-new-heights-with-cryogenic-superconductivity?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

FAA selects SkySafe for UAS detection and mitigation program

SkySafe announced it has been selected for the FAA's UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program which seeks to identify technologies capable of detecting and mitigating unauthorized UAS activities near critical infrastructure.

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002669/faa-selects-skysafe-for-uas-detection-and-mitigation-program 

Boeing shifts policy, wants all employees back in the office full time

While the defense and space divisions remain somewhat flexible, Boeing Commercial Airplanes is mandating a complete return to the standard 40 hours in the office

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-shifts-policy-wants-all-employees-back-in-the-office-full-time/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

GE wins contract to study propulsion options for NATO next-generation helicopter

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/ge-wins-contract-to-study-propulsion-options-for-nato-next-generation-helicopter/156188.article 

Airbus Beluga Transport certifies, applies for US permit

Airbus Beluga Transport (Toulouse Blagnac) obtained its Air Operator's Certificate - FR.AOC.0152 - on November 13, 2023, with a single A300-600ST transferred from its sister carrier, Airbus Transport International (4Y, Toulouse Blagnac). The start-up has since applied for a foreign air carrier permit (FACP) and exemption to begin offering cargo charter flights to the United States in February 2024.

The French cargo specialist, owned by Airbus, was set up to commercialise the fleet of five A300-600ST...

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135020-airbus-beluga-transport-certifies-applies-for-us-permit 

United States Navy And Lockheed Martin Successfully Test Key Capabilities Of Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare System

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/united-states-navy-and-lockheed-martin-successfully-test-key-capabilities-of-advanced-off-board-electronic-warfare-system/ 

Autistic pilot returns to Esperance after epic solo circumnavigation

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/12/autistic-pilot-returns-to-esperance-after-epic-solo-circumnavigation/ 

Hybrid Electric Ampaire's Eel aircraft claims flight endurance record

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/ampaire-electric-eel-endurance/ 

Blue Origin sure seems confident it will launch New Glenn in 2024 | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/12/blue-origin-sure-seems-confident-it-will-launch-new-glenn-in-2024/ 

Aciturri delivers to Lilium the first fuselage of its eVTOL

https://www.aciturri.com/en/press-media/news/aciturri-delivers-to-lilium-the-first-evtol-fuselage 

US high-speed rail projects get multi-billion boost from the feds

In a vote of confidence for electrified high-speed rail in the United States, the Federal Government has awarded roughly $6 billion in grants to two key projects:

 https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2023/12/us-high-speed-rail-projects-boost-feds/ 

Embraer’s C-390 builds momentum; civilian freighter pondered

KC/C-390 finally took off this year. Orders began rolling in, after a long drought and cancellations by the Brazilian government that cast... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/12/11/embraers-c-390-builds-momentum-civilian-freighter-pondered/ 

Watch An AC-130J Ghostrider Firing Its Cannons Through IR Vision

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/12/watch-an-ac-130j-ghostrider-firing-its-cannons-through-ir-vision/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-an-ac-130j-ghostrider-firing-its-cannons-through-ir-vision 

Tupolev Reveals Plans For Cargo & Shortened Versions Of Tu-214

https://simpleflying.com/tupolev-tu-214-cargo-short-variant/ 

COMAC C919 & ARJ21 Land In Hong Kong For 1st Time

https://simpleflying.com/china-comac-c919-hong-kong/ 

How Is The Mototok Electric Tug Changing Sustainability Practices At Airports?

https://simpleflying.com/mototuk-electric-tug-sustainability-practices-changes-guide/ 

Boeing, Avolon Agree on New Order for 40 737 MAX Jets

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-12-12-Boeing,-Avolon-Agree-on-New-Order-for-40-737-MAX-Jets 

FAA to set new PW1100G maintenance requirements after learning more parts could fail

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/faa-to-set-new-pw1100g-maintenance-requirements-after-learning-more-parts-could-fail/156171.article 

Avolon orders a further 100 A321neo aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-avolon-orders-a-further-100-a321neo-aircraft?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Lilium Starts Production of the Lilium Jet in Watershed Moment for Sustainable Aviation - Lilium

https://lilium.com/newsroom-detail/lilium-starts-production-of-the-lilium-jet-in-watershed-moment-for-sustainable-aviation 

ThuderFly ha desarrollado tres autogiros no tripulados

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/thuderfly-ha-desarrollado-tres-autogiros-no-tripulados/

Commercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile Attack | The Drive

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/commercial-ship-in-flames-after-red-sea-missile-attack 

Iranian F-14 Tomcat Escorted Putin’s Il-96 And Accompanying Flankers On Their Way To UAE

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/08/iranian-f-14-escorted-putin-over-iran/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iranian-f-14-escorted-putin-over-iran 

First MQ-9A Block 5 Delivered To Italian Air Force

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/11/first-mq-9a-block-5-delivered-to-itaf/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-mq-9a-block-5-delivered-to-itaf 

What's So Special About The Boeing F-15EX?

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-f-15ex-whats-special/ 

FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-statement-mental-health-and-aviation-medical-clearances-rulemaking-committee 

FAA Proposes to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Who Work on Commercial Aircraft Outside of the U.S.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-proposes-require-drug-and-alcohol-testing-certificated-repair-station-employees-who 

Boeing Secures Contract for Six MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131374 

Missile Defense Agency, Boeing-Led Industry Team Conduct Early Release Intercept Test

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-12-11-Missile-Defense-Agency,-Boeing-Led-Industry-Team-Conduct-Early-Release-Intercept-Test 

Comac C919 to make first flight outside of Mainland China

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/comac-c919-to-make-first-flight-outside-of-mainland-china/156114.article 

Lufthansa and Lilium to ‘explore innovation opportunities’ from eVTOL operations

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/lufthansa-and-lilium-to-explore-innovation-opportunities-from-evtol-operations/156135.article 

US flight school ATP orders 40 more Textron Aviation Cessna Skyhawks

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/us-flight-school-atp-orders-40-more-textron-aviation-cessna-skyhawks/156142.article 

Anduril advancing Fury autonomous fighter after Blue Force acquisition

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/anduril-advancing-fury-autonomous-fighter-after-blue-force-acquisition/156153.article 

EU-funded initiative to validate eVTOL operations under real-life air traffic management

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/eu-funded-initiative-to-validate-evtol-operations-under-real-life-air-traffic-management/156165.article 

FAA to require 737NG nacelle modifications in response to deadly 2018 CFM56 engine failure

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/faa-to-require-737ng-nacelle-modifications-in-response-to-deadly-2018-cfm56-engine-failure/156169.article 

Airbus and BMW Group launch Quantum Computing Competition to tackle their most pressing mobility challenges

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-and-bmw-group-launch-quantum-computing-competition-to-0?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus Flight Academy Europe upgrades training fleet with more sustainable aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-flight-academy-europe-upgrades-training-fleet-with-more?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 04-08 December 2023

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-reports-share-buyback-transactions-04-08-december-2023?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Northrop Announced Test Fire Of Solid Rocket Motor | Iran Unveils Drones with Air-To-Air Missiles | Lockheed Martin Introduced 1st F-35 For Belgium

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/northrop-announced-test-fire-of-solid-rocket-motor-iran-unveils-drones-with-air-to-air-missiles-lockheed-martin-introduced-1st-f-35-for-belgium-0240691/ 

US's Stratolaunch Systems takes first B747-400

Stratolaunch Systems (Huntsville International) has completed the induction of its first B747-400, namely N744VG (msn 32745), having acquired it earlier this year during the bankruptcy of rival Virgin Orbit (OBT).

The 22.2-year-old aircraft will continue to be used as an orbital launch platform and to support Stratolaunch's customers. The B747 was flown back from San Bernardino to Mojave on December 5, 2023, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows, and will "spend a small amount of time on the ground to receive...

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/134945-uss-stratolaunch-systems-takes-first-b747-400 

Japan, Britain and Italy to establish new organisation to develop jet fighter

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/japan-britain-and-italy-to-establish-new-organisation-to-develop-jet-fighter/ 

Boeing signals two-month delay to 737 production ramp-up

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/boeing-signals-two-month-delay-to-737-production-ramp-up/ 

Successful Live Fire Demo Clears Path for Spike NLOS Airworthiness Release onto U.S. Apache

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/12/successful-live-fire-demo-clears-path-for-spike-nlos-airworthiness-release-onto-u-s-apache/ 

Belgian F-16s intercept Russian Sukhoi-30s over the Baltic Sea

https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/belgian-air-component/belgian-f-16s-intercept-russian-sukhoi-30s-over-the-baltic-sea/ 

A delegation from Belgium and Lockheed Martin celebrate rollout of first F-35A for the Belgian Air Force

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/lockheed-martin/a-delegation-from-belgium-and-lockheed-martin-celebrate-rollout-of-first-f-35a-for-the-belgian-air-force/ 

Air New Zealand chooses its first all-electric aircraft

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/12/air-new-zealand-chooses-its-first-all-electric-aircraft/ 

‘An absolute legacy’: Southern Cross replica returns to the skies

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/12/an-absolute-legacy-southern-cross-replica-returns-to-the-skies/ 

Dutch Airport Partners with Flyvbird for On-demand Air Taxi Services

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-12-06/dutch-airport-partners-flyvbird-demand-air-taxi-services 

Osprey Crash Triggers Worldwide Grounding

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2023-12-09/osprey-crash-triggers-worldwide-grounding 

V-22 Ospreys grounded following Nov. 29 fatal crash

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/07/v-22-ospreys-grounded-following-nov-29-fatal-crash/ 

USAF F-16 crashes in sea near South Korea, pilot safe

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/12/11/usaf-f-16-crashes-in-sea-near-south-korea-pilot-safe/ 

World's largest plane carries fueled hypersonic test vehicle into the skies

California's Stratolaunch has announced the successful completion of its 12th test flight, where its six-engine, 385-ft wingspan Roc carrier aircraft took to the air for a captive carry test of a Talon-A hypersonic vehicle hauling live propellant.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/stratolaunch-talon-live-propellant-test-captive-carry/ 

Active turbulence cancellation makes bumpy flights 80% smoother

Austrian company Turbulence Solutions claims it's already flight-testing a system that can detect and neutralize air turbulence, reducing the forces felt by passengers by up to 80% – and reducing fuel burn by up to 10%. It's set to launch in 2024.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/active-turbulence-cancellation/ 

ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone is up for stormy weather

Although drones are a good substitute for piloted aircraft in hazardous weather conditions, it's obviously still best for their users if the things don't crash. The Czech-designed ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone was created with that fact in mind.

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https://newatlas.com/drones/thunderfly-tf-g1-autogyro-drone/ 

EASA launches first version of digital information platform on drones and air taxis | EASA

https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/press-releases/easa-launches-first-version-digital-information-platform-drones 

809 Naval Air Squadron Returns As UK’s Second Frontline F-35B Squadron - The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/10/809-naval-air-squadron-returns/ 

El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-demostrador-hibdridoelectrico-con-propulsion-distribuida-de-daher-airbus-y-safran-ha-volado-realiza-su-primer-vuelo-con-las-baterias-a-bordo/

El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-demostrador-hibdridoelectrico-con-propulsion-distribuida-de-daher-airbus-y-safran-ha-volado-realiza-su-primer-vuelo-con-las-baterias-a-bordo/

Nigeria army drone strike accident kills 85 civilians

 https://www.africadaily.net/reports/Nigeria_army_drone_strike_accident_kills_85_civilians_999.html 

Pontifications: Embraer sees easing in pilot shortage, wave of sales coming

Embraer officials see the pilot shortage easing in 2025 or 2026. Francisco Gomes Netos, CEO of the Embraer group, said during a media briefing last month that the "situation"... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/12/05/pontifications-embraer-sees-easing-in-pilot-shortage-wave-of-sales-coming/ 

Boeing returns to Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance

Boeing returns to PNAA https://leehamnews.com/2023/12/05/boeing-returns-to-pnaa/ 

US Navy plane removed from Hawaii bay after it overshot runway. Coral damage being evaluated

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/us-navy-plane-removed-from-hawaii-bay-after-it-overshot-runway-coral-damage-remains-to-be-seen/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/divers-have-discovered-wreckage-remains-from-osprey-aircraft-that-crashed-off-japan-air-force-says/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Russia Sells Iran 50 Su-35s

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htproc/articles/20231205.aspx 

Rare Aircraft: A Look At The Fleet Of Buffalo Airways & What They All Do

https://simpleflying.com/buffalo-airways-fleet-guide/ 

Six Months In Prison: California Man Punished For Obstructing Probe Into YouTube Plane Crash

https://simpleflying.com/six-months-prison-man-youtube-plane-crash-sentence/ 

FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-launches-2023-holiday-12-days-drones-safety-campaign 

EASA bids to reduce maintenance fraud risk by revising training framework

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/easa-bids-to-reduce-maintenance-fraud-risk-by-revising-training-framework/156099.article 

Airbus reports share buybacks 27 November to 01 December 2023

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-airbus-reports-share-buybacks-27-november-to-01-december-2023?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Ryanair snagged by fake CFM engine paperwork scandal

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/134754-ryanair-snagged-by-fake-cfm-engine-paperwork-scandal 

Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-12-04/impatient-evtol-start-ups-may-have-embrace-crawl-walk-run 

The Fast, the Far-reaching, and the Future

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-12-04/fast-far-reaching-and-future 

First Falcon 6X Enters Service

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-12-04/first-falcon-6x-enters-service 

Early Winter Snow Stops Flights at Munich Airport

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-12-04/early-winter-snow-stops-flights-munich-airport 

Smart sensor uses color to monitor deformation and temperature

https://newatlas.com/science/chromosense-sensor-color-deformation-temperature/ 

Van's Aircraft Announces Chapter 11 Reorganization - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes

https://www.vansaircraft.com/2023/12/vans-aircraft-announces-chapter-11-reorganization/ 

Crisalion Says FlyFree Propulsion System is Game-changer For eVTOL Aircraft Design | FutureFlight

https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2023-12-01/crisalion-bets-its-flyfree-propulsion-concept-will-make-evtol-air-services 

Supply Chain Issues: Blessing or Curse?

https://feedly.com/i/entry/mWkQSm9mt82k7qE5obQ2iDitsiI%2FuzHTA91i%2BiG8LlA%3D_18aaea8f1dd%3A17ebc5%3Ae11a9d8 

Canada Selects Boeing's P-8A Poseidon as its Multi-Mission Aircraft

Partnership with Canadian industry will deliver long-term economic prosperity to Canada

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-11-30-Canada-Selects-Boeings-P-8A-Poseidon-as-its-Multi-Mission-Aircraft 

Hamburg Airport joins international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network

Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international "Hydrogen Hub at Airport" network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-hamburg-airport-joins-international-hydrogen-hub-at-airport-network?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

NASA and Boeing chase jet contrails with science of climate impact in doubt

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/nasa-and-boeing-chase-jet-contrails-with-science-of-climate-impact-in-doubt/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

F-35C Sporting A Mirror-Like Coating Spotted On USS Abraham Lincoln

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/02/f-35c-mirror-like-coating-on-uss-abraham-lincoln/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=f-35c-mirror-like-coating-on-uss-abraham-lincoln 

The P-8A That Ended Up In Water In Hawaii Has Been Recovered From Sea

https://theaviationist.com/2023/12/04/the-p-8a-recovered-from-sea/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-p-8a-recovered-from-sea 

China Is Working On An Upgrade To Its Y-20 Military Tanker

https://simpleflying.com/china-upgrade-y-20-military-tanker/ 

EU Adopts Proposals To Improve Passenger Rights

https://simpleflying.com/eu-proposals-improve-passenger-rights/ 

Boeing Bows Out Of Competition For The New E-4B 'Nightwatch' Doomsday Plane

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-e4-b-doomsday-plane-departure/ 

UK Airline Ecojet Signs Deal For 70 ZeroAvia Hydrogen-Electric Engines

https://simpleflying.com/ecojet-zeroavia-hydrogen-electric-engines/ 

C-390 scores first Asia-Pacific win with South Korean commitment

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/c-390-scores-first-asia-pacific-win-with-south-korean-commitment/156094.article 

ESA entrusts Airbus further for Earth observation standard reference TRUTHS mission

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-esa-entrusts-airbus-further-for-earth-observation-standard?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Russia's Sky Gates Airlines takes first Il-96-400T

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/134731-russias-sky-gates-airlines-takes-first-il-96-400t 

China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330 suffers uncontained engine failure

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/china-eastern-airlines/airbus-a330-suffers-uncontained-engine-failure/ 

[Podcast] Pilotos anti-incendios en helicóptero, con Jose Luis García - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-pilotos-anti-incendios-en-helicoptero-con-jose-luis-garcia/ 

Flying taxi firm Lilium receives EU approval for its electric jets

https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/11/27/flying-taxi-firm-lilium-receives-eu-approval-for-its-electric-jets.html 

Research Shows More Than Half Of Airports Haven't Recovered All Pre-Pandemic Routes

https://simpleflying.com/half-airports-not-recovered-all-pre-pandemic-routes/ 

World's Last Commercial Operator Of Ilyushin Il-96 Cubana de Aviación Has Its Plane Back After 16 Months

https://simpleflying.com/worlds-last-commercial-operator-of-ilyushin-il-96-cubana-de-aviacin-has-its-plane-back-after-16-months/ 

China Eastern Airbus A330 Engine Fanblade Rips Through Casing In Uncontained Failure

https://simpleflying.com/china-eastern-airbus-a330-uncontained-engine-failure/ 

Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, creating the fifth-largest US airline

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/alaska-airlines/alaska-airlines-to-acquire-hawaiian-airlines/ 

Heavy snowfall in Bavaria region forces Munich Airport to shut down

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/munich-muc/heavy-snowfall-at-munich-airport-closed-until-noon-with-further-disruptions-expected/ 

Ryanair discovers fake engine parts in two of its aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-discovers-fake-engine-parts-in-two-of-its-aircraft/ 

Bristow secures early delivery positions with deposit for five Electra eSTOL aircraft

https://50skyshades.com/news/manufacturer/bristow-secures-early-delivery-positions-with-deposit-for-five-electra-estol-aircraft?fbclid=IwAR1MyAyVUPpTeCDO8lWQECXJdkVT2oc-DmumIYS6e7PC9ScCYbWHFMpWjjY