lunes, 29 de abril de 2024

German Politicians Stall eVTOL Loan Guarantee Approvals

ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing

Plant 42 breathes new fire into TU-2S Dragon Lady

Hybrid rescue drone flies out to swimmers and becomes a lifebuoy

Who would have thought swarming robo-bees could be so captivating?

Las exigencias operativas de los eVTOL acortan la vida útil de las baterías.

viernes, 26 de abril de 2024

Unconventional technology enhances composites important to automotive, aerospace and renewable energy industries

317th AW completes first C-130J Max Endurance Operation with external fuel tanks

TECNOSEC: 8-9 mayo 2024 III Feria de Altas Tecnologías de Seguridad e Inteligencia, Drones y Antidrones

Grupo Oesía seleccionada por Airbus Defence and Space en España para desarrollar el cifrador para ensayos en vuelo del Eurodrone ~ TEDAE

UK shoots down Houthi missile in first for navy since Gulf War

Anduril y General Atomics pasan a la siguiente fase de UCAV colaborativos - Sandglass Patrol

Eviation rediseña su avión eléctrico Alice de cara a su fabricación en serie - Sandglass Patrol

General Atomics ensaya en vuelo el UAV Mojave con dos miniguns - Sandglass Patrol

jueves, 25 de abril de 2024

[Ucrania] Un ULM SkyRanger convertido en drone kamikaze se ha estrellado sin explotar - Sandglass Patrol

Lockheed Martin Australia and the Department of Defence Sign Strategic Partnership Head Contract to Advance Australia’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence Capability

 https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-04-24-Lockheed-Martin-Australia-and-the-Department-of-Defence-Sign-Strategic-Partnership-Head-Contract-to-Advance-Australias-Integrated-Air-and-Missile-Defence-Capability

El helicóptero compuesto Airbus Racer ha volado por primera vez




https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-helicoptero-compuesto-airbus-racer-ha-volado-por-primera-vez/

Patente rusa para munición merodeadora para ser lanzada desde Su-57 - Sandglass Patrol

GA-ASI Mojave Lights Up the Yuma Desert in Live-Fire Demonstration | General Atomics

Former Boeing manager says workers mishandled parts to meet deadlines

Boeing Statement on U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft Announcement

Eviation reshapes Alice as commuter clears concept design review stage

Shinmaywa to develop unmanned amphibian to deploy autonomous subs

Airbus Helicopters’ Racer is off to a flying start

Airbus Helicopters
' Racer demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, has performed its first flight.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-04-airbus-helicopters-racer-is-off-to-a-flying-start?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

GDHF secures 20 H175s for worldwide lease

London Heathrow passenger numbers hit record – results for Q1 2024

Brussels South Charleroi Airport anticipates over 500,000 passengers for spring break travel

Southern Norway’s airspace closed for several hours this morning due to technical error

Bombardier Continues Evolution with New Brand Identity

Three years after Bombardier emerged as a pure-play company in the business aviation sector, the Montreal-headquartered airframer is rolling out a new brand identity that it says is designed to reinforce its drive toward an "ambitious future" in that market while making a nod to its past.

The logo involves a symbol of what the company calls "Bombardier Mach," with a silhouette of an aircraft breaking the sound barrier and


https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-04-24/bombardier-continues-evolution-new-brand-identity 

Japanese Charter Service Signs Deal with Eve for 50 eVTOL Aircraft

U.S. Navy Assesses Electra eSTOL Aircraft for Ship-based Operations

[Podcast] La fuerza aérea iraní (1): La IRIAF

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-la-fuerza-aerea-irani-1-la-iriaf/

Más de 240 empresas de 26 países inscritas en Aerospace & Defense Meetings-ADM Sevilla 2024, a un mes de su celebración

 https://www.andaluciatrade.es/noticias/mas-de-240-empresas-de-26-paises-inscritas-en-adm-sevilla-noticias-abril-2024/

Jean-Michel Jarre is world first passenger to take off in KleinVision's flying AirCar

» Ryanair Launches New Future Flyer Academy Programme

miércoles, 24 de abril de 2024

US commander sees 'breathtaking' development of China's space power

Boeing’s Spirit AeroSystems talks hit snag over Airbus


Boeing's plan to buy back supplier Spirit AeroSystems has become mired in protracted discussions over pricing for factories that make components for Airbus

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeings-spirit-aerosystems-talks-hit-snag-over-airbus/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Boeing retaliated against its own engineers working for FAA, union says

Boeing’s $3.9 billion cash burn adds urgency to revival plan

US Officials Doubt China’s Stealth Bomber Can Rival American Designs

Unlikely To Fly Again: 5 Fast Facts About Virgin Galactic's Novel LauncherOne Vehicle

How Are Sanctions Hamstringing The Production Of Russia’s Domestic Airliners?

Iran Plays Down Impact Of Israel's Strike On Russian S-300 Radar Air Defense At Isfahan Airport

History: Why Did The UK's Plan To Unite Canada & Australia With Airships Fail?

Boeing CEO Message to Employees: Taking Action to Strengthen Safety and Quality

Boeing Reports First Quarter Results

General Atomics testing gun pod for uncrewed aircraft

No survivors located from crashed C-54 out of Fairbanks

Britten-Norman was bought for £1.1m, administrators disclose

Raytheon Tapped For Zumwalt Modernization | Iran Unveiled Bavar-373 | Spain Acquires Additional NASAMS from Kongsberg

Air traffic controllers in France have called off their strike

French air traffic controllers cancel strike On Wednesday, April 24, the primary union representing French air traffic controllers announced the cancellation of a planned one-day strike focused on wage disputes, following productive discussions with the civil aviation authority. Originally set for Thursday, the strike posed a threat of significant flight cancellations at Paris' major airports, […]

https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/air-traffic-controllers-in-france-have-called-off-their-strike/ 

Robinson Helicopter Acquires UAV Maker Ascent AeroSystems

Ascent is recognized for its compact helicopter drones, designed for a variety of industrial, public safety, and defense applications.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-04-23/robinson-helicopter-acquires-uav-maker-ascent 

Video: Beta Alia nails first manned eVTOL transition to cruise flight

World's most advanced solar sail rockets into space

FlySafair Boeing 737 loses wheel on takeoff from Johannesburg

This Bonkers New X-Plane Uses Holes in Its Wings to Hit Mach Speeds

Who says you need flaps and rudders to fly a jet? Aurora Flight Sciences is working on a new X-65—the latest in the government's long-running experimental X-Plane series—that uses active flow control (AFC) to accomplish all maneuvers

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/bonkers-x-plane-uses-holes-141528769.html


Junkers da un toque más fiel al A-50 original a su ultraligero de aluminio corrugado con un motor radial

martes, 23 de abril de 2024

Russia's Su-57 superfighter: platform for kamikaze drones

The Sukhoi Su-57 is Russia's best fighter. If its creators have their way, the Su-57 could soon also function as a flying launch platform - for disposable drones full of explosives that can find their target autonomously.

https://www-flugrevue-de.translate.goog/militaer/blitz-su-57-erhaelt-neue-waffe-kamikaze-drohne-fuer-russlands-superfighter/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=es&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true 

PLD Space has achieved 120 million euros in funding to date


    Since its foundation, the company has obtained 78 million in funding, in addition to the 42 million awarded by the Plan for Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) for the Spanish space launcher.
    The funds will mainly be allocated to create the first Spanish factory producing space rockets in series, located in Elche (Spain), as well as to expand the team in the areas of production, supply chain and quality.
    Furthermore, the company will be multiplying by five its capacity to test integrated engines and launchers, thereby boasting the biggest private infrastructure in Europe for designing, manufacturing, testing and launching space rockets.
    PLD Space is continuing to work with the French Space Agency CNES to build the MIURA 5 launch base in French Guiana this year.



https://www.pldspace.com/en/news/corporate/pld-space-has-achieved-120-million-euros-in-funding-to-date 

Lockheed Martin eyes Patriot interceptor production in Spain

[España] Prevé la adquisición de siete aeronaves del nuevo modelo DHC 515, una actualización de los Canadair CL-215 y CL-415, por 375 M€

China's highly coveted Atlantic naval base would 'expose' US in 'times of crisis' - World News - News - Daily Express US

The Illusion of Conventional War: Europe Is Learning the Wrong Lessons from the Conflict in Ukraine - Modern War Institute

magniX announces Letter of Intent with Harbour Air for 50 magni650 electric engines

Pelorus Aviation to sell airship cruises and aerial taxi flights

Skills shortage: what can be done right now?

Some 300,000 more pilots, 300,000 more maintenance engineers and 600,000 more cabin crew needed over the next decade, but what skills will be needed to meet aviation's sustainable goals?

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/skills-shortage-what-can-be-done-right-now/ 

Boeing Opens Research & Technology Center in Japan

Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 4. Propulsive efficiency

Bjorn's Corner: New engine development. Part 4. Propulsive efficiency https://leehamnews.com/2024/04/19/bjorns-corner-new-engine-development-part-4-propulsive-efficiency/ 

As Boeing faces new scrutiny, families of MAX crash victims still in limbo

Claims Swirl About Imminent Delivery Of First Batch Of Su-35 Flankers To Iran

Modified Chinese H-6 Bomber Spotted Carrying Mysterious Drone

One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says

The End Of The Road: Inside The French Airport Where Planes Are Recycled

Non-Synchronous Vibration: EASA Calls For New Checks On LEAP 1-A Engine Used On A320neo Family

Boeing Opens Research & Technology Center in Japan

Ukraine aims for transfer of stranded An-124

Ten killed in Malaysian helicopter collision during display practice

UK Ministry of Defence orders more H145 helicopters

DoS Approved BT-67 FMS To Argentina | Lithuania To Spend $16M For Ukraine Rehabilitation | Japan Orders THeMIS

US Navy Accepts First Delivery of T-54A Training Aircraft

Australia won’t expand F-35 fleet, Defence confirms

Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production

GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe

Electra Wins $1.9 Million Army Contract for Wind Tunnel Tests

Beta Achieves Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flight

jueves, 18 de abril de 2024

CRISALION y TECNALIA presentan en Mubil Mobility Expo sus vehículos de conducción remota y automatizada para la movilidad del futuro

 A través de una combinación de inteligencia y conducción automatizada local, manejo remoto de vehículos y seguimiento automatizado de vehículos en modo convoy, desarrollan nuevas tecnologías para impulsar un sector seguro, eficiente, inteligente y sostenible

 

Irún, 17 de abril de 2024. CRISALION, compañía referente en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones de movilidad eléctrica avanzada, eficiente, segura y sostenible, y el centro de investigación aplicada y desarrollo tecnológico TECNALIA han presentado su tecnología Intellydrive, basada en la teleoperación y conducción automatizada a varios vehículos en convoy, en Mubil Mobility Expo, el mayor foro del sur de Europa en movilidad sostenible, que se celebra desde hoy y hasta mañana en el recinto ferial de Gipuzkoa FICOBA. CRISALION y TECNALIA colaboran con el objetivo de desarrollar tecnologías para la movilidad del futuro que harán posible un sector seguro, eficiente, inteligente y sostenible.  

Esta tecnología Intellydrive, en el caso de la movilidad terrestre, combina tecnologías de conducción remota con soluciones de conducción automatizada que permite a los conductores, desde un centro de control, manejar de forma remota los vehículos sin limitación de distancia. Además, se complementa con tecnologías que permiten una conducción automatizada en formación de convoy, también conocido como Platooning. La tecnología permite que dos o más vehículos circulen juntos de forma coordinada y formando un convoy, sin requerir asistencia. El vehículo líder es controlado de forma local o remota, mientras que los situados detrás le siguen de forma automatizada y sin intervención humana.

A través de estas tecnologías, CRISALION y TECNALIA trabajan en vehículos eficientes y eléctricos operados de forma remota con la última tecnología de comunicaciones e interacción natural, diseñados para diferentes operaciones y escenarios de actividad: el transporte de personas y cargo en puertos, transporte en aeropuertos, zonas comerciales e industriales, taxis a demanda, turismo y tours turísticos; logística industrial; entrega de última milla; o reparto en zonas definidas, entre otras soluciones.

Gracias a la inteligencia integrada y a los sistemas de percepción avanzada del entorno incorporados en el vehículo, disponen de capacidad de conducción semiautónoma, con posibilidad de evolucionar hacia un funcionamiento totalmente autónomo cuando la normativa y legislación lo permitan.

Según Mikel Sánchez, director de Movilidad de TECNALIA: “queremos impulsar el sector y ayudar a las empresas a ser más competitivas, con la innovación y la tecnología como herramientas para abordar los retos de movilidad sostenible, cero emisiones y vehículo conectado y autónomo, tanto en el entorno de la fabricación como en el de las infraestructuras asociadas”.

Por su parte, Oscar Lara Rapp, director de Operaciones de CRISALION: “estamos comprometidos en dar un paso más hacia la movilidad del futuro a través de la combinación de tecnologías de conducción remota con soluciones de conducción automatizada para alcanzar una forma de desplazarnos más eficiente y sostenible”.

TECNALIA en Mubil Mobility Expo

Junto al puesto de teleoperación para la conducción de vehículos en remoto y soluciones de automatización, TECNALIA cuenta en su stand con un simulador de conducción. Se trata de una plataforma integral de desarrollo de la Movilidad Cooperativa, Conectada y Automatizada, que funciona no solo como herramienta de validación tecnológica, sino también como instrumento para evaluar la aceptación por parte de los usuarios de estos sistemas.

La empresa gallega Arzeos Aircraft ha presentado su avión ultraligero en AERO

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/la-empresa-gallega-arzeos-aircraft-ha-presentado-su-avion-ultraligero-en-aero/

F-16 pilotado por IA combate contra F-16 pilotado por humano

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/f-16-pilotado-por-ia-combate-contra-f-16-pilotado-por-humano/

[Podcast] Análisis de la defensa israelí del ataque iraní de abril de 2024




https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-analisis-de-la-defensa-israeli-del-ataque-irani-de-abril-de-2024/

Russia says neutralised 20 drones, 2 missiles

Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 3. Propulsive efficiency

Focus on quality not slowing innovation, says GKN

Boeing unlikely to meet FAA’s 90-day deadline for new safety program

B-52s Land At Civilian Airport To Test Their Ability To Operate From Unfamiliar Airfields

Your Quick Guide To Fifth-Generation Fighter Jets

Why the Romanian Air Force is Switching From Russian MiG-21s to US F-16s and F-35s