domingo, 26 de mayo de 2024

Pilot Dies After Spitfire Crashes During Battle Of Britain Event

Saab teases early progress with future fighter concept studies

Honda Aircraft begins transforming Greensboro site for new-jet Echelon’s testing and production

Honda Aircraft arrives at this year's EBACE show deep in development of its new light business jet Echelon, a 2,625nm (4,862km)-range aircraft it says will best other light jets and prove attractive to charter operators.


https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/honda-aircraft-begins-transforming-greensboro-site-for-new-jet-echelons-testing-and-production/158149.article 

Netherlands to ban loudest night flights at Schiphol airport

Paris Orly air controller strike sparks mass flight cancellations over weekend

Heavy-lifting, long-range hydraulic uUAV multirotor flies into production

viernes, 24 de mayo de 2024

IATA - Non-CO2 Emissions - Contrails

Chinese Drills Around Taiwan ‘Cut Off’ its Early Warning Islands; Taipei Aims HF-3 Missiles at PLA Navy

Watch a B-52 Bomber Go Around at RAF Fairford Because of a U-2 on the Runway

Taiwan Deploys Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets As China Launches War Games

80 Years: How South Africa Has Maintained Its C-47 Dakotas Since WW2

Boeing issues 3rd Annual Safety Report

Boeing might still finalise Spirit AeroSystems acquisition by mid-year

DARPA reveals six concepts for new ship-based VTOL

BAE-owned Malloy eyes booming demand for cargo drones

Ryanair maintains faith in first MAX 10 arriving in 1H27

FAA Moves to Accelerate Air Traffic Controller Hiring by Enhancing College Training Program | Federal Aviation Administration

First group of Ukrainian pilots finishes F-16 training in US | Ukrainska Pravda

Airbus lidera el estudio de un gran avión de transporte estratégico (tamaño An-124) - Sandglass Patrol

  • Europa necesita un avión de transporte militar de gran tamaño, hasta ahora se habia confiado, tal vez en exceso, en la disponibilidad barata de los An-124
  • Estados Unidos tampoco tiene sustituto para sus C-5

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-lidera-el-estudio-de-un-gran-avion-de-transporte-estrategico-tamano-an-124/ 

Airbus To Lead European Industry Studies On Strategic Airlifter | Aviation Week Network

EU boosts zero-emission mobility with over €424 million in funding for 42 projects - European Commission

European Commission adopts regulatory package, giving go-ahead for VTOL operations and air taxis | EASA


Airbus to hire 400 British engineers in race against crisis-hit Boeing

jueves, 23 de mayo de 2024

Sikorsky ensaya un «tail sitter» como aeronave VTOL para DARPA

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/sikorsky-ensaya-un-tail-sitter-como-aeronave-vtol-para-darpa/

Airbus fabricará un UH-72 no tripulado para los Marines

US Marine Corps contracts Airbus to demonstrate unmanned UH-72

Poland Buys US-made Radar Aerostats To Monitor Border With Russia

FAA Administrator Sees "Long Road" Ahead To Restore Boeing Safety Culture

How Germany’s civil aerospace sector is transforming for clean future

CFM International’s RISE Program Gains Momentum

As technology testing continues for the RISE program, momentum is growing. Unveiled in 2021 by CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, the program is advancing flight technologies that aim to be 20% more fuel efficient than current commercial engines


https://www.flightglobal.com/paid-content/cfm-internationals-rise-program-gains-momentum/158392.article 

Airbus takes superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further

Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of a future hydrogen-powered aircraft.


https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-airbus-takes-superconductivity-research-for-hydrogen-powered?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus to establish Tech Hub in Japan

Eve Air Mobility and Saudia Technic Sign MOA to Explore MRO Activities and eVTOL Reassembly in Saudi Arabia

Saudi woos electric flying taxi company Archer Aviation as Gulf rivals vie to be aviation hub

Bombardier Defense opens new South Australia office

RAAF flights repatriate more than 100 people from New Caledonia

Skyportz signs deal for 100 ‘automatic’ electric helicopters

Boeing scrubs Starliner launch indefinitely

Boeing's ill-fated Starliner spacecraft has suffered another major setback as NASA announced today that its first crewed launch has been postponed indefinitely. This comes after four launch dates were scrubbed in less than three weeks due to technical issues.

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https://newatlas.com/space/boeing-scrubs-starliner-launch-indefinitely/ 

Sikorsky Flight-Tests Scalable tailsitter VTOL UAS for DARPA Project

Six bidders face off for NATO next-generation rotorcraft concept contracts

La USAF publica nuevas fotos del B-21 durante su campaña de ensayos en vuelo - Sandglass Patrol

B-21 Raider continues flight test, production

miércoles, 22 de mayo de 2024

Shrinking Airplane Seats? Now The FAA Is In The Hot Seat After Years Of Passenger Complaints

5 Fast Facts About The USAF's Next-Gen B-21 Raider Strike Stealth Bomber

Leading Aerospace Companies Collaborate Regarding 100% SAF Compatibility

Airbus using truck as A350 surrogate to explore autonomous taxiing technology

Boeing pledges C$240m to boost aerospace innovation in Quebec

Australia and New Zealand launch military evacuation flights from New Caledonia

Technology enhancements to boost Eurofighter sales appeal, BAE says

Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport sign with Airbus and ZeroAvia for hydrogen hubs at Canadian airports

Airbus, Houston Airports, Center for Houston’s Future join forces to study feasibility of hydrogen hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Airbus, Delta, Plug Power, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport study feasibility of hydrogen hub at world’s busiest airport

Airbus awarded space weather spacecraft mission Vigil

US Army Awards Lockheed Hypersonic Weapon System Deal | DoS Approved NSPA FMS | Boramae Fired IRIS-T

“What did I do wrong?”: the importance of social responsibility highlighted in Frontier Airlines incident

In an era where air travel is an essential part of life for many, the concept of social responsibility within shared spaces such as on aircraft becomes increasingly crucial. This was starkly highlighted by a recent incident aboard a flight, where a passenger's refusal to comply with safety protocols led to significant disruption, […]

Pulsed plasma rocket promises a wild acceleration in space travel

Crisalion Mobility se asocia con Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions


VI&E Solutions y Crisalion Mobility se asocian para analizar y desarrollar proyectos de movilidad



Madrid, 22 de mayo de 2024 — Crisalion Mobility, compañía española de referencia en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones de movilidad eléctrica avanzada eficiente, segura y sostenible, se asocia con Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions para desarrollar y analizar conjuntamente proyectos de movilidad aérea avanzada que incluyan el transporte de mercancías, los servicios médicos de emergencia, la movilidad aérea urbana, la movilidad aérea regional y el turismo.



Los equipos estudiarán los aspectos necesarios para el éxito y la eficacia de las operaciones de la eVTOL Integrity de Crisalion Mobility en los vertipuertos de VI&E Solutions para mejorar aún más la eficacia y la seguridad de las operaciones de movilidad aérea avanzada.



«Estamos encantados de trabajar con Crisalion para poder analizar y estudiar los puntos de encuentro entre su eVTOL Integrity y nuestros sistemas de vertipuertos y también para desarrollar estrategias con el fin de minimizar el impacto medioambiental y superar los estándares de sostenibilidad para reducir aún más nuestra huella medioambiental», señaló Grant Fisk, consejero delegado de VI&E Solutions.



«Estamos muy orgullosos de comenzar esta alianza en Estados Unidos con un socio clave en el mundo de los vertipuertos y las infraestructuras que nos acompañará en la implantación de nuestras soluciones eVTOL. La nueva movilidad representa un ecosistema en el que participarán muchos actores, y para nosotros es un privilegio trabajar con Volatus», indicó, por su parte, Óscar Lara, director de operaciones de Crisalion Mobility.




Sobre Crisalion Mobility

Crisalion Mobility es una compañía española referente en el diseño y desarrollo de soluciones de movilidad eléctrica avanzada, eficiente, segura y sostenible, tanto en aire como en tierra.

Sustentada en tecnología de vanguardia, Crisalion Mobility se compromete a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas y a contribuir a la preservación del medio ambiente a través de soluciones de movilidad inteligente aéreas y terrestres.

Nacida en 2019, y anteriormente conocida como UMILES Next, es una compañía pionera en la doble apuesta por la movilidad eléctrica aérea y terrestre (air&ground) con tecnologías propias ofrece soluciones dirigidas a operadores nacionales e internacionales.

Además, la compañía cuenta con una tecnología patentada única, FlyFree, que maximiza la estabilidad y seguridad de las aeronaves y que ha sido probada con éxito en vuelos europeos.

Antes de 2030 habrá aeronaves eléctricas operando en trayectos urbanos y regionales. Ya existen experiencias de movilidad terrestre autónoma, teledirigida desde un centro de control.

Crisalion Mobility se dedica al desarrollo de soluciones competitivas en los dos ámbitos:

• El primer eVTOL español y uno de los primeros a nivel europeo en realizar pruebas de vuelo reales con éxito.

• El primer prototipo de centro de conducción remota para vehículos terrestres en España, que realizará pruebas en entornos privados reales próximamente.

www.crisalion.com



Sobre Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions

Fundada en 2021, Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions conecta las comunidades con la más avanzada tecnología de infraestructuras eVTOL para garantizar que la sociedad esté preparada para el futuro. VI&E Solutions ofrece tres diseños modulares de vertipuerto y estaciones de carga para vehículos eléctricos en todos los medios: aéreo, terrestre y marítimo. Dado que se adaptan a las necesidades específicas de los clientes e incorporan las últimas tecnologías, su trabajo repercute positivamente en los clientes y las comunidades de todo el mundo a las que dan servicio. Únase al futuro con VI&E Solutions.





Joby Aviation and Mukamalah sign agreement to introduce Joby’s eVTOL aircraft to Saudi Arabia - eVTOL Insights

martes, 21 de mayo de 2024

Aurora da más detalles de su demostrador VTOL de ala y fuselaje integrados (BWB)

Israeli officials take down AP live shot of Gaza, citing new media law | AP News

Photo Emerges Of Ukrainian MiG-29 Equipped With ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoys

Manila receives final pair of T129 ATAKs

Ukrainian Pilots Currently Training On French Air Force Alpha Jet Trainers

RJ100 research aircraft trials technology for quantum-based inertial navigation

Boeing to Invest $240 Million CAD in Québec Aerospace Innovation

Spanish scoopers: a major defense against European wildfire

Saudia Group orders 105 A320neo Family aircraft to support Saudi Arabia’s aviation goals

New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus' Optimate demonstrator

Airbus signs order with LCI and SMFL for 21 latest generation helicopters

Industry leaders advocate for ‘radical collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024

Brussels Airlines eyes Airbus A350 & A321neo for fleet expansion

Singapore B773 near Bangkok on May 21st 2024, severe turbulence kills one and injures 37

RAAF to swap ageing VIP 737s with two MAX 8s

World's first commercial spaceplane in final stages before debut ISS flight

Long-life low-carbon concrete switches 80% of its cement for coal ash

Ejercicios de evaluación del dron español A900 para el Departamento de Defensa de EEUU - YouTube

lunes, 20 de mayo de 2024

Boeing ecoDemonstrator to test technologies to improve cabin recyclability, operational efficiency

Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 7. Open Rotor Propulsive Efficiency

Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 8. Open Rotor technology

China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales

Bezos’ Blue Origin resumes space tourism with latest launch

Fourth U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Lost to Houthi Anti-Aircraft Missile In 6 Months

Chinese Citizen Flies Drone Over JS Izumo, USS Ronald Reagan Aircraft Carriers in Japan

New Image Of China’s J-15D EW Carrier-Based Jet Appears On Social Media: Hint Of Serial Production?

Secondary Cockpit Barriers Finally Become Mandatory On Commercial Aircraft More Than 20 Years After 9/11

The Gulfstream G700 Achieves EASA Certification

WW2 Triple Ace & Experimental Jet Test Pilot Bud Anderson Dies at 102

Ryanair confident its Max 10 deliveries will begin on schedule

Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI sign an MoU for helicopter financing in India

Boeing ecoDemonstrator to test technologies to improve cabin recyclability, operational efficiency

Airbus Innovative aviation liquid hydrogen project launched

Stronger Together: F-35s, F-16s Safeguard NATO’s East

Iran’s President missing after helicopter crash amid heavy fog

Textron eAviation Acquires German Engineering Firm

Textron's eAviation division has acquired Amazilia Aerospace, a German company that specializes in digital flight controls and vehicle management systems (VMS). In a statement issued May 15, Textron eAviation said it now holds "substantially all the assets" of Amazilia, which employs about 30 people at its facilities in Munich. 


https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-05-15/textron-eaviation-acquires-german-engineering-firm 

Lilium Builds Certification Test Facility for eVTOL Aircraft

Gulfstream's G650 Fleet Logs 1M Flight Hours

Video: Hermeus hypersonic aircraft gathers speed with precooler test

Hermeus has stolen another quick march on its way to building a hypersonic aircraft as it begins testing its proprietary precooler on a Pratt & Whitney F100 jet engine that will be installed in the company's Quarterhorse Mk 2 prototype.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/heremeus-hypersonic-aircraft/ 

ADS-B mandate comes into effect in Canadian Domestic Class B Airspace - Skies Mag