lunes, 29 de marzo de 2010
Lasers make carbon fiber fabrication quicker and easier
http://www.gizmag.com/fraunhofer-laser-carbon-fiber-process/14635/
With the conventional method, completed carbon fiber parts are joined together using glue. With the Fraunhofer process, they're joined by using an infrared laser to melt their touching surfaces, then pressing them together until the melted resin resets. The result, we are told, is "an extraordinarily stable bond."
Before you start envisioning that carbon fiber dinnerware set, however, be advised that this is still all in the prototype phase.
With the conventional method, completed carbon fiber parts are joined together using glue. With the Fraunhofer process, they're joined by using an infrared laser to melt their touching surfaces, then pressing them together until the melted resin resets. The result, we are told, is "an extraordinarily stable bond."
Before you start envisioning that carbon fiber dinnerware set, however, be advised that this is still all in the prototype phase.
Boeing Completes Ultimate-Load Wing Test on 787
Boeing (NYSE: BA) today completed the ultimate-load wing up-bending test on the 787 Dreamliner static test unit. During the testing, loads were applied to the airframe to replicate 150 percent of the most extreme forces the airplane is ever expected to experience while in service. The wings were flexed upward by approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) during the test.
The initial results of the ultimate-load test are positive. More extensive analysis and review are required before the test can be deemed a success.
"The test program has been more robust than any conducted on a Boeing commercial jetliner," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "It has taken countless hours of hard work by the Boeing team and our partners to work through the static test program. Everyone who has been involved in this effort over the past several years should be very proud of their contributions to ensuring the safety of the 787 Dreamliner.
"We are looking forward to the technical team's report on the details of the test results," said Fancher. It will take them several weeks to work through all of the data.
During each second of the more than two-hour test, thousands of data points were collected to monitor the performance of the wing. Key data points are monitored real-time during the test, but all of the data will be evaluated in the weeks ahead.
Boeing press release
domingo, 28 de marzo de 2010
Russian Bombers Enter British Airspace ... Again
On 10th March 2010, two RAF Tornado F3 fighter aircraft of 111(Fighter) Squadron were scrambled from RAF Leuchars (Fife) in the early hours of the morning to intercept two Russian TU-160 BLACKJACK aircraft, which were approx 100nm to the west of Stornaway on the North-West coast of Scotland. The Tornadoes shadowed the Russian ac as they progressed south before the BLACKJACKs turned north, short of the Northern Irish coast, before subsequently exiting UK airspace.
RAF Leuchars fighters have successfully scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft on more than 10 occasions since the start of 2009. The Tornado F3 is planned to go out of RAF Service in 2011; RAF Leuchars will become the RAF's second Typhoon fighter base later this year.
French Authorities To Resume Search For Flight 447 FDR
http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=1a66c461-d3b6-452d-94c3-b54578525aad&Dynamic=1
The French investigative agency BEA says that it will begin a third search next week for the flight data recorder from Air France Flight 447, which went down on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris June 1st of last year. All 228 people on board the airplane were lost.
The French investigative agency BEA says that it will begin a third search next week for the flight data recorder from Air France Flight 447, which went down on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris June 1st of last year. All 228 people on board the airplane were lost.
sábado, 27 de marzo de 2010
La Patrulla Águila recibe el premio Paloma de plata otorgado por la Escuela Universitaria de Turismo de Murcia
La Patrulla Águila compartió el galardón con el Real Casino de Murcia y la Televisión Autonómica 7 RM, que también recibieron de manos de la Secretaria General de la Consejería de Turismo y de la directora académica de la Escuela Universitaria, sendos premios.
Durante la entrega del galardón el coronel director de la Academia General del Aire, Juan Antonio Ortega Vázquez, pronunció unas breves palabras en las que agradeció a los presentes y en especial a la Escuela Universitaria de Turismo, la concesión del premio.
Finalmente los componentes de la Patrulla Águila, encabezados por su Jefe, el comandante Bayardo Abós, posaron con el premio "Paloma de Turismo 2010" ante los numerosos alumnos, los invitados y las cámaras.
Boeing Completes CF-18 Hornet Modernization Project for Canada
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today delivered the 79th -- and final --
upgraded CF-18 Hornet aircraft to the Canadian Department of National
Defence during a ceremony in Mirabel, Quebec, hosted by industry
partner L-3 Communications MAS, who performed final upgrade
installations. The delivery brings the nine-year, two-phased CF-18
Modernization Project to a close.
Phase 1 of the project, completed in 2006, upgraded the Canadian
Hornet fleet's avionics, radar, radio and weapons capabilities. Phase
2 provided the following improvements:
a data link system to ensure Canadian forces are interoperable with
aircraft from the United States and other allied nations
the Boeing Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System to improve weapons targeting
new color cockpit displays to increase situational awareness
an upgraded, chaff-and-flare dispensing electronic warfare system to
improve survivability.
Phase 1 was valued at US$436 million and Phase 2 at $150 million.
Boeing designed the upgrades and completed two prototype aircraft. L-3
Electronic Systems, with locations in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and
Toronto, developed and produced the upgraded crew station displays.
L-3 Communications MAS installed the upgrades on the program's
remaining 77 aircraft.
"Boeing's upgrades to Canada's CF-18 fleet will ensure that this
fighter force will remain effective and operationally credible for
many years to come," said Jim O'Neill, vice president and general
manager, Boeing Integrated Logistics. "Nearly 30 years after the
delivery of the first CF-18 Hornet, Canada's defense forces are better
equipped than ever, with more capability and a fully modernized fleet,
due to the innovative upgrades designed and installed by Boeing and
our partner, L-3 Communications MAS."
upgraded CF-18 Hornet aircraft to the Canadian Department of National
Defence during a ceremony in Mirabel, Quebec, hosted by industry
partner L-3 Communications MAS, who performed final upgrade
installations. The delivery brings the nine-year, two-phased CF-18
Modernization Project to a close.
Phase 1 of the project, completed in 2006, upgraded the Canadian
Hornet fleet's avionics, radar, radio and weapons capabilities. Phase
2 provided the following improvements:
a data link system to ensure Canadian forces are interoperable with
aircraft from the United States and other allied nations
the Boeing Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System to improve weapons targeting
new color cockpit displays to increase situational awareness
an upgraded, chaff-and-flare dispensing electronic warfare system to
improve survivability.
Phase 1 was valued at US$436 million and Phase 2 at $150 million.
Boeing designed the upgrades and completed two prototype aircraft. L-3
Electronic Systems, with locations in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and
Toronto, developed and produced the upgraded crew station displays.
L-3 Communications MAS installed the upgrades on the program's
remaining 77 aircraft.
"Boeing's upgrades to Canada's CF-18 fleet will ensure that this
fighter force will remain effective and operationally credible for
many years to come," said Jim O'Neill, vice president and general
manager, Boeing Integrated Logistics. "Nearly 30 years after the
delivery of the first CF-18 Hornet, Canada's defense forces are better
equipped than ever, with more capability and a fully modernized fleet,
due to the innovative upgrades designed and installed by Boeing and
our partner, L-3 Communications MAS."
"Across all four regions of Canada, Boeing worked with more than 25
Canadian suppliers and organizations through direct and indirect work
packages that were an integral part of Boeing's Industrial and
Regional Benefits program for CF-18 modernization," said Pete
Peterson, country director and vice president in Canada for Boeing
Defense, Space & Security. "All technical program milestones were
completed on schedule and within budget, and we completed industrial
and regional benefits commitments early, making this a truly
successful program."
Boeing has been a major contributor to the Canadian economy since
1919, generating approximately $1 billion in business annually. The
company employs highly skilled workers in Nova Scotia, Quebec,
Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia in support of its
commercial and defense business units. Canada also is home to one of
Boeing's largest international supplier bases, with more than 200
suppliers in every region of the country, providing a diverse mix of
high-value goods and services to Boeing and its customers
viernes, 26 de marzo de 2010
Search teams regroup for third AF447 hunt
Recovery specialists expect to be able to search nearly 80km² (30mi²) of ocean per day during the latest effort to locate the wreck of Air France flight AF447.
jueves, 25 de marzo de 2010
Boeing Highlights BBJ Convertible Airplane and C-17 Globemaster III Capabilities at FIDAE Air Show
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], the world's leading aerospace company, will highlight its commercial and defense capabilities during this year's FIDAE International Air and Space Fair, which begins March 23 in Santiago.
"Boeing stands united with Chile and FIDAE organizers in light of last month's tragic earthquake," said Steve Taylor, president of Boeing Business Jets. "We extend our condolences to all Chilean citizens who have suffered a great loss."
Taylor flew to FIDAE with relief supplies from the United States on a loaned BBJ Convertible. Boeing Business Jets, in partnership with AmeriCares, FEDES (Fundación Educativa para el Desarrollo Económico y Social) and LAN Airlines, delivered more than 11,500 pounds of relief supplies onboard the BBJ Convertible this morning. The supplies included much-needed consumer hygiene products such as soap and diapers in addition to flashlights and water containers. The BBJ Convertible will be on static display during FIDAE.
Boeing's presence at FIDAE also includes flying and static displays of the C-17 Globemaster III – the world's most advanced airlifter.
"The C-17 Globemaster III is recognized as the airlifter of choice for supporting international disaster-relief and humanitarian missions around the world, including the recent tragedies in Chile and Haiti," said Joe McAndrew, Boeing Defense, Space & Security vice president of International Business Development for Europe, Israel and Americas. "We are pleased with the outstanding level of support C-17s have given Chile. Soon after the earthquake, a U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Medical Support team from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, flew to Santiago aboard three C-17s. The Qatar Emiri Air Force and United Kingdom Royal Air Force also delivered relief to Chilean citizens in need of humanitarian aid and medical assistance."
The Boeing exhibit will showcase the 787 Dreamliner and the Next-Generation 737, the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle, and the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet simulator, which consists of a front and rear cockpit and demonstrates the capabilities of both the single-seat E-model and the two-seat F-model.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes will hold a press briefing at 1400 hours on Tuesday, March 23, focusing on 787 and 747-8 flight-test updates, a market update and product family overview. On Wednesday, March 24, a Boeing executive will be among the panel members discussing aviation and the environment at the
International Air Transport Association's "Wings of Change" conference at 1400 hours.
Note: All times listed below are local to Santiago.
- Tuesday, March 23
- 1400: Boeing Commercial Airplanes Briefing – Function Room 2
- Boeing Commercial Airplanes Market Analysis Director Drew Magill provides an updated market overview and information on the 787 and 747-8 flight-test programs.
- Wednesday, March 24
- 1400: Aviation and the Environment, "IATA Wings Of Change" Panel Discussion
- Magill participates as a panelist in this discussion on aviation and the environment.
To Mars and back – as real as it gets
A crew of six, including two Europeans, will soon begin a simulated mission to Mars in a mockup that includes an interplanetary spaceship, Mars lander and martian landscape. The Mars500 experiment, as long as a real journey to Mars, is a test of human endurance.
Excepcional exposición en Sevilla de maquetas de aeronaves construidas en España
Organizada por la Fundación AENA, hoy se inaugura en el Pabellón del Futuro de La Cartuja, en Sevilla, la exposición «Un siglo de industria aeronáutica española», en la que se muestran maquetas de aeronaves construidas en España.
La muestra, que se podrá visitar hasta el 18 abril de forma gratuita, se celebra en el entorno de los actos para conmemorar los cien años de la aeronáutica en la capital andaluza y es un evento de marcado carácter cultural.
Aciturri implanta el sistema Lean Manufacturing en la planta de Aries Complex de Tres Cantos (Madrid)
páginas 2 a 4 del número 20 de su revista Despega
Nothing But Netz: Romania’s New Fighters
That left a small set of options:
- Used F-16 Falcons, from Israel or from other NATO countries, including the USA.
- Mirage 2000s, possibly used, from France.
- Leased JAS-39 Gripens from Sweden. These may be more expensive than used aircraft, but they are far more capable, may offer maintenance cost improvements, and come with industrial offsets and leasing options.
- Russian aircraft with upgraded Western avionics etc., much as Israel did for their Lancers. The MiG-29 is the only modern Russian fighter in Romania's likely cost profile. Downsides include less NATO interoperability during operations outside of Romania, and extra costs per plane due to the required refits
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