New heat-free plant press yields biofuel and antivirals

Before plant material can be turned into biofuel to power things like giant jets and speedy motorcycles, a significant amount of moisture must be removed from it, which often requires both mechanical pressing and thermal drying. Researchers from Japan have figured out a way to eliminate the thermal part of the process, leading to the extraction of water-soluable antiviral compounds from cedar and ginger while turning the plants into clean, efficient fuels.

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https://newatlas.com/science/heat-free-plant-press-biofuel-antivirals/ 

Stellantis va construire les taxis volants électriques d’Archer

https://www.sudouest.fr/economie/auto-moto/stellantis-va-construire-les-taxis-volants-electriques-d-archer-13564316.php 

CNN Exclusive: A single Iranian attack drone found to contain parts from more than a dozen US companies | CNN Politics

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/04/politics/iranian-drone-parts-13-us-companies-ukraine-russia/index.html 

End of an era as the Navy’s first F-35 pilot retires

Fleet Air Arm legend Commander Ian Tidball has flown his final flight for the Royal Navy.

His 32-year career as a pilot has seen him spend 4,111 hours – more than 171 days – in the skies in 35 different types of aircraft.

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2023/january/03/20230103-end-of-an-era-as-the-navys-first-f35-pilot-retires 

Japanese Fighters Intercept China's High-Flying WZ-7 Drone For First Time

China's diamond-wing WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drones have suddenly expanded their operations, which is likely a sign of what's to come. 

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/japanese-fighters-intercept-chinas-high-flying-wz-7-drone-for-first-time 

EHang announces strategic partnership with Qingdao West Coast New Area - Vertical Mag

https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/ehang-announces-strategic-partnership-with-qingdao-west-coast-new-area/ 

10 weird things about Space's Starlink internet satellites

https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites-10-weird-things 

S. Korea, US discussing joint nuclear exercises

Seoul and Washington are discussing joint planning and exercises involving US nuclear assets to counter growing threats from the nuclear-armed North, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has said. In an interview with the Chosun Ilbo newspaper published Monday, Yoon said the United States' existing "nuclear umbrella" and "extended deterrence" were no longer enough to reassure South Koreans

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/S_Korea_US_discussing_joint_nuclear_exercises_999.html 

Outlook 2023: ramping up production at Airbus

Leeham News in addition to Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin, may now be found on Post.news here and on Mastodon here. Subscription Required By Vincent Valery and Scott Hamilton Introduction   Jan. 2, 2023, © Leeham News: LNA wrote a... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/01/02/outlook-2023-ramping-up-production-at-airbus/ 

Aeroflot Buys 10 Leased Boeing 777s That Won't Be Returned

https://simpleflying.com/aeroflot-buys-10-leased-boeing-777s-wont-be-returned/ 

Four dead after two helicopters collide near Sea World on the Gold Coast - ABC News

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-02/gold-coast-helicopter-major-incident/101822136 

Black Swan: World's first 'cargo drone airline' aims to fly in early 2023

https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-first-cargo-drone-airline-2023 

2022's Most Notable Airworthiness Directives

https://simpleflying.com/most-notable-airworthiness-directives-2022/ 

Leaders Of The Pack: The eVTOL Landscape At The Start Of 2023

https://simpleflying.com/leaders-evtol-landscape-start-of-2023/ 

Qatar Airways Flight Celebrates New Year Doing Circles Over Brisbane Due To 'Something Hanging From The Wing'

Passengers hoping for an uneventful flight from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) were surprised when the crew noticed 'something hanging from the wing.'

https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-emergency-brisbane/ 

Enrique Piñeyro Decorates Boeing 787 In Tribute To Protestors In Iran

Argentinian filmmaker and pilot Enrique Piñeyro has updated his Boeing 787's livery with images of Mahsa Amini and Amir Nasr Azadani in an attempt to draw attention to the ongoing crisis in Iran. The announcement comes as Mr. Piñeyro's humanitarian organization Solidaire continues to use the 787 for the safe evacuation and relocation of refugees from around the world.

https://simpleflying.com/solidare-boeing-787-special-livery-iran-revolution/ 

Aeroflot expands aircraft MRO capabilities

https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-expands-aircraft-mro-capabilities/ 

UAVs deliver cargo to US Navy ship at sea for first time

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/uavs-deliver-cargo-to-us-navy-ship-at-sea-for-first-time/151492.article 

FAA issues Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747 fuel tank issue

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/faa-issues-airworthiness-directive-for-boeing-747-fuel-tank-issue/151494.article 

United confirms it will park up to 38 Embraer E175 jets in favour of Mesa CRJ900s

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/united-confirms-it-will-park-up-to-38-embraer-e175-jets-in-favour-of-mesa-crj900s/151495.article