jueves, 11 de octubre de 2012
Flying in formation in order to reduce fuel consumption
The US Air Force's Air Mobility Command recently conducted flight tests with C-17s flying in formations meant to reduce drag on the trailing aircraft(s), like geese V-shaped migrations. This could save fuel, and continues work started last decade by NASA and Boeing with the Autonomous Formation Flight [PDF]. Researchers from Stanford pitched a similar idea to Airbus 3 years ago, which so far seems to have translated into a CGI with a 2050 horizon.
British Airways vacía Iberia para tomar sus mandos en 2015
Iberia pierde peso dentro del holding IAG. Desde que se fusionó con British Airways, la aerolínea de bandera española ha entrado en números rojos y cada vez tiene menos aviones, plazas y rutas. Este empequeñecimiento progresivo sitúa a la compañía española en clara desventaja de cara a 2015, año clave para el futuro de IAG, porque se clarificará la hegemonía de una compañía sobre otra.
La fusión firmada en 2010 incluye una cláusula que entrega el poder del grupo a la aerolínea que aporte más del 50% de los ingresos y, si Iberia sigue el camino emprendido en 2011, el primer año de la fusión, no tiene muchas papeletas.
La fusión firmada en 2010 incluye una cláusula que entrega el poder del grupo a la aerolínea que aporte más del 50% de los ingresos y, si Iberia sigue el camino emprendido en 2011, el primer año de la fusión, no tiene muchas papeletas.
Alaska Airlines Announce Order for 50 x 737 MAXs and Next-Generation 737s
Largest order in the airline's history provides Alaska the most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes available
SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Alaska Airlines announced today a firm order for 20 737 MAX 8s, 17 737 MAX 9s and 13 Next-Generation 737-900ERs. The order, valued at more than $5 billion at current list prices, is the largest in Alaska Airlines' history.
"This order positions us for growth and ensures that we'll continue to operate the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft available for the foreseeable future. That means our customers will continue to enjoy a comfortable in-flight experience, low fares and excellent on-time performance," Alaska Airlines President and CEO Brad Tilden said. "We value our longstanding relationship with Boeing and look forward to painting 'Proudly All Boeing' on the nose of our aircraft for many, many years into the future."
The 737 MAX is a new-engine variant of the world's best-selling airplane and builds on the strengths of today's Next-Generation 737. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. Airlines operating the 737 MAX will see a 13 percent fuel-use improvement over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes and an 8 percent operating cost per seat advantage over tomorrow's competition.
"The 737 MAX will be a great addition to Alaska Airlines' all-Boeing 737 fleet," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "It will build on the strong record of operational and financial performance that Alaska Airlines has established with the 737 family. This order demonstrates our hometown airline's strong commitment to operate the most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes in the market today and in the future."
Alaska Airlines currently operates 120 Boeing 737s. The new order, plus 25 existing firm delivery positions, gives the carrier the flexibility to manage the size of its fleet to meet air travel demand over the next decade.
The Alaska Airlines order continues the momentum of the 737 MAX in the marketplace. The order brings the total number of 737 MAX orders to date to 858 airplanes.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), together with its partner regional airlines, serves 95 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Alaska Airlines has ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Network Carriers" in the J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Satisfaction Study(SM) for five consecutive years from 2008 to 2012. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines Newsroom at www.alaskaair.com/newsroom.
eputy Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force, Lieutenant General Datuk Roslan Saad, gives the A400M the thumbs up.
Deputy Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Lieutenant General Datuk Roslan Saad, has given the Airbus Military A400M his thumbs up following his test flight of the new generation airlifter in Toulouse, France, recently.
“It was an enormous pleasure to fly the aircraft that it is going to be at the heart of the RMAF´s transport capabilities in future. It is a real ‘pilot´s aircraft’ and I very much look forward to seeing it enter service so that we can apply its capabilities on a wide variety of missions,” said Lieutenant General Datuk Roslan.
The Malaysian Government has ordered four of the A400M. It is expected to take delivery of its first A400M in 2015.
A total of 174 aircraft have so far been ordered by Belgium France, Germany, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
“It was an enormous pleasure to fly the aircraft that it is going to be at the heart of the RMAF´s transport capabilities in future. It is a real ‘pilot´s aircraft’ and I very much look forward to seeing it enter service so that we can apply its capabilities on a wide variety of missions,” said Lieutenant General Datuk Roslan.
The Malaysian Government has ordered four of the A400M. It is expected to take delivery of its first A400M in 2015.
A total of 174 aircraft have so far been ordered by Belgium France, Germany, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
ENAER no cerrará
ENAER no cerrará:
Frente a lo que se ha publicado en un medio digital español, la Fuerza Aérea de Chile no puede tomar ninguna decisión sobre un eventual cierre de ENAER, por la sencilla razón de que el titular de la propiedad es el Ministerio de Economía.
ESA testing materials to shield astronauts from cosmic radiation
ESA testing materials to shield astronauts from cosmic radiation:
With astronauts venturing beyond the protection of Earth’s magnetic field exposed to high levels of cosmic radiation, the European Space Agency (ESA) has teamed with Germany’s GSI (Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung) particle accelerator in the search for materials to shield futures astronauts going to the Moon, the asteroids and Mars, or manning a space station beyond the Moon. Amongst the candidates being assessed are Moon and Mars soil... Continue Reading ESA testing materials to shield astronauts from cosmic radiation
With astronauts venturing beyond the protection of Earth’s magnetic field exposed to high levels of cosmic radiation, the European Space Agency (ESA) has teamed with Germany’s GSI (Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung) particle accelerator in the search for materials to shield futures astronauts going to the Moon, the asteroids and Mars, or manning a space station beyond the Moon. Amongst the candidates being assessed are Moon and Mars soil... Continue Reading ESA testing materials to shield astronauts from cosmic radiation
tus derechos como usuario de transporte aéreo
ceaccu: ¿Piensas "salir volando" este pueste? te recordamos tus derechos como usuario de transporte aéreo: http://t.co/64HuVQKj
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/ceaccu/status/256315963392270337
Original Tweet: http://twitter.com/ceaccu/status/256315963392270337
Bruselas acusa a EE UU de violar la confidencialidad en los documentos sobre el A350 XWB
Bruselas acusa a EE UU de violar la confidencialidad en los documentos sobre el A350 XWB:
Bruselas.- La Comisión Europea acusó el pasado lunes a Estados Unidos de violar la obligación de confidencialidad en la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) al revelar la documentación sobre la financiación del A350 XWB enviada por Airbus a dicha organización.
Bruselas.- La Comisión Europea acusó el pasado lunes a Estados Unidos de violar la obligación de confidencialidad en la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) al revelar la documentación sobre la financiación del A350 XWB enviada por Airbus a dicha organización.
El bloqueo alemán impidió la fusión EADS-BAE Systems
El bloqueo alemán impidió la fusión EADS-BAE Systems:
Madrid.- El bloqueo de Alemania impidió la fusión entre EADS y BAE Systems. Ambas compañías anunciaron ayer oficialmente la conclusión de las negociaciones sin éxito. No quisieron pedir una ampliación del plazo otorgado por el regulador británico que expiró ayer.
Madrid.- El bloqueo de Alemania impidió la fusión entre EADS y BAE Systems. Ambas compañías anunciaron ayer oficialmente la conclusión de las negociaciones sin éxito. No quisieron pedir una ampliación del plazo otorgado por el regulador británico que expiró ayer.
miércoles, 10 de octubre de 2012
Redbull Stratos: next attempt will be on Sunday, Oct. 14th.
Next weather window to launch Felix Baumgartner opens Sunday, Oct. 14th.
BAE Systems and EADS end discussions regarding possible combination
Press Release
Following the announcements made by BAE Systems plc ("BAE Systems") and EADS N.V. ("EADS") on 12 September 2012 in relation to a possible combination of their businesses through a dual listed company structure, BAE Systems and EADS announce that they have decided to terminate their discussions.
BAE Systems and EADS believe that the merger was based on sound industrial logic. It represented a unique opportunity to create a combination from two strong and successful companies greater than the sum of the parts. The merger would have produced a combined business that would have been a technology leader and a greater force for competition and growth across both the commercial aerospace and defence sectors and which would have delivered tangible benefits to all stakeholders. Discussions with the relevant governments had not reached a point where both companies could fully disclose the benefits and detailed business case for this merger. BAE Systems and EADS are, however, confident that these would have provided a strong case to take to their shareholders
As between themselves, BAE Systems and EADS had agreed the principal terms of the merger, subject to the approval of their respective Boards, including:
The commercial terms of the merger;
The legal structure of the merger;
Governance arrangements which would enable the combined business to operate in a normal commercial manner;
A unified management and Board structure;
The strategy for the combined business;
Near-term dividend policy;
The cost saving and revenue benefits of the combination and associated implementation plan.
From the outset of discussions between the parties, both BAE Systems and EADS were clear that they would proceed with a merger of their businesses only if a transaction structure could be created that aligned the interests of the parties' stakeholders and received their support. BAE Systems and EADS worked constructively to deliver such a structure.
Notwithstanding a great deal of constructive and professional engagement with the respective governments over recent weeks, it has become clear that the interests of the parties' government stakeholders cannot be adequately reconciled with each other or with the objectives that BAE Systems and EADS established for the merger. BAE Systems and EADS have therefore decided it is in the best interests of their companies and shareholders to terminate the discussions and to continue to focus on delivering their respective strategies.
Ian King, Chief Executive of BAE Systems, today said:
"We are obviously disappointed that we were unable to reach an acceptable agreement with our various government stakeholders. We believe the merger presented a unique opportunity for BAE Systems and EADS to combine two world class and complementary businesses to create a world leading aerospace, defence and security group.
However, our business remains strong and financially robust. We continue to see opportunities across our platforms and services offerings and in the various international markets in which we operate. We remain committed to delivering total shareholder value and look to the future with confidence."
Tom Enders, Chief Executive of EADS, today said:
"I'd like to thank everybody who supported us, in particular all the colleagues at BAE Systems and EADS for all their hard work and dedication to this project in recent months. A special thank-you goes to Ian King for his trust and partnership. It is, of course, a pity we didn't succeed but I'm glad we tried. I'm sure there will be other challenges we'll tackle together in the future. EADS will continue on its international growth path and our shareholders can continue to expect profitable growth, excellent liquidity and programme execution based on a strong order book."
This announcement, which is being made with EADS consent, is made in accordance with Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Takeover Code").
A copy of this announcement will be made available on BAE Systems' website atwww.baesystems.com and EADS's website at www.eads.com
Following the announcements made by BAE Systems plc ("BAE Systems") and EADS N.V. ("EADS") on 12 September 2012 in relation to a possible combination of their businesses through a dual listed company structure, BAE Systems and EADS announce that they have decided to terminate their discussions.
BAE Systems and EADS believe that the merger was based on sound industrial logic. It represented a unique opportunity to create a combination from two strong and successful companies greater than the sum of the parts. The merger would have produced a combined business that would have been a technology leader and a greater force for competition and growth across both the commercial aerospace and defence sectors and which would have delivered tangible benefits to all stakeholders. Discussions with the relevant governments had not reached a point where both companies could fully disclose the benefits and detailed business case for this merger. BAE Systems and EADS are, however, confident that these would have provided a strong case to take to their shareholders
As between themselves, BAE Systems and EADS had agreed the principal terms of the merger, subject to the approval of their respective Boards, including:
The commercial terms of the merger;
The legal structure of the merger;
Governance arrangements which would enable the combined business to operate in a normal commercial manner;
A unified management and Board structure;
The strategy for the combined business;
Near-term dividend policy;
The cost saving and revenue benefits of the combination and associated implementation plan.
From the outset of discussions between the parties, both BAE Systems and EADS were clear that they would proceed with a merger of their businesses only if a transaction structure could be created that aligned the interests of the parties' stakeholders and received their support. BAE Systems and EADS worked constructively to deliver such a structure.
Notwithstanding a great deal of constructive and professional engagement with the respective governments over recent weeks, it has become clear that the interests of the parties' government stakeholders cannot be adequately reconciled with each other or with the objectives that BAE Systems and EADS established for the merger. BAE Systems and EADS have therefore decided it is in the best interests of their companies and shareholders to terminate the discussions and to continue to focus on delivering their respective strategies.
Ian King, Chief Executive of BAE Systems, today said:
"We are obviously disappointed that we were unable to reach an acceptable agreement with our various government stakeholders. We believe the merger presented a unique opportunity for BAE Systems and EADS to combine two world class and complementary businesses to create a world leading aerospace, defence and security group.
However, our business remains strong and financially robust. We continue to see opportunities across our platforms and services offerings and in the various international markets in which we operate. We remain committed to delivering total shareholder value and look to the future with confidence."
Tom Enders, Chief Executive of EADS, today said:
"I'd like to thank everybody who supported us, in particular all the colleagues at BAE Systems and EADS for all their hard work and dedication to this project in recent months. A special thank-you goes to Ian King for his trust and partnership. It is, of course, a pity we didn't succeed but I'm glad we tried. I'm sure there will be other challenges we'll tackle together in the future. EADS will continue on its international growth path and our shareholders can continue to expect profitable growth, excellent liquidity and programme execution based on a strong order book."
This announcement, which is being made with EADS consent, is made in accordance with Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Takeover Code").
A copy of this announcement will be made available on BAE Systems' website atwww.baesystems.com and EADS's website at www.eads.com
Update: Curiosity object probably plastic
Update: Curiosity object probably plastic:
The object that NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover found on Sunday is probably a piece of plastic that fell off the unmanned exploration vehicle. According to mission control at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at Pasadena, California, the object is “benign” and poses no likely threat to continuing the mission. However, the JPL rover team has not yet definitely identified the object and will continue investigating for another day... Continue Reading Update: Curiosity object probably plastic
The object that NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover found on Sunday is probably a piece of plastic that fell off the unmanned exploration vehicle. According to mission control at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at Pasadena, California, the object is “benign” and poses no likely threat to continuing the mission. However, the JPL rover team has not yet definitely identified the object and will continue investigating for another day... Continue Reading Update: Curiosity object probably plastic
SpaceX Dragon capsule berths with ISS
SpaceX Dragon capsule berths with ISS: A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying supplies has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), three days after a problematic but successful...
Rusia ha firmado con Irak contratos de armamento por más de 3.000 millones de euros
Rusia ha firmado con Irak contratos de armamento por más de 3.000 millones de euros:
Se trata principalmente de sistemas antiaéreos de cañón-misil Pantsir, unos 50 sistemas, y 30 helicópteros de ataque Mi-28NE.
EADS - BAE Systems: NO habrá fusión
EADS - BAE Systems: NO habrá fusión:
Ambas compañías han confirmado hoy el fracaso de la operación de fusión. La falta de un acuerdo político entre los gobiernos implicados ha sido el principal motivo: a las fuertes presiones de EEUU y a la negativa alemana. Además“El consejo de administración de BAE había impuesto ciertas condiciones para que el acuerdo prosperase: limitar el porcentaje de participación de los gobiernos francés y alemán hasta el 9%, y que estos dos países no votasen en bloque sobre eventuales contratos”
Ambas compañías han confirmado hoy el fracaso de la operación de fusión. La falta de un acuerdo político entre los gobiernos implicados ha sido el principal motivo: a las fuertes presiones de EEUU y a la negativa alemana. Además“El consejo de administración de BAE había impuesto ciertas condiciones para que el acuerdo prosperase: limitar el porcentaje de participación de los gobiernos francés y alemán hasta el 9%, y que estos dos países no votasen en bloque sobre eventuales contratos”
Fwd: ANA announces shortlist for aircraft body design contest Commemorating the 60th anniversary of ANA
ANA announces shortlist for aircraft body design contest
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of ANA
TOKYO October 9, 2012 – ANA Group, Japan's largest airline group, today announces the shortlisted entries in its competition to paint a new design for the Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The competition, which took place in September, was a way of showing ANA's gratitude to its customers for their support over the past six decades. ANA received 7,042 submissions from 36 countries.
The winning design will be voted on through a special online site by ANA passengers and ANA employees -- votes will be cast between 9th and 21st October 2012 via the special online site:http://ana60thcontest.jp/. The winning design will be announced on 1st December 2012. The design will then be painted onto one of the 767s in the ANA fleet.
ANA will celebrate its 60th anniversary in December 2012.
About ANA Group
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is the ninth largest airline in the world by revenues and the largest in Japan by passenger numbers. Founded in 1952, it flies today to 76 domestic and international cities in a fleet of 231 aircraft serving a network of 174 routes. ANA has 33,000 employees and operates about 1,000 flights a day. In 2011, it carried 43 million passengers and generated revenues of $17.1 bn. ANA has been a core member of Star Alliance since 1999 and launched a joint-venture with United Airlines on trans-Pacific and Asia routes in April 2011; ANA launched a joint-venture with Lufthansa on Japan-Europe routes in October 2011. ANA has more than 23 million members belong to its Frequent Flyer Program (ANA Mileage Club). ANA is the launch customer for the world's newest and most advanced passenger aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
España y EEUU firmarán hoy en la sede de la OTAN la inclusión de la base de Rota en el Sistema de Defensa Antimisiles
España y EEUU firmarán hoy en la sede de la OTAN la inclusión de la base de Rota en el Sistema de Defensa Antimisiles:
Tras negociar durante nueve meses los términos, el ministro español de Defensa, Pedro Morenés, y el secretario de Defensa estadounidense, Leon Panetta, firmarán hoy el nuevo Convenio sobre cooperación para la Defensa entre España y Estados Unidos en el que se fijan las bases para la inclusión de la base naval de Rota en el escudo antimisiles de la OTAN.
Turkish Airlines orders another 15 Airbus A330 aircraft
Efficient reliable A330 family remains the popular choice
Blagnac, 09 October 2012
Turkish Airlines has placed an order for 15 A330-300s, their seventh order for the A330 family of aircraft and their twentieth Airbus order overall. The aircraft will be operated on medium and long haul routes from the Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines placed their first order with Airbus in 1984, and now operate 101 Airbus aircraft including 17 A330 Family aircraft.
“The efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal of our in-service A330’s make them a cornerstone of the Turkish Airlines medium and long haul operations” said Dr Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines. “The new order will allow us to continue our strategy of growth and fleet renewal with an aircraft we know to be both reliable and profitable.”
“Airbus and Turkish Airlines have a long history of partnership, and we are proud to be celebrating our twentieth order together,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers “The efficiency, reliability and comfort provided by the A330 continues to delight customers and passengers worldwide and will do so for many years to come.”
Airbus aircraft share a unique cockpit and operational commonality, allowing airlines to use the same pool of pilots, cabin crews and maintenance engineers, bringing operational flexibility and resulting in significant cost savings. Airbus is the leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats
The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes Freighter, VIP, and Military Transport/Tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,200 orders, with around 900 aircraft flying with some 90 operators worldwide. Ever since the original version of the A330-300 entered service, the hallmark has been its very efficient operating economics. Thanks to the introduction of numerous product improvements, it still remains the most cost-efficient and capable aircraft in its class, and the family is achieving average dispatch reliability above 99 percent.
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