miércoles, 14 de marzo de 2018
Stephen Hawking dies aged 76
- http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43396008
- https://newatlas.com/stephen-hawking-dies/53801/
- https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/14/health/stephen-hawking-dead/index.html
- https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/mar/14/stephen-hawking-professor-dies-aged-76
- https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/14/17118570/stephen-hawking-dies
- https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stephen-hawking-dead-obituary_us_55e9fa97e4b03784e275e7c1
- https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/14/obituaries/stephen-hawking-dead.html
martes, 13 de marzo de 2018
Aero started the L-39NG aircraft pre-series production line [video]
Press release
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9pg6uj3268
Aero started the L-39NG aircraft pre-series production line [video]
A project of the new training aircraft L-39NG, the successor to the legendary Albatros, has reached another important milestone. The pre-series production line construction advanced to the stage that allows the launch of the aircraft's airframe assembly.
Aero Vodochody have launched production of a total of four L-39NGs and first assembly for the fuselage and the wing are being built. The first and the fourth aircraft will be used for flight tests, the second one for static tests and the third for fatigue tests. The aircraft will not be prototype but built according to serial production standard further confirming the good progress of the program. The first flight of the new pre-series L-39NG is planned to happen before the end of this year.
“Aero Vodochody is working intensively on its return among leading training aircraft manufacturers. That is the reason why we are now concentrating our capacities mainly on the L-39NG project and its industrialization. Success of the new training aircraft would bring a great benefit not only to Aero Vodochody but also to the entire Czech aviation industry,” said Giorgio Giordo, president of Aero Vodochody. During the last year, Aero completed selection of the key external suppliers for the aircraft production leading to a good combination of international and national partners. “Within the supply chain, about 40 Czech companies has been involved in the L-39NG development and production. After rump up of serial production, the L-39NG program will ensure thousands job positions in Aero and in our suppliers,” added Giuseppe Giordo.
This breakthrough project of the Czech aviation industry enjoys support of the Czech Export Bank that provided a loan for the development of the L-39NG. "Advanced engineering technologies from Vodochody belong the world’s top and the Czech Export Bank is here to support precisely the export of high added-value technologies. At the same time, we are pleased that this way we will support also the entire domestic aviation industry as well as the diversification of the Czech economy exports, because there is a worldwide interest in aircraft from Aero," said CEO and the Chairman of CEB Karel Bureš. Another partner of the L-39NG project is Omnipol that financially contributes to the aircraft’s development and sales.
A favorable opportunity opens up for the training aircraft segment in the world market. A large part of all training fleet must undergo major modernization in the upcoming years as the existing aircraft are about to retire or they do not meet today's flight training requirements. "A view to the 10 to 15 year horizon shows that there will be a need to replace up to 3,000 training aircraft. Our target is to deliver more than 100 L-39NGs in the next 10 years. It is a great chance for the Czech export that has, thanks to the good reputation of Aero Vodochody aircraft and the L-39NG, an opportunity to play a significant role in the world's aviation market once again," added the president of Aero Vodochody Giuseppe Giordo.
About the L-39NG
The L-39NG is a modern and efficient training type aircraft designed as a unified and complex tool for a truly comprehensive training of modern air forces. The aircraft is based on the aerodynamic concept of the original L-39s, but utilizes contemporary technology and equipment. It is powered by a highly modern FJ44-4M engine delivered with the TAP Blue maintenance system, providing its users with unprecedented readiness and predictability of the maintenance cost. The aircraft avionics are prepared for training of future pilots of the fourth and fifth generation aircraft and they can be adapted to a large extend to a customer requirements. The L-39NG is equipped with five hard points for carrying weaponry. A part of the aircraft is also a wide spectrum of simulation technologies, including integration to a highly modern tactical simulation center to increase training efficiency. A strategic partner of the L-39NG project is Omnipol that by 50% financially contributes to the development of the aircraft. More details about the new aircraft can be found on www.l-39ng.aero.
About AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s.
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. focuses on development and production of civilian and military aircraft. It is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest aircraft manufacturers in the world. In the area of proprietary aircraft, Aero is a long-term partner of a number of Army Air Forces and it has a strong position in the market of military training and light combat aircraft. With hundreds of still-in-use L-39s, and in particular thanks to its new L-39NG aircraft, Aero profiles itself as a leader in the world's jet trainer market.
In the field of civil aviation, Aero is a partner to the largest aerospace manufacturers in a wide range of projects. In recent years, it has taken responsibility not only for the production but also for the development of structural parts of aircraft thanks to several risk-sharing programs.
Related:
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Iberia programa 250 vuelos adicionales en agosto a sus destinos más turísticos
Nota de prensa
Iberia operará 250 vuelos adicionales en agosto a sus destinos más turísticos
- Se incrementarán los vuelos a Francia, Grecia, Italia, Croacia, Austria, República Checa, Hungría y Marruecos.
- Además, durante toda la temporada de verano se aumentarán los vuelos a París hasta las 54 frecuencias semanales.
Agosto es el mes de vacaciones por antonomasia en España y, para facilitar los viajes a los destinos estrella, Iberia ha cambiado su estrategia habitual y ha programado 250 vuelos adicionales este año a destinos como Florencia, Venecia, Dubrovnik, Atenas, Praga o Budapest, entre otros.
Italia es uno de los países con mayores incrementos en el mes de agosto. Se aumentarán los vuelos a los cuatro destinos habituales de Iberia: Roma, Milán, Venecia y Florencia, y los vuelos a Catania, que se reanudan a partir del 18 de junio, llegarán hasta los 10 semanales en agosto.
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Destino
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Nº frecuencias semanales
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Incremento
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Roma
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34
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17%
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Milán
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33
|
18%
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Venecia
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28
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12%
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Florencia
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12
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71%
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Catania
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10
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67%
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Croacia será un año más uno de los destinos de moda del verano. Iberia volverá a volar a Dubrovnik, Zagreb y Split, y con el doble de vuelos que el año pasado.
Sin embargo, no habrá que esperar al verano para poder volar directo a Croacia, pues este año se inician los vuelos a Dubrovnik el 8 de abril; el 4 de mayo será el turno de Zagreb y el 1 de junio comenzarán los vuelos a Split.
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Destino
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Nº frecuencias semanales
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Incremento
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Dubrovnik
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16
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60%
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Zagreb
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13
|
225%
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Split
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7
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75%
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Viena, Praga y Budapest son otros tres destinos que este agosto contarán con más vuelos, 14 más que en 2017.
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Destino
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Nº frecuencias semanales
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Incremento
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Viena
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19
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27%
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Praga
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18
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38%
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Budapest
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12
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71%
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Atenas también incrementará sus vuelos hasta un 50 por ciento este mes de agosto, llegando hasta las 21 frecuencias a la semana.
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Destino
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Nº frecuencias semanales
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Incremento
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Atenas
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21
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50%
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El crecimiento no se queda únicamente en Europa. También se incrementarán los vuelos con Marruecos, en concreto con Marrakech, adonde Iberia volará 9 veces a la semana.
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Destino
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Nº frecuencias semanales
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Incremento
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Marrakech
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9
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13%
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Más vuelos también a París
No habrá que esperar a agosto para disfrutar de algunas novedades más; a partir del 25 de marzo, con el inicio de la nueva temporada de verano, se aumentarán los vuelos con París hasta las 54 frecuencias semanales. Iberia Express ofrecerá 14 vuelos a Charles de Gaulle e Iberia 40 al aeropuerto de Orly. Más opciones para viajar a la Ciudad de la Luz y a Disneyland Paris.
Y a partir de junio se adelanta el horario del primer vuelo de la mañana a Zúrich con objeto de ofrecer a los clientes de negocios de una alternativa de salida más temprana, uniéndose así a la tendencia de otros destinos como París, Lisboa y Londres.
India grounds 11 A320 neos with faulty Pratt & Whitney engines
Indian aviation regulator on Monday grounded 11 A320 neo aircrafts powered
by a certain series of Pratt & Whitney engines following instances
of engine failures during flights.Watch video: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/watch-dgca-grounds-11-a320-neos-with-faulty-pratt-whitney-engines/videoshow/63270600.cms
Continue reading: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2018-03-12/india-grounds-11-airbus-a320neos
Continue reading: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2018-03-12/india-grounds-11-airbus-a320neos
KAI to enter commercial MRO business
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a memorandum of agreement with several South Korean companies to establish an MRO business in South Gyeongsang province close to its headquarters in Sacheon. Continue reading https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/kai-to-enter-commercial-mro-business-446714/
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