viernes, 29 de enero de 2021

UK: first training course for flying drones beyond line of sight

The course is so specialised the training is done by former RAF and Royal Navy fighter pilots – along with ex-Army Air Corps helicopter pilots and Civil Aviation Authority examiners - who work for top drone training company Flyby Technology (www.bvlosdronetraining.com) and is recognised as a game-changer for how drones will be used in the future worldwide. continue reding http://uasmagazine.com/articles/2255/civilians-and-ex-fighter-pilots-train-for-mercy-missions

Chinese H-6 Bombers Heard On Radio Confirming Orders For Simulated Attack On U.S. Aircraft Carrier Near Taiwan

https://theaviationist.com/2021/01/29/chinese-h-6-bombers-heard-on-radio-confirming-orders-for-simulated-attack-on-u-s-aircraft-carrier-near-taiwan/

Electric aviation: BYE Aerospace starts series production for eFlyer 2

https://youtu.be/REdh3Q4cPuE

 

Bye Aerospace on Leading the Electric Revolution from Bye Aerospace on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 press release

https://byeaerospace.com/production-start-for-eflyer-2/

 



Bye Aerospace’s All-Electric eFlyer 2 Fuselage Assembly Contract Work Begins

DENVER, Colorado – January 26, 2021 – Bye Aerospace announced that production has commenced on Serial #001 for its two-seat all-electric eFlyer 2. The company is in the process of obtaining FAA Part-23 certification for the eFlyer 2 for the professional flight training mission.

George E. Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace, said the company has contracted with Composites Universal Group (CUG) to begin assembly of the production eFlyer 2 fuselage, the first major component being assembled.

“We continue to make advances in the certification process,” Bye said. “These activities commence production of the first conforming eFlyer 2, the first of three planned conforming eFlyer 2 aircraft that will be used to help complete final FAA certification. We look forward to working with Steve Ruege and the team at CUG.”

“Composites Universal Group is extremely proud to have been selected by George and the team at Bye Aerospace to begin tooling and construction for the all-carbon fiber fuselage for Serial #001 of the eFlyer 2 aircraft,” said Steve Ruege, CEO of CUG. “We all feel here at CUG that Bye Aerospace has absolutely hit a home run with this next-generation all-electric aircraft design. We are very excited about working collaboratively with the Bye Aerospace team to achieve FAA certification and commencing production.”

Bye Aerospace’s current and future families of aircraft feature engineering, research and electric aircraft solutions designed to specifically address compelling market needs. Benefits include five-fold lower operating costs, no CO2 emissions, and decreased noise. Bye Aerospace estimates the eFlyer will eventually eliminate the release of millions of metric tons of CO2 each year as its deliveries begin and the general aviation fleet is replaced. 



About Bye Aerospace, Inc.

Based in Denver, Colorado, Bye Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacture of electric aircraft, including the eFlyer family of aircraft. Bye Aerospace, named “2020 Small Business of the Year” by the Aurora, Colo. Chamber of Commerce and recognized as “Most Innovative” in the 2020 Made in Colorado awards sponsored by ColoradoBiz magazine, was founded by George E. Bye, who is also Chairman and CEO.


About CUG

CUG was founded in 1994 by Charles Harrison and Steve Ruege to provide affordable, high-quality composite tools, components and assemblies to the experimental aircraft industry. Industry customers include aerospace, transportation, wind energy, industrial, marine, space, UAV, automotive and large-scale custom tooling and prototyping. CUG received AS9100 certification in 2010. For more information: http://www.compositesuniversal.com/index.html

 

ÉXITOS ANDALUCES: Hispano Aeronáutica, con una cuota de exportación del 70%, se abre a los mercados de Oriente Medio y Oceanía

Nota de prensa
 


El sector exterior andaluz ha demostrado su competitividad como motor de crecimiento económico. Ahora más que nunca, Andalucía se mantiene como una de las comunidades más exportadoras de España, con unas exportaciones de 25.206 millones en los once primeros meses de 2020, y un superávit comercial de 2.583 millones de euros.

De esta fortaleza, son responsables empresas andaluzas de éxito internacional como Hispano Aeronáutica (ver el video), una compañía sevillana especializada en la gestión de proveedores e internacionalización de grandes fabricantes y pymes, siendo conector y nexo entre clientes y proveedores. Ubicada en el Parque Tecnológico Aerópolis de Sevilla (La Rinconada), centra su actividad en el sector aeroespacial, pero también presta servicio a otros ámbitos como el químico, el industrial o el ferroviario.
 

La compañía nació hace 15 años con una clara vocación internacional. "Nacimos para exportar", asegura Ramón Rodríguez, fundador y consejero delegado de Hispano Aeronáutica. Una prueba de ello es que la primera misión comercial de la compañía fuera a mercados internacionales de la mano de Extenda.

Hispano Aeronáutica cuenta con clientes internacionales de primer nivel, entre los que destacan los principales fabricantes aeronáuticos del mundo como Airbus, Boeing o Embraer, a los que conecta con la amplia cadena de suministros del sector existente en Andalucía. Actualmente, el 70% de las ventas de la compañía proceden de mercados exteriores, de forma que llega a todos los continentes, destacando su actividad en países de Latinoamérica, así como en Marruecos, Canadá y Estados Unidos. Precisamente, en este último país, Hispano Aeronáutica ha firmado un contrato por valor de 20 millones de euros, principal hito de la empresa hasta el momento.

Los planes de presente y futuro de Hispano Aeronáutica pasan por incrementar su presencia en Oriente Próximo y Oceanía, así como diversificar a otros sectores potenciales más allá del aeronáutico.

En esta trayectoria internacional, Hispano Aeronáutica ha colaborado con Extenda, a través de sus diferentes servicios, como misiones comerciales e inversas o promoción en ferias y eventos internacionales. "De cara a exportar es importante utilizar las herramientas existentes en nuestra región y Extenda es una de estas. Te facilita distribuir tu producto donde quieres. Es fundamentar tener este tipo de herramientas y apoyos", comenta Ramón Rodríguez, consejero delegado de la compañía sevillana.

 

Descubre este caso de éxito en vídeo en Extenda TV:
https://www.extenda.es/extendatv/video_listing/hispano-aeronautica/


[Podcast] Pilotando el tema: Descripción de Capítulo Ocho - De aviones y pilotos polacos


https://www.ivoox.com/capitulo-ocho-de-aviones-pilotos-polacos-audios-mp3_rf_64613197_1.html


Enfermedades, pandemias, cuarentenas, mudanzas, nevadas... todo lo que tenía que pasar para retrasarnos en este nuevo Capítulo ha tenido que pasar. Regresamos con un especial sobre la Fuerza Aérea polaca, y sus vicisitudes a lo largo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Como siempre os recordamos, no os olvidéis de enviar vuestras preguntas, sugerencias o comentarios en Twitter: @PilotandoT, en nuestro Blog: pilotandoeltema.blogspot.com, o directamente en iVoox y en Apple Podcast buscando "Pilotando el Tema".

Invitado: Ignacio Del Horno
Locución: José Manuel, Pedro & Luisfe
Sintonías: Esteban Barajas

jueves, 28 de enero de 2021

Boeing 737-10 processes to undergo revision after EASA's Max scrutiny

Air Force finishes structural upgrades to 247 F-22s

Airbus studies “Moon Cruiser” concept for ESA’s cis-lunar transfer vehicle - Space - Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2021/01/airbus-studies-moon-cruiser-concept-for-esas-cislunar-transfer-vehicle.html 


Versatile, autonomous logistics vehicle to support future lunar missions based on heritage from Orion ESM and ATV

Toulouse, 28 January 2021 - Airbus has been awarded a CLTV (Cis-Lunar Transfer Vehicle) study for a "Moon Cruiser" by the European Space Agency (ESA). According to the study concept (two parallel Phase A/B1), the CLTV is a versatile, autonomous logistics vehicle that could, for example, provide timely and efficient support to NASA and ESA in the implementation of the future Artemis Moon missions. The spacecraft will be based on existing and proven technologies and will complement the multipurpose European Large Logistic Lander (EL3).

The execution of lunar missions, including landing on the Moon and setting up upcoming lunar space station, Gateway, is a complex and challenging task for the international community. It requires a precisely planned chain of supply and logistics missions. The Airbus Moon Cruiser concept supports these challenges in several ways:

·         Gateway logistics: the CLTV can transport cargo or fuel for refuelling in lunar orbit and to the Gateway, the international project led by the two main contributors NASA (United States) and ESA (Europe), supporting a sustainable presence on the Moon and exploration beyond and a pillar of NASA's Artemis programme.

·         Transfer of a large Lunar Module into Low Lunar Orbit: The CLTV is required to fly a lander or an ascent stage between the Gateway and the low lunar orbit, to perform landing and ascent missions with larger and more extensive services

·         CLTV's versatility will also allow it to support missions to post-ISS orbital infrastructure in LEO as well as missions in the field of GEO satcom servicing.

The CLTV's design allows multiple mission types to be carried out with a single vehicle and is compatible with various launchers. Airbus' solution is a mature, versatile and modular concept based on a large portfolio of mission and vehicle designs for Human Space-flight and Exploration built by Airbus for ESA including the Orion European Service Module (ESM), as well as five successful Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) space transporter missions, carrying a total of around 30 tonnes of cargo into space.

"With the Airbus Moon Cruiser concept for CLTV, we are establishing the first building blocks for humans and machines to work together all the way between the Earth and the Moon. CLTV can serve Gateway logistics and add value to the EL3 Large Lunar Lander by enabling additional missions, whether standalone for Europe or as part of wider international co-operation," said Andreas Hammer, Head of Space Exploration at Airbus.

The CLTV can be launched on Ariane 6, and it could transport a module of over 4.5 tonnes to the Gateway. The European Space Agency ESA could deploy the CLTV in the second half of the decade and it is planned that the CLTV will literally "cruise" on a direct flight path to the Moon.

The target is to validate the following, implementation phase (B2/C/D) of CLTV at the next Ministerial Council in 2022, with the aim of launching in 2027.

Airbus is building the European Service Module for ESA for the new NASA spacecraft Orion, the central spacecraft of future NASA space exploration. The first service module has already been delivered to NASA by Airbus. A second service module is currently being built at Airbus in Bremen. The first launch for Orion - a test flight without astronauts - will take Orion into a lunar orbit and back to Earth under the Artemis I mission and is scheduled for 2021. 

@esascience @AirbusSpace #Moondelivery #ExploreFarther #SpaceMatters



More than half of world's airline pilots no longer flying - survey | Reuters

A poll of nearly 2,600 pilots by UK-based GOOSE Recruitment and industry publication FlightGlobal, released on Thursday, found only 43% were doing the job they had trained for, with 30% unemployed, 17% furloughed and 10% in non-flying roles.


https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-pilots/more-than-half-of-worlds-airline-pilots-no-longer-flying-survey-idUSKBN29X2B2 

GKN Leads Hydrogen Propulsion Plan For Sub-Regional Aircraft

Terrafugia Announces FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate - Terrafugia

https://terrafugia.com/all/press-releases/terrafugia-announces-faa-special-light-sport-airworthiness-certificate/ 




Woburn, MA – January 26, 2021 – Terrafugia, Inc. announced today that it has reached a
significant milestone by obtaining an FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness
certificate for its Transition® roadable aircraft.

As a unique integration of a two-seat aircraft and an automobile, the Transition® is designed to
meet safety standards from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National
Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The vehicle that received the certificate is legal for flight and represents the initial version of the
Transition® roadable aircraft. Terrafugia will produce and sell additional initial (flight-only)
versions to interested parties and will evolve the driving portion of the Transition® design, with
the goal of being legal both in the sky and on local roads in 2022.

"We are excited to have reached our goal of an airworthiness certificate for the initial version,"
said Kevin Colburn, Vice President and General Manager of Terrafugia. "During an extremely
challenging pandemic year, our team remained focused, improved our quality system,
completed the critical aspects of the design, built the vehicle, completed 80 days of flight testing,
delivered 150 technical documents, and successfully passed the FAA audit. This is a major
accomplishment that builds momentum in executing our mission to deliver the world's first
practical flying car."

 



About the Transition®
The initial version of the Transition® provides pilots and flight schools with an aircraft featuring
enhanced safety capabilities and the latest avionics. Powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912iS Sport
fuel-injected engine with a 2,000 hr TBO, the vehicle has a flight speed of 100 mph and runs on
either premium gasoline or 100LL airplane fuel. Standard features include a Dynon Skyview
avionics package, an airframe parachute, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, a rigid carbon fiber
safety cage, and folding wings to allow storage in a single-car garage.



About Terrafugia, Inc.
Terrafugia, Inc., a leader in the aviation and mobility revolution, is developing innovative
transportation technologies. Terrafugia's team of experienced engineers, designers,
technicians, and business professionals combines aviation and automotive expertise to pursue
the future of personal transportation.

Boeing Doesn’t Think Hydrogen Will Power Its Next Aircraft

Germany May Ban Almost All Air Travel

miércoles, 27 de enero de 2021

Ferrovial and Lilium to develop US Vertiport Network - Lilium

Press release

https://lilium.com/newsroom-detail/ferrovial-and-lilium-develop-us-vertiport-network 


  • Ferrovial and Lilium will collaborate on 10+ vertiports in the US
  • Zero-carbon vertiports to provide green, high speed, affordable services to connect communities



Austin, Texas/Munich, Madrid, 27 January 2021 – Ferrovial, a global leading infrastructure operator, and Lilium, the aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet aircraft and service, have signed a framework agreement to develop a network of at least ten vertiports. The zero-carbon infrastructure and services will cover strategic locations in all major cities across Florida. This partnership seeks to provide an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative transport network connecting locations across Florida.

Vertiports are a key component in realizing the enormous potential of innovations in eVTOL aviation, providing infrastructure for landing, recharging, and taking off with passengers. Ferrovial and Lilium will collaborate in designing and constructing the vertiport facilities as well as the operation and maintenance of the vertiports for passenger service. The first location in South Florida will be announced as soon as Spring 2021.

Commenting on the partnership, Daniel Wiegand, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Lilium said: "Our partnership with Ferrovial to develop flight infrastructure, is a critical step in delivering the potential of regional air mobility to provide high speed, affordable, emissions-free travel to millions of people. As we accelerate our launch plans, Lilium is committed to partnering with industry leaders, bringing together their strengths and experience with our aircraft technology and passenger service infrastructure. We're excited about what we will achieve together."

Dr. Remo Gerber, Chief Operating Officer, Lilium continues: "Our strategy to bring high-speed transportation networks to an entire region is being brought to life in Florida, and Ferrovial is the ideal partner with their unrivalled expertise in airport construction and operations around the globe. Nearly all 20 million Floridians will live within 30 minutes of our vertiports and the 140 million annual visitors to the Sunshine State will have a high-speed option available to travel to their destinations."

"We are delighted to partner with Lilium in this big step towards new ways of achieving air mobility and sustainable infrastructure. Our partnership will deliver a uniquely different end-to-end passenger experience," said Jorge Gil, CEO Ferrovial Airports.

"At Ferrovial, we are determined to conceptualize, design and build the future of transport and mobility infrastructures. In this case, we partner with Lilium, one of the leading companies in this nascent urban air mobility ecosystem to deliver an innovative mode of transport that will shorten distances and improve quality of life for citizens," adds Rafael Fernandez, Ferrovial Innovation Director.

The Lilium Jet will connect regions in new, sustainable, and more convenient ways. The efficient and ultra-low noise electric jet engines allow the Lilium Jet to operate in densely populated urban areas and cover longer distances at high-speed with zero operating emissions. By saving time and enhancing connectivity, the service will drive significant economic growth for cities and increase access to industry, culture, and nature.

Ferrovial serves a world on the move. The company has earned a reputation as a leading infrastructure investor and operator, dedicated to developing sustainable solutions throughout the lifecycle of a project with an integrated approach, taking advantage of its business units' synergies. Ferrovial currently manages $10 billion in assets in the United States. Ferrovial Airports is ready to be a player in the future of vertiports and urban air mobility. Providing passengers with choice and air travel alternatives contributes to the commitment to enhanced and further personalized passenger experience.

 



About Lilium

Lilium is an aviation company developing an emissions-free regional air mobility service. It has designed and prototyped the Lilium Jet, a brand-new type of aircraft that will enable it to deliver regional journeys that are faster than rail or road, yet competitive in price. The full-scale five-seater demonstrator first flew in May 2019 and is a fully electric aircraft that can take-off and land vertically (eVTOL). The Lilium Jet has 36 all-electric ducted fans with acoustic liners, capable of capturing and dissipating noise before it leaves the engine, thus blending into typical urban environments. Lilium expects to service a sizable global market demand by connecting communities at a fraction of the cost of conventional high-speed infrastructure, with zero operating emissions.

Co-founded in 2015 by four visionary engineers, Daniel Wiegand (CEO), Sebastian Born, Matthias Meiner and Patrick Nathen, Lilium has attracted more than $375m in funding from world-class investors such as Atomico, Tencent, Baillie Gifford, LGT, Freigeist and Obvious Ventures. Lilium has offices in Munich, Zurich, London, and Washington D.C., and currently employs more than 600 people. Find out more at www.lilium.com, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Medium.







About Ferrovial

Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure operator, is committed to developing sustainable solutions. It is a member of Spain's blue-chip IBEX 35 index and an industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index; it is part of FTSE4Good and the Carbon Disclosure Project, and all its operations are conducted in compliance with the principles of the UN Global Compact, which the company adopted in 2002. For more information visit www.ferrovial.com.

Ferrovial Airports have been part of the aviation industry since 1998 and have more than 20 years of experience investing, developing and operating 33 airports around the world, including the United States, Australia or Chile. The current portfolio in the United Kingdom consists of four airports. With a 25% stake, Ferrovial is the largest shareholder and industrial partner in Heathrow Airport, the busiest hub in Europe (pre-COVID data). It also holds a 50% stake in the Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Southampton airports.

Ferrovial recently launched its new open innovation platform, Foresight to explore the future of transportation infrastructure and mobility. Foresight is a digital space to create together within the innovation ecosystem alongside clients, startups and other agents in the sector for a better future with a long-term vision. Foresight serves as a meeting point to collaborate in new projects and exchange knowledge about new trends and technologies.

China's first liquid/solid fueld rocket to make 2021 maiden flight

Virgin Orbit to launch first satellite for Dutch Ministry Of Defense



Virgin Orbit has been selected by the Dutch space engineering company Innovative Solutions in Space (ISIS) to launch the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF) first ever satellite, a 6U CubeSat called BRIK-II. 



Boeing Responds to EASA Approval to Resume 737 MAX Operations in Europe

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) to Sponsor, Showcase eVTOL Expertise at 8th Annual eVTOL Symposium - Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

https://www.carlisleit.com/news/carlisle-interconnect-technologies-cit-to-sponsor-showcase-evtol-expertise-at-8th-annual-evtol-symposium/ 

Press release

 ST. AUGUSTINE, Fl., JANUARY 26, 2021 – Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT), a division of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL), announced today it is pleased to serve as a program sponsor for Vertical Flight Society's 8th Annual Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Symposium and 9th Annual Autonomous VTOL Technical Meeting taking place Jan. 26-28, 2021. In addition to sponsoring the virtual event, CarlisleIT will showcase its high-voltage expertise and product offerings for advanced air mobility applications.

Technical experts from industry, academia and government will gather at the eVTOL Symposium and Technical Meeting to share knowledge and collaborate on how to bring the next generation of air mobility to market. Tom Turner, Product Manager, Power and Grounding for CarlisleIT, will participate in a sponsored Technical Talk on Thursday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m. MST in which attendees will learn how the Partial Discharge Phenomenon can stall an eVTOL project as well as how to address this challenge in the manufacturing process. This session is one of several discussions and presentations focused on electric and hybrid electric VTOL aircraft for urban air mobility.

CarlisleIT announced in 2020 that it offers interconnect technologies for new and emerging air mobility applications, including More Electric Aircraft (MEA), All Electric Aircraft (AEA), and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). With more than 80 years of experience in the aerospace industry, CarlisleIT understands the unique needs of electric aircraft and is well-equipped to provide leading interconnect solutions that support a high-voltage electrical system.

In addition to its broad portfolio of custom interconnect solutions and in-house manufacturing capabilities, CarlisleIT is participating in global standards development alongside the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Aerospace Defense Industries Association (ASD), the FAA and other organizations.

About Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) is one of the world's leading designers and

manufacturers of high-performance wire and cable, including optical fiber. Having started operations in 1940, the company has grown its product portfolio to include specialty and filtered connectors, contacts, integrated systems, and cable assemblies, complex harnesses, racks, avionics trays, installation kits, and high-voltage solutions. In addition to its vast product breadth, CIT provides customers with a higher level of support by offering engineering and certification services for the demanding environments of the commercial aerospace, military and defense electronics, industrial, test and measurement, and medical industries. For more information, please visit www.carlisleit.com.

Inside IATA’s verified COVID testing/vaccination app

The Royal Air Force Signed A Contract For Its First Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aerial Vehicle