La idea, que patentó inicialmente en el año 1995 y que ha mejorado hace unos meses, consiste en cambiar la actual estructura de los aviones. El interior del fuselaje estaría formado por un conjunto de cápsulas independientes, puestas una continuación de la otra, que servirían de habitáculo para pasajeros, tripulación y mercancía. La cabina de los pilotos sería la primera de las cápsulas y tendría forma cónica para adpatarse a la forma de la parte frontal de los aviones y el resto sería de forma cúbica. Este sistema permitiría que a través de una cinta transportadora estas piezas se podrían mover y ser expulsadas a través de un trampilla por la cola de la aeronave en caso de emergencia.
http://10milpies.com/index.php/actualidad/1-actualidad/403-espana-un-vigues-patenta-un-sistema-de-capsulas-para-evacuar-aviones-en-caso-de-emergencia
(hace años que lo digo, que se debería viajar en cápsulas eyectables en los aviones...)
miércoles, 24 de noviembre de 2010
El Bimotor P2006T de Tecnam obtiene el certificado de la FAA
- El modelo P2006T ha obtenido el certificado de tipo ante la FAA en Estados Unidos
Madrid, 22 de Noviembre de 2010.- El modelo bimotor de Tecnam, P2006T, ha sido certificado por la FAA (Federal Aviation Authorities) norteamericana, con lo que permite al fabricante italiano comenzar la venta y operación del avión en Estados Unidos. La factoría había certificado este modelo en Europa el año pasado, y ha entregado más de 50 unidades en lo que va de año, así como tiene 100 pedidos más pendientes de entrega. «Hemos tenido que acelerar la producción de este modelo, y ahora entregamos un P2006T cada cinco días», afirmó Paolo Pascale, Director General de Tecnam. El siguiente paso será conseguir la certificación canadiense.
El Tecnam P2006T, es un avión de cuatro plazas, cuyo primer vuelo se realizó en 2007. Cuenta con dos motores de 100 CV Rotax 912S, paso variable y tren de aterrizaje retráctil. Gran parte de estos aviones vienen equipados con modernas cabinas de cristal, modelo Garmin 950. Alcanza una velocidad de crucero de 135 KIAS y una carga útil de 903 libras, dejando más de 500 libras para pasajeros y equipaje (con 53 galones de combustible). Su uso está destinado tanto a pilotos privados como comerciales, aerotaxi, instrucción, además de trabajos aéreos como observación y patrullaje.
Nortrhop-Grumman X-47B (UCAS-D) to Taxi Early Next Month
Northrop Grumman plans to perform the first high-speed taxi of its X-47B unmanned combat air system (UCAS-D) demonstrator by the first week of December as a prelude to first flight by year-end at Edwards AFB, Calif.
The taxi test will take the stealthy, single-engine UCAS to 120 kt., according to company officials.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Navy officials passed the tailless, flying wing demonstrator for taxi tests at a flight readiness review early this month and are set to build up X-47B ground speeds over a series of trials that were due to begin at Edwards Nov. 19. These evaluations mark the culmination of almost two years of preparations since the rollout of the first air vehicle, AV-1, in December 2008.
Full text in: http://s.noticias-aero.info/X47BtoTaxi
The taxi test will take the stealthy, single-engine UCAS to 120 kt., according to company officials.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Navy officials passed the tailless, flying wing demonstrator for taxi tests at a flight readiness review early this month and are set to build up X-47B ground speeds over a series of trials that were due to begin at Edwards Nov. 19. These evaluations mark the culmination of almost two years of preparations since the rollout of the first air vehicle, AV-1, in December 2008.
Full text in: http://s.noticias-aero.info/X47BtoTaxi
Embraer starts construction of its Composite Facility in Evora, Portugal
New unit to produce composite materials is scheduled for completion by the end of 2011 São José dos Campos, November 23, 2010 – Embraer has commenced the first phase of its new construction project in Évora, Portugal, a 330,000-square-foot (30,660-square-meter) facility dedicated to manufacturing complex airframe structures and components in composite materials. The completion of this unit is scheduled for the end of 2011, while the production phase will start in 2013. Embraer has also selected Portuguese building contractor Ramos Catarino S.A., based in Febres, for the excavation work, foundations and infrastructures. "We are delighted to start the construction of the first part of our new center of excellence in Portugal," said Luiz Fuchs, President of Embraer Aviation Europe (EAE). "The construction of the second unit, dedicated to the production of metallic airframe structures, will begin, shortly. Meanwhile, we are progressing with the selection of suppliers."
The new manufacturing facility will rely on state-of-the-art processes, in conjunction with the Company's lean manufacturing concepts. In order to sustain and further develop the competencies of its center of excellence in composite materials, Embraer continues its work with local organizations, including potential suppliers, research centers, and universities. This facility represents an estimated total investment of € 48 million, which is fully integrated with Embraer's long-term planning and budget, and is consistent with the Company's economic and financial projections.
Embraer
The new manufacturing facility will rely on state-of-the-art processes, in conjunction with the Company's lean manufacturing concepts. In order to sustain and further develop the competencies of its center of excellence in composite materials, Embraer continues its work with local organizations, including potential suppliers, research centers, and universities. This facility represents an estimated total investment of € 48 million, which is fully integrated with Embraer's long-term planning and budget, and is consistent with the Company's economic and financial projections.
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Airbus May Launch NEO Without Big Order
The go-ahead of Airbus’s A320 New Engine Option (NEO) upgrade will not be conditional on any big order target or customer mix as has been the traditional pre-requisite for previous program go-aheads. And catalogue prices for the upgraded variants will have a premium of upward of $8 million, depending on the engine selected, the manufacturer reveals.
A decision whether to go ahead with the NEO is due by the end of this year. But it is concern over the availability of Airbus’s engineering resources to develop the project, rather than the upgrade’s commercial prospects, that will drive the decision, says Chief Operating Officer John Leahy.
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/awx/2010/11/19/awx_11_19_2010_p0-271320.xml&headline=Airbus%20May%20Launch%20NEO%20Without%20Big%20Order&channel=comm
A decision whether to go ahead with the NEO is due by the end of this year. But it is concern over the availability of Airbus’s engineering resources to develop the project, rather than the upgrade’s commercial prospects, that will drive the decision, says Chief Operating Officer John Leahy.
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/awx/2010/11/19/awx_11_19_2010_p0-271320.xml&headline=Airbus%20May%20Launch%20NEO%20Without%20Big%20Order&channel=comm