Un Nuevo avión X de la Fuerza aérea Americana denominado X-56A explorará la tecnología de control activo para posibles usos futuros en aviones de reconocimiento a alta cota y larga duración (HALE).
jueves, 2 de febrero de 2012
UPenn's GRASP lab unleashes a swarm of Nano Quadrotors
UPenn's GRASP lab unleashes a swarm of Nano Quadrotors:
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SpaceX tries out its new SuperDraco rocket engine
SpaceX tries out its new SuperDraco rocket engine:
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NASA studying solar-electric propulsion for “space tugboat”
NASA studying solar-electric propulsion for “space tugboat”:
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American Airlines recortaría 13.000 puestos de trabajo
La crisis ha afectado a muchas empresas, entre ellas, aerolíneas: luego de que American Airlines se haya declarado en bancarrota a fines de noviembre último, la aerolínea estadounidense ha anunciado que, entre sus varias medidas para mejorar sus números, recortaría unos 13.000 empleos.
American Airlines recortaría 13.000 puestos de trabajo
American Airlines recortaría 13.000 puestos de trabajo
98ª Sesión del Foro Aeroespacial de Andalucía: "Políticas Aeroespaciales para Andalucía"
Vuelve la cita de cada mes en elForo Aeroespacial de Andalucía. Esta vez exponiendo unaperspectiva política y económica, o mejor dicho, varias perspectivas sobre el futuro próximo del sector.Quizás sea un buen momento, dada la proximidad de laselecciones andaluzas, para saber qué opinan y qué ofrecen los distintos partidos mayoritarios sobre la situación actual y la estrategia... 98ª Sesión del Foro Aeroespacial de Andalucía: "Políticas Aeroespaciales para Andalucía"
Seoul kicks off F-X III competition
Seoul kicks off F-X III competition: South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has issued a request for proposals for its F-X III fighter requirement, paving the way for the acquisition of around 60 fighters.
FAA seeks non-Halon fire extinguisher designs
FAA seeks non-Halon fire extinguisher designs: The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched a market survey for portable handheld fire extinguisher technology that does not use ozone-depleting...
España, a la caza de un contrato de 5.640 millones en Corea
Pistoletazo de salida para un contrato clave para el futuro del caza europeo Eurofighter y para la industria aeronáutica española. El Gobierno de Corea del Sur abrió ayer el plazo para la presentación de ofertas para renovar su flota de aviones de combate. En juego, una inversión de 8,3 billones de wones (5.640 millones de euros). España, a la caza de un contrato de 5.640 millones en Corea
El Ejército del Aire busca un moderno entrenador
En abril de 2011, el prototipo experimental del avión de entrenamiento Hawker Beechcraft T-6C “Texan II” realizaba una serie de vuelos para demostrar las cualidades de este entrenador a varios mandos del Ejército del Aire. La presencia de este aparato biplaza turbohélice en España se tradujo en muestra del interés que tendría la División de Planes por tener el más completo estudio de cuál sería el sistema más adecuado para dotar con él al Ejército del Aire... El Ejército del Aire busca un moderno entrenador
JSF Testing Finds Additional Problems
JSF Testing Finds Additional Problems: The Joint Strike Fighter was on schedule and won Japan's fighter competition. But then came bad news.
First Flight Today For Upgraded GEnx-1B
First Flight Today For Upgraded GEnx-1B: The GEnx-1B Performance Improvement Package is due to be certified for icing by the end of February.
Airbus Eyes Possible Increase In A330-300 Maximum Takeoff Weight
Airbus Eyes Possible Increase In A330-300 Maximum Takeoff Weight: Airbus expects later this year to decide whether to pursue a modification to boost the maximum takeoff weight of the A330-300 model.
India selects Dassault Rafale fighter jet
India selects Dassault Rafale fighter jet: Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jet has been selected by the Indian defence ministry as its new medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) in an estimated $10.2bn deal, which has yet to be signed.
Boeing to test F-15SE fighter jet for South Korea
Boeing to test F-15SE fighter jet for South Korea: Boeing is scheduled to conduct a series of ground, wind-tunnel and flight tests on new F-15 Silent Eagle (F-15SE) systems as part of South Korea's F-X III contract.
El Juzgado declaró el concurso voluntario solicitado por Spanair
Barcelona.- El Juzgado de lo Mercantil número10 de Barcelona declaró ayer el “concurso voluntario” de la compañía aérea Spanair, descartando el “concurso necesario” presentado, entre otros acreedores, por los pilotos de la sección sindical del Sepla en la aerolínea, con el fin de proteger mejor los intereses de los trabajadores.
El Juzgado declaró el concurso voluntario solicitado por Spanair
EasyJet, condenada en Francia por cláusulas abusivas
Según informó el pasado martes el diario francés France Soir, tales condiciones abusivas se refieren a horarios, equipajes, retrasos… En una sentencia de 57 páginas, la Sala Primera del Tribunal de París consigna toda una serie de cláusulas que se consideran abusivas o ilícitas.
Noticia: EasyJet, condenada en Francia por cláusulas abusivasEurocopter Delivers Today the First NH90 TTH Qualified in its Final Operational Configuration (FOC)
During a visit by the French Defense Minister Gérard Longuet to its facilities in Marignane, Eurocopter officially delivered the first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) qualified in its final operational configuration to the French armament procurement agency today.
This initial on-time delivery comes on the heels of the qualification issued by the NAHEMA countries last November for the French NH90 TTH in its final operational configuration. The helicopter delivered today to the DGA will be handed over to the French Army Air Corps (ALAT), which will be using it for the tactical transport missions it was specifically designed to perform.
"The delivery of the first NH90 TTH in its final operational configuration is the culmination of the most important helicopter program ever launched in Europe," declared Lutz Bertling, president and CEO of Eurocopter, which is one of the companies that make up the NHI consortium responsible for managing the NH90 program. "Eurocopter and its partners are extremely proud of this achievement. With its exceptional operational capabilities, we are convinced that this helicopter will successfully meet the needs of the French armed forces."
France has ordered a total of 34 NH90 TTH helicopters, with an additional 34 on option, to progressively replace the Pumas currently in service for the ALAT. The next-generation NH90 TTH has been designed to perform a wide range of missions - even the most demanding, such as utility transportation and logistics, combat search and rescue (RESCO), medical evacuations, special forces operations and anti-terrorism.
In its final operational configuration, the NH90 is equipped with field-tested avionics that enable the helicopter to carry out its missions both day and night with no major restrictions. It also has high-performance self-protection equipment, an interoperable military communication system for international operations, and equipment for ship-based deployment.
This initial on-time delivery comes on the heels of the qualification issued by the NAHEMA countries last November for the French NH90 TTH in its final operational configuration. The helicopter delivered today to the DGA will be handed over to the French Army Air Corps (ALAT), which will be using it for the tactical transport missions it was specifically designed to perform.
"The delivery of the first NH90 TTH in its final operational configuration is the culmination of the most important helicopter program ever launched in Europe," declared Lutz Bertling, president and CEO of Eurocopter, which is one of the companies that make up the NHI consortium responsible for managing the NH90 program. "Eurocopter and its partners are extremely proud of this achievement. With its exceptional operational capabilities, we are convinced that this helicopter will successfully meet the needs of the French armed forces."
France has ordered a total of 34 NH90 TTH helicopters, with an additional 34 on option, to progressively replace the Pumas currently in service for the ALAT. The next-generation NH90 TTH has been designed to perform a wide range of missions - even the most demanding, such as utility transportation and logistics, combat search and rescue (RESCO), medical evacuations, special forces operations and anti-terrorism.
In its final operational configuration, the NH90 is equipped with field-tested avionics that enable the helicopter to carry out its missions both day and night with no major restrictions. It also has high-performance self-protection equipment, an interoperable military communication system for international operations, and equipment for ship-based deployment.
EADS scientists combat ice and flies
- EADS opens Icing and Contamination Research Facility in Munich
- Ways sought to prevent ice accretion on aircraft surfaces
- Test method for insect contamination
- New, compact wind tunnel allows higher test frequency
"This facility will greatly facilitate our efforts to increase flight efficiency. It also further leverages the research and technology capabilities of our Ottobrunn site and the Munich region," said EADS Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti.
The main purpose of the new research facility is to find ways to minimise or even prevent the build-up and adhesion of ice on the plane's surface, thereby reducing energy consumption for inflight de-icing. EADS IW scientists are studying the use of coatings and tailored surfaces to counter the accumulation of ice from supercooled water droplets – a common condition of meta stable water encountered during flight in the atmosphere and in cloud. The coatings are expected to support the use of newgeneration on-board de-icing systems that respond to the increasing evolution of electric aircraft. The applications for these solutions range from airliners and helicopters to military unmanned aerial vehicles.
The planned research activities in the new facility will address laminar flow technology. The effect of insect contamination on flow characteristics will also be investigated in this context. Insect contamination has no impact on flight efficiency today. When the laminar flow technology currently under development goes into use, however, this situation will change: minor turbulence may occur due to insect contamination. This would jeopardise the goal of fuel savings through turbulence-free airflow.
EADS Innovation Works' Surface Technologies Group has developed a variety of test rigs to better comprehend how icing occurs in different conditions. It is also helping to understand the effects of sand and rain erosion on surfaces designed to resist insect contamination or ice accretion.
A cooperative agreement with the Department of Aerospace Engineering and the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University enables EADS IW to utilise these US institutes' expertise in computational fluid dynamics to model the impact of supercooled droplets on aerodynamic surfaces in airflow.
The new, more compact tunnel will increase EADS Innovation Works' capability to perform icing tests using a smaller-scale facility than traditional tunnels. Conventional facilities are typically much larger due to the distance needed to cool the water droplets from their deployment out of a spray bar delivery system to their arrival at the test section. The opportunities for testing in such larger tunnels are limited because of the higher operational costs and limited availability of test sessions.
The facility's initial focus will be on investigating multi-phase flow, phase change, the splash behaviour of drops and the crystallisation process of supercooled droplets. Data from these wind tunnel tests will be incorporated in an EADS Innovation Worksled European project on icing, called AEROMUCO (AEROdynamic surfaces by advanced MUltifunctional COatings). The scope of the programme will also cover the creation of ice-resistant coatings and pursue the investigations in larger tunnels – eventually leading to flight tests on an aircraft test bed from the Istres Flight Test Centre in France.
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Airbus has received +200 A320 orders
Spirit Airlines firms up 75 A320 Family order including 45 A320neo
Spirit Airlines has finalised its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo aircraft (new engine option). The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the 2011 Dubai air show. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection. Spirit's order for 45 A320 neo aircraft was booked in December 2011. The firming up of the additional 30 A320s in January brings the total new firm order to 75.
"For seven years we have been very successfully flying the A320 Family," said Ben Baldanza, President and CEO of Spirit Airlines. "The aircraft have been successful from every perspective – economy, environmental impact, comfort and efficiency. With more A320s and now the A320neo on their way to Spirit, we look forward to building on all the positives we've experienced so far."
"When these newly ordered aircraft are delivered, the size of Spirit's Airbus fleet will be close to triple what it is today," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "It's a high compliment and testament to the growing efficiencies of our single-aisle family when an airline chooses it exclusively to propel their success into the future."
The new aircraft will be used on Spirit's growing network of flights in the domestic United States, Caribbean and Latin America
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. This reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4m liters of fuel – the consumption of 1,000 mid-size cars. This saves 3,600 metric tons of C02 per aircraft per year, the amount absorbed by 240,000 mature trees.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
AviancaTaca firms up order for 51 eco-efficient A320 aircraft Purchase agreement is biggest for a single customer in Latin America history
26 JANUARY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
AviancaTaca, which includes subsidiary AeroGal of Ecuador, has signed a purchase agreement for 33 eco-efficient A320neo and 18 A320 Family aircraft. The order, which is the largest from a single airline in the region in terms of number of aircraft, follows a MOU signed during the Le Bourget Air Show in Paris in June 2011.
The new aircraft will support AviancaTaca's expansion into new markets in Latin America, while keeping the airline's fleet among the youngest in the region.
"With this order AviancaTaca and our subsidiaries will continue the modernization process that includes fleet renewal as its primary focus," said Fabio Villegas, President of AviacaTaca. "Our goal is to offer travelers the most comfortable and efficient aircraft in the market, and we are proud that the A320neo aircraft is recognized for its eco-efficiency and cutting-edge technology,"
"At Airbus, we are very proud of our contribution to the success story of AviancaTaca," said John Leahy, Airbus' Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "Thanks to its unbeatable operating costs and the comfort it offers to passengers, the A320 Family has become the first choice for single-aisle aircraft among the most important operators worldwide."
AviancaTaca has placed firm orders for 190 Airbus aircraft (including the latest 51) and has currently in service 88 A320 Family aircraft and eight A330. AviancaTaca operates the entire A320 Family, A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.
To date, Airbus has sold 666 aircraft in Latin America and has a backlog of 351. The number of Airbus aircraft in operation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean reaches 435 units. In the last 10 years, Airbus tripled its in-service fleet, while delivering more than 60 percent of all aircraft operating in the region.
Norwegian commits to 100 A320neo aircraft
25 JANUARY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
Norwegian, one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320neo aircraft. The agreement, which makes Norwegian the latest customer for the A320neo and also a new customer for Airbus, was signed by Bjørn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
The new aircraft will support Norwegian's growth and modernisation strategy. Norwegian (the brand name of Norwegian Air Shuttle AS) operates a network across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, and is rapidly expanding its low cost operations. The new aircraft will feature a single class cabin layout, seating approximately 180 passengers. Norwegian's engine decision will be announced at a later date.
"The A320neo will enable us increasing capacity while decreasing our operating costs," said Bjørn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian. "With this aircraft we will continue to boost our reputation for offering high quality, low fares service with the most modern and eco-efficient fleet of aircraft in Scandinavia".
"We are very pleased to welcome Norwegian as an all-new Airbus customer. Their A320neo commitment is a further demonstration of the undisputable success of the A320neo's record-setting credentials. The A320neo sets new industry standards for eco-efficiency and passenger appeal." said John Leahy.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.
Spirit Airlines has finalised its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo aircraft (new engine option). The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the 2011 Dubai air show. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection. Spirit's order for 45 A320 neo aircraft was booked in December 2011. The firming up of the additional 30 A320s in January brings the total new firm order to 75.
"For seven years we have been very successfully flying the A320 Family," said Ben Baldanza, President and CEO of Spirit Airlines. "The aircraft have been successful from every perspective – economy, environmental impact, comfort and efficiency. With more A320s and now the A320neo on their way to Spirit, we look forward to building on all the positives we've experienced so far."
"When these newly ordered aircraft are delivered, the size of Spirit's Airbus fleet will be close to triple what it is today," said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "It's a high compliment and testament to the growing efficiencies of our single-aisle family when an airline chooses it exclusively to propel their success into the future."
The new aircraft will be used on Spirit's growing network of flights in the domestic United States, Caribbean and Latin America
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. This reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4m liters of fuel – the consumption of 1,000 mid-size cars. This saves 3,600 metric tons of C02 per aircraft per year, the amount absorbed by 240,000 mature trees.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
AviancaTaca firms up order for 51 eco-efficient A320 aircraft Purchase agreement is biggest for a single customer in Latin America history
26 JANUARY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
AviancaTaca, which includes subsidiary AeroGal of Ecuador, has signed a purchase agreement for 33 eco-efficient A320neo and 18 A320 Family aircraft. The order, which is the largest from a single airline in the region in terms of number of aircraft, follows a MOU signed during the Le Bourget Air Show in Paris in June 2011.
The new aircraft will support AviancaTaca's expansion into new markets in Latin America, while keeping the airline's fleet among the youngest in the region.
"With this order AviancaTaca and our subsidiaries will continue the modernization process that includes fleet renewal as its primary focus," said Fabio Villegas, President of AviacaTaca. "Our goal is to offer travelers the most comfortable and efficient aircraft in the market, and we are proud that the A320neo aircraft is recognized for its eco-efficiency and cutting-edge technology,"
"At Airbus, we are very proud of our contribution to the success story of AviancaTaca," said John Leahy, Airbus' Chief Operating Officer, Customers. "Thanks to its unbeatable operating costs and the comfort it offers to passengers, the A320 Family has become the first choice for single-aisle aircraft among the most important operators worldwide."
AviancaTaca has placed firm orders for 190 Airbus aircraft (including the latest 51) and has currently in service 88 A320 Family aircraft and eight A330. AviancaTaca operates the entire A320 Family, A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.
To date, Airbus has sold 666 aircraft in Latin America and has a backlog of 351. The number of Airbus aircraft in operation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean reaches 435 units. In the last 10 years, Airbus tripled its in-service fleet, while delivering more than 60 percent of all aircraft operating in the region.
Norwegian commits to 100 A320neo aircraft
25 JANUARY 2012 PRESS RELEASE
Norwegian, one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320neo aircraft. The agreement, which makes Norwegian the latest customer for the A320neo and also a new customer for Airbus, was signed by Bjørn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
The new aircraft will support Norwegian's growth and modernisation strategy. Norwegian (the brand name of Norwegian Air Shuttle AS) operates a network across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, and is rapidly expanding its low cost operations. The new aircraft will feature a single class cabin layout, seating approximately 180 passengers. Norwegian's engine decision will be announced at a later date.
"The A320neo will enable us increasing capacity while decreasing our operating costs," said Bjørn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian. "With this aircraft we will continue to boost our reputation for offering high quality, low fares service with the most modern and eco-efficient fleet of aircraft in Scandinavia".
"We are very pleased to welcome Norwegian as an all-new Airbus customer. Their A320neo commitment is a further demonstration of the undisputable success of the A320neo's record-setting credentials. The A320neo sets new industry standards for eco-efficiency and passenger appeal." said John Leahy.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.