US military aircraft feature counterfeit China parts, claims report: Large numbers of counterfeit Chinese electronic parts have been used in the construction of US military equipment, a Senate Armed Services Committee report has revealed.
martes, 22 de mayo de 2012
Rapid Fire May 22, 2012: Unsafe Parts Supply
Rapid Fire May 22, 2012: Unsafe Parts Supply:
The US Senate published a report [PDF] on counterfeit electronics that follows up on a hearing from November last year. Besides blaming China, the report concludes that: (more…)
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Cástor Fantoba, campeón de España absoluto de Vuelo Acrobático 2012
Cástor Fantoba, campeón de España absoluto de Vuelo Acrobático 2012:
El podio Ilimitado del 2012 estuvo compuesto por los tres pilotos más internacionales del panorama acrobático Español: Anselmo Gámez, Juan Velarde y Cástor Fantoba
El podio Ilimitado del 2012 estuvo compuesto por los tres pilotos más internacionales del panorama acrobático Español: Anselmo Gámez, Juan Velarde y Cástor Fantoba
Aena prepara su privatización para fin del 2013 con aeropuertos low cost
Aena prepara su privatización para fin del 2013 con aeropuertos low cost:
“El bajo coste es el modelo que está imperando en el corto y medio radio y demanda un nivel de infraestructuras distinto al de las aerolíneas tradicionales, por lo que tendremos que hacer un esfuerzo para adaptarnos, pero el margen de movimiento es escaso porque tenemos que amortizar las inversiones realizadas”, señala el presidente de Aena.
“El bajo coste es el modelo que está imperando en el corto y medio radio y demanda un nivel de infraestructuras distinto al de las aerolíneas tradicionales, por lo que tendremos que hacer un esfuerzo para adaptarnos, pero el margen de movimiento es escaso porque tenemos que amortizar las inversiones realizadas”, señala el presidente de Aena.
Conferencia SAE: "El futuro de los combustibles en aviación: las pilas de combustible y el hidrógeno"
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Chemical reaction eats up CO2 to produce energy ... and other useful stuff
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via Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine by Darren Quick on 5/21/12
While there are plenty of ways to make carbon-based products from CO2, these methods usually require a lot of energy because the CO2 molecules are so stable. If the energy comes from the burning of fossil fuels, then the net result will be more CO2 entering the atmosphere. Now a material scientist at Michigan Technological University has discovered a chemical reaction that not only soaks up CO2, but also produces useful chemicals along with significant amounts of energy... Continue Reading Chemical reaction eats up CO2 to produce energy ... and other useful stuff
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Tags: Carbon, Energy, Michigan Tech
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SpaceX successfully delivers Dragon spacecraft into low Earth orbit
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via Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine by Brian Dodson on 5/22/12
In a stunning nightime launch at 3:44 Eastern Daylight Time, Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has sent the Dragon spacecraft into orbit on its way to a rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS). The Dragon will deliver about 460 kilograms of cargo, including food, disposables, several nanocubes for small-scale experimentation, and blocks of ice. .. Continue Reading SpaceX successfully delivers Dragon spacecraft into low Earth orbit
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SpaceX launches Dragon successfully
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SpaceX has successfully launched the first private mission with the International Space Station, lifting off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida at...
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US supports Taiwan F-16 fighter sale
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The US House of Representatives has voted in favour of the sale of 66 F-16C/D fighter-jets to Taiwan in a bid to close a growing military gap with China, with the sale now due for Senate approval.
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PLAAF to induct Chengdu J-20 aircraft by 2018
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The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of China will induct the Chengdu J-20 fighter aircraft by early 2018, the US Department of Defense (DoD) said in an annual assessment report.
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IAI seeks customer to advance unmanned helicopter work
IAI seeks customer to advance unmanned helicopter work: Israel Aerospace Industries' plan to convert manned helicopters for unmanned operations depends on receiving a contract from a launch customer, with the...
Algunos consejos para evitar las largas esperas en los aeropuertos
Algunos consejos para evitar las largas esperas en los aeropuertos: Las largas colas y esperas en el aeropuerto suelen ser uno de los tragos más amargos de tener que abordar un vuelo, por ello, y para evitarlas o tratar de minimizarlas lo máximo posible, compartamos algunos consejos de Nick Trend, blogger británico y viajero muy experimentado.
Gasoline-powered diesel-like engine could boost fuel economy by 50 percent
Gasoline-powered diesel-like engine could boost fuel economy by 50 percent:
With both gasoline and diesel engines having their own particular advantages and disadvantages, automotive component manufacturer Delphi is looking for a best-of-both-worlds solution with a gasoline-powered engine that uses diesel engine-like technology for increased fuel efficiency. According to MIT’s Technology Review, such an engine has the potential to increase the fuel economy of gasoline-powered cars by 50 percent and give hybrid vehicles a run for their money in the fuel economy stakes...
Continue Reading Gasoline-powered diesel-like engine could boost fuel economy by 50 percent
With both gasoline and diesel engines having their own particular advantages and disadvantages, automotive component manufacturer Delphi is looking for a best-of-both-worlds solution with a gasoline-powered engine that uses diesel engine-like technology for increased fuel efficiency. According to MIT’s Technology Review, such an engine has the potential to increase the fuel economy of gasoline-powered cars by 50 percent and give hybrid vehicles a run for their money in the fuel economy stakes...
Continue Reading Gasoline-powered diesel-like engine could boost fuel economy by 50 percent
Standing room only - the world's tiniest manned suborbital vehicle
Standing room only - the world's tiniest manned suborbital vehicle:
Generally speaking, companies developing suborbital manned vehicles brag about how much elbow room their spacecraft will provide passengers. They say there will be plenty of room to float around during the weightless portion of the flight, that there will be no fighting for windows, that passengers will comfortably endure the high-g portions of the flight ... and then there's Copenhagen Suborbitals' (CS) Tycho Brahe...
Continue Reading Standing room only - the world's tiniest manned suborbital vehicle
Generally speaking, companies developing suborbital manned vehicles brag about how much elbow room their spacecraft will provide passengers. They say there will be plenty of room to float around during the weightless portion of the flight, that there will be no fighting for windows, that passengers will comfortably endure the high-g portions of the flight ... and then there's Copenhagen Suborbitals' (CS) Tycho Brahe...
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Morenés se reitera en la imposibilidad de mantener en activo el Príncipe de Asturias
Morenés se reitera en la imposibilidad de mantener en activo el Príncipe de Asturias:
En entrevista concedida a El País, el Ministro de Defensa español, Pedro Morenés, ha reiterado la imposibilidad de que la Armada, en el actual y brutal contexto de recortes presupuestarios, pueda mantener activo el portaaviones Príncipe de Asturias.
El nuevo helicóptero ruso de combate Mi-28NE, presentado en Moscú
El nuevo helicóptero ruso de combate Mi-28NE, presentado en Moscú:
Moscú.- El nuevo helicóptero Mi-28NE “Cazador Nocturno” se ha presentado, junto con otros 49 equipos rusos de combate, en la exposición internacional de helicópteros HeliRussia-2012, que se celebró la pasada semana en Moscú.
Moscú.- El nuevo helicóptero Mi-28NE “Cazador Nocturno” se ha presentado, junto con otros 49 equipos rusos de combate, en la exposición internacional de helicópteros HeliRussia-2012, que se celebró la pasada semana en Moscú.
La huelga de tripulantes de cabina de pasajeros de Iberia fue ilegal
La huelga de tripulantes de cabina de pasajeros de Iberia fue ilegal:
Madrid.- La Audiencia Nacional ha estimado la demanda de Iberia contra el sindicato de tripulantes de cabina de pasajeros Stavla y ha considerado como “huelga ilícita” los paros convocados desde el 13 de febrero.
Madrid.- La Audiencia Nacional ha estimado la demanda de Iberia contra el sindicato de tripulantes de cabina de pasajeros Stavla y ha considerado como “huelga ilícita” los paros convocados desde el 13 de febrero.
Great Pic! Boeing 247 and 787 (It should be the avgeek photo of the year)
This Great pic of the Boeing 247D and a 787 Dreamliner and much more in Wrap Up and Photos for Paine Field Aviation Day 2012: and
Interjet still set on SSJ100
Interjet still set on SSJ100:
Interjet, the launch airline of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Latin America, said it will continue with plans to incorporate the aircraft into its fleet, with first deliveries to begin by the end of the year.
Interjet, the launch airline of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Latin America, said it will continue with plans to incorporate the aircraft into its fleet, with first deliveries to begin by the end of the year.
Qantas to consolidate maintenance facilities; cuts 500 jobs
Qantas to consolidate maintenance facilities; cuts 500 jobs:
Qantas (QF) will consolidate heavy maintenance work into Brisbane (BNE) and Avalon (AVV), the Australian carrier said in a statement.
Qantas (QF) will consolidate heavy maintenance work into Brisbane (BNE) and Avalon (AVV), the Australian carrier said in a statement.
Accidente del SSJ-100 no fue causado por fallos técnicos según las cajas negras
Accidente del SSJ-100 no fue causado por fallos técnicos según ... - RIA Novosti:
Accidente del SSJ-100 no fue causado por fallos técnicos según ... RIA Novosti La comisión indonesia para la investigación del accidente del avión ruso Sukhoi SuperJet-100, estrellado en Indonesia el pasado 9 de mayo durante un vuelo de exhibición, estableció que el siniestro no fue provocado por fallos técnicos en el aparato, ... |
Arranca la III Feria Virtual de Empleo para Ingenieros
Arranca la III Feria Virtual de Empleo para Ingenieros: La III Feria Virtual de Empleo para Ingenieros, organizada por el Instituto de la Ingeniería de España, se abre el 21 de mayo y estará en Internet hasta el 27 de este mes. La feria es un punto de encuentro para ingenieros, empresas e instituciones en la red. En esta edición participarán importantes empresas de las distintas ramas de la ingeniería, tales como EADS, TICJOB, SIEMENS, DELOITTE, EVERIS SPAIN, ACUNTIA, TECNOEMPLEO, entre otras.
Aparecen fisuras en rotor del helicóptero estrella de Eurocopter - Univisión
Aparecen fisuras en rotor del helicóptero estrella de Eurocopter - Univisión:
Aparecen fisuras en rotor del helicóptero estrella de Eurocopter Univisión Uno de los helicópteros estrella del fabricante europeo Eurocopter está bajo observación debido a la aparición de fisuras en un rotor, al igual que están bajo observación los aviones A380 de Airbus, otra filial del grupo EADS. y más » |
Schedule concerns drive UK's next Voyager (RAF's MRTT) conversion to Spain - Flightglobal
Schedule concerns drive UK's next Voyager conversion to Spain - Flightglobal:
Schedule concerns drive UK's next Voyager conversion to Spain Flightglobal "We have reached an agreement with the customer and Cobham to move the work," says Francisco Carrasco, director of Airbus Military's A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) activities for Saudi Arabia. "This is to secure the delivery schedule on the ... |
El Ejército del Aire probará el A400M de Airbus Military en las próximas semanas
El Ejército del Aire probará el A400M de Airbus Military en las ... - www.infodefensa.com:
www.infodefensa.com | El Ejército del Aire probará el A400M de Airbus Military en las ... www.infodefensa.com (Infodefensa.com) N. Fernández, Madrid - Gustavo García Miranda, vice presidente de Desarrollo de Mercado de Airbus Military, ha señalado a Infodefensa.com que el el Ejército del Aire tendrá ocasión de probar el avión de transporte de nueva generación ... |