miércoles, 28 de octubre de 2015
Walmart Applies For Permission To Test Delivery UAVs [feedly]
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Seeks Section 333 Exemption To Conduct Outdoor Tests Walmart has applied to the FAA for a Section 333 exemption that would allow the retail giant to test UAVs that would deliver items to customers in the parking lot, or at their homes.
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Four Companies Jointly Demonstrate Technology For Safe Drone Operations [feedly]
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Four Companies Jointly Demonstrate Technology For Safe Drone Operations
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PrecisionHawk, Verizon, Harris And DigitalGlobe Working Through FAA Pathfinder And NASA UTM Frameworks A group of four companies says they have successfully completed initial testing of high-performance airspace services for consumer and enterprise drones. The companies have integrated their technologies ... Verizon's LTE network, Harris' ADS-B and aircraft surveillance network, DigitalGlobe's Geospatial Big Data Platform and PrecisionHawk's LATAS (Low Altitude Traffic and Airspace Safety) platform ... to serve as a pathway for safe drone integration.
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Full-Scale Assembly And Test of NASA's Orion Spacecraft Underway [feedly]
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Full-Scale Assembly And Test of NASA's Orion Spacecraft Underway
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Lockheed Martin, NASA Complete Critical Design Review Of The Vehicle The majority of the Orion spacecraft's Critical Design Review (CDR) has been completed by NASA and prime contractor Lockheed Martin, which means the spacecraft's design is mature enough to move into full-scale fabrication, assembly, integration and test of the vehicle. It also means that the program is on track to complete the spacecraft's development to meet NASA's Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) performance requirements.
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Tecnam targets June for 20-12 Traveller Flight
http://www.australianflying.com.au/news/tecnam-targets-june-for-traveller-flight
Tecnam Aircraft has said their PTwenty-Twelve Traveller is on target to make its first flight in June.
The Traveller is an 11-seat, twin-engined high-wing aircraft designed to replace ageing Piper Navajo and Cessna 400 series aircraft currently used in charter operations.
Tecnam Aircraft has said their PTwenty-Twelve Traveller is on target to make its first flight in June.
The Traveller is an 11-seat, twin-engined high-wing aircraft designed to replace ageing Piper Navajo and Cessna 400 series aircraft currently used in charter operations.
Northrop beats Boeing for crucial Pentagon bomber contract | The Seattle Times
In a big blow to Boeing, the Pentagon has picked Northrop Grumman to design and build the new top-secret Long Range Strike Bomber for the Air Force. The decision leaves Boeing with no design or manufacturing work on the nation's next generation of fighters and bombers.
martes, 27 de octubre de 2015
How the Cold War Vulcan bomber flew again
The Vulcan bomber was one of the most innovative British aircraft of the Cold War period. Decades after it was retired from the RAF, a team managed to bring one back into the air. BBC Future reports You see it before you hear it. Heading toward the airfield under watery autumn sun, it appears thr...
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PICTURES: Interjet SSJ100 hits airbridge at Mexico City [feedly]
PICTURES: Interjet SSJ100 hits airbridge at Mexico City
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Finland to begin HX fighter project to replace F/A-18 aircraft fleet [feedly]
Finland to begin HX fighter project to replace F/A-18 aircraft fleet
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Tecnam to produce General Aviation aeroplanes in China
ecnam, the Italian General Aviation manufacturer announced today an exclusive agreement with LUSY, Liaoning United Aviation, Shenyan Aircraft Co., Ltd, to produce three Tecnam aeroplane models in China.
LUSY’s Faque Airport based production facility will manufacturer three Tecnam models exclusive for China based customers. The Tecnam 2006T Twin, the two-seater 2008JC and the four-seater Tecnam P2010.
The ever-growing demand for air transportation in China, is resulting in the demand for over 500,000 commercial pilots to be trained over the next few decades.
This cooperation between Tecnam and LUSY is primarily in place to support the need to develop and train a new generation of skilled pilots exclusively for China.
LUSY, new production facility will commence to manufacture, sell and service Tecnam aeroplanes immediately, servicing the needs of not only China based customers but also supporting the needs of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, based operators too.
The first aircraft on LUSY production line will be the Tecnam P2006T. This best-selling twin is already fully certified and validated by the China’s Civil Aviation authority.
It is the lightest GA twin-engined aeroplane with four seats, retracting gear and powered by two Rotax engines capable to running with common automotive gas. This aircraft, equipped with Garmin 950, is the “smartest” aircraft for flight schools offering “complex” training, but also available for private use, passengers, aerial works, ,surveillance, maritime patrol and also agricultural with the Special Mission varient.
Tecnam is running CAAC’s certification process on Tecnam’s single engine two seat P2008JC CS/VLA and single engine four seat P2010 CS/23 fully certified by EASA. Production in China of these models will follow the validation.
Mr. Paolo Pascale, TECNAM Managing Director expresses his satisfaction: “TECNAM prides itself on the quality, reliability and affordability of its extensive range of GA aircraft. Our co-operation with LUSY will ensure our China based customers will also benefit from our very high standards of service and support. We expect to see hundreds of Tecnam aeroplanes roll off the LUSY production facility over the next few years”.
LUSY Managing Director Mr. Liu Xiaofeng says “We are honoured to be able to cooperate with TECNAM as we move forward to support the needs of China burgeoning Flight Training needs.”
http://tecnam.com/News/New-Release/122/Tecnam-to-produce-General-Aviation-aeroplanes-in.aspx
Tecnam offers EU based Flight Training Organisations new aircraft financing opportunities
Tecnam today announced a co-operative financing programme with Flight Support, a Softeks Group ™ company, that will enable EU based Flight Training Organisations to acquire Tecnam aeroplanes at lower initial capital expenditure terms.
Softeks are affording existing and newly established EU based FTO’s to expand or modernise their training fleets with just a typical 30% initial payment, based on a minimum four year repayment period.
Tecnam new leasing programme is designed to be very flexible and will support FTO’s that require financing less or mare than a typical four year period.
“Flight Training Organisations around the world are choosing Tecnam’s wide range of superlative aircraft to modernise their fleets.” FTO’s have been delighted with the reliability, efficiency and ease of maintenance that Tecnam aircraft afford. The financial support Softeks is offering potential Tecnam customers is aimed to make it even easier and more cost-effective for FTO’s to successfully grow their businesses”. said Paolo Pascale, Tecnam’s Managing Director.
“We are very proud to offer to Tecnam customers a new way to acquire the aircraft and keep their business more and more smart and financially possible.” said Ruslan Usarov, Softeks CEO.
Softeks Group ™, is EU based and has been supporting the needs of European based aviation business for over 20 years.
http://tecnam.com/News/New-Release/123/Tecnam-offers-EU-based-Flight-Training.aspx
Softeks are affording existing and newly established EU based FTO’s to expand or modernise their training fleets with just a typical 30% initial payment, based on a minimum four year repayment period.
Tecnam new leasing programme is designed to be very flexible and will support FTO’s that require financing less or mare than a typical four year period.
“Flight Training Organisations around the world are choosing Tecnam’s wide range of superlative aircraft to modernise their fleets.” FTO’s have been delighted with the reliability, efficiency and ease of maintenance that Tecnam aircraft afford. The financial support Softeks is offering potential Tecnam customers is aimed to make it even easier and more cost-effective for FTO’s to successfully grow their businesses”. said Paolo Pascale, Tecnam’s Managing Director.
“We are very proud to offer to Tecnam customers a new way to acquire the aircraft and keep their business more and more smart and financially possible.” said Ruslan Usarov, Softeks CEO.
Softeks Group ™, is EU based and has been supporting the needs of European based aviation business for over 20 years.
http://tecnam.com/News/New-Release/123/Tecnam-offers-EU-based-Flight-Training.aspx
lunes, 26 de octubre de 2015
British Airways plane wheel collapses after landing
Plane's front left wheel collapsed after landing in Johannesburg causing aircraft to slump onto its side The front wheel of a British Airways plane collapsed on a runway in Johannesburg this morning shortly after landing. The BA Boeing 737-400, operated by franchise Comair, had touched down at OR...
China prueba su dirigible-pseusosatélite más grande [feedly]
China prueba su dirigible-pseusosatélite más grande
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South Korea Presses Ahead on KF-X Indigenous Fighter Program | NG Bags $53.2M Contract for LWSD Program | AF Spending $176.1M with LM for Sniper ATPs [feedly]
NG Bags $53.2M Contract for LWSD Program | AF Spending $176.1M with LM for Sniper ATPs | SK Presses Ahead on KF-X Indigenous Fighter Program
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USAF seeks to integrate 3-D printing into airpower sustainment mission [feedly]
USAF seeks to integrate 3-D printing into airpower sustainment mission
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Geared Turbofan Engine Nearing Entry Into Service [feedly]
Geared Turbofan Engine Nearing Entry Into Service
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Report: JLENS Airship Not Meeting Expectations [feedly]
Report: JLENS Airship Not Meeting Expectations
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Wendelstein 7-x stellarator puts new twist on nuclear fusion power [feedly]
Wendelstein 7-x stellarator puts new twist on nuclear fusion power
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Sweden and Brazil collaborating in aerospace research
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The governments of Sweden and Brazil have agreed to further strengthen their cooperation with regard to civil and military aerospace research. The collaboration, announced during the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff's, visit to Sweden, means that Sweden's and Brazil's Defence departments and Ministries of Enterprise and Innovation will assemble a joint steering group for aerospace research.
An introductory meeting was held on Monday October 19 between government representatives from both countries to delineate the details of the partnership.
"This venture will allow us to strengthen the valuable relationship already shared between Sweden and Brazil forged by the Gripen deal," says Saab's Deputy CEO, Senior Executive Vice President, Lennart Sindahl. "In the long-term, we hope to be able to form larger projects together and bring the technology closer to the products. Together we can pool our resources and knowledge in order to attain increased global competitiveness."
Both Brazil and Sweden have been engaged in aerospace research for a long time, and complement each other well within the field of aviation. Brazilian industry delivers large civilian aircraft and has military aviation operations as well. Aside from its civilian aviation operations, Sweden is one of a small number of nations that has the capability to develop and manufacture modern fighter aircraft. Sweden's strong collaboration between academia, industry and government agencies is unique and, as a result, many countries are interested in understanding the inner workings of the Swedish aerospace industry and the research done there.
In a press release published on Monday October 19, Oscar Stenström from the Swedish Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation explained:
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The governments of Sweden and Brazil have agreed to further strengthen their cooperation with regard to civil and military aerospace research. The collaboration, announced during the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff's, visit to Sweden, means that Sweden's and Brazil's Defence departments and Ministries of Enterprise and Innovation will assemble a joint steering group for aerospace research.
An introductory meeting was held on Monday October 19 between government representatives from both countries to delineate the details of the partnership.
"This venture will allow us to strengthen the valuable relationship already shared between Sweden and Brazil forged by the Gripen deal," says Saab's Deputy CEO, Senior Executive Vice President, Lennart Sindahl. "In the long-term, we hope to be able to form larger projects together and bring the technology closer to the products. Together we can pool our resources and knowledge in order to attain increased global competitiveness."
Both Brazil and Sweden have been engaged in aerospace research for a long time, and complement each other well within the field of aviation. Brazilian industry delivers large civilian aircraft and has military aviation operations as well. Aside from its civilian aviation operations, Sweden is one of a small number of nations that has the capability to develop and manufacture modern fighter aircraft. Sweden's strong collaboration between academia, industry and government agencies is unique and, as a result, many countries are interested in understanding the inner workings of the Swedish aerospace industry and the research done there.
In a press release published on Monday October 19, Oscar Stenström from the Swedish Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation explained:
"There is a great deal of interest in Swedish aviation solutions, for example, within design, production technology and sensor systems. This innovation partnership can lead to transfers within many other sectors and can create job opportunities in Sweden as well as Brazil."
Long standing academic exchange between the two countries
Saab already have an academic exchange project together with Swedish and Brazilian universities. The exchanges primarily take place within the Swedish-Brazilian Research and Innovation Centre (CISB), which serves as an arena for innovation, research and development.Swedish aerospace research is coordinated by Innovair
Vinnova is an agency within the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation tasked with promoting research and innovation in order to contribute to growth in Sweden. Innovair is a group to which all the players involved in Swedish aerospace research belong and one of the 16 "Strategic Innovation Areas" (SIO) established by Vinnova. Innovair is made up of research funding agencies, universities and institutes that conduct research, and companies that participate in the research and utilise the results.Related links:
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domingo, 25 de octubre de 2015
viernes, 23 de octubre de 2015
MRJ first flight pushed back by two weeks
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/mrj-first-flight-pushed-back-by-two-weeks-418132/
A spokeswoman tells Flightglobal the first flight will be delayed to the week of 9 November, because of the need to upgrade the rudder pedals in the cockpit.
"Under the current situation, we need to expand the movable range of the rudder, hence the decision to make the upgrade," she adds.
A spokeswoman tells Flightglobal the first flight will be delayed to the week of 9 November, because of the need to upgrade the rudder pedals in the cockpit.
"Under the current situation, we need to expand the movable range of the rudder, hence the decision to make the upgrade," she adds.
Researchers developing drones to autonomously repair the cities of the future [feedly]
Researchers developing drones to autonomously repair the cities of the future
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jueves, 22 de octubre de 2015
3 new patents for aircraft seats
http://www.aeropatent.com/flightbites/2015/10/19/zodiac-aerospace-steps-up-a-gear-with-newly-published-cabin-innovations
- Seats with support for publicity
- Seats with wire-less chargin spots for pax's gizmos
- Passenger cabin monitoring system
Le rival chinois de l’Airbus A320 fera sa première apparition le 2 novembre
Sauf retard de dernière minute, le premier
exemplaire du C919, fera selon nos informations son « roll-out » - sa
première apparition publique - le 2 novembre prochain sur le site de
Comac, près de l’aéroport international de Shanghaï. Cette étape clef
dans la vie du plus important programme aéronautique civil chinois
permettra enfin de découvrir de visu, le nouveau concurrent
chinois de l’Airbus A320 et du Boeing 737, dont le premier vol est
toujours officiellement prévu avant la fin de l’année, pour une première
livraison à une compagnie chinoise, fin 2016 ou plus vraisemblablement
courant 2017.
En savoir plus sur http://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/air-defense/021423797510-le-concurrent-chinois-de-lairbus-a320-fera-sa-premiere-apparition-le-2-novembre-1168185.php
US officers tour Chinese aircraft carrier despite tensions: report [feedly]
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Beijing (AFP) Oct 21, 2015
A US naval delegation toured Beijing's sole aircraft carrier the Liaoning, Chinese media reported Wednesday, as friction increases between the two powers over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Washington has said it may soon sail warships near Beijing's artificial islands in the area, challenging Chinese claims to a region through which as much as one-third of global oil shipments p
Beijing (AFP) Oct 21, 2015
A US naval delegation toured Beijing's sole aircraft carrier the Liaoning, Chinese media reported Wednesday, as friction increases between the two powers over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Washington has said it may soon sail warships near Beijing's artificial islands in the area, challenging Chinese claims to a region through which as much as one-third of global oil shipments p Boeing, Norwegian Finalize Order for 19 787-9 Dreamliners [feedly]
Boeing, Norwegian Finalize Order for 19 787-9 Dreamliners
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Largest single order for 787-9s from a European airline
OSLO, Norway, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Norwegian have finalized an order for 19 787-9 Dreamliners valued at more than $5 billion at current list prices. The order also includes options for 10 more 787-9s, as the carrier looks to significantly grow its existing long-haul fleet into the next decade. It is the largest single order for 787-9s from a European airline.
Norwegian currently operates eight 787-8s and has previously ordered 11 787-9s through lease agreements. With today's order, the carrier, headquartered in Oslo, will expand its total 787 fleet to nearly 40 airplanes in the coming years.
"This order of 19 new Dreamliners is a major milestone and enables Norwegian to offer a wide range of new routes to consumers worldwide. The order is also essential to further strengthening the company in the global competition," said Bjørn Kjos, Norwegian's CEO. "After two years of operating low-cost long-haul flights, our load factors have averaged in the nineties, which proves the demand for affordable flights between Europe and the US and Europe and Asia. Future growth and competiveness in the long-haul market depends on the fuel-efficient, state-of-the art 787 Dreamliner. Not least, the Dreamliner offers the best passenger experience."
The 787-9 complements and extends the 787 family. With the fuselage stretched by 6 meters (20 feet) over the 787-8, the 787-9 can fly up to 20 percent more passengers and 23 percent more cargo farther yet with the same exceptional environmental performance – 20 percent less fuel use and 20 percent fewer emissions than the airplanes they replace.
"Norwegian has led the way in utilizing the exceptional performance of the 787 to develop a successful low-cost long-haul operation," said Todd Nelp, vice president of European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The addition of 787-9s to the Norwegian fleet will enable it to grow its route structure, while providing more range and capacity with outstanding passenger comfort."
The 787-9 leverages the visionary design of the 787-8, offering passenger-pleasing features such as the industry's largest windows, large overhead bins with room for everyone's bag, modern LED lighting, air that is cleaner, more humid and at a higher pressure for greater comfort and technology that senses and counters turbulence for a smoother ride.
Norwegian serves more than 130 destinations across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, the USA and Southeast Asia, with a fleet that includes 90 Next-Generation 737-800s and eight 787-8s.
In 2014 the airline carried nearly 24 million passengers and has won numerous awards for its onboard service, including a SkyTrax award for 'Best low-cost long-haul airline.' With today's order for 19 787-9s, Norwegian has more than 150 unfilled orders from Boeing, including 100 737 MAXs.
Exclusive: China-made regional jet set for delivery, but no U.S. certification
Exclusive: China-made regional jet set for delivery, but no US ...
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Comac could eventually ask the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to certify the ARJ-21 once it has been delivered, and ask it to help with the C919 as well, the people familiar with the program said. "Given the effort and prestige China is pouring ...
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Comac could eventually ask the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to certify the ARJ-21 once it has been delivered, and ask it to help with the C919 as well, the people familiar with the program said. "Given the effort and prestige China is pouring ...
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Antonov's AN-178 Transport Aircraft Makes First Appearance At ... - Defenseworld.net [feedly]
Antonov's AN-178 Transport Aircraft Makes First Appearance At ...
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Ukraine's Antonov will present the AN−178 transport aircraft that can be effectively operated under conditions of Near East and Africa at the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft was developed to replace the AN−12 aircraft, the company announced today. Antonov ...
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Ukraine's Antonov will present the AN−178 transport aircraft that can be effectively operated under conditions of Near East and Africa at the Dubai Air Show. The aircraft was developed to replace the AN−12 aircraft, the company announced today. Antonov ...
Airbus awards eight Best in Class Suppliers of the year [feedly]
Airbus awards eight Best in Class Suppliers of the year
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Recognizing outstanding contribution to the business
22 October 2015 Press Release
Airbus acknowledged eight suppliers' outstanding contribution and presented them with Best in Class 2015 Partner Awards. The awards, split into three categories - Best Performer, Innovation and Support - distinguish the outstanding contributions from the selected partners in the areas of aerostructure and material, systems & equipment - cabin and propulsion and general procurement.
The awarded suppliers have been selected by the Airbus Executive Committee in consultation with business stakeholders. Superior performances in areas such as pragmatic innovation, high quality product delivery and services as well as the importance of a strong collaborative business partnership qualify this year's winners.
The suppliers awarded in 2015 are:
• UAC with Best Performer Award in aerostructure and materials for consistent delivery on Airbus expectations.
• COBHAM with Best Performer Award in systems & equipment, cabin and propulsion for maturity, for cross-programmes communications antennas as well as sustainability of excellent performance.
• ARITEX, P3 Group and HONEYWELL POWER SYSTEMS all won a Best Performer Award in general procurement, respectively for best improver achievements in jigs & tools, successful recovery on technical change management with on time - on quality delivery and energy efficient factory equipment, agile state of mind with proactive project management.
• RECARO received an Innovation Award in systems & equipment, cabin and propulsion for pre-developed and pre-certified seat option packages & active support on A320 Family ramp-up
• RADIALL wins an Innovation Award in aerostructure & materials for "Quick install Connector" on the A350 XWB programme allowing for time, weight and cost savings.
• ROCKWELL COLLINS AVIONICS is awarded with a Support Award in systems & equipment cabin and propulsions as being a consistent favorite by airlines, consistently voted n°1 in the annual supplier support rating survey and recognized for performance & commitment to customer satisfaction.
Airbus is proud to work hand in hand with such strong partners in a business collaborative approach towards achieving its challenging targets and objectives for the highest level of customer satisfaction.
In 2014, Airbus spent more than €32.4 billion with over 7,200 direct suppliers worldwide.
Life-Saving UAV Wins Top Prize in ESNC 2015 - GPS World magazine [feedly]
Life-Saving UAV Wins Top Prize in ESNC 2015
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A UAV project, POSEIDRON, took top honors in the 2015 European Satellite Navigation Competition, which recognizes the year's best innovations in commercial applications of satellite technology. POSEIDRON won over the international jury of experts with ...
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Asteroid Sample Mission Spacecraft, OSIRIS-REx, Completed at Lockheed Martin [feedly]
Asteroid Sample Mission Spacecraft, OSIRIS-REx, Completed at Lockheed Martin
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F-35s could cost $1M more without Canada
F-35s could cost $1M more without Canada
F-35 programme chief Lt Gen Christopher Bogdan says the cost of each Lightning II would increase 0.7% to 1%, or about $1 million per copy, if Canada cancels its order.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/jpo-f-35s-could-cost-1m-more-without-canada-418056/
Canadian F-35 exit could signal wider air force review
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/canadian-f-35-exit-could-signal-wider-air-force-revi-418043/
Canada’s change of government this week, after a decade of conservative rule, could see Ottawa swiftly exit the multinational F-35 programme and instead pursue a fighter competition, which defence analysts suggest could favour the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet or F-15SE, or Dassault's Rafale.
The incoming Liberal Party has pledged to ditch Lockheed Martin’s F-35 and “immediately” launch a competition to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 77 active Boeing CF-18s, following years of indecision. The new government is also withdrawing the service’s six fighters, one tanker and two surveillance aircraft from the US-led air campaign in Iraq, and is de-emphasising the service’s expeditionary combat role in preference of homeland defence and air patrol.
Canadian Hoverboard Inventor Testing Second Prototype [feedly]
Canadian Hoverboard Inventor Testing Second Prototype
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Oxia Planum firms at landing site for ExoMars 2018 mission [feedly]
http://www.gizmag.com/exomars-landing-site-prime-candidate/39983/
ESA has named the Oxia Planum region as the primary candidate for the landing site of the ExoMars 2018 Mars mission. The Russo-European mission to the Red Planet is the second of two missions of the ExoMars program and is aimed at demonstrating new technologies and seeking signs of past or present life. Consisting of a lander and rover, the mission is scheduled to launch in May 2018 with a landing in January 2019.
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miércoles, 21 de octubre de 2015
Finnish air force launches Hornet replacement project [feedly]
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Finnish air force launches Hornet replacement project
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The Finnish air force has launched a five-year process to select a new fighter to replace 61 active Boeing F/A-18C/Ds acquired in the 1990s.
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Sikorsky, Bell Wish the Army Would Get Faster - Aviation Today [feedly]
Sikorsky, Bell Wish the Army Would Get Faster - Aviation Today
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The U.S. Army wants to go fast, but Sikorsky Aircraft and Bell Helicopter want it to go faster. The Army is pursuing the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) technology demonstrator initiative to develop the foundation for a family of vertical-lift aircraft capable ...
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'Drop-and-Forget': Russia Develops Supersonic Smart Bomb [feedly]
'Drop-and-Forget': Russia Develops Supersonic Smart Bomb
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Lockheed-Sikorsky union expected in 2015, pending review by China [feedly]
Lockheed-Sikorsky union expected in 2015, pending review by China
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lockheed-sikorsky-union-expected-in-2015-pending-re-417993/
Lockheed Martin expects to finalise its $9 billion acquisition of Sikorsky by year s end, pending a regulatory review in China, company officials say.
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Lockheed Martin expects to finalise its $9 billion acquisition of Sikorsky by year s end, pending a regulatory review in China, company officials say.
Airbus names outsider to lead defence and space business [feedly]
Airbus names outsider to lead defence and space business
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Airbus has named Siemens executive Dirk Hoke to succeed Bernhard Gerwert as chief executive of Airbus Defence and Space next year, reaching outside the company to succeed a 36-year veteran of the company.
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Airbus has named Siemens executive Dirk Hoke to succeed Bernhard Gerwert as chief executive of Airbus Defence and Space next year, reaching outside the company to succeed a 36-year veteran of the company.
Boeing Reports Strong Third-Quarter Results; Raises Revenue, EPS and Cash Flow Guidance [feedly]
Boeing Reports Strong Third-Quarter Results; Raises Revenue, EPS and Cash Flow Guidance
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Embraer SA: SkyWest, Inc. orders 19 additional E175s to fly for Delta ... - MarketWatch [feedly]
Embraer SA: SkyWest, Inc. orders 19 additional E175s to fly for Delta ...
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SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer and SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) have signed a firm order for an additional 19 E175s jets. The aircraft will be flown by SkyWest Airlines, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, under a ...
Western Certification Issues May Clip MA700 Market Success - Aviation Week [feedly]
Western Certification Issues May Clip MA700 Market Success - Aviation Week
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Western Certification Issues May Clip MA700 Market Success
Aviation Week
Obtaining Western airworthiness acceptance is looming as a key difficulty for the Avic MA700 turboprop airliner program, which has begun moving down a regulatory path that has led the Comac C919 to what may be a seriously curtailed market.
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Tigerair A320 engine cowling falls off mid-flight [feedly]
Tigerair A320 engine cowling falls off mid-flight
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German probe looks into Eurowings A330 cowl loss [feedly]
German probe looks into Eurowings A330 cowl loss
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Transaero to be grounded on 26 October [feedly]
Transaero to be grounded on 26 October
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Lockheed Martin Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results [feedly]
Lockheed Martin Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results
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- Net sales of $11.5 billion
- Net earnings of $865 million, or $2.77 per share
- Generated cash from operations of $1.5 billion
- Repurchased 4.1 million shares, and increased share repurchase program by $3.0 billion
- Increased quarterly dividend rate 10 percent to $1.65 per share
- Updates 2015 outlook and provides trend information for 2016
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F-16V Takes Flight [feedly]
F-16V Takes Flight
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/press-releases/2015/october/f-16v-takes-flight.html
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The innovative F-16V configuration provides advanced combat capabilities in a scalable and affordable package. Lockheed Martin photo by Randy Crites.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 21, 2015 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully completed the maiden flight of the F-16V, the latest and most advanced F-16 on the market today. The October 16 flight marks the first time an F-16 has flown with Northrop Grumman's advanced APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR), which will deliver a quantum leap in capability for the venerable F-16.
The F-16V "Viper" advanced avionics configuration also includes a new cockpit Center Pedestal Display, a modernized mission computer, a high-capacity Ethernet data bus, and several other missions systems enhancements that collectively add significant combat capabilities to address the dynamic threat environments emerging in the coming decades.
"This flight marks a historic milestone in the evolution of the F-16," said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group. "The new F-16V configuration includes numerous enhancements designed to keep the F-16 at the forefront of international security, strengthening its position as the world's foremost combat-proven 4th Generation fighter aircraft."
The F-16V, an option for both new production F-16s and F-16 upgrades, is the next generation configuration that leverages a common worldwide sustainment infrastructure and provides significant capability improvements to the world's most affordable, combat-proven multi-role fighter.
Northrop Grumman's APG-83 SABR AESA fire control radar provides 5th Generation air-to-air and air-to-ground radar capability. Northrop Grumman also provides AESA radars for the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
With more than 4,550 F-16s delivered to date, the F-16V is a natural step in the evolution of the world's most successful 4th Generation fighter.
For additional information, visit our website: lockheedmartin.com/f16
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2014 were $45.6 billion.Northrop Grumman's Victor Aguilar-Ruiz and Paco Steve Freire Receive Awards at HENAAC Conference Recognizing Top Hispanic Engineers, Scientists [feedly]
Northrop Grumman's Victor Aguilar-Ruiz and Paco Steve Freire Receive Awards at HENAAC Conference Recognizing Top Hispanic Engineers, Scientists
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 19, 2015 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) employees Victor Aguilar-Ruiz and Paco Steve Freire were honored for being outstanding role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) this weekend at the 27th Annual Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) put on by Great Minds in STEM(TM) in Pasadena, California.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 19, 2015 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) employees Victor Aguilar-Ruiz and Paco Steve Freire were honored for being outstanding role models in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) this weekend at the 27th Annual Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) put on by Great Minds in STEM(TM) in Pasadena, California.
CAA claims Watchkeeper controlled airspace flight was isolated event [feedly]
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The recent flight of a Thales Watchkeeper in controlled airspace in Wales was simply a one-off , and a lot more work must be done before unmanned systems of its size can routinely fly through national airspace, the UK Civil Aviation Authority says.
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EASA lays out plan to prevent Germanwings crash recurrence [feedly]
EASA lays out plan to prevent Germanwings crash recurrence
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ANALYSIS: Dream Chaser spaceplane not just wishful thinking [feedly]
ANALYSIS: Dream Chaser spaceplane not just wishful thinking
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-dream-chaser-spaceplane-not-just-wishful-t-417648/
When NASA chose seven-seat capsule concepts from Boeing and SpaceX for full development funding in 2015 in its bid to restore a US manned spaceflight capability lost with the 2011 retirement of the Space Shuttle fleet it looked like the end of the runway for the Dream Chaser, an alternative concept that could be described as a mini Shuttle.
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When NASA chose seven-seat capsule concepts from Boeing and SpaceX for full development funding in 2015 in its bid to restore a US manned spaceflight capability lost with the 2011 retirement of the Space Shuttle fleet it looked like the end of the runway for the Dream Chaser, an alternative concept that could be described as a mini Shuttle.
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Hindustan Aeronautics’ Light Combat Helicopter moves closer to certification [feedly]
Hindustan Aeronautics' LCH moves closer to certification
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Lockheed completes maiden flight of F-16V aircraft [feedly]
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Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the maiden flight of latest and most advanced F-16 aircraft, the F-16V, demonstrating advanced combat capabilities.
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USAF to update its C-130 fleet with Rolls-Royce T56 Series 3.5 upgrade [feedly]
USAF to update its C-130 fleet with Rolls-Royce T56 Series 3.5 upgrade
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Microlight legend is closing: Quicksilver Declares Itself 'Insolvent' [feedly]
More 'Signs Of The Times?' Quicksilver Declares Itself 'Insolvent'
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Home made ultra light jet: First Customer-Built SubSonex Flies! [feedly]
First Customer-Built SubSonex Personal Jet Flies!
Second Factory Prototype Also Achieves First Flight;
SubSonex Books More Airshows
Second Factory Prototype Also Achieves First Flight;
SubSonex Books More Airshows
October 16, 2015, Oshkosh, WI
Sonex Aircraft extends its
congratulations to Redge Greenberg of Durango, Colorado, who made the
first flight of SubSonex serial number JSX0003 yesterday, October 15th:
the first customer-built SubSonex Personal Jet to fly! "I flew the
SubSonex this morning, for about 35 minutes… all went well," writes
Redge. "My regards to Dwight Tolfer who was a big help for me during the
construction project that was done almost entirely in my garage."
Redge received the first SubSonex kit delivery in February, 2015, an Ultra-Quick-Build kit with optional Triton Trailer (see our February 16th Press Release).
The SubSonex is sold as a Quick Build Kit only, leaving very little
work for the customer, and providing almost everything needed to fly
with the exception of avionics and paint! Two Quick Build Kit versions
are offered: an EAB-compliant kit for the traditional builder including
pre-built wings, fuselage and canopy; and an Experimental Exhibition
category Ultra- Quick Build Kit with no “51 percent rule” restrictions.
The Ultra-Quick Build customer will install the easily-removable
outboard wing panels, engine and fuel system, bolt-in the retractable
landing gear, install avionics, electrical systems and controls, install
the supplied BRS, fiberglass components and upholstery, and add paint.
"I hold commercial glider,
helicopter & single engine land licenses, accumulating 4500+ hours
in numerous aircraft," wrote Greenberg for our February press release,
"but I never got the chance to fly a jet. I first saw the prototype of
the SubSonex at Oshkosh, and followed the development for over a year.
When Sonex offered the jet as a kit, I was first in line. Like my RV8,
the SubSonex is aerobatic, but the Sonex company also included a
ballistic parachute for extra safety."
With two SubSonex JSX-2
factory prototype aircraft now flying, Redge's SubSonex makes number 3
in the worldwide fleet, with 6 more customer kits currently under
construction.
2nd Factory Prototype SubSonex JSX-2 Achieves First Flight on October 7th
The skies over Oshkosh were once again filled with tiny jet noise on the afternoon of October 7th as the JSX-2 worldwide fleet doubled with first flight of SubSonex N241SJ! John Monnett took the sister ship of #1 JSX-2 prototype N141SJ for a short flight, which was uneventful and successful. #2 JSX-2 N241SJ was constructed at the same time as N141SJ, but flying the aircraft took a back seat to flying and refining it's "Sonex yellow" sibling, leading to it's use advertising the design as the airshow bird of Bob Carlton's Vertigo Airshows. The gray, shark-mouthed JSX-2 #2 will serve as Sonex's Oshkosh-based SubSonex factory demonstrator, and incorporates all the latest refinements to the SubSonex design.
The skies over Oshkosh were once again filled with tiny jet noise on the afternoon of October 7th as the JSX-2 worldwide fleet doubled with first flight of SubSonex N241SJ! John Monnett took the sister ship of #1 JSX-2 prototype N141SJ for a short flight, which was uneventful and successful. #2 JSX-2 N241SJ was constructed at the same time as N141SJ, but flying the aircraft took a back seat to flying and refining it's "Sonex yellow" sibling, leading to it's use advertising the design as the airshow bird of Bob Carlton's Vertigo Airshows. The gray, shark-mouthed JSX-2 #2 will serve as Sonex's Oshkosh-based SubSonex factory demonstrator, and incorporates all the latest refinements to the SubSonex design.
Two More Shows Added to SubSonex Airshow Schedule
Bob Carlton recently added the 8th and 9th events to the SubSonex 2015 performance schedule, capping-off a hugely successful year for the inaugural show season in the new jet. We are particularly excited to announce that the SubSonex will be performing at the annual Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show! The SubSonex offers a unique experience in jet shows, combining jet speed with small aircraft maneuverability and close-in aerobatics. See the full show schedule on the Sonex Events Page.
Bob Carlton recently added the 8th and 9th events to the SubSonex 2015 performance schedule, capping-off a hugely successful year for the inaugural show season in the new jet. We are particularly excited to announce that the SubSonex will be performing at the annual Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show! The SubSonex offers a unique experience in jet shows, combining jet speed with small aircraft maneuverability and close-in aerobatics. See the full show schedule on the Sonex Events Page.
- Boshears Skyfest: October 17-18th, Augusta, GA
This air show and fly-in will be celebrating it's 22nd annual event in 2015. The show is dedicated to inspire others to fly, especially youth in the Central Savannah River Area.
- NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show: November 6-7th, Pensacola, FL
The Blue Angel Homecoming Air Show is an annual tradition at NAS Pensacola, wrapping-up the season with a special show to thank residents of the Blue Angels' home base community. Attractions include the Naval Aviation Museum, and the opportunity to get a unique look at the operations of the Blue's home field. After Aero-News.net suggested the SubSonex as replacement aircraft for the USAF Thunderbirds, Sonex Aircraft is hopeful that Navy admirals will take interest in the SubSonex during the Pensacola show.
Sonex Aircraft, LLC is a
leader in the experimental kit aircraft industry, providing a series of
sport aircraft along with the AeroConversions line of products, which
include the AeroVee engine, AeroVee Turbo, AeroInjector and ancillary
aviation products. Sonex Aircraft’s Sonex, Waiex, and Onex sport planes,
the Xenos sport motorglider, and the SubSonex Personal Jet, offer
outstanding performance in an easy to build, easy to fly kit package
that can be purchased and completed with full technical support at an
unrivaled price. Highly regarded as an engineering company, Sonex has
diversified its offerings to include the Teros line of UAV aircraft for
civil and defense missions in conjunction with Navmar Applied Sciences
Corporation. Sonex and AeroConversions continue to invest heavily in
developing new products. Our team is committed to providing simple,
elegant and low-cost solutions for sport flying. Simply put, Sonex
Aircraft and AeroConversions products provide the Best Performance Per
Dollar. Check us out at www.SonexAircraft.com and www.AeroConversions.com
A closer look at NASA's journey to Mars road map [feedly]
A closer look at NASA's journey to Mars road map
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martes, 20 de octubre de 2015
LAS EXPORTACIONES AERONÁUTICAS ANDALUZAS CRECEN UN 18,6% EN LOS PRIMEROS SIETE MESES DE 2015 HASTA LOS 822 MILLONES DE EUROS
La Consejería de
Economía y Conocimiento organiza la tercera edición de Aerospace & Defense
Meetings-ADM Sevilla 2016 que ya ha abierto su periodo de inscripción
Las exportaciones andaluzas del
sector aeronáutico alcanzaron los 822 millones de euros en los primeros siete
meses de 2015, lo que supone un incremento del 18,6% respecto al mismo periodo
del año anterior. Con estos datos, Andalucía es segunda comunidad exportadora,
con el 30% del total, y siendo Sevilla y Cádiz las provincias líderes en ventas
en el exterior, con un crecimiento del 21,7% y 14,2% respectivamente.
La Consejería de Economía y
Conocimiento, a través de Extenda-Agencia Andaluza de Promoción Exterior,
organiza la tercera edición de Aerospace & Defense
Meetings-ADM Sevilla 2016 que ya ha abierto su periodo de inscripción para
las empresas andaluzas que quieran participar en la página web del certamen que
se encuentra accesible en http://www.bciaerospace.com/sevilla/es/registrese.html.
Extenda realiza, junto a Abe-BCI, el
mayor evento del sector de España, que tendrá lugar entre el 11 y el 13 de mayo,
con el objetivo de consolidar a Andalucía como capital del negocio aeroespacial
en nuestro país y punto de referencia del circuito mundial del sector.
Por otra parte, el crecimiento
del 18,6% de las ventas aeronáuticas andaluzas es mayor que el experimentado
por España en el mismo período (14,5%), cifras que aportan a la balanza
comercial andaluza un saldo positivo de 285,2 millones, con una tasa de
cobertura del 153%. En cuanto a los provincias exportadoras, Sevilla realizó
ventas por valor 538,2 millones (65,5% del total), mientras que las exportaciones
de Cádiz alcanzaron los 281 millones (34,2% del total), en segunda posición.
Diversificación
de mercados
En cuanto a los mercados, Extenda ha
detectado que el nivel de diversificación de destinos sigue presente en este
período, ya que 16 de los 20 primeros países fueron no comunitarios. Asimismo, Francia
continúa en primer lugar con 223 millones de euros (27% del total) y un
crecimiento del 26,2% con respecto a los primeros siete meses de 2014; seguido
de México, con 128,4 millones (15,6% del total) que multiplica por 492 las
ventas.
En tercer lugar está Malasia, con
127,4 millones (15,5% del total), que multiplica sus cifras por 396; en cuarta
posición se encuentra Egipto, con 94,2 millones y casi el cuádruple que en los
mismos meses de 2014; seguida de Alemania, con 86,2 millones. Destacan también
los crecimientos en exportaciones a otros países como Vietnam (54,6 millones), sexto
mercado, al que no se registraron ventas en los siete primeros meses de 2014.
Los
datos de las empresas exportadoras andaluzas indican que el sector goza de un
alto nivel de internacionalización, con el significativo crecimiento del 11% en
el número de empresas exportadoras registrado en 2014, hasta alcanzar las 59, y
alza del 21% en las exportadoras regulares, que se sitúan ya en 23. Estos
números indican que más de la mitad de las empresas del sector (114) son
exportadoras y el 20% exportadoras regulares, acaparando estas 23, el 80% de
las ventas al exterior.
ADM
Casablanca 2015
Dentro de las acciones que realiza
Extenda para promocionar el sector aeronáutico andaluz en el mundo, ha
organizado la participación de las empresas sevillanas Maquinser, Fundación
Hélice y Simetrycal en la Aerospace & Defense Meetings Casablanca 2015, que
tendrá lugar del 6 al 7 de octubre de 2015 en Marruecos.
La industria aeronáutica marroquí
cuenta con 106 empresas, que facturan más de 100 millones de euros al año, y
emplea a más de 11.000 personas. La gran mayoría de las empresas del sector
están ubicadas en Casablanca y región adyacente donde se han instalado algunas
filiales de líderes internacionales como Safran, EADS, Boing, Bombardier o
Thales.
ADM Sevilla 2016
Los
objetivos de ADM Sevilla 2016 son superar los datos cuantitativos de la segunda
edición e incrementar los cualitativos, en cuanto a la entidad de los
contratistas internacionales que participarán en esta cita, lo que permitirá a
las empresas andaluzas establecer contactos de máximo nivel con los principales
actores mundiales del sector, y también en cuanto al programa de conferencias
expertas organizadas. De esta forma, se consolida su carácter comercial y de
conocimiento, así como su ubicación dentro del circuito mundial de negocios del
sector.
La
segunda edición supuso la consolidación del carácter bienal del evento,
destacando sus participantes una importante mejora sobre la primera edición en
cuanto a la calidad de los encuentros de negocio organizados y a los principales
aspectos de la organización, calificados en más de un 90% de los casos como
“bueno” o “excelente”. ADM 2016 podrá
ser cofinanciada con fondos procedentes de la Unión Europea.
Convocatorias
abiertas de internacionalización 2015
Extenda
apoya al cluster aeroespacial andaluz con una intensa programación enfocada a participar
en las principales ferias internacionales, el desarrollo de misiones
comerciales a los principales mercados y otro tipo de acciones de
internacionalización, en la que en 2014 participaron hasta 160 empresas.
Este año
2015 ya se ha apoyado la presencia andaluza en la `International Paris Air Show
Le Bourget´ en París, y está abierta la convocatoria para el certamen `Farnborough
International Airshow 2016´ en Reino Unido, Además, próximamente estará
disponible la inscripción para las empresas de la comunidad en la muestra `ILA
Berlin Air Show´que celebrará el próximo junio de 2016 en Berlín.
Asimismo,
junto a todas estas acciones, ADM Sevilla supone la consolidación de una
estrategia de internacionalización del cluster aeroespacial de Andalucía
desarrollada por la Consejería de Economía y Conocimiento, a través de Extenda,
y en coordinación con Hélice. En este caso, para identificar a Andalucía y a
sus empresas como la capital del negocio aeroespacial de España y tercer polo
aeronáutico de Europa, tras Toulouse y Hamburgo.
Representantes de FIDAE e IDS ultiman en Chile la tercera edición de UNVEX América - NOTA DE PRENSA -
Han mantenido reuniones con representantes civiles y militares nacionales para definir los aspectos más importantes de la Conferencia de Sistemas Remotamente Tripulados que se celebrará el próximo año en el marco de FIDAE
Octubre de 2015
Representantes de FIDAE y de IDS se han reunido en Chile con diversos miembros de entidades civiles y militares nacionales con el objetivo de definir los aspectos más importantes que se expondrán durante la 3ra edición de la Conferencia Latinoamericana de Sistemas Remotamente Tripulados, UNVEX'16 que se celebrará los días 31 de marzo al 1 de abril del próximo año en el seno de una de las Ferias más importantes del continente en materia de defensa, seguridad y aeroespacial.
En el marco de dichas reuniones se han tratado temas concretos como la experiencia y proyección en el uso de UAS/RPAS (drones) en las Fuerzas Armadas, cuerpos de seguridad y usos civiles, además de la legislación, certificación, formación de operadores, junto a proyectos de universidades y centros de I+D.
"El mercado de los UAV está creciendo exponencialmente, se duplica cada año y podríamos hablar que es equivalente a la telefonía móvil, ya que la tecnología va a una velocidad muy grande y la demanda del mercado es cada vez mayor", destacó Ángel Macho, Consejero Delegado de IDS, que viajó a Chile con la finalidad de recopilar mayor información e inquietudes de especialistas.
El representante de IDS añadió que "para nosotros es un honor y una satisfacción realizar la nueva edición de UNVEX'16 en FIDAE, ya que es la mayor feria aeronáutica del continente. Los UAS/RPAS se han convertido en este momento en los sistemas aéreos de mayor crecimiento y, creo que con la conferencia UNVEX'16 dentro de su programa de conferencias, vamos a conseguir estar a la vanguardia, con una audiencia perfectamente preparada que aprovechará al máximo el desarrollo de ésta tecnología".
UNVEX, el gran encuentro sobre sistemas remotamente tripulados
Tras el éxito de sus dos ediciones anteriores (Lima y Bogotá), UNVEX América celebrará su tercera edición en Santiago de Chile, dentro de FIDAE 2016, la mayor Feria Americana del sector aeronáutico, los días 31 de marzo y 1 de abril del próximo año.
UNVEX AMERICA es un encuentro profesional, orientado al mercado, con el objetivo de impulsar el conocimiento y la aplicación de los sistemas remotamente tripulados. Su programa incluye los aspectos que más preocupan al sector como la legislación, normativa, operación, formación de operadores y, por supuesto, la tecnología. Se espera la participación de ponentes de varios países de la región, así como de expertos de los países más desarrollados en este mercado, como Estados Unidos e Israel.
La organizadora del evento, IDS, es una empresa española integrada por profesionales de la comunicación especializados en Defensa y Seguridad que oferta servicios integrales de comunicación a empresas y organismos públicos y privados. Cuenta con un equipo de profesionales cualificados en la materia. Como empresa editorial destacan sus portales www.infodefensa.com , líder en España y América Latina, y www.infoespacial.com.
El departamento de Eventos de IDS organiza la bienal UNVEX, cumbre de Vehículos No Tripulados o Drones, que celebrará su cuarta edición en Mayo del próximo año. Un evento pionero y de referencia en España y Europa que cuenta con un notable éxito de contenidos y participación que tiene su extensión en la edición americana, UNVEX AMERICA, celebrada en Perú y Colombia.
Octubre de 2015
Representantes de FIDAE y de IDS se han reunido en Chile con diversos miembros de entidades civiles y militares nacionales con el objetivo de definir los aspectos más importantes que se expondrán durante la 3ra edición de la Conferencia Latinoamericana de Sistemas Remotamente Tripulados, UNVEX'16 que se celebrará los días 31 de marzo al 1 de abril del próximo año en el seno de una de las Ferias más importantes del continente en materia de defensa, seguridad y aeroespacial.
En el marco de dichas reuniones se han tratado temas concretos como la experiencia y proyección en el uso de UAS/RPAS (drones) en las Fuerzas Armadas, cuerpos de seguridad y usos civiles, además de la legislación, certificación, formación de operadores, junto a proyectos de universidades y centros de I+D.
"El mercado de los UAV está creciendo exponencialmente, se duplica cada año y podríamos hablar que es equivalente a la telefonía móvil, ya que la tecnología va a una velocidad muy grande y la demanda del mercado es cada vez mayor", destacó Ángel Macho, Consejero Delegado de IDS, que viajó a Chile con la finalidad de recopilar mayor información e inquietudes de especialistas.
El representante de IDS añadió que "para nosotros es un honor y una satisfacción realizar la nueva edición de UNVEX'16 en FIDAE, ya que es la mayor feria aeronáutica del continente. Los UAS/RPAS se han convertido en este momento en los sistemas aéreos de mayor crecimiento y, creo que con la conferencia UNVEX'16 dentro de su programa de conferencias, vamos a conseguir estar a la vanguardia, con una audiencia perfectamente preparada que aprovechará al máximo el desarrollo de ésta tecnología".
UNVEX, el gran encuentro sobre sistemas remotamente tripulados
Tras el éxito de sus dos ediciones anteriores (Lima y Bogotá), UNVEX América celebrará su tercera edición en Santiago de Chile, dentro de FIDAE 2016, la mayor Feria Americana del sector aeronáutico, los días 31 de marzo y 1 de abril del próximo año.
UNVEX AMERICA es un encuentro profesional, orientado al mercado, con el objetivo de impulsar el conocimiento y la aplicación de los sistemas remotamente tripulados. Su programa incluye los aspectos que más preocupan al sector como la legislación, normativa, operación, formación de operadores y, por supuesto, la tecnología. Se espera la participación de ponentes de varios países de la región, así como de expertos de los países más desarrollados en este mercado, como Estados Unidos e Israel.
La organizadora del evento, IDS, es una empresa española integrada por profesionales de la comunicación especializados en Defensa y Seguridad que oferta servicios integrales de comunicación a empresas y organismos públicos y privados. Cuenta con un equipo de profesionales cualificados en la materia. Como empresa editorial destacan sus portales www.infodefensa.com , líder en España y América Latina, y www.infoespacial.com.
El departamento de Eventos de IDS organiza la bienal UNVEX, cumbre de Vehículos No Tripulados o Drones, que celebrará su cuarta edición en Mayo del próximo año. Un evento pionero y de referencia en España y Europa que cuenta con un notable éxito de contenidos y participación que tiene su extensión en la edición americana, UNVEX AMERICA, celebrada en Perú y Colombia.