3D printing the future of drones as Northrop Grumman hit TERN milestones - 3D Printing Industry [feedly]

3D Printing Industry

3D printing the future of drones as Northrop Grumman hit TERN milestones 3D Printing Industry According to DARPA's video, TERN is a 'revolutionary medium-altitude long endurance (MALE) highly autonomous unmanned air system (UAS)'. Basically, the vehicle which is being developed for the US military can be seen as a hybrid of a helicopter and ... Northrop Passes Two Milestones for Joint DARPA-ONR 'Tern' UAS ProgramExecutiveBiz (blog) los 4 artículos informativos »

Transport Canada working to reform UAV regs - Skies Magazine (press release) [feedly]

Skies Magazine (press release)

Transport Canada working to reform UAV regs Skies Magazine (press release) The use of unmanned aircraft for recreational and non-recreation purposes has taken off in recent years, significantly increasing the workload for Transport Canada regulators. In 2010, the department received 66 applications for SFOCs; last year that ... y más »

FLIR acquires UAV manufacturer - IHS Jane's 360 [feedly]

FLIR acquires UAV manufacturer IHS Jane's 360 FLIR Systems announced on 30 November that it had acquired Norwegian micro-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Prox Dynamics. According to a release from FLIR Systems, the transaction is valued at USD134 million in cash. Prox Dynamics will ... y más »

For Airbus and Boeing, it’s about Alabama, Alabama, Alabama [feedly]

For Airbus and Boeing, it's about Alabama, Alabama, Alabama
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Elixir Aircraft preparing piston-single for 2017 first flight [feedly]

French start-up manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has completed the detailed design phase for its Elixir piston-single, and says it will begin assembly of the prototype in December with a view to flying the all-carbonfibre aircraft in the first half of 2017.

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IFG prepares to disclose Optica valuation [feedly]

IFG prepares to disclose Optica valuation
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H&K to End Deals with Non-NATO Members | Norway to Spend $1.15B on P-8A’s | Italian Navy Launches First Aster Missiles [feedly]

H&K to End Deals with Non-NATO Members | Norway to Spend $1.15B on P-8A's | Italian Navy Launches First Aster Missiles
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Airborne on a budget: The best drones for under $250 [feedly]

With their crisp 4K cameras and fancy autonomous flight modes, expensive prosumer drones are a pretty tempting path into the world of unmanned aircraft. But there are more than a few ways to get in on the action without shelling out thousands of dollars. Today, drones at lower price points offer a less risky way for novices to learn the ropes, while still including some bells and whistles to keep the fun coming once they're up and away, such as VR features and HD video. Here's our selection of the best drones available now for less than US$250 that offer a little something more than just the sheer thrill of flying.

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Como debe informar un periodista en un accidente aéreo según el Colegio Oficial de Pilotos

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106-Year-Old Fishing Net Maker May Have Space Junk Solution

A 106-year-old Japanese fishing net maker may have a solution. Nitto Seimo Co. is working with Japan’s space agency to develop a mesh material to tether and drag bus-size pieces of space junk into the atmosphere for incineration. Scientists will get their first indication of whether the metallic line will work when it’s tested in orbit next month, said project chief Koichi Inoue, an associate principal researcher at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2016-asia-space-race/netting-space-junk.html

VENTURE CAPITAL AVAILABLE FOR SPACE-BASED COMPANIES

The Seraphim Space Fund of venture capital, currently worth £50 million, is set to boost European small, medium and start-up companies developing space-based applications, services and technologies.

The fund offers a springboard for all space technology, emerging products, applications and associated services that have been developed with ESA’s help.

This includes software, hardware and integrated solutions for companies that use satellite data for a wide range of applications such as intelligent transport and smart cities, through to sectors including insurance, maritime, agriculture and oil and gas.

The fund fits well with projects that have originated under ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) programme, but is also open to all developments that have been supported by ESA, including ESA-incubated companies.

Seraphim fills the funding gap that often exists when a space company or start-up first enters the market and can provide expertise and access to customers, if required.

The fund is targeting a final value of about £80 million during the second quarter of 2017 but has already opened for business and is ready to make investments.

ESA’s Senior Advisor to the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications, Amnon Ginati, who sits on the Seraphim Advisory Board, commented, “ESA’s cooperation with Seraphim Capital offers space companies, start-ups and ESA-incubated companies a new conduit to funding beyond ESA.

“The Seraphim fund tops a long list of private investors who have already committed more than €55 million in commercially promising companies and projects arising out of ESA programmes.

“ESA makes no financial contribution to the Seraphim fund. ESA’s role is to recommend suitable candidates and act as a facilitator, and these efforts are paid for by the fund.”

Mark Boggett, Managing Director at Seraphim Capital, added: “Low-cost access to space will come to define the decade ahead. We look forward to working closely with ESA and providing the next step of financing to a range of innovative businesses developed through their various programmes.”

Seraphim Capital is managed by a team of fund partners, with decades of experience investing in early stage technology businesses. The new fund focuses on space tech and the broader ‘space enabling’ ecosystem.

The space industry is undergoing unprecedented technological change and the fund’s corporate venture structure will enable investors, including large space companies, to gain insight into the next wave of emerging technologies, helping them to innovate faster and ultimately bring more value to their customers.

More information about Seraphim Capital can be found at http://seraphimcapital.co.uk/

ARTES transforms research and development investment into space technology, systems, commercial products and services that benefit our daily lives. ARTES Applications can be found at: artes-apps.esa.int, while ARTES technology and products may be found at: artes.esa.int.

About the European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) provides Europe’s gateway to space.

ESA is an intergovernmental organisation, created in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

ESA has 22 Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, of which 20 are Member States of the EU.

ESA has established formal cooperation with seven other Member States of the EU. Canada takes part in some ESA programmes under a Cooperation Agreement.

By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, ESA can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. It is working in particular with the EU on implementing the Galileo and Copernicus programmes.

ESA develops the launchers, spacecraft and ground facilities needed to keep Europe at the forefront of global space activities.

Today, it develops and launches satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications and astronomy, sends probes to the far reaches of the Solar System and cooperates in the human exploration of space.

Learn more about ESA at www.esa.int

CITIZENS’ SPACE DEBATE: THE MAIN FINDINGS AND THE FUTURE

On 10 September,about 2000 Europeans helped to shape the future of space by taking part in a world first: the Citizens’ Debate on Space for Europe. 

ESA organised the event to gather opinions and ideas to help develop and nurture the future strategy for space in Europe.

When Jan Woerner was elected as Director General of ESA by its Member States he expressed the wish to boost dialogue with all stakeholders and to open up space to a broader public. This Citizens’ Debate translated his intention into practice, by including people from all walks of life around Europe.

About 2000 people representing a broad diversity of citizens in 22 countries debated space issues during the day-long event.

This consultation exercise, on an unprecedented scale, was organised in all ESA Member States simultaneously, following the same approach.

In order to consolidate the 22 national results into one report at European level, the debates followed the same pattern and addressed the same questions. Although quantitative results were available soon after the debate, it required more time to analyse the qualitative results – in particular the creative session where participants were asked to imagine a space project for 2046 and 200 scenarios were proposed.

An entire day on space issues

Five sessions on “Space and me”, “Europe’s role in space exploration and exploitation”, “The global governance of space”, “Let’s go into space” and “Preparing the future of space for Europe” were each opened with a video before the debates. Participants then answered a set of standardised questions on each theme.

At the end, feedback from participants revealed a 92% rate of satisfaction with the exercise, and 95% considered that ESA should organise similar events in the future.

Notable results

• 96% think space is a universe of possibilities and opportunities;
• 94% have full or a high level of trust in European space agencies;
• 84% have full or a high level of trust in space agencies in general.

Thinking outside the box

• 84% think space should be protected from polluting and potentially harmful human activities;
• 84% consider ESA should accelerate the opening up of space programmes and space activities to non-space traditional actors (such as non-governmental organisations, start-ups specialised in new services on mobile devices and Internet-connected objects, citizens, clubs, artists, schools and universities);
• 89% would be in favour of giving citizens the possibility of contributing to space programmes on a voluntary basis.

Divided opinions

69% consider ESA should develop specific programmes to improve security, while 16% consider it should not develop programmes in the security sector;

• For exploiting natural resources:

• 80% consider it would be acceptable for international institutions to exploit natural resources such as raw materials and energy, without claiming ownership;
• 39% consider that governments should be able to exploit resources, while 47% think that they should not;
• 37% say the private sector should be able to exploit resources from space, while 49% state that they should not;

• 53% say private–public partnerships should exploit resources from space, while 32% state they should not.

According to the Space 4.0[1] strategy of ESA Director General Jan Woerner, it is crucial for the Agency to involve more actors, especially citizens and in particular member state taxpayers and end-users, in considering responses to societal challenges. Space is put at their service and can positively affect current and future generations through innovation, exploration and international cooperation.

The Citizens’ Debate results are available online in the 17 languages of the debate at: citizensdebate.space

A summary of the main recommendations from participants:

•  Be global. Participants see themselves as citizens of the world and as humanity, believing that space should address societal challenges (including environmental issues). Space is a common good for humanity.

• Be environmentally conscious, protect space. Space should be kept clean, space debris removed, and protected for future generations.
• Be innovative. Space exploration benefits our daily lives and the future of humanity. A first step should be to return to the Moon, as proposed with the Moon Village concept.

• Communicate and be interactive. ESA should continue the dialogue with citizens and all stakeholders (including other space agencies), share information (involving the ESA Digital Agenda for Space), develop communication and marketing actions, and conceive, build and implement large and inspirational missions that involve the public.

What now?

The Director General will use the strong messages of the debate participants in shaping the Agency’s future space activities and also to continue the dialogue with stakeholders. He stresses that the opinions expressed by participants will be taken into account in his discussions at ESA’s Ministerial Council in Lucerne, on 1–2 December.

Replica Debates

To continue the dialogue, ESA encourages its member state citizens to organise ‘replica debates’. These may take place in schools, classes, clubs, associations and other similar places.

The required materials can be downloaded at citizensdebate.space. Videos, presentations and the Citizens’ Debate magazine are available in 17 languages and can be used to organise citizens’ own debates, or simply as information material.

For further information, please contact:

Nathalie Meusy

ESA Citizens’ Debate project manager

Email: Nathalie.meusy@esa.int

[1] 20 July 2016, http://www.esa.int/About_Us/DG_s_news_and_views/ESA_Director_general_Jan_Woerner_talks_about_the_the_role_of_Space_in_the_future_of_Europe

About the European Space Agency

The European Space Agency (ESA) provides Europe’s gateway to space.

ESA is an intergovernmental organisation, created in 1975, with the mission to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space delivers benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world.

ESA has 22 Member States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Slovenia is an Associate Member.

ESA has established formal cooperation with six other Member States of the EU. Canada takes part in some ESA programmes under a Cooperation Agreement.

By coordinating the financial and intellectual resources of its members, ESA can undertake programmes and activities far beyond the scope of any single European country. It is working in particular with the EU on implementing the Galileo and Copernicus programmes.

ESA develops the launchers, spacecraft and ground facilities needed to keep Europe at the forefront of global space activities.

Today, it develops and launches satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications and astronomy, sends probes to the far reaches of the Solar System and cooperates in the human exploration of space.

Learn more about ESA at www.esa.int

Northrop Grumman Passes Key Development Milestones on DARPA/Navy Tern Program - SEAPOWER Magazine Online [feedly]

Northrop Grumman Passes Key Development Milestones on DARPA/Navy Tern Program
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SAN DIEGO — A future with highly autonomous unmanned aircraftconducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), targeting and strike missions from small-deck U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps ships gained momentum recently when Northrop ...

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Why Northrop's manned and unmanned aerospace business is booming - Washington Business Journal [feedly]

Washington Business Journal

Why Northrop's manned and unmanned aerospace business is booming Washington Business Journal In the years to come, Falls Church-based Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE: NOC) will be "well positioned to produce solid profits and cash flows," according to a recent report from credit analyst firm Moody's Investors Service, and the company owes much of ... Fitch Rates Northrop Grumman's Proposed Notes 'BBB+(EXP)'; Outlook StableBusiness Wire (press release) Gulf International Bank UK Ltd Has $11103000 Position in NorthropGrumman Corp. (NOC)Community Financial News Today, BB&T Corp Sold shares of Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC)DailyQuint The News Journal -Review Fortune -TWN los 22 artículos informativos »

Japan to Launch First Military Communications Satellite on January 24 [feedly]

Japan to Launch First Military Communications Satellite on January 24
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Kuwait to buy 28 F-18 warplanes: official [feedly]

Kuwait to buy 28 F-18 warplanes: official
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UPDATE 1-Embraer says most Brazil unions agree to 5 pct raise next year - Reuters [feedly]

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China's COMAC says clinches new C919, ARJ21 orders from ... - Reuters UK [feedly]

China's COMAC says clinches new C919, ARJ21 orders from ... Reuters UK In a statement released to coincide with Airshow China, the country's biggest air expo, COMAC said SPDB Financial Leasing ordered five C919planes - designed to China's challenger to Airbus Group (AIR.PA) and Boeing Co (BA.N) in the narrow-body ...

Free flights on Ryanair? O’Leary keeps the dream alive

Want to fly for free? I don't mean "free" trips based on points, but truly free tickets. That's what Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is suggesting could happen with his airline. Speaking recently at the Airport Operators Association conference in London, O'Leary suggested that a revenue sharing model with airport concessions was a viable way to generate sufficient revenue to fund flights, removing the need to charge fares.

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Full Airbus, Boeing statements on WTO ruling [feedly]

Full Airbus, Boeing statements on WTO ruling
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Airbus, Boeing claim victory in today’s WTO ruling over Washington State tax breaks [feedly]

Airbus, Boeing claim victory in today's WTO ruling over Washington State tax breaks
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U-tail Business Jet Shows Noise Benefits In Clean Sky Tests [feedly]

Clean Sky is wrapping up wind-tunnel and full-scale ground tests of a noise-shielding U-tail configuration for future business jets.

read more

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Polish Air Force Further Postpones Procurement of 5th Generation Fighters to replace MiG-29 and Su-22 jets [feedly]

Polish Air Force Further Postpones Procurement of 5th Generation Fighters to replace MiG-29 and Su-22 jets
https://theaviationist.com/2016/11/28/polish-air-force-further-postpones-procurement-of-5th-generation-fighters-to-replace-mig-29-and-su-22-jets/

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Canadian CF-18 crashes near Cold Lake killing pilot. It’s the eighth Legacy Hornet lost in 6 months [feedly]

Canadian CF-18 crashes near Cold Lake killing pilot. It's the eighth Legacy Hornet lost in 6 months
https://theaviationist.com/2016/11/29/canadian-cf-18-crashes-near-cold-lake-killing-pilot-its-the-eighth-legacy-hornet-lost-in-6-months/

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Bell-Boeing Wins $267.2M Support Contract for MV-22 | Antonov’s AN-132 Prototype Assembly Successful | EMP Gen Developed by SK for Use Against NK UAVs [feedly]

Bell-Boeing Wins $267.2M Support Contract for MV-22 | Antonov's AN-132 Prototype Assembly Successful | EMP Gen Developed by SK for Use Against NK UAVs

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bell-boeing-wins-267-2m-support-contract-for-mv-22-antonovs-an-132-prototype-assembly-successful-emp-gen-developed-by-sk-for-use-against-nk-uavs-035319/

Bombardier Obtains Same Type Rating For Both CS100 and CS300 Jetliners

Same Type Rating Offers Operators Significant Cost Savings EASA and Transport Canada have awarded the CS100 and CS300 airliners with the Same Type Rating (STR) which provides operators with significant cost-saving opportunities.


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Cassini Spacecraft Approaches Its Mission Finale [feedly]

Cassini Spacecraft Approaches Its Mission Finale
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Changes in cerebrospinal fluid volume the culprit behind astronauts' blurry vision [feedly]

As missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have grown longer, astronauts have been repeatedly complaining of blurred vision and, fearing that this condition might not be reversible on returning from Earth, NASA has been investigating the causes. Now a team led by Noam Alperin, professor of radiology and biomedical engineering at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida has completed a study that indicates the culprit might be a change in volume in the astronaut's cerebrospinal fluid.

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Why we should send politicians to space

Space journalist Richard Hollingham makes the case for sending more than just astronauts into orbit. When astronauts return from space, many of them report that their perspective of life on Earth has been transformed for the better. All our differences, borders and barriers seem less important wh...

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The Pentagon won't say why its targeting manual was released online

It's an unredacted look into the bureaucracy of war. Last week without fanfare, a 230-page military document (PDF) appeared in the public domain. The document, authored in May 2016, is a comprehensive list of rules, standards, and definitions governing the heart of what the military does: picking...

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NASA wants you (yes, you) to solve its poop problems

More space travel, more poop problems. Everybody poops, as you may have read, and people in space are no exception. In zero gravity, astronauts rely on vacuum-powered toilets to help get feces far away from the body. Once it's shot out of the space station, astronaut poop burns up in the atmosphe...

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This drone gun knocks drones out of the sky gently, with radio waves

Who you gonna call? Dronebusters Drones are flying bundles of sensors and radio waves, sometimes put to nefarious purpose. In Iraq, the insurgent group ISIS put this combination to deadly effect, killing enemies and assembling a small aerial arsenal. Small, deadly drones used to kill are relative...

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Crash: LAMIA Bolivia RJ85 near Medellin on Nov 28th 2016, electrical problems, impact with terrain

A LAMIA Bolivia Avro RJ-85, registration CP-2933 performing flight LMI-2933 from Santa Cruz (Bolivia) to Medellin (Colombia) with 72 passengers and 9 crew, was descending towards Medellin about 15-20nm southeast of Medellin in the area of La Ceja (Colombia) at 21:56L (02:56Z Nov 29th) when the aircraft disappeared from radar screens. The Airport of Medellin reported a search was initiated and the crash site has been located, there may be survivors.
http://avherald.com/h?article=4a16583c&opt=0

Bag tracking to save airlines $3 billion | Airlines International

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Taiwan company takes over CT line from Flight Design — General Aviation News

http://generalaviationnews.com/2016/11/20/taiwan-company-takes-over-ct-line-from-flight-design/

Lockheed wins $7.2bn F-35 Lightning II Lot 10 production contract [feedly]

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Lockheed wins $7.2bn F-35 Lightning II Lot 10 production contract
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Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $7.2bn contract for the supply of Lot 10 production of F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
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USAF researchers test new aeromedical evacuation stretcher for transporting patients [feedly]

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Researchers at the US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) are testing a new aeromedical evacuation stretcher that has been designed to transport traumatic brain and spinal injury patients.
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​Lufthansa pilots to strike again as talks fail to broker deal

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Airbus details duty schedule for A350-1000 test fleet

Airbus s flight-test programme for the A350-1000 will stretch to 1,600h, split almost evenly between the three test aircraft.

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Boeing confident WTO subsidy ruling will be reversed | Reuters

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Airbus calls for global pact on aircraft aid after WTO ruling | Reuters

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WTO rules against tax break for Boeing 777X jet | Reuters

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Nueva conexión aérea Tel Aviv-Málaga

Nota de prensa de la Junta de Andalucía

• Fernández anuncia una nueva conexión aérea con Israel que permitirá a Andalucía crecer en este mercado emisor
• El consejero, que se encuentra de visita en el país, avanza que este enlace conectará Tel Aviv y Málaga dos veces a la semana a partir del 25 de mayo

Andalucía contará a partir del 25 de mayo de 2017 con una nueva conexión área directa con Israel, lo que permitirá al destino crecer en este mercado emisor, anunció el consejero de Turismo y Deporte, Francisco Javier Fernández. Este enlace, que operará la compañía Sun D'dor -perteneciente a la aerolínea de bandera ELAL- conectará dos veces a la semana las ciudades de Tel Aviv y Málaga.

Francisco Javier Fernández, que se encuentra de visita en el país para reforzar la comercialización de la oferta turística de la comunidad, mantuvo un encuentro en Tel Aviv con el directivo de la compañía Michael Strassburger y se congratuló de que, "después de un trabajo de varios meses", la comunidad "recupere esta conexión directa" que "hará que Israel esté más cerca de Andalucía y unirá las dos culturas".

El consejero explicó que el vuelo entre Málaga y Tel Aviv, que se prevé que se mantendrá durante dos años como mínimo, comenzará a operar el próximo 25 de mayo y se prolongará hasta finales de octubre, con la posibilidad de que se puede alargar a finales de diciembre, al tiempo que avanzó que se ha cerrado con la compañía un plan de marketing para 2017 para promocionar la nueva conexión.

Fernández valoró la importancia del mercado israelí para el destino por los "lazos históricos que nos unen" y aseguró que el vuelo representa una "gran oportunidad" porque este emisor es uno de los que está incluido en el proyecto 'Tus raíces en Andalucía", que busca atraer viajeros de regiones o países que mantienen con la comunidad vínculos culturales y familiares, como es el caso de los judíos y sefardíes.

Sun D'Or es la compañía subsidiaria de la aerolínea de bandera ELAL, cuya marca se utiliza normalmente para vuelos de temporada. Es la mayor operadora de chárters de Israel y cuenta con numerosas conexiones en España, con destinos como Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia o Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a las que ahora se sumarán las frecuencias previstas con Andalucía a través del aeropuerto de Málaga.


Encuentros con operadoresEn el marco de esta visita institucional, también se celebraron reuniones con responsables de los principales operadores turísticos del mercado, como Monatours y Ofakim, así como de otras aerolíneas, como Tal Aviation, a quienes se les trasladó la iniciativa 'Tus raíces en Andalucía', que acogieron con gran interés, y con quienes se analizaron posibilidades de colaboración en materia promocional.

Monatours es el operador de mayor crecimiento en el mercado israelí en los últimos años y ocupa en la actualidad el segundo puesto en volumen de ventas del país. La empresa está especializada en todo tipo de de servicios turísticos y su red de agencias es la mayor de Israel, con 33 oficinas pertenecientes a su touroperador, que emplea directamente a más de 300 personas.

Por su parte, TAL Aviation es la actual representante de Air Europa en Israel y tiene experiencia previa en campañas de comarketing con varias regiones españolas; mientras que Ofakim es el primer touroperador israelí en cuanto a cifra de pasajeros y tiene un gran bagaje comercial en destinos nacionales. Este operador posee servicios corporativos, vuelos chárters y todo tipo de viajes.

Margaret Hamilton, Apollo Software Engineer, Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Forty-seven years ago, humans first set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. That success would not have been possible if not for the team of 400,000 people who worked to ensure the success of the mission and the safety of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. One of those 400,000 people was Margaret Hamilton. On November 22, 2016, President Barack Obama awarded Hamilton the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her contribution that led to Apollo 11's successful landing.

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/margaret-hamilton-apollo-software-engineer-awarded-presidential-medal-of-freedom

Pontifications: A fresh perspective at Boeing Commercial is sorely needed [feedly]

Boeing last week named an outsider, Kevin McAllister, as the chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA).

I think this has the potential to be an invigorating move.

McAllister comes to BCA from his position as CEO of GE Aviation Services.

I don't know McAllister and have no opinion whether he will be good, bad or mediocre. But I do like the idea of bringing an outsider in to run BCA. (My insider favorites were Stan Deal and Beverly Wyse.)

Here's why: https://leehamnews.com/2016/11/28/pontifications-fresh-perspective-boeing-commercial-sorely-needed/

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Israeli Government Approves Purchase of 17 more F-35s bringing the total to 50 stealth jets [feedly]

Despite criticism, Israel decided to exercise the option for another 17 aircraft. And there might also be some F-35Bs at the horizon to enable the Israeli Air Force to continue operating from dispersed locations in case of attack. On Nov. 27, the Israeli Ministerial Committee for National Security, headed by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu decided […]


https://theaviationist.com/2016/11/27/israeli-government-approves-purchase-of-17-more-f-35s-bringing-the-total-to-50-stealth-jets/

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Spaceworthy optical clock promises centimeter-level GPS precision [feedly]

As sailors in the 17th century learned the hard way, having an accurate clock for navigation is pointless if it's too delicate to carry aboard ship and the and the same goes for the super accurate optical clocks being developed for future GPS satellites. Now an optical clock built by a team led by Matthias Lezius of Menlo Systems not only has the potential to one day produce centimeter-level GPS location fixing, but is capable of operating in a zero-gravity environment... Continue Reading Spaceworthy optical clock promises centimeter-level GPS precision 

http://newatlas.com/optical-clock-space-gps/46561/

Cape Air first to fly Tecnam P2012 Traveller

Tecnam announced at a joint production development meeting held with Cape Air, that both companies had now entered into formal aircraft delivery negotiations.

Key members of Cape Air’s leadership team, including Dan Wolf – CEO and Founder, Stan Bernstein – Member, Board of Directors and Jim Goddard – Senior Vice President, Fleet Planning & Acquisitions , visited Tecnam’s Capua, Italy assembly facility, where Dan Wolf was the first non-Tecnam pilot to fly the P2012 Traveller accompanied by Tecnam test pilot, Capt. Lorenzo De Stefano.

“This aircraft is so easy to fly. With the performance numbers we see today we are happy to offer our customers a new generation airplane that will both raise the level of in-flight comfort and safety and lower the costs of operations and fleet maintenance.” said Dan Wolf.

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller first flew on July 21st. Tecnam is aiming for EASA and FAA certification by 2018. Since the maiden flight, another 10 static tests have been performed, and the prototype has accumulated more than 45 flight hours during 60 test flights. Initial flight test results have enabled the Tecnam Design Team to improve the Maximum Take Off Weight to 3.600 kg (7937 lbs). (All data is available on P2012 website)

The Cape Air team was especially impressed by the very short take off and landing roll shown during an exemplary display performed by Capt. De Stefano.

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is an eleven seat next generation piston engine twin, designed to comply with both FAR part 23 and EASA CS-23. Tecnam have developed an aircraft specifically to ensure its customers benefit from very low operating and maintenance costs in particular.

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller will first see service as a passenger aeroplane but has been designed from the start to be a very versatile and flexible aerial platform, offering many multi-role opportunities including Hydro, VIP, cargo shipping, parachuting and medevac services.

More information on the P2012 Traveller at http://p2012.tecnam.org

Embraer is included in the 2017 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) of the BM&FBOVESPA

São José dos Campos, Brazil, November 24, 2016​ - The BM&FBOVESPA (São Paulo Stock Exchange) announced today, November 24, the inclusion of Embraer as a member of the 12th portfolio of the Corporate Sustainability Index (Índice de Sustentabilidade Empresarial – ISE). Along with Embraer, 33 other companies form this new portfolio, which will be in effect from January 2, 2017 to January 5, 2018.According to the BM&FBovespa, the companies listed represent 15 sectors and total R$ 1.31 trillion in market value, or the equivalent of 52.14% of the total value of companies that trade on the Exchange, based on the close of November 22. The BM&FBOVESPA also informed that 179 companies out of the 200 most liquid stocks in January 2016 were invited to take part in the new portfolio.

The ISE is a pioneer in Latin America, created in 2005 by the BM&FBOVESPA in conjunction with other institutions, for the purpose of becoming a tool for the comparative analysis of the performance of companies in terms of corporate sustainability, based on economic efficiency, environmental balance, social justice, and corporate governance.

Brazil Certifies AW169 tilt rotor [feedly]

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Brazil Certifies AW169
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More Than 20 Of The Aircraft Have Been Ordered By Brazilian Operators The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of Brazil has granted certification to Leonardo Company for the AgustaWestland AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter. Deliveries are expected to begin soon.
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We went aboard USS America during USMC F-35B Proof Of Concept Sea Trials [feedly]

We went aboard USS America during USMC F-35B Proof Of Concept Sea Trials
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We Visited the USS America with 12 F-35Bs on Board! The rumble of the MV-22B reverberated off the flight deck of the USS America (LHA-6). The 12 F-35Bs onboard represented more F-35s than had ever gathered at sea. The F-35B moving steadily towards deployment represents an unprecedented leap in capability, the future of formidable maritime […]
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Republic Of Korea Awards $1.2 Billion Contract For F-16 Modernization [feedly]

Republic Of Korea Awards $1.2 Billion Contract For F-16 Modernization
// Aero-News Network

Lockheed Martin To Perform The Work On 134 Aircraft The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has awarded a contract valued at $1.2 billion to Lockheed Martin to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft.
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Qatar Approved For Acquisition Of F-15QA Aircraft [feedly]

Qatar Approved For Acquisition Of F-15QA Aircraft
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DSCA Authorizes $21.1 Billion Sale Of Aircraft, Weapons And Related Support The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for F-15QA aircraft with weapons and related support, equipment, and training. The estimated cost is $21.1 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency recently delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
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Finland receives five responses for HX fighter procurement

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/finland-receives-five-responses-for-hx-fighter-procu-431832/

Unmanned Warrior: The science behind the systems - Hanford Sentinel

Meadville Tribune

Unmanned Warrior: The science behind the systems
Hanford Sentinel
The Hell Bay IV trials have achieved a few world-first milestones testing interoperability of multi-national, mixed squads of unmanned underwater, surface and air vehicle systems. Over-the-horizon command and control of unmanned systemswas further ...
The new frontier for dronewarfare: Under the oceansMeadville Tribune

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http://hanfordsentinel.com/lemoorenavynews/columns/unmanned-warrior-the-science-behind-the-systems/article_92169d08-5125-5f7b-a49b-a4c704262c7a.html

Drones Are Transforming The World; 7 Million More Unmanned Aircraft Will Be Sold In 2020? - Gamenguide

Gamenguide

Drones Are Transforming The World; 7 Million More Unmanned Aircraft Will Be Sold In 2020?
Gamenguide
Unmanned aircraft systemUAS enables the NOAA to get records that are going to safeguard property and lives. Furthermore, in a report from BBC News, the wildlife conservation programs involving drones have been evolving since 2011. Poachers are ...

http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/74959/20161126/drones-are-transforming-the-world-7-million-more-unmanned-aircraft-will-be-sold-in-2020.htm

Sukhoi Superjet 100 completes further tests - Arabian Aerospace

Sukhoi Superjet 100 completes further tests
Arabian Aerospace
JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) and The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after Professor N. Ye. Zhukovsky (TsAGI), an aircraft design and test centre, completed another series of tests with regard to SukhoiSuperjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft.

http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/sukhoi-superjet-100-completes-further-tests.html

Iran backtracks on Russian fighter purchase reports: news agencies - Reuters

Reuters

Iran backtracks on Russian fighter purchase reports: news agencies
Reuters
Several agencies quoted Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan as saying "the purchase of this fighter is on the agenda of the Defense Ministry" when asked about the Sukhoi aircraft, but some later said the ministry had called the reports "incorrect.".
Minister says Iran negotiating with Russia for buying SukhoifightersTehran Times
Tasnim News Agency - Russia Agrees to Iran's Condition for ...Tasnim News Agency (press release)
Purchase of Russia's Su-30 Jets on Iran's Defense Ministry's ...Sputnik International
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http://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-iran-planes-idUSKBN13L0JU