Why airlines can't stop cramming more and more seats on their planes
[…]with labor costs rising and gas prices and airport fees steadily inching upward, the pressure is on to control expenses and keep revenue growing apace. Packing even a few more seats onto an aircraft is an efficient way to spread costs over more passengers and ideally earn a few more dollars per flight. Continue reading … https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2017/11/17/airlines-stop-cramming-seats-planes
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FAA Approves Drone to Restore Puerto Rico Cell Service
PR:https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=89185
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) quickly approved the first unmanned aircraft operation of its kind to help restore cellular service in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
The Flying COW (Cell on Wings) drone, developed by AT&T, functions like a cell tower in the sky, restoring voice, data and internet service. It flies up to 200 feet above the ground, covering an area of 40 square miles, and is particularly useful in remote areas.
The Pulse Vapor 55 drone, which resembles a miniature helicopter, is fitted with LTE radios and antennas and is tethered to ground-based electronics and power systems. Because the aircraft exceeded the 55-lb. weight limit required to operate under the FAA’s small drone rule, the FAA had to issue a special exemption and an emergency certificate of authorization for AT&T to conduct its mission.
The company is using the drone as a temporary cell service solution while it rebuilds the permanent infrastructure on the island.
Workhorse Announces First Manned Flight of SureFly™ Electric Hybrid Octocopter
Press Release
CINCINNATI, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to the commercial electric transportation sector, today announced it will conduct the first manned flight of its SureFly™ personal hybrid octocopter on January 8 in Las Vegas prior to the start of the 2018 CES. The date is dependent on several factors, including weather, regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and local municipalities.
"After productive conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration, we're excited to be on a path forward to experimental status for the SureFly," said Stephen Burns, CEO of Workhorse. "The response to SureFly's public displays has been enthusiastic, and while we have much work ahead of us in our march toward certification, this first test flight represents a significant milestone for the project."
SureFly, the world's first personal electric hybrid octocopter, was first unveiled at the Paris Air Show in June. It is scheduled to be statically displayed at CES in Las Vegas, January 9-12, 2018. The Workhorse CES display will be located on the Central Plaza at Booth #31, near the main entrance of the show.
SureFly re-invents the helicopter, making it safer, easier to fly and much more affordable than a conventional helicopter. Its redundant design includes four propeller arms, two fixed contra-rotating propellers on each arm, a backup lithium battery pack to drive the electric motors in the event of engine failure. In addition to the redundant design, a ballistic parachute that safely brings down the craft will be included in the final design.
SureFly's hybrid design leverages Workhorse's battery pack, management systems and controls utilized in its currently commercialized range-extended battery electric road vehicles. It features a gas combustion engine generating electricity and a parallel battery pack offering a redundant backup power source, eliminating the need for long battery charging periods between flights. Pilots who have seen the SureFly like the easy-to-pilot design, as the aircraft is piloted by joystick in a similar fashion to flying a drone. The SureFly is expected to be capable of carrying pilot and passenger or cargo up to 70 miles. After a quick refill, SureFly is ready for the next hop.
Early models will be pilot-operated. Future models will be capable of autonomous flight, with payloads of up to 400 pounds. Anticipated markets for the SureFly are precision agriculture, emergency responders, city commuters and military. The company is working toward full certification of the vehicle in late 2019. The expected price of the SureFly is approximately $200,000, and Workhorse is currently accepting pre-orders for the aircraft at www.workhorse.com.
About Workhorse Group Inc. Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to the commercial transportation sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance battery-electric vehicles including trucks and aircraft. We also develop cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For additional information visit www.workhorse.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "intends," "should," "seeks," "future," "continue," or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: our limited operations and need to expand in the near future to fulfill product orders; risks associated with obtaining orders and executing upon such orders; the ability to protect our intellectual property; the potential lack of market acceptance of our products; potential competition; our inability to retain key members of our management team; our inability to raise additional capital to fund our operations and business plan; our inability to maintain our listing of our securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market; our ability to continue as a going concern; our liquidity and other risks and uncertainties and other factors discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Workhorse expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Read the full press release here.
Airlander: higher, faster and farther
Press Release
Airlander has increased its scope after embarking on its next phase of extended test flights
- Today saw Airlander 10 commence the next exciting stage of flight testing, known as Airworthiness Release 2a (AWR2a), which will see Airlander fly higher, faster, further and for longer than before.
- A number of modifications and upgrades were carried out recently, to allow for the expanded test parameters.
- We flew a confirmatory flight today prior to a more intense period of flight testing ahead of us.Late on Friday 17th November 2017, Hybrid Air Vehicles’ (HAV) highly trained test team sprang into action and Airlander was expertly guided into the sky by Chief Test Pilot Dave Burns on her sixth test flight, the first in this next stage of expanded flight tests.
“We’re thrilled to have commenced the next round of testing; our world class team have really done well and we can’t wait to showcase Airlander across the UK in coming months.” – Steve McGlennan, CEO
Airlander has now embarked upon the 2nd phase of test-flying, known as Airworthiness Release 2a (AWR2a). Having EASA, our regulator, validate the flight test data so far and agree that we are safe to fly in a wider range of conditions is an important moment in Airlander’s journey. AWR2a permits Airlander to fly higher (up to 7000 feet), faster (up to 50 knots) and further away from its airfield (up to 75 nautical miles away), but most crucially allows her to undertake display and demonstration activity.
A number of modifications were carried out in preparation for this next phase of testing; the most noticeable change is the fairing attached between the hull and the mission module, which will reduce drag at the higher speeds at which the Airlander will be travelling.
Chief Test Pilot Dave Burns was joined by Andrew Barber, as Flight Test Engineer (Andrew’s full working title is Airworthiness and Flight Safety Engineer), whilst Allistair McDicken, Interim Head of Flight Test Organisation & Lead Flight Test Engineer, looked on from the ground.
“It was a fantastic new flying experience and I am very excited about soon being able to fly on the Airlander around the UK and share some of that thrill with more of the country.” Said Andrew Barber, who was on board the Airlander for the very first time today.
About Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd
Founded in 2007, Hybrid Air Vehicles is the company behind the innovative Airlander range of hybrid aircraft. Airlander’s create new capability in the air with ultra-endurance combined with large payloads. This gives unprecedented surveillance, search and communications aspects, and will ultimately lead to passenger and cargo carrying roles.
The Airlander 10 combines the best characteristics of fixed-wing aircraft with lighter-than-air technology to create a new breed of hyper-efficient and sustainable aircraft, with significantly lower pollution – including noise, its carbon footprint or other particles. This green aircraft also has significantly lower operating costs and maintenance needs than standard forms of air transport. They can take off and land from unprepared sites in desert, ice, water, or open field environments in a short distance. Airlander 10 is designed to stay airborne for up to five days at a time to fulfil a wide range of communication and survey roles, as well as cargo carrying and tourist passenger flights.
Hybrid Air Vehicles has been awarded both UK and European* grant funding to support the Airlander project. In addition the company has carried out two ‘crowdfunding’ rounds and is proud to have more than 2000 enthusiastic shareholders.
Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd was recently accepted onto London Stock Exchange’s ELITE programme for high growth companies looking to seek a listing on the AIM Stock Market.
Over the past few years Hybrid Air Vehicles has won a number of awards which validate our technology, and the great workforce that have created a unique concept and product. Our award successes reflect our remarkable achievements, won through dogged entrepreneurial determination and private investment spanning 40 years.
Hybrid Air Vehicles recognise the critical role Airlander plays in inspiring future Scientists, Technologists, Engineers and Mathematicians and we actively educate and encourage young people into STEM careers through collaboration with industry leaders, government bodies, educators and individuals. HAV currently employs 3 Apprentices, who are studying at Bedford College.
*The Airlander project was selected for EU funding through a dedicated SME Instrument of Horizon 2020, which the European Commission uses to invest in and support high growth and highly innovative small businesses. The technology is also fully in line with activities under the Smart, Green and Integrated Transport Societal Challenge of Horizon 2020, which aims to boost the competitiveness of the European transport industries and achieve a European transport system that is resource-efficient, climate-and-environmentally-friendly, safe and seamless for the benefit of all citizens, the economy and society. Read more...
Boeing's '797' takes a big step toward becoming reality
The aerospace giant has named one of its top engineers to a leadership team responsible for the formation of what is likely to become its first all-new airliner since the 787 Dreamliner.Continue reading http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/20/news/companies/boeing-797-nma-chief-engineer/index.html
[España] Eventos Sociedad Aeronáutica Española (SAE): Conferencia día 25 y presentación del libro día 22
La SAE celebrará próximamente dos eventos en Madrid:
El próximo sábado 25 de noviembre, orientado a los más jóvenes, " Volar en los cohetes: El mundo de los viajes espaciales", a las 12:00 horas, en las instalaciones de B The Travel Brand Xperience de Madrid (Calle Miguel Ángel, 33). En el cual los asistentes podrán descubrir todo lo relacionado con los cohetes y los viajes espaciales de la mano de Alejandro Ibrahim Perera, Director General del Aeropuerto de Teruel.
Y el miércoles 22 de noviembre la presentación del libro "Historia del Transporte Aéreo en España 1919-1940", a las 19:00 horas, en la Real Academia de Ingeniería. En el acto estarán presentes los autores del libro, Luis Utrilla y Julián Oller, Manuel Hita, miembro de la Real Academia de Ingeniería y Presidente de la Sociedad Aeronáutica Española, y Josefina Gómez Mendoza, miembro de las Reales Academias de la Historia y de Ingeniería. Al final del acto se servirá un vino español.
Dicho libro fue editado por la Fundación ENAIRE, en colaboración con la SAE, y el objetivo de esta presentación es el de ampliar sus horizontes y dar a conocer, un poco más en profundidad, la historia del transporte aéreo de nuestro país. Por temas de capacidad el acto es un evento a puerta cerrada, pero no duden que desde la SAE les informaremos de todo lo acontecido durante el mismo cuando éste haya tenido lugar.
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El próximo sábado 25 de noviembre, orientado a los más jóvenes, " Volar en los cohetes: El mundo de los viajes espaciales", a las 12:00 horas, en las instalaciones de B The Travel Brand Xperience de Madrid (Calle Miguel Ángel, 33). En el cual los asistentes podrán descubrir todo lo relacionado con los cohetes y los viajes espaciales de la mano de Alejandro Ibrahim Perera, Director General del Aeropuerto de Teruel.
Y el miércoles 22 de noviembre la presentación del libro "Historia del Transporte Aéreo en España 1919-1940", a las 19:00 horas, en la Real Academia de Ingeniería. En el acto estarán presentes los autores del libro, Luis Utrilla y Julián Oller, Manuel Hita, miembro de la Real Academia de Ingeniería y Presidente de la Sociedad Aeronáutica Española, y Josefina Gómez Mendoza, miembro de las Reales Academias de la Historia y de Ingeniería. Al final del acto se servirá un vino español.
Dicho libro fue editado por la Fundación ENAIRE, en colaboración con la SAE, y el objetivo de esta presentación es el de ampliar sus horizontes y dar a conocer, un poco más en profundidad, la historia del transporte aéreo de nuestro país. Por temas de capacidad el acto es un evento a puerta cerrada, pero no duden que desde la SAE les informaremos de todo lo acontecido durante el mismo cuando éste haya tenido lugar.
Dark streaks on Mars may not be evidence of water after all [feedly]
Mars is a pretty barren place, and although vast oceans likely once covered the surface, nowadays any remaining water seems to be locked in ice at the poles or underground. But in 2011 the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spotted dark streaks in the dust that appear in summer and vanish in winter, hinting at the influence of flowing water. On closer inspection however, a new NASA report suggests the answer may not be so simple.
.. Continue Reading Dark streaks on Mars may not be evidence of water after all
https://newatlas.com/mars-dark-streaks-not-water/52274/
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.. Continue Reading Dark streaks on Mars may not be evidence of water after all
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Russian Newest TU-160M Modernized Strategic Bomber [feedly]
A first flight of modernized strategic bomber TU-160M2 is planned for 2018 February. Today it went out of the workshop onto an airfield. Almost ready for its first flight. If all goes well they plan to ship those into … Read more...
http://englishrussia.com/2017/11/17/russian-newest-tu-160m-modernized-strategic-bomber/
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