Altair at Hannover Messe 2019: Industrial Intelligence through the Convergence of Simulation and Data Science

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Showcase highlights to include a simulation revolution accelerating FEA, technology demonstrator for predictive maintenance, and a digital twin integration platform


 Altair (Nasdaq:ALTR), a global technology company providing solutions in product development, high-performance computing and data intelligence, will present its technology solutions at Hannover Messe, from April 1-5, 2019 in Hanover, Germany.

Trade fair visitors are invited to explore Altair’s technology and solutions featuring artificial intelligence, industry 4.0, cobots, simulation-driven design, data intelligence, modern HPC and cloud infrastructures. Innovative customer examples, with Brompton Bike demonstrating a simulation revolution using mesh-less structural analysis tool Altair SimSolid™, a technology demonstrator for predictive maintenance applying simulation and data intelligence, and the creation and best-practice examples of digital twins will be highlighted at the company's booth (L17, hall 6). In application illustrations, Altair will demonstrate how the downtime of robots in production can be minimized by ABB, and how Altair solutions support simulation and data-driven decision making by Schneider Electric.

"With today's development environments having to deal with various applications and different development environments all speaking their own language, one can't help but think of product development as being a modern times 'Tower of Bable'," said Dr. Pietro Cervellera, vice president EMEA operations, Altair. "With our integration platform providing new ways to collaborate and multiphysics development approach, we help development teams cross the language barrier to master this challenge. Thanks to strides in IoT and data intelligence solutions, it is now easier than ever to implement digital twin and predictive maintenance methods to get a holistic view of each product."

Experience Altair solutions live at booth no, L17 in hall 6 at Hannover Messe. Learn more at www.altair.com.

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Airbus starts talks on redeploying A380 personnel

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XQ-58A loyal wingman demonstrator completes inaugural flight > Wright-Patterson AFB > Article Display

https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1777743/xq-58a-valkyrie-demonstrator-completes-inaugural-flight/

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – --

The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a long-range, high subsonic unmanned air vehicle completed its inaugural flight March 5, 2019 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The Air Force Research Laboratory partnered with Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems to develop the XQ-58A.

This joint effort falls within the Air Force Research Laboratory's Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Technology (LCAAT) portfolio, which has the objective to break the escalating cost trajectory of tactically relevant aircraft. The objectives of the LCAAT initiative include designing and building UAS faster by developing better design tools, and maturing and leveraging commercial manufacturing processes to reduce build time and cost.

Developed for runway independence, the aircraft behaved as expected and completed 76 minutes of flight time. The time to first flight took a little over 2.5 years from contract award. The XQ-58A has a total of five planned test flights in two phases with objectives that include evaluating system functionality, aerodynamic performance, and launch and recovery systems.

"XQ-58A is the first example of a class of UAV that is defined by low procurement and operating costs while providing game changing combat capability," said Doug Szczublewski, AFRL's XQ-58A Program Manager.

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First flight of the P2012 Traveller without its test pilot. [video]

https://youtu.be/aC9rUImdomY

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On 23 Feb 2019 the P2012 Traveller took off for the first time without its Test Pilot on board.
Flying the aircraft this time was Capt. Giovanni Pascale which at the moment is the only other pilot authorized to fly the P2012. 
The flight took off from Capua (LIAU) direct to Catania (LICC)


“It’s the first time in the history of the P2012 that there is going to be a mismatch between my flight hours on this aircraft
and the hours of the aircraft itself.
Giovanni has taken the bird up in the air.
That’s a great achievement for us.”
Lorenzo De Stefano (Tecnam’s Test Pilot)

“The flight was good and smooth, the airplane was very pleasant to fly and the cockpit management resulted very easy as well” said Giovanni Pascale. “We ended the flight demonstrating a Steep Approach and the aircraft performed perfectly,”

“Flying for the first time this aircraft as Pilot in Command was an amazing experience,
but more then flying the aircraft itself,
my strongest emotion was to fly my father Paolo Pascale
over to Catania in a newborn child signed by Tecnam.” 
Giovanni Pascale

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Bombardier Global 7500 Aircraft Completes the World’s Longest Range Business Jet Flight in History

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• Global 7500 jet’s extraordinary 8,152 nm flight is the longest mission ever flown by a purpose-built business jet
• Flight also sets record for highest speed over longest distance in business aviation history, connecting Singapore to Tucson, AZ*
• Aircraft landed with fuel reserves well above NBAA requirements; 4,300 lb of remaining fuel represents nearly 1,5 hours of additional flight
• Aircraft provides the industry’s largest cabin and best cabin experience, perfectly suited for trans-oceanic journeys and an exceptionally smooth ride

Bombardier is proud to announce that its Global 7500 aircraft, has once again demonstrated its ability to go the distance by completing the longest range business jet flight in history**, successfully completing an 8,152-nautical-mile flight non-stop, pushing the boundaries of business travel.

The award-winning business jet departed from Singapore Changi Airport at 7:12 a.m. local time and arrived at Tucson International Airport at 8:19 a.m. local time, completing the long-range speed record flight for the city-pair.

“The Global 7500 aircraft was built to break all the records,” said David Coleal, President, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “It achieved the industry’s longest mission ever in business aviation after only two months in service. We’ve demonstrated its unequaled long-range and high speed capabilities, but also its ability to break records confidently with healthy fuel reserves remaining, once again, confirming its unsurpassed performance to customers.”

Since its entry-into-service, the Global 7500 jet has emphatically proven itself to be the highest-performing aircraft in the industry and this record showcases the real-world capabilities of this impressive aircraft. With a top speed of Mach 0.925, the aircraft has unquestionably shown its ability to fly even further than any other business jet with its advertised range of 7,700 nautical miles. The achievement of a flight that reaches 8,152 nautical miles clearly demonstrates that the aircraft is the only business jet with the high-performance capabilities required for long flights. Providing access to these demanding, long-range routes is an invaluable resource for customers.

Over the last two months, the Global 7500 jet has demonstrated exceptional performance and reliability, this first aircraft has completed more than 170 hours of flight around the world.

The Global 7500 aircraft offers spaciousness that is unique among business jets, with its award-winning interior featuring a full-size kitchen and four true living spaces. The Global 7500 aircraft also debuts Bombardier’s patented Nuage seat, which was meticulously designed for maximum comfort and will be exclusive to the new Global family of aircraft.

About Bombardier

With over 68,000 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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Boeing Acquires ForeFlight

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Combined offerings will provide customers across the aviation industry with enhanced digital services

CHICAGO, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] completed the acquisition of ForeFlight, a leading provider of innovative mobile and web-based aviation applications.

ForeFlight has partnered with Boeing for the past two years to bring aviators Jeppesen's aeronautical data and charts through ForeFlight's popular mobile platforms. Now, the teams will integrate talent and offerings to bring innovative, expanded digital solutions to all segments of the aviation industry.

"We are excited to build on ForeFlight's tremendous success in personal, business and defense aviation so we can provide next-generation, integrated tools to our aviation customers today," said Ken Sain, Boeing Vice President of Digital Solutions and Analytics. "This acquisition also expands Boeing's rapidly growing, unparalleled digital services portfolio which will enable us to compete and win in the $2.8 trillion, 10-year services market."

The acquisition of ForeFlight aligns with Boeing's growth strategy of complementing organic investments with targeted, strategic investments that position the company for long-term growth.

"We are inspired by the future built at Boeing and what our teams will be able to create by coming together," said Tyson Weihs, co-founder and CEO of ForeFlight. "Our companies share a passion for delivering customers the essential tools that drive efficiency, productivity, and safety."

Terms of the approved deal are not being disclosed and do not affect Boeing's financial guidance or the company's commitment to returning approximately 100 percent of free cash flow to shareholders.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ForeFlight has approximately 180 employees.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

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EASA to permit CofA aircraft to use non-certified GPS for Mode S ES ADS-B – Airspace4All

https://airspace4all.org/easa-non-cert-gps-ads-b/

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