domingo, 31 de enero de 2021
[IATA] From Light at the End of the Tunnel to Re-start: Partnering with Governments
AFRL holds new directed energy wargaming event
Canada adopts new international travel restrictions to curb COVID-19
sábado, 30 de enero de 2021
viernes, 29 de enero de 2021
UK: first training course for flying drones beyond line of sight
The course is so specialised the training is done by former RAF and Royal Navy fighter pilots – along with ex-Army Air Corps helicopter pilots and Civil Aviation Authority examiners - who work for top drone training company Flyby Technology (www.bvlosdronetraining.com) and is recognised as a game-changer for how drones will be used in the future worldwide. continue reding http://uasmagazine.com/articles/2255/civilians-and-ex-fighter-pilots-train-for-mercy-missions
Electric aviation: BYE Aerospace starts series production for eFlyer 2
Bye Aerospace on Leading the Electric Revolution from Bye Aerospace on Vimeo.
press release
https://byeaerospace.com/production-start-for-eflyer-2/
Bye Aerospace’s All-Electric eFlyer 2 Fuselage Assembly Contract Work Begins
DENVER, Colorado – January 26, 2021 – Bye Aerospace announced that production has commenced on Serial #001 for its two-seat all-electric eFlyer 2. The company is in the process of obtaining FAA Part-23 certification for the eFlyer 2 for the professional flight training mission.
George E. Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace, said the company has contracted with Composites Universal Group (CUG) to begin assembly of the production eFlyer 2 fuselage, the first major component being assembled.
“We continue to make advances in the certification process,” Bye said. “These activities commence production of the first conforming eFlyer 2, the first of three planned conforming eFlyer 2 aircraft that will be used to help complete final FAA certification. We look forward to working with Steve Ruege and the team at CUG.”
“Composites Universal Group is extremely proud to have been selected by George and the team at Bye Aerospace to begin tooling and construction for the all-carbon fiber fuselage for Serial #001 of the eFlyer 2 aircraft,” said Steve Ruege, CEO of CUG. “We all feel here at CUG that Bye Aerospace has absolutely hit a home run with this next-generation all-electric aircraft design. We are very excited about working collaboratively with the Bye Aerospace team to achieve FAA certification and commencing production.”
Bye Aerospace’s current and future families of aircraft feature engineering, research and electric aircraft solutions designed to specifically address compelling market needs. Benefits include five-fold lower operating costs, no CO2 emissions, and decreased noise. Bye Aerospace estimates the eFlyer will eventually eliminate the release of millions of metric tons of CO2 each year as its deliveries begin and the general aviation fleet is replaced.
About Bye Aerospace, Inc.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Bye Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacture of electric aircraft, including the eFlyer family of aircraft. Bye Aerospace, named “2020 Small Business of the Year” by the Aurora, Colo. Chamber of Commerce and recognized as “Most Innovative” in the 2020 Made in Colorado awards sponsored by ColoradoBiz magazine, was founded by George E. Bye, who is also Chairman and CEO.
About CUG
CUG was founded in 1994 by Charles Harrison and Steve Ruege to provide affordable, high-quality composite tools, components and assemblies to the experimental aircraft industry. Industry customers include aerospace, transportation, wind energy, industrial, marine, space, UAV, automotive and large-scale custom tooling and prototyping. CUG received AS9100 certification in 2010. For more information: http://www.compositesuniversal.com/index.html
ÉXITOS ANDALUCES: Hispano Aeronáutica, con una cuota de exportación del 70%, se abre a los mercados de Oriente Medio y Oceanía
De esta fortaleza, son responsables empresas andaluzas de éxito internacional como Hispano Aeronáutica (ver el video), una compañía sevillana especializada en la gestión de proveedores e internacionalización de grandes fabricantes y pymes, siendo conector y nexo entre clientes y proveedores. Ubicada en el Parque Tecnológico Aerópolis de Sevilla (La Rinconada), centra su actividad en el sector aeroespacial, pero también presta servicio a otros ámbitos como el químico, el industrial o el ferroviario.
La compañía nació hace 15 años con una clara vocación internacional. "Nacimos para exportar", asegura Ramón Rodríguez, fundador y consejero delegado de Hispano Aeronáutica. Una prueba de ello es que la primera misión comercial de la compañía fuera a mercados internacionales de la mano de Extenda.
Hispano Aeronáutica cuenta con clientes internacionales de primer nivel, entre los que destacan los principales fabricantes aeronáuticos del mundo como Airbus, Boeing o Embraer, a los que conecta con la amplia cadena de suministros del sector existente en Andalucía. Actualmente, el 70% de las ventas de la compañía proceden de mercados exteriores, de forma que llega a todos los continentes, destacando su actividad en países de Latinoamérica, así como en Marruecos, Canadá y Estados Unidos. Precisamente, en este último país, Hispano Aeronáutica ha firmado un contrato por valor de 20 millones de euros, principal hito de la empresa hasta el momento.
Los planes de presente y futuro de Hispano Aeronáutica pasan por incrementar su presencia en Oriente Próximo y Oceanía, así como diversificar a otros sectores potenciales más allá del aeronáutico.
En esta trayectoria internacional, Hispano Aeronáutica ha colaborado con Extenda, a través de sus diferentes servicios, como misiones comerciales e inversas o promoción en ferias y eventos internacionales. "De cara a exportar es importante utilizar las herramientas existentes en nuestra región y Extenda es una de estas. Te facilita distribuir tu producto donde quieres. Es fundamentar tener este tipo de herramientas y apoyos", comenta Ramón Rodríguez, consejero delegado de la compañía sevillana.
Descubre este caso de éxito en vídeo en Extenda TV:
https://www.extenda.es/extendatv/video_listing/hispano-aeronautica/
[Podcast] Pilotando el tema: Descripción de Capítulo Ocho - De aviones y pilotos polacos
https://www.ivoox.com/capitulo-ocho-de-aviones-pilotos-polacos-audios-mp3_rf_64613197_1.html
Enfermedades, pandemias, cuarentenas, mudanzas, nevadas... todo lo que tenía que pasar para retrasarnos en este nuevo Capítulo ha tenido que pasar. Regresamos con un especial sobre la Fuerza Aérea polaca, y sus vicisitudes a lo largo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Como siempre os recordamos, no os olvidéis de enviar vuestras preguntas, sugerencias o comentarios en Twitter: @PilotandoT, en nuestro Blog: pilotandoeltema.blogspot.com, o directamente en iVoox y en Apple Podcast buscando "Pilotando el Tema".
Invitado: Ignacio Del Horno
Locución: José Manuel, Pedro & Luisfe
Sintonías: Esteban Barajas
jueves, 28 de enero de 2021
Airbus studies “Moon Cruiser” concept for ESA’s cis-lunar transfer vehicle - Space - Airbus
Versatile, autonomous logistics vehicle to support future lunar missions based on heritage from Orion ESM and ATV
Toulouse, 28 January 2021 - Airbus has been awarded a CLTV (Cis-Lunar Transfer Vehicle) study for a "Moon Cruiser" by the European Space Agency (ESA). According to the study concept (two parallel Phase A/B1), the CLTV is a versatile, autonomous logistics vehicle that could, for example, provide timely and efficient support to NASA and ESA in the implementation of the future Artemis Moon missions. The spacecraft will be based on existing and proven technologies and will complement the multipurpose European Large Logistic Lander (EL3).
The execution of lunar missions, including landing on the Moon and setting up upcoming lunar space station, Gateway, is a complex and challenging task for the international community. It requires a precisely planned chain of supply and logistics missions. The Airbus Moon Cruiser concept supports these challenges in several ways:
· Gateway logistics: the CLTV can transport cargo or fuel for refuelling in lunar orbit and to the Gateway, the international project led by the two main contributors NASA (United States) and ESA (Europe), supporting a sustainable presence on the Moon and exploration beyond and a pillar of NASA's Artemis programme.
· Transfer of a large Lunar Module into Low Lunar Orbit: The CLTV is required to fly a lander or an ascent stage between the Gateway and the low lunar orbit, to perform landing and ascent missions with larger and more extensive services
· CLTV's versatility will also allow it to support missions to post-ISS orbital infrastructure in LEO as well as missions in the field of GEO satcom servicing.
The CLTV's design allows multiple mission types to be carried out with a single vehicle and is compatible with various launchers. Airbus' solution is a mature, versatile and modular concept based on a large portfolio of mission and vehicle designs for Human Space-flight and Exploration built by Airbus for ESA including the Orion European Service Module (ESM), as well as five successful Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) space transporter missions, carrying a total of around 30 tonnes of cargo into space.
"With the Airbus Moon Cruiser concept for CLTV, we are establishing the first building blocks for humans and machines to work together all the way between the Earth and the Moon. CLTV can serve Gateway logistics and add value to the EL3 Large Lunar Lander by enabling additional missions, whether standalone for Europe or as part of wider international co-operation," said Andreas Hammer, Head of Space Exploration at Airbus.
The CLTV can be launched on Ariane 6, and it could transport a module of over 4.5 tonnes to the Gateway. The European Space Agency ESA could deploy the CLTV in the second half of the decade and it is planned that the CLTV will literally "cruise" on a direct flight path to the Moon.
The target is to validate the following, implementation phase (B2/C/D) of CLTV at the next Ministerial Council in 2022, with the aim of launching in 2027.
Airbus is building the European Service Module for ESA for the new NASA spacecraft Orion, the central spacecraft of future NASA space exploration. The first service module has already been delivered to NASA by Airbus. A second service module is currently being built at Airbus in Bremen. The first launch for Orion - a test flight without astronauts - will take Orion into a lunar orbit and back to Earth under the Artemis I mission and is scheduled for 2021.
@esascience @AirbusSpace #Moondelivery #ExploreFarther #SpaceMatters
More than half of world's airline pilots no longer flying - survey | Reuters
Terrafugia Announces FAA Special Light-Sport Airworthiness Certificate - Terrafugia
Woburn, MA – January 26, 2021 – Terrafugia, Inc. announced today that it has reached a
significant milestone by obtaining an FAA Special Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) airworthiness
certificate for its Transition® roadable aircraft.
As a unique integration of a two-seat aircraft and an automobile, the Transition® is designed to
meet safety standards from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National
Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The vehicle that received the certificate is legal for flight and represents the initial version of the
Transition® roadable aircraft. Terrafugia will produce and sell additional initial (flight-only)
versions to interested parties and will evolve the driving portion of the Transition® design, with
the goal of being legal both in the sky and on local roads in 2022.
"We are excited to have reached our goal of an airworthiness certificate for the initial version,"
said Kevin Colburn, Vice President and General Manager of Terrafugia. "During an extremely
challenging pandemic year, our team remained focused, improved our quality system,
completed the critical aspects of the design, built the vehicle, completed 80 days of flight testing,
delivered 150 technical documents, and successfully passed the FAA audit. This is a major
accomplishment that builds momentum in executing our mission to deliver the world's first
practical flying car."
About the Transition®
The initial version of the Transition® provides pilots and flight schools with an aircraft featuring
enhanced safety capabilities and the latest avionics. Powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912iS Sport
fuel-injected engine with a 2,000 hr TBO, the vehicle has a flight speed of 100 mph and runs on
either premium gasoline or 100LL airplane fuel. Standard features include a Dynon Skyview
avionics package, an airframe parachute, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, a rigid carbon fiber
safety cage, and folding wings to allow storage in a single-car garage.
About Terrafugia, Inc.
Terrafugia, Inc., a leader in the aviation and mobility revolution, is developing innovative
transportation technologies. Terrafugia's team of experienced engineers, designers,
technicians, and business professionals combines aviation and automotive expertise to pursue
the future of personal transportation.
miércoles, 27 de enero de 2021
Ferrovial and Lilium to develop US Vertiport Network - Lilium
- Ferrovial and Lilium will collaborate on 10+ vertiports in the US
- Zero-carbon vertiports to provide green, high speed, affordable services to connect communities
Austin, Texas/Munich, Madrid, 27 January 2021 – Ferrovial, a global leading infrastructure operator, and Lilium, the aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet aircraft and service, have signed a framework agreement to develop a network of at least ten vertiports. The zero-carbon infrastructure and services will cover strategic locations in all major cities across Florida. This partnership seeks to provide an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative transport network connecting locations across Florida.
Vertiports are a key component in realizing the enormous potential of innovations in eVTOL aviation, providing infrastructure for landing, recharging, and taking off with passengers. Ferrovial and Lilium will collaborate in designing and constructing the vertiport facilities as well as the operation and maintenance of the vertiports for passenger service. The first location in South Florida will be announced as soon as Spring 2021.
Commenting on the partnership, Daniel Wiegand, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Lilium said: "Our partnership with Ferrovial to develop flight infrastructure, is a critical step in delivering the potential of regional air mobility to provide high speed, affordable, emissions-free travel to millions of people. As we accelerate our launch plans, Lilium is committed to partnering with industry leaders, bringing together their strengths and experience with our aircraft technology and passenger service infrastructure. We're excited about what we will achieve together."
Dr. Remo Gerber, Chief Operating Officer, Lilium continues: "Our strategy to bring high-speed transportation networks to an entire region is being brought to life in Florida, and Ferrovial is the ideal partner with their unrivalled expertise in airport construction and operations around the globe. Nearly all 20 million Floridians will live within 30 minutes of our vertiports and the 140 million annual visitors to the Sunshine State will have a high-speed option available to travel to their destinations."
"We are delighted to partner with Lilium in this big step towards new ways of achieving air mobility and sustainable infrastructure. Our partnership will deliver a uniquely different end-to-end passenger experience," said Jorge Gil, CEO Ferrovial Airports.
"At Ferrovial, we are determined to conceptualize, design and build the future of transport and mobility infrastructures. In this case, we partner with Lilium, one of the leading companies in this nascent urban air mobility ecosystem to deliver an innovative mode of transport that will shorten distances and improve quality of life for citizens," adds Rafael Fernandez, Ferrovial Innovation Director.
The Lilium Jet will connect regions in new, sustainable, and more convenient ways. The efficient and ultra-low noise electric jet engines allow the Lilium Jet to operate in densely populated urban areas and cover longer distances at high-speed with zero operating emissions. By saving time and enhancing connectivity, the service will drive significant economic growth for cities and increase access to industry, culture, and nature.
Ferrovial serves a world on the move. The company has earned a reputation as a leading infrastructure investor and operator, dedicated to developing sustainable solutions throughout the lifecycle of a project with an integrated approach, taking advantage of its business units' synergies. Ferrovial currently manages $10 billion in assets in the United States. Ferrovial Airports is ready to be a player in the future of vertiports and urban air mobility. Providing passengers with choice and air travel alternatives contributes to the commitment to enhanced and further personalized passenger experience.
About Lilium
Lilium is an aviation company developing an emissions-free regional air mobility service. It has designed and prototyped the Lilium Jet, a brand-new type of aircraft that will enable it to deliver regional journeys that are faster than rail or road, yet competitive in price. The full-scale five-seater demonstrator first flew in May 2019 and is a fully electric aircraft that can take-off and land vertically (eVTOL). The Lilium Jet has 36 all-electric ducted fans with acoustic liners, capable of capturing and dissipating noise before it leaves the engine, thus blending into typical urban environments. Lilium expects to service a sizable global market demand by connecting communities at a fraction of the cost of conventional high-speed infrastructure, with zero operating emissions.
Co-founded in 2015 by four visionary engineers, Daniel Wiegand (CEO), Sebastian Born, Matthias Meiner and Patrick Nathen, Lilium has attracted more than $375m in funding from world-class investors such as Atomico, Tencent, Baillie Gifford, LGT, Freigeist and Obvious Ventures. Lilium has offices in Munich, Zurich, London, and Washington D.C., and currently employs more than 600 people. Find out more at www.lilium.com, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Medium.
About Ferrovial
Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure operator, is committed to developing sustainable solutions. It is a member of Spain's blue-chip IBEX 35 index and an industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index; it is part of FTSE4Good and the Carbon Disclosure Project, and all its operations are conducted in compliance with the principles of the UN Global Compact, which the company adopted in 2002. For more information visit www.ferrovial.com.
Ferrovial Airports have been part of the aviation industry since 1998 and have more than 20 years of experience investing, developing and operating 33 airports around the world, including the United States, Australia or Chile. The current portfolio in the United Kingdom consists of four airports. With a 25% stake, Ferrovial is the largest shareholder and industrial partner in Heathrow Airport, the busiest hub in Europe (pre-COVID data). It also holds a 50% stake in the Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Southampton airports.
Ferrovial recently launched its new open innovation platform, Foresight to explore the future of transportation infrastructure and mobility. Foresight is a digital space to create together within the innovation ecosystem alongside clients, startups and other agents in the sector for a better future with a long-term vision. Foresight serves as a meeting point to collaborate in new projects and exchange knowledge about new trends and technologies.
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Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) to Sponsor, Showcase eVTOL Expertise at 8th Annual eVTOL Symposium - Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fl., JANUARY 26, 2021 – Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CarlisleIT), a division of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL), announced today it is pleased to serve as a program sponsor for Vertical Flight Society's 8th Annual Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Symposium and 9th Annual Autonomous VTOL Technical Meeting taking place Jan. 26-28, 2021. In addition to sponsoring the virtual event, CarlisleIT will showcase its high-voltage expertise and product offerings for advanced air mobility applications.
Technical experts from industry, academia and government will gather at the eVTOL Symposium and Technical Meeting to share knowledge and collaborate on how to bring the next generation of air mobility to market. Tom Turner, Product Manager, Power and Grounding for CarlisleIT, will participate in a sponsored Technical Talk on Thursday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m. MST in which attendees will learn how the Partial Discharge Phenomenon can stall an eVTOL project as well as how to address this challenge in the manufacturing process. This session is one of several discussions and presentations focused on electric and hybrid electric VTOL aircraft for urban air mobility.
CarlisleIT announced in 2020 that it offers interconnect technologies for new and emerging air mobility applications, including More Electric Aircraft (MEA), All Electric Aircraft (AEA), and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). With more than 80 years of experience in the aerospace industry, CarlisleIT understands the unique needs of electric aircraft and is well-equipped to provide leading interconnect solutions that support a high-voltage electrical system.
In addition to its broad portfolio of custom interconnect solutions and in-house manufacturing capabilities, CarlisleIT is participating in global standards development alongside the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Aerospace Defense Industries Association (ASD), the FAA and other organizations.
About Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies (CIT) is one of the world's leading designers and
manufacturers of high-performance wire and cable, including optical fiber. Having started operations in 1940, the company has grown its product portfolio to include specialty and filtered connectors, contacts, integrated systems, and cable assemblies, complex harnesses, racks, avionics trays, installation kits, and high-voltage solutions. In addition to its vast product breadth, CIT provides customers with a higher level of support by offering engineering and certification services for the demanding environments of the commercial aerospace, military and defense electronics, industrial, test and measurement, and medical industries. For more information, please visit www.carlisleit.com.
Inside IATA’s verified COVID testing/vaccination app
Project BALIS – DLR is developing and testing fuel cells in the megawatt range for air transport - DLR Portal
- DLR is developing and testing the world's first fuel cell powertrain for aircraft in the megawatt range.
- The BALIS project is being supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport with 26 million euros.
- The funding decision was presented by Parliamentary State Secretary Steffen Bilger on 21 January 2021.
- Focus: Aeronautics, energy, transport, electric flight, hydrogen, fuel cell technology
martes, 26 de enero de 2021
Green Aerolease and Pipistrel Aircraft announce a partnership to accelerate the deployment of electric aviation in France and in Europe – Pipistrel Aircraft
Green Aerolease, subsidiary of the W3 group founded by Charles Cabillic, announces the first partnership with Pipistrel Aircraft, world leader in Type-certified electric aviation. This agreement, concluded with the support of the French Federation of Aeronautics, will start with an order of 50 EASA Type-certified 2-seat aircraft Pipistrel Velis Electro, designed for PPL pilot training. This initiative is a part of the group philosophy aiming to accelerate the environmentally responsible transition of light aviation in France and in other European countries.
Pipistrel Aircraft, founded in 1989, is among the world leaders in design and production of affordable environmentally friendly General aviation aircraft. Pioneer in terms of state-of-the-art technology for light aviation, Pipistrel is the first European aircraft manufacturer, and the only one so far, to obtain an aircraft certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the ideal aircraft for initial training of pilots. With this Pipistrel proves that electric aircraft is not only possible, but also commercially useful. Velis Electro currently offers the maximum level of performance, which is achievable with current and modern technology.
In the scope of this partnership, Green Aerolease and Pipistrel Aircraft reinforce their commitment in favor of a sustainable air transport sector and of the regional mobility, allowing the deployment of low noise and zero-emission electric aircraft to regional airports and urban areas, where the noise level does not allow piston engine aircraft.
In partnership with the French Federation of Aeronautics, the initial 50 aircraft will be offered for rent to pilot schools and clubs to ensure the new generation of pilot training. Indeed, 84% of clubs think that electric aviation is a solution to environmental constraints and around 70% among them are willing to equip themselves with this new aircraft. In Europe there are more than 100 small GA airports which have severe flight restrictions, or the training there is not allowed because of noise. Velis Electro with only 60 dB of noise can bring back the flight to all of them. The expected deployment, first off in France, will be done as soon as mid-2021 and will spread progressively to several European countries.
Green Aerolease is focused on accompanying and financing the decarbonization of the air transport and light aviation sectors by accelerating breakthrough innovations in the domain of mobilities. Within the next 3 years, 200 Pipistrel electric aircraft are to be deployed in France and in the coming few years to other countries through AAS (Aircraft as A Service). Finesse Max, Pipistrel distributor in France, will work in partnership with Green Aerolease to
manage the support, after-sales service and maintenance network in order to keep the highest availability for the Velis fleet.
According to Charles Cabillic, founder of W3 and Green Aerolease: "We are particularly proud to make this partnership with Pipistrel Aircraft, pioneer of breakthrough innovation in the light aviation sector. I am convinced that the aeronautical sector has a great future, with the progressive arrival within two to three years, of light electric or hybrid aircraft designed for business travel or leisure aviation, because it will permit to revive the French aviation. These future aircraft are, indeed, an answer to the growing stakes of regional mobility to ensure the economical regional continuity and the serving of middle-sized cities. Consequently, it is essential to anticipate from now on the capacity to dispense professional trainings to our future pilots."
According to Ivo Boscarol, founder and CEO of Pipistrel Aircraft: "I am delighted to see the confidence given to us by Green Aerolease who decided to commit with us to participate in the reduction of the environmental impact of the aeronautical sector. The European certification of our Velis Electro, designed for initial training of pilots, is an important step towards the development of a carbon neutral-fleet of aircraft, respectful of the environment. This partnership will allow the use of zero-emission aircraft to the clubs and schools who are not in the position to invest in procuring an aircraft fleet, but they can afford reasonable monthly rental fees. With this concept Green Aerolease will accelerate the energy transition of aviation to climate-neutral and emission-free following the guidelines of the European Green Deal and help Pipistrel to reach its objective to sell 200 Velis Electro until end of 2021."
According to Jean-Luc Charron, president of the French Federation of Aeronautics: "The French Federation of Aeronautics has always supported innovation. With Pipistrel, we created a FabLab two years ago at Toussus-Le-Noble to test this brand-new electric aircraft. Thus, more than 200 flight hours were done with great performances, very important noise reduction and also a tremendous reduction of carbon emissions. After the experimentation, it is now time to deploy the aircraft fleet, and I am very proud to support this project which will allow clubs to create a new dynamic in this aeronautical world which is living an unprecedented transformation."
About Green Aerolease:
Green Aerolease is a subsidiary of the W3 group which organizes the provision of de-carbonized light aircraft by proposing a "ready for use" rental service to aeronautical operators (aeroclubs, piloting schools, airlines, …). The society is aiming to accelerate the ecological transition of light aviation in France and in Europe by proposing a new renting offer, unprecedented in the electric aviation world. http://www.aerolease.green/
About the W3 group:
The W3 group is a Breton group founded in 2009 by Charles Cabillic, which acts essentially in the digital field, investment field and air mobility. After creating aC3 (a software editor dedicated to professionals of real estate) in 2005, sold in 2015, Charles Cabillic developed considerably his activities, gathered in 2009 in the W3 group. The group owns today around 15 companies (the startup accelerator WestWebValley, OpenFly, a renting platform for private planes, AlloVoisins, Green Aerolease…) and employs around 150 people in Brest and its surroundings. www.w3.bzh
About Pipistrel Aircraft: Pipistrel is a world-leading small aircraft designer and manufacturer, specialized in energy-efficient and affordable high-performance aircraft. With more than 30 years of experience, Pipistrel has produced more than 2200 aircraft to-date, gaining significant international reputation by delivering unique, innovative products to passionate customers on all continents. Pipistrel is the only company in the world currently selling four different electric aircraft models; the Taurus Electro, Alpha Electro and Alpha Electro LC are now being complemented by the EASA type certified Velis Electro. www.pipistrel-aircraft.com
About the French Federation of Aeronautics (FFA): Founded in 1929, the FFA is the major stakeholder of light and sporting aviation in France. The FFA gathers more than 600 aeroclubs and 45.000 federation members. The federation connects the public authority with the French Civil Aviation Authority and the community of light aviation. Biggest federation of private pilots in Europe, second one in the world, and first pilot school in Europe with 2200 instructors, 2400 aircraft and around 600.000 flight hours per year. For many years, team from the FFA, at the instigation of its president Jean-Luc Charron, are working on the "aeroclub of the future" concept to prepare well the energy and societal transition, necessary to make the activity of French aeroclubs durable. Among several tracks, the FFA identified the need to accompany the technological leap that electric propulsion of light aircrafts represents. www.ffa-aero.fr
lunes, 25 de enero de 2021
Del F-35, F-15, F-16, inteligencia artificial y misiles hipersónicos
De una USAF de cazas de 6ª gen a una con mezcla de aviones furtivo, no tripulados, IA y 4 gen actualizados
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/del-f-35-f-15-f-16-inteligencia-artificial-y-misiles-hipersonicos/
Hypersonic Superweapons Are a Mirage, New Analysis Says
In an interview, David Wright, a physicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an author of the new analysis, called the superweapon a mirage. “There’re lots of claims and not many numbers,” he said. “If you put in the numbers, you find that the claims are nonsense.”
continue reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/15/science/hypersonic-missile-weapons.html
related:
https://www.9news.com.au/technology/hypersonic-weapons-slower-and-easier-to-detect-than-current-missiles-study-says/c8aada57-2ba4-4899-aeb1-4bb0c035d296
https://thediplomat.com/2021/01/are-hypersonic-weapons-all-hype/
Original Paper:
Modelling the Performance of Hypersonic Boost-Glide Missiles
Cameron L. Tracy and David Wright, "Modelling the Performance of Hypersonic Boost-Glide Missiles," Science & Global Security, vol. 28, no. 3 (2020)
The United States, Russia, and China are developing an array of hypersonic weapons--maneuverable vehicles that carry warheads through the atmosphere at more than five times the speed of sound. Proponents claim that these weapons outperform existing missiles in terms of delivery time and evasion of early warning systems. Here, we report computational modelling of hypersonic boost-glide missile flight which shows that these weapons travel intercontinental distances more slowly than comparable ballistic missiles flying depressed trajectories, and that they remain visible to existing space-based sensors for the majority of flight. Fundamental physical limitations imposed by low-altitude atmospheric flight render hypersonic missiles an evolutionary--not revolutionary--advancement over established ballistic missile technologies. Misperceptions of hypersonic weapon performance have arisen from social processes by which the organizations developing these weapons construct erroneous technical facts favoring continued investment. The modelling reported here provides a basis for rigorous, quantitative analysis of hypersonic weapon performance.
Article access: Taylor & Francis Online | Free PDF
Sikorsky-Boeing Team Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Designed to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capabilities
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130814#assets_20295_130814-117
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 25, 2021—Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today released details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft competition, known as FLRAA. The aircraft, named DEFIANT X, will be the fastest, most maneuverable and most survivable assault helicopter in history. Combined with the team's unsurpassed experience in mission systems, training and sustainment, it will revolutionize the way the Army meets threats in 2035 and beyond.
DEFIANT X is a complete weapon system that builds on the handling qualities and transformational capabilities proven by the team's technology demonstrator, SB>1 DEFIANT®. With unmatched range and survivability, DEFIANT X will to fly low and fast through complex terrain, land quickly, deliver soldiers and equipment to the objective area (referred to as "the X") and get out.
DEFIANT X flies twice as far and fast as the venerable Black Hawk helicopter it is designed to replace. Currently undergoing testing in a digital combat environment, the aircraft continues to prove itself the most survivable platform for mission requirements.
View the photos and video on the DEFIANT X website: http://www.boeing.com/defiantx.
"We are ready to deliver unparalleled capabilities backed by proven technologies that will truly transform the Army's mission today – with room to grow and adapt to the missions of tomorrow," said Andy Adams, Sikorsky vice president of Future Vertical Lift. "DEFIANT X not only includes the transformational aircraft, mission systems and revolutionary sustainment solution, but also leverages Sikorsky's and Boeing's advanced manufacturing capabilities."
With its rigid coaxial rotor system and pusher propeller, DEFIANT X incorporates Sikorsky X2 Technology™ to operate at high speeds while maintaining low-speed handling qualities. This critical capability provides soldiers with increased maneuverability and survivability in high-threat air defense environments, allowing them to penetrate enemy defenses while reducing exposure to enemy fire.
"DEFIANT X is purpose-built for a modernized Army that requires expanded reach, survivability and lethality," said Steve Parker, vice president and general manager of Boeing Vertical Lift. "This weapon system will give soldiers unequaled technological advantage and connectivity over adversaries in a multi-domain battle space."
DEFIANT X will revolutionize the Army's air assault capability with limited changes in tactics, techniques, procedures, training and infrastructure while maintaining the Black Hawk helicopter footprint and tight formation capability flown today.
The Army is expected to release a request for proposal on FLRAA later this year, with a contract award expected in 2022.
For more information on DEFIANT X, visit http://www.boeing.com/defiantx. Follow us on Twitter at @BoeingDefense.
About Sikorsky and Boeing
Together, Sikorsky and Boeing have built 90 percent of the U.S. Army's current military rotorcraft and have totaled more than 15 million flight hours. We're the team that has brought forward iconic military rotorcraft including: Black Hawk, Chinook and Apache. The iconic UH-60 Black Hawk has proven itself to be the premiere assault platform in the world and DEFIANT X will bring the next level of capability that the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft requires.
"Super-hard" metals forged in new nanoparticle manufacturing process
Researchers at Brown University have developed a new way to make super-hard metals. The team made nanoparticle "building blocks" that could be fused together under moderate pressure, thanks to a chemical treatment.
domingo, 24 de enero de 2021
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viernes, 22 de enero de 2021
Boeing Commits to Deliver Commercial Airplanes Ready to Fly on 100% Sustainable Fuels
SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) is setting an ambitious target to advance the long-term sustainability of commercial aviation, committing that its commercial airplanes are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. Boeing has previously conducted successful test flights replacing petroleum jet fuel with 100% sustainable fuels to address the urgent challenge of climate change.
According to the Air Transport Action Group, U.S. Department of Energy and several other scientific studies, sustainable aviation fuels reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% over the fuel's life cycle with the potential to reach 100% in the future. Today, sustainable aviation fuels are mixed directly with conventional jet fuel up to a 50/50 blend — the maximum allowed under current fuel specifications. In order to meet aviation's commitment for reducing carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2050, airplanes need the capability to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels well before 2050.
"Our industry and customers are committed to addressing climate change, and sustainable aviation fuels are the safest and most measurable solution to reduce aviation carbon emissions in the coming decades," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal. "We're committed to working with regulators, engine companies and other key stakeholders to ensure our airplanes and eventually our industry can fly entirely on sustainable jet fuels."
Boeing's commitment is to determine what changes are required for its current and future commercial airplanes to fly on 100% sustainable fuels, and to work with regulatory authorities and across the industry to raise the blending limit for expanded use.
"With a long history of innovation in sustainable aviation fuels, certifying our family of airplanes to fly on 100% sustainable fuels significantly advances Boeing's deep commitment to innovate and operate to make the world better," Chief Sustainability Officer Chris Raymond said. "Sustainable aviation fuels are proven, used every day, and have the most immediate and greatest potential to reduce carbon emissions in the near and long term when we work together as an industry."
Boeing has been a pioneer in making sustainable aviation fuels a reality, partnering globally with airlines, industry, governments and research institutions to expand limited supplies and reduce the fuels' cost. Boeing worked with airlines, engine manufacturers and others to conduct biofuel test flights starting in 2008 and gain approval for sustainable fuels in 2011. In 2018, the Boeing ecoDemonstrator flight-test program made the world's first commercial airplane flight using 100% sustainable fuels with a 777 Freighter, in collaboration with FedEx Express.
Sustainable aviation fuels can be made from a wide variety of feedstocks, including non-edible plants, agricultural and forestry waste, non-recyclable household waste, industrial plant off-gassing and other sources. Sustainability of the fuels is assured through strong, credible sustainability certifications through third-party organizations such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials.
For more information on Boeing's sustainability commitments, visit www.boeing.com/sustainability.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As a top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries. 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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Airbus unveils its helicopter Flightlab to test tomorrow’s technologies - Helicopters - Airbus
Marignane, 22 January 2021 – Airbus Helicopters has started in-flight tests on board its Flightlab, a platform-agnostic flying laboratory exclusively dedicated to maturing new technologies. Airbus Helicopters' Flightlab provides an agile and efficient test bed to quickly test technologies that could later equip Airbus' current helicopter range, and even more disruptive ones for future fixed-wing aircraft or (e)VTOL platforms.
Airbus Helicopters intends to pursue the testing of hybrid and electric propulsion technologies with its Flightlab demonstrator, as well as exploring autonomy, and other technologies aimed at reducing helicopter sound levels or improving maintenance and flight safety.
"Investing in the future remains essential, even in times of crisis, especially when those innovations bring added value to our customers by targeting increased safety, reduced pilot workload, and reduced sound levels," said Bruno Even, Airbus Helicopters CEO. "Having a dedicated platform to test these new technologies brings the future of flight a step closer and is a clear reflection of our priorities at Airbus Helicopters," he added.
Flight tests started last April when the demonstrator was used to measure helicopter sound levels in urban areas and to particularly study how buildings may affect people's perception. First results show that buildings play an important role in masking or amplifying sound levels and these studies will be instrumental when the time comes for sound modelling and regulation setting, especially for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) initiatives. Testing was pursued in December to evaluate the Rotor Strike Alerting System (RSAS) aimed at alerting crews about the imminent risk of collision with the main and tail rotors.
Tests this year will include an image-detection solution with cameras to enable low altitude navigation, the viability of a dedicated Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for light helicopters, and an Engine Back-up System, which will provide emergency electric power in the event of a turbine failure. Testing on the Flightlab will continue in 2022 in order to evaluate a new ergonomic design of intuitive pilot flight controls intended to further reduce pilot workload, which could be applicable to traditional helicopters as well as other VTOL formulas such as UAM.
The Flightlab is an Airbus-wide initiative, which reflects the company's approach to innovation focused on delivering value to customers. Airbus already has several well-known Flightlabs such as the A340 MSN1, used to assess the feasibility of introducing laminar flow wing technology on a large airliner, and the A350 Airspace Explorer used to evaluate connected cabin technologies inflight.
jueves, 21 de enero de 2021
AERO Fiedrichshafen post poned until summer
press release
https://www.aero-expo.com/aero-en/news/AERO-2021-to-be-held-in-the-summer.php
AERO 2021 TO BE HELD IN THE SUMMER
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Show for General Aviation will be unable to start as planned on April 21, 2021 on the exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen. "Following the cancellation of the event last year, the uncertainties surrounding the pandemic coupled with the renewed lockdown extension unfortunately mean that AERO Friedrichshafen will have to be postponed. With the aim of creating clear parameters for all our customers and partners, we have now decided at this relatively early stage to hold our upcoming AERO as a summer edition from July 14 to July 17, 2021, in Friedrichshafen,” stated Messe Friedrichshafen CEO Klaus Wellmann.
Head of AERO Roland Bosch and project manager Tobias Bretzel explained the course correction as follows: "A few weeks ago we started off the new year with confidence and hope. Metaphorically speaking, it was clear flying for the first few days, but we now find ourselves faced, once again, with a thick fog on the landing runway. In fact, we are already able to forecast that it will not be possible to hold AERO 2021 as an international trade show in April as planned. However, the large overall number of bookings and the very positive feedback that we have received about AERO have encouraged us to plan a summer edition of the event for July. While we are fully aware that this will be yet another challenge for all of us, we are very confident that we are doing the right thing. Indeed, we view this revamp as a great opportunity to stage this all-important gathering of the entire GA family in pleasant summer conditions.”
The idea of a summer edition of AERO has already received prominent endorsements from within the industry. "AERO Friedrichshafen provides the global general aviation industry the opportunity to showcase its latest innovations. It has also become a premier setting for discussions about the current affairs and future of the industry in Europe. GAMA looks forward to our continued participation in this valuable general aviation expo - also at the upcoming summer edition from 14th - 17th July 2021”, explained Pete Bunce, President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Walter Da Costa - Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Tecnam Aircraft stated: "As safety is our mantra, Tecnam is happy to support AERO Germany in its decision of postponing the event in summertime. We hope that the difficult days will be gone and this could revamp the General Aviation community in a further step forward. For sure we all will be back stronger than ever." Trevor Pegrum, Garmin Aviation Sales and Marketing Manager, Europe agrees: "We applaud AERO organizers for shifting the dates of this marquee event after careful deliberation regarding global health considerations, while also understanding the value AERO has for the European Aviation industry. We look forward to participating in AERO this year and in the future years to showcase the latest Garmin products.”
Those exhibitors who already registered for the AERO Friedrichshafen event that was to be held in April will receive detailed information about the new summer edition in the next few days. To streamline our organizational processes, we kindly ask other interested parties to discuss their tradeshow stand participation in the summer edition of AERO with the project team before the end of January, if possible. Additionally, we advise all our patrons and customers to arrange for accommodations as soon as possible, as the Lake Constance region is a popular holiday destination in July, particularly under current circumstances.
The 2021 summer edition of AERO Friedrichshafen will run from July 14 to July 17.
Un nuevo material reducirá de días a minutos la reparación en piezas de aeronáutica
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NEOCROSS, como se denomina el nuevo composite, permitirá reducir costes de producción y mantenimiento
Cidetec Surface Engineering está inmerso en el desarrollo de en un nuevo material para la industria aeronáutica y energética que posibilitará una importante reducción de costes de mantenimiento y tiempo. Esta investigación forma parte del proyecto NEOCROSS, cuyo objetivo es desarrollar y ofrecer una nueva generación de composites y adhesivos epoxi de alto rendimiento con capacidades de desensamblado. La fabricación de estos nuevos composites se realizará mediante métodos tradicionales, pero, a diferencia de los actuales, se podrán desensamblar y reparar fácilmente mediante la aplicación de calor y presión en la zona dañada.
Los composites a desarollar en el proyecto NEOCROSS conservan todas las ventajas de los termoestables convencionales -altas prestaciones térmicas y mecánicas-, pero además presentan todas las ventajas de la tecnología 3R desarrollada por Cidetec: reparabilidad, reprocesabilidad y reciclabilidad. Esto es posible gracias a un innovador sistema de resina termoestable que contiene enlaces dinámicos, responsables de las propiedades 3R.
Una de las mayores ventajas que ofrece NEOCROSS consiste en la capacidad de reparación de las piezas fabricadas, que evita la mayoría de los inconvenientes de las actuales tecnologías de reparación de composites. La reparación de este nuevo material se realiza mediante la aplicación de calor y presión con un útil de reparación portátil. Esto supone realizar en minutos operaciones que hasta ahora requerían horas, o incluso días, con una recuperación de propiedades del 100%. Además, el novedoso adhesivo NEOCROSS de desensamblado a la carta permitirá una fácil separación de las partes dañadas permitiendo el desensamblado de las partes delaminadas para su reparación.
Las innovaciones de NEOCROSS conducirán al desarrollo de tecnologías de reparación más rápidas y económicas para delaminaciones de composites, producidas tanto en producción como en servicio, permitiendo también la recuperación de las piezas rechazadas de fabricación. Todo esto supondrá una reducción de costes para las aerolíneas, así como para los fabricantes de aerogeneradores y los centros de mantenimiento.
El proyecto NEOCROSS, “Nuevo composite de matriz epoxi con propiedades reparadoras a través de entrecruzamiento dinámico”, cofinanciado por los países miembros dentro del marco EUREKA y por la Comisión Europea, finalizará en 2023. El proyecto está coordinado por GAIRESA y participan, junto a Cidetec Surface Enginering, SOFITEC, GMI Aero SAS y RESCOLL .
Mini-entrevista:
Entiendo que la matriz es un plástico termo estable y que habéis introducido «algo» que permite reparar los daños ligeros en la superficie, como arañazos, aplicando calor y presión.
Se trata de una resina termoestable pero en cada punto de reticulación tiene un enlace covalente dinámico que bajo presión y calor es capaz de dar reacciones de intercambio con otros enlaces dinámicos permitiendo la maleabilidad de la resina aun estando curada. A diferencia de los materiales termoplásticos, en este caso no se observa un flujo del material sino que se observa un reblandecimiento del mismo. Se trata de un comportamiento similar al que se observa cuando se trabaja el vidrio a altas temperaturas.
En el caso de daños internos, como denominación producida por un impacto, que no es visible a simple vista y necesita ser detectada por ultra sonidos, hasta ahora la solución aplicada era recortar la zona para sanear la delaminación y después parchear. Vuestro material permite detectar estos fallos sin ultra sonidos? Permite repararlo?
Nuestro material permite reparar delaminaciones y arañazos. Permite reparaciones en la que la parte dañada haya sido la resina, nunca la fibra. En cuanto a la detección, nuestro material no permite la detección de fallos. La detección se realiza de la misma manera que en un composite convencional mediante ultrasonidos. La reparación se realiza mediante la aplicación de presión y calor en la zona dañada y mediante ultrasonidos se verifica que la zona ha sido reparada.
Por otro lado el mayor problema para la introducción de nuevos materiales en la industria viene de su caracterización primero, para obtener sus propiedades mecánicas y límites elástico y de rotura, más su certificación… por lo que normalmente un nuevo material se introduce primero en aeronaves ligeras o el zonas sin responsabilidad mecánica, como carenados e interiores. ¿En qué situación estáis frente a esto?
En este sentido se trata de un proyecto en el que se va a validar el concepto de reparación y se van a definir los parámetros y condiciones de reparación. El material lo tenemos bastante caracterizado pero por tal y como dices se trata de un nuevo material y habría que completar la campaña de ensayos de cara a una futura certificación del mismo (estamos trabajando en ello)