miércoles, 29 de diciembre de 2021
martes, 28 de diciembre de 2021
domingo, 26 de diciembre de 2021
sábado, 25 de diciembre de 2021
CEAD Turboprop training aircraft P01 Successful maiden flight
https://cead.at/news/
| Kottingbrunn, December 11th, 2021, 2:55 (p.m.) | |
| On Saturday shortly before 3:00 (p.m.) local time, the P01 prototype from the Austrian company CEA Design GmbH successfully took off for its maiden flight. The flight was carried out by Ingmar Mayerbuch (test pilot) and Clemens Knappert (chief designer at CEA Design) who took over the role of the flight test engineer. The P01 is a turboprop training aircraft, which was largely made of carbon fiber composites. It is a new design and was completely developed, manufactured, and tested by the experts at the relatively young company CEA Design GmbH based in Kottingbrunn (Austria). In addition to a new 750SHP turbine with digital control system (manufacturer: Ivchenko Progress), the aircraft has the most modern glass cockpit avionics (touchscreen) and many other recent and innovative design details (such as the integrated modular construction) During development, great attention has been paid to safety. The P01 has 0/0 ejection seats, bird- strike-proof canopy as well as a crash-proof cockpit. All critical systems are redundant. Gernot Grabner (Managing Director): "We are very satisfied with the results of our P01 development. We would like to thank the test pilot Ingmar Mayerbuch for the safe and professional first flight. Many thanks also to the agency AUSTRO CONTROL for accompanying the entire project." CEA Design GmbH is an Austrian company based in Kottingbrunn (Austria) which is specialized in the development and modification of aircraft on behalf of customers. |
Putin hails multiple launch test of hypersonic missile
Putin hails multiple launch test of hypersonic missile https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Putin_hails_multiple_launch_test_of_hypersonic_missile_999.html
viernes, 24 de diciembre de 2021
Paint Is Flaking On Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 Wings
https://simpleflying.com/air-new-zealand-787-paint-flaking/
ZeroAvia pushes first flight of converted Do 228 into early 2022, but says project still on track
https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/zeroavia-pushes-first-flight-of-converted-do-228-into-early-2022-but-says-project-still-on-track/146953.article
NH Industries sees route back for MRH90 helicopter in Australia despite ministerial pronouncements
https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/nh-industries-sees-route-back-for-mrh90-helicopter-in-australia-despite-ministerial-pronouncements/146954.article
jueves, 23 de diciembre de 2021
miércoles, 22 de diciembre de 2021
Prosecutors say Italian firm produced 4,000 flawed parts for Boeing
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/prosecutors-say-italian-firm-produced-4000-flawed-parts-boeing-2021-12-21/
P&W, Embraer pause E175-E2 engine; MTU writes off investment, sees no revenue in future for SpaceJet engine
https://leehamnews.com/2021/12/21/p-mtu-writes-off-investment-sees-no-revenue-in-future/
Embraer Electric Aircraft Branch To List On NYSE Amid New Deal
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-12-21-Boeing-Announces-UPS-Purchase-of-19-767-Freighters
Arab investors withdraw from capital of Russian Helicopters
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-12-21-Boeing-Announces-UPS-Purchase-of-19-767-Freighters
Russia to perform the first flight on locally produced SAF by 2024
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-12-21-Boeing-Announces-UPS-Purchase-of-19-767-Freighters
U.S. Navy, Boeing Complete First Carrier Tests for MQ-25
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-12-21-Boeing-Announces-UPS-Purchase-of-19-767-Freighters
Boeing Announces UPS Purchase of 19 767 Freighters
https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-12-21-Boeing-Announces-UPS-Purchase-of-19-767-Freighters
Air NZ looks to replace turboprops with zero emissions aircraft
https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/eve-to-become-public-company-through-merger-with-blank-check-company/146927.article
BAE, Embraer to study Eve’s military potential
https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/eve-to-become-public-company-through-merger-with-blank-check-company/146927.article
Eve to become public company through merger with blank-check company
https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/eve-to-become-public-company-through-merger-with-blank-check-company/146927.article
martes, 21 de diciembre de 2021
US's Tailwind Air eyes electric seaplanes
https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/110867-uss-tailwind-air-eyes-electric-seaplanes
lunes, 20 de diciembre de 2021
Pontifications: EADS went ahead with tanker bid despite long odds against winning
Pontifications: EADS went ahead with tanker bid despite long odds against winning https://leehamnews.com/2021/12/20/pontifications-eads-went-ahead-with-tanker-bid-despite-long-odds-against-winning/
Forecast 2022: Boeing hopes for the best on pandemic, 787, MAX
Forecast 2022: Boeing hopes for the best on pandemic, 787, MAX https://leehamnews.com/2021/12/20/forecast-2022-boeing-hopes-for-the-best-on-pandemic-787-max/
SPAINSAT NG programme successfully passes Critical Design Review | Airbus
Advanced technologies for fully reconfigurable secure communications - Spanish space industry to integrate communications payload of both satellites in Madrid
The SPAINSAT NG programme has successfully passed another important milestone, the critical design review (CDR) of the payload and the complete satellite, including the CDR elements of the Pacis 3 partnership project with the European Space Agency (ESA). The review was declared successful after verifying the good progress of the tests performed on the development models of the X-band payload.
This important milestone confirms the robustness of the design and technical capabilities of the SPAINSAT NG satellite system. At the same time, it signals the start of the manufacturing of all the flight elements of the satellites, noting however that long lead flight equipment is already being manufactured, in particular for the all-electric Eurostar NEO satellite platform.
Furthermore, the structure of the Communications Module of the first satellite, SPAINSAT NG I, is already at Thales Alenia Space's site in Tres Cantos, Madrid, to begin payload assembly, integration and testing activities.
"The technical teams of our co-contractors, Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space in Spain and France, together with the rest of the subcontractors are doing an outstanding job, as are those of Hisdesat, acting as customer", comments Miguel Ángel García Primo, CEO of Hisdesat. "Likewise, ESA and CDTI are participating in an important way in the Pacis 3 programme, a Public Private Partnership between ESA and Hisdesat to develop the most innovative elements of the satellite, especially the X-band payload, with the most advanced active antennas in Europe, and the pallet, antennas and mechanisms in Ka-band."
"This milestone confirms the viability of the satellite flight elements, with new technologies developed, here in Madrid by Airbus," said Fernando Varela, Head of Airbus Space in Spain. "Our teams are ready to start the integration of the satellite payload, especially that of the new active antenna fully reconfigurable in orbit with geolocation capabilities."
"The success of the CDR and the arrival of the Communications Module structure of the first satellite at Tres Cantos marks the beginning of a new momentous phase of the project," said Stéphane Terranova, CEO of Thales Alenia Space in Spain. "For the first time we are going to carry out in Spain the integration of the communications payload of both satellites, which means making a qualitative leap for the national industry."
Elodie Viau, Director of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications at ESA, said: "The Pacis-3 Partnership Project with Hisdesat has proven to be a catalyst for key technologies. Pacis-3 shows how the European space industry can respond to an emerging global market for secure satellite communications."
ESA's Pacis 3 partnership project supports the development and integration of innovative satellite payload elements, such as reconfigurable transmit and receive X-band active antennas, and the deployable pallet with individually steerable Ka-band antennas. The partnership project takes the risk out of the partners' investments to respond to market needs.
The SPAINSAT NG programme comprises two satellites, SPAINSAT NG I and II, which will be located at different geostationary positions to operate in X, military Ka and UHF bands. The communication payloads of both satellites are provided by Spanish industry, including the integration of the Communications Module in Spain, a major step forward for Spanish industry. Airbus Defence and Space in Spain is responsible for the X-band payload, while Thales Alenia Space in Spain is responsible for the UHF and Ka-band payloads. Other companies from the Spanish space industry are also involved.
The SPAINSAT NG satellites include a fully flexible X-band payload, which employs active antennas with in-orbit reconfiguration capability, an integrated digital processor that will interconnect the X- and Ka-band payloads for cross-banding, and a dedicated high-speed service link that enables rapid reconfiguration. The satellites are based on Airbus' Eurostar Neo platform, a significant evolution of the successful and highly reliable Eurostar series with a full range of important innovations.
The latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things, etc. are being applied in the development of new applications and services provided on the new satellites.
The first one of the SPAINSAT NG satellites will be launched at the end of 2023 and the second one a year later, guaranteeing the continuity of secure communications services.
The SPAINSAT NG satellites will have an operational lifetime of 15 years, remaining in service until 2039.
viernes, 17 de diciembre de 2021
jueves, 16 de diciembre de 2021
miércoles, 15 de diciembre de 2021
martes, 14 de diciembre de 2021
lunes, 13 de diciembre de 2021
China tests hypersonic flight engine using rejected design developed in US
China tests hypersonic flight engine using rejected design developed in US https://www.spacewar.com/reports/China_Tests_Hypersonic_Flight_Engine_Using_Design_Developed_in_US_But_Rejected_Over_Costs___Report_999.html
UAV Navigation Accomplished Operation from Spain to Australia
UAV Navigation Accomplished Operation from Spain to Australia http://uasmagazine.com/articles/2409/uav-navigation-accomplished-operation-from-spain-to-australia
The challenges of airliner development. Part 33. Multi-country Certification
Bjorn's Corner: The challenges of airliner development. Part 33. Multi-country Certification https://leehamnews.com/2021/12/10/bjorns-corner-the-challenges-of-airliner-development-part-33-multi-country-certification/
Applying commercial production principles to the A330 MRTT
Pontifications: Applying commercial production principles to the A330 MRTT https://leehamnews.com/2021/12/13/pontifications-applying-commercial-production-principals-to-the-a330-mrtt/
ZeroAvia Raises Further $35 Million for Zero-Emission Flight Technology, Taking Total Raised to $115 Million
https://www.zeroavia.com/united-airlines
Press release
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New investors Alaska Airlines and United Airlines join existing investors Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, AP Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Summa Equity and Shell Ventures in the round.
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New raise will accelerate the development of ZeroAvia's 2-5MW powertrain for larger aircraft.
December 13, 2021
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viernes, 10 de diciembre de 2021
Airbus increases its innovation footprint in Spain to develop new hydrogen technologies | Airbus
https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-12-airbus-increases-its-innovation-footprint-in-spain-to-develop-new
Madrid, 10 December 2021 – Airbus is increasing its presence in Spain with the launch of an Airbus UpNext entity, a wholly-owned innovation subsidiary, and a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies.
This complements Airbus' existing footprint in Spain and reaffirms Airbus' commitment to remain a strong player in the Spanish aerospace ecosystem. Airbus has long been a pioneer in composite technologies in Spain, both in materials and manufacturing processes.
"Establishing Airbus UpNext and the ZEDC in Spain strengthens our Research & Technology footprint in the country and ensures the involvement, from the start, of some of the best experts to support our zero-emission ambition," said Sabine Klauke, Airbus Chief Technical Officer.
The Airbus UpNext entity will initially be accountable for the study and demonstration of hydrogen-powered non-propulsive energies as well as future tanking operations applying advancements in vision-based technology. This new presence will leverage the expertise of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space in Spain. Airbus UpNext gives future technologies a development fast-track by building demonstrators at speed and scale. This entails the sourcing of new talent and suppliers in order to evaluate, mature and validate potential innovative products and services that encompass radical technological breakthroughs.
The ZEDC follows the opening of two other ZEDCs in June this year at Airbus sites in Bremen, Germany and Nantes, France. The focus of the Spanish ZEDC is non-propulsive energy, systems for fuel cell cooling and fiber optics, as well as carbon fiber tanks for storing cryogenic liquid hydrogen. The tank development is done in a coordinated approach with the other Airbus national entities. These technologies are critical to fuel a future zero-emission aircraft, supporting the goal of an entry-into-service by 2035.
To find out more about Airbus' ZEDCs click here.
To learn more about innovations at Airbus UpNext, click here.
The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II is Finland’s next multi-role fighter. - The Finnish Air Force
Press conference
Press release
https://ilmavoimat.fi/en/-/the-lockheed-martin-f-35a-lightning-ii-is-finland-s-next-multi-role-fighter
The Government of Finland has 10 December 2021 authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to sign a procurement contract with the Government of the United States on Finland's next multi-role fighter. The fighter replacing the Hornet fleet's capability is the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.
The procurement contains 64 F-35A Block 4 multi-role fighters, substantial and versatile wea-ponry tailored for the operating circumstances, required training and sustainment solutions, other related systems as well as sustainment and maintenance services until the end of 2030.
In the HX Fighter Programme evaluation of the tenderers' offers, the F-35 fulfilled the security of supply, industrial participation and affordability requirements of the decision-making areas. In the military capability assessment, the F-35 comprehensive system was the best. The F-35 combat, reconnaissance and survival capabilities were the best suited of the HX candidates.
The F-35 operating and sustainment costs fit the allocated cost frame, and the aircraft devel-opment during the life cycle will be feasible with the normal resources of the Finnish Defence Forces. Within the procurement process, several essential security of supply requirements and significant industrial participation have been agreed upon. The essential security of supply re-quirements relate specifically to independent ability to operate in exceptional circumstances.
The F-35 programme is multinational and its user community large. The system is in service in many European nations including Norway and Denmark.
The current Hornet fleet will be phased out as planned from the year 2025. The first Finnish F-35 fighters will begin service with the Finnish Air Force in 2025 as part of the training of Finn-ish personnel in the United States. The first F-35s will be delivered to Finland in 2026. In Fin-land the F-35 system will replace the Hornet fleet in the fighter wings between 2028 and 2030.
HX Programme Bidding Competition
The HX programme replacing the Hornet capability was launched in 2015 by the decision of the Minister of Defence and subsequent Request for Information (RFI) phase. The HX bidding competition began in 2018 with the initial Requests for Quotation (RFQ) sent to the govern-ments of France, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. The aim of the competi-tive bidding was to build with each tenderer a comprehensive solution fulfilling the require-ments and producing the best possible capability to replace the Hornet fleet for the Finnish de-fence system in the operational environment of the 2030s as well as within the HX system's lifespan.
The offered solutions in the HX programme were set up around the following fighter aircraft systems: Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Lockheed Martin F-35 and Saab Gripen.
Evaluation of Offers
The Defence Forces Logistics Command received the final and binding offers from all five HX tenderers by the end of April 2021 deadline. The offers were assessed in accordance with the HX Request for Quotation, decision-making model and Evaluation Handbook to reach the pro-curement proposal.
The tendering was based on four decision-making areas: Military Capability, Security of Sup-ply, Industrial Participation and Affordability. When a tenderer passed the Security of Supply, Industrial Participation and Affordability considerations, it proceeded to the final phase of the Military Capability evaluation in which the offered solutions were placed in order.
The Defence Forces evaluated the offered comprehensive solutions' capability in three phas-es based on performance demonstrated in testing events. In the final phase, the military capa-bility effectiveness of each candidate's HX system was evaluated via a thorough and long-run war game supported by simulation. The Defence Forces' proposal for the system to be selected was based on the results of the war games and estimated future development potential.
Success of F-35 System
In the HX bidding competition, the F-35 passed the security of supply, industrial participation and affordability decision-making areas. The F-35 solution achieved the highest operational effectiveness and future growth potential in the capability assessment.
Security of Supply
The F-35 solution fulfils the national security of supply requirements of Finland. The sustain-ment of the system is based on the F-35 global sustainment solution tailored to meet the do-mestic security of supply requirements. The critical maintenance capacity will be created in the Defence Forces and domestic industrial organisations. The solution encompasses the mainte-nance capabilities to be built in Finland as well as spare components and replaceable assem-blies for exceptional circumstances that are under the sole national control of Finland as well as participation in the multinational maintenance network.
Affordability
The F-35 solution fitted to the allocated funding frame was the most cost-effective. The F-35 had the lowest procurement cost when considering all aspects of the offer. The operating and sustainment costs of the system will fall below the 254 million euro yearly budget. F-35 opera-tions and lifespan development will be feasible with the Defence Forces' resources.
No offer was significantly less expensive than others in operating and sustainment costs.
Industrial Participation
The F-35 industrial participation offer met the requirements in quality and content. The main focus of the offered industrial participation is in direct industrial cooperation that will create significant independent maintenance capabilities. The industrial participation solution will de-velop credible knowhow in the domestic industry from the security of supply perspective and become significant in the national economy.
The key industrial participation projects include large-scale production of the F-35 front fuse-lage in Finland also for other users, production of structural components as well as equipment testing and maintenance capability. In addition, Finland has been offered an engine final as-sembly project for the Air Force aircraft.
The industrial participation's domestic employment impact will be 4500 and indirect impact 1500 person-workyears.
The industrial participation contract will be signed by the Ministry of Defence as well as Lock-heed Martin and the engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney.
Military Capability
The F-35 system's capability was best suited for the Finnish operating environment and HX requirements. The comprehensive system and aircraft's capabilities in combat, reconnaissance and survival are unsurpassed. The F-35 came first in the assessment or shared the top score in all mission areas and achieved the highest total score. The proposed F-35 package will meet the defined tasks with sufficient efficacy in respect to the requirements of the future operating environment. The quantity of aircraft and weaponry included in the quotation had an impact in the result. The Finnish F-35 fleet can achieve operational capability within the scheduled timeframe.
The F-35 solution will produce a significant addition to the entire defence system and enhance preventive capability of defence. The F-35A is capable of initiating action in counter-air opera-tions as well as generating and sharing the necessary situational awareness and target data, enabling the F-35 to best support land and maritime operations. The F-35 multi-domain effec-tiveness across air, land and sea received the highest rating in the assessment. The stealth and other unique features, such as sensors and networks, support the F-35's survival in com-bat. The F-35 multi-role fighter has the highest internal fuel capacity and all sensors incorpo-rated negating the need for an external targeting system or fuel tank.
The F-35 system's technological solution is sustainable and its future growth potential the best of the offered solutions. The development has been guaranteed for the entire life cycle until the 2060s.
Procurement Package
The procurement object is 64 F-35A multi-role fighters in the newest, Block 4 -configuration. The procurement encompasses multi-role fighter weaponry. The offered F-35 package in-cludes the following weapon types: AMRAAM, Sidewinder, SDB I and II, JDAM-family weapon-ry, JSM and JASSM-ER. The weaponry is to be procured within the programme funding avail-ability by the end of the year 2035. The weapons package will be optimised during the pro-curement process, taking into account availability of the newest weapon types and changes in the operating environment. With optimised weapons procurement, the system's capability will be maximised in the Finnish operating environment and the F-35 system's life-cycle guaran-teed for the longest feasible time.
A remarkable number of additional products and services to be acquired concurrently are relat-ed to the procurement of the fighter system and its use. These comprise the sustainment sys-tem including test equipment, tools, replaceable assembly and spare part services, as well as information systems, training systems and services, mission support systems and related ser-vices as well as the US Government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurement process related administrative services to be used. The procurement package also includes the fleet sustain-ment costs for the years 2025-2030.
Procurement Funding
The funding for the HX programme totals 10 billion euros. The Parliament has granted the fighter programme a procurement authorisation of 9.4 billion euro for the acquisition of the Hornet replacement system and 579 million euros of a five-year transferable allocation. The transferable allocation is to ensure that the procured entity will be obtained into service as part of the Finnish defence system. Twenty-one million euros have thus far been spent in prepar-ing for the procurement.
Procurement Costs
The acquisition equals approximately 8.378 billion euros. The cost of multi-role fighters is 4.703 billion euros and air-to-air missiles AMRAAM and Sidewinder 754,6 million euros. Ser-vice equipment, spare and exchange parts, training and sustainment solutions, other related systems as well as sustainment and maintenance services until the end of 2030 cost 2,920 bil-lion euros.
Operational facilities, aircraft hangars and storages as well as runway structures and infrastructure for the procured system will be constructed in Finland. This is based on national and international safety and security requirements. Construction costs, costs of industrial participation, personnel costs and other project costs amount to 777 million euros.
Additionally 823,8 million euros is reserved for the final optimised weapons package and to control future contract amendments. Part of the weaponry will be obtained at a later date as per the aircraft delivery schedule.
HX Programme Implementation
The defence system research in the Defence Forces strategic planning has concluded that multi-role fighters have a key role and responsibility in the defence system of the 2030s' operating environment. The HX programme was established to find a replacement for the current multirole fighters and since 2015 it has been working to obtain the best HX solution for Finland.
In various phases of the HX programme, preparation and evaluation work has involved the best national and international expertise of 100-200 personnel with wide skills profiles.
The Defence Command oversees the progress and quality control of the development pro-gramme projects. The HX procurement process' quality has been assured with an internal and external quality verification. The external quality verification provider was Deloitte Inc. The task of the external quality verification was to gain confirmation for the impartial, systematical and traceable procurement process from an independent provider outside defence administration. Moreover, the National Audit Office of Finland has assessed the programme in accordance with its auditing plan and presented the necessary recommendations.
Finland is purchasing 64 Lockheed F35 via Tweet Puolustusministeriö (@DefenceFinland)
Puolustusministeriö (@DefenceFinland) twitteó a las 1:37 p. m. on vie., dic. 10, 2021:
Valtioneuvosto on tänään tehnyt päätöksen hankkia Lockheed Martinin F-35:n Suomen seuraavaksi monitoimittajahävittäjäksi.
Hankintaan kuuluu 64 konetta, Suomen tarpeisiin mukautettu aseistus ja tarvittavat muut järjestelmät.
#HXhanke https://t.co/wnJOFkeO2q
(https://twitter.com/DefenceFinland/status/1469285059836403714?t=4ZRRotXNfDG7WGPjfqezfw&s=03)
Valtioneuvosto on tänään tehnyt päätöksen hankkia Lockheed Martinin F-35:n Suomen seuraavaksi monitoimittajahävittäjäksi.
Hankintaan kuuluu 64 konetta, Suomen tarpeisiin mukautettu aseistus ja tarvittavat muut järjestelmät.
#HXhanke https://t.co/wnJOFkeO2q
(https://twitter.com/DefenceFinland/status/1469285059836403714?t=4ZRRotXNfDG7WGPjfqezfw&s=03)
jueves, 9 de diciembre de 2021
Airtificial inicia ampliación de capital
- La Compañía abrió ayer el plazo para la suscripción de acciones en la ampliación de capital de hasta 21,2 millones de euros que está garantizada en 14 millones por los accionistas principales.
- Airtificial refuerza asi su situación financiera para impulsar despegue operativo.
Madrid, 7 de diciembre de 2021. Ayer dio comienzo la ampliación de capital de Airtificial por un máximo de 21,2 millones de euros que se realizará mediante la emisión de 235,6 millones de acciones de 0,09 euros de valor nominal cada una. Los accionistas cuentan con derecho de suscripción preferente en la proporción de una acción nueva por cada cinco de las actuales. Este derecho podrá ejercitarse durante los próximos trece días y tiene como fecha límite el próximo 19 de diciembre.
Con esta ampliación de capital, unido a los recientes recursos financieros obtenidos de la Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI), Airtificial busca retomar la rentabilidad de su negocio mediante su despegue operativo así como reforzar aún más el balance de la compañía. Para lograr este objetivo, el plan de negocio de Airtificial cuenta con la apertura de nuevos mercados y el crecimiento en otras actividades aplicando la base de conocimiento tecnológico, y de producción existente.
En esta ampliación de capital, los accionistas principales refuerzan su compromiso con la compañía y garantizan una suscripción mínima de 14 millones de euros, el 66 por ciento de la cantidad máxima.
Sobre Airtificial
Airtificial ofrece soluciones globales e innovadoras de diseño y fabricación para la industria de la automoción, aeronáutica, infraestructuras y otros sectores industriales, integrando tecnologías avanzadas como robótica e inteligencia artificial que junto con la interacción humana contribuyen a un desarrollo más sostenible. Cotizada en el Mercado Continuo, tiene presencia operativa en 14 países de los principales mercados de Europa, América y Asia; y contribuye a la transformación digital y a la automatización y optimización de los procesos de sus clientes en el ámbito industrial mediante un crecimiento sostenible y competitivo.
Eviation CEO releases photo of almost completed Alice electric aircraft
Eviation CEO Omer Bar-Yohay shares a photo of what appears to be a nearly (externally) complete prototype of its all-electric Alice commuter. https://t.co/I1f6fGFaKS
(https://twitter.com/jonostrower/status/1468703810562375686?t=QaNcy-oEJtQkO4q8vOkfZA&s=03)
martes, 7 de diciembre de 2021
Ascendance unveils design of VTOL aircraft ATEA
Press Release: Ascendance unveils design of VTOL aircraft ATEA https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2021/12/01/ascendance-flight-technologies-atea/
Press Release: Safran enters into exclusive discussions to acquire Orolia
Press Release: Safran enters into exclusive discussions to acquire Orolia https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2021/12/06/safran-exclusive-discussions-acquire-orolia/
lunes, 6 de diciembre de 2021
Safran places one-third of Zodiac businesses under review
Safran places one-third of Zodiac businesses under review https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2021/12/06/safran-one-third-zodiac-business-review/
Pontifications: Retrospective of KC-X tanker competition
Pontifications: Retrospective of KC-X tanker competition https://leehamnews.com/2021/12/06/pontifications-retrospective-of-kc-x-tanker-competition/
domingo, 5 de diciembre de 2021
FAA requires inspections of 787 for cracking in structural joints
The agency proposed the inspections in May and has now finalised them in two airworthiness directives (ADs) made public on 3 December.
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Sabena Aerospace: acquires several line maintenance activities from Lufthansa Technik
Brussels, 03/12/2021. Belgian company Sabena Aerospace is taking over Lufthansa Technik's
Belgian maintenance company, Lufthansa Technik Brussels NV and Lufthansa Technik's line
maintenance business for customers outside Germany, LTMI. Alongside the Brussels maintenance
site, the acquisition includes LTMI's German headquarters in Frankfurt and its operations in
Amsterdam (Netherlands), Palma (Spain) Johannesburg/Kapstadt (South Africa), Tel Aviv (Israel)
and Kigali (Ruanda). The transaction also foresees a cooperation agreement between Sabena
Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik regarding possible line maintenance services at other locations
worldwide.
In 2019, by bringing Sabca and Sabena Aerospace together within the Blueberry holding company,
the foundations for the first sustainable aerospace ecosystem in Belgium were laid. Both companies
have since joined forces to build a strong aerospace industry in Belgium. This joint approach gives
the companies access to new market segments, financing and more competitive purchasing
conditions. The ecosystem is now being expanded with a number of key companies known for their
aircraft maintenance.
LTMI and its international operations in Europe and Africa, as well as Lufthansa Technik Brussels,
specialise in aircraft maintenance services of short and long-haul aircraft like the Airbus A320 family,
A330/A340 and various Boeing series. Additionally, they offer light engine services, as well as
carrying out structural work, engine and landing gear replacements, logistics services and
modifications.
"The acquisition of the Lufthansa Technik subsidiaries is in line with our strategy and in line with the
activities of Sabena Aerospace," said Stéphane Burton, CEO of the group. "With this acquisition, we
are further expanding the division of maintenance activities and increasing our international
network, adding extra convenience and services to our new and existing customers. We are closer
through the network and can offer combined know-how and expertise. In addition, our 24/7
intervention team active around the world is growing significantly."
"We are happy that we were able to find a sustainable opportunity for our activities and our 215
affected employees with the sale of LTMI and Lufthansa Technik Brussels to our Belgian partners,"
said Marcus Motschenbacher, Vice President & CCO Aircraft Maintenance Services of Lufthansa
Technik. "Alongside Sabena Aerospace and Sabca, the group has successfully positioned itself in the
highly competitive maintenance business in recent years and has the necessary expertise to offer
more development possibilities for the companies and its employees."
In a few months, the employees of LTMI and Lufthansa Technik Brussels will all be part of the Sabena
Aerospace family, in which they will continue to function autonomously. There will be room for internal mobility within the group to make the careers of all employees more attractive, as well as
dialogue on how to improve the processes and organisation of all companies within the group.
"We are very pleased that we will soon be able to count on the expertise of all these people," added
Stéphane Burton. "As the air traffic should be picking up, the demand for specialised and
experienced colleagues will also increase again. With this transaction, we will now have 1,500
employees, of which more than 300 will be dedicated to the line maintenance business, which
should enable us to meet the growing demand. For some of them, this will be a great reunion. They
know each other from their time at Sabena, before going on to work for Sabena Aerospace or
Lufthansa Technik. I'm expecting a lot of anecdotes."
The operation should be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2022, once all legal and
operational conditions have been approved.
About Sabena Aerospace
Sabena Aerospace is an independent Belgian MRO provider operating at international level,
offering maintenance and operational solutions for both civil and military aircraft. The activities of
Sabena Aerospace are structured into 4 Business Units: Engineering & Training, Operational
Support, Components and Defense. Sabena Aerospace employs over 400 people and develops
its activities from its historic headquarters at Brussels Airport, thanks to its facilities in 9
countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Tanzania,
Congo RDC, Congo Brazzaville, Zimbabwe & Mauritania). Its international commercial motto
perfectly summarizes the company's strategy: "Keep on Flying, We Take Care".
For more information: www.sabena-aerospace.com
jueves, 2 de diciembre de 2021
miércoles, 1 de diciembre de 2021
Elías Bendodo presidirá el acto de entrega de los 15º Premios Alas a la Internacionalización de la Empresa Andaluza [España]
Nota de prensa
https://www.extenda.es/noticias/bendodo-preside-premios-alas-noticias-noviembre-2021/ Atlantic Copper, Dcoop, Aertec, Queraltó, Meltio, Indago Innova y la Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía recibirán sus galardones el próximo 1 de diciembre en Sevilla
El consejero de la Presidencia, Administración Pública e Interior y presidente de Extenda, Elías Bendodo, presidirá el acto de entrega de los 15º Premios Alas a la Internacionalización de la Empresa Andaluza, organizados por la propia consejería, a través de Extenda-Andalucía Exportación e Inversión Extranjera, que se celebrará en la noche del próximo miércoles,1 de diciembre, en el Pabellón de la Navegación de la Isla de La Cartuja, Sevilla.
Atlantic Copper, S.L.U.; Dcoop, Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza; Aertec Solutions S.L.; Grupo Queraltó S.A.U.; Directedmetal 3D S.L. (Meltio); e Indago Innova S.L., así como la Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía (CEA) son las ganadoras de esta edición de los premios que se vienen celebrado desde 2001, habiendo sido elegidas por el jurado regional de los premios, tras una selección de finalistas procedentes de cada una de las provincias. Ahora es el momento de que recojan su galardón en un acto en el que también tendrán reconocimiento las 31 finalistas elegidas por los jurados de las ocho provincias y, en general, todas las empresas exportadoras de la comunidad, por la contribución que hacen al crecimiento y a la creación de empleo en Andalucía.
El reconocimiento a estas entidades viene en un momento en el que Andalucía acaba de batir su récord histórico de exportaciones para un periodo enero-septiembre de un año, fijándolo por primera vez desde que se tienen datos homologables (1995) en 25.081 millones de euros, lo que supone un crecimiento del 22,4% sobre enero-septiembre de 2020 y del 2,8% sobre el mismo periodo de 2018, año que hasta la fecha ostentada el mejor resultado.
Esto ha sido posible debido a que la comunidad lleva siete meses seguidos con crecimientos interanuales superiores al 20% y que en el mes de septiembre el incremento se ha disparado hasta el 42,1%, el doble que la media de España para el mismo mes (21,9%), y situar las exportaciones de septiembre también en histórico, 2.988 millones de euros.
Además, las empresas exportadoras, protagonistas de estos premios, experimentan también un importante crecimiento entre enero y septiembre de 2021, registrándose un 26,2% más de exportadoras que en el mismo periodo del año anterior, hasta las 23.302 firmas, de las cuales 5.371 (23,1%) son exportadoras regulares, es decir, que llevan más de cuatro años consecutivos exportando.
El consejero de la Presidencia, Administración Pública e Interior, y presidente de Extenda, Elías Bendodo, ha destacado la importancia de que los Premios Alas "reconozcan el valor que las empresas exportadoras, representadas por las ganadoras y finalistas de este año, tienen en la sociedad, su aportación a la misma en forma de riqueza y empleo para nuestra tierra".
Bendodo ha puesto al sector exportador andaluz como "ejemplo de fortaleza y liderazgo, que no para de crecer incluso en los momentos más duros, y vuelve a ejercer de motor de la economía en tiempos de crisis". En este sentido, señaló la "apuesta absoluta del Gobierno andaluz al crecimiento del mismo, con el doble de presupuesto de apoyo que tuvo en la programación anterior, los 618 millones de euros con los que cuenta la Estrategia de Internacionalización de la Economía Andaluza 2021-2027".
Para finalizar, el también presidente de Extenda, ha comentado la peculiaridad de esta edición de los Premios Alas, que incluye un premio "Especial Superación COVID-19", con el que se reconoce a todas las empresas andaluzas que aportaron lo mejor de ellas mismas para darle a la sociedad lo que más necesitaba en los peores momentos." Un premio que ha recaído en la cordobesa Indago Innova
Además de esta categoría, especial, y única para esta edición, los Premios Alas han contado con otras cinco categorías, una de ellas con dos modalidades: 'Iniciación a la Exportación', 'Empresa Exportadora', 'Ecommerce Internacional', 'Implantación Exterior' y 'Trayectoria Internacional', que se otorga en dos modalidades, a una empresa y una entidad. En esta última categoría es en la que el jurado regional eligió a la Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía (CEA), como entidad, y a la cooperativa malagueña DCoop como empresa.
Las empresas ganadoras de las otras cuatro categorías fueron elegidas por el jurado regional de entre las finalistas propuestas por los jurados de las ocho provinciales andaluzas, en un proceso participativo iniciado el pasado mes de julio, que ha dado lugar a las siguientes ganadoras: en la categoría de Empresa Exportadora ha sido elegida la onubense Atlantic Copper; en Implantación Exterior, la malagueña Aertec Solutions; en Ecommerce Internacional, el grupo sevillano Queraltó; y en Iniciación a la Exportación, la jiennense Meltio.