Russia faces overflight bans, aircraft repossessions as sanctions bite -Runway Girl

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2022/02/28/russia-overflight-bans-aircraft-sanctions/ 

European aircraft lessors in race to recover $5bn of planes from Russia | Financial Times

https://www.ft.com/content/fee2e47e-7121-4b9a-bc22-dc9b166b60f1 

Hundreds of Irish-owned planes to be ordered back from Russia in days

https://m.independent.ie/business/hundreds-of-irish-owned-planes-to-be-ordered-back-from-russia-in-days-41391470.html 

AN-225: World's largest plane destroyed in Ukraine | CNN Travel

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/antonov-an-225-largest-plane-destroyed-ukraine-scli-intl/index.html 

EU closes airspace to Russian planes, bans pro-Kremlin media outlets and pledges arms to Ukraine

 

EU closes airspace to Russian planes, bans pro-Kremlin media outlets and pledges arms to Ukraine - CBS News

Sustainable Air Transport. Part 8. Serial Hybrids.

https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/25/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-8-serial-hybrids/

Press Release: SWISS to equip Boeing 777-300ER fleet with AeroSHARK

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2022/02/23/swiss-equips-boeing-777-300er-aeroshark/

EU to prohibit sales of aircraft and spares to Russian carriers

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/eu-to-prohibit-sales-of-aircraft-and-spares-to-russian-carriers/147714.article 

Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60505417?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA 

With Financials On Pace, Bombardier Weighs New Products

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-24/financials-pace-bombardier-weighs-new-products 

Northrop Grumman to develop digital twin of company's testbed for digital mission systems

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_to_develop_digital_twin_of_companys_testbed_for_digital_mission_systems_999.html 

NATO activating 'defence plans' for allies as Russia invades Ukraine

NATO activating 'defence plans' for allies as Russia invades Ukraine https://www.spacewar.com/reports/NATO_activating_defence_plans_for_allies_as_Russia_invades_Ukraine_999.html 

Putin can shut down commercial aviation, consultant warned

HOTR: Putin can shut down commercial aviation, consultant warned https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/24/hotr-putin-can-shut-down-commercial-aviation-consultant-warned/ 

Canada Launches A SAF Council: What Does This Mean?

https://simpleflying.com/canada-launches-saf-council-explained/ 

MC-21-300 aircraft returning from Yakutsk after testing

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2022/2/21/17376/ 

Safran sees narrowbodies driving recovery in 2022

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/safran-sees-narrowbodies-driving-recovery-in-2022/147681.article 

What impact will Russian invasion of Ukraine have on the airline industry?

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/what-impact-will-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-have-on-the-airline-industry/147685.article 

Airbus and OCCAR sign Eurodrone contract

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2022/02/airbus-and-occar-sign-eurodrone-contract/ 

Serbian Air Force and Air Defence becomes new C295 operator

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/defence-and-space-airbus/serbian-air-force-and-air-defence-becomes-new-c295-operator/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=serbian-air-force-and-air-defence-becomes-new-c295-operator 

FACC secures composite components project for Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine | CompositesWorld

https://www.compositesworld.com/news/facc-secures-composite-components-project-for-rolls-royce-pearl-10x-engine 

Ukraine Airspace Shuts as Russian Invasion Threatens Air Safety

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-24/ukraine-airspace-shuts-russian-invasion-threatens-air-safety 

Leonardo Aims For Hybrid-powered AW09

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2022-02-23/leonardo-aims-hybrid-powered-aw09 

Solar Orbiter snaps giant solar eruption in unprecedented image

https://newatlas.com/space/solar-eruption-cmi-solar-orbiter-esa-photo-sun/ 

Shark-skin-inspired film immediately drops airliner fuel consumption

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/aeroshark-aircraft-skin/ 

Q CELLS MODULES GIVE LIFT-OFF FOR EUROPE’S FIRST SOLAR-POWERED ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT CHARGING POINT

press release

The installation at the UK's Old Buckenham Airfield uses Q CELLS' Q.PEAK DUO L-G8 modules to generate photovoltaic electricity for an innovative electric sky jeep.

Solar-powered aviation is ready for lift-off thanks to a boundary-breaking collaboration between the UK's Old Buckenham Airfield in the UK, electric light aircraft pioneers NUNCATS, and solar technology giant Q CELLS.

The UK's first electric aircraft charging point has been installed at the East Anglian airfield, courtesy of NUNCATS – a community Interest Company (CIC) that aims to provide a dependable lifeline for some of the world's most remote communities via electrical light aircraft.

This unit, installed by renewable energy developer Renenergy for NUNCATS (which stands for No Unnecessary Novelty, Community Air Transport Systems), is not only the inaugural electric plant port in the country, but is also Europe's first solar-powered electric aircraft charging point thanks to the 33 Q.PEAK DUO L-G8 Q CELLS solar modules installed on top of the hangar.

Q CELLS' Q.PEAK DUO L-G8 425W modules provide solar power to a specially adapted Zenith 750 aircraft – or 'electric sky jeep' – which has begun a series of solar-powered sorties above the East Anglian skies to demonstrate how sustainably powered light aviation can really make a difference in many of the most remote parts of the world.

Isolated and disconnected villages and townships suffer from their remoteness in many ways. Light aviation already plays a critical role in keeping the people who live in these remote regions connected to the modern world, but refueling facilities are usually scarce, with conventional fuel also expensive, polluting and unsustainable. In much the same way that solar microgrids have begun to transform the foundations of energy supply to off-grid parts of the world, NUNCATS believes that solar-powered plane portals can play a similar role in vastly improving access and service to these regions – cleanly and affordably.

For Q CELLS, this partnership is an opportunity to demonstrate the exceptional reliability and efficiency of its solar modules. The Q.PEAK DUO L-G8 module series guarantees high performance, a high yield per surface area and an efficiency rate of up to 20.3%. The modules are made with Q CELLS' proprietary, patent-protected passivation technology Q.ANTUM, which helps them deliver even greater long-term yield security and long-lasting, low maintenance performance under a 25-year performance warranty.

NUNCATS' co-founder Tim Bridge hopes that the installation – which is based on an adapted car port developed by Renenergy – can serve as a launchpad for the further electrification of the skies – powered by solar energy. "In developed economies, the benefits of electric planes are very much about reducing CO2 and noise emissions," Tim said. "For the rest of the world, a major untapped benefit of electric aircrafts is that they can provide a resilient, low-maintenance transit alternative that is de-coupled from fossil fuel supply chains." The prototype aircraft currently charged by Q CELLS modules boasts a 30 kWh battery, which can power a 30-minute flight – the base minimum for efficacy in rural parts of the world.

The current plane port at Old Buckenham Airfield uses a single-phase charger run at 5 kW, but there are several options for integrating faster solar-powered charging depending on the best-use case.

Ross Kent, Head of Sales for Q CELLS UK, added: "Solar power has torn down all sorts of barriers to sustainable progress over the past few years, and the aviation industry is next in its sights. The capacity of solar to change the landscape of light aircraft transportation is vast, and Q CELLS is therefore delighted to have partaken in this unique pilot project with NUNCATS that we hope will be quickly scaled up to begin meeting the needs of remote communities around the world – affordably and efficiently."

About Q CELLS

Q CELLS is a leading total energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) with its diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia, China, and South Korea. Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East, Q CELLS provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, governmental and residential markets. For more information, visit: http://www.q-cells.com.

Safe-Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and Q CELLS' operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Q CELLS does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Solar-powered charging points installed for electric "sky jeep"

https://thedriven.io/2022/02/23/solar-powered-charging-points-installed-for-electric-sky-jeep/ 

China establishes office to promote exports of the FC-31 stealth fighter - Global Times

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202202/1252560.shtml 

Airbus, GE y Safran ensayarán un motor a hidrógeno en un A380

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-ge-y-safran-ensayaran-un-motor-a-hidrogeno-en-un-a380/ 

Airbus and CFM International to pioneer hydrogen combustion technology | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-airbus-and-cfm-international-to-pioneer-hydrogen-combustion 

The ZEROe demonstrator has arrived | Airbus

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2022-02-the-zeroe-demonstrator-has-arrived 

[European Space race]Countdown to UK launch

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/countdown-to-uk-launch/ 

Embraer and eVTOL: Eve formalizes the eVTOL Type Certification process, + Japanese developement + initial orders

1. Eve formalizes the eVTOL Type Certification process with ANAC
2. Eve and Skyports announce partnership to support the development of Advanced Air Mobility CONOPS for Japan
3. Eve, Aviair and HeliSpirit announce partnership with an order of up to 50 eVTOLs
4. Eve and Microflite announce partnership to bring UAM services to Melbourne with an initial order of up to 40 eVTOLs

Embraer aims for decision on proposed turboprop as early as this year -exec

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Embraer, Widerøe and Rolls-Royce announce partnership to research innovative technologies for sustainable regional aircraft 

FAA Begins Phase of Testing to Safely Integrate Drones into NAS

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New global SAF declaration lacks detail and ambition, argue critics

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Cross-defaults led to Airbus cancellation of Qatar A321neo order

 Cross-defaults led to Airbus cancellation of Qatar A321neo order

Chinese Guided Missile Destroyer Aims Laser At RAAF P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft

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Is ICAO Eyeing Stricter Aircraft Emissions Standards?

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Spanish Carrier Binter To Make SAF In The Canary Islands

https://simpleflying.com/spanish-carrier-binter-to-make-saf-in-the-canary-islands/ 

Airbus Cancelation Of Qatar Airways A321neo Order Put On Hold

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-qatar-airways-order-cancel-pause/ 

Ka-62 Rotorcraft Certified after Tests at TsAGI

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Korea Selects Boeing to Support Readiness for Three Critical Defense Platforms - Feb 15, 2022

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Embraer, Rolls-Royce and Wideroe launch zero-emission aircraft concept study

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Airbus expects new German aerostructures operation to start up in July

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Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant demos single-engine, sling-load and slalom flight

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/sikorsky-boeing-sb-1-defiant-demos-single-engine-sling-load-and-slalom-flight/147603.article 

A330-800 newly certified with highest maximum take-off weight: Faury

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/a330-800-newly-certified-with-highest-maximum-take-off-weight-faury/147609.article 

JetBlue orders 30 additional Airbus A220-300, raising its firm order to 100

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-jetblue-orders-30-additional-airbus-a220-300-raising-its-firm-order?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus reports strong Full-Year (FY) 2021 results

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-airbus-reports-strong-full-year-fy-2021-results?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Singapore and Ethiad Airlines order 350F freighter

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-sia-finalises-order-for-a350f?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-new-generation-a350f-freighter-to-join-etihad-airways-fleet?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Airbus signs agreement to study hydrogen hub in Singapore

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-airbus-signs-agreement-to-study-hydrogen-hub-in-singapore?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

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https://www.helicoptersmagazine.com/bell-receives-dod-investment-to-advance-high-speed-vtol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bell-receives-dod-investment-to-advance-high-speed-vtol 

Autoflight shows off its first eVTOL lift & cruise transition test

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/autoflight-first-transition-test-video/ 

Joby crashes one of its two eVTOL prototypes during high-speed testing

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/joby-crash-evtol/ 

The Comet, the 707, and the disaster that shaped the Jet Age

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/de-havilland-comet-boeing-707-airliners-jet-age-history/ 

[España] AESA autoriza la apertura al tráfico del Aeródromo Taragudo de Guadalajara

 

https://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/es/noticias/aesa-autoriza-la-apertura-al-tr%C3%A1fico-del-aer%C3%B3dromo-taragudo-de-guadalajara 

La Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea (AESA) ha autorizado la apertura al tráfico del Aeródromo Taragudo de Guadalajara, una vez que ha verificado documentalmente e in situ el cumplimiento de los requisitos técnicos de diseño y operación establecidos para el conjunto de las infraestructuras y sus equipos, tal como exige la normativa.

AESA ha autorizado la apertura al tráfico de acuerdo con el Real Decreto 1070/2015, de 27 de noviembre, por el que se aprueban las normas técnicas de seguridad operacional de aeródromos de uso restringido, y la Resolución de 17 de abril de 2018, de la Dirección General de Calidad y Evaluación Ambiental y Medio Natural del Ministerio de Agricultura y Pesca, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente, por la que se formula declaración de impacto ambiental con los condicionantes medioambientales correspondientes. Más información.

Este aeródromo se engloba dentro de los aeródromos de uso restringido de Castilla La Mancha y tiene autorización para vuelos visuales diurnos con ciertos condicionantes.

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Untapped Potential: Turkey And Ukraine Join Forces To Develop Antonov Aircraft - Oryx

https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/untapped-potential-turkey-and-ukraine.html?m=1 

Airbus Reinstates Dividend as Strong 2021 Boosts Cash Coffers - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-17/airbus-reinstates-dividend-as-strong-2021-boosts-cash-coffers?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_content=markets&cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-markets&utm_source=twitter 

Embraer: news - Embraer, Widerøe and Rolls-Royce announce partnership to research innovative technologies for sustainable regional aircraft

https://embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1206988-embraer-widere-and-rolls-royce-announce-partnership-to-research-innovative-technologies-for-sustainable-regional-aircraft 

Rostec receives a patent for a ‘smart’ cargo parachute

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2022/2/15/17362/ 

Eve, Skyports explore Japan eVTOL concept of operations

https://www.flightglobal.com/singapore-2022/eve-skyports-explore-japan-evtol-concept-of-operations/147577.article 

ST Engineering plans to convert Boeing 757 into an air tanker

https://fireaviation.com/2022/02/16/st-engineering-plans-to-convert-boeing-757-into-an-air-tanker/ 

Rolls-Royce and Luxaviation sign MOU to lead the way in advanced air mobility electric operations

https://www.aviation24.be/engine-manufacturers/rolls-royce/rolls-royce-and-luxaviation-sign-mou-to-lead-the-way-in-advanced-air-mobility-electric-operations/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rolls-royce-and-luxaviation-sign-mou-to-lead-the-way-in-advanced-air-mobility-electric-operations 

Growing Links Between Japan’s F-X and Anglo-Italian Tempest

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2022-02-16/growing-links-between-japans-f-x-and-anglo-italian-tempest 

Co-founder James Dorris explains Odys Aviation's unique VTOL design

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/odys-evtol-interview-james-dorris/ 

Despite challenges, Asia's aerospace industry plots rebound at air show | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/despite-challenges-asias-aerospace-industry-plots-rebound-air-show-2022-02-17/ 

Iconic DHC-2 Beaver receives ‘first in the world’ Diesel RED Engine upgrade

https://skiesmag.com/news/iconic-dhc-2-beaver-receives-first-world-red-engine-upgrade/ 

"Tecnam P2010 H3PS Hybrid first flight" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/vQq2QqhwzGk 

 https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/our-stories/discover/2020/high-power-high-scalability-hybrid-powertrain-h3ps.aspx

Hybrid-electric flight: Honeywell answers five common questions on how to power these aircraft

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https://aerospace.honeywell.com/us/en/learn/about-us/blogs/hybrid-electric-flight

Israel torpedoed sale of Iron Dome to Ukraine, fearing Russian reaction — report | The Times of Israel

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-torpedoed-sale-of-iron-dome-to-ukraine-fearing-russian-reaction-report/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 

Eviation (Alice Electric airplane) CEO ousted ahead of 1st flight

 https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/electric-airplane-ceo-ousted-ahead-of-first-flight/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Embraer Sees Industry Evolution Favoring Turboprop, E-Jets | Air Transport News: Aviation International News

 https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-14/embraer-sees-industry-evolution-favoring-turboprop-e-jets

NASA Officials Reportedly Horrified That SpaceX's Starship May Succeed

 https://futurism.com/nasa-horrified-spacex/amp

Worsening U.S.-China Aviation Trade Ties to Cost $875 Billion | Aerospace News: Aviation International News

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2022-02-15/worsening-us-china-aviation-trade-ties-cost-875-billion 

FAA pushes back review of SpaceX's Starship to March 28

  https://www.space.com/faa-spacex-starship-review-delayed-march-28

Aviation Capital Group finalises order for 20 A220s

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-aviation-capital-group-finalises-order-for-20-a220s?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways confirms order for 28 new A320neo family aircraft

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-kuwaits-jazeera-airways-confirms-order-for-28-new-a320neo-family?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Asia-Pacific region will need over 17,600 new aircraft by 2040

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-asia-pacific-region-will-need-over-17600-new-aircraft-by-2040?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Singapore Trio Trials Ship-To-Shore Drones

https://aviationweek.com/shownews/singapore-airshow/singapore-trio-trials-ship-shore-drones

Quantum-Systems Trinity F90+ UAV delivers medical samples to laboratory - YouTube

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Leonardo Will Make Fuselage for Vertical's VX4 eVTOL Aircraft | FutureFlight

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Lockheed scraps $4.4 billion deal to buy Aerojet amid regulatory roadblocks

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Boeing not concerned about titanium supply, watching other pinch points | Reuters

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Airbus upbeat on freighter sales, plays down supply chain fears

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Boeing reaches record $2 billion in e-commerce sales

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Thales Sees Asia-Pac as Fertile Ground for UAM Development

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-13/thales-sees-asia-pac-fertile-ground-uam-development 

James Webb Space Telescope snaps first images – a star and a selfie

https://newatlas.com/space/james-webb-space-telescope-first-images/ 

Piaggio administrator confident on securing new owner this year

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Malaysia and India Eye Sukhoi Fighter Upgrades

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2022-02-13/malaysia-and-india-eye-sukhoi-fighter-upgrades 

Turbo Skylane Returns To Textron Lineup

https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2022/Textron-Aviation-Rolls-Out-First-Production-Cessna-SkyCourier-Large-Utility-Turboprop-Highlights-Innovations-in-Manufacturing-and-Serviceability/default.aspx

Korean Air embarks on hydrogen fuel infrastructure work

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Full integration of drones with Russian airspace expected by 2030

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2022/2/10/17347/ 

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Airbus, Air Liquide, Korean Air and Incheon International Airport Corporation partner to pioneer the use of hydrogen in the decarbonization of the aviation sector in Korea

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-airbus-air-liquide-korean-air-and-incheon-international-airport?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus to showcase its latest products and sustainable aerospace ambition at Singapore Airshow 2022

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-airbus-to-showcase-its-latest-products-and-sustainable-aerospace?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Embraer strikes deal with Brazilian Air Force on KC-390 order reduction

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2022/02/embraer-strikes-deal-with-brazilian-air-force-on-kc-390-order-reduction/ 

France seals $8.1 billion deal with Indonesia to sell 42 Rafale jets

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2022/02/france-seals-8-1-billion-deal-with-indonesia-to-sell-42-rafale-jets/ 

The Russian A-100 complex makes its first flight with activated radar

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/rostec/the-russian-a-100-complex-makes-its-first-flight-with-activated-radar/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-russian-a-100-complex-makes-its-first-flight-with-activated-radar 

OEMs See Many Asia-Pac Roles for Utility Aircraft

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-10/oems-see-many-asia-pac-roles-utility-aircraft 

Taiwan’s Brave Eagle Leaves the Nest

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2022-02-11/taiwans-brave-eagle-leaves-nest 

Sino-Russian CR929 Takes Shape

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-12/sino-russian-cr929-takes-shape 

Desaer ATL-100H hybrid aircraft mixes electric motors with turboprops

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/desaer-atl-100h-hybrid-aircraft/ 

https://www.magnix.aero/

Bio-composite combines hardness of aluminum with toughness of bone

https://newatlas.com/materials/wood-cellulose-polymer-composite/ 

Engage the (almost) silent drive - Aerospace America

https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/features/engage-the-almost-silent-drive/ 

Navy Releases Timeline For Mysterious 2019 “UAS Swarm” Involving Warships Off California

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44231/navy-releases-timeline-for-2019-uas-swarm-involving-warships-off-california 

Six B-21s in Production, Fuel Control Software Already Tested

 https://www.airforcemag.com/six-b-21s-in-production-fuel-control-software-already-tested/

New soft robot morphs from a ground to air vehicle using liquid metal | VTx | Virginia Tech

https://vtx.vt.edu/articles/2022/02/eng-bartlett-morphing-drone.html 

Destinus plans to fly a hydrogen-powered, hypersonic cargo craft with $29M seed round

Destinus plans to fly a hydrogen-powered, hypersonic cargo craft with $29M seed round | TechCrunch

Hyperplane - Destinus

The aerospace revolution is solar-poweredInterview: Robert Miller, CEO and co-founder Skydweller Aero

https://www.milanoinvestment.com/the-aerospace-revolution-is-solar-poweredinterview-robert-miller-ceo-and-co-founder-skydweller-aero/ 

Mission Starlink : la tempête solaire a détruit près de 50 satellites lancés la semaine dernière par SpaceX

 https://www.lindependant.fr/2022/02/09/mission-starlink-la-tempete-solaire-a-detruit-pres-de-50-satellites-lances-la-semaine-derniere-par-spacex-10099112.php

Airbus readies hydrogen-powered demo flights

 https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/08/airbus-readies-hydrogen-powered-demo-flights/

Air Force Awards Boeing 5-year, $91 Million Contract for Continued Aircraft Guidance and Navigation Repair

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130995

Air Arabia’s new Pakistani carrier to emerge around mid-year: chief

 https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-arabias-new-pakistani-carrier-to-emerge-around-mid-year-chief/147429.article

RFI: U.S. E-3G AWACS Replacement

https://sam.gov/opp/b47eca2a3f05491e86044f73bc490ccc/view



This RFI is issued to identify industry partners to replace the U.S. E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The program requires delivery of at least two (2) production representative prototype aircraft, including ground support and training systems, within five (5) years starting in FY23 (expected contract award).

Vertical Aerospace partners with Leonardo for VX4 fuselage development

https://evtol.com/news/vertical-aerospace-partners-leonardo-fuselage-development/ 

Sikorsky and DARPA Fly OPV Black Hawk With Supervised Autonomy | Lockheed Martin

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/news/features/2022/safe-reliable-and-uninhabited-first-autonomous-black-hawk-flight.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fvl&utm_term=us|branding_-_corporate_reputation|rms_-_sikorsky|rms_-_future_vertical_lift|rms_-_matrix&utm_content=technology_and_innovation_story&linkId=100000108226212 

NASA’s ‘Son of Concorde’ Supersonic Jet Is Now Undergoing Testing

https://news.yahoo.com/nasa-son-concorde-supersonic-jet-153000248.html?guccounter=1 

Germany Considering Again The F-35 To Replace The Tornado

https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/05/germany-considering-again-the-f-35-to-replace-the-tornado/

Airbus Could Build Hydrogen Aircraft Engines In-House

 https://simpleflying.com/airbus-build-hydrogen-engines-in-house/

Russia and China continue work on wide-body long-range jet

 https://www.ruaviation.com/news/2022/2/7/17335/

Boeing to Highlight Sustainability, Technology and Partnerships at Singapore Airshow 2022

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-02-06-Boeing-to-Highlight-Sustainability,-Technology-and-Partnerships-at-Singapore-Airshow-2022

Boeing Buys Two Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Commercial Operations

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-02-07-Boeing-Buys-Two-Million-Gallons-of-Sustainable-Aviation-Fuel-for-its-Commercial-Operations

Quebec delays exit from A220 partnership after investing to boost production

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/quebec-delays-exit-from-a220-partnership-after-investing-to-boost-production/147405.article

FAA policy aims to strengthen manufacturers’ self-certification programmes

 https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/faa-policy-aims-to-strengthen-manufacturers-self-certification-programmes/147409.article

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines merge to create America’s most competitive low-cost airline

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/frontier-airlines/frontier-airlines-and-spirit-airlines-merge-to-create-americas-most-competitive-low-cost-airline/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frontier-airlines-and-spirit-airlines-merge-to-create-americas-most-competitive-low-cost-airline

New Standards Proposed for Engine Emission Testing

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-06/new-standards-proposed-engine-emission-testing 

FAA seeks industry proposals for research into eVTOL downwash/outwash effects

https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/faa-seeks-industry-proposals-for-research-into-evtol-downwash-outwash-effects/ 

Pontifications: KC-X aerial tanker competition becomes a pass-fail RFP - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/07/pontifications-kc-x-aerial-tanker-competition-becomes-a-pass-fail-rfp/ 

Sun Country flight experiences landing gear 'collapse' in Las Vegas

https://www-kare11-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.kare11.com/amp/article/news/local/sun-country-flight-landing-gear-collapse-in-las-vegas/89-321baad4-dbde-4bfd-b372-e827f2c489e7 

FAA Launches Interactive 5G Airport Operations Map

https://nbaa.org/aircraft-operations/communications-navigation-surveillance-cns/5g-interference/faa-launches-interactive-5g-airport-operations-map/ 

Airbus, Air France-KLM, ATR, Dassault Aviation, Groupe ADP, Safran and Thales welcome the Declaration of Toulouse on future sustainability and decarbonisation of aviation alongside European institutions

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-02-airbus-air-france-klm-atr-dassault-aviation-groupe-adp-safran-and?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Airbus, Brussels Airport and many others welcome the Declaration of Toulouse on future sustainability and decarbonisation of aviation

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/airbus-brussels-airport-and-many-others-welcome-the-declaration-of-toulouse-on-future-sustainability-and-decarbonisation-of-aviation/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airbus-brussels-airport-and-many-others-welcome-the-declaration-of-toulouse-on-future-sustainability-and-decarbonisation-of-aviation 

Bell Completes NASA Flight Trials with Autonomous Pod

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-03/bell-completes-nasa-flight-trials-autonomous-pod 

Textron Aviation Rolls Out First Production SkyCourier

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-04/textron-aviation-rolls-out-first-production-skycourier 

Alice, all-electric passenger airplane, prepares to fly

https://amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/01/31/tech/alice-eviation-test-flight/index.html 

Sustainable Air Transport. Part 5. Fundamentals recap.

Bjorn's Corner: Sustainable Air Transport. Part 5. Fundamentals recap. https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/04/bjorns-corner-sustainable-air-transport-part-5-fundamentals-recap/ 

Universal Hydrogen and Amelia sign LOI to drive the decarbonisation of regional air travel in France

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/amelia/universal-hydrogen-and-amelia-sign-loi-to-drive-the-decarbonisation-of-regional-air-travel-in-france/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=universal-hydrogen-and-amelia-sign-loi-to-drive-the-decarbonisation-of-regional-air-travel-in-france 

Daher To Acquire Triumph's Florida Aerostructures Plant

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-03/daher-acquire-triumphs-florida-aerostructures-plant 

Meanwhile on Lanzarote: First e-powered ultralight glider tested in Canary Islands in Calima

Meanwhile on Lanzarote: First e-powered ultralight glider tested in Canary Islands in Calima : The Canary - News, Views & Sunshine (thecanarynews.com)

Boeing Breakthrough in All-Composite Cryogenic Fuel Tank Proves Technology Ready for Use

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130996 

Boeing to assist GE in developing a hybrid-electric Saab 340B

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/boeing-to-assist-ge-in-developing-a-hybrid-electric-saab-340b/147367.article 

U.S. Attorney Decides Not to Bring Charges Against Archer Employee Who Is Central Focus of Wisk’s Civil Lawsuit Against Archer

https://archer.com/news/u.s.-attorney-decides-not-to-bring-charges-against-archer-employee-who-is-central-focus-of-wisks-civil-lawsuit-against-archer 

The F-35C's Radar-Absorbent Skin Is Looking Pretty Rough After Months At Sea

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44067/the-f-35cs-radar-absorbent-skin-is-looking-pretty-rough-after-months-at-sea 

Envergure Hotel, Toulouse aménager un Airbus A380™ en hôtel

https://www.projet-envergure.com/ 

Le projet ENVERGURE consiste à aménager un Airbus A380™ initialement destiné au démantèlement, en hôtel 

Iberia Airport Services atendió en 2021 a cerca de 47 millones de pasajeros, un 60 por ciento más que en 2020

https://grupo.iberia.es/news/03022022/iberia-airport-services-atendi-en-2021-a-cerca-de-47-millones-de-pasajeros-un-60-por-ciento-ms-que-en-2020 

Toulouse : un hôtel veut s’installer dans un Airbus A380 aux portes du MEETT

https://www.ladepeche.fr/2022/01/31/info-la-depeche-toulouse-un-hotel-veut-sinstaller-dans-un-airbus-a380-aux-portes-du-meett-10080157.php 

Vietnam Receives First Yak-130s

https://monch.com/vietnam-receives-first-yak-130s/

F-15EX Eagle II Performs First Live Fire Event As Operational Testing Moves Forward

https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/02/f-15ex-eagle-ii-aim-120d/ 

Hydrogen: The Only Solution To Reach Net-Zero?

https://simpleflying.com/hydrogen-only-net-zero-solution/ 

Russia’s MC-21-300 airliner began cold soak trials to extend its base type certificate

http://www.rusaviainsider.com/russias-mc-21-300-airliner-began-cold-soak-trials-to-extend-its-base-type-certificate/ 

First Upgraded Chinook Helicopter Delivered to Spain

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130990 

GPS/GNSS Backups Tested in European Commission Trials

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2022-02-02/gps-gnss-backups-tested-european-commission-trials 

US Air Force backs Valkyrie's high-speed, amphibious jet-powered eVTOL

Reno-based Valkyrie Systems Aerospace has received a research grant from the US Air Force to further develop its remarkable HoverJet Guardian concept, which combines electric VTOL and high-speed jet cruise with amphibious and hovercraft capabilities.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/valkyrie-hsvtol-guardian-jet-evtol/ 

Dragonfly-sized drone flaps its wings more efficiently than insects

No matter how good our human designs may be, evolution has had a 4-billion-year head start, so there's no shame in copying off Mother Nature's homework. Engineers at the University of Bristol have done just that – and even improved on it – developing a tiny flying robot that flaps its wings more efficiently than an insect, using a unique electrostatic "zipping" mechanism.

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https://newatlas.com/drones/flapping-wing-drone-laza-electrostatic/ 

ATR successfully performs test flights with 100% SAF in one engine

https://www.atr-aircraft.com/presspost/atr-successfully-performs-test-flights-with-100-saf-in-one-engine/

USAF launches F-35 advanced engine effort

The US Air Force (USAF) has launched an effort to fit the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) with an all-new advanced engine, with a request...

https://www-janes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.janes.com/amp/usaf-launches-f-35-advanced-engine-effort/ZnlJK3dHVU9mZ28xajRJVkc5dVI5VFp1cVMwPQ2

Boeing Launches 777-8 Freighter to Serve Growing Demand for Cargo, Enhanced Environmental Performance

press release

Collins Aerospace is shaping the future of thermoplastics for large, complex aerostructures.

https://www.flightglobal.com/paid-content/the-future-of-aerospace-isplastics/147262.article

FAA requires replacement of some UH-1H helicopter drive shafts upon reaching 5,000 hours of service

https://fireaviation.com/2022/01/31/faa-requires-replacement-of-some-uh-1h-helicopter-drive-shafts-upon-reaching-5000-hours-of-service/

Retractable belly tanks are available for firefighting helicopters

https://fireaviation.com/2022/02/01/retractable-belly-tanks-are-available-for-firefighting-helicopters/

How Air Race E is inspiring technologies in electric aviation

  https://aviationnews.eu/news/2022/01/how-air-race-e-is-inspiring-technologies-in-electric-aviation/

Germany, Denmark seek more ambition from EU on green aviation fuel

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/germany-denmark-seek-more-ambition-eu-green-aviation-fuel-2022-02-01/

Ethiopian Airlines to fly 737 MAX with passengers for first time since deadly crash

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ethiopian-airlines-fly-737-max-with-passengers-first-time-since-deadly-crash-2022-02-01/

European Commission approves €1.7 billion German measure to recapitalise Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg in the context of the coronavirus pandemic

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/berlin/european-commission-approves-e1-7-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise-flughafen-berlin-brandenburg-in-the-context-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=european-commission-approves-e1-7-billion-german-measure-to-recapitalise-flughafen-berlin-brandenburg-in-the-context-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic

[Australia] The year that changed Aviation

Australian Aviation recounts the most dramatic 12 months in the industry's history with this time capsule edition.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/02/the-year-that-changed-aviation/

AINsight: 5G and the Data

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/blogs/ainsight-5g-and-data

ICAO Report on Ryanair Diversion to Minsk Is Missing Key Facts

It is widely suspected that the Belarus government forcibly diverted flight FR4978 in order to arrest a pair of exile political opponents.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-02-01/icao-report-ryanair-diversion-minsk-missing-key-facts

Gulfstream Preps To Increase Wing Production Capacity

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-01/gulfstream-preps-increase-wing-production-capacity

Leasing Group Explains Why It's Betting Big on eVTOLs To Transform Air Transport

https://www.futureflight.aero/news-brief/2022-01-20/leasing-group-explains-why-its-betting-big-evtols-transform-air-transport

U.S. Army Looks To Enlist Beta's Alia eVTOL with Flight Test Contract

https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-01-31/us-army-looks-enlist-betas-alia-evtol-flight-test-contract

EASA's New Aviation Safety Plan Covers eVTOL Technology and Operations

https://www.futureflight.aero/news-brief/2022-01-19/easas-new-aviation-safety-plan-covers-evtol-technology-and-operations

Sikorsky Teases Advanced Air Mobility Plans

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-01/sikorsky-teases-advanced-air-mobility-plans

Volatus Aerospace Secures First Production Delivery Slot for Natilus blended wing body Cargo Drone

https://newsdirect.com/news/volatus-aerospace-secures-first-production-delivery-slot-for-natilus-large-remotely-piloted-cargo-drone-304581305 

https://youtu.be/BwgYEHrC0J8

https://www.volatusaerospace.com/natilus/

AI assistant to teach military pilots how to deal with the unexpected

DARPA has selected Northrop Grumman and the University of Central Florida to develop a prototype augmented reality headset embedded with an AI assistant to help train rotorcraft pilots to deal with unexpected tasks and emergencies.

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https://newatlas.com/military/darpa-ai-headset-teaches-military-pilots-unexpected/ 

Bell 1007: la propuesta de helicóptero nuclear gigante

Hubo una época en la que todo artilugio que se preciara se proponía en versión nuclear. Y los helicópteros no iban a ser menos.

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/bell-1007-la-propuesta-de-helicoptero-nuclear-gigante/ 

HAECO Hong Kong Completes The First Boeing 737-800 Split Scimitar Winglet Modification

https://www.haeco.com/en/Press-Room/Press-Releases/HAECO-Hong-Kong-Completes-The-First-Boeing-737-800-Split-Scimitar-Winglet-Modification 

Second Generation COSMO-SkyMed Satellite Successfully Launched | Thales Group

https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/space/press_release/second-generation-cosmo-skymed-satellite-successfully-launched 

SOCOM retires MARSS QRC aircraft

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/socom-retires-marss-qrc-aircraft 

US Army to introduce new spy plane within few months

https://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2022/02/us-army-new-spy-plane.html?m=1 

First Falcon 6X Arrives at Dassault Little Rock Completion Center

https://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/MediaCenter/Newsd/Pages/PR_2022/First-Falcon-6X-Arrives-at-Dassault-Little-Rock-Completion-Center.aspx 

Boeing 777-300ER Freighter Conversion Program Achieves Significant FAA Milestone

Boeing 777-300ER Freighter Conversion Program Achieves Significant FAA Milestone (wichita.edu)

Qatar Airways signs order for GE9X engines to power Boeing 777-8 freighters

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-signs-order-for-ge9x-engines-to-power-boeing-777-8-freighters/ 

GE's Open Fan targets mid-2030s for entry into service

https://leehamnews.com/2022/02/01/ges-open-fan-targets-mid-2030s-for-entry-into-service/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter