The First Secret Asteroid Mission Won’t Be the Last - The New York Times
sábado, 30 de diciembre de 2023
Boom - FlyBy - XB-1: Path to First Flight - December Update
viernes, 29 de diciembre de 2023
First flight shifted to early 2024 — three safety enhancements (now completed) contributed to schedule update; XB-1 is currently configured for flight, preparing for high-speed taxi in weeks ahead; safety remains top priority for XB-1
Air-to-air refuelling: pushing boundaries for 100 years and beyond
A330 MRTT is leading the charge in modern-day aerial refuelling capabilities. Deployed by air forces around the world, the tanker has logged thousands of flight hours in support of military and humanitarian operations.
Airbus: The Wing Makers
What could the next generation of wings look like? As the pioneer of sustainable aerospace, Airbus is already working on it.
DZYNE awarded $49M contract by Air Force Research Lab | Long range UAVs
https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002686/dzyne-awarded-49m-contract-by-air-force-research-lab
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Spearheaded by a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, DZYNE's long endurance programs have consistently pushed the boundaries of autonomous flight technology. This program has successfully supported ultra-long endurance missions that exceed significant hours of autonomous flight and advanced artificial intelligence command and control integration, offering unparalleled flexibility and adaptability for a variety of demanding military applications.
Su-27 Flanker On Display At The USAF Museum Originally Imported To Be Used For Oil Exploration
Imported components on commercial aircraft will be replaced in two years – Russian ministry
FAA Closely Monitoring Inspections of Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
The FAA is closely monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to look for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system.
Under consultation with the FAA, Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), urging operators of newer single-aisle airplanes to inspect specific tie rods that control rudder movement for possible loose hardware
Airbus delivers first aircraft from new Toulouse Final Assembly Line - an A321neo to Pegasus Airlines
Report reveals cause of Nepal’s deadly Yeti Airlines ATR72 crash: the pilots mistakenly cut power
The Nepal plane crash, which claimed 72 lives almost a year ago, was attributed to pilots mistakenly cutting power, leading to an aerodynamic stall, as revealed by a report from a government-appointed investigation panel. The ATR72 operated by Yeti Airlines crashed just before landing in Pokhara, marking one of Nepal's worst aviation disasters in three […]
FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category
The Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA) has received FAA certification in the primary category, which will facilitate certification of the A5 in countries that have reciprocal agreements with the FAA. This includes Australia and countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.
Raytheon to build microwave weapon antennas for US Air Force and Navy
The US Navy and US Air Force have tapped Raytheon to design, build and test two high-power microwave antenna systems. These will be used in field-grade directed energy weapons to counter aerial drones and similar threats.
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US Air Force refuels a tanker plane backwards
In a topsy-turvy bit of military aviation, the US Air Force used a C-5M Super Galaxy heavy transport to refuel a KC-10 Extender refueling tanker aircraft, pumping fuel backwards up the boom from transport to tanker instead of the other way around.
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Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-Bombers Are Falling In Startling Numbers
miércoles, 27 de diciembre de 2023
Two medical emergency landings in the Canary Islands on Christmas Eve, leading to one diversion
Hyperloop One to Shut Down After Raising Millions to Reinvent Transit - Bloomberg
viernes, 22 de diciembre de 2023
Boeing Delivers First Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to U.S. Navy
jueves, 21 de diciembre de 2023
Jornada de AESA con la Aviación General (15 de diciembre de 2023) | AESA-Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea - Ministerio de Fomento
miércoles, 20 de diciembre de 2023
Warships Respond To Wave Of Drone Attacks Disrupting Maritime Trade In The Red Sea Area
martes, 19 de diciembre de 2023
Lufthansa Group to Buy up to 100 737 MAX Jets in First Boeing Single-Aisle Order in Nearly 30 Years
US defence spending bill could expose new details of sixth-generation fighter development
C-27J spartan global fleet sets major milestone achieving 250,000 flight hours in operations
Volcanic eruption in Iceland has only a small effect on air traffic, but cancels ATC strike
easyJet boosts fleet sustainability with 157 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft, plus 100 purchase rights
GE Now Counts 10 Engines Tested on 100% SAF
Second successful live-fire for RTX’s Raytheon Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor
Volcanic eruption in Iceland has only a small effect on air traffic, but cancels ATC strike
Ariane 6 joint update report, 18 December 2023
The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of top management of ESA, as the overall Ariane 6 procuring entity and launch system architect, of the French space agency CNES, as the launch base prime contractor, of ArianeGroup as the launcher system prime contractor and of Arianespace as the launch service provider. This group reports regularly on progress being made towards inaugural flight of the new Ariane 6 launcher.
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE HIJACK INCIDENT INVOLVING THE MALTESE FLAGGED MERCHANT VESSEL RUEN | EUNAVFOR
Ampaire’s Hybrid Electric Demonstrator Completes A Record 12 Hour Flight, Longest Ever Nonstop Hybrid-Electric Mission
lunes, 18 de diciembre de 2023
Ampaire's Hybrid Electric Demonstrator Completes A Record 12 Hour Flight, Longest Ever Nonstop Hybrid-Electric Mission
US Navy, Lockheed Martin successfully test key capabilities of advanced off-board EW system
Seoul scrambles jets after Chinese Russian warplanes approach
domingo, 17 de diciembre de 2023
World Flight Planned as Classic Lear Jet Fundraiser
Air ambulance operator Global Jet Care is planning a round-the-world flight in one of its Learjet 36 light jets next year to celebrate a famous 100th-anniversary world flight and raise money for the Classic Lear Jet Foundation.
Northrop Grumman successfully tests a new solid rocket motor developed in less than a year
Actualizamos la agenda para nuestra Jornada de Aviación General | AESA-Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea - Ministerio de Fomento
jueves, 14 de diciembre de 2023
First Picture Of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Trainer On An F-16 In Europe Surfaces
miércoles, 13 de diciembre de 2023
ASCENDing to new heights with cryogenic superconductivity
ASCENDing to new heights with cryogenic superconductivity
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ASCEND, Airbus' superconductive powertrain demonstrator, has achieved a world first
FAA selects SkySafe for UAS detection and mitigation program
SkySafe announced it has been selected for the FAA's UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program which seeks to identify technologies capable of detecting and mitigating unauthorized UAS activities near critical infrastructure.
Boeing shifts policy, wants all employees back in the office full time
While the defense and space divisions remain somewhat flexible, Boeing Commercial Airplanes is mandating a complete return to the standard 40 hours in the office
Airbus Beluga Transport certifies, applies for US permit
Airbus Beluga Transport (Toulouse Blagnac) obtained its Air Operator's Certificate - FR.AOC.0152 - on November 13, 2023, with a single A300-600ST transferred from its sister carrier, Airbus Transport International (4Y, Toulouse Blagnac). The start-up has since applied for a foreign air carrier permit (FACP) and exemption to begin offering cargo charter flights to the United States in February 2024.
The French cargo specialist, owned by Airbus, was set up to commercialise the fleet of five A300-600ST...
United States Navy And Lockheed Martin Successfully Test Key Capabilities Of Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare System
Aciturri delivers to Lilium the first fuselage of its eVTOL
martes, 12 de diciembre de 2023
US high-speed rail projects get multi-billion boost from the feds
In a vote of confidence for electrified high-speed rail in the United States, the Federal Government has awarded roughly $6 billion in grants to two key projects:
Embraer’s C-390 builds momentum; civilian freighter pondered
KC/C-390 finally took off this year. Orders began rolling in, after a long drought and cancellations by the Brazilian government that cast... Read More
Lilium Starts Production of the Lilium Jet in Watershed Moment for Sustainable Aviation - Lilium
Iranian F-14 Tomcat Escorted Putin’s Il-96 And Accompanying Flankers On Their Way To UAE
lunes, 11 de diciembre de 2023
FAA Proposes to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Who Work on Commercial Aircraft Outside of the U.S.
EU-funded initiative to validate eVTOL operations under real-life air traffic management
FAA to require 737NG nacelle modifications in response to deadly 2018 CFM56 engine failure
Airbus and BMW Group launch Quantum Computing Competition to tackle their most pressing mobility challenges
Northrop Announced Test Fire Of Solid Rocket Motor | Iran Unveils Drones with Air-To-Air Missiles | Lockheed Martin Introduced 1st F-35 For Belgium
US's Stratolaunch Systems takes first B747-400
Stratolaunch Systems (Huntsville International) has completed the induction of its first B747-400, namely N744VG (msn 32745), having acquired it earlier this year during the bankruptcy of rival Virgin Orbit (OBT).
The 22.2-year-old aircraft will continue to be used as an orbital launch platform and to support Stratolaunch's customers. The B747 was flown back from San Bernardino to Mojave on December 5, 2023, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows, and will "spend a small amount of time on the ground to receive...
Successful Live Fire Demo Clears Path for Spike NLOS Airworthiness Release onto U.S. Apache
A delegation from Belgium and Lockheed Martin celebrate rollout of first F-35A for the Belgian Air Force
Osprey Crash Triggers Worldwide Grounding
World's largest plane carries fueled hypersonic test vehicle into the skies
California's Stratolaunch has announced the successful completion of its 12th test flight, where its six-engine, 385-ft wingspan Roc carrier aircraft took to the air for a captive carry test of a Talon-A hypersonic vehicle hauling live propellant.
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Active turbulence cancellation makes bumpy flights 80% smoother
Austrian company Turbulence Solutions claims it's already flight-testing a system that can detect and neutralize air turbulence, reducing the forces felt by passengers by up to 80% – and reducing fuel burn by up to 10%. It's set to launch in 2024.
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ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone is up for stormy weather
Although drones are a good substitute for piloted aircraft in hazardous weather conditions, it's obviously still best for their users if the things don't crash. The Czech-designed ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone was created with that fact in mind.
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EASA launches first version of digital information platform on drones and air taxis | EASA
809 Naval Air Squadron Returns As UK’s Second Frontline F-35B Squadron - The Aviationist
domingo, 10 de diciembre de 2023
El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.
martes, 5 de diciembre de 2023
El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.
Pontifications: Embraer sees easing in pilot shortage, wave of sales coming
Embraer officials see the pilot shortage easing in 2025 or 2026. Francisco Gomes Netos, CEO of the Embraer group, said during a media briefing last month that the "situation"... Read More
Boeing returns to Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
Boeing returns to PNAA https://leehamnews.com/2023/12/05/boeing-returns-to-pnaa/
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US Navy plane removed from Hawaii bay after it overshot runway. Coral damage being evaluated
Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says
Van's Aircraft Announces Chapter 11 Reorganization - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes
Crisalion Says FlyFree Propulsion System is Game-changer For eVTOL Aircraft Design | FutureFlight
lunes, 4 de diciembre de 2023
Canada Selects Boeing's P-8A Poseidon as its Multi-Mission Aircraft
Partnership with Canadian industry will deliver long-term economic prosperity to Canada
Hamburg Airport joins international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network
Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international "Hydrogen Hub at Airport" network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation
[Podcast] Pilotos anti-incendios en helicóptero, con Jose Luis García - Sandglass Patrol
Research Shows More Than Half Of Airports Haven't Recovered All Pre-Pandemic Routes
domingo, 3 de diciembre de 2023
World's Last Commercial Operator Of Ilyushin Il-96 Cubana de Aviación Has Its Plane Back After 16 Months
F-35 "Franken-Bird" Being Made From Two Badly Damaged Jets
sábado, 2 de diciembre de 2023
Building a single F-35 out of two damaged ones underscores how precious the jets are and lessons learned can be useful in other applications.
Boeing Awarded $2.3 Billion for Additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers
jueves, 30 de noviembre de 2023
Boeing Awarded $2.3 Billion for Additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131372
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Net Zero Coalition Expands Membership to 10 Companies, Unveils American Innovation Showcase at U.S. Center at COP28
Airbus forecasts mega-growth in commercial services
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Airbus expects the commercial aircraft services market to nearly double in value to US$ 255 billion by 2042, according to its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) reflecting the 'Maintain', 'Train & Operate' and 'Enhance' categories. Driving this momentum are rebounding air traffic as well as a demand for more digitally-enabled and connected aircraft
Japan plans to suspend its own Osprey flights after a fatal US Air Force crash of the aircraft
Up Close And Personal With The Su-27UB Flanker At The National Museum Of U.S. Air Force
The Seventh Freedom Of The Air: Everything You Need To Know
Most who have enjoyed a lifelong fascination with aviation or even managed to make a career out of the industry will be familiar with the five freedoms of aviation. These freedoms dictate where airlines are allowed to fly internationally and what rules guide their operations outside of domestic airspace
Eve Air Mobility collaborates with Flexjet to advance urban air mobility through innovative software simulation
European Commission updates EU Air Safety List and bans Fly Baghdad from flying in the European Union
Proyecto liderado por Honeywell utilizará inteligencia artificial para avanzar en las operaciones de piloto único en Europa - Sandglass Patrol
Net Zero Coalition Expands Membership to 10 Companies, Unveils American Innovation Showcase at U.S. Center at COP28
Boeing To Build 15 More Pegasus For USAF | Slovenia Acquires AW139M From Italy | US Osprey Crashes Off Coast Of Japan - Defense Industry Daily
UK scientists, engineers and innovators collaborate to accelerate future combat aircraft air power capability
Eve Air Mobility and Jeju Air release concept of operations for urban air mobility in South Korea
Sindbard E120 at Kikoboga on Nov 28th 2023, gear collapse, runway excursion, collided with buildings
Unmanned aerial systems, emerging technology showcased at annual maneuver and fires experiment
Cheap cars, supersonic jets and floating power plants: Undercover in Saudi Arabia’s secretive program to keep the world burning oil – Centre for Climate Reporting
Cheap cars, supersonic jets and floating power plants: Undercover in Saudi Arabia’s secretive program to keep the world burning oil – Centre for Climate Reporting
Airbus signs contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of SIRTAP UAS | Airbus
Airbus Investigates Continued Uncommanded Altitude Deviations on A350 Despite Control Unit Update
Around 200 Aircraft May Be Grounded In India By March 2024
IndiGo leads the list of grounded planes due to a weak global supply chain and engine problems.
Airbus realiza una segunda prueba de repostaje autónomo de UAVs
martes, 28 de noviembre de 2023
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-realiza-una-segunda-prueba-de-repostaje-autonomo-en-huelva/
Read more...Piasecki logra un contrato de 37M$ para desarrollar un transporte modular VTOL
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/piasecki-logra-un-contrato-de-37m-para-desarrollar-un-transporte-modular-vtol/
Read more...Airbus controla un helicóptero desde una "tablet", como si de un pequeño drone se tratara
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-controla-un-helicoptero-desde-una-tablet-como-si-de-un-pequeno-drone-se-tratara/
Flying Cars Will Undermine Democracy and the Environment - Center for American Progress
Political and industry opposition to drones and eVTOLs: currently uncoordinated but growing - Unmanned airspace
Paris local authorities raise strenuous objections to launch of eVTOL passengers services - Unmanned airspace
At your fingertips: Airbus flies a fully automated helicopter with a tablet
Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by...
Spacelab 1: A Model for International Cooperation
Forty years ago, in 1983, the Space Shuttle Columbia flew its first international spaceflight, STS-9. The mission included—for the first time—the European Space Agency's Spacelab pressurized...
Bell Selected for Phase 1A of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane Program - Bell (news)
The SPRINT program intends to design, build, and fly an X-Plane, an experimental aircraft to demonstrate enabling technologies and integrated concepts necessary for a transformational combination of aircraft speed and runway independence for the next generation of air mobility platforms. Phase 1A includes conceptual design, culminating in a formal Conceptual Design Review.
Russian drones hit Kyiv in 'most massive' UAV assault on capital since start of war
domingo, 26 de noviembre de 2023
At least five people were injured in Kyiv on Saturday in what city officials called "the most massive" Russian drone strike on Ukrainian capital since the start of the war in February 2022. According to officials, five people were injured in Kyiv and 60 drones were intercepted during the airborne assault. "During the most massive UAV air attack on Kyiv…
A nanosatellite and a hot air balloon for emergency broadband anywhere
Ninety-five per cent of the planet's population has access to broadband internet, via cable or a mobile network. However, there are still some places and situations in which staying connected can be very difficult. Quick responses are necessary in emergency situations, such as after an earthquake or during a conflict. So too are reliable telecommunications networks that are not susceptible to…
SAFEcommand: Airbus provides vital insights to UK firefighters
In the UK, SAFEcommand – a digital solution from Airbus – gives UK firefighters
vital insights to keep the public safe.
CityAirbus NextGen leaves no milestone unturned
Balkiz Sarihan, Head of Urban Air Mobility at Airbus shares an update on the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype, CityAirbus NextGen
Court orders liquidation of French light aircraft manufacturer Robin
French light aircraft manufacturer Robin Aircraft, which dates back to 1957, has been ordered into liquidation by a commercial court.
Turkey sought Eurofighters after uncertainty over U.S. F-16 buy
No Eurostar service between Amsterdam and London for 6 months in 2024
Eurostar's Amsterdam to London service, a key route, will pause for about six months from June 2024 to January 2025 due to renovations at Amsterdam's Central station. Trains will run empty between Amsterdam and Brussels, picking up London-bound passengers there. Passengers can still travel to London from Amsterdam and Rotterdam during this period but will […]
Lockheed Martin completes short-range test of long-range missile
In what seems like a paradox, Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted a short-range qualification flight test of its long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) for the US Army at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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Better rotors, higher heights thanks to NASA's dual-planet presence
There aren't any organizations other than NASA that can claim they are operating on two different planets (at least none we know of from here on Earth). The space agency is now using that reach to create better helicopter blades on Earth and to push the Ingenuity Helicopter to greater heights on Mars.
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Philippines, Australia start sea, air patrols in South China Sea - Japan Today
Sener fabrica la primera cápsula que visitará un cometa prístino
viernes, 24 de noviembre de 2023
Pacific Aero-Products (later Boeing Airplane Co.) tests its first all-original airplane on November 23, 1916.
jueves, 23 de noviembre de 2023
Korean space race? North and South chase spy satellites
miércoles, 22 de noviembre de 2023
Korean space race? North and South chase spy satellites https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Korean_space_race_North_and_South_chase_spy_satellites_999.html
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Airbus awarded UK Space Agency grant to develop Space Catalyst in Stevenage
The UK Space Agency is supporting Airbus to create a space and connectivity catalyst at its UK headquarters in Stevenage
Free inflight Wi-Fi model gains traction in commercial aviation
Free inflight Wi-Fi model gains traction in commercial aviation https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2023/11/free-inflight-wi-fi-model-gains-traction-in-commercial-aviation/
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