Turkish attack helicopter has flown for first time

Aceu™ (@AceJaceu) twitteó a las 5:39 p. m. on vie., abr. 28, 2023:
#Turkiye:

And another milestone for the Turkish Aerospace Industry!

The Heavy Class Attack Helicopter T-929 (ATAK-2), developed by TAI, made its first flight today. This helicopter will be similar to the US´s Apache Helicopter. https://t.co/bYUDwsLKoe
(https://twitter.com/AceJaceu/status/1651974508130062336?t=MXY-S61u8lysTkEIxHbt4Q&s=03) 

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Airline blunder sells $10,000 Asia-U.S. business class tickets for $300

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First (And Only) Ukrainian Black Hawk Seen In Action

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Swedish and Danish air forces in joint action after Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea

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Major SAF Plant on Tap for Spain

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Diamond Aircraft To Begin SAF Testing in Diesel Engines

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Raytheon Technologies awarded $237 million counter-UAS contract

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https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/04/a-step-forward-in-aircraft-maintenance-digitalisation/ 

New air traffic disturbances after German union calls 48-hour airport security workers’ strike

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/strike-action/ver-di/german-union-calls-airport-security-workers-to-go-on-strike-this-thursday-and-friday/ 

Brisbane company finds launch partner for 3D-printed ‘spaceplane’

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/brisbane-company-finds-launch-partner-for-3d-printed-spaceplane/ 

New Boeing quality issue means fewer 737 MAXs for airlines this summer | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/new-boeing-quality-issue-means-fewer-737-maxs-for-airlines-this-summer/

 

[España] MODIFICADOS LÍMITES DE GASTO PARA MODERNIZACIÓN DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS

https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/consejodeministros/referencias/Paginas/2023/refc20230418.aspx 

MODIFICADOS LÍMITES DE GASTO PARA MODERNIZACIÓN DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS

El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado un acuerdo por el que se modifican los límites establecidos en el artículo 47 de la Ley 47/2003, de 26 de noviembre, General Presupuestaria, para adquirir compromisos de gasto con cargo a ejercicios futuros, a fin de posibilitar al Ministerio de Defensa la reprogramación de siete Programas Especiales de Modernización de las Fuerzas Armadas.

A los efectos de poder reajustar e iniciar la licitación de diversos contratos en este ejercicio, se solicita la autorización del Consejo de Ministros para adquirir compromisos de gasto con cargo a ejercicios futuros en los siguientes programas:

• Programa Pizarro: El Programa Pizarro tiene sus orígenes en los años 90 con objeto de cubrir la necesidad de una familia de vehículos de combate de cadenas para dotar a las fuerzas mecanizadas con este armamento. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 16.355.000 euros y afecta a las anualidades 2024 y 2025.
• Programa NH-90 (II): El objeto del Programa NH-90 consiste en la renovación de helicópteros en servicio de transporte táctico de tamaño medio. Es un programa conjunto. En la actualidad consta de dos fases, la primera prácticamente finalizada, y la segunda, NH-90 (II), objeto del presente expediente. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 39.800.000 euros y afecta a los años 2024, 2025, 2026 y 2027.
• Programa VCR 8X8: El techo de gasto del primer tramo de producción de 348 Vehículos de Combate sobre Ruedas (VCR) 8x8 fue aprobado por el Consejo de Ministros el 14 de diciembre de 2018, conforme a la revisión de la estimación de costes realizada por el grupo de evaluación de costes de noviembre de 2018. La evolución del expediente de los programas tecnológicos asociados al futuro vehículo VCR 8x8 y las conclusiones alcanzadas en éste precisan elaboración de una nueva estimación de costes del contrato en dicho tramo de producción. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 420.000.000 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2024 y 2028.
• Nuevo Programa: Helicóptero MH60-R: El objeto básico de este programa es la adquisición de ocho helicópteros navales multipropósito, modelo 'Multi-Misssion Multi-Role Helicopter' (MH-60R). El importe de este proyecto asciende a 820.515.490,36 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2023 y 2029.
• Nuevo Programa de Vehículo de apoyo cadenas (VAC), 1ª Fase: El Ejército de Tierra comenzó a finales de 2021 con el plan de reducción de la flota de vehículos Transporte Oruga Acorazado (TOA), estando prevista la retirada de más de la mitad de los veteranos M113 TOA en una primera fase, pasando de los 1.250 actualmente operativos a unos 600 vehículos. No obstante, de manera paralela a esta retirada de vehículos, comenzaron los estudios para el desarrollo de un Vehículo de Apoyo a Cadenas (VAC). El programa contempla la progresiva sustitución de parte de la flota del TOA por el VAC. Está previsto que el programa se celebre en varias fases. El presente expediente cubriría la primera. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 1.970.000.000 euros y afecta a los años entre 2023 y 2035.
• Nuevo Programa de adquisición de dos Buques Hidrográficos Costeros (BHC): La antigüedad de las unidades hidrográficas con que opera la Armada obliga a renovar la actual flotilla hidrográfica para evitar que se vea comprometido el cumplimiento de sus misiones y responsabilidades. La modernización de esta flotilla, que incluye los BHC, es una necesidad de carácter militar, considerada en el planeamiento militar e incluida en el Objetivo de Capacidades Militares (OCM) 2019-2024, fundamentada en el mantenimiento del área de capacidad 'acción del Estado'. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 162.754.754,26 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2023 y 2026.
• Nuevo Programa de Sistemas Aéreos Remotamente Tripulados Tácticos de Altas Prestaciones (SIRTAP): El objeto del programa es la adquisición de nueve sistemas aéreos remotamente tripulados tácticos de altas prestaciones (SIRTAP), así como el apoyo inicial logístico necesario. El importe de este proyecto asciende a 500.000.000 euros y afecta a las anualidades entre 2023 y 2031.
  

En consecuencia, y conforme al artículo 47 de la Ley 47/2003, de 26 de noviembre, General Presupuestaria, se solicita autorización del Consejo de Ministros para elevar los límites máximos de gasto con cargo a ejercicios futuros para el periodo 2024-2027 y el número de anualidades de 2028 a 2037.

TÜRKIYE – F-16 AVIONICS UPGRADE

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/04/turkiye-f-16-avionics-upgrade/ 

RAF and German Air Force team up to intercept Russian fighters and intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/04/raf-and-german-air-force-team-up-to-intercept-russian-fighters-and-intelligence-aircraft-over-the-baltic-sea/ 

AF447 Rio-Paris crash: Airbus and Air France acquitted by French court 14 years after the facts

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-france-klm-group/air-france/af447-rio-paris-crash-airbus-and-air-france-acquitted-by-french-court-14-years-after-the-facts/ 

FAA To Designate Areas for Non-ID UAS Ops

A draft programmatic environmental assessment (PEA) for FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIA) is available for public review and comment. An FRIA is a defined geographic area where uncrewed aircraft can be flown without remote identification equipment. The Draft PEA analyzes and discloses the potential environmental impacts associated with the establishment of FRIAs.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-17/faa-designate-areas-non-id-uas-ops 

BlueHalo $76 million for Army multi-purpose high energy laser vehicle program

BlueHalo will provide an Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) mounted 20-kilowatt class laser weapon to defend against the growing Unmanned Aircraft System threats in the battlefield

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/17/bluehalo-76-million-for-army-multi-purpose-high-energy-laser-vehicle-program/ 

Qatar Airways A350 grounded after suffering tailstrike during go around at Islamabad Airport - AIRLIVE

https://airlive.net/emergency/2023/04/17/qatar-airways-a350-grounded-after-suffering-tailstrike-during-go-around-at-islamabad-airport/ 

Will eVTOLs pass the test?

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/will-evtols-pass-the-test/ 

Egypt shelved plan to arm Russia, agreed to arm Ukraine, leak shows - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/04/17/russia-ukraine-egypt-weapons-leaked-documents/ 

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Revolutionizes NATO Military Strategy - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/europe/nato-russia-ukraine-war.html 

"Russian Balloon Story (1956)" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/Cdygl3pkPOY 

The Space Review: The truth is up there: American spy balloons during the Cold War

https://thespacereview.com/article/4568/1 

Centenario aerotransporte sanitario España

https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/eae/100-aerotransporte-sanitario/index.html 

https://ejercitodelaire.defensa.gob.es/EA/ejercitodelaire/es/noticias/noticia/El-aerotransporte-sanitario-espanol-cumple-cien-anos/

Turquía lanza su nuevo porta-aeronaves, especialmente no tripuladas

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/turquia-lanza-su-nuevo-porta-aeronaves-especialmente-no-tripuladas/ 

Seized Russian An-124 Stuck In Canada Could Be Given To Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues into its second year, countries are stepping up support for the country. In a statement, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Canada has agreed to transfer a seized Antonov An-124 belonging to Russian cargo firm Volga-Dnepr, which has been racking up thousands in parking fees since February in Toronto.

https://simpleflying.com/seized-russian-an-124-stuck-in-canada-could-be-given-to-ukraine/ 

Alitalia brand “will return to the market” says ITA chief

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126626-alitalia-brand-will-return-to-the-market-says-ita-chief 

Rocket Lab Introduces Suborbital Testbed Rocket, Selected for Hypersonic Test Flights | Business Wire

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005343/en/Rocket-Lab-Introduces-Suborbital-Testbed-Rocket-Selected-for-Hypersonic-Test-Flights

Rocket Lab's new HASTE launch vehicle, derived from the Electron rocket, will provide high-cadence suborbital flight test opportunities to advance hypersonic system technology development

General Atomics achieves AI flight milestone with Avenger UAV | Shephard

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/general-atomics-acheives-autonomous-flight-milestone-for-avenger-uav/ 

How can Sweden develop a future air combat capability, freeing it from GCAP ties – for now? | Shephard

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/how-can-sweden-develop-its-own-future-air-combat-capability-freeing-it-from-gcap-ties-for-now/ 

Boeing offers bonuses up to $10,000 as it searches for scarce talent - Leeham News and Analysis

https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/17/boeing-offers-bonuses-up-to-10000-as-it-searches-for-scarce-talent/ 

Astraius' Plans To Launch Rockets Out Of Prestwick Airport Using C-17s: What's The Latest?

https://simpleflying.com/astraius-preswtick-airport-c-17-rocket-launch-update/ 

The Removal Of The 100ml Rule At UK Airports: Everything You Need To Know

https://simpleflying.com/uk-airports-100ml-rule-removal-guide/ 

Why Flights Are Allowed To Be Oversold

https://simpleflying.com/why-flights-are-allowed-to-be-oversold/ 

Aero successfully conducted L-39NG basic weapons tests | AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s.

https://www.aero.cz/en/media/news/aero-testing/ 

During one of a series of tests that the new L-39NG jet aircraft from Aero successfully passed, engineers and pilots tested the use of weapons. They fired 230 missiles and dropped nearly 70 bombs to test engine effects, emergency load shedding, and accuracy.

Boeing’s New Military Satellite Integrates Anti-Jam Payload for Enhanced Battlefield Communication

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131244 

Nearly 500 regional jets parked in USA: Cirium fleets data

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/nearly-500-regional-jets-parked-in-usa-cirium-fleets-data/152859.article 

The figures starkly illustrate the widespread struggles of the regional airline industry, which, according to the Regional Airline Association (RAA) has been at risk of "collapse" in recent months

Leaked Pentagon documents estimate heavy aircraft losses on both sides of Ukraine conflict

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/leaked-pentagon-documents-estimate-heavy-aircraft-losses-on-both-sides-of-ukraine-conflict/152856.article 

Manila orders six additional NC212is from Indonesian Aerospace

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/manila-orders-six-additional-nc212is-from-indonesian-aerospace/152867.article 

To Jupiter and beyond: Airbus-built JUICE begins its epic odyssey

JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) spread its wings following the Ariane 5 successful lift-off two hours earlier. The ESA spacecraft operations team at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany, took control of the spacecraft and confirmed reception of the first telemetry and the smooth deployment of the solar arrays. The Airbus-built JUICE is now officially on its way to Jupiter!

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-to-jupiter-and-beyond-airbus-built-juice-begins-its-epic-odyssey

 

Airbus inaugurates its Research Centre in China

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-airbus-inaugurates-its-research-centre-in-china

 Airbus has inaugurated its Research Centre in China at an opening ceremony in Suzhou, China. The centre will take advantage of the highly skilled aviation and hydrogen know-how already established in the Yangtze River Delta region.

Lockheed Secures $172M Deal Support F-35 Jet Program | 100th IAI-produced T-38 Delivered To USAF | New £256M Facilities Management Deal For Cyprus Awarded

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/lockheed-secures-172m-deal-to-support-f-35-jet-program-100th-iai-produced-t-38-delivered-to-usaf-new-256m-facilities-management-deal-for-cyprus-awarded-047931/ 

Mexico's Aerus eyes 14 aircraft by 2025, bets on electric

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126543-mexicos-aerus-eyes-14-aircraft-by-2025-bets-on-electric 

Air Hong Kong commences A300-600(F) retirements

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126582-air-hong-kong-commences-a300-600f-retirements 

Parked aircraft take fire as fighting engulfs Khartoum

At least 25 people are dead while at least two large commercial aircraft sustained heavy damage after Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese armed forces (SAF) clashed in Khartoum on Saturday, April 15. During the fighting, two people were killed at Khartoum International Airport, while RPG fire and gunfire saw a Saudia (SV, Jeddah) A330-300 and SkyUp Airlines (PQ, Kyiv Boryspil) B737-800 go up in flames.

The fighting, which has spread outside Khartoum in recent days, is part of an ongoing civil war in Sudan and...

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126636-parked-aircraft-take-fire-as-fighting-engulfs-khartoum 

Boeing 737 MAX deliveries disrupted by a quality problem of the fuselage

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-737-max-production-hit-by-a-new-defect-in-supplier-part/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/737/max/boeing-737-max-deliveries-disrupted-by-a-quality-problem-of-the-fuselage/ 

Spanish Aena airports recorded nearly 54 million passengers in the first quarter of the year (+41.6%)

https://www.aviation24.be/airport-operator/aena/spanish-aena-airports-recorded-nearly-54-million-passengers-in-the-first-quarter-of-the-year-41-6/ 

Australia: Second Qantas A380 broken down in desert boneyard

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/exclusive-second-qantas-a380-broken-down-in-desert-boneyard/ 

Single Engine Turbina Operations (SETOps) Event To Probe Market Opportunities in Europe

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-14/setops-event-probe-market-opportunities-europe 

Experts explain how Europe could more fully exploit EASA rules allowing single-engine turbine aircraft to fly commercially at night and in IMC conditions

SkyDrive Signs First Preorder for Private-use eVTOL

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-14/skydrive-signs-first-preorder-private-use-evtol 

Dutch Start-up Maeve Unveils All-Electric Regional Airliner

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-04-13/dutch-start-maeve-unveils-all-electric-regional-airliner 

Ver "Jornada de Ciberdefensa y Ciberseguridad_ Contralmirante Javier Roca" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/bEJFpjwaFCs 

REGENT unveils full-scale Seagliders, larger HQ - AeroTime

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/regent-unveils-full-scale-seagliders-larger-hq 

GA-ASI flies MQ-20 Avenger autonomously using LEO SATCOM datalink

On April 6, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems conducted live, tactical, air combat maneuvers using Artificial Intelligence pilots to control a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger® Unmanned Aircraft System.

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/13/ga-asi-flies-mq-20-avenger-autonomously-using-leo-satcom-datalink/ 

Yorktown's 80th anniversary celebrated with new exhibit and special events | Business | postandcourier.com

https://www.postandcourier.com/business/yorktowns-80th-anniversary-celebrated-with-new-exhibit-and-special-events/article_e1529cd2-d7ae-11ed-9179-a39a170fca16.html 

Major funding boost to progress future fighter jet programme - GOV.UK

A £656 million funding allocation will propel the sixth-generation fighter jet programme into the next phase, focusing on technology.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-funding-boost-to-progress-future-fighter-jet-programme 

Here’s what we know about the leader of the online group where secret documents were leaked. - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/13/world/documents-leak-leaker-identity.html

Norway declares 15 intelligence officers working at the Russian embassy in Oslo personae non gratae - regjeringen.no

https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-declares-15-intelligence-officers-working-at-the-russian-embassy-in-oslo-personae-non-gratae/id2971420/

US documents leaked by young gun enthusiast: US media

US documents leaked by young gun enthusiast: US media https://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_documents_leaked_by_young_gun_enthusiast_US_media_999.html 

Embraer: news - Embraer and Saab Announce MoU for Business Development and Engineering Opportunities

https://embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1207180-embraer-and-saab-announce-mou-for-business-development-and-engineering-opportunities 

Military-Spec Private Jet: The Story Of the North American/Rockwell Sabreliner

https://simpleflying.com/north-american-rockwell-sabreliner-private-jet-story/ 

The All-Electric CityAirbus Demonstrator: Everything You Need To Know

https://simpleflying.com/cityairbus-demonstrator-complete-guide/ 

FAA Updates FAADroneZone

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-updates-faadronezone 

FBI-FAA Joint Statement on Unruly Passengers

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/fbi-faa-joint-statement-unruly-passengers 

Boeing, Republic of Korea Explore Joint Advanced Weapons Systems Collaboration

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131243 

Flooding shuts South Florida’s Fort Lauderdale airport

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/flooding-shuts-south-floridas-fort-lauderdale-airport/152837.article 

Ukraine asks Spain for air defence, weapons - The Local

https://www.thelocal.es/20230412/ukraine-asks-spain-for-air-defence-weapons 

BlueHalo to Develop High-Energy Laser Tech for Army Under $76M OTA

https://www.govconwire.com/2023/04/bluehalo-to-develop-high-energy-laser-tech-for-army-under-76m-ota/ 

Embraer launches the A-29N Super Tucano in NATO configuration

https://embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1207181-embraer-launches-the-a-29n-super-tucano-in-nato-configuration

Qatar Airways launches direct flights between Toulouse and Doha on 18 July

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-launches-direct-flights-between-toulouse-and-doha-on-18-july/ 

RNZAF trials new P-8A Poseidon aircraft out of Fiji

Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Shaun Sexton, said operational trials and development were an important part of the introduction into service of a modern aircraft like the Poseidon.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/rnzaf-trials-new-p-8a-poseidon-aircraft-out-of-fiji/ 

R44 helicopter crash that killed 12-year-old girl was preventable

The family of a 12-year-old girl killed in a July 2020 helicopter crash in Broome has called for better oversight and regulation after an ATSB investigation concluded the accident could have been prevented.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/r44-helicopter-crash-that-killed-12-year-old-girl-was-preventable/ 

Stratolaunch conducts successful third captive carry flight test

On April 1, 2023, Stratolaunch gracefully lifted from runway 30 at Mojave Air and Space Port to begin routine flight operations in Vandenberg Space Force Base's Western Range off California's central coast.

ROC was carrying Talon-A separation test vehicle, TA-0 and the flight was the 10th for the company's launch platform.

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/12/stratolaunch-conducts-successful-third-captive-carry-flight-test/ 

The Story of when Ford UK Refused to Build Rolls Royce Merlin Engines because the Tolerances Rolls Royce allowed were Looser than Ford was Willing to Work With - The Aviation Geek Club

https://theaviationgeekclub-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/theaviationgeekclub.com/the-story-of-when-ford-uk-refused-to-build-rolls-royce-merlin-engines-because-the-tolerances-rolls-royce-allowed-were-looser-than-ford-was-willing-to-work-with/

North Korean missile: Fear and confusion in Japan's Hokkaido as evacuation order triggered | CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/12/asia/north-korea-missile-japan-intl-hnk/index.html 

RACE Fest: Evento de simulación en Cuatro Vientos

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/race-fest-evento-de-simulacion-en-cuatro-vientos/

FedEx fleet to downsize, contract carriers to step in

FedEx Express (FX, Memphis International) intends to rely more on overland transport and less on air transportation as it attempts to cut USD6 billion in structural and incremental costs from its ledgers by 2026

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126412-fedex-fleet-to-downsize-contract-carriers-to-step-in 

La industria española participa en la misión Juice ~ TEDAE

https://tedae.org/es/noticias/la-industria-espanola-participa-en-la-mision-juice 

F-16 electronic warfare suite counters RF threats during USAF testing

F-16 electronic warfare suite counters RF threats during USAF testing https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_F_16_electronic_warfare_suite_counters_modern_radio_frequency_threats_during_USAF_testing_999.html 

RACER's off-road autonomous vehicles teams navigate third test

RACER's off-road autonomous vehicles teams navigate third test https://www.robodaily.com/reports/RACERs_off_road_autonomous_vehicles_teams_navigate_third_test_999.html 

Battle for space power plays out in technology, science - politics and policy

Battle for space power plays out in technology, science - politics and policy https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Battle_for_space_power_plays_out_in_technology_science___politics_and_policy_999.html 

Russia conducts test launch of 'advanced' ICBM

Russia conducts test launch of 'advanced' ICBM https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Russia_conducts_test_launch_of_advanced_ICBM_999.html 

MRO companies report double-digit growth in RBC survey

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/12/mro-companies-report-double-digit-growth-in-rbc-survey/ 

Lufthansa eyes six more second-hand A350s - reports

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126414-lufthansa-eyes-six-more-second-hand-a350s-reports 

Pentagon Leaks: Russian Su-27 Nearly Shot Down British Rivet Joint Last Year

Leaked Pentagon documents provide a different account of the incident over the Black Sea. As we reported in detail last year, in a statement updating MPs UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said that a Russian [...]

https://theaviationist.com/2023/04/11/russian-su-27-nearly-shot-down-british-rivet-joint-last-year/ 

Mexico's Interjet Is Formally Declared Bankrupt

https://simpleflying.com/mexicos-interjet-formally-declared-bankrupt/ 

Norfolk Views: SaxonAir Plans All-Electric Pleasure Flights With The Pipistrel Velis Electro

https://simpleflying.com/saxonair-plans-electric-pleasure-flights/ 

FAA Establishes the Office of Investigations and Professional Responsibility

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-establishes-office-investigations-and-professional-responsibility 

USAF begins long-sought A-10 retirements

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/usaf-begins-long-sought-a-10-retirements/152811.article 

Chinese aerial incursions show ASW emphasis

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/chinese-aerial-incursions-show-asw-emphasis/152817.article 

China's recent aerial intrusions against Taiwan involve a diverse mix of assets, including carrier aviation and a strong emphasis on anti-submarine warfare (ASW)

See it in action: SPIKE NLOS exceptional performance Live

https://youtu.be/r8xAqqZ_Z08 

KF-21 Boramae fired an IRIS-T missile for the first time

https://www.aviacionline.com/2023/04/kf-21-boramae-fired-an-iris-t-missile-for-the-first-time/ 

Pakistan's PIA wants another gov't bailout

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126411-pakistans-pia-wants-another-govt-bailout 

Dutch government to challenge Schiphol court decision

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126433-dutch-government-to-challenge-schiphol-court-decision 

Embraer and Saab announce MoU for business development and engineering opportunities

Embraer S.A. and Saab announced today, at LAAD, in Rio de Janeiro, the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen the collaboration between the companies in several areas, mainly related to business development and engineering opportunities. The companies will collaborate to position the C-390 Millennium aircraft as the preferred solution to meet the […]

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/embraer/embraer-and-saab-announce-mou-for-business-development-and-engineering-opportunities/ 

Hydrogen: Liebherr Developing Air Supply System for Airbus ZeroE Program

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-04-11/liebherr-developing-air-supply-system-airbus-zeroe-program 

New leadership announced at Scaled Composites

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/11/new-leadership-announced-at-scaled-composites/ 

[video] Cierva C.4 Replica 2nd flight, air-to-air shooting

https://youtu.be/nPp_FaAwoTs

NASA’s X-59 Gets Its Tail After GE Aviation F414-GE-100 Engine Installation , Planned Flight Later In 2023.

    The X-59 will be used to collect community response data on the acceptability of a quiet sonic boom generated by the unique design of the aircraft.

    The Lockheed Martin X-59 is the experimental supersonic aircraft being developed at Skunk Works for NASA's Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator project.

    Preliminary design started in February 2016, with the X-59 to be delivered to NASA in 2021 for flight testing in 2023.

https://fl360aero.com/detail/nasa-s-x-59-gets-its-tail-after-ge-aviation-f414-ge-100-engine-installation-planned-flight-later-in-2023/1318

Boeing delivers 130 planes in Q1, beating Airbus by 3 jets | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-delivers-130-planes-q1-beating-airbus-by-3-jets-2023-04-11/ 

Leading The Way In Autonomous Collaborative Aircraft | General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

https://www.ga-asi.com/leading-the-way-in-autonomous-collaborative-aircraft 

https://youtu.be/MhygYE6L6aQ

Rolls-Royce proposes new fighter jet engine for India

https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1011724/rolls-royce-proposes-new-fighter-jet-engine-for-india-1011724.html?rel=scroll 

The ballpark price for certifying an eVTOL is going up - The Air Current

https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/evtol-cash-burn-development-billion/ 

Lockheed Martin makes a big bet on commercial space and the Moon | Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/04/lockheed-martin-makes-a-big-bet-on-commercial-space-and-the-moon/ 

Boeing jet deliveries surge in March, marking 2nd-best month in four years

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-jet-deliveries-surge-in-march-marking-2nd-best-month-in-four-years/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Boeing Announces First-Quarter Deliveries

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-04-11-Boeing-Announces-First-Quarter-Deliveries 

Raptor pilots test AF’s next-gen helmet

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/11/raptor-pilots-test-afs-next-gen-helmet/ 

Airbus confirms Q1 deliveries drop, sells 4 A350 freighters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-confirms-q1-deliveries-drop-sells-4-a350-freighters-2023-04-11/ 

Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end

Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end https://www.sinodaily.com/reports/Taiwan_detects_Chinese_warships_planes_around_island_after_drills_end_999.html 

Turkey unveils its first drone carrier

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Turkey_unveils_its_first_drone_carrier_999.html 

Pontifications: Airbus grows in China while Boeing remains on the sidelines

 Airbus last week firmed up an order for 150 A320neos and 10 A350-900s with China. The deal was announced last year. Additionally, Airbus and the Chinese government agreed to add to the... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/11/pontifications-airbus-grows-in-china-while-boeing-remains-on-the-sidelines/ 

Romania Has Decided To Buy The F-35

https://theaviationist.com/2023/04/11/romania-has-decided-to-buy-the-f-35/ 

How Rolls-Royce Increases The Time-On-Wing For Its Trent 7000 Engines

The durability enhancement package implemented on Trent 7000 engines is expected to deliver improved time-on-wing. Rolls-Royce and Airbus anticipate Airbus A330neo customers to get much superior value compared to that of predecessor aircraft.

https://simpleflying.com/how-rolls-royce-increases-trent-7000-time-on-wing/ 

FAA Summer 2023 NYC Operational Summit Readout

The FAA anticipates a busy summer air travel season to and from New York City, some of the country's most complex and congested airspace. To ensure safe and smooth operations, the agency held a meeting with airlines, general aviation representatives and associations and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association to discuss ways to minimize impacts to passengers.

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-summer-2023-nyc-operational-summit-readout 

Icelandic airline Niceair stops flights due to supplier’s default - AeroTime

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/icelandic-airline-niceair-forced-to-stop-flights-due-to-suppliers-default 

Boeing says 11 Chinese airlines have resumed operating 737 MAX | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-says-11-chinese-airlines-have-resumed-operating-737-max-2023-04-11/ 

Russia’s new guided bombs pose increasingly serious threat to Ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-smart-bombs-pose-increasingly-serious-threat-to-ukraine/ 

Turkey launches UAV-centric aircraft carrier after being denied F-35s

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/turkey-launches-uav-centric-aircraft-carrier-after-being-denied-f-35s/152797.article 

The NATO member's floating airfield will deploy rotary wing assets and fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, but notably no conventional fighter jets, since Turkey was removed from the US-led Lockheed Martin F-35 programme.

Overweight 737-200 collided with tree after delayed rotation

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/overweight-737-200-collided-with-tree-after-delayed-rotation/152801.article 

Suspended jail time for a ex-CEO of Korea's Eastar Jet

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126379-suspended-jail-time-for-a-ex-ceo-of-koreas-eastar-jet 

Owners of Russia’s S7 expand into banking

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/126388-owners-of-russias-s7-expand-into-banking 

FAA Invests $19M in Aviation Noise Research

The FAA has awarded $19 million in research grants to 14 universities in an effort to reduce noise pollution associated with aviation

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2023-04-10/faa-invests-19m-aviation-noise-research 

Navy engineers test aging equipment to find a cost-saving solution for MQ-25 Stingray

An Aerial Refueling Store pod undergoes fatigue testing in the Structures lab at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, Md. The test helped Navy engineers determine whether the service can use the aging pods aboard its future aerial tanker, the MQ-25 Stingray, beyond the pods' estimated end-of-life, potentially saving the Navy millions.

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/10/navy-engineers-test-aging-equipment-to-find-a-cost-saving-solution-for-mq-25-stingray/ 

CH-53K completes second successful sea trial

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/10/ch-53k-completes-second-successful-sea-trial/ 

NASA Armstrong takes weather instrumentation to new heights

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/10/nasa-armstrong-takes-weather-instrumentation-to-new-heights-2/ 

Japan says scrambled jets because of China aircraft carrier

Japan says scrambled jets because of China aircraft carrier https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Japan_says_scrambled_jets_because_of_China_aircraft_carrier_999.html 

China ends Taiwan war games aimed at 'sealing off' island

 https://www.sinodaily.com/reports/China_ends_Taiwan_war_games_aimed_at_sealing_off_island_999.html 

British Airways Confirms The Airbus A380's Return To Los Angeles

https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-airbus-a380-los-angeles-return/ 

HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/hal-inaugurates-third-tejas-production-line/152795.article 

AVIC’s AC332 helicopter makes maiden sortie, nets 24 orders

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/avics-ac332-helicopter-makes-maiden-sortie-nets-24-orders/152796.article 

El primer autogiro embarcado ¡fue estadounidense!

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-primer-autogiro-embarcado-fue-estadounidense/ 

"Meet the Aeropup USA Lightweight LSA Bushplane" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/uxfUYQ1KpPA 

FLIGHT DESIGN REPORTS A SUCCESSFUL SUN ‘n FUN 2023 - FLIGHT DESIGN

https://flightdesign.com/flysnf-report 

New Details on Intelligence Leak Show It Circulated for Weeks Before Raising Alarm - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-details-on-intelligence-leak-show-it-circulated-for-weeks-before-raising-alarm-7730a395?mod=e2tw 

Russia Warns Air Operators Of Erupting Volcano

https://simpleflying.com/russia-warns-air-operators-erupting-volcano/ 

The Boeing 737 MAX: Its Rise, Fall And Re-Emergence

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-737-max-story/ 

Why Airlines Want Single European Skies Implemented

https://simpleflying.com/why-airlines-want-single-european-skies-implemented/ 

Qantas 737 and Jetstar A320 in dangerous midnight runway mix-up

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/qantas-737-and-jetstar-a320-in-dangerous-midnight-runway-mix-up/ 

AFRL conducts first flight experiments for communications in terahertz band

Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, researchers successfully conducted flight experiments Dec. 2- 6, 2022, in Rome, New York to prove the viability of communications at radio frequencies above 300 gigahertz, or GHz, known in research communities as terahertz, or THz, band. Over three days of flight experiments, researchers from AFRL's Information Directorate, in collaboration with

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/AFRL_conducts_first_flight_experiments_for_communications_in_terahertz_band_999.html 

Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters

During French President Macron's visit to China, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China's most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160 helicopters.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-airbus-helicopters-and-chinas-gdat-sign-for-50-h160-helicopters?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Aging, unreliable runway safety device leaves U.S. airports vulnerable

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/aging-unreliable-runway-safety-device-leaves-u-s-airports-vulnerable/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

The technology — which tracks vehicles on or near runways to alert controllers before impending crashes — often uses decades-old radar equipment.

Why Ryanair's CEO Says The COMAC C919 Is Good For Western Airlines

https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-ceo-comac-c919-good-western-airlines/ 

Ryanair's CEO has revealed that the launch of the COMAC C919 will be good news for airlines in the West. However, this is perhaps not for the reasons that you think. Michael O'Leary suggests that taking up Chinese airline orders would weaken the order books of Airbus and Boeing, creating opportunities for non-Chinese airlines.

El Al Boeing 787-9 Engine Problems Lead To Shut Down And Diversion

https://simpleflying.com/el-al-boeing-787-9-engine-shut-down-april-2023/ 

Airbus Deliveries Drop As Supply Chain Hits A350s

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-deliveries-drop-supply-chain-a350s/ 

Over 410 Aircraft & 82 Future Deliveries: Inside Turkish Airlines’ Fleet Plans

https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airlines-fleet-plans/ 

DA62 MPP Sees Continued Success in European Survey Market

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=5700aad9-0253-4b85-a784-ae6815752c40 

2Excel Expands Diamond Survey Fleet Diamond's twin-engine aerial survey aircraft has once again proven popular, with another sale to 2Excel in the UK. The company opted for a DA62 Multi-Purpose Platform with a Trakka TC-375 camera and the Diades Marine C-Ranger 200 maritime radar, able to provide surveillance over marine and coastal environments. The DA62 MPP took pole position as a recon aircraft, combining a slow loiter speed and 10 hour endurance to provide the same data collection at a fraction of the cost.

Russian University to Open Aerospace Campus in China

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=63414d2f-b57f-458f-a5e4-3c4dd5b96668 

Ukraine War Plans Leak Prompts Pentagon Investigation - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/us/politics/ukraine-war-plan-russia.html 

The leaked documents do not provide specific battle plans but they offer a snapshot of time — the American and Ukrainian view, as of March 1, of what Ukrainian troops might need for the campaign.Credit...Daniel Berehulak/The New York Times

"#A321XLR - Cold weather tests" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/bUT1hK9uJIY 

FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/faa-says-leaky-faucets-are-a-safety-problem-on-boeing-787s/

 Boeing has had several production problems with its 787 Dreamliner planes over the last couple of years, and now you can add leaky lavatory faucets to the list.

It’s Official: The Re-Engined B-52 Will be the B-52J

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/re-engined-b-52-b-52j/ 

Former Antonov Director Charged With Negligence Over Mriya Destruction

https://simpleflying.com/former-antonov-director-charged-over-mriya-destruction/ 

How SaxonAir Is Using The Pipistrel Velis Electro To Make Its Training More Sustainable

https://simpleflying.com/saxonair-pipistrel-velis-electro-sustainable-training-interview/ 

Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/helicopters/airbus-helicopters-and-chinas-gdat-sign-for-50-h160-helicopters/ 

Cuban Migrants Land Safely in Key West on Motorized Hang Glider - AeroXplorer.com

https://aeroxplorer.com/articles/cuban-migrants-land-safely-in-key-west-on-motorized-hang-glider.php 

The two men had traveled over 145 kilometers (90 miles) from Cuba and had landed illegally. After the two entered the airport, they were taken into custody by Border Patrol. Luckily, there were no reported incidents or injuries, and operations were able to continue as normal.

How to Build ASW Air Combat Elements ARGs need an antisubmarine warfare capability—and not just for self-defense.

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/april/how-build-asw-air-combat-elements 

Guiding JUICE to Jupiter – learn about the technical mountains we had to climb

Europe's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer space probe, or JUICE for short, is embarking on a 5 billion kilometre trip to Jupiter to search for water on several of the gas giant's icy moons.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-04-guiding-juice-to-jupiter-learn-about-the-technical-mountains-we-had-to?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

New aircraft technologies. Part 7. Propulsion

Bjorn's Corner: 

The article discusses how developments in the next-generation airliner propulsion system will be the second most important area for... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/07/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-7-propulsion/ 

US Air Traffic Control Shortages Are Now Causing More Airlines To Cancel Flights

https://simpleflying.com/more-us-airlines-canceling-flights-atc-shortage/ 

De Havilland Canada Enters New Partnership With Fokker Services

https://simpleflying.com/de-havilland-canada-fokker-services-partnership/ 

Xwing submits certification plan for 100% pilotless flight technology

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/xwing-submits-certification-plan-for-100-pilotless-flight-technology/152787.article 

Autonomous aviation company Xwing is a step closer to certification of its 'Superpilot' technology – and to launching pilotless cargo operations.

Government auditor upholds Bell’s FLRAA win, denies Lockheed protest

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/government-auditor-upholds-bells-flraa-win-denies-lockheed-protest/152789.article

 More than three months after the US Army chose Bell to produce its new fleet of medium-lift helicopters, and independent auditor has denied a protest by rival Lockheed Martin, clearing Bell to proceed

Quiet Skies: Universities to Research Way to Reduce Aviation Noise

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/quiet-skies-universities-research-way-reduce-aviation-noise 

South Africa snake on plane: Deadly cobra in cockpit forces emergency landing - BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65188013 

EASA addresses potential A321 fuselage integrity issues - AeroTime

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/easa-issues-final-ad-addressing-potential-airbus-a321-fuselage-integrity-issues 

Navy Carrier-Based Drones Will Be Able To Be Controlled By The Air Force

FranticGoat

In a future fight, control of advanced drones belonging to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force could be passed back and forth between assets from either service as the situation demands. Uncrewed platforms are set to make up the majority of the Navy's future carrier air wings, with up to 60 percent of all aircraft on each flattop eventually being pilotless.

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/navy-carrier-based-drones-will-be-able-to-be-controlled-by-the-air-force 

How Rolls-Royce Contributes To Urban & Regional Air Mobility Programs

Rolls-Royce is committed to the urban and regional air mobility programs expected to disrupt the existing ground transport market. The air mobility programs also extend to individual passenger and cargo transport using electric vehicles. Rolls-Royce leverages its experience with electrical and engine technology in contributing toward future electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. The future of air mobility programs will be based on electric or hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems

https://simpleflying.com/rolls-royce-urban-regional-mobility-programs-contribution/ 

Boeing’s ForeFlight Acquires Flight Debriefing Software Provider CloudAhoy

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131240 

Airship developer Flying Whales picks Honeywell 1MW generator for power system

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/airship-developer-flying-whales-picks-honeywell-1mw-generator-for-power-system/152769.article 

Saab flies updated fourth GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for the UAE

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/saab-flies-updated-fourth-globaleye-surveillance-aircraft-for-the-uae/152772.article 

Airbus and China aviation industry sign next phase in partnership, including expansion of Tianjin’s A320 FAL

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-airbus-and-china-aviation-industry-sign-next-phase-in-partnership?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

U.S. Air Force awards Boeing KC-46A upgrade contract

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/05/u-s-air-force-awards-boeing-kc-46a-upgrade-contract/ 

Mk-II Aurora suborbital spaceplane makes first rocket-powered flights

https://newatlas.com/space/dawn-aerospace-mk-ii-aurora-first-rocket-flights/ 

H2Fly prepares for pioneering liquid hydrogen flight tests

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/h2fly-liquid-hydrogen-flight/ 

Horizon Aircraft successfully completes wind tunnel transition flight testing

https://50skyshades.com/news/manufacturer/horizon-aircraft-successfully-completes-wind-tunnel-transition-flight-testing 

Ver "Rocket-Powered Flight Achieved from Dawn's Mk-II Aurora Spaceplane" en YouTube

https://youtu.be/5mJ1JLF0xGI 

Dawn Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone towards its mission to redefine access to space with reliable, rapidly reusable and sustainable space transport.

We successfully flew the Mk-II Aurora under rocket power for the first time in March 2023.

NTSB Says Midair Pilot Overshot Pattern Turns - AVweb

The NTSB has cited airmanship and an air traffic control failure in the midair collision of a Cirrus SR22 and a Key Lime Air Swearingen SA226TC at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado on May 12, 2021. The board found that the Cirrus pilot was going at least 50 knots over the recommended speed as he prepared to land. As a result, he overshot his turns from downwind to base to final by so much he ended up crossing the extended centerline of the adjacent parallel runway. T

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/ntsb-says-midair-pilot-overshot-pattern-turns/ 

Roadmap on Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) proposed by EASA | EASA

Press release

https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/roadmap-higher-airspace-operations-hao-proposed-easa 

EASA has published a 'Proposal for a Roadmap on Higher Airspace Operations (HAO)' exploring the challenges of future operations in the airspace above FL550. 

As HAO may pose safety, security and environmental risks, EASA created a Task Force composed of European Member States, the European Defence Agency (EDA) and Eurocontrol. This Roadmap summarises the work undertaken by the task force team in the last two years to ensure a uniform approach to safety, security and sustainability of air transport in the EU also in this domain. 

The document was delivered to the European Commission on March 10, 2023. It recommends a number of progressive actions, focussing initially on studies, tests and demonstrators, supported by the concept of regulatory sandboxes to allow the first higher airspace operations (not yet existing at large scale in Europe) while learning from these to optimally design the future regulatory framework.
  

Proposal for a Roadmap on Higher Space Operations (HAO)