viernes, 30 de junio de 2023
Airbus Helicopters H160 granted FAA certification
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft's development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market.
NASA's laser communications relay: a year of experimentation
NASA's laser communications relay: a year of experimentation https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASAs_laser_communications_relay_a_year_of_experimentation_999.html
France tests hypersonic glider for first time
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/France_tests_hypersonic_glider_for_first_time_source_999.html
France has for the first time tested a hypersonic glide vehicle, a warhead that defies interception thanks to its unpredictable trajectory, a source with knowledge of the test said Tuesday. The speed of HGVs can exceed Mach 5, or 6,000 kilometres per hour (3,730 mph). The technology is being developed or deployed by a small number of countries that includes China, Russia and the United State
Bjorn’s Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 19. Supersonic drag
Leeham News: In our discussions about the drag of an airliner, we now cover the most complex drag type, Wave drag, or the drag created when the air goes from subsonic to supersonic flow.... Read More
Skyryse Ramps Up Automated Flight Tests with R66 Helo
The California-based startup has been testing its FlightOS system in a Robinson R44 light helicopter since 2018 and on an R66 testbed since last year. Now the company has launched a full flight-test campaign using the R66, the first aircraft for which it plans to obtain a supplemental type certificate (STC) for FlightOS from the FAA.
RTX STEP-Tech demonstrator completes first engine run and electrical system integration test
RTX's STEP-Tech demonstrator is intended for rapid prototyping of distributed propulsion concepts applicable to a wide range of next generation applications, including advanced air mobility vehicles, high-speed eVTOL and blended wing body aircraft.
France, Germany, and Japan join forces for Martian moon rover mission
At the Paris Air Show, the space agencies of France, Germany and Japan signed an agreement that will allow a robotic Franco-German rover aboard Japan's Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) mission and land it on the surface of the Martian moon Phobos.
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Virgin Galactic Completes Inaugural Commercial Spaceflight | Virgin Galactic
Second successful spaceflight in two
months
'Galactic 01' spaceflight carried 13 research
payloads and three crew members from the
Italian Air Force and the National Research
Council of Italy
'Galactic 02,' a commercial spaceflight for
private astronauts, is scheduled for August
with monthly flights to space planned
thereafter
MRJ Museum Closure Announcement | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries]"
The MRJ Museum, which is currently under temporary closure, will close permanently on June 30, 2023. This decision was taken in light of termination of the SpaceJet development program. We wish to thank everyone for their interest and support over the years.
FAA International Flight Test Demonstration Takes Off | Federal Aviation Administration
Using Trajectory Based Operations (TBO), countries shared the aircraft's trajectory, and air traffic experts from each country sequenced the flights' routes to achieve the optimal flight path across multiple regions. Controllers factored in conditions such as weather, air traffic and airspace closures.
TBO uses precise aircraft trajectory data (latitude, longitude, altitude and time) to show where the aircraft expects to be on its route from takeoff to touchdown. Aircraft fly precise flight paths with seamless information exchange between air and ground systems.
jueves, 29 de junio de 2023
Euclid, the space telescope aiming to unlock the secrets of the Universe
ESA's Euclid mission will explore the dark matter and dark energy of the Universe. The Airbus-built telescope will capture light of galaxies that are ten billion years old.
A400M in Sudan: Playing a crucial role in the evacuation of foreign citizens | Airbus
The four founding nations of Airbus -France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom- relied on the A400M for evacuating their nationals and other foreign citizens from Sudan, in a complex and very critical situation
Boeing Completes T-7A First Flight With U.S. Air Force
Milestone marks the start of the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the program
Aurora Swiss Aerospace Celebrates 10 Years of Revolutionizing Autonomous and Sustainable Flight - Aurora Flight Sciences
Throughout its history, the office has developed deep expertise in areas such as autonomy, lightweight structures, urban air mobility, and electric propulsion. Aurora originally opened the facility to support the company's Centaur optionally piloted aircraft (OPA) and its services contract with armasuisse, Switzerland's Federal Office for Defense Procurement. Centaur integrates piloted, remotely piloted, and hybrid flight capabilities into a twin engine aircraft.
miércoles, 28 de junio de 2023
Airbus e Hidrógeno en el Paris Air Show (Le Bourget)
Airbus e Hidrógeno en el Paris Air Show (Le Bourget)
https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-e-hidrogeno-en-el-paris-air-show-le-bourget/
martes, 27 de junio de 2023
NASA to end all-electric X-57 programme without flying prototype
NASA is to end its experimental X-57 all-electric aircraft project without flying the prototype airframe, citing a shortage of time to address technical issues
FAA Issues G-1 for Lilium Jet, making Lilium only eVTOL manufacturer with EASA and FAA certification basis for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft - Lilium
- G-1 award confirms Lilium's strategy of pursuing dual certification of the Lilium Jet to enable entry into service in key markets globally
- FAA G-1 is a critical milestone in the FAA cross-validation process, establishing airworthiness and environmental requirements necessary to achieve FAA Type Certificate Validation
- Lilium remains on track towards achieving Type Certification with EASA in late 2025
lunes, 26 de junio de 2023
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miércoles, 21 de junio de 2023
Turkish arms makers' export ambition on display at Paris Air Show
Turkish arms makers' export ambition on display at Paris Air Show https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Turkish_arms_makers_export_ambition_on_display_at_Paris_Air_Show_999.html
Piaggio Claims 18 Potential Buyers
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-06-20/piaggio-claims-18-potential-buyers
Piaggio's extraordinary commissioners received 18 expressions of interest for the purchase of Piaggio Aerospace and hope to sell the company by year end.
martes, 20 de junio de 2023
The new engine design touted to power the successor to Boeing’s 737 MAX
Airbus and Boeing are each helping with tests of a radical new engine design with an open fan being developed by CFM International, making it a prime candidate to power the next generation of all new airplanes in the mid-to-late 2030s. The new engine with a giant open fan would change the look […]
lunes, 19 de junio de 2023
Kawasaki joins VoltAero to present a sensible hybrid aircraft
VoltAero showed its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid test aircraft today at the Pairs Air Show, as it announced Kawasaki as the partner in realizing its rather different hybrid propulsion system.... Read More
domingo, 18 de junio de 2023
Portuguese firm to provide drones to Ukraine through British-led fund
Portuguese drone manufacturer Tekever has told Defense News it will provide some of its long-endurance systems to Kyiv to support land and maritime operations, a move bankrolled by the United Kingdom's International Fund for Ukraine.
Boeing sees $8 trillion jet market as climate reshapes travel
Boeing Co. predicts airlines around the world will add 42,595 jets over the next two decades, even as concerns over climate change affect the way consumers travel.
Diamond’s DART-750 Makes First Flight - FLYING Magazine
New aerobatic trainer from Diamond Aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-series powerplant.
sábado, 17 de junio de 2023
Walsh slams ‘unacceptable’ engine durability issues and flags airline frustration
IATA director general Willie Walsh says he has been shocked by the durability levels of current-generation engines, which are "way, way lower than anything I have experienced in my career."
CFM’s RISE demonstrator moving from ‘paper engine into real parts and real tests’
CFM International has begun manufacturing parts for its first RISE open-fan demonstrator as it ramps up component testing for the new powerplant.
Belgian Minister of Mobility wants to ban short-haul flights within Belgium
The Belgian Minister of Mobility, Georges Gilkinet, is proposing a ban on short-haul flights that take off and land within Belgium. Although the impact on CO2 emissions would be limited, Gilkinet wants to address what he calls an "ecological absurdity."
MQ-4C Triton test bed show targeting capability during Northern Edge 2023
The Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft delivers unprecedented maritime awareness.
The Northrop Grummans MQ-4C Triton flying test bed recently completed a demonstration of persistent long-range targeting during this year's Northern Edge 2023 military training exercise.
Northrop Grumman upgrades nuclear war 'Doomsday Plane' for US Navy
In an unpleasant reminder of the state of the world, Northrop Grumman has delivered the first refitted E-6B Mercury 'Doomsday Plane' that acts as a flying command center to control the launch of America's nuclear forces in the event of World War III.
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Israel's Rafael shows off home-grown hypersonic missile interceptor
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has taken the wraps off "Sky Sonic," its advanced system for intercepting hostile hypersonic missiles traveling five times the speed of sound that will make its public debut at next week's Paris Air Show.
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Whisper Aero claims radical advance in quiet, efficient electric jets
Whisper Aero says its electric aircraft propulsion systems are "20% more efficient and 100x quieter than anything else on the market." They're designed for drones, planes and possibly eVTOLs, and there's also a funky-looking concept plane.
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jueves, 15 de junio de 2023
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martes, 13 de junio de 2023
Tecnam pauses P-Volt on battery concerns
Italian airframer Tecnam has paused development of its all-electric P-Volt aircraft citing a lack of certainty around improvements in battery performance to deliver a "viable" product
US Air Force Plans Drones with Commercially Available Components – UAS VISION
The drones are part of an effort to buy cheaper aircraft and field them faster using components already available through commercial vendors. The Air Force plans to buy 1,000 to 2,000 modular, unmanned drones to accompany its next generation of fighter planes.
EASA finalises guidelines on noise measurements for drones below 600 kg | EASA
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/news/easa-finalises-guidelines-noise-measurements-drones-below-600-kg
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pleased to announce the release of its guidelines to establish the noise levels of drones below 600 kg, which aim at providing harmonized procedures to measure the noise of drones used in the low and medium-risk operations of the 'specific' category.
This release expands on the initial public consultation phase, after collecting around 90 comments from UAS manufacturers, operators, academia and national aviation authorities.
In addition to the guidelines, EASA is also providing a template for a typical noise report that applicants or declarants can use to submit noise data, as well as a self-explanatory spreadsheet assisting the noise adjustment procedures.
If you wish to measure and report UAS noise levels according to these procedures, please submit the data to noise@easa.europa.eu with the [UAS Noise] mention in the email subject.
lunes, 12 de junio de 2023
BRITTEN-NORMAN GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO UK AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING - Britten-Norman
New manufacturing jigs are in place at Britten-Norman's Bembridge facility in preparation for production output increase
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman reveals plans to increase production rates and to repatriate aircraft production to its historic home in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The move is a major change for the British SME which has been manufacturing its aircraft in Eastern Europe since the late 1960s.
Australian 9th Sqn will be equipped with MQ4C Tritons, complementing Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon.
9 Squadron will reform in 92 Wing Surveillance and Response Group. The headquarters will be located at RAAF Base Edinburgh and most Triton operations will occur from RAAF Base Tindal.
Triton will form part of Australia's maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability, complementing Air Force's P-8A Poseidon.
Flying Whales: The Program Looking To Reshape Cargo Flights With Rigid Airships
Flying Whales is a French company that proposed using rigid airships to carry heavy load cargo to and from isolated hard-to-reach areas. Before we talk about the company proper, it is best to explain what a rigid airship is.
sábado, 10 de junio de 2023
EcoPulse demonstrator takes shape ahead of Paris Airshow
EcoPulse is a Distributed Hybrid-Electric Propulsion aircraft demonstrator jointly developed by Airbus, Daher and Safran. Based on Daher's TBM light-aircraft platform, this project kick-started in 2019 with an announcement at Le Bourget, supported by CORAC* (the French Civil Aviation Research Council) and co-funded by the French Government* and the EU*.
New aircraft technologies. Part 16. Airframe with lower induced drag
Bjorn's Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 16. Airframe with lower induced drag https://leehamnews.com/2023/06/09/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-16-airframe-with-lower-induced-drag/
Evidence for Large Increases in Clear‐Air Turbulence Over the Past Four Decades - Prosser - 2023 - Geophysical Research Letters - Wiley Online Library
Turbulence is unpleasant to fly through in an aircraft. Strong turbulence can even injure air passengers and flight attendants. An invisible form called clear-air turbulence (CAT) is predicted to become more frequent because of climate change. Here we analyze modern atmospheric data based on four decades of observations (1979–2020) to investigate whether CAT has already started to increase. We use 21 different turbulence calculations to ensure our results are as reliable as possible. We find clear evidence of large CAT increases in various places around the world at aircraft cruising altitudes since satellites began observing the atmosphere. For example, at a typical point over the North Atlantic, the upward trend is such that the strongest category of CAT was 55% more frequent in 2020 than 1979. Our study represents the best evidence yet that CAT has increased over the past four decades, consistent with the expected effects of climate change.
viernes, 9 de junio de 2023
EcoPulse demonstrator takes shape ahead of Paris Airshow | Airbus
EcoPulse is a Distributed Hybrid-Electric Propulsion aircraft demonstrator jointly developed by Airbus, Daher and Safran. Based on Daher's TBM light-aircraft platform, this project kick-started in 2019 with an announcement at Le Bourget, supported by CORAC* (the French Civil Aviation Research Council) and co-funded by the French Government* and the EU*.
jueves, 8 de junio de 2023
[España] COMET Ingeniería obtiene la certificación DOA (Organización de Diseño) de la Agencia Europea de Seguridad Aérea
· Se convierte así en una de las 23 empresas en España con este título, y la única de toda la provincia Valencia.
· El certificado DOA EASA.21J.812 permite a COMET realizar modificaciones o reparaciones en aviones y helicópteros.
· La empresa valenciana está, además, en proceso de obtener la certificación POA (Organización de Producción), ampliando así, aún más, su cartera de servicios.
Junio 2023.- COMET Ingeniería, empresa líder en el sector aeroespacial en la Comunidad Valenciana, ha obtenido la certificación DOA (Design Organization Approval) otorgada por la Agencia Europea de Seguridad Aérea (EASA). Gracias a este certificado, COMET amplia notablemente su cartera de servicios, ya que, según la normativa europea vigente, toda actividad desarrollada en el ámbito del diseño de modificaciones o reparación de elementos embarcados en aeronaves que operen o sobrevuelen territorio europeo, debe ser realizada por entidades que cuenten con esta certificación.
Además, este logro sitúa a COMET en un selecto grupo de empresas -poco más de 330 en todo el mundo– que cuentan con dicho certificado y, por tanto, que están habilitadas para desempeñar estas competencias. De ellas, sólo 23 se encuentran en España, y únicamente cuatro en la Comunidad Valenciana, siendo COMET Ingeniería la primera en conseguirlo de la provincia de Valencia.
Garantía de calidad y nuevas competencias
La certificación DOA EASA.21J.812 es un distintivo de excelencia y calidad en el ámbito de la ingeniería aeronáutica. Requiere cumplir rigurosos estándares de competencia técnica, capacidad de diseño y desarrollo, así como demostrar una gestión sobresaliente de la calidad y la seguridad en proyectos aeronáuticos. La obtención de esta certificación confirma la posición de liderazgo de COMET Ingeniería, y reafirma su compromiso con la excelencia en todas sus operaciones.
Además. gracias a este nuevo logro, COMET Ingeniería adquiere un papel más integral en el diseño y desarrollo aeronáutico, concretamente ampliando sus competencias en modificaciones menores y reparación de aviones (CS 23) y helicópteros (CS 27 y CS 29), en todo lo concerniente a estructuras, fuselajes, alas, empenaje o soportes para equipamientos externos, en la cabina de pilotaje o en la bodega de carga, etc.
Un gran equipo multidisciplinar en continua evolución
La certificación DOA emitida por EASA no sólo es un logro para COMET Ingeniería, sino también una muestra del talento y la dedicación de su equipo de profesionales altamente capacitados. Y es que, COMET Ingeniería se distingue por su compromiso continuo con la investigación y el desarrollo, así como por la formación constante de su equipo, para impulsar la innovación en la industria espacial.
Por eso, la certificación DOA marca un nuevo capítulo en la historia de la empresa, al tiempo que abre nuevas oportunidades para seguir avanzando en el campo de la ingeniería aeroespacial.
Sin embargo, lejos de conformarse con esta nueva capacitación, COMET Ingeniería se encuentra en proceso para lograr el certificado POA que la permita también hacer frente a procesos de producción.
NASA research gathers key radar data for autonomous air cargo delivery
NASA research gathers key radar data for autonomous air cargo delivery https://www.spacewar.com/reports/NASA_research_gathers_key_radar_data_for_autonomous_air_cargo_delivery_999.html
China releases 5-meter-resolution broadband multi-spectral satellite dataset
China releases 5-meter-resolution broadband multi-spectral satellite dataset https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_releases_5_meter_resolution_broadband_multi_spectral_satellite_dataset_999.html
European Consortium of Space and Telecom companies invites start-ups to submit a request for interest to participate in the IRIS² Programme
European Consortium of Space and Telecom companies invites start-ups to submit a request for interest to participate in the IRIS² Programme https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/news/2023-06-european-consortium-of-space-and-telecom-companies-invites-start-ups-to?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
Dedrone Defense launches DedroneTactical for C-sUAS solutions
Dedrone Defense launches DedroneTactical for C-sUAS solutions https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2851/dedrone-defense-launches-dedronetactical-for-c-suas-solutions
Airbus launches drone pilot training programme in India
Airbus will offer drone pilot training courses in India, addressing the skilling requirements of a growing industry.
FAA Proposes Pilot Training Requirements and Operational Rules for Powered-Lift Aircraft
Another key step toward safe integration of advanced air mobility.
Boeing accused of stealing tech for tools used on rockets, space station
A small aerospace equipment maker that partnered with Boeing in the past has accused the company of stealing technology for proprietary tools.