jueves, 31 de agosto de 2023

Drone attack on Russian airport near Estonia border: official


A Russian airport near the border with Estonia came under drone attack, the local governor said on Wednesday, with reports that planes were damaged. Regional governor Mikhail Vedernikov, who said he was at the scene of the attack, posted a video on Telegram of a massive fire, with the sounds of explosions and sirens in the background. A drone attack "has been repelled in Pskov airport,"



Russia Pulls Out Of The CR929 Widebody Program

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has officially shifted its involvement in the CRAIC CR929 program from being a joint-venture partner to assuming the role of a key supplier.


https://simpleflying.com/russia-pulls-out-of-the-cr929-widebody-program/ 

Boom Supersonic Advances Flight Preparations for XB-1

The world's first independently developed supersonic jet, XB-1 completes key milestones and progresses towards first flight




https://boomsupersonic.com/flyby/boom-supersonic-advances-flight-preparations-for-xb-1 

Boeing finds new 737 MAX defect, threatening delivery target

The latest defect issue for Boeing's cash-cow jet isn't a safety threat. But it's another complication as Boeing speeds the pace of manufacturing 737 MAXs.



https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-finds-new-737-max-defect-delaying-some-deliveries/


XTI Seeks Inpixon Merger To Fund TriFan VTOL Aircraft

XTI needs more funding to step up the development of a VTOL aircraft it says can compete with both existing business aircraft and helicopters and eVTOL vehicles


https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-08-17/xti-seeks-inpixon-merger-fund-trifan-vtol-aircraft 

European Charter Group Backs Vaeridion Electric Aircraft

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-08-18/european-charter-group-backs-vaeridion-electric-aircraft 

Charter group ASL has agreed to provide technical and market input for Vaeridion's plans to bring an all-electric sub-regional aircraft to market by 2030.

Zapata's long-range, buy 'n' fly eVTOL aircraft is a turbine hybrid

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/zapata-airscooter-evtol/ 

Indeed, Zapata has partnered with ONERA, the French Aerospace Lab, and the French Defense Agency to develop its own turbine engines, so it's probably an in-house engine.

Boeing Delivers MD90 for Conversion into NASA’s New Truss-Braced Wing configuration

Key modifications by Boeing to the MD-90 will include replacing its wings with a new pair that will be thinner and extra-long, stabilized by diagonal struts. The design concept, known as the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing configuration, promises to be more fuel efficient than today's best-in-class commercial aircraft. 



https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/boeing-transports-aircraft-for-conversion-into-nasa-s-new-x-plane 

Second high-profile test flight crash rocks eVTOL industry

Leading UK eVTOL company Vertical Aerospace has suffered an expensive-looking setback just weeks into its off-tether flight test program. Its VX4 air taxi prototype reportedly hit the deck from about 20 ft up, snapping a wing and making quite a mess.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/vertical-aerospace-evtol-crash/ 

DARPA taps RTX to attune AI decisions to human values

https://www.robodaily.com/m/reports/DARPA_taps_RTX_to_attune_AI_decisions_to_human_values_999.html 


RTX's BBN division received a contract award to support DARPA's "In The Moment" program. ITM aims to develop the foundations needed for algorithms that are trusted to independently make decisions in scenarios like mass casualty triage and disaster relief, where complex and rapid decisions are needed in dynamic situations where there is often no human consensus and no clear right answer

Pontifications: Freighter outlook for the next 20 years


The cargo conversion market faces the prospect of oversupply of certain types, the consulting firm IBA said last week in a webcast. The aftermarket conversion of Boeing 737-800s is already at 60... Read More


Bjorn’s Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 25. Efficient development



We have described a number of technological advances that can be used to make the next-generation airliners more efficient and, thus, more environmentally friendly. Part of developing more efficient next-generation aircraft is... Read More

Crise des lanceurs européens : l’ESA reporte à nouveau le vol inaugural de la fusée Ariane 6, en 2024

L'Agence spatiale européenne (ESA) a annoncé le report du lancement de la fusée remplaçante d'Ariane 5 pour 2024. Ariane 6 devait initialement voler dès 2020 avant d'être reporté une première fois en 2023… Et maintenant une deuxième fois. Des retards qui ne sont pas sans conséquences pour l'Europe. Suite aux déboires du lanceur Vega-C, l'Europe n'a plus de fusée disponible pour le moment.



https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/crise-des-lanceurs-europeens-l-esa-reporte-a-nouveau-le-vol-inaugural-de-la-fusee-ariane-6-en-2024-972554.html 

Vertical VX4 eVTOL damaged in flight testing incident - Pilot

Although the company have yet to comment on the incident, an airfield source claims the VX4 was performing unmanned inflight shutdowns as part of its ongoing testing programme…


https://pilotweb.aero/news/vertical-vx4-evtol-damaged-in-flight-testing-incident/ 

El uso de las aeronaves como medio anti-incendios

Resumen de entradas sobre el nacimiento de los medios aéreos anti incendios:

Tres artículos sobre el nacimiento del helicóptero bombero:
En cuanto aviones hay dos filosofías

El hidroavión más conocido en España es el de Canadair, el primer avión diseñado específicamente como avión anti incendios, esta es la historia de su desarrollo, y así es por dentro, más en detalle

Y no deberíais dejar pasar la oportunidad de escuchar en podcast la entrevista a un ex piloto del 43 Grupo.

En cuanto a los últimos desarrollos, tal vez el más sorprendente es el AG600M de origen chino, con capacidad de carga de 12 toneladas de agua, y que se espera que entre en servicio en breve.

Otros desarrollos son el de Embraer para convertir su C-390, y el de Airbus con su A400M, el de Embraer es un sistema MAFFS como el montado por los Hércules, mientras que el del A400M presenta algunas diferencias.

En cuanto a helicópteros, tal vez el desarrollo más peculiar sea el de Coulson y su Chinook, que puede cargar casi el doble que el Canadair CL215T/415, especialmente porque pretenden utilizarlo en operaciones nocturnas, o los desarrollos no tripulados de Erickson.

Sea como sea, esperamos que este verano no tengan que ser los protagonistas de muchas noticias.


Red Flag Expands Out Into The Pacific With An Eye On China

"We've expanded our training with the Navy to include maritime training... [at] similar distances that we might see in a Pacific fight, [and] that actually goes over water and poses those new challenges that flying sorties over exposed ocean does provide"

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/red-
flag-expands-out-into-the-pacific-with-eye-on-china 

Boeing reveals 737 MAX sales breakdown for the first time

Boeing gave the sales breakdown for various MAX models, revealing good sales for the MAX 10. In July, Boeing delivered 43 jets and finalized 52 net new orders



https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-reveals-737-max-sales-breakdown-for-the-first-time/



Uncrewed Traffic Management Pioneer Kick-starts Advanced Air Mobility in Asia

Singapore-based Heron AirBridge is one of several uncrewed air traffic management specialists working to establish the infrastructure needed to support eVTOL air services.


https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2023-08-07/uncrewed-traffic-management-pioneer-works-kick-start-advanced 

While Earth days get longer, NASA finds Mars days are getting shorter

One day on Mars is about 37 minutes longer than an Earth day – but it seems both planets are working to fix the gap. Data from NASA's InSight lander have revealed Martian days are getting ever so slightly shorter, and scientists aren't sure why.

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https://newatlas.com/space/nasa-insight-mars-days-shorter/ 

[Rusia] SSJ-New model undergoes aerodynamic flutter analysis

Irkut's SSJ-New, the successor to the Superjet 100, is undergoing aeroelasticity testing as part of the preparation for the aircraft's maiden flight.

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ssj-new-model-undergoes-aerodynamic-flutter-analysis/154438.article 

Mid-air collision on SoCal fire kills three

A Cal Fire observation helicopter crashed east of Los Angeles on Sunday evening after a midair collision with another firefighting helicopter, killing three crew members aboard. The Bell 407 collided with a Sikorsky S-64E, 


https://fireaviation.com/2023/08/07/mid-air-collision-on-socal-fire-kills-three/ 

NASA to set a CADRE of autonomous rovers loose on the Moon

Not satisfied with sending rovers to other worlds one at a time, NASA is sending three miniature robots to the Moon in 2024 as part of the Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) project. The goal is to see how such explorers can work as a team without direct control from Earth.

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https://newatlas.com/space/nasa-autonomous-rovers-moon/ 

Samson Sky announces record breaking sales for Switchblade flying car.

This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 US states. In addition to Reservations, over 100 vehicles have been pre-purchased by those wanting to gain the earliest delivery positions.


https://50skyshades.com/news/manufacturer/samson-sky-announces-record-breaking-sales-for-switchblade-flying-car?fbclid=IwAR0J5-xX1XP-vugOwzKChKCqoqPw5jh6sQQLLTv3ew5ywV3pJsTlaUfln1I 

viernes, 4 de agosto de 2023

GA-ASI Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation

 On August 1, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif.

The ability to take off and land on unimproved surfaces demonstrates Mojave’s departure from traditional fixed-wing aircraft’s dependance on prepared runways. This new capability provides greater versatility and allows the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations.

 

 https://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-mojave-stol-uas-completes-first-dirt-operation

 

https://youtu.be/w3SQ50wxvCY

 

 

 

jueves, 3 de agosto de 2023

China imposes export curbs on critical metals, drones


Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday, a day after Beijing imposed curbs on the foreign sales of some drones. The Biden administration has in recent months stepped up measures to restrict Chinese companies'



Voyager Space and Airbus Announce Joint Venture to Build and Operate a commercial space station

An agreement, between Airbus and Voyager, paving the way for a transatlantic joint venture to develop, build, and operate Starlab, a commercial space station planned to succeed the International Space Station.


https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-08-voyager-space-and-airbus-announce-joint-venture-to-build-and?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

BMW Group, Airbus and Quantinuum Collaborate to Fast-Track Sustainable Mobility Research Using Cutting-Edge Quantum Computers

Airbus, BMW Group and Quantinuum, world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow to speed up future research using quantum computers to simulate quantum systems, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells.


https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-08-bmw-group-airbus-and-quantinuum-collaborate-to-fast-track?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Air New Zealand seeks airports to trial zero-emissions route

The Kiwi national carrier is looking to fly an electric, hydrogen or hybrid aircraft on a cargo-only demonstrator route by 2026, and expects to make an announcement around the type of aircraft it will be using by early next year.


https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/08/air-new-zealand-seeks-airports-for-trial-zero-emissions-route/ 

miércoles, 2 de agosto de 2023

RNZAF NH90 helicopter flying temporarily paused - New Zealand Defence Force

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) paused flying of its NH90 medium utility helicopters for 48 hours from yesterday morning as it does a risk assessment after the crash of the Australian Army MRH90 Taipan helicopter.


https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/rnzaf-nh90-helicopter-flying-temporarily-paused/