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


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


https://simpleflying.com/seventh-freedom-of-the-air-guide/ 

martes, 28 de noviembre de 2023

Airbus realiza una segunda prueba de repostaje autónomo de UAVs

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-realiza-una-segunda-prueba-de-repostaje-autonomo-en-huelva/

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/

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/ 

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...

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/11/spacelab-1-a-model-for-international-cooperation/ 

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. 

https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/232384-bell-selected-for-phase-1a-of-darpa-speed-and-runway-independent-technologies-sprint-x-plane-program 

domingo, 26 de noviembre de 2023

Russian drones hit Kyiv in 'most massive' UAV assault on capital since start of war



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…

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


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 […]

https://www.aviation24.be/railways/no-eurostar-service-between-amsterdam-and-london-for-6-months-in-2024/ 

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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https://newatlas.com/military/lockheed-martin-short-range-test-long-range-missile/ 

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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https://newatlas.com/space/better-rotors-higher-heights-nasa-ingenuity/ 

martes, 21 de noviembre de 2023

Soviet-Era M-55 Spy Plane May Be Headed To Support The War In Ukraine

Developed in Soviet times as a high-altitude surveillance aircraft, the M-55 Mystic-B recently appeared carrying a signals intelligence pod. 


https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/soviet-era-m-55-spy-plane-may-be-headed-to-war-in-ukraine 

North Korea tells Japan satellite launch as soon as Wednesday



North Korea has issued formal notice of a satellite launch as early as Wednesday, Japan said, with Pyongyang's third attempt to put a military eye in the sky coming after it likely received technical help from Russia in exchange for arms transfers. North Korea's previous efforts to put a spy satellite into orbit in May and August both failed, and Seoul, Tokyo and Washington have repeatedly …

Electra completes world’s first hybrid-electric eSTOL flight

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Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced today that it has successfully completed the first flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch, a hybrid-electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft

SMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A320neo Family aircraft

Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered a further 60 A320neo Family aircraft taking its total orders for the type to nearly 340 aircraft purchased directly from Airbus



https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-11-smbc-aviation-capital-orders-60-a320neo-family-aircraft?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Strategic alliance unlocks long-range drone operations over North Sea and regional airports in Belgium

A skeyes press release today announces a collaboration between the national air traffic authority, skeyes, and the West Flanders Development Agency (POM West Flanders) to enable longer-range drone flights (Beyond Visual Line of Sight – BVLOS) over the North Sea and between regional airports in Ostend-Bruges and Kortrijk-Wevelgem. This partnership aims to optimise airspace, develop […]

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https://www.aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/skeyes/strategic-alliance-unlocks-long-range-drone-operations-over-north-sea-and-regional-airports-in-belgium/ 

Helicopters: FAA Grants Approval for Thales AStar 4-axis Autopilot

The Thales StableLight four-axis autopilot has received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for installation in Airbus Helicopters AS350/H125s. StandardAero partnered with Thales to develop the StableLight STC.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-11-20/faa-grants-approval-thales-astar-4-axis-autopilot 

Hypersonix to use ‘digital twin’ spaceplane simulation

A new deal will see the ACT-based Nominal Systems make a "digital twin" of the 3.5-metre-long demonstrator vehicle alongside replicating conditions outside of the aircraft


https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/11/hypersonix-to-use-digital-twin-spaceplane-simulation/ 

Boeing Shifts Toward Production of MH-139A Grey Wolf



Boeing delivered the final Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) aircraft to the U.S. Air Force in October

EASA to assess effects of climate change on air travel


Impacts of climate change on air travel, such as increased turbulence and extreme weather, will be studied as part of a new initiative launched by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).



Boeing beats Airbus in order tallies at Dubai Airshow thanks to widebody jetliner demand




By Dan Catchpole Subscription Required Nov. 20, 2023 © Leeham News: Boeing dominated the Dubai Airshow, racking up 313 orders—232 firm and 81 non-firm. Meanwhile, Airbus garnered only 86 orders, as of Friday, the last day of the... Read More


Unruly passenger ordered to pay €36K in restitution to American Airlines

A very expensive trip for passenger Cayla Farris, for her behavior on board an American Airlines domestic flight between Phoenix and Hawaii on 13 February 2022. During the particular flight, she began using profanity and threatened the crew and fellow passengers. Enough for the captain to turn back to Phoenix. Farris, who pleaded guilty in […]


https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/unruly-passenger-ordered-to-pay-e36k-in-restitution-to-american-airlines/ 

viernes, 17 de noviembre de 2023

RAF's Protector flies in the UK for the first time | Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force's newest aircraft has taken its first flight in the UK. 

The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Protector RG Mk1, a remotely piloted aircraft system, took to the skies from RAF Waddington, marking another important milestone in the delivery of the surveillance, intelligence, and precision strike aircraft to the front line.


https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/rafs-protector-flies-in-the-uk-for-the-first-time/ 

Mojave uncrewed air system successfully flown from HMS Prince of Wales | Navy Lookout

A General Atomics Mojave Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) drone has taken off and safely landed back on board HMS Prince of Wales in the first trial of its kind conducted off the east coast of the United States on 15th November.


https://www.navylookout.com/mojave-uncrewed-air-system-successfully-flown-from-hms-prince-of-wales/ 

Secret X-Plane Program Explored Future Tech For Next-Generation Air Dominance Program

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall revealed details about the highly classified project and the closely related  Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Three years ago, the then Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and [...]



https://theaviationist.com/2023/11/16/secret-x-plane-program/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=secret-x-plane-program 

Customer competition concerns will rule out open-rotor engines for narrowbodies: MTU programme chief

MTU Aero Engines is convinced that the dynamics of the narrowbody market are likely to prevent an open-rotor design from being adopted on a future single-aisle due to the need to preserve customer choice.



https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/customer-competition-concerns-will-rule-out-open-rotor-engines-for-narrowbodies-mtu-programme-chief/155889.article 

Air Nostrum Commits To Operating Electric Aircraft

Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum has committed to buying 10 electric propulsion retrofit kits from Dovetail Electric Aviation. The companies announced the agreement on November 15 at the Dubai Airshow, but they have yet to specify which aircraft will be converted to either battery- or hydrogen-electric power.


https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-11-16/spanish-airline-commits-operating-electric-aircraft 

miércoles, 15 de noviembre de 2023

Valdor Aircraft brings the legendary De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver back to life


This project is part of a sustainability initiative designed to extend the Beaver's lifespan by several decades. The Supplemental Type Certificate recently granted by Transport Canada allows for the replacement of the Beaver's original piston engines with high-performance turboprop engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada, along with the installation of BX wings, built entirely at the Val-d'Or plant. The ambitious retrofit program meets Transport Canada' latest requirements, and to achieve this, many of the Beaver's original systems and features have been modified and upgraded.

https://50skyshades.com/news/manufacturer/valdor-aircraft-brings-the-legendary-de-havilland-canada-dhc-2-beaver-back-to-life?fbclid=IwAR2-CCBv1mDyJDpRCu0msKucwI7FjSXQy9MuzpKTsqDySDQK1r54qIkeneg 

AeroVironment's JUMP 20 UAS completes maritime takeoff & landing



AeroVironment, Inc announced the company's JUMP 20 VTOL Medium UAS exceeded expectations during the recent U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/4th Fleet Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event (HFCE) that demonstrated human-machine teaming in the maritime domain.

GA-ASI partners with EDGE to integrate smart weapons onto MQ-9B




General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced an agreement to integrate EDGE smart weapons onto GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian® RPA.


NATO selects Boeing E-7A Wedgetail for its AWACS replacement.


NATO - News: NATO strengthens situational awareness with next generation of command and control aircraft, 15-Nov.-2023

 Six aircraft to be delivered to NATOAWACS, to begin operations from 2031

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_219907.htm?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=natopress&utm_campaign=20231115_awacs 

Joby and Volocopter fly air taxis in New York City

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/joby-and-volocopter-fly-air-taxis-in-new-york-city/155818.article 


Two air taxi makers descended on New York City on 12 November to show the capabilities of their electric aircraft ahead of planned operations as soon as 2025.

China's military on 'concerning trajectory': US general


A top US general has told AFP that China's military is on a "concerning trajectory", twinning rapidly improving capabilities with "more aggressive" behaviour in the Pacific. General Charles Flynn, who commands more than 107,000 Pacific-based US Army personnel, said Chinese forces have made an "enormous amount of progress" in recent years


China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships in its waters

China demanded Friday that Manila stop infringing on its territorial sovereignty after taking what it described as "control measures" against Philippine ships at a contested South China Sea outpost. "The China Coast Guard followed the Philippine ships in accordance with the law, took control measures, and made temporary special arrangements for the Philippines to transport food and other nec…



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Two drone attacks in Iraq target global coalition: official


Two drone attacks targeted a military airport where troops of the US-led anti-jihadist coalition are based, authorities in the autonomous Iraqi region of Kurdistan said on Thursday. There were no injuries, the local authorities said. Since October 17, US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria have been targeted by drone or rocket attacks at least 40 times, injuring dozens of US personnel


X-37B Mission to Test New Space Technologies and Study Radiation on Seeds



The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the United States Space Force, is gearing up for the launch of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle's seventh mission. Scheduled for December 7, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, the upcoming mission is set to embark on a series of innovative tests aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the vehicle's first lau…


Low nose-loading appetite leaves 747-8F as capability’s last stand

Low airline appetite for nose-loading freighters means the Boeing 747-8F is currently on course to be the capability's swansong in terms of purpose-built commercial aircraft, despite it featuring on around 250 in-service examples today, according to…


https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/low-nose-loading-appetite-leaves-747-8f-as-capabilitys-last-stand/155775.article