viernes, 29 de diciembre de 2023

Boom - FlyBy - XB-1: Path to First Flight - December Update

First flight shifted to early 2024 — three safety enhancements (now completed) contributed to schedule update; XB-1 is currently configured for flight, preparing for high-speed taxi in weeks ahead; safety remains top priority for XB-1 


https://boomsupersonic.com/flyby/xb-1-path-to-first-flight-december-update?utm_source=blufly.media&utm_campaign=02776 

Russian Cruise Missile Flies Through Polish Airspace During Air Strike On Ukraine – Reports

Procurement: NATO Returning to Cold War Standards

China’s EHang flies passengers in pilotless eVTOLs

US Space Force's not-so-secret X-37B spaceplane roars into orbit

MiG to develop new affordable jet trainer for Russia

Raytheon to build microwave weapon antennas for US Air Force and Navy

Hangzhou School buys Airbus A320 for educational purposes

jueves, 28 de diciembre de 2023

easyJet orders a further 157 A320neo Family aircraft

Air-to-air refuelling: pushing boundaries for 100 years and beyond


A330 MRTT is leading the charge in modern-day aerial refuelling capabilities. Deployed by air forces around the world, the tanker has logged thousands of flight hours in support of military and humanitarian operations.


Airbus: The Wing Makers


What could the next generation of wings look like? As the pioneer of sustainable aerospace, Airbus is already working on it.


ANRA unveils world's first Vertiport Management System

DRDO carries out successful flight trial of flying-wing UAV

DZYNE awarded $49M contract by Air Force Research Lab | Long range UAVs

https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002686/dzyne-awarded-49m-contract-by-air-force-research-lab 


Spearheaded by a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, DZYNE's long endurance programs have consistently pushed the boundaries of autonomous flight technology. This program has successfully supported ultra-long endurance missions that exceed significant hours of autonomous flight and advanced artificial intelligence command and control integration, offering unparalleled flexibility and adaptability for a variety of demanding military applications.

EHang commences commercial delivery of EH216-S to customer

A behind-the-scenes peek at how airplane meals are made

Su-27 Flanker On Display At The USAF Museum Originally Imported To Be Used For Oil Exploration

B-2 Spirit Vs B-21 Raider: What's Changed?

United Aircraft Corporation to produce eighteen new Il-76MD-90A aircraft annually

First flight of new SJ 100 airplane to take place early next year

Imported components on commercial aircraft will be replaced in two years – Russian ministry

Aeroflot implements new approach to developing pilots’ professional competencies

FAA Closely Monitoring Inspections of Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes



The FAA is closely monitoring targeted inspections of Boeing 737 MAX airplanes to look for a possible loose bolt in the rudder control system.

Under consultation with the FAA, Boeing has issued a Multi-Operator Message (MOM), urging operators of newer single-aisle airplanes to inspect specific tie rods that control rudder movement for possible loose hardware

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-closely-monitoring-inspections-boeing-737-max-airplanes 

US Army to purchase thousands of counter-UAV interceptors from Raytheon

Boeing urges airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for potentially loose bolt

Airbus delivers first aircraft from new Toulouse Final Assembly Line - an A321neo to Pegasus Airlines

Germany ditches aviation fuel levy for more passenger tax

CargoLux Airlines introduce a new subsidiary, Aquarius Aerial Firefighting

Russian An-24 plane makes emergency landing on frozen lake

Report reveals cause of Nepal’s deadly Yeti Airlines ATR72 crash: the pilots mistakenly cut power

The Nepal plane crash, which claimed 72 lives almost a year ago, was attributed to pilots mistakenly cutting power, leading to an aerodynamic stall, as revealed by a report from a government-appointed investigation panel. The ATR72 operated by Yeti Airlines crashed just before landing in Pokhara, marking one of Nepal's worst aviation disasters in three […]


https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/yeti-airlines/report-reveals-cause-of-nepals-seadly-yeti-airlines-crash-the-pilots-cut-power/ 

FAA Certifies Icon A5 Amphibian in Primary Category


The Icon A5 amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA) has received FAA certification in the primary category, which will facilitate certification of the A5 in countries that have reciprocal agreements with the FAA. This includes Australia and countries in Europe, Asia, and South America.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2023-12-27/faa-certifies-icon-a5-amphibian-primary-category 

RTX $80 million to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for Super Hornet

Raytheon to build microwave weapon antennas for US Air Force and Navy

The US Navy and US Air Force have tapped Raytheon to design, build and test two high-power microwave antenna systems. These will be used in field-grade directed energy weapons to counter aerial drones and similar threats.

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https://newatlas.com/military/raytheon-microwave-weapon-antennas-us-air-force-navy/ 

US Air Force refuels a tanker plane backwards


In a topsy-turvy bit of military aviation, the US Air Force used a C-5M Super Galaxy heavy transport to refuel a KC-10 Extender refueling tanker aircraft, pumping fuel backwards up the boom from transport to tanker instead of the other way around.

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https://newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-refuels-tanker-plane-backwards/ 

A Paper Backing the B-21 Claims It’s Smaller Than an Insect to Radar

martes, 26 de diciembre de 2023

Russia Spends $2bn Buying 92 Aircraft From Foreign Lessors

FAA Identifies 19 Serious Near Miss Incidents In 2023: The Most In 7 Years

The New Name For Cessna, Beechcraft & Hawker: What You Need To Know About Textron Aviation

TsAGI Keeps Testing Import-Substituted SJ-100 with Russian Engines

COMAC Hikes Price Of C919; Now More Expensive Than Boeing 737

What To Expect From COMAC In 2024

A Look At The Weapons On Board The F-15EX

Two medical emergency landings in the Canary Islands on Christmas Eve, leading to one diversion

Rossiya Airlines resumes flights from regional Russian airports to Beijing

Canada Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS from GA-ASI

jueves, 21 de diciembre de 2023

Boeing Delivers First Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle to U.S. Navy

NASA and Joby simulate up to 45 eVTOLs in Dallas Fort-Worth airspace

AVIC works on certification of MA60 firefighter

easyJet orders a further 157 A320neo Family aircraft

Spain orders 16 Airbus C295 in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations

España adquiere 16 Airbus C295 en configuraciones de patrulla y vigilancia marítima

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 18-20 December 2023

VT-Naut fixed-wing drone takes off vertically and makes water landings

Defence to destroy $900 million worth of Taipan helicopters - APDR

martes, 19 de diciembre de 2023

Warships Respond To Wave Of Drone Attacks Disrupting Maritime Trade In The Red Sea Area

5 Rare Military Cargo Planes You Might Not Have Heard Of

Lufthansa Group to Buy up to 100 737 MAX Jets in First Boeing Single-Aisle Order in Nearly 30 Years

US defence spending bill could expose new details of sixth-generation fighter development

Lufthansa Group orders additional 40 Airbus A220s

C-27J spartan global fleet sets major milestone achieving 250,000 flight hours in operations

Lufthansa Group orders additional 40 Airbus A220s

Volcanic eruption in Iceland has only a small effect on air traffic, but cancels ATC strike

easyJet boosts fleet sustainability with 157 additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft, plus 100 purchase rights

GE Now Counts 10 Engines Tested on 100% SAF

JSX Plans To Add 300+ Hybrid-electric Aircraft to Fleet

Trevor Jacob Heading to Jail but Still Flying

Second successful live-fire for RTX’s Raytheon Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor

Full-scale Overair Butterfly eVTOL prototype is set for first test flights

GE combines rotating detonation and ramjet in new hypersonic engine

Volcanic eruption in Iceland has only a small effect on air traffic, but cancels ATC strike

 https://www.aviation24.be/reykjavik-airport-rkv/volcanic-eruption-in-iceland-has-only-a-small-effect-on-air-traffic-but-cancels-atc-strike/

Ariane 6 joint update report, 18 December 2023

 The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force consists of top management of ESA, as the overall Ariane 6 procuring entity and launch system architect, of the French space agency CNES, as the launch base prime contractor, of ArianeGroup as the launcher system prime contractor and of Arianespace as the launch service provider. This group reports regularly on progress being made towards inaugural flight of the new Ariane 6 launcher.

 

https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ariane/Ariane_6_joint_update_report_18_December_2023 

DEVELOPMENT OF THE HIJACK INCIDENT INVOLVING THE MALTESE FLAGGED MERCHANT VESSEL RUEN | EUNAVFOR

lunes, 18 de diciembre de 2023

Ampaire’s Hybrid Electric Demonstrator Completes A Record 12 Hour Flight, Longest Ever Nonstop Hybrid-Electric Mission

Ampaire's Hybrid Electric Demonstrator Completes A Record 12 Hour Flight, Longest Ever Nonstop Hybrid-Electric Mission



https://www.ampaire.com/_files/ugd/03bbf3_3f1eae9b344c4c9c9fd8cbd14c766d55.pdf 

Russia's Boeing 757 Rival Tu-214 Set For Delivery Next Year But Only With 3 Person Cockpit

Meet The Droneliner: The World's Heaviest Cargo Plane That Doesn't Need A Pilot

Flying Whales Eyes UAE Final Assembly Line For Giant Cargo Blimp

Import-substituted SJ-100 with Russian PD-8 engine to begin testing in December

Il-96-400M prototype aircraft completes first flight

Russia plans to produce more than 1,000 aircraft by 2030

US clears possible sale of 35 UH-60Ms to Greece

Hawker business jet veered off Nigerian runway after landing over 200m short

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 11-15 December 2023

Tibet Airlines, COMAC partner for hot & high C919 variant

Turkish Airlines orders 220+125 Airbus aircraft

UFO signs a LOI for four Do328eco

Russian passenger plane granted access to Norwegian airspace for medical emergency

US Navy, Lockheed Martin successfully test key capabilities of advanced off-board EW system

120 años de aviación: un repaso a los hitos más importantes

domingo, 17 de diciembre de 2023

Seoul scrambles jets after Chinese Russian warplanes approach

Qantas Group takes delivery of its first A220

Why Was The F-22 Fighter Jet Program Cancelled?

GE Aerospace Demonstrates Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet

NASA's De Havilland Canada Buffalo Test QSRA Aircraft Is Up For Sale

Explained: The Variants & Operators Of The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

A Qantas Airbus A380 Is Making One Of The Longest Ever Flights Back To Australia

World Flight Planned as Classic Lear Jet Fundraiser

Air ambulance operator Global Jet Care is planning a round-the-world flight in one of its Learjet 36 light jets next year to celebrate a famous 100th-anniversary world flight and raise money for the Classic Lear Jet Foundation.


https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-12-14/world-flight-planned-classic-lear-jet-fundraiser 

Northrop Grumman successfully tests a new solid rocket motor developed in less than a year

RTX interceptor successfully defeats ballistic missile target

miércoles, 13 de diciembre de 2023

First Picture Of B61-12 Nuclear Bomb Trainer On An F-16 In Europe Surfaces

ASCENDing to new heights with cryogenic superconductivity

ASCENDing to new heights with cryogenic superconductivity

ASCEND, Airbus' superconductive powertrain demonstrator, has achieved a world first

FAA selects SkySafe for UAS detection and mitigation program


SkySafe announced it has been selected for the FAA's UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program which seeks to identify technologies capable of detecting and mitigating unauthorized UAS activities near critical infrastructure.


Boeing shifts policy, wants all employees back in the office full time


While the defense and space divisions remain somewhat flexible, Boeing Commercial Airplanes is mandating a complete return to the standard 40 hours in the office


https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-shifts-policy-wants-all-employees-back-in-the-office-full-time/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

GE wins contract to study propulsion options for NATO next-generation helicopter

Airbus Beluga Transport certifies, applies for US permit

Airbus Beluga Transport (Toulouse Blagnac) obtained its Air Operator's Certificate - FR.AOC.0152 - on November 13, 2023, with a single A300-600ST transferred from its sister carrier, Airbus Transport International (4Y, Toulouse Blagnac). The start-up has since applied for a foreign air carrier permit (FACP) and exemption to begin offering cargo charter flights to the United States in February 2024.

The French cargo specialist, owned by Airbus, was set up to commercialise the fleet of five A300-600ST...


https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/135020-airbus-beluga-transport-certifies-applies-for-us-permit 

United States Navy And Lockheed Martin Successfully Test Key Capabilities Of Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare System

Autistic pilot returns to Esperance after epic solo circumnavigation

Hybrid Electric Ampaire's Eel aircraft claims flight endurance record

Blue Origin sure seems confident it will launch New Glenn in 2024 | Ars Technica

martes, 12 de diciembre de 2023

Aciturri delivers to Lilium the first fuselage of its eVTOL

US high-speed rail projects get multi-billion boost from the feds



In a vote of confidence for electrified high-speed rail in the United States, the Federal Government has awarded roughly $6 billion in grants to two key projects:



Embraer’s C-390 builds momentum; civilian freighter pondered


KC/C-390 finally took off this year. Orders began rolling in, after a long drought and cancellations by the Brazilian government that cast... Read More




Watch An AC-130J Ghostrider Firing Its Cannons Through IR Vision

Tupolev Reveals Plans For Cargo & Shortened Versions Of Tu-214

COMAC C919 & ARJ21 Land In Hong Kong For 1st Time

How Is The Mototok Electric Tug Changing Sustainability Practices At Airports?

Boeing, Avolon Agree on New Order for 40 737 MAX Jets

FAA to set new PW1100G maintenance requirements after learning more parts could fail

Avolon orders a further 100 A321neo aircraft

Lilium Starts Production of the Lilium Jet in Watershed Moment for Sustainable Aviation - Lilium

ThuderFly ha desarrollado tres autogiros no tripulados

Commercial Ship In Flames After Red Sea Missile Attack | The Drive

lunes, 11 de diciembre de 2023

Iranian F-14 Tomcat Escorted Putin’s Il-96 And Accompanying Flankers On Their Way To UAE

First MQ-9A Block 5 Delivered To Italian Air Force

What's So Special About The Boeing F-15EX?

FAA Statement on Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee

FAA Proposes to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Who Work on Commercial Aircraft Outside of the U.S.

Boeing Secures Contract for Six MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters

Missile Defense Agency, Boeing-Led Industry Team Conduct Early Release Intercept Test

Comac C919 to make first flight outside of Mainland China

Lufthansa and Lilium to ‘explore innovation opportunities’ from eVTOL operations

US flight school ATP orders 40 more Textron Aviation Cessna Skyhawks

Anduril advancing Fury autonomous fighter after Blue Force acquisition

EU-funded initiative to validate eVTOL operations under real-life air traffic management

FAA to require 737NG nacelle modifications in response to deadly 2018 CFM56 engine failure

Airbus and BMW Group launch Quantum Computing Competition to tackle their most pressing mobility challenges

Airbus Flight Academy Europe upgrades training fleet with more sustainable aircraft

Airbus reports share buyback transactions 04-08 December 2023

Northrop Announced Test Fire Of Solid Rocket Motor | Iran Unveils Drones with Air-To-Air Missiles | Lockheed Martin Introduced 1st F-35 For Belgium

US's Stratolaunch Systems takes first B747-400


Stratolaunch Systems (Huntsville International) has completed the induction of its first B747-400, namely N744VG (msn 32745), having acquired it earlier this year during the bankruptcy of rival Virgin Orbit (OBT).

The 22.2-year-old aircraft will continue to be used as an orbital launch platform and to support Stratolaunch's customers. The B747 was flown back from San Bernardino to Mojave on December 5, 2023, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows, and will "spend a small amount of time on the ground to receive...


https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/134945-uss-stratolaunch-systems-takes-first-b747-400 

Japan, Britain and Italy to establish new organisation to develop jet fighter

Boeing signals two-month delay to 737 production ramp-up

Successful Live Fire Demo Clears Path for Spike NLOS Airworthiness Release onto U.S. Apache

Belgian F-16s intercept Russian Sukhoi-30s over the Baltic Sea

A delegation from Belgium and Lockheed Martin celebrate rollout of first F-35A for the Belgian Air Force

Air New Zealand chooses its first all-electric aircraft

‘An absolute legacy’: Southern Cross replica returns to the skies

Dutch Airport Partners with Flyvbird for On-demand Air Taxi Services

Osprey Crash Triggers Worldwide Grounding

V-22 Ospreys grounded following Nov. 29 fatal crash

USAF F-16 crashes in sea near South Korea, pilot safe

World's largest plane carries fueled hypersonic test vehicle into the skies

California's Stratolaunch has announced the successful completion of its 12th test flight, where its six-engine, 385-ft wingspan Roc carrier aircraft took to the air for a captive carry test of a Talon-A hypersonic vehicle hauling live propellant.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/stratolaunch-talon-live-propellant-test-captive-carry/ 

Active turbulence cancellation makes bumpy flights 80% smoother


Austrian company Turbulence Solutions claims it's already flight-testing a system that can detect and neutralize air turbulence, reducing the forces felt by passengers by up to 80% – and reducing fuel burn by up to 10%. It's set to launch in 2024.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/active-turbulence-cancellation/ 

ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone is up for stormy weather

Although drones are a good substitute for piloted aircraft in hazardous weather conditions, it's obviously still best for their users if the things don't crash. The Czech-designed ThunderFly TF-G1 autogyro drone was created with that fact in mind.

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https://newatlas.com/drones/thunderfly-tf-g1-autogyro-drone/ 

EASA launches first version of digital information platform on drones and air taxis | EASA

martes, 5 de diciembre de 2023

El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-demostrador-hibdridoelectrico-con-propulsion-distribuida-de-daher-airbus-y-safran-ha-volado-realiza-su-primer-vuelo-con-las-baterias-a-bordo/

El demostrador hibdridoeléctrico con propulsión distribuida de Daher, Airbus y Safran, ha volado realiza su primer vuelo con las baterías a bordo.




 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-demostrador-hibdridoelectrico-con-propulsion-distribuida-de-daher-airbus-y-safran-ha-volado-realiza-su-primer-vuelo-con-las-baterias-a-bordo/

Nigeria army drone strike accident kills 85 civilians

Pontifications: Embraer sees easing in pilot shortage, wave of sales coming



Embraer officials see the pilot shortage easing in 2025 or 2026. Francisco Gomes Netos, CEO of the Embraer group, said during a media briefing last month that the "situation"... Read More


Boeing returns to Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance

US Navy plane removed from Hawaii bay after it overshot runway. Coral damage being evaluated

Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says

Russia Sells Iran 50 Su-35s

Rare Aircraft: A Look At The Fleet Of Buffalo Airways & What They All Do

Six Months In Prison: California Man Punished For Obstructing Probe Into YouTube Plane Crash

FAA Launches 2023 Holiday “12 Days of Drones” Safety Campaign

EASA bids to reduce maintenance fraud risk by revising training framework

Airbus reports share buybacks 27 November to 01 December 2023

Ryanair snagged by fake CFM engine paperwork scandal

Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run

The Fast, the Far-reaching, and the Future

First Falcon 6X Enters Service

Early Winter Snow Stops Flights at Munich Airport

Smart sensor uses color to monitor deformation and temperature

Van's Aircraft Announces Chapter 11 Reorganization - Van's Aircraft Total Performance RV Kit Planes

lunes, 4 de diciembre de 2023

Crisalion Says FlyFree Propulsion System is Game-changer For eVTOL Aircraft Design | FutureFlight

Supply Chain Issues: Blessing or Curse?

Canada Selects Boeing's P-8A Poseidon as its Multi-Mission Aircraft


Partnership with Canadian industry will deliver long-term economic prosperity to Canada



Hamburg Airport joins international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network



Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international "Hydrogen Hub at Airport" network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation

NASA and Boeing chase jet contrails with science of climate impact in doubt

F-35C Sporting A Mirror-Like Coating Spotted On USS Abraham Lincoln

The P-8A That Ended Up In Water In Hawaii Has Been Recovered From Sea

China Is Working On An Upgrade To Its Y-20 Military Tanker

EU Adopts Proposals To Improve Passenger Rights

Boeing Bows Out Of Competition For The New E-4B 'Nightwatch' Doomsday Plane

UK Airline Ecojet Signs Deal For 70 ZeroAvia Hydrogen-Electric Engines

C-390 scores first Asia-Pacific win with South Korean commitment

ESA entrusts Airbus further for Earth observation standard reference TRUTHS mission

Russia's Sky Gates Airlines takes first Il-96-400T

China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330 suffers uncontained engine failure

[Podcast] Pilotos anti-incendios en helicóptero, con Jose Luis García - Sandglass Patrol

Flying taxi firm Lilium receives EU approval for its electric jets

domingo, 3 de diciembre de 2023

Research Shows More Than Half Of Airports Haven't Recovered All Pre-Pandemic Routes

World's Last Commercial Operator Of Ilyushin Il-96 Cubana de Aviación Has Its Plane Back After 16 Months

China Eastern Airbus A330 Engine Fanblade Rips Through Casing In Uncontained Failure

Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, creating the fifth-largest US airline

Heavy snowfall in Bavaria region forces Munich Airport to shut down

Ryanair discovers fake engine parts in two of its aircraft

Bristow secures early delivery positions with deposit for five Electra eSTOL aircraft

sábado, 2 de diciembre de 2023

F-35 "Franken-Bird" Being Made From Two Badly Damaged Jets

Building a single F-35 out of two damaged ones underscores how precious the jets are and lessons learned can be useful in other applications. 

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/f-35-franken-bird-being-made-from-two-badly-damaged-jets?fbclid=IwAR2yR1mz39-hL_7axtIoaFlAGJSLkf7IO1rnWEj5ex2MBTTIHvvD_3HG6Z8 

Collings Foundation Ends Wings of Freedom WWII Aircraft Tours

Lockheed X-24C: The Hypersonic Scramjet Plane That Never Was

Canada Selects Boeing's P-8A Poseidon as its Multi-Mission Aircraft

Which types retired in our latest World Air Forces review?

Airbus starts Galileo Second Generation satellite production

Hamburg Airport joins international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network

NASA tests in-flight capability of Artemis Moon rocket engine