martes, 7 de marzo de 2023

SYPAQ delivering cardboard drones to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Developed in Melbourne in partnership with Army and under a $1.1 million Defence Innovation Hub contract, the Corvo PPDS is a low cost, expendable drone for the delivery of supplies and equipment into areas traditional logistics capabilities cannot reach.

Also known as the 'cardboard plane', the PPDS comes flat-packed and can launch, fly up to 120km and land by itself, providing true autonomy and removing the cognitive load on the soldier during operation.


https://www.sypaq.com.au/news/sypaq-supporting-ukrainian-armed-forces/ 

Ukrainian military pilots in US to develop skills


Two Ukrainian pilots are in the United States to improve their flying skills, the Pentagon said Monday as Washington continues to rule out F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine despite pressure from Kyiv


HERON project to increase fuel efficiency in aviation takes flight | Airbus

HERON is the acronym for "Highly Efficient gReen OperatioNs," and the project's goal is to demonstrate how aviation's environmental footprint can be further reduced with innovative procedures that range from more efficient aircraft operations to optimised management of air traffic during flights. This programme is part of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Programme Joint Undertaking, which coordinates and concentrates all European Union research and development activities in air traffic management.

Joining Airbus in the three-year HERON programme are 25 partners across 10 countries, representing the full aviation ecosystem including airlines, airports, air traffic control agencies and service providers. 
HERON project to increase fuel efficiency in aviation takes flight

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https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-03-heron-project-to-increase-fuel-efficiency-in-aviation-takes-flight?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Pontifications: 30-40 MAXes potentially delayed by software issue: Jeffries


About 30-40 Boeing 737 MAXes potentially will be delivery-delayed by the Option Section Software reconfiguration issue, the investment bank Jeffries Co. reported yesterday. Jeffries followed up on our report published Monday by... Read More


Airo Group Commits to SPAC-backed Nasdaq Listing

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-03-06/airo-group-commits-spac-backed-nasdaq-listing 

The Airo Group has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Kernel Group Holdings to achieve a listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange in the third quarter. The group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt Air Mobility, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations businesses.

Boeing Successfully Demonstrates Anti-Jam Capability for U.S. Department of Defense Satellites

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131224 


- The Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) operational demonstration integrates all major capabilities across the program for the first time.

Boeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production

Deliveries to the U.S. Air Force are slated to begin in 2024 The MH-139A will replace the UH-1N Huey, offering additional missile security for decades Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million U.S. Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services. "Advancing […]