lunes, 13 de marzo de 2023
Pratt & Whitney Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of IAE V2500 Engine Program
https://simpleflying.com/pratt-whitney-40th-anniversary-v2500-engine/
The IAE is a joint venture launched in March 1983. The venture combines the expertise of several engineering and manufacturing companies. Together the IAE team created the infamous V2500 aircraft engine. At the time, the engine was one of the most fuel-efficient in its class. The newest variants continue to lead the industry as one of the most efficient and cost-effective airplane engines in the single-aisle airliner market
Iran says deal reached to buy Russian fighter jets
Iran has finalised a deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, state media reported, as defence cooperation between the two countries deepens.
N. Korea launches missiles as US, S. Korea kick off major drills
North Korea said Monday it had test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, as South Korea and the United States kicked off their largest joint military exercises in five years. Nuclear-armed Pyongyang said the test verified its "nuclear war deterrence means in different spaces" as it slammed the drills - known as Freedom Shield - which will run for
Lockheed Martin, Korea Aerospace Industries, Red 6 Aerospace announce technology partnership
https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2023-03-07-Lockheed-Martin,-Korea-Aerospace-Industries-Red-6-Aerospace-Announce-Emerging-Technology-Partnership
The partnership will initially bring Red 6's revolutionary augmented reality platform, the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), into the TF-50 and variants. The system gives pilots and ground operators new capabilities to see and interact with synthetic threats in real-time, high-speed environments.
USAF Puts KC-46 to Work on Unconventional Airfields
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=37f3e5b2-241e-4850-942c-3bc2241a76ae
The AMP-3 system is a collection of man-portable landing aids designed to mark off unconventional runways, allowing operation from unmarked runways, roadways, or interstates. The AMP-3 builds on versions 1 and 2 with day/night capability, allowing tactical airlifts to happen with less environmental constraints.
Wing shows off AutoLoaders for its drone delivery network
Food vendors won't have to wait around for Wing's delivery drones to come pick up an order. The company has released video of new "AutoLoader" stations that'll hang onto boxes waiting for a skyhook-style pickup from the next available drone.
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