sábado, 17 de junio de 2023
Walsh slams ‘unacceptable’ engine durability issues and flags airline frustration
IATA director general Willie Walsh says he has been shocked by the durability levels of current-generation engines, which are "way, way lower than anything I have experienced in my career."
CFM’s RISE demonstrator moving from ‘paper engine into real parts and real tests’
CFM International has begun manufacturing parts for its first RISE open-fan demonstrator as it ramps up component testing for the new powerplant.
Belgian Minister of Mobility wants to ban short-haul flights within Belgium
The Belgian Minister of Mobility, Georges Gilkinet, is proposing a ban on short-haul flights that take off and land within Belgium. Although the impact on CO2 emissions would be limited, Gilkinet wants to address what he calls an "ecological absurdity."
MQ-4C Triton test bed show targeting capability during Northern Edge 2023
The Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft delivers unprecedented maritime awareness.
The Northrop Grummans MQ-4C Triton flying test bed recently completed a demonstration of persistent long-range targeting during this year's Northern Edge 2023 military training exercise.
Northrop Grumman upgrades nuclear war 'Doomsday Plane' for US Navy
In an unpleasant reminder of the state of the world, Northrop Grumman has delivered the first refitted E-6B Mercury 'Doomsday Plane' that acts as a flying command center to control the launch of America's nuclear forces in the event of World War III.
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Israel's Rafael shows off home-grown hypersonic missile interceptor
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has taken the wraps off "Sky Sonic," its advanced system for intercepting hostile hypersonic missiles traveling five times the speed of sound that will make its public debut at next week's Paris Air Show.
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Whisper Aero claims radical advance in quiet, efficient electric jets
Whisper Aero says its electric aircraft propulsion systems are "20% more efficient and 100x quieter than anything else on the market." They're designed for drones, planes and possibly eVTOLs, and there's also a funky-looking concept plane.
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