jueves, 28 de diciembre de 2023
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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.
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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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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