GE Aerospace tests hybrid-electric turboshaft engine for US Army

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/ge-aerospace-tests-hybrid-electric-turboshaft-engine-for-us-army/160853.article 

Lockheed uses L-39 and two L-29s to test air-to-air combat with autonomous fighters

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/lockheed-uses-l-39-and-two-l-29s-to-test-air-to-air-combat-with-autonomous-fighters/160859.article 

NTSB investigating 737 Max smoke incident amid Leap-1B ‘load reduction device’ scrutiny

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/ntsb-investigating-737-max-smoke-incident-amid-leap-1b-load-reduction-device-scrutiny/160866.article 

Self-driving helicopter may soon head to a wildfire near you

https://fireaviation.com/2024/11/21/self-driving-aircraft-may-soon-head-to-a-wildfire-near-you/ 

Skunk Works® Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management of AI-Controlled Aircraft

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/skunk-works-demonstrates-airborne-battle-management-of-ai-controlled-aircraft/ 

Boeing Awarded 15 Additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/boeing-awarded-15-additional-u-s-air-force-kc-46a-tankers/ 

RAAF tankers to refuel Indian aircraft under new defence deal

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/raaf-tankers-to-refuel-indian-aircraft-under-new-defence-deal/ 

Qantas engine that sparked Sydney fire was weeks from retirement

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/qantas-engine-that-sparked-sydney-fire-was-weeks-from-retirement/ 

Self-driving aircraft may soon head to a wildfire near you

https://fireaviation.com/2024/11/21/self-driving-aircraft-may-soon-head-to-a-wildfire-near-you/ 

NG Delivered SiAW Test Missile To USAF | Germany To Join Eurofighter Helmet Effort | Taiwan Minister Leads Mission to Lithuania to Discuss Drone Tech

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/ng-delivered-siaw-test-missile-to-usaf-germany-to-join-eurofighter-helmet-effort-taiwan-minister-leads-mission-to-lithuania-to-discuss-drone-tech-0242254/ 

Spain fines five LCCs €179mn for consumer law violations

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/147368-spain-fines-five-lccs-179mn-for-consumer-law-violations 

BAE Systems to provide active control sidesticks for JetZero’s next-generation sustainable jet

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/bae-systems-to-provide-active-control-sidesticks-for-jetzeros-next-generation-sustainable-jet/ 

Embraer strengthens industrial and research cooperation in the Netherlands

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/embraer-strengthens-industrial-and-research-cooperation-in-the-netherlands/ 

Romania Becomes the 20th Member of the F-35 Global Alliance

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/romania-becomes-the-20th-member-of-the-f-35-global-alliance/ 

Boeing awarded 15 additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/boeing-defense/awarded-15-additional-u-s-air-force-kc-46a-tankers/ 

Ursula von der Leyen assists in in-flight medical emergency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assisted during an unexpected incident aboard a Swiss flight from Zürich to Brussels. Last Wednesday, a passenger experienced a medical emergency, prompting the captain to call for assistance from anyone with medical training. Dr. von der Leyen stepped in, drawing on her prior career in medicine to provide […]

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/swiss/ursula-von-der-leyen-assists-in-in-flight-medical-emergency/ 

Unruly passenger restrained with duct tape after attempting to open aircraft door mid-flight

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/american-airlines/unruly-passenger-restrained-with-duct-tape-after-attempting-to-open-aircraft-door-mid-flight/ 

SpaceX essentially gets a green light from the FAA to scale up Starship activities in Texas.

SpaceX just got exactly what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches - Ars Technica

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/spacex-just-got-exactly-what-it-wanted-from-the-faa-for-texas-starship-launches/

Watch A Ukrainian Uncrewed Aerial Mothership Launch Kamikaze Drones

https://www.twz.com/air/watch-a-ukrainian-uncrewed-aerial-mothership-launch-kamikaze-drones 

Militaries can’t ignore climate change – it could cripple their tech

https://www.thereengineer.pro/p/militaries-cant-ignore-climate-change 

Hezbollah says fired 'guided missiles' at Israeli troops near border

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Hezbollah_says_fired_guided_missiles_at_Israeli_troops_near_border_999.html 

PZL Mielec delivered final two contracted Black Hawk helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/pzl-mielec-delivered-final-two-contracted-black-hawk-helicopters-to-the-polish-armed-forces/ 

GE to begin modelling open-fan engine integration in 2025

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/ge-to-begin-modelling-open-fan-engine-integration-in-2025/160812.article 

SpaceX Starship’s sonic boom creates risk of structural damage, test finds

An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/spacex-starships-sonic-boom-creates-risk-of-structural-damage-test-finds/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Airbus CEO says year-end delivery goal is ‘a tough journey’

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/airbus-ceo-says-year-end-delivery-goal-is-a-tough-journey/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/spacex-launches-giant-starship-rocket-but-passes-up-catching-it-with-mechanical-arms/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Royal Air Force Typhoon Test-fires latest SPEAR 3 Cruise Missile in Sweden

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/20/royal-air-force-typhoon-test-fires-latest-spear-3-cruise-missile-in-sweden/ 

​USA clears possible South Korea F-15K upgrade package

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/usa-clears-possible-south-korea-f-15k-upgrade-package/160814.article 

Baykar TB3 demonstrates carrier take-off and landing

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/baykar-tb3-demonstrates-carrier-take-off-and-landing/160816.article 

SpaceX Launches Starship For 6th Time With Banana For Scale & Trump For Company But No Chopsticks

https://simpleflying.com/spacex-6th-starship-launch-banana-for-scale-trump-no-chopsticks/ 

Why UK, Italy & Japan May Expand GCAP 6th Gen Jet Fighter Project To Other Countries

https://simpleflying.com/uk-italy-japan-gcap-6th-gen-jet-fighter-project-other-countries/ 

Airbus CEO: CFM Engine Supply Improving But 770 Aircraft Delivery Target Is Still Tight

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-ceo-cmf-engine-supply-improving-770-aircraft-delivery-target-tight/ 

Where The US Air Force Has Deployed 25% Of Its Combat-Ready B-52s

https://simpleflying.com/where-us-air-force-deployed-25-percent-combat-ready-b-52s/ 

F-15D Eagle Spotted with Unusual Infrared Measurement Pod

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/20/f-15d-eagle-pod/ 

NATO vouches continual support for Ukraine after 1,000 days of conflict

The war in Ukraine entered a new phase in mid-November, as Kyiv's forces began to engage military targets inside Russian territory using long-range weapons donated by the USA and its other western allies

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/nato-vouches-continual-support-for-ukraine-after-1000-days-of-conflict/160823.article 

Italy, Japan, Britain discuss broadening GCAP jet fighter project to other countries

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/italy-japan-britain-discuss-broadening-gcap-jet-fighter-project-to-other-countries/ 

Brussels Airport’s Newton Room brings aviation and STEM careers to life for 175 Belgian students

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-airports-newton-room-brings-aviation-and-stem-careers-to-life-for-175-belgian-students/ 

AUKUS partners to speed up hypersonic flight testing

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/aukus-partners-to-speed-up-hypersonic-flight-testing/ 

SpaceX Starship Flight 6: No catch but there was a banana

https://newatlas.com/space/starship-flight-6-no-catch-banana/ 

Impresionante «Elephant Walk» de los Phantom II turcos por sus 50 años de servicio

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/impresionante-elephant-walk-de-los-phantom-ii-turcos-por-sus-50-anos-de-servicio/

El GA Mojave despega de una cubierta de menos de 200m

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-ga-mojave-despega-de-una-cubierta-de-menos-de-200m/

GA-ASI Completes Final Qualification Test for HFE 2.0 Engine

 https://www.ga.com/ga-asi-completes-final-qualification-test-for-hfe-20-engine

Iran says hopes for nuclear talks without 'political pressure'

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Iran_says_hopes_for_nuclear_talks_without_political_pressure_999.html 

Silent Arrow secures Air Force contract for new 200-mile logistics drone

Silent Arrow secures Air Force contract for new 200-mile logistics drone https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Silent_Arrow_secures_Air_Force_contract_for_new_200_mile_logistics_drone_999.html 

Iran faces fresh censure over lack of cooperation at UN nuclear meeting

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Iran_faces_fresh_censure_over_lack_of_cooperation_at_UN_nuclear_meeting_999.html 

Putin broadens rules on Russia's use of nuclear arms

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Putin_broadens_rules_on_Russias_use_of_nuclear_arms_999.html 

Russia says Ukraine fired US long-range missiles; Borrell urges EU states to follow US on missile use

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Russia_says_Ukraine_fired_US_long-range_missiles_at_border_region_999.html 

Boeing lays off more than 2,000 Washington workers

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-lays-off-more-than-2000-washington-workers/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

The Osprey’s safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/the-ospreys-safety-issues-spiked-over-five-years-and-caused-deaths-pilots-still-want-to-fly-it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Airbus Plans Eurofighter Manned-Unmanned Teaming Testbed

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/15/airbus-plans-eurofighter-manned-unmanned-teaming-testbed/ 

U.S. Navy to Develop F/A-XX Next-Generation Fighter Independently of Air Force NGAD

The Navy's decision could shield the F/A-XX program from the impacts of the Air Force's NGAD review, especially as the source selection process is ongoing, with a winner expected next year. Similarly to the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy is developing a 6th generation fighter jet, called F/A-XX. While the Air Force previously said […]

The post U.S. Navy to Develop F/A-XX Next-Generation Fighter Independently of Air Force NGAD appeared first on The Aviationist.

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/16/u-s-navy-f-a-xx-update/ 

As General Atomics, Anduril Wingmen Drones Clear USAF Critical Design Review, Let’s Look at how Modern Wars are Informing the CCA Program

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/17/usaf-cca-critical-design-review/ 

All the Highlights of the 2024 China Airshow

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/18/highlights-2024-china-airshow/ 

First E-130J TACAMO Airframe in Production

The first C-130J-30 Hercules earmarked for conversion into an E-130J TACAMO aircraft for the U.S. Navy is in production. Fresh on the heels of the announcement that the U.S. Navy's E-6B Mercury replacement in the take charge and move out (TACAMO) role will be designated E-130J, it has been revealed that the first C-130J-30 airframe […]

The post First E-130J TACAMO Airframe in Production appeared first on The Aviationist

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/17/first-e-130j-tacamo-airframe-in-production/ 

Embraer shifts possible development of fuel-cell aircraft back five years

Developing novel propulsion technologies has proven more challenging than expected, leaving Embraer's chief engineer now predicting his team would need until 2040 to bring a hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered aircraft to market.

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/embraer-shifts-possible-development-of-fuel-cell-aircraft-back-five-years/160810.article 

Tourist Video Captures Images Of North Korea's Suspected AEW Ilyushin IL-76

https://simpleflying.com/tourist-video-images-north-korea-aew-ilyushin-il-76/ 

Boom Supersonic XB-1 Records Its Highest Speed & Altitude In 8th Test Flight

https://simpleflying.com/video/boom-supersonic-xb-1-8th-flight/ 

GE and NASA hope CODEX tests will write new chapter on contrail formation

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/ge-and-nasa-hope-codex-tests-will-write-new-chapter-on-contrail-formation/160775.article 

Robinson readies for the future as helicopter manufacturer eyes new product launch

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/robinson-readies-for-the-future-as-helicopter-manufacturer-eyes-new-product-launch/160781.article 

Volocopter names ex-Lilium finance chief Vogelgesang as new CFO

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/volocopter-names-ex-lilium-finance-chief-vogelgesang-as-new-cfo/160797.article 

Boeing names new head of Phantom Works advanced development unit

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/boeing-names-new-head-of-phantom-works-advanced-development-unit/160798.article 

AUKUS partners to collaborate closely on hypersonic weapons

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/aukus-partners-to-collaborate-closely-on-hypersonic-weapons/160800.article 

Airbus delivers first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces

Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-11-airbus-delivers-first-of-up-to-82-h145m-helicopters-to-the-german?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Puma UAS Gets Enhancement | UAE Got More MRTTs From Airbus | Germany Started Eurofighter Sale To Turkey

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/puma-uas-gets-enhancement-uae-got-more-mrtts-from-airbus-germany-started-eurofighter-sale-to-turkey-0242230/ 

Lockheed To Expand Production Capacity For PAC-3 | Elbit Gets $335M To Supply Defense Systems to Europe | Germany To Deliver 6th RIS-T To Ukraine This Year

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/lockheed-to-expand-production-capacity-for-pac-3-elbit-gets-335m-to-supply-defense-systems-to-europe-germany-to-deliver-6th-ris-t-to-ukraine-this-year-0242236/ 

BAE To Modernize Guided-Missile Destroyers | DoS OKs F-16 Sale To Greece | Spectra Group Australia Announced

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bae-to-modernize-guided-missile-destroyers-dos-oks-f-16-sale-to-greece-spectra-group-australia-announced-0242243/ 

Germany took step toward clearing Turkey’s Eurofighter jet buy

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/germany-took-step-toward-clearing-turkeys-eurofighter-jet-buy/ 

Belgian aircraft manufacturer Sonaca Aircraft ceases operations and enters voluntary liquidation

Sonaca Aircraft, a Belgian subsidiary of the aerospace group Sonaca, has announced its voluntary liquidation, marking the end of its operations. The decision, reported by L'Echo on November 15, follows the company's inability to sustain financial viability. Founded in 2015, Sonaca Aircraft aimed to design, certify, and produce a training aircraft, culminating in the development […]

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/sonaca/belgian-aircraft-manufacturer-sonaca-aircraft-ceases-operations-and-enters-voluntary-liquidation/ 

Spirit Airlines announces restructuring plan to strengthen financial position and ensure long-term growth

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/spirit-airlines/spirit-airlines-announces-restructuring-plan-to-strengthen-financial-position-and-ensure-long-term-growth/ 

Boeing to lay off 2,200 workers amid production struggles and strike fallout

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/boeing-to-lay-off-2200-workers-amid-production-struggles-and-strike-fallout/ 

Bali fights resume after volcanic eruption

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/bali-fights-resume-after-volcanic-eruption/ 

Qantas A380 flew 34 times with tool left in engine

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/qantas-a380-flew-34-times-with-tool-left-in-engine/ 

Ingenious student-designed device flies disposable weather instruments home

Meteorology may not seem like an eco-unfriendly field, but it does need to clean up its act in at least one way. A new high-tech glider could help it do so, by allowing single-use weather-balloon-carried devices to be reclaimed and reused.

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https://newatlas.com/environment/glidersonde-resuable-radiosonde-glider/ 

Hydrogen-powered, box-winged eVTOL makes first untethered flight

We've been following the development of Australia's AMSL Aero's longe-range, hydrogen-powered Vertiia eVTOL for some time and now the box-winged tilt-rotor aircraft has completed its first free flight after over a year of 50 tethered tests.

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https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/amsl-zero-emission-aircraft-flies-without-tether/

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/hydrogen-powered-box-winged-evtol-makes-first-untethered-flight/ 

Rocket plane makes first civil supersonic flight since Concorde

The rebirth of commercial supersonic flight has kind of, sort of come to pass as Dawn Aerospace announces that its 16-ft (4.8-m) autonomous Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft broke the sound barrier with a speed of Mach 1.1 on November 12, 2024.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/rocket-plane-supersonic-flight-dawn-aerospace/ 

NASA SVS | NASA Climate Spiral 1880-Present

https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5190 

"New submarine-launched SM40 Exocet missile" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/jD9346N0m0Y?si=jGmH4wtT2uTvPie_ 

"Blackbird submarine-launched UAV at Euronaval 2024" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/MMZorEDFcag?si=3BeqS8BfdlFRq-5j 

"Manta Ray’s Big Day" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/Qj-uu-Nbyhs?si=-ObNYNR4MMQ1ZWvr 

Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/us/politics/biden-ukraine-russia-atacms-missiles.html 

How this Kent space company is building rockets to fly, and fly again

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/how-this-kent-space-company-is-building-rockets-to-fly-and-fly-again/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

COMAC At The Zhuhai Airshow: Examining The Chinese Planemaker's Exploits

https://simpleflying.com/comac-zhuhai-airshow-guide/ 

U.S. moves to enhance military tech partnerships with Japan, Australia | DefenseScoop

https://defensescoop.com/2024/11/17/us-moves-enhance-military-tech-partnerships-with-japan-australia/ 

Ukrainian F-16 pilots shoot down nearly 10 air targets during Russian attack on 17 November – video | Ukrainska Pravda

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/17/7484933/ 

Navy Tests Submarine-Launched Drones to Enable Undersea-to-Air Targeting

https://warriormaven.com/sea/navy-tests-submarine-launched-drones-to-enable-undersea-to-air-targeting 

Zhuhai Air Show 2024: lo más destacado. Aviones civiles, militares y drones - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/zhuhai-air-show-2024-lo-mas-destacado-aviones-civiles-militares-y-drones/ 

The Artemis 2 moon spacecraft for astronauts is one step closer to liftoff in 2025 (photo) | Space

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/artemis-2s-orion-capsule-goes-into-altitude-chamber-to-prep-for-2025-moon-mission 

ESA Releases Findings of Super Heavy-Lift Rocket Studies - European Spaceflight

https://europeanspaceflight.com/esa-releases-findings-of-super-heavy-lift-rocket-studies/ 

Atlas celebrates 10 years of service and capability | Royal Air Force

https://raf.mod.uk/news/articles/atlas-celebrates-10-years-of-service-and-capability/ 

[Podcast] Extra especial por el Festival Aéreo Internacional de China (Zouhai Air Show)

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-extra-especial-por-el-festival-aereo-internacional-de-china-zouhai-air-show/

Airbus presenta una versión de patrulla marítima del A321XLR y el Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas francés ¿lo selecciona? para sustituir al Atlantique 2

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/airbus-presenta-una-version-de-patrulla-maritima-del-a321xlr-y-el-ministerio-de-las-fuerzas-armadas-frances-lo-selecciona-para-sustituir-al-atlantique-2/

New Record for FAA-Licensed Commercial Space Operations, Aerospace Rulemaking Committee Launched to Update Licensing Rule

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/new-record-faa-licensed-commercial-space-operations-aerospace-rulemaking-committee 

Airbus Reveals A321 MPA as French Navy Prepares to Replace its Atlantique 2

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/13/airbus-reveals-a321-mpa/ 

Andruil & General Atomics Wingman Drones Clear USAF Critical Design Review

Anduril and General Atomics have completed critical design reviews for their drone prototypes under the United States Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Both companies will begin manufacturing their designs ahead of potential flights next year.

https://simpleflying.com/adruil-general-atomics-wingman-drones-clear-usaf-critical-design-review/ 

​ATR abandons STOL variant

https://www.flightglobal.com/programmes/atr-abandons-stol-variant/160741.article 

Deutsche Aircraft sees ‘huge’ potential to sell D328eco in Canada

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/deutsche-aircraft-sees-huge-potential-to-sell-d328eco-in-canada/160746.article 

South Korea launches short take-off Gray Eagle UAV from amphibious assault ship

In a first of its kind flight, a General Atomics 

Gray Eagle

 short take-off and landing uncrewed aircraft has launched from a South Korean amphibious assault ship, the equivalent of a light aircraft carrier

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/south-korea-launches-short-take-off-gray-eagle-uav-from-amphibious-assault-ship/160742.article 

Bahrain still considering Cobra fleet renewal deal with surplus Bell AH-1Ws

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/bahrain-still-considering-cobra-fleet-renewal-deal-with-surplus-bell-ah-1ws/160754.article 

Bell Boeing Tapped For V-22 Support | Iran To Boost Military Budget | France Evaluates MBRL

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bell-boeing-tapped-for-v-22-support-iran-to-boost-military-budget-france-evaluates-mbrl-0242218/ 

X-59 Engine Roars, Lockheed Martin Starts Last Major Ground Test

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/x-59-engine-roars-lockheed-martin-starts-last-major-ground-test/ 

Qantas A388 at Los Angeles on Jan 1st 2024, maintenance tool found left in engine

https://avherald.com/h?article=5204eed6&opt=0 

Airports Happy About Growing Unleaded AvGas Availability

https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=AEF0FC58-D804-4E7D-956E-C02C85F75BEF 

Startup Exosonic goes from supersonic boom to bust

Exosonic has announced that it is going out of business after being unable to raise needed funding.

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/startup-exosonic-supersonic-boom/

EHang's solid-state battery nearly doubles pilotless eVTOL's airtime

With nearly 500 Wh/kg of energy density, the solid-state battery contributes to a serious boost in endurance, previewing a promising future of improved autonomy and utility among eVTOLs.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/ehang-solid-state-battery-evtol-test/ 

Electra upsizes ultra-STOL hybrid electric plane to carry 9 passengers

We've been following Electra's ultra-short takeoff and landing electric hybrid prototype for some time and now the company has unveiled its EL9 Ultra Short production model that is designed to carry nine passengers at 175 knots (201 mph, 324 km/h).

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/electra-ultra-stol-passenger-hybrid-electric-plane/ 

[Podcast] SAR, Search and Rescue, para que otros vivan

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-sar-search-and-rescue-para-que-otros-vivan/ 

Electra.aero unveils design of production aircraft | Revolution.aero

https://www.revolution.aero/news/2024/11/13/electra-aero-unveils-design-of-production-aircraft/ 

Embraer’s search for new airplane partner brings Saudi aviation ambitions to the fore - The Air Current

https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/embraer-saudi-ksa-mbs-pif-new-airplane-funds/ 

Iberia estrena el nuevo A321XLR a nivel mundial

 

•     Despegará mañana del aeropuerto de Madrid rumbo a Boston a las 12:35 horas
•     La aerolínea se convierte así en lanzadora a nivel mundial de este nuevo avión fabricado por Airbus
•     Con este avión, Iberia refuerza su red de largo radio de una manera innovadora, pues permite realizar, por primera vez, viajes transoceánicos con un avión de un solo pasillo

https://grupo.iberia.es/pressrelease/details/21263

Qantas planes falling into disrepair causing delays, cancellations

https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/12/qantas-planes-disrepair-pilots-engineers/#Echobox=1731384023 

Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV Bring Automated Aerial Application to Helicopters | Rotor

https://rotor.ai/post/rotor-ag-nav 

New Drone for Climate Monitoring | UST

https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2024/11/new-drone-for-climate-monitoring/ 

China Shows PL-15 AAM Variant for J-20 Fighters

https://turdef.com/article/china-shows-pl-15-aam-variant-for-j-20-fighters

AL-51 Turbofan for Su-57 Fighters Joins Zhuhai Airshow

https://turdef.com/article/al-51-turbofan-for-su-57-fighters-joins-zhuhai-airshow

Bayraktar TB3 Starts Night Approach Tests with TCG ANADOLU

https://turdef.com/article/bayraktar-tb3-starts-night-approach-tests-with-tcg-anadolu

China's BF500 Tandem-Rotor ("mini-chinook")UAV Breaks Cover

https://turdef.com/article/china-s-bf500-tandem-rotor-uav-breaks-cover

Hürjet's Second Prototype Takes to the Skies

https://turdef.com/article/huerjet-s-second-prototype-takes-to-the-skies

As hypersonic pioneer Reaction Engines enters administration BILL SWEETMAN looks at what the company promised, and what went wrong.

As hypersonic pioneer Reaction Engines enters administration BILL SWEETMAN looks at what the company promised, and what went wrong.

Reaction Engines Ltd (REL) people used to call the company "the world's oldest startup". Started in 1989 to pursue founder Alan Bond's vision of a fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle, the company entered administration at the end of October after failing to secure new investment.

SSTO is a challenge that has defeated all comers for more than 60 years, including two multibillion-dollar US efforts, the 1980s National Aerospaceplane and the 1990s Lockheed Martin X-33.

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/per-ardua-administration/

Bell focused on future upgrades as FLRAA advances toward delivery of first prototype

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/bell-focused-on-future-upgrades-as-flraa-advances-toward-delivery-of-first-prototype/160513.article 

Avia Solutions Group Orders up to 80 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Gear Up Expansion

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-11-12-Avia-Solutions-Group-Orders-up-to-80-Boeing-737-MAX-Jets-to-Gear-Up-Expansion 

US Approves $4.9 Billion Sale Of 4 Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft To South Korea

https://simpleflying.com/us-approves-4-9-billion-e-7-wedgetail-aewc-aircraft-sale-south-korea/ 

The B-21’s Price Is Decreasing With Over $5 Billion Saved for the First Five Lots

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/12/the-b-21s-price-is-decreasing/ 

Vertical pushes back VX4 until 2028 but promises first upgrade in 2030

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/vertical-pushes-back-vx4-until-2028-but-promises-first-upgrade-in-2030/160705.article 

Hainan Airlines Holding orders 40 C909s, 60 C919s

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/146903-hainan-airlines-holding-orders-40-c909s-60-c919s 

China's Colorful Guizhou Airlines orders 20+10 C909s (formerly ARJ21)

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/146906-chinas-colorful-guizhou-airlines-orders-2010-c909s 

Air China Announced As COMAC C929 Widebody Launch Customer & New Military Aircraft Unveiled At 15th China Airshow In Zhuhai

https://simpleflying.com/air-china-launch-customer-comac-929-new-military-aircraft-china-airshow/ 

Strike slashed Boeing jet deliveries in October

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/strike-slashed-boeing-jet-deliveries-in-october/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

How carriers are building up freight business in Bahrain

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/how-carriers-are-building-up-freight-business-in-bahrain/160683.article 

A Complete Guide To The Lockheed Martin F-16's Variants & The Countries That Fly Them

https://simpleflying.com/video/a-complete-guide-to-the-lockheed-martin-f-16-s-variants-the-countries-that-fly-them/ 

Employees across Boeing face sweeping layoffs this week

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/employees-across-boeing-face-sweeping-layoffs-this-week/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Boeing: Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2043 as Emerging Markets Drive Growth

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-11-12-Boeing-Air-Cargo-Traffic-to-Double-by-2043-as-Emerging-Markets-Drive-Growth 

Spirit AeroSystems secures fresh loan from Boeing amid cash crunch

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/spirit-aerosystems-secures-fresh-loan-from-boeing-amid-cash-crunch/160714.article 

Water-spraying tower is a mobile forest-fire-fighting sprinkler system

https://newatlas.com/good-thinking/rainstream-tower-forest-fire-sprinkler/ 

Boeing Projects The Air Cargo Market To Double By 2043

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-air-cargo-market-increase/ 

China Officially Unveils The J-20S, The World’s First Two-Seat Stealth Fighter

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/12/china-officially-unveils-two-seat-j-20s/ 

Australia: Defence lays out plan to retire Tiger helicopters

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/defence-lays-out-plan-to-retire-tiger-helicopters/ 

Boeing Reaches Settlement with families In 737 MAX Crash Lawsuit Ahead Of Trial

https://simpleflying.com/video/boeing-reaches-settlement/ 

Further MAX delivery delays for Japan's Skymark Airlines

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/146929-further-max-delivery-delays-for-japans-skymark-airlines 

Lufthansa B748 over Atlantic on Nov 11th 2024, turbulence causes 11 injuries

https://avherald.com/h?article=5203da2c&opt=0 

Australia: Boeing approved to manufacture aerospace parts for Defence

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/boeing-approved-to-manufacture-aerospace-parts-for-defence/ 

El Museo de la RAF expondrá a partir de 2025 el único Do 17 completo que queda en el mundo - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-museo-de-la-raf-expondra-a-partir-de-2025-el-unico-do-17-completo-que-queda-en-el-mundo/ 

Alitalia will lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/alitalia-will-lay-off-over-2000-remaining-employees-as-liquidation-nears/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Skunk Works Reveal New Stealthy Tanker Concept With Twin Flying Booms

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/10/skunk-works-new-stealthy-tanker-concept/ 

A-10C Demonstration Team Flies Final Show

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/11/a-10c-demo-team-flies-final-show/ 

UK PM Greenlights New Multi-Billion Pound 6th-Gen Jet Developed With Japan & Italy

It's always a scary time for major defense projects when governments change following an election. However, the new British Labour Government has given the go-ahead for the BAE Tempest sixth-generation fighter (now called GCAP or Global Combat Air Programme). Separately, it has also been reported that the Royal Air Force (RAF) may be leaning toward purchasing more F-35Bs instead of Typhoons as it seeks to increase its numbers following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

https://simpleflying.com/uk-pm-greenlights-new-multi-billion-6th-gen-jet-developed-japan-italy/ 

FAA Proposes Additional Inspections For Airbus A320ceo V2500 Engines Following An Uncontained Failure

https://simpleflying.com/faa-inspections-airbus-a320ceo-v2500-engines-uncontained-failure/ 

Could The F-15 Eagle Be Retrofitted To Carry The 30,000 lb Massive Ordinance Penetrator?

https://simpleflying.com/could-f-15-eagle-retrofit-30000-lb-mop/ 

EASA Certifies Embraer E190F Variant

https://simpleflying.com/easa-certifies-embraer-e190f/ 

Electronic warfare version of J-15, CH-7 stealth UAV debut at Zhuhai

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/electronic-warfare-version-of-j-15-ch-7-stealth-uav-debut-at-zhuhai/160670.article 

Leonardo takes tilt at NATO next-generation rotorcraft concept

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/leonardo-takes-tilt-at-nato-next-generation-rotorcraft-concept/160681.article 

US To Send Contractors To Ukraine For Maintenance | Israel Acquires Next-Gen F-15s | Pakistan Tests SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/us-to-send-contractors-to-ukraine-for-maintenance-israel-acquires-next-gen-f-15s-pakistan-tests-smash-anti-ship-ballistic-missile-0242203/ 

Embraer Attends Airshow China 2024 with a focus on supply chain collaboration

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/embraer-attends-airshow-china-2024-with-a-focus-on-supply-chain-collaboration/ 

The Italian Coast Guard adds an ATR42 Maritime Patrol to its fleet

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/the-italian-coast-guard-adds-an-atr42-maritime-patrol-to-its-fleet/ 

Sweden deepens defence ties with Brazil through Embraer C-390 and Gripen expansion

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/embraer/c-390-millennium/sweden-deepens-defence-ties-with-brazil-through-embraer-c-390-and-gripen-expansion/ 

French pilots call for strike to protest new airfare tax amid economic and employment concerns

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/strike-action/french-pilots-call-for-strike-to-protest-new-airfare-tax-amid-economic-and-employment-concerns/ 

Major fire destroys over forty cars in popular Amsterdam Schiphol Airport parking lot

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/amsterdam-schiphol-ams/major-fire-destroys-over-forty-cars/ 

Groundbreaking laser tech enables faster, safer landmine detection

https://newatlas.com/technology/laser-acoustic-faster-safer-landmine-detection/ 

"Su-57 crazy flying demonstration at ZhuHai Airshow 2024" @-YouTube

https://youtu.be/3iaYyYFicMw?si=jQGq-ow1um18CBC_ 

U.S. Air Force Establishes First KC-46A Pegasus Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/09/first-kc-46a-pegasus-expeditionary-air-refueling-squadron/ 

Rolls-Royce Cites Supply Chain Challenges As Shares Dip

https://simpleflying.com/rolls-royce-cites-supply-chain-challenges-as-shares-dip/ 

18 United Airlines Passengers Sickened From Suspected Food Poisoning During Tokyo-Bound Flight

https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-passengers-food-poisioning-tokyo/ 

Airbus A320 Of Russia's Aeroflot Leaves Munich Airport After 2.5 Years Following 460,000 Parking Fee

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a320-aeroflot-leaves-munich-airport/ 

Total Linhas Aereas Boeing 737-400F catches fire, emergency landing at Sao Paulo Airport, Brazil

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/total-linhas-aereas/total-linhas-aereas-boeing-737-400f-catches-fire-emergency-landing-at-sao-paulo-airport-brazil/ 

Natilus takes on Airbus and Boeing with blended-wing airliner

Aerospace startup Natilus is taking on the biggest players in civil aviation, unveiling its plans to build its Horizon Blended Wing Body (BWB) passenger/cargo liner that can carry 200 passengers from New York to London with 50% lower emissions.

Continue Reading

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/natilus-airbus-boeing-blended-wing/ 

Avions de patrouille maritime : le ministère choisit Airbus

https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/avions-de-patrouille-maritime-le-ministere-des-armees-choisit-airbus-face-a-dassault-1010738.html 

L'Airbus Defence A321 MPA remplacera le Dassault-Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique ! — avionslegendaires.net

https://www.avionslegendaires.net/2024/11/actu/lairbus-defence-a321-mpa-remplacera-le-dassault-breguet-atl-2-atlantique/#comments 

Deutsche Aircraft, RTX to ensure D328eco SAF readiness

Press Release:  https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2024/11/deutsche-aircraft-pratt-whitney/ 

Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars

A new study says private jet carbon pollution soared 46% from 2019 to 2023

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/carbon-pollution-from-high-flying-rich-in-private-jets-soars/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Game-changing Exocet missile gets range and capability upgrades

https://newatlas.com/military/exocet-missile-upgrade/ 

World's first successful aerospike rocket flight test

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/worlds-first-successful-aerospike-rocket-flight-test/ 

Trump’s economy will bring a major shift to Seattle and the world

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/trumps-economy-will-bring-a-major-shift-to-seattle-and-the-world/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

A Breakdown of the PLA Navy’s Catapult-Launched J-15T Unveiled ahead of Zhuhai Air Show

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/08/pla-navy-catapult-launched-j-15t-unveiled/ 

MiG-29, MiG-21, and Two F-22s Carry Out Memorial Flyover For Col. (Ret.) Gail Peck At Nellis AFB

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/08/memorial-flyover-nellis-afb/ 

Live Model of China’s CH-7 Flying Wing Stealth UCAV Revealed

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/08/live-model-of-chinas-ch-7-flying-wing-stealth-ucav-revealed/ 

Why The USAF B-21 Raider's Costs Could Rise Above Its Dizzying $550 Million Price Tag

https://simpleflying.com/why-b-21-raider-costs-rise-above-dizzying-550-million-price/ 

Amazon Launches Prime Air Drone Home Deliveries In Phoenix

https://simpleflying.com/amazon-prime-air-drone-deliveries-phoenix/ 

British Airways Cancels 2 More Routes Due To Rolls-Royce Engine Issues

https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-cancels-2-more-routes-rolls-royce-engine-issues/ 

Vertical Aerospace funding talks enter critical stage

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/vertical-aerospace-funding-talks-enter-critical-stage/160658.article 

Improved A380 reliability helping BA offset 787 engine availability issues

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/improved-a380-reliability-helping-ba-offset-787-engine-availability-issues/160660.article 

Engine shortages leave Embraer unable to hit 2024 E-Jet production target

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/engine-shortages-leave-embraer-unable-to-hit-2024-e-jet-production-target/160666.article 

F-35B flight trials conclude for second Japanese aircraft carrier

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/f-35b-flight-trials-conclude-for-second-japanese-aircraft-carrier/160664.article 

USN Tapped Leonardo To Produce AN/SPQ-9B Radars | DoS Approved FMS To Czech Republic | India Is Upgrading ALG Near China Into Jet Base

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/usn-tapped-leonardo-to-produce-an-spq-9b-radars-dos-approved-fms-to-czech-republic-india-is-upgrading-alg-near-china-into-jet-base-0242198/ 

U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Demonstrate First Live Control of an Uncrewed Air Vehicle by UMCS and MDCX™

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/u-s-navy-and-lockheed-martin-skunk-works-demonstrate-first-live-control-of-an-uncrewed-air-vehicle-by-umcs-and-mdcx/ 

In October 2024, Airbus registered 82 orders and delivered 62 aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/in-october-2024-airbus-registered-82-orders-and-delivered-62-aircraft/ 

Navy to acquire new VTOL drone capability

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/navy-to-acquire-new-vtol-drone-capability/ 

Su-57 shows off poor build quality in Zhuhai debut

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/su-57-shows-off-poor-build-quality-in-zhuhai-debut/160602.article 

Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-11-global-medical-response-orders-28-airbus-helicopters-in-fleet?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

CFM International at 50

https://www.flightglobal.com/paid-content/cfm-international-at-50/160587.article 

Is the J-15D Electronic Warfare Aircraft in Operation?

https://simpleflying.com/chinese-navy-j-15d-service/ 

Zhuhai images add to ongoing J-35 development odyssey

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/zhuhai-images-add-to-ongoing-j-35-development-odyssey/160614.article 

Saab F-39E Gripen Fighter Jet Debuts At Largest Military Exercise In Latin America

https://simpleflying.com/saab-f-39e-gripen-fighter-jet-debut-cruzex-2024-brazil/ 

HondaJet Private Jet Crashes Outside Of Phoenix, Arizona

https://simpleflying.com/hondajet-crash-phoenix-arizona/ 

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Fires Up Engine For The First Time Ahead Of First Flight

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/07/nasas-x-59-engine-test/ 

MBDA propels system testing on future cruise and anti-ship missiles

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/mbda-propels-system-testing-on-future-cruise-and-anti-ship-missiles/160637.article 

J-15T, massive strike UAV break cover at Zhuhai

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/j-15t-massive-strike-uav-break-cover-at-zhuhai/160634.article 

Britten-Norman has new owner alongside fresh investment

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/britten-norman-has-new-owner-alongside-fresh-investment/160638.article 

Archer and Joby seek slices of envisioned Japanese air taxi market

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/archer-and-joby-seek-slices-of-envisioned-japanese-air-taxi-market/160628.article 

AW609 stays on certification path amid ‘tangible progress’ with FAA

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/aw609-stays-on-certification-path-amid-tangible-progress-with-faa/160644.article 

How The Trump Administration Could Impact Aviation Unions

https://simpleflying.com/trump-administration-aviation-unions/ 

Israel signs $5.2 billion deal to acquire 25 F-15 fighter jets from Boeing

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/israel-signs-5-2-billion-deal-to-acquire-25-f-15-fighter-jets-from-boeing/ 

Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo Corporation’s Joint Venture Company, Soracle, Announces Agreement Including Intended Purchase Of Up To $500M of Electric Aircraft From Archer

https://investors.archer.com/news/news-details/2024/Japan-Airlines-and-Sumitomo-Corporations-Joint-Venture-Company-Soracle-Announces-Agreement-Including-Intended-Purchase-Of-Up-To-500M-of-Electric-Aircraft-From-Archer/default.aspx 

Japan Airlines' and Sumitomo Corporation's Joint Venture Company, Soracle, Announces Agreement Including Intended Purchase Of Up To $500M of Electric Aircraft From Archer

British Airways A388 at London on Nov 6th 2024, engine shut down in flight

https://avherald.com/h?article=51fe5385&opt=0 

[Podcast] Ejército y Catástrofes

¿Cuándo puede desplegarse el ejército en una catástrofe?¿Qué requisitos se debe cumplir?¿Qué medios tiene?¿Cómo lo hacen en otros países?¿Qué se podría mejorar en España? En este episodio intentamos responder a estas preguntas.

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-ejercito-y-catastrofes/ 

Russians start installing thermobaric bombs on Shahed drones – media | Ukrainska Pravda

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/7/7483408/ 

Bell To Build FLRAA Fuselage In New Wichita Facility

After removing Spirit Aerosystems from its FLRAA program because of the Boeing acquisition, Bell announced today it will build the tiltrotor's fuselage in-house at a new facility in Wichita. 

https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/bell-build-flraa-fuselage-new-kansas-facility 

Boeing Union approves new contract, ending expensive strike

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/boeing-union-approves-new-contract-ending-expensive-strike/ 

Russian sabotage plot: rehearsal for a larg-scale attack on U.S.-bound flights

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/dhl-express/russian-sabotage-plot-rehearsal-for-a-larg-scale-attack-on-u-s-bound-flights/ 

Switchblade flying car gets production redesign after first flight

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/switchblade-flying-car-production-design/ 

Airbus A321MPA at Euronaval 2024 (@ Youtube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY3lEaQi_f0

Airbus Proposes A321XLR Airframe For Maritime Patrol Mission

https://aviationweek.com/defense/multi-mission-aircraft/airbus-proposes-a321xlr-airframe-maritime-patrol-mission

China to unveil J-35A (aka J-31, FC-31) stealth fighter next Zhuhai Air Show Next Week

China Bugle, the official media account of the PLA's News Media Center, on Monday released the post titled "Super spoilers! Is the J-35 officially announced?" accompanied by a photo showing the vertical tail of an aircraft marked with the number "75." 

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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202411/1322404.shtml

The fighter, an image of which was released during an air force press conference Tuesday, will appear at an air show in the southern city of Zhuhai next week, officials said.

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https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/05/china/china-stealth-fighter-jet-j-35a-intl-hnk/index.html

Japan and EU announce new defence pact

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Japan_and_EU_announce_new_defence_pact_999.html 

Joint Russia sea drills signal start of Indonesian foreign policy shift

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Joint_Russia_sea_drills_signal_start_of_Indonesian_foreign_policy_shift_999.html 

North Korea says new Hwasong-19 ICBM has 'matchless' nuclear attack capability

North Korea successfully test-fired its new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile, state-run media reported Friday, with leader Kim Jong Un claiming the regime has secured an "irreversible" means of delivering nuclear weapons. Kim said the launch demonstrated the missile's "matchless strategic nuclear attack capability before the world," according to a report in the official Kor

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/North_Korea_says_new_Hwasong-19_ICBM_has_matchless_nuclear_attack_capability_999.html 

Taiwan detects 37 Chinese aircraft near island

Taiwan said it detected 37 Chinese fighter jets, drones and other aircraft near the self-ruled island on Sunday as Beijing carried out "long-distance" training flights. China has ramped up military activity around Taiwan in recent years as Beijing pressures Taipei to accept its claims of sovereignty over the island. The Chinese aircraft were spotted from 9:00 am (0100 GMT) and 35 of them

 https://www.sinodaily.com/reports/Taiwan_detects_37_Chinese_aircraft_near_island_999.html 

USV and UUV Maritime Drones Tested at AUKUS’s Autonomous Warrior 24 in Australia

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/04/autonomous-warrior-24/ 

Examined: How & Why Airports Mitigate Potential Flood Threats

https://simpleflying.com/how-airports-mitigate-flood-threats/ 

EgyptAir A320 crash: Circumstances of oxygen leak and ignition source remain unclear

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/egyptair-a320-crash-circumstances-of-oxygen-leak-and-ignition-source-remain-unclear/160581.article 

Ryanair still expects first Max 10s in first half of 2027

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/ryanair-still-expects-first-max-10s-in-first-half-of-2027/160583.article 

UK progresses plans for Merlin helicopters to fly on until 2040

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/uk-progresses-plans-for-merlin-helicopters-to-fly-on-until-2040/160584.article 

Airbus signs historic contract to provide 19 H135 military training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-11-airbus-signs-historic-contract-to-provide-19-h135-military-training?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Papua New Guinea's Aero Dynamics doubles PAC 750 XSTOL fleet

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/146472-papua-new-guineas-aero-dynamics-doubles-pac-750-xstol-fleet 

US's Spirit to furlough 330 pilots amid cost-cutting

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/146478-uss-spirit-to-furlough-330-pilots-amid-cost-cutting 

Barcelona Airport flooded as torrential rains cause flight cancellations across Catalonia

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/barcelona-bcn/barcelona-airport-flooded-as-torrential-rains-cause-flight-cancellations-across-catalonia/ 

Boeing aircraft production to resume after pay deal reached

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• La compañía cierra pedidos con Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) para desarrollar la ingeniería aeroespacial, el diseño y la fabricación de 31 'sticks' de vuelo para dos aviones militares de las Fuerzas Aéreas turcas: el 'HÜRJET Next Generation Jet Trainer' y el último modelo de caza de combate. La producción de estos componentes se realizará en la planta de Aeroespace & Defense en Sevilla, uno de los tres grandes polos aeroespaciales de Europa.

 

• Airtificial lleva más de 15 años desarrollando 'sticks' de vuelo, participando en diversos programas aeronáuticos y para diferentes propósitos, desde control de vuelo hasta sistemas de repostaje en vuelo. Ese 'know-how' propio en el complejo sector aeroespacial la posiciona como una de las pocas compañías del mundo, al nivel de gigantes en el sector de la defensa como BAE Systems, capaz de realizar el proceso completo de ingeniería, diseño y fabricación de estos 'sticks'. Además, en el sector de aviación en Defensa fabrica también 'sticks' para Airbus con los cuales se maneja la pértiga de repostaje en vuelo del avión cisterna líder en el mundo, el A330MRTT.

 

Madrid, 30 de octubre de 2024. Airtificial vuela con el viento de cola en el sector Defensa. La compañía ha aumentado su cartera de pedidos con Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) para la producción completa de 31 sticks de vuelo para dos tipos de aviones militares turcos: el HÜRJET Next Generation Jet Trainer, avión a reacción de entrenamiento militar y de combate ligero, y el último modelo de caza de combate. Con éstos, la compañía suma más un centenar de sticks fabricados para TAI en los últimos tres años. Airtificial, en su unidad Aerospace & Defense (A&D), acumula más de 15 años de experiencia en el ciclo de producción completo de sticks de vuelo, y destaca como una de las pocas empresas del mundo capaz de desarrollar la ingeniería de estos procesos industriales.

 

Estos nuevos pedidos valorados en 2,5 millones se enmarcan dentro del tercero que firma Airtificial Group con la compañía pública turca desde el inicio de sus relaciones comerciales en 2020, año en que acordaron varios contratos en materia de Defensa. En abril de este año, firmaron un acuerdo de 4,8 millones de euros para la fabricación de 46 sticks de vuelo y el desarrollo en profundidad de las capacidades tecnológicas, electrónicas y mecánicas de estos brazos de control. Anteriormente, en febrero de 2023, ambas entidades acordaron por 4,6 millones de euros el desarrollo, la ingeniería de sistemas y la fabricación de una decena de sticks de vuelo para el avión de combate turco de quinta generación.

 

Éstos sticks de control de vuelo se están realizando en su planta de Sevilla, en Aerópolis, el único parque tecnológico en España dedicado exclusivamente a la industria aeroespacial. A su vez, Aerópolis es uno de los tres grandes polos aeroespaciales de Europa, junto con Toulouse (Francia) y Hamburgo (Alemania).

 

Con esta nueva adjudicación de TAI, Airtificial se refuerza como proveedor global de tecnología aeroespacial, ya que acumula más de 15 años de experiencia durante los que sus ingenieros y expertos han desarrollado un know-how propio muy valorado en el sector que le permite trabajar en proyectos de gran magnitud y valor añadido.

'Sticks' de vuelo también de los aviones cisterna de Airbus

Además de trabajar para TAI, Airtificial A&D lleva años y fabricando sticks de vuelo para otra aeronave militar, el A330MRT, avión militar cisterna líder en el mundo. En este programa Airtificial ha trabajado en el desarrollo e industrialización de dos modelos diferentes de sticks, incluyendo una versión de Nueva Generación con unas prestaciones mecánicas mucho más avanzadas. Estos sticks de Airtificial se usan para el manejo de la pértiga o manguera de recarga de combustible en vuelvo, maniobra que requiere de una gran precisión técnica.

La oportunidad del HÜRJET en el mercado español

El desarrollo de los sticks de control de vuelo para el avión de entrenamiento y combate ligero HÜRJET abre la puerta a la compañía a una importante oportunidad en el mercado aeronáutico español.

Según fuentes del sector, la Fuerza Aérea de España está actualmente en proceso de evaluar varias opciones para sustituir su flota de aviones F-5M, utilizados en el entrenamiento avanzado de sus pilotos. Entre las opciones consideradas se encuentra precisamente el HÜRJET, el cual podría llegar a España debido a un posible intercambio de 24 aeronaves de este tipo por seis de transporte A400M, fabricados por Airbus en España. Airtificial Group también fabrica piezas estructurales para este modelo de avión.

Proveedor global estratégico de piezas en 'composite' para el sector Defensa

Airtificial también está incrementando el volumen de piezas, denominadas "referencias" en el sector, que fabrica para aviones militares. Actualmente Airtificial A&D diseña y fabrica en su planta de Jerez más de 100 referencias al año para el A440M, además de piezas para los cargueros C295 de Airbus.

El director general y consejero de Airtificial Group, Guillermo Fernández de Peñaranda, afirma que "el nuevo pedido de TAI reafirma su confianza en nuestro saber hacer y nuestra capacidad tecnológica". "Somos un proveedor de referencia en tecnología de vanguardia en el sector aeroespacial: tanto con los sticks como con la capacidad de producir piezas de composite que reemplazan a las de metal y aligeran el peso de las aeronaves", añade. Fernández de Peñaranda concluye que "Airtificial tiene un recorrido por delante sumamente importante, dado que su actividad está respaldada e impulsada por una legislación cada vez más 'ecológica' que fomenta la transición de la industria aeroespacial global hacia el desarrollo de materiales más ecológicos y ligeros que contribuyen a la reducción de emisiones contaminantes. Los fabricantes de aviones se ajustan a esa legislación cambiando las piezas de metal de sus aviones por las de composite que fabrica la compañía".

Sobre Airtificial

Airtificial ofrece soluciones globales e innovadoras de diseño y fabricación para la industria de la automoción, aeronáutica, infraestructuras y otros sectores industriales, integrando tecnologías avanzadas como robótica e inteligencia artificial que junto con la interacción humana contribuyen a un desarrollo más sostenible. Cotizada en el Mercado Continuo, tiene presencia operativa en catorce países de los principales mercados de Europa, América y Asia; y contribuye a la transformación digital y a la automatización y optimización de los procesos de sus clientes en el ámbito industrial mediante un crecimiento sostenible y competitivo.

Para más información:

Contacto de prensa:

Fernando García y David Otero

Teléfono: +34 91 576 52 50 / +34 696 249 078

Email: airtificial@estudiodecomunicacion.com

 

 

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