viernes, 9 de febrero de 2024

Sikorsky Completes Flight Tests of Three Hellenic Navy MH-60R Helicopters

 https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2024-02-07-Sikorsky-Completes-Flight-Tests-of-Three-Hellenic-Navy-MH-60R-Helicopters

Boeing CFO Brian West to Speak at Cowen Aerospace & Defense Conference February 13

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-02-06-Boeing-CFO-Brian-West-to-Speak-at-Cowen-Aerospace-Defense-Conference-February-13

The F-16 exceeded the expectations of Ukrainian pilots during the training. Interview with the pilot of the Air Force Phantom

Iraq condemns U.S. drone strike as 'clear aggression,' violation of sovereignty



Iraq on Thursday harshly chastised the United States for a retaliatory drone strike that killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia within its borders, calling it "a clear aggression and violation of Iraqi sovereignty" that is "dragging the region into dangerous repercussions." U.S. Central Command launched the strike Wednesday in response to an attack on Tower 22 base in Jordan late…

DARPA's REMA Program Revolutionizes Commercial Drone Autonomy for Military Use



The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is at the forefront of enhancing commercial drone technology with its latest initiative, the Rapid Experimental Missionized Autonomy (REMA) program. This ambitious program seeks to significantly advance the autonomy of commercial drones, enabling them to autonomously proceed with their predefined missions even when the connection to their ope…

Airbus awards landmark aerospace order for A220 aircraft doors to Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies



Giving a significant push to the Government of India's 'Make in India' vision, Airbus has awarded a contract for the manufacturing and assembly of its A220
Family aircraft doors to Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies. This is one of the largest aerospace export contracts to India


Iberia Express: how not to do a sub-brand

Rudder bolts inspected on all Boeing 737 MAXs; no more faults found

Boeing’s poor performance in defense offers more signs of deep trouble

COMAC C929: 5 Things You Didn't Know About The Planned Chinese Widebody

Reports Suggest Airbus Is Forecasting Delivery Delays In Late 2024

FAA Moves to Accelerate Air Traffic Controller Hiring by Enhancing College Training Program

Boeing to showcase sustainable aviation, advanced air mobility, defense and services at Singapore Airshow 2024

Joby prototype lost propeller blade before 2022 crash: NTSB

C919 to make international debut at Singapore air show

Airbus eyes Saudi Arabia’s tanker, airlift and maritime patrol needs

Spirit AeroSystems closing in on new financial terms with Airbus

Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug bolts appeared to be missing on Alaska jet, NTSB says

Delay hits Belgium’s F-35 delivery: advanced software certification pushes timeline back by six months

Embraer and Mahindra collaborate on C-390 Millennium for Indian Air Force, reinforcing ‘Make in India’ initiative

[Australia] Marles reaffirms decision to dispose of Taipans despite repair offer

Venice Conference Makes Case for Amphibious Aviation

Venice will host the first annual Future Opportunities for Seaplanes & Amphibious Aviation conference on March 20. Joint organizers Quaynote Communications and Arena Group selected the historic trading port on Italy's Adriatic Sea coast as a focal point for innovators looking to tap the potential for water-based air transportation

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2024-02-09/venice-conference-makes-case-amphibious-aviation 

Gulfstream G700 To Make Singapore Airshow Debut

LuftCar signs deal to develop detachable flying vans in the Philippines

FAA’s Boeing Crackdown Offers Preview Of Broader Changes | Aviation Week Network

"With manufacturing, there has been an oversight approach that has focused heavily on audits, checking the paperwork to make sure it's correct and making sure that systems are in place," FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker told the House aviation subcommittee during a Feb. 6 hearing. "We are migrating to a system that is what I would call 'audit plus.' We're going to have more of a surveillance component, much like you would find on the flight line or in maintenance [hangars], where inspectors are actually on the ground, talking to people, looking at the work that's being done. So we're proposing at this point to expand the oversight approach to include both audit and inspection, which is why we're moving inspectors into facilities."

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https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/faas-boeing-crackdown-offers-preview-broader-changes 

Army cancels FARA helicopter program, makes other cuts in major aviation shakeup - Breaking Defense

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