Russia's Su-57 superfighter: platform for kamikaze drones

The Sukhoi Su-57 is Russia's best fighter. If its creators have their way, the Su-57 could soon also function as a flying launch platform - for disposable drones full of explosives that can find their target autonomously.

https://www-flugrevue-de.translate.goog/militaer/blitz-su-57-erhaelt-neue-waffe-kamikaze-drohne-fuer-russlands-superfighter/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=es&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true 

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PLD Space has achieved 120 million euros in funding to date

    Since its foundation, the company has obtained 78 million in funding, in addition to the 42 million awarded by the Plan for Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) for the Spanish space launcher.

    The funds will mainly be allocated to create the first Spanish factory producing space rockets in series, located in Elche (Spain), as well as to expand the team in the areas of production, supply chain and quality.

    Furthermore, the company will be multiplying by five its capacity to test integrated engines and launchers, thereby boasting the biggest private infrastructure in Europe for designing, manufacturing, testing and launching space rockets.

    PLD Space is continuing to work with the French Space Agency CNES to build the MIURA 5 launch base in French Guiana this year.

https://www.pldspace.com/en/news/corporate/pld-space-has-achieved-120-million-euros-in-funding-to-date 

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Lockheed Martin eyes Patriot interceptor production in Spain

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/04/22/lockheed-martin-eyes-patriot-interceptor-production-in-spain/ 

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[España] Prevé la adquisición de siete aeronaves del nuevo modelo DHC 515, una actualización de los Canadair CL-215 y CL-415, por 375 M€

https://www.miteco.gob.es/content/dam/miteco/es/prensa/2024_04_19_Ribera_Robles_firman_Acuerdo_interdepartamental_mejora_flota_estatal_aviones_anfibios.pdf 

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China's highly coveted Atlantic naval base would 'expose' US in 'times of crisis' - World News - News - Daily Express US

https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/128853/chinese-atlantic-naval-base-implications 

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The Illusion of Conventional War: Europe Is Learning the Wrong Lessons from the Conflict in Ukraine - Modern War Institute

https://mwi.westpoint.edu/the-illusion-of-conventional-war-europe-is-learning-the-wrong-lessons-from-the-conflict-in-ukraine/ 

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magniX announces Letter of Intent with Harbour Air for 50 magni650 electric engines

https://50skyshades.com/news/airlines/magnix-announces-letter-of-intent-with-harbour-air-for-50-magni650-electric-engines 

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Pelorus Aviation to sell airship cruises and aerial taxi flights

https://globetrender.com/2024/04/18/pelorus-aviation-airship-cruises-aerial-taxi-flights/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2OeBWLQed9P9xcLAylYEHkeQZ6hMVUMtMndPRESp3W7B9EKuwmZxZQwyo_aem_Ac2ereIayrcERIsgQXmHxtmixmNsp8-gLwWPANjS54ECOwaiHDLcevR4NCEmL_PcntCh5bQ9hUikcDlngqW_QucX 

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Skills shortage: what can be done right now?

Some 300,000 more pilots, 300,000 more maintenance engineers and 600,000 more cabin crew needed over the next decade, but what skills will be needed to meet aviation's sustainable goals?

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/skills-shortage-what-can-be-done-right-now/ 

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Boeing Opens Research & Technology Center in Japan

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131418 

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Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 4. Propulsive efficiency

Bjorn's Corner: New engine development. Part 4. Propulsive efficiency https://leehamnews.com/2024/04/19/bjorns-corner-new-engine-development-part-4-propulsive-efficiency/ 

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As Boeing faces new scrutiny, families of MAX crash victims still in limbo

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/as-boeing-faces-new-scrutiny-families-of-max-crash-victims-still-in-limbo/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

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Claims Swirl About Imminent Delivery Of First Batch Of Su-35 Flankers To Iran

https://theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/su-35-delivery-claims/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=su-35-delivery-claims 

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Modified Chinese H-6 Bomber Spotted Carrying Mysterious Drone

https://theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/chinese-h-6-bomber-with-drone/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-h-6-bomber-with-drone 

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One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says

https://theaviationist.com/2024/04/23/a-10-international-customer/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-10-international-customer 

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The End Of The Road: Inside The French Airport Where Planes Are Recycled

https://simpleflying.com/french-aircraft-recycling-airport-guide/ 

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Non-Synchronous Vibration: EASA Calls For New Checks On LEAP 1-A Engine Used On A320neo Family

https://simpleflying.com/easa-directive-leap-1-a-engine-non-synchronous-vibration/ 

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Boeing Opens Research & Technology Center in Japan

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131418 

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Ukraine aims for transfer of stranded An-124

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ukraine-aims-for-transfer-of-stranded-an-124/157931.article 

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Ten killed in Malaysian helicopter collision during display practice

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ten-killed-in-malaysian-helicopter-collision-during-display-practice/157934.article 

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UK Ministry of Defence orders more H145 helicopters

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-04-uk-ministry-of-defence-orders-more-h145-helicopters?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

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DoS Approved BT-67 FMS To Argentina | Lithuania To Spend $16M For Ukraine Rehabilitation | Japan Orders THeMIS

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/dos-approved-bt-67-fms-to-argentina-lithuania-to-spend-16m-for-ukraine-rehabilitation-japan-orders-themis-0241353/ 

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US Navy Accepts First Delivery of T-54A Training Aircraft

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/04/us-navy-accepts-first-delivery-of-t-54a-training-aircraft/ 

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Australia won’t expand F-35 fleet, Defence confirms

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/04/australia-wont-expand-f-35-fleet-defence-confirms/ 

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Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-04-18/lilium-kicks-evtol-battery-pack-production 

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GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-04-19/gama-outlines-path-electric-aviation-future-europe 

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Electra Wins $1.9 Million Army Contract for Wind Tunnel Tests

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-04-22/electra-wins-19-million-army-contract-wind-tunnel-tests 

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Beta Achieves Piloted eVTOL Aircraft Transition Flight

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2024-04-23/beta-achieves-piloted-evtol-aircraft-transition-flight 

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