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https://www.pr.com/press-release/810165 | 2021-05-13T06:09:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991537.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20210513045934-20210513075934-00222.warc.gz | 0.866741 | 717 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__6849291 | en | London, United Kingdom, April 16, 2020 --(PR.com
)-- SMi Group proudly presents the 5th annual UAV Technology conference, taking place on the 28th – 29th September 2020, in London, UK. Unmanned aerial systems are increasingly taking their place as indispensable assets to the modern military: whether as long range ISR assets, remote combat UAS, soldier-launched tactical systems, or “wingmen” for manned aircraft, UAVs are now a reality of warfare.
As investment continues to grow to reflect the increasing reliance on unmanned assets, there has never been a more important time to explore the latest technology, trends and developments in unmanned aerial systems. As the leading conference in Europe concentrating on UAVs, SMi’s 2020 UAV Technology conference is expected to be the biggest year yet. Delegates can anticipate that this year’s event will address key topics such as long range ISR capabilities, wingmen programmes, regulation, counter-UAS technology and many more!
Interested parties can now register and save £600 using early bird until 30th of April 2020 at http://www.uav-technology.org/PRcom1
This year’s key profiles attending include:
• Wing Commander Judith Graham, Remotely Piloted Air Systems Programme Manager, Royal Air Force
• Colonel Gavin Rundle, CO Watchkeeper Force, British Army
• Colonel Filippo Trigilio, 1st Office Chief, Airworthiness, Technical Vice Directorate, Safety, Italian Ministry of Defence
• Lieutenant Colonel Ralf Kleindienst, Programme Director, Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support
• Lieutenant Colonel Nikolaos Oikonomakis, Contract - Programme Manager, General Directorate for Defence Investments & Armaments, Hellenic Ministry of National Defence
• Lieutenant Colonel Keirin Joyce, Deputy Director RPAS, Royal Australian Air Force
• Captain Morten Hvalsøe-Dybdahl, Chief UAS Branch, Danish Acqusition and Logistics Organization
• Mr Matt "Rico" Niemiec, Skyborg Experimentation Lead, US Air Force Research Laboratory
• Mr Bogdan Horvat, Executive Officer, NATO Allied Ground Surveillance Force Management Agency
Learn more about this year’s speakers and the programme:
28th – 29th September 2020
Sponsored by: Fizoptika, Leonardo and Mynaric
For sponsorship and exhibition queries please contact Justin Predescu [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7827 6130
For delegate queries please contact James Hitchen [email protected] or call +44(0)207 827 6054
For media queries please contact Carina Gozo at [email protected].
About SMi Group:
Established since 1993, the SMi Group is a global event-production company that specializes in Business-to-Business Conferences, Workshops, Masterclasses and online Communities. We create and deliver events in the Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on having access to the world’s most forward thinking opinion leaders and visionaries, allowing us to bring our communities together to Learn, Engage, Share and Network. More information can be found at http://www.smi-online.co.uk | aerospace |
http://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/abs/2016/15/matecconf_icdes2016_01001/matecconf_icdes2016_01001.html | 2016-10-26T13:19:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720945.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00510-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.902182 | 253 | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__106766919 | en | Aircraft Performance Analysis in Conceptual Design Phase based on System-of-Systems Simulations
School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
a Corresponding author: [email protected]
To obtain a competitive design in aircraft conceptual design phase, this paper propose an aircraft performance analysis method based on system-of-systems (SoS) simulations. The analysis process includes design space exploration and mission effectiveness analysis and the stochastic nature in SoS mission is captured based on a Monte Carlo method. Meanwhile as an example, the performance of UAVs which are applied in earthquake search and rescue SoS is analysed based on SoS simulations. The results show that the level of aircraft performance which leads to an optimum SoS effectiveness could be designed below the maximum performance. And it is necessary to apply SoS simulations into aircraft conceptual design phase to help designers optimize aircraft performance.
© Owned by the authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2016
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. | aerospace |
http://british-caledonian.com/BCal_Spantax.html | 2022-08-15T03:51:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572127.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815024523-20220815054523-00596.warc.gz | 0.980126 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__197104308 | en | Recovery of No2 engine from a Spantax DC10
by BCal Engineering
If you have any recollections or photos that we can add to this page, please drop me a line anytime email
On 13th September 1982 a Spantax DC10 left Madrid Airport on a charter flight to New York, via Malaga. On its take off run from Malaga, the flight crew reported heavy vibration (later it was found that the nose wheel tyres had shredded) and they elected to abort take-off even though VR had been passed and their speed was184 knots.
They did not have enough room to safely stop and the DC10 came to rest some 450 metres (1,475 feet) beyond the end of the runway and was, as you can see below, destroyed. Sadly 50 were lost, but 344 survived the accident.
The No.2 engine belonged to Caledonian Airmotive and was to be recovered from the loss; a team of engineers from BCal Engineering were tasked with this difficult job.
The team was headed by Ian Bagshaw, and they successfully removed the £multi-million engine so that it could be returned to Prestwick for a complete assessment.
Here is Ian's photo record of the work, in circumstances not covered in the manuals for sure. | aerospace |
https://sputniknews.com/business/20091118156888315/ | 2020-04-01T17:45:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370505826.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20200401161832-20200401191832-00054.warc.gz | 0.907594 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__34452411 | en | Russia has completed the delivery of Su-30MKA Flanker multi-role fighters to Algeria, an aircraft maker said on Wednesday.
Under a $2.5 billion contract, signed in 2006, the Irkutsk manufacturer in affiliation with Irkut Corporation has built a total of 28 Su-30MKA fighters for Algeria.
Irkut Corporation, part of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), created in 2006, manufactures variations of the Su-30MK for India, Algeria, and Malaysia.
The Su-30 MKA is a Flanker variant based on the Su-30MKI model and features customized avionics to meet Algerian specifications.
IRKUTSK, November 18 (RIA Novosti) | aerospace |
http://www.wehrmacht-history.com/timeline/1944/6th-may-1944-wwii-timeline.htm | 2017-08-22T22:43:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886116921.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20170822221214-20170823001214-00378.warc.gz | 0.845008 | 1,001 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__252871500 | en | Eighth Air Force. 70 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-24 Liberator heavy bombers bomb V-weapon
site at Siracourt. Over 90 others, scheduled to attack similar
installations at Sottevast and La Glacerie, fail to bomb because
of total overcast at targets.
Ninth Air Force. 76 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-26
Marauder medium bombers and A-20 Havoc light bombers dispatched
to attack coastal defences abort mission because of weather.
Twelfth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) A-20
Havoc light bombers pound storage area at Itri. A-36 Apache
dive bomber hit rail lines in Viterbo area. P-40 fighters
hit guns, tracks, and railroad station in and around Frosinone,
and rail lines, stations, roads, and town area in and near
Itri, Colleferro, and Sezze. P-47 Thunderbolt fighters hit
Certaldo marshalling yard and numerous railroad and highway
targets, including several bridges.
Fifteenth Air Force. About 300 United States Army Air Force
(USAAF) B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers and B-24 Liberator
heavy bombers, escorted by P-51 Mustang fighter-bombers and
P-38 Lightning fighters, bomb airfields, aircraft factory,
and marshalling yard at Brasov.
Tenth Air Force. 24 United States Army Air Force (USAAF) A-31
Vengeance dive bomber's continue pounding positions near Buthidaung.
14 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers bomb Indainggyi, destroy Sibong
bridge, and damage road at Hpaungzeik. 40 A-31 Vengeance dive
bomber's bomb troop concentrations Northeast of Palel and
hit Thaungdut area. 90 P-40 fighters, A-31 Vengeance dive
bomber's, P-51 Mustang fighter-bombers, and B-25 Mitchell
medium bombers attack wide variety of targets throughout Mogaung
Valley. 18 fighter-bombers and 6 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers
support ground forces at Mawlu while 3 B-25 Mitchell medium
bombers and 4 P-51 Mustang fighter-bombers hit positions at
Fourteenth Air Force. 61 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
P-40 fighters and 5 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers attack targets
throughout South China and Indochina. Numerous vehicles and
troops are destroyed in Hsiangcheng, Loyang, and Luchou areas.
8 boxcars are destroyed and 70 more damaged between Thanh
Moi and Bac Le and between Phu Lang Thuong and Lang Son. A
barge is sunk at Campha Port and numerous sampans and small
craft sunk or damaged at Cat Ba Island. Main buildings at
Nanchang mines are destroyed, Sienning bridge is damaged,
and several railroad cars and vehicles are destroyed near
Puchi. 14 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers and 28 fighter-bombers
pound airfield and surrounding area at Hankow.
Fifth Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-24
Liberator heavy bombers bomb Penfoei and Biak Island. 150
B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, A-20 Havoc light bombers, and
fighter-bombers, operating almost continuously throughout
the day, blast a variety of targets from Wewak to the shores
of Hansa Bay. B-24 Liberator heavy bombers of Thirteenth Air
Force again bomb Woleai.
Thirteenth Air Force. 24 United States Army Air Force (USAAF)
B-25 Mitchell medium bombers and 12 P-39 fighters pound the
Talili Bay area. 37 P-39 fighters and 19 P-40 fighters attack
targets in Porton area.
Seventh Air Force. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) B-25
Mitchell medium bombers from Makin and Kwajalein hit Wotje
and Jaluit. B-24 Liberator heavy bombers, staging through
Eniwetok, escort Navy aeroplanes on photo reconnaissance of
Guam. The B-24 Liberator heavy bombers bomb Guam from 20,000
ft, scoring hits on 2 airfields and a town area and proceed
to Los Negros to prepare for return flight. The heavy bombers
claim 4 interceptors shot down.
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2194 Days Of War.
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https://community.southwest.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/129158/user-messages-feed/latest-contributions | 2020-07-03T16:49:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655882634.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20200703153451-20200703183451-00453.warc.gz | 0.95962 | 129 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__242159752 | en | My boyfriend and I will be flying for the first time in a couple of weeks. I am nervous and don't know what to expect in terms of baggage, checking in, how connecting flights work, etc. Our flight leaves Chicago at 12:40 pm and arrives at LAX around 3:05 pm. When we leave, our flight departs at 4:10 pm. We have a connecting flight which arrives at Las Vegas at 5:20 pm and leaves at 6:45 pm. We will be back at Chicago 12:15 am the next day. Thank you! I am just trying to ease the nerves.
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https://apps.apple.com/dk/app/taillog/id947286350 | 2020-01-23T18:23:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250611127.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20200123160903-20200123185903-00428.warc.gz | 0.829911 | 672 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__75021755 | en | TAILLOG is the flight plan reporting app for Apple iPad and iPad mini, intended for use on flights only by certified pilots or educational purposes of pilots.
TAILLOG is the airline industry’s first app with a fully integrated electronic flight plan automatically registering and reporting the flight progress. TAILLOG dispenses with manual reporting and calculation of times, fuel consumption etc.; miscalculations and missing report transmissions are therefore eliminated. With TAILLOG, the daily handling and administration of paper flight plans are history.
With TAILLOG, you can download your scheduled flight plan directly from your flight plan provider. Among other facilities, you can make last-minute changes directly from the cockpit, automatically register off-/on-block, airborne/on-ground plus all waypoint passages. After the flight, the automatically completed flight log is e-mailed directly to filing as a PDF file.
TAILLOG eliminates all the paperwork for your flight plan. Missing registrations and miscalculations are now history; the automatic reporting facilitates work in the cockpit, all while ensuring a correctly completed flight plan – to the great benefit of the pilot as well as the administration – each time!
• LAST-MINUTE CHANGES : Make last-minute changes directly from the cockpit
• OFF/ON-BLOCK : Automatic registration of off-/on-block
• AIRBORNE/ON-GROUND : Automatic registration of airborne/on-ground
• WAYPOINT PASSAGES : Automatic registration of all waypoint passages
• FUEL NOTIFICATION : Notification system, helping you to enter the fuel status during the flight
• LOG & ARCHIVE : Check your flight plan and log and archive by e-mail
• ERROR PROOFING : Eliminates missing data and miscalculations
HOW TO USE (see below links to quick guide and user manual)
1. LOGIN by creating an account for the TAILLOG system
2. CONNECT to your flight plan provider with your belonging account details.
3. SEARCH for your flight plan, and do last-minute changes
4. ACTIVATE your flight plan.
5. SEND completed flight log for archiving
6. ENJOY your paperless and fully automated flight plan reporting!
User manual: http://bit.ly/user_man_3013ed1
Quick guide: http://bit.ly/quick_ref_3013ed1
The following flight plan providers are supported (more coming soon) :
- PPS/CrewBriefing by Air Support
During activation, the app will continue running in the background. Please notice continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
You can contact us by e-mail: [email protected]
- Minor bug fixes
- Performance enhancement
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- Blue Chap Group ApS
- 61.4 MB
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPad.
- Age Rating
- This app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can decrease battery life.
- © 2019 Blue Chap
Up to six family members will be able to use this app with Family Sharing enabled. | aerospace |
https://www.energia.ru/en/iss/researches/medic/05.html | 2022-01-26T16:35:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304959.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220126162115-20220126192115-00129.warc.gz | 0.813255 | 197 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__205626049 | en | Human Life Research on ISS Russian Segment
Development of a real-time prediction method for radiation loads on the crew.
Acquisition and processing of experimental data on a daily-average dose rate, solar activity parameters and investigation of their relation to orbit ballistic
Flight Equipment Used:
- Dosimeter R-16
for measuring an absorbed dose of ionizing radiation
Dose sensitivity of 50 mGy/pulse
- Dosimeters DB-8 for controlling the validity of readings of the main dosimeter R-16
Measurement of the absorbed dose from 10 mGy to 10 Gy.
- Power switching unit
- Pulse analyzer
Generation of a database to develop a method for prediction of charged particle fluxes and space radiation dose rate in the station compartments and on its external surface, as well as for ensuring radiation safety of crew members. | aerospace |
https://www.upi.com/topic/Federal_Aviation_Administration/?tps=1 | 2023-09-23T05:56:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506479.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923030601-20230923060601-00574.warc.gz | 0.947306 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__159113283 | en | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation.
The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include:
In December 2000, an organization within the FAA called the Air Traffic Organization, or ATO, was set up by presidential executive order. This became the Air Navigation Service Provider for the airspace of the United States and for the New York (Atlantic) and Oakland (Pacific) oceanic areas. It is a full member of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization. | aerospace |
https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/astronaut-cures-shuttle/ | 2023-12-01T14:13:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100287.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201120231-20231201150231-00807.warc.gz | 0.922745 | 448 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__69155985 | en | Like any good handyman, Steve Robinson equipped himself with a set of tools before tackling a repair job. However, no utensils were necessary when the NASA astronaut fixed the space shuttle Discovery.
During a spacewalk that began this morning at 4:48 EDT, Mission Specialist Robinson ventured underneath the shuttle to work on the heat shield. A robotic arm attached to the International Space Station (ISS) hoisted a portable foot that carried him to the left side of Discovery’s belly. As the robotic arm positioned him, Robinson removed two gap fillers protruding between heat-shielding tiles.
Gap fillers are ceramic-coated fabric pieces used to fill small spaces and provide a cushion between the shuttle’s protective tiles. Thousands of gap fillers are located beneath each space shuttle. If they hadn’t been removed, the fillers may have generated unwanted heat and turbulence during re-entry, and NASA engineers weren’t willing to take any chances. Not having the tiles in place should not jeopardize re-entry.
During the operation, Robinson reported, “That [second gap filler] came out very easily … it looks like this big patient is cured.” The “surgeon” stowed both fillers and then photographed the orbiter for later analysis.
The project is more complicated than simply yanking the troublesome fillers from their slots. Discovery’s crew assisted with the repair. Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, also outside the shuttle, provided communications and visual support. While Mission Specialist Andy Thomas coordinated the spacewalk, Pilot Jim Kelly and Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence operated the robotic arm.
This maintenance marks the first time NASA has attempted a repair of a shuttle’s exterior during orbit. The space agency developed the repair procedures in response to the February 2003 Columbia disaster.
Robinson and Noguchi also installed an external storage platform on the space station during the 6-hour spacewalk. Before returning to the payload bay, Robinson photographed the shuttle’s heat shield. This was the third spacewalk of STS-114.
Discovery is scheduled to return to Kennedy Space Center August 8. | aerospace |
https://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/satelliteWiki/index.php/IIT_Bombay_Student_Satellite_Project | 2023-05-28T13:17:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643784.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528114832-20230528144832-00454.warc.gz | 0.912006 | 917 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__167960676 | en | IIT Bombay Student Satellite Program
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay can now boast of the rare privilege of being one of the very few universities worldwide to have successfully launched its own satellite. Christened Pratham, being IIT Bombay's first foray into space technology, the satellite's payload was to produce data on the total electron count in the atmosphere, used for applications like GPS correction. Planned, designed, built and tested exclusively by the students, with guidance from Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and IITB faculty, the completely autonomous satellite Pratham took IIT Bombay into the elite space club on 26th September 2016, when it was launched by ISRO on board the PSLV-C 35.
After launching the first satellite, the team invested time in developing the concept for its second satellite, Advitiy which means 'Second to None'. Advitiy was being designed to be the lightest actively controlled 1U CubeSat. The payload for this mission was to transmit stored and uplinked images via SSTV. In addition to this, the team aimed to create low-cost receivers which could be used to receive these images. During the mission design, the team worked on designing the antenna deployment system. A closed-loop simulation framework was developed to aid the design of Attitude Determination and Controls Subsystem. In parallel to this, the team worked on the wiki, a systematic and organized compilation of the knowledge and the experience gained by the team through the journey of Pratham, IIT Bombay's first student satellite.
After the announcement of opportunity for ISRO's PSLV Stage 4 Orbital Platform, the team decided to pause work on Advitiy and carry forward development of Antenna Deployment System along with other suitable CubeSat subsystems whose indigenous development will be of relevance. With this objective Antenna Deployment System and Star Tracker based Attitude Determination System are being developed. They are aimed to be tested on the Orbital Platform of stage 4 of PSLV.
The team is also working on a lunar mission called The Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone (GLEE) which is an initiative by the University of Colorado Boulder to deploy 500 five-gram LunaSats, one of which will be designed by us, to the lunar surface to conduct local and distributed science missions. Inspired from NASA’s Apollo Moon landings 50 years ago, GLEE will be a catalyst for a new generation of space missions and explorers.
The Ham Radio Club, IIT Bombay is also part of IITBSSP, which aims to maintain a functional ground station and encourage amateur radio activities in the institute. It organises an annual Groundstation Workshop for engineering colleges around the country to encourage them to set up their own ground station.
From left to right:
Bottom row: Tanmay Patil, Anirudh Singhal, Yogesh Poonia, Ajay Dangi, Neelanchal Maurya, Alok Kumar, Hemil Kothari, Chitrangna Bhatt, Sukanya Kudva.
Second Row: Keshav Janyani, Kushal Yadav, Aditya Patki, Rohit Engla, Karthik Suresh, Riya Singh, Sagar Kumar, Manu Srivastava, Nived Kodavali.
Third Row: Dhrumil Shah, Chaitanya Jain, Ravit Anand, Anuj Kuruwa, Virul Katla, Shashank Verma, Ram Milan Verma, Abhishek Patil, Mrunal Chavan.
Top Row: Om Kolhe, Anmol Sikka, Aniruddha Ranade, Yash Sanghvi, Akshay Khadse, Sumit Agrawal, Sanket Chirame, Anant Joshi.
To know more about the team, please visit: IIT Bombay Student Satellite Team
To know more about this project, visit our website: http://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/satlab/
You can visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/iitb.student.satellite/
You can also follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn
For queries/feedback/suggestions, please send a mail to [email protected].
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https://www.satellitetoday.com/launch/2022/10/04/ula-launches-ses-c-band-satellites-ses-20-and-21/ | 2023-12-07T13:26:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100674.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207121942-20231207151942-00628.warc.gz | 0.928826 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__162741806 | en | ULA Launches SES C-band Satellites SES-20 and -21
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched two C-band satellites for SES in an Atlas V mission on Tuesday evening. The Boeing-built satellites are part of SES’s work to clear C-band spectrum for 5G service.
The Atlas V rocket took off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Oct. 4 at 5:36 p.m. EDT. SES-20 separated 5 hours and 38 minutes into the mission, and SES-21 separated 6 hours and 18 minutes into the mission. The rocket launched the satellites into near-circular, near-Geosynchronous Orbits at only 1.9 degrees of inclination.
SES ordered the all-electric 702 small platform satellites from Boeing in June 2020 as part of its C-band spectrum clearing efforts. These are the first satellites Boeing has delivered since early 2020.
The satellite are the second and third C-band satellites that SES in the C-band clearing effort, preceded by SES-22, launched in June.
SES-20 and SES-21 will operate in the 103 degrees West and 131 degrees West orbital slots, respectively, and are expected to begin operations in November 2022. The operator will use the satellites to continue to deliver C-band broadcast and radio services as well as critical data network services.
“The successful launch of SES-20 and SES-21 will allow us to support our customers in delivering high-quality sports and entertainment to tens of millions of US households while delivering on our promise to repurpose spectrum to enable U.S. leadership in 5G,” said Steve Collar, CEO of SES. “The second phase of our U.S. C-band clearing activities is fully on track and we are grateful for the hard work of our partners at Boeing and ULA.” | aerospace |
https://ournaijanews.com/heres-why-indonesia-is-so-prone-to-airplane-crashes/ | 2021-01-15T20:14:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703496947.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20210115194851-20210115224851-00618.warc.gz | 0.938454 | 511 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__28612061 | en | Saturday’s plane crash in Indonesia, in which a Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 carrying 62 people plunged into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff, has once again cast the limelight on the safety of the country’s aviation industry.
Indonesia’s aviation record is one of the worst in Asia, with more civilian airliner passenger accidents since 1945 than any other country in the region. Past accidents have been attributed to poor pilot training, mechanical failures, air traffic control issues and poor aircraft maintenance.
While experts say there have been many improvements in recent years, the latest crash has experts questioning the true progress of Indonesia’s aviation oversight and regulation.
Read more: Black boxes from Indonesian passenger jet located in Java Sea
Why has Indonesia had so many plane crashes?
It’s due to a combination of economic, social and geographical factors.
In the early years of Indonesia’s aviation boom, after the fall of Suharto in the late 1990s opened the economy following decades of dictatorships, there was little regulation or oversight of the industry.
Low-cost air carriers flooded the market, enabling flying to become a common way for many to travel across the vast archipelago nation, which has many areas that still lack efficient or safe transportation infrastructure.
According to data from the Aviation Safety Network, Indonesia has had 104 civilian airliner accidents with over 1,300 related fatalities since 1945, ranking it as the most dangerous place to fly in Asia.
The United States banned Indonesian carriers from operating in the country from 2007 to 2016 because they were “deficient in one or more areas, such as technical expertise, trained personnel, record-keeping or inspection procedures.” The European Union had a similar ban from 2007 until 2018.
Have things improved?
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Yes, they have.
“Engagement with the industry has significantly improved and oversight has become more rigorous,” aviation expert and editor-in-chief of AirlineRatings.com Geoffrey Thomas told The Associated Press.
That includes more frequent inspections, stronger regulation of maintenance facilities and procedures, and better pilot training, he said.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted Indonesia a Category 1 rating in 2016, meaning it determined that the country complied with International Civil Aviation Organization safety standards.
Read more: Heads of FAA, NTSB grilled on Capitol Hill after Boeing crashes | aerospace |
https://english.vov.vn/society/military-aircraft-crash-caused-by-engine-failure-ministry-329407.vov | 2020-10-31T14:25:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107918164.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20201031121940-20201031151940-00272.warc.gz | 0.958925 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__73352172 | en | The aircraft L39 coded 8705, operated by staff of Regiment 910 of the Air Force Academy under the Air Defence – Air Force Service, went down several minutes after taking off at 8:45am.
The trainee pilot on board, Pham Duc Trung, 22, died in the crash.
The aircraft crashed into a rice field in Hoa Thanh commune, Dong Hoa district.
The ministry directed the Air Defence – Air Force Service to cooperate with relevant agencies in the locality to conduct search and rescue and overcome the consequence.
On the day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent his condolences to the family of the deceased trainee pilot.
He directed the Ministry of Defence to review commanding, training, and flight traffic procedures to ensure flight safety to avoid similar incidents in the future. | aerospace |
http://www.indeed.com/job/Material-Handler-at-Lockheed-Martin-Corporation-in-Eglin-AFB,-FL-fd1e54c1ec77de62 | 2015-07-04T19:23:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375096870.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031816-00154-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.763226 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__166778413 | en | 1.Working level knowledge of common supply warehouse procedures.
2.Thorough understanding of the Air Force Hazardous Material Management System.
3.Must be knowledgeable of Tool Control, FOD, Supply, HAZMAT, Training, Quality, and Security programs.
4.Understanding level of Material Safety Data Sheets.
5. Possess an ability to work in a diverse/integrated work environment.
6.Working level of understanding in the use of barcode readers.
7.Must possess the ability to assemble maintenance demonstration kits from raw stock.
8.Possess the ability to investigate and research component/spares identification and status.
9.Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
10.Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
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This position is part of the Logistics Support Team for the F-35 Integrated Training Center at Eglin AFB FL. and will be responsible for packing, handling shipping along with receiving and issuing and controlling assets.
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LMCareers Business Unit
ESS0570 AERONAUTICS SUSTAINMENT SVCS
7477063:Field Team Ops Offsite
Eglin Air Force Base
STANDARD-Mon-Fri/8 hours a day
Unwavering sense of purpose.
Our employees are the core of our business here at... | aerospace |
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/incoming/low-cost-indian-mission-mars-blasts | 2024-04-25T13:31:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00461.warc.gz | 0.919037 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__101027573 | en | Low-cost Indian mission to Mars blasts off
[NEW DELHI] India launched its first rocket to Mars yesterday, aiming to reach the red planet at a much lower cost than successful missions by other nations, positioning the emerging Asian giant as a budget player in the latest global space race.
The Mars Orbiter Mission's red and white striped rocket blasted off from the south-eastern coast, streaking across the sky in a blazing trail, and is scheduled to orbit Mars by next September.
The mission plans to study the Martian surface and mineral composition as well as search the atmosphere for methane, the chemical strongly tied to life on Earth.
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http://www.sbcgroups.com/sbc-courses/ame-aircraft-maintenance-engineering/ | 2023-03-27T12:36:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948632.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327123514-20230327153514-00621.warc.gz | 0.911739 | 840 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__132299600 | en | Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry (Min. 50% in each subject) from recognized board or University.
Duration : 3 Year
Approved By : Director General of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India
- Physically Fit Certificate from any of Govt. approved Doctor’s
- No Color Blindness
The AME Course is a three year course where students have to undergo six semesters. The first five Semesters will be conducted in classrooms coupled with practical Training in our Workshops/Labs/Aircrafts. In the sixth semester, the students will undergo On Job Training (OJT) within the premises/Commercial Airline industries. This course is recognized by DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION, MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION GOVT OF INDIA.
Aircraft certification is required to be carried out by a person who has been specifically trained to inspect and evaluate the safety and airworthiness aspect of the aircraft and its system. Thus, an AME is expected to be a dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled professional. Having been required to perform such responsible tasks, the Government of India in concurrence with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has entrusted the Director General of Civil Aviation (D.G.C.A.) under Ministry of Civil Aviation to issue ‘LICENCES’ to these Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME’s). Only a Licensed AME is authorized to certify the airworthiness of an aircraft. In order to obtain a License, a potential AME is expected to undergo an approved AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING COURSE after completing his 10+2 and fulfilling specific laid down requirements prescribed by the DGCA.
While undergoing the approved curriculum he/she is subjected to a set of examinations, which are conducted by the DGCA upon the qualification of the same he/she is issued with a LICENSE. Thereafter a student is exposed to the real life aviation maintenance environment, with an airline or an Aircraft Maintenance Organization. This is only the Engineering Industry where wide scope to acquire intra-branch knowledge is available.
Student who is scoring about 80% in DGCA license examination will be given 10% concession on semester fee.
The top three rank holders in DGCA license examination will be sent for ON JOB Training in any of the leading Airline on the institute expenditure.
At the end of each semester, examination will be conducted by the College. On completion of five semesters the student shall undergo the mandatory six month On Job Training at the AME institute. Course completion certificate is issued upon completion of three years AME course.
Students of AME course can also appear and qualify as AMAeSI (Associate Membership of Aeronautical Society of India) which is fully recognised by Government of India / State Government / Union Public Service Commission (U.P.S.C.) / G.A.T.E. for M.Tech admission / Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., / Indian Airlines / Air India / B.H.E.L. / D.R.D.O. / N.A.L. / I.A.F. / Coast Guard / Airline Industries etc. / CMC & NEHRU Institute of Technology, Covai/ Madras Institute of Technology and many other Government, Public and Private sector as equivalent to B.E / B.Tech (Aeronautical Engineering).
MECHANICAL STREAM – AEROPLANE
Heavy Aircraft (HA)
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Light Aircraft (LA)
MECHANICAL STREAM – HELICOPTER
Rotary Wing Aircraft (RA)
Jet Engine (JE)
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For Booking Call : +91- 98945 02366 | aerospace |
https://infodol.com/the-boeing-737-max-crisis-goes-far-beyond-software-quartz/ | 2020-07-12T18:50:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657139167.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20200712175843-20200712205843-00464.warc.gz | 0.960433 | 376 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__157529407 | en | There is no small complexity in the task of transporting hundreds of people through the sky hundreds of kilometers an hour. More than 100,000 airlines depart and land every day, but two six-month fatalities have shocked passengers, regulators, and industry.
Crashes of the Boeings 737 Max in Indonesia and Ethiopia offer a window into all the complexity. Boeing and its CEO Dennis Muilenburg want the story to be simple: a software problem that can be solved with a quick patch. But it does not capture the mistakes made by Boeing and US aviation authorities to confirm the aircraft to carry passengers.
But all that piles beyond what is likely to be the highlight of the investigation of the incident: training and user experience of the people in the cockpits. Pilots did not have enough training to understand how the MCAS worked, and two important safety features – a display showing what the sensor had detected, and an easy warning if other sensors disagreed – were paywall.
Minimizing Exercise and Cockpit Changes was an Economic Decision: The upgraded aircraft would be more attractive to potential buyers if they were not going to spend expensive hours retraining their pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration decided Boeing's training and safety plans were fine. Now the researchers want to know why. The answers can be expensive for Boeing, and for America's reputation as a leader in the safe deployment of aviation technology.
Software is easy to blame, for many people, computer science is a mystery. But these crashes stem from an experience that we are all familiar with: the pressure to deliver on a tight schedule, the temptation to cut corners and the hope that a small cloth will not destroy the entire program in a large complex world.
Read more about quartz coverage of the Boeing 737 Max crisis. This post was originally published in the weekend edition of the Quartz Daily Brief newsletter. Sign up here. | aerospace |
https://rusreality.com/2018/05/05/the-us-air-force-aircraft-conducted-reconnaissance-at-the-borders-of-russia-on-the-baltic-sea/ | 2021-06-23T17:51:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488539764.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20210623165014-20210623195014-00426.warc.gz | 0.907349 | 290 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__88065539 | en | The US air force aircraft conducted reconnaissance at the borders of Russia on the Baltic sea
Moscow. May 5. INTERFAX.RU Two reconnaissance aircraft of the USA on Saturday made the next hours of flights near the land and Maritime borders of the Kaliningrad region, from the monitoring data, the Western aviation assets.
According to them, strategic reconnaissance aircraft, the U.S. air force RC-135V tail number and call sign 64-14844 TOKEN42 taking off from an air base Mildenhall in the UK for more than three hours cruised near the southern border of the Kaliningrad region, while in the airspace of Poland and its Maritime borders in the skies over the Baltic.
Meanwhile, another American reconnaissance patrol anti-submarine aircraft of the US Navy P-8A Poseidon tail number and call sign 168998 LANCR88, rising from the airbase ämari airbase in Estonia, a few hours of circling to the West of the Maritime boundary region over international waters of the Baltic sea.
As reported, on Friday the same U.S. aircraft also conducted many hours of exploration at the Maritime and land borders of the Kaliningrad region.
In addition, on Friday, the electronic reconnaissance aircraft long-range U.S. Navy EP-3E Aries II has implemented a five-hour flight off the coast of Crimea and Krasnodar territory. | aerospace |
https://www.governmenteuropa.eu/uk-safety-training-for-error-prevention/85084/ | 2020-01-27T12:15:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251700675.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127112805-20200127142805-00542.warc.gz | 0.949425 | 468 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__67701874 | en | The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £2-3m (~€2.2-3.3m) contract for safety training for error prevention to Baines Simmons.
Baines Simmons is a subsidiary of Air Partner PLC, and was awarded the contract for safety training for error prevention (STEP) in partnership with Frazer-Nash Consultancy. The contract will last for four years, and also contains options for two one-year extensions.
The contract will allow the two companies to provide support to STEP operations, and was offered as a means of developing technical support to assist cultural change and facilitate the establishment of more effective safety management systems across the entirety of the defence aviation environment.
How will the contract be fulfilled?
This work will include the implementation of embedded error management, to allow safety management systems in the defence aviation environment to reach new levels of maturity. It will act as a successor to the UK government’s prior defence aviation error management system programme.
The companies have also identified the potential for safety training for error prevention to deliver training needs analysis, to identify emerging training requirements across other domains beyond aviation defence, and suggested that they could then develop the necessary training and technical support solutions.
What has Baines Simmons said?
Mark Briffa, CEO of parent company Air Partner, said that Baines Simmons welcomed the ministry of defence’s efforts to improve safety in defence aviation: “This is an extremely important initiative for the MOD and I am delighted that we will be supporting them as they take this next step in further strengthening the safety processes they have in place”.
Baines Simmons’ STEP programme manager, Andy Llewellyn, highlighted that the new contract builds upon and strengthens previous work on defence aviation error management systems, and that it will lay the groundwork for stronger safety management systems across the ministry of defence as a whole.
He said: “Together with the safety professionals within the Military Aviation Authority and those across the defence aviation environment regulated community … we have paved the way for the STEP programme. This represents a challenging but exciting opportunity and we will continue to act as trusted advisors to the MoD and assist in any way we can to ensure that an effective safety management system prevails.” | aerospace |
https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/profile/35186-airbus_pilot/ | 2022-08-14T23:55:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00610.warc.gz | 0.826884 | 425 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__126425774 | en | That wrote somebody in another thread, I opened before that one here.
set the ils frequency and course in the rad nav page . set the approach page , qnh temp wind md or dh disicion heigt , and flaps full .
there are many ways to approach an ils but here is one of them.
FD and ILS must lit green on the panel and set you ND to ILS
fly at 4000 ft outbound on the ils
when the glidslope indicator moves upwards and is in the middle then turn 30 degrees left.
then decent 500 or 1000 feet fly 1 or 2 minutes that heading .
slow down to 190 and flaps 1
turn 180 degrees to the right
set the LOC on the panel to on it lit green
slow down to 170 flaps 2
slowdown t 160 flaps 3
now the plane alligns automatic with the localizer and the glideslope is above you.
when straight on the localizer slow down to the Vapp speed wich is displayed on you approach page. flaps full.
press appr on the panel it lit green.
then you see the glideslope indicator moving , the plane will allign with the glide slope,
while it begins to decent to follow the glidslope , lower the gear and set autobrake 2 on
arm the spoilers , not extend but arm;lol
now press ap2 on the panel .
on 400 feet you wil see LAND on your left crt display , and it will try to do a autoland.
if a red light goes on with the warning autoland then abort the landing.
from here on you just can wait untill it slams on the tarmac and revers thrust iff needed are done manual.
if you look for a smooth landing , then im sorry , the disigner want it to land that hard.
still im changing inputs and code to make smooth autolandings on every runway and weather conditions and weights .lol | aerospace |
http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/P3V | 2019-06-19T00:39:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998879.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190619003600-20190619025600-00557.warc.gz | 0.919567 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__107471449 | en | P3V - What does P3V stand for? The Free Dictionary
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Army Air Force offered its B-29 for the primary ASW mission, the Navy, not unexpectedly, now fighting for its operational life and nuclear mission, countered with specific maritime-patrol aircraft such as the Lockheed P2V (later P-2) Neptune and the P3V
It entered the Navy's inventory designated as a P3V
in July 1962.
Instead of indicating manufacturer as in P3V
(V for Lockheed), the new designation is P-3, with a sequential letter to indicate variant, as in P-3C. | aerospace |
http://ericdymock.blogspot.com/2012/11/luddite-iam.html | 2018-05-22T15:24:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864798.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20180522151159-20180522171159-00480.warc.gz | 0.973225 | 363 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__39190141 | en | Anybody in 1960 would have been, at best, cautious about landing aircraft in fog. Yet blind landings are now routine, pilotless aircraft roam the skies, and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) looks Luddite over driverless cars. Two people in five, the IAM says, would never have one and, if you believe the poll, most don’t even think they're a good idea.
Well, of course they don’t. Any more than airline passengers believed that a keen chap at the front of their BEA Trident was better than a pesky machine.
It took decades to convince passengers they were safer with clever gadgets than pilots who couldn’t see where they were going. It may be a decade or two before driverless cars, but satellite navigation and computers, not even invented when the Trident’s avionics did the job, have put the technology in place. Driverless cars are running. They’ve done hundreds of thousands of miles.
The 1960s Trident had an automatic blind landing system developed by Hawker Siddeley and Smiths Aircraft Instruments, which guided aircraft during approach, flare, touchdown and even roll-out from the landing runway. It enabled a Trident to perform the first automatic landing by a civil airliner in scheduled passenger service on 10 June 1965. The first genuinely blind landing in scheduled passenger service was on 4 November 1966.
The incentive was commercial. Airlines wanted to fly even when it was foggy. There will come a time somewhere, America, China perhaps, when a motorway will have driverless cars and trucks. It will run beautifully and safely. IAM members will be left on their own, driving themselves on minor roads, feeling their old-fashioned archaic way, very slowly. | aerospace |
https://dronebelow.com/2017/02/20/werobotics-deliver-to-the-amazon/ | 2024-02-21T06:08:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00473.warc.gz | 0.957101 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__25719321 | en | Drones today have a multitude of applications in markets ranging from exploration geophysics to international security. But robotics solutions company WeRobotics have used their drone skills for good: using cargo drones to deliver anti-venom from the town of Contanama to the remote village of Pampa Hermosa which is located 40km away.
WeRobotics’ mission is simple: to have a positive impact on projects for social good through the appropriate application of robotics solutions. In the case of this Amazon cargo drone delivery, this has been done through the creation of Peru Flying Labs, one of many robotics groups created for such purpose, and in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Health. Unfortunately, a $40,000 drone brought in especially for the project was unsuccessful in field tests carried out by Peru Flying Labs.
After 3 days of testing, the drone was simply unable to perform the task required of it. As luck would have it, the labs team had brought with them “Frankie”, an old mapping drone worth about $3,000 dollars. By replacing the camera with a cargo pod, the team decided to give Frankie a go. Although unsure if Frankie was up to the task, they estimated the flight would take approximately 30 minutes. After a breathtaking wait, Frankie finally arrived in 35 minutes with a yell of excitement from the villagers and the Peru Labs Flying team. With a canoe boat ride taking up to 6 hours – this meant a man’s life was saved from a potentially lifethreatening snake bite. The only repair needed after Frankie’s flight? The replacement of a $3 part.
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https://build-construct.com/transportation/airport-infrastructure-components/ | 2024-04-19T09:56:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00736.warc.gz | 0.889684 | 1,470 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__125163497 | en | Airports, as critical nodes in the global transportation network, demand meticulous planning and engineering expertise. In this comprehensive educational journey, we will unravel the multifaceted components that constitute the backbone of any airport. From the strategic design of runways to the intricate workings of control towers, each element plays a pivotal role in orchestrating safe and efficient air travel. Join us as we delve into the nuances of airport infrastructure, exploring the complexities that engineers navigate to ensure the seamless operation of these aerial gateways.
Runway Dynamics: Where Precision Meets Engineering
The Anatomy of a Runway
The runway, a crucial lifeline for aircraft operations, is not just a stretch of pavement but a meticulously designed structure. In this segment, we will explore the various factors that influence runway design, considering elements such as wind direction, crosswinds, and the nuanced balance between bitumen and concrete construction.
Runway Design Considerations
- Wind Alignment:
The direction of the runway aligns with prevailing winds, ensuring optimal takeoff and landing conditions. However, crosswinds pose challenges, necessitating the consideration of secondary runways for enhanced safety.
- Material Selection:
The choice between bitumen and concrete involves a delicate balance of economic considerations and long-term maintenance costs. While bitumen offers economic advantages, concrete runways boast extended lifespans and reduced maintenance requirements.
Runway Patterns Unveiled
Exploring various runway patterns provides insights into the adaptability of airport infrastructure to diverse operational needs.
- Single Runway:
A common configuration suitable for light traffic airports or sporadic usage.
- Two Runways:
Incorporating two runways in different directions to address crosswinds or varied wind conditions.
- Hexagonal Runway:
A modern pattern facilitating simultaneous takeoffs and landings, ideal for high-traffic airports.
- 45-Degree Runway:
Designed to maximize wind coverage, often referred to as a four-way runway.
- 60-Degree Runway:
A triangular arrangement catering to locations with prevailing winds in multiple directions.
- 60-Degree Parallel Runway:
An extension catering to high air traffic and increased wind coverage in two additional directions.
Taxiways: Navigating the Ground Symphony
Taxiways serve as the intricate network connecting runways to terminal areas, aprons, and hangars. Understanding their design, alignment, and purpose enhances our appreciation of the ground-level orchestration necessary for seamless aircraft movement.
Taxiway Design Dynamics
- Angular Alignment:
Modern airports often lay taxiways at a 30-degree angle to runways, facilitating smooth transitions between them.
- Turning Radius:
Ensuring an adequate turning radius at intersections is critical for the efficient navigation of aircraft on taxiways.
Apron Dynamics: Beyond Parking Spaces
The apron, commonly associated with aircraft parking, serves a multifaceted role in the airport ecosystem. Beyond providing parking spaces, it facilitates loading, unloading, and maintenance activities. Let’s delve into the intricacies of apron design and its crucial role in airport operations.
Apron Design Essentials
- Size and Design Factors:
The size and design of the apron are intricately linked to anticipated aircraft numbers and their characteristics. Engineers must account for these variables to ensure optimal functionality.
- Drainage Considerations:
Proper drainage facilities with suitable pavement slopes are imperative for maintaining the integrity of the apron and preventing waterlogging.
- Clearances for Aircraft Movement:
Sufficient clearances must be incorporated into apron design to accommodate the safe movement of aircraft, allowing them to bypass each other seamlessly.
Terminal Building: The Hub of Passenger Services
As passengers, we often encounter the terminal building—the gateway to the aviation experience. Beyond its architectural significance, the terminal serves as a multifunctional space where administrative activities, pre-journey checks, and passenger services converge.
Terminal Architecture and Functions
- Pre and Post-Journey Checks:
The terminal is the epicenter of pre and post-journey checks, ensuring passengers and aircraft are ready for safe travel.
- Lounges and Cafes:
Passenger experience is enhanced through the provision of lounges and cafes, creating comfortable spaces for travelers.
- Direct Access to Aircraft:
Sky bridges and walkways connect the terminal directly to planes, streamlining the boarding and disembarking processes.
Control Towers: Safeguarding the Skies
The control tower, often perched high above the airport landscape, serves as the nerve center for air traffic control. Its intricate role involves monitoring aircraft within a designated zone, providing critical information for safe landings and departures.
Functions of the Control Tower
- Radar Surveillance:
Controllers utilize radar systems to monitor the movement of aircraft within their designated airspace.
- Radio Communication:
Communication with pilots occurs via radio, where controllers relay vital information such as airport traffic, visibility, wind speeds, and runway details.
- Operational Guidance:
The control tower provides pilots with operational guidance, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of air travel.
Hangars: Aircraft Sanctuaries
Hangars, the hidden sanctuaries of aircraft, are where maintenance and servicing activities unfold. Connected to runways via taxiways, these expansive structures play a crucial role in ensuring the airworthiness of the aviation fleet.
Structure and Functionality
- Construction and Design:
Hangars are constructed as large sheds, utilizing steel trusses and frames to provide the necessary structural integrity.
- Aircraft Accessibility:
The proximity of hangars to taxiways allows for the seamless movement of aircraft requiring repairs or maintenance.
- Maintenance Hub:
Hangars serve as the central hub for aircraft maintenance, ensuring that every plane remains in optimal condition for safe operations.
Parking Facilities: Ground Mobility Hubs
Beyond the aviation-centric components, airports cater to the ground mobility needs of both passengers and staff. Parking facilities, strategically located, serve as hubs for ground transportation.
- Location Considerations:
Parking areas are strategically located outside the terminal or even beneath it, providing convenient access for both passengers and airport staff.
- Capacity Planning:
The design and capacity of parking facilities are influenced by the anticipated volume of vehicles, ensuring sufficient space for all.
- Integration with Terminal:
Seamless integration with terminal buildings facilitates convenient access for passengers, contributing to the overall efficiency of ground operations.
Conclusion: Harmonizing the Symphony of Airport Operations
In conclusion, the intricacies of airport infrastructure extend far beyond the visible runways and terminal buildings. Engineers, planners, and aviation professionals collaborate to create a symphony of components that ensure the seamless operation of airports worldwide. From the calculated design of runways to the meticulous planning of aprons and the strategic placement of control towers, every element contributes to the safe and efficient orchestration of air travel. This educational exploration unveils the complexity behind the scenes, offering a deeper understanding of the engineering marvels that enable the global movement of millions of passengers and tons of cargo each day. | aerospace |
https://nachrichtenagentur.radio-utopie.de/newsagency-tags/orbit-earth/ | 2020-02-18T06:40:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143635.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20200218055414-20200218085414-00524.warc.gz | 0.931378 | 321 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__126869107 | en | “Stage-1 and stage-2 motors of the carrier functioned properly and the satellite was successfully detached from its carrier, but at the end of its path it did not reach the required speed for being put in the orbit,” Defense Ministry space programme spokesman Ahmad Hosseini told state TV.
China’s heaviest and most advanced satellite, Shijian-20, reached its fixed position in geosynchronous orbit Sunday, marking the first successful flight of DFH-5 satellite platform, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
The 5.6-tonne satellite made by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) will remain in orbit for at least 15 years to provide „every inch“ of Egypt with call and internet services, state officials said…. The Egyptian Space Agency will run the satellite from a control center in Cairo.
A revised policy for approving the launch of spacecraft with nuclear power systems is the latest measure intended to support greater use of nuclear power systems in orbit and beyond.
The policy, formally issued by President Trump Aug. 20 to coincide with the latest public meeting of the National Space Council, updates guidelines for how both government and commercial spacecraft carrying space nuclear systems are reviewed and approved for launch.
This memorandum establishes processes for Federal Government launches and launches for which the Department of Transportation (DOT) has statutory authority to license as commercial space launch activities (commercial launches). These processes include transparent safety guidelines and are forward-looking and amenable to effective use of space nuclear systems for heating, power, and propulsion. | aerospace |
https://cevaa.com/en/technical-means/3d-laser-vibrometry/ | 2023-09-22T22:57:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506423.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922202444-20230922232444-00325.warc.gz | 0.838864 | 391 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__142351916 | en | 3D Laser Vibrometry
Vibration characterization by vibrometry
- Measurement without contact, therefore non-intrusive
- High spatial resolution (number of pts / area units)
- Application on parts with high thermal stresses
- Use of mirror for simultaneous measurement of a front and rear face
- 3D measurement with optimized measurement time and possible automation (scanning system)
- Extended analysis domain (very wide frequency up to 80KHz)
- Automation of the measurement from a mesh taken from the video image of the object
- Possibility of using the finite element model of the simulation
- Mobile tool: packaging for transport to the customer site
- Experimental modal analysis (EMA) / Operational measurements of structure or subset (ODS)
- High frequency registration of finite element models
- Reliability of electronic boards / components
- Vibration analysis of electronic micro-components, MEMS – NEMS
- Study of the influence of damping materials on the vibro-acoustic behavior of structural elements
- Realization of strain mapping
On which parts? Which dimensions?
- Electronic micro-components
- Macro-structures (ex: engine, turbine, …)
Type of excitation?
- Measurement achievable under real excitation (operational measurements, ODS)
- Measurements achievable under artificial excitation (impact hammer, shakers) MIMO
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https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/154862-191-omicron-flying-space-car-release-065/&do=embed | 2021-03-07T19:00:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178378043.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307170119-20210307200119-00202.warc.gz | 0.907741 | 121 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__108854845 | en | Walkable and usable interiors, hatch doors, docking ports, seats, all for your Kerbals Delight!
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http://birds2.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/?page_id=401 | 2018-02-25T17:57:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891816841.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225170106-20180225190106-00455.warc.gz | 0.932537 | 441 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__4569532 | en | Name: Adrian C. Salces
Nationality: Republic of the Philippines
Education: M.S. Electrical Engineering (specialized in wireless communications & B.S. Electronics and Communications Engineering at UPD, Philippines
Role in BIRDS-2:
I am handling three main assignments in BIRDS-2 Project. First role is the Communication Subsystem of the satellite whose functions are (1) to receive uplink command from the ground station, (2) to download satellite telemetry (housekeeping and health status) data and mission data (high-resolution image, S&F, AMR-MM, etc.) and (3) to transmit CW beacon signal. For this subsystem, we are working with a Japanese company to build, test and integrate a UHF transceiver that can perform all of these in a single unit.
Second role is to continue the work started in BIRDS-1 on the establishment and operation of a ground station network (in collaboration with Japanese company InfoStellar, Inc.). Ten member ground stations will be connected and operated, three of which are new additions to the network (ground stations of UPD, UiTM and DITT of Bhutan). My main responsibility is to plan the configuration of BIRDS-2 ground stations and help facilitate their addition to the BIRDS GS network. I might also do some work on the ground station software for BIRDS-2 operation.
Third role is the Store-and-Forward (S&F) mission whose objective is to demonstrate a S&F system consisting of a cubesat constellation and to investigate communication and technical challenges of such a system. As part of this research, the three BIRDS-2 cubesats will be used to collect data from ground terminals equipped with sensors. The collected data will be stored in an onboard memory and downloaded to a BIRDS ground station for processing.
Being in the BIRDS-2 Project is both fun and challenging. Together with the team, I’ve been facing quite difficult technical engineering problems, system engineering, trade-offs and decision-making, but the experience and environment is nurturing. | aerospace |
https://uawire.org/israeli-jets-flew-through-two-arab-states-to-attack-syria | 2022-09-28T04:20:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335059.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20220928020513-20220928050513-00250.warc.gz | 0.971642 | 379 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__158774996 | en | The Israeli jets that attacked targets in Syria on March 27 entered Syrian airspace through Jordan and Iraq, according to the Russian news outlet Militaryarms.ru. In doing so, the fighters avoided entering the zone where they would have been easily detected and intercepted by the S-300 aerial defense system.
Another news outlet, Avia.pro, says that the Israeli Air Force operation conducted on March 27 should be considered a success. Not only did the Israeli jets enter Syrian airspace, they also successfully attacked targets within the zone covered by the Syrian and Russian aerial defense systems, and returned home safely after the operation.
“Despite the fact that previously Russia announced that it was integrating the Syrian aerial defense systems with the systems deployed at Russia’s Khmeimim military airbase, no adequate response to Israel’s aggressive actions has ensued to date,” the article notes.
The news outlet cites several experts who claim that the radar from the S-300 system in Syria’s possession is stationed near the city of Masyaf, from where it should have obtained solid information about the Israeli Air Force’s movements. The experts also believe that the Syrians should have been able to destroy the Israeli jets even using the old S-200 missile systems. “The powerful Russian radars from the S-400 were fully capable of detecting the Israeli Air Force planes, monitoring them from the moment they took off, but for some reason the Israeli missiles were fired on, which are much less visible targets compared to the fighters,” the article remarks.
“Despite the failure to defend Syrian airspace, the Russian Defense Ministry has still not accounted for why the same radar for the Syrian S-300s was not able to detect the Israeli planes or why objective information about the attack was not forwarded to the Syrian aerial defense systems,” the news outlet writes. | aerospace |
http://www.aero-news.net/ANNTicker.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=d9595f11-26d6-46a1-89b0-958cac1065d6 | 2013-05-24T06:46:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704253666/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113733-00025-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.92039 | 710 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__162327787 | en | Thu, Jul 26, 2012
Working With M.I.T., FAA To Develop Industry-Standard Algorithms For ADS-B-Generated Traffic Alerts
Avidyne said Wednesday that they are actively working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the FAA on the Airborne Traffic Situational Awareness with Alerts (TSAA) program for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). The FAA-funded TSAA program, valued at $4 million over three years, includes the prototyping and demonstration of functional hardware, along with the drafting of the industry standards for conflict detection and alerting to be adopted by ADS-B vendors.
“ADS-B is integral to the NextGen Air Transportation System, and we are pleased to be a part of the development process for this important safety-enhancement,” said Dan Schwinn (pictured), Avidyne’s President and CEO. “Through the TSAA program, we are defining the algorithms for conflict detection, and also for reducing false alerts and nuisance alerts in high-traffic airport and approach environments for aircraft using ADS-B.”
Initial TSAA research, application development, and simulations were completed in 2011, and flight tests and refinements are being accomplished throughout 2012. New MOPS will be defined in the second half of 2013 and the new Technical Standard Order (TSO) is expected to be published and available for all manufacturers soon after that.
The Airborne Traffic Situational Awareness with Alerts (TSAA) development program was launched in 2011 to address the fact that the current minimum operational performance standards (MOPS) for ADS-B define traffic detection protocols and basic display symbology, but do not include collision detection and alerting standards. The program started with a comprehensive two year study on midair collisions. Avidyne has developed dual-link ADS-B receivers that are designed to listen to both 1090MHz and 978MHz ADS-B frequencies, and are capable of handling up to 400 targets at once.
A comprehensive flight test program was designed to ensure real-world operation of the ADS-B alerting system. Flight test plans include multiple scenarios across the country with general aviation aircraft, high performance business jets, and helicopters. The final results of the TSAA program will ultimately affect the Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Aircraft Surveillance Applications described in RTCA System DO-317, and a revision to TSO-C195.
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https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/cat/industry/contracts-modifications/page/2/ | 2020-06-05T14:02:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348500712.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20200605111910-20200605141910-00355.warc.gz | 0.93358 | 3,917 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__41952079 | en | Latest updates[?]: British Chinook helicopters have now completed 2000 hours of flying in support of the French military counter insurgency operation in Mali, West Africa. Chinooks began operating in Mali with the French military during July 2018 and since then have moved over one-thousand tonnes of freight and over twelve-thousand passengers. The Chinook helicopters bring a unique logistical capability to the operation, allowing French ground forces to operate more effectively across the region. Currently the helicopters are being flown by aircrew drain from 18(B) Squadron.
CH-47Fs take off
DII FOCUS articles offer in-depth, updated looks at significant military programs of record; this FOCUS Article covers the CH-47F/MH-47G Chinook helicopter programs, in the USA and abroad. These helicopters’ distinctive “flying banana” twin-rotor design stems from the brilliant work of aviation pioneer Frank Piasecki. It gives Chinooks the ability to adjust their positioning very precisely, while carrying a large airframe whose load capacity has made it the world’s most popular heavy-lift helicopter. The USA expects to be operating Chinooks in their heavy-lift role past 2030.
The CH-47F looks similar to earlier models, but offers a wide range of improvements in almost every aspect of design and performance. While the related HH-47’s $10-15 billion CSAR-X program win was terminated, delivery orders continue for CH-47Fs and for MH-47G Special Forces configuration helicopters. International orders or formal requests have also come in from Australia, Britain, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the UAE, with India and other countries expected to follow.
Latest updates[?]: Raytheon Missiles and Defense won a $17.4 million modification for the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile program. This modification provides for procurement of two new final assembly test sets and upgrade of two existing final assembly test sets. The AMRAAM system is designed to function as a baseline weapon for the NASAMS missile launcher and engage in air-to-air as well as surface-launch combat. Thirty-seven countries have adopted the weapon to date. Work will take place in Tucson, Arizona. Expected completion date is May 21, 2023.
AIM-120C from F-22A
(click for test missile zoom)
Raytheon’s AIM-120 Advanced, Medium-Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM) has become the world market leader for medium range air-to-air missiles, and is also beginning to make inroads within land-based defense systems. It was designed with the lessons of Vietnam in mind, and of local air combat exercises like ACEVAL and Red Flag. This DID FOCUS article covers successive generations of AMRAAM missiles, international contracts and key events from 2006 onward, and even some of its emerging competitors.
One of the key lessons learned from Vietnam was that a fighter would be likely to encounter multiple enemies, and would need to launch and guide several missiles at once in order to ensure its survival. This had not been possible with the AIM-7 Sparrow, a “semi-active radar homing” missile that required a constant radar lock on one target. To make matters worse, enemy fighters were capable of launching missiles of their own. Pilots who weren’t free to maneuver after launch would often be forced to “break lock,” or be killed – sometimes even by a short-range missile fired during the last phases of their enemy’s approach. Since fighters that could carry radar-guided missiles like the AIM-7 tended to be larger and more expensive, and the Soviets were known to have far more fighters overall, this was not a good trade.
Latest updates[?]: According to a statement by the navy, aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford completed readiness projects to board 1,000 personnel for an upcoming assignment, which will include integrating with a carrier air wing and carrier strike group. The ship underwent required maintenance and new construction tasks in its "window of opportunity" in Norfolk, Virginia, to prepare it for an at-sea period, Independent Steaming Event, or ISE, 10. The action will involve personnel and aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 8 and Carrier Strike Group 12, meaning that more fixed-wing and rotary aircraft will be aboard the ship than usual.
USA’s Nimitz Class &
UK’s Invincible Class
Some nations have aircraft carriers. The USA has super-carriers. The French Charles De Gaulle Class nuclear carriers displace about 43,000t. India’s new Vikramaditya/ Admiral Gorshkov Class will have a similar displacement. The future British CVF Queen Elizabeth Class and related French PA2 Project are expected to displace about 65,000t, while the British Invincible Class carriers that participated in the Falklands War weigh in at just 22,000t. Invincible actually compares well to Italy’s excellent new Cavour Class (27,000t), and Spain’s Principe de Asturias Class (17,000t). The USA’s Nimitz Class and CVN-21 Gerald R. Ford Class, in contrast, fall in the 90,000+ tonne range. Hence their unofficial designation: “super-carriers”. Just one of these ships packs a more potent air force than many nations.
Nimitz Class cutaway
As the successor to the 102,000 ton Nimitz Class super-carriers, the CVN-21 program aimed to increase aircraft sortie generation rates by 20%, increase survivability to better handle future threats, require fewer sailors, and have depot maintenance requirements that could support an increase of up to 25% in operational availability. The combination of a new design nuclear propulsion plant and an improved electric plant are expected to provide 2-3 times the electrical generation capacity of previous carriers, which in turn enables systems like an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS, replacing steam-driven catapults), Advanced Arresting Gear, and integrated combat electronics that will leverage advances in open systems architecture. Other CVN-21 features include an enhanced flight deck, improved weapons handling and aircraft servicing efficiency, and a flexible island arrangement allowing for future technology insertion. This graphic points out many of the key improvements.
DID’s CVN-21 FOCUS Article offers a detailed look at a number of the program’s key innovations, as well as a list of relevant contract awards and events.
Latest updates[?]: The Idaho Air National Guard’s 190th Fighter Squadron deployed to the Middle East on May 11. The personnel left on that day and the A-10s departed one day later. More than 400 members of the 124th Fighter Wing, based at Gowen Field, will continue to deploy throughout the spring and summer in support of Operations FREEDOM’S SENTINEL, INHERENT RESOLVE and NEW NORMAL. The deployment is the wing’s second largest deployment and includes multiple aircraft, pilots, security forces, maintenance and medical personnel, and various other support staff.
A-10A over Germany
The Precision Engagement modification is the largest single upgrade effort ever undertaken for the USA’s unique A-10 “Warthog” close air support aircraft fleet. While existing A/OA-10 aircraft continue to outperform technology-packed rivals on the battlefield, this set of upgrades is expected to make them more flexible, and help keep the aircraft current until the fleet’s planned phase-out in 2028. When complete, A-10C PE will give USAF A-10s precision strike capability sooner than planned, combining multiple upgrades into 1 time and money-saving program, rather than executing them as standalone projects. Indeed, the USAF accelerated the PE program by 9 months as a result of its experiences in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
This is DID’s FOCUS Article for the PE program, and for other modifications to the A-10 fleet. It covers the A-10’s battlefield performance and advantages, the elements of the PE program, other planned modifications, related refurbishment efforts to keep the fleet in the air, and the contracts that have been issued each step of the way.
Latest updates[?]: BAE Systems Land $42.8 million for MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) canister production and ancillary hardware. The company will make Mk 41 Vertical Launching System canisters, renew Mk 13 Mod 0 canisters and produce Mk 13 Mod 0, Mk 21 Mods 1 through 3 and Mk 29 Mod 0 canisters under the modification. The Navy initially awarded a potential $954.5M contract to update and repair Mk 41 VLS canisters for the service branch and FMS customers from Denmark, Japan and South Korea. Work will take place in Minnesota and South Dakota. Estimated completion will be by July 2023.
MK 41s in action
The naval MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) hides missiles below decks in vertical slots, with key electronics and venting systems built in. A deck and hatch assembly at the top of the module protects the missile canisters from the elements, and from other hazards during storage. Once the firing sequence begins, the hatches open to permit missile launches of various types. It is also being adapted for land use, as part of the USA’s plan to forward-deploy ballistic missile defense in allied countries.
The Mk.41 is the most widely-used naval VLS in the world, in service with the US Navy and with many countries outside the United States. Lockheed Martin is the system’s prime contractor, with components and canisters provided by BAE Systems Land & Armaments. In September 2011, however, the US Navy assumed the final integrator role.
Latest updates[?]: General Dynamics won a $14.7 million contract modification for Abrams systems technical support. The M1 Abrams is a third-generation american main battle tank.Abrams M1A2 SEPV3 (System Enhanced Package) is a modernized configuration of the Abrams main battle tank (MBT) in service with the US Army. The new version offers enhanced protection and survivability, as well as higher lethality than its predecessors. Work will take place in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Scheduled completion date is September 30, 2023.
America’s M1 Abrams tanks come in a number of versions. In addition to the M1A1 that is now standard, the US Army is beginning to field its M1 TUSK for urban warfare. It also operates the M1A2 System Enhancement Program (SEP), currently the most advanced standard variant.
This Spotlight article covers the M1A2 Abrams SEP upgrade program, and will be updated and backfilled as new contracts are issued and key events take place.
Latest updates[?]: Bell Boeing won a $10.2 million contract modification, which provides for additional repairs in support of the V-22 Common Configuration Readiness and Modernization program. Additionally, this modification provides non-recurring engineering for a drive tube engineering change proposal in support of V-22 Osprey multirole combat aircraft production. The V-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor military aircraft with both vertical takeoff and landing as well as short takeoff and landing capabilities. It has been in use by the US Army, Navy and Marine Corps and Japan's Self-Defense Force, since 2007. There are currently about 200 Ospreys in service. Work on the contract will be performed at a variety of locations, including Fort Worth, Texas, Ridley Park, Penn., and Amarillo Texas. The expected completion date for the contract is in September 2022.
In March 2008, the Bell Boeing Joint Project Office in Amarillo, TX received a $10.4 billion modification that converted the previous N00019-07-C-0001 advance acquisition contract to a fixed-price-incentive-fee, multi-year contract. The new contract rose to $10.92 billion, and was used to buy 143 MV-22 (for USMC) and 31 CV-22 (Air Force Special Operations) Osprey aircraft, plus associated manufacturing tooling to move the aircraft into full production. A follow-on MYP-II contract covered another 99 Ospreys (92 MV-22, 7 CV-22) for $6.524 billion. Totals: $17.444 billion for 235 MV-22s and 38 CV-22s, an average of $63.9 million each.
The V-22 tilt-rotor program has been beset by controversy throughout its 20-year development period. Despite these issues, and the emergence of competitive but more conventional compound helicopter technologies like Piasecki’s X-49 Speedhawk and Sikorsky’s X2, the V-22 program continues to move forward. This DID Spotlight article looks at the V-22’s multi-year purchase contract from 2008-12 and 2013-2017, plus associated contracts for key V-22 systems, program developments, and research sources.
Latest updates[?]: Physical Optics won a $17.8 million order, which provides non-recurring engineering for the production, test, integration and delivery of the T-45 Head-Up Display (HUD) and its associated internal software. The T-45A/C Goshawk is the US Navy’s two-seat advanced jet trainer. The aircraft is jointly manufactured by Boeing and BAE Systems. The T-45A was selected to meet the US Navy requirement for an undergraduate jet pilot trainer to replace the TA-4J Skyhawk and T-2C Buckeye. The TA-4J was retired in 2003 and the T-2C in August 2008. Work will take place in Torrance, California. Estimated completion date is in April 2022.
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The T-45 Training System includes T-45 Goshawk aircraft, advanced flight simulators, computer-assisted instructional programs, a computerized training integration system, and a contractor logistics support package. The integration of all 5 elements is designed to produce a superior pilot in less time and at lower cost than previous training systems.
The US Navy uses the Hawk-based T-45TS system to train its pilots for the transition from T-6A Texan II/ JPATS aircraft to modern jet fighters – and carrier landings. This is not a risk-free assignment, by any means. Nevertheless, it is a critical link in the naval aviation chain. This DID FOCUS article covers the T-45TS, and associated contracts to buy and maintain these systems, from 2006 to the end of FY 2014.
Latest updates[?]: Boeing won a $9.7 million contract modification provides engineering, manufacturing and development support to integrate BRR3.1 software to the Next Generation Jammer on Boeing EA-18G Growler carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft, resulting in BRR3.1 software initial operating capability. EA-18G Growler is an airborne electronic attack (AEA) aircraft, which operates from either an aircraft carrier or from land-bases. The Growler was developed as a replacement for the United States Navy EA-6B Prowler aircraft that entered service in 1971 and is approaching the end of operational life. Work will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, and is expected to be complete by December 2020.
EA-18G at Pax
The USA’s electronic attack fighters are a unique, overworked, and nearly obsolete capability. With the retirement of the US Air Force’s long-range EF-111 Raven “Spark ‘Vark,” the aging 4-seat EA-6B Prowlers became the USA’s only remaining fighter for radar jamming, communications jamming and information operations like signals interception . Despite their age and performance limits, they’ve been predictably busy on the front lines, used for everything from escorting strike aircraft against heavily defended targets, to disrupting enemy IED land mine attacks by jamming all radio signals in an area.
All airframes have lifespan limits, however, and the EA-6B is no exception. The USA’s new electronic warfare aircraft will be based on Boeing’s 2-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-role fighter, and has 90% commonality with its counterpart. That will give it decent self-defense capabilities, as well as electronic attack potential. At present, however, the EA-18G is slated to be the only dedicated electronic warfare aircraft in the USA’s future force.
DID’s FOCUS articles offer in-depth, updated looks at significant military programs of record. This article describes the EA-18G aircraft and its key systems, outlining the program, and keeping track of ongoing developments, contracts, etc. that affect the program.
Latest updates[?]: Raytheon won a $10.1 million delivery order for the repair of the ALE-50 towed decoy system used in support of the F/A-18 Super Hornet warfare air craft. The AN/ALE-50 towed decoy system was developed by Raytheon to protect multiple US military aircraft from radar-guided-missiles. The ALE-50 consists of a launch controller, launcher and towed decoy. It can be used on a variety of platforms without modification. When deployed, the ALE-50's expendable aerial decoy is towed behind the aircraft. The decoy protects the host aircraft providing a more attractive target and steering the radar-guided missile away from the aircraft and right to the decoy. ALE-50 has countered both surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. Work will take place in Forest, Mississippi. Expected completion will be by October 2022.
ALE-50 “Little Buddy”
The entire ALE-50 system consists of a launcher and launch controller attached to one of the aircraft’s weapon pylons, containing one or more expendable towed decoys. These trail behind the aircraft when deployed, attracting radar-guided missiles to themselves instead. Each decoy and payout reel is delivered in a sealed canister, and has a 10-year shelf life.
In both flight tests and actual combat, the ALE-50 has successfully countered numerous live firings of both surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. Deagel.com estimates the ALE-50 expendable decoys’ estimated value at $22,000 each – which is certainly a lot cheaper than a B-1 bomber. At least one US pilot who came home safe referred to the ALE-50 as “my little buddy” in a letter to Raytheon… | aerospace |
https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/news/aviation-no-tie-downs-episode-4/ | 2023-06-10T23:36:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646652.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610233020-20230611023020-00319.warc.gz | 0.924052 | 114 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__166570192 | en | Tour the German Flying Club Luftfahrtvereinigung Greven in Muenster, Germany as a guest of long time pilot and member Thomas Siebert. Join host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation, Teresa De Mers for an inside look at the planes and facilities of the storied flying club and capture the ceremony as a young German pilot completes her first solo! You will also learn more about the Siebert pilot shop and how the owl fits into the story.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/04/indonesian-fighters-intercept-private-jet-bound-for-australia | 2021-12-01T20:07:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964360881.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201173718-20211201203718-00623.warc.gz | 0.966461 | 426 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__142333545 | en | A plane carrying officials preparing a Saudi prince’s visit to Brisbane has been allowed to leave Indonesia after being intercepted for airspace violations.
Two fighter planes forced the Gulfstream jet carrying seven passengers and six crew to land in Kupang, West Timor, on Monday afternoon.
The Sukhoi jets were from the same Makassar base that intercepted an Australian light plane two weeks ago for crossing Indonesian airspace without correct documentation on its way to the Philippines.
Indonesian Air Force spokesman Hadi Tjahjanto said the crew and passengers were allowed to continue their journey to Brisbane on Monday night after their documentation was sorted out.
The passengers were the advance party of a Saudi royal who was set to visit Brisbane via Darwin and Singapore, air force commander Andi Wijaya told kompas.com.
They were required to pay the usual Rp 60 million ($5670) fine for their error, El Tari airport air force spokesman Captain Sigit told the Indonesian news website.
“The plane was released after the Saudi Arabian embassy in Jakarta completed the flight clearance in Indonesian jurisdiction and a Rp 60 million fine was paid to the state treasury,” he said.
The two Australian pilots were forced to spend three nights in Manado over a paperwork blunder, which saw them also fined Rp 60 million.
Because they had avoided landing for several hours, fighter jet weapons were “locked on” the plane and awaiting orders to fire.
Last week, an Australian-registered plane owned by Singapore Technologies (ST) Aerospace and being used for pilot training was intercepted and forced to land in Kalimantan.
It was fined the same amount, according to reports.
But Brigadier General Tjahjanto says the incidents are not part of any new push to be stricter on airspace.
“It just so happens that there have already been four this year,” he said.
Planes entering Indonesian airspace require flight clearance from the transportation ministry, diplomatic clearance from the foreign ministry and security clearance from the air force, he said. | aerospace |
https://wap.business-standard.com/amp/about/what-is-akasa-air | 2022-05-17T13:41:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662517485.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517130706-20220517160706-00593.warc.gz | 0.962218 | 490 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__130131909 | en | Akasa Air is an upcoming ultra-low-cost Indian airline co-founded by billionaire and stocks trader Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and former Jet Airways CEO Vinay
In October 2021, Akasa Air received a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The NOC will be held by SNV Aviation, the holding company for the proposed airline.
The airline is now in the process of receiving the Air Operator Permit (AoP) certificate after aircraft acquisition and other required procedures.
Acquiring the NOC is the first stage, which is followed by a security background check after which an AoP is issued. Thereafter, the technical viability of the airline receives a safety clearance.
Akasa Air, backed by Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, will begin flight operations in the next six months after receiving an AOC. The airline plans to operate approximately 70 planes in the next four years.
It is planning to launch flights in the summer of 2022 with an endeavour to be the nation’s most dependable, affordable and greenest airline. The airline is in talks with US aerospace giant Boeing for buying up to a hundred 737 Max aircraft.
Besides discussions with Boeing for planes, Akasa Air is also in talks with Airbus for potential orders from the Airbus A320 fleet.
Management and Investments
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, known as "India's Warren Buffett" for his successful stock investments, partnered with IndiGo's Aditya Ghosh and Vinay Dube to launch the carrier to tap into demand for domestic air travel.
Former CEO of IndiGo Aditya Ghosh is associated with the venture as well and Praveen Iyer has been appointed chief commercial officer. Former Jet Airways executives Belson Coutinho, Adam Voss, Ajit Baghchandani will head marketing, engineering, inflight services respectively.
Ankur Goel, former head of IndiGo’s treasury and investor relations, will head Akasa Air as the Chief Financial Officer.
While Jhunjhunwala has invested Rs 247.50 crore in the airline, another big name of Dalal street, Madhav Bhatkuly, founder of investment fund New Horizon, has also invested around Rs 6 crore in the company. | aerospace |
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https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/Kratos_Defense_Security__KTOS____Another_Major_UAS_Contract | 2022-07-02T08:02:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103989282.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702071223-20220702101223-00296.warc.gz | 0.924369 | 375 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__133797915 | en | Movers and SHAKERS
Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS)
Another Major UAS Contract
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a National Security technology provider with proprietary expertise in the area of unmanned aerial vehicles, electronics for missile defense systems, electronic warfare systems, satellite control and management systems and support services for emerging naval weapon systems. Commercial and state and local government revenues are about 25% of the total and comprise primarily of critical infrastructure monitoring and protection systems.
Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.
Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.
Target UAS Award. On Thursday, Kratos was awarded a $50.9 million contract modification exercising an option to procure 65 BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets, 50 for the Navy, seven for the government of Japan, and eight for the government of Saudi Arabia, as well as associated technical and administrative data in support of full rate production lot three.
On Target. We had previously mentioned that just in the second half of this year, Kratos could receive awards from the Air Force and Navy for target drones, a confidential program, an international target award, and an engine award. Well, the Air Force, Navy, International, and engine awards have been won. This bodes well for the future ...
This research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).
*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. | aerospace |
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- The radio communication from the RAAF AP-3C Orion was recorded by a BBC journalist who published the story just recently
- China has not responded to the RAAF’s audio message but repeatedly warned the BBC team who were on board a Philippine civilian aircraft
Australia has made its own statement in the brewing territorial dispute in the region by flying a surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea, apparently in defiance of the communist giant which claims absolute sovereignty in the area.
While it was reported by Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) that the surveillance flight is actually part of routine patrols that has been going on for years under Operation Gateway, it was the first time that an audio recording from one of its spy plane was intercepted by another aircraft and made public.
The radio communication that came from a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) AP-3C Orion was recorded by a BBC crew who as on board a Philippine single engine Cessna 206 that flew over the disputed waters last month.
“China navy, China navy. We are an Australian aircraft exercising international freedom of navigation rights, in international airspace in accordance with the international civil aviation convention, and the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea, over,” BBC‘s Rupert Wingfield-Hayes quoted the message heard from an Australian plane.
However, no response came from the Chinese navy.
But unlike the RAAF aircraft, Hayes’ flight received a warning from Chinese troops after the BBC journalist and his team, who was on an assignment on South China Sea, flew close to one of the disputed islands. (Click here to read more) | aerospace |
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https://www.argusleader.com/story/opinion/voices/2017/06/21/voice-keep-model-aircraft-hobbyists-flying/103080306/ | 2022-06-28T12:23:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103516990.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628111602-20220628141602-00001.warc.gz | 0.95403 | 839 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__192160412 | en | My Voice: Keep model aircraft hobbyists flying
These days, drones are everywhere – in the news, on television and in the skies above South Dakota. As summer approaches, many people will be flying recreational unmanned aircraft, often referred to as “drones,” for the first time. And as Congress considers reauthorization for the Federal Aviation Administration later this year, it’s important that they take a close look at the educational programs that community-based organizations like the Academy of Model Aircraft (AMA) provide.
I’m one of the 481 AMA members in S.D. and almost 200,000 members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the largest organization of model aircraft enthusiasts in the world. Flying model aircraft has been a part of my life since I was 10 years old, when I started flying stick-built, rubber band-powered airplanes. I joined my first AMA club in 1973 and have enjoyed flying ever since. I have been part of the R/C flying community in S.D. for more than 25 years. These local clubs have been ambassadors of safe and responsible flying, sharing those values at every opportunity in the community.
Since its founding in 1936, the AMA has been committed to educating members and those new to the hobby on how to fly model aircraft and drones safely and in the right places, through a community-based set of safety guidelines. AMA’s decades of experience have shown that the best way to promote safety isn’t to impose new regulations on recreational users; it’s to educate them about best practices and safe operation.
Safe flying includes following the safety guidelines developed by community-based organizations like the AMA. The community-based set of safety guidelines that AMA provides helps all enthusiasts ensure that they’re flying where and how they should be, including those enjoying the hobby in S.D. New to the hobby? Interested in taking to the air? Here are a few simple guidelines:
■Fly no higher than 400 feet and remain below any surrounding obstacles when possible unless operating within an established community-based safety program or through a waiver from the FAA.
■Remain well clear of and do not interfere with, manned aircraft operations. You must see and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times.
■Do not intentionally fly over unprotected persons or moving vehicles and remain at least 25 feet away from individuals and vulnerable property.
■Contact the airport or control tower before flying within five miles of an airport.
■Consider seeking help from a local community-based organization, like AMA, to learn to fly.
As part of AMA’s ongoing commitment to educating hobbyists and recognizing the growing interest in the flying of model aircraft and drones, AMA expanded its educational efforts to reach even more new people in 2014, by helping launch the “Know Before You Fly” campaign. This campaign, created in partnership with other UAS industry leaders and the FAA, works to put important safety information and flying tips in the hands of newcomers to the hobby from across the country, even those that are not members of a community-based organization like AMA.
As Congress takes a look at FAA Reauthorization this year, I urge them to preserve the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, which affirms the importance of a community-based approached to managing the model aviation community. I want everyone to experience the joy of flying like I have, but that will only be possible if our longstanding hobby is preserved and we are able to fly without burdensome regulations.
Jim Tiller is the vice president of District IX of Academy of Model Aeronautics. He is a resident of Custer. My Voice columns should be 500 to 700 words. Submissions should include a portrait-type photograph of the author. Authors also should include their full name, age, occupation and relevant organizational memberships.
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Farewell Friend Ship
United launched Boeing 747-100 Friend Ship service from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) on July 23, 1970, following delivery of their first Jumbo just a month prior.
N4703U was the first airplane delivered and first to fly a revenue service. Christened “William M. Allen,” the aircraft flew United’s first revenue service as UA181 on July 23, 1970, departing SFO at 0900 and arriving at HNL at 1105 local time.
The return flight would operate as UA182, leaving HNL at 1255 and arriving back at SFO at 2045 local time the same evening.
United celebrated its final intercontinental Boeing 747 service last month on October 29, when UA892 landed at SFO from Seoul-Incheon (ICN).
READ MORE: Around the World On United’s Last 747 Flights – Part One | Around the World On United’s Last 747 Flights – Part Two | Around the World On United’s Last 747 Flights – Part Three
Yesterday, United retired its final Boeing 747, a -400 variant, ending over 47 years of continuous operation of the iconic Queen of the Skies. This last flight was appropriately designated as flight UA747.
United symbolically chose the same city pair (SFO-HNL) to retire the beloved four engine Jumbo.
Honolulu holds a special place in history for the 747 in both Continental (CO) and United. On June 26, 1970, Continental flew its first 747-100 from Chicago (ORD) to HNL via Los Angeles (LAX), inaugurating the “Proud Bird of the Pacific”. Ironically, United’s first 747 Friend Ship was delivered the exact same day. The two companies merged in 2010.
History of the 747 at United and Continental
United acquired its first Boeing 747-122 in 1970, and later flew nine 747-200s as well. Of the nine 747-200s that United would fly, only two were factory delivered -222Bs. The rest were former Qantas -238Bs.
The ex-Qantas planes were perfect for Transpacific flying from Hawaii and the mainland West Coast. However, being powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7Js (50,000 lbs of thrust per engine), the airplanes lacked the ability to fly the coveted New York (JFK) – Tokyo-Narita (NRT) routes without being payload restricted.
United ordered two -222B’s, powered by JT9D-7R4G2s, each producing 54,750 pounds of thrust. These airplanes, delivered in 1987 (N151UA and N152UA), with higher maximum takeoff weights than the -238Bs, would be used exclusively on the JFK – NRT routes, until the introduction of the 747-400 in 1989, at which point they were reassigned to Newark (EWR) – NRT – EWR.
In 1999, the pair of airplanes were sold to Northwest Airlines, who operated them as freighters until December 2009 when they ended their dedicated cargo operation.
The pair again moved onto Kalitta Air. The last 747-200 to be operated by a United States airline ended up being the former N151UA, a United -222B, wearing the registration of N793CK. United’s first -222B now soldiers on once again, flying for The Cargo Airline in Georgia, as 4L-GEL.
In 1985, United acquired Pan Am’s Pacific network, along with 11 Boeing 747SP-21s and a handful of Lockheed L1011-500s.
The SPs were used for ultra long-haul flying and were 48 feet shorter than a standard length 747. Only one 747SP ever wore United’s “Battleship Grey” colors. This airplane was N145UA, which remains active to this day as an airborne observatory with NASA.
Between January 29 and January 30, 1988, United set the round the world speed record with a 747SP, clocking in at 36 hours and 54 minutes.
The following year, United received its first 747-400, the first variant of the 747 to feature an all-glass cockpit and two-man crew.
United flew the 747SP into late 1994 prior to retirement. The 747-100/200 remained active until early 2000.
Legacy United has operated a total of 88 Boeing 747s over the last 47 years. These included the original 19 -122s, five after-acquired former American -123s, seven former Qantas -238Bs, two -222Bs, 11 SP-21s, 42 747-422s, and two -451s that were never taken up by Northwest Airlines.
Continental had smaller fleet of 747s. It operated four 747-124s, the famed Proud Bird of the Pacific.
Through its merger with People Express Airlines, which occurred in 1987, it acquired and operated two -143s, which were originally delivered to Alitalia. The merger with People Express marked the re-entrance of the 747 to the Continental fleet, as the original Proud Birds had retired early, all flying their last Continental flights by 1975.
There was a 747-133 operated by People Express, a former Air Canada airplane that was leased and carried an Irish registration, EI-BPH. This airplane was not leased long enough for the airplane to ever fly for Continental following the merger. People Express operated three 747-100’s and 8-200’s. Two of these -200’s never made it to Continental, having been retired prior to the merger.
Continental also flew seven 747-200s. Five of these were former People Express airplanes, which included two -243Bs that were Alitalia airplanes and, four former Qantas -238Bs, and a lone -230B.
The -230B was acquired in 1990 separate from the People Express merger and was the only “new” 747 to come on property not via the merger. This airplane, N78019, was originally delivered to Lufthansa and became one of the four Continental 747s to see service based out of Guam operated as Continental Micronesia (“Air Mike”). It was acquired from British Airways in 1990.
The last 747-100 was retired in 1996, while the four Air Mike airplanes would be the last 747s to fly in Continental’s Globe colors (until the United merger), with three of the four flying their last flights in 1999, and one in 1998.
Besides the Air Mike flying, much of Continental’s flying with the 747 the second time around was in and out of London Gatwick (LGW).
Between 1970 and 1975, and then again between 1987 and 1999, Continental operated a total of 13 Boeing 747’s, excluding the airplanes that People Express shed prior to its merger with Continental. These 13 airplanes included the four original -124s, two -143s, four -238Bs, two -243Bs, and one -230B.
The Farewell Flight
United’s final passenger 747 flight, appropriately numbered flight UA747, was operated by a 747-422 (N118UA • Ship 8418).
Powered by four Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engines, the 1201st 747 built first took to the skies on February 10, 1999 and was delivered to United two weeks later on February 24. She is one of two United 747-400s to adorn special 747 Friend Ship titles to commemorate the aircraft’s retirement.
The other 747 to have these titles is Ship 8421 • N121UA, which remained on standby in San Francisco (SFO) in case a technical problem arose with Ship 8418.
Ship 8421 operated the last intercontinental service on October 21 and flew in the 2017 San Francisco Fleet Week airshow, the last ever to be done with a United 747.
Ship 8421 is scheduled to be ferried to Victorville (VCV) on the morning of November 8 as flight UA 2690.
At SFO, United encouraged passengers to wear their best 1970s clothing to commemorate this retro flight. At Gate 86, hundreds of people gathered to watch the festivities unfold.
Boarding commenced as normal and on time. Passengers were handed a 1970s United ticket jacket upon entering the jet bridge, which included a retro boarding pass.
In command of the flight was Captain Dave Smith and beside him was Captain Thomas Spratt, United’s Senior Manager 747 Fleet Standards, acting as First Officer.
In the back, Flight UA747 was crewed by 25 flight attendants from all bases across the United network. Valerie, our purser, led 15 other Honolulu (HNL) based flight attendants on our trip. Val described various 747 trivia over the PA during taxi.
Captain Smith has been on the 747 for two years. “It’s an absolute joy to fly, I’m going to miss it very much. I’m lucky I got to fly it,” he remarked at the gate. Captain Smith will be transitioning to the 787 as a Captain. Captain Spratt has been on the airplane for 17 years.
Our flying time from SFO to HNL was planned at 4 hours and 55 minutes, initially cruising at 38,000 feet. Our takeoff weight was planned at 621,106 pounds and we had 133,700 pounds of fuel on board at the start of our journey. Our planned landing weight was 520,436 pounds after flying the filed route KSFO GNNRR2 ALANN GITLE DIALO R576 DUSAC R576 DENNS MAGGI3 PHNL.
Airways spoke to United CEO Oscar Munoz onboard prior to pushback, where he shared his sentiments on the emotional moment. “It’s very sentimental, she’s done her job well,” he stated. Unfortunately, he did not join us for the actual flight.
Every passenger, including those in Economy, found a “747 Farewell” goodie bag and premium class Saks Fifth Avenue pillow and blanket at their seat. The custom labeled glass bottle Coca-Cola was a particularly nice touch.
We pushed back at 10:59 am and taxied towards Runway 28s. The 747-400 safety demo was played. Upon holding short at the runway, Captain Dave came on the PA and announced that we had a maintenance issue with one our air conditioning packs and that he would keep us updated.
Unfortunately, United’s Air Traffic Control broadcast, Channel 9, was silent. Its radio most likely tied up with calls to maintenance.
A few minutes later, we were informed that we would be taxiing to the maintenance hangar to be inspected. However, upon coordination with dispatch and maintenance control, the issue was resolved a short time later and the captain asked the flight attendants to prepare the cabin for an immediate takeoff.
At Noon Pacific Time, United 747 Heavy was cleared for departure and began her takeoff roll off Runway 28R.
Rotating near the crossing with Runway 1, it was a powerful takeoff. A surprise awaited everyone as we rocketed skyward. After a low level off, we flew the San Francisco Bay Tour, giving passengers a low altitude view over the Golden Gate Bridge at about 2,500 feet.
After a hard left bank over Marin Headhands to the delight of all on board, we turned southwest and began our journey over the Pacific. The seatbelt sign was turned off as the captain came over the PA and announced that we should not be too late to the gate. He realized most of us probably did not care, but at least for DoT statistics, the airline does care.
Passengers played “Halfway to Hawaii”, a traditional game on United. Captain Dave provided with information from our flight plan. Whoever comes the closest (within the second) of our halfway time (in Hawaiian Standard Time) would win the game.
Let’s play along!
Takeoff time from SFO: 10:00 am (HST)
Estimated Time Enroute: 4 hours 55 minutes
Distance in Statute Miles: 2508 sm
True Airspeed First Half of Flight/Headwind/Calculated Ground Speed:
558 mph /35 mph/ 523 mph
True Airspeed Second Half of Flight/Headwind/Calculated Ground Speed:
564 mph /29 mph/ 535 mph
Can you guess our halfway time to Hawaii, down to the second? Find out the answer at the end.
As we headed towards HNL, a toast was given by United’s Senior Vice President of Flight Operations, commemorating everything the 747 has done and what the next generation of airplanes brings us.
Before lunch, passengers wandered all three cabins and mingled. The cabin got so busy that we were asked to be seated in order to get the drink and meal service started.
Everything on board was 1970-themed. Lunch was served with a period themed menu as well as movies on the main cabin screens. In Economy, United’s 747-400s do not have personal TVs, just like the original -100!
In First and Business Class, United Executive Chef Gerry Gulli personally assisted in the meal preparation. The macadamia nuts encrusted mahi-mahi was slightly dry, but otherwise a very tasty dish. The coconut-flavored rice and vegetables were done just right.
Ice cream sundae service across all cabins took awhile as passengers were scattered throughout and outnumbered flight attendants at times. The volcano on the dessert cart attracted great attention from all onboard.
On board, we found Thomas and Sally Lee. Thomas had flown on a number of significant first flights, including the world’s inaugural 787 flight on ANA and A380 flight on Singapore. As a passenger on board the world’s inaugural 747 flight on Pan Am in January 1970, he had to make his way to SFO to partake on United’s last 747 flight.
Thomas and Sally got assigned to the last row on UA 747. The couple took it in stride, realizing the significant symbology for them, “I love the fact that we are going to be the last people to land on the last 747 flight in Honolulu.”
The first Pan Am 747 flight had a mechanical issue and a replacement aircraft had to be used in its place. When we had our small mechanical issue on our flight, Thomas found it quite ironic and exclaimed, “she still has her issues!”
On the upper deck, passengers experienced a full retro experience with flight attendants dressed in period uniform. A long queue to the upper deck formed after lunch with everyone wanting to take a glimpse of the iconic “hump”.
During all the commotion, a couple in the main cabin even got engaged! United ended up gifting the couple tickets for their honeymoon.
We started our descent just before 2:20 pm HST, slightly early in order to give passengers a view of Maui and Lanai on the arrival into HNL. Flight attendants served retro style candies including Good & Plenty, RedHots, and Cheery Mash.
The winners of the “Halfway to Hawaii” game were announced shortly thereafter. The first place winner, who guessed the answer within one second, received a $250 United gift card. And the halfway time? 12:24:57 HST.
We landed at HNL at 3:01 pm on Runway 8L in light rain.
Upon entering Gate 34, all passengers received a traditional lei greeting. Even our 747 got in on the act, herself receiving a giant lei as well!
Following a gate party, 747 Friend Ship got towed to the airline’s hangar across HNL airport for a well-deserved employee party.
As United’s final 747 Friend Ship, N118UA will ferry empty to SFO on November 8th as flight UA 2796. She will ultimately be ferried to VCV from SFO the next day.
Today, however, was a day of celebration as the United 747 ended her days flying revenue passengers – under the Pacific sun, safely delivering her passengers and crew to Hawaii one last time.
Ship 8418, the last of the United 747 fleet, represents so much to both legacy Continental and legacy United employees, symbolizes the legacy of both Proud Bird of the Pacific and 747 Friend Ship!
Editor’s note: Airways would like to thank United Captain Bill Sablesak for his assistance with this article. | aerospace |
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Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series begins with Ross' letter of assignment to the Air Force Element, NASA; course materials - Introduction to Space Navigation, Orbital Mechanics and Rendezvous Techniques; Apollo 14-17 and Space Shuttle publications; STS-1 Space Shuttle documents; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jet Propulsion Laboratory/Rockwell International publications and images; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Space Shuttle, flight training instructions; STS-3, STS-5, STS-7,...
Dates: January 5, 1984 | aerospace |
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Lockheed Martin has approximately 12,000 employees in Florida with manufacturing areas across the state.
Sikorsky's West Palm Beach facility manufactures and tests UH-60M Black Hawk, CH-148 Cyclone and CH-53K King Stallion developmental helicopters.
"We are excited about this amazing recognition given to us by the Manufacturers Association of Florida," said Joe Sikora, director and site lead for Sikorsky's Florida Assembly and Flight Operations (FAFO) facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. "We have a highly skilled workforce driving efficient manufacturing operations that create innovative flight systems for our customer. We are extremely proud of the work we do here."
Sikorsky's manufacturing processes were assessed and validated against rigorous criteria. Sikorsky has been a pillar of the Florida community for nearly 40 years. In addition to helicopter assembly and flight testing, Lockheed Martin operations in Florida focus on space exploration, missile and sensor development and manufacturing, information technology, undersea systems, and training and simulation for such aircraft as the F-35.
About Lockheed Martin: Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 98,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. | aerospace |
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https://www.rferl.org/a/1074208.html | 2023-12-10T20:48:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102637.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210190744-20231210220744-00218.warc.gz | 0.974265 | 847 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__244748876 | en | Only the United States and the Soviet Union, when they were Cold War rivals, experimented with such a space weapon -- and they abandoned that research more than 20 years ago, leaving the world free of space-based weapons.
Military analysts around the world have spent the last few days pondering the consequences of China's spectacular space mission, which destroyed an old Chinese-owned weather satellite in orbit some 860 kilometers above the Earth.
Beijing has not confirmed the test, but U.S. intelligence officials say it took place on January 11. They also say that the United States was monitoring the event, as it had prior knowledge that some sort of test was due to happen that day.
The U.S.-based magazine "Aviation Week and Space Technology" first broke the story. It quoted U.S. sources as saying the intercept between the "kill vehicle" and the satellite was made almost head-on at extremely high velocity.
It said the kill vehicle was taken aloft aboard a ballistic missile launched from the Xichang facility in Sichuan Province.
The test has caused international shock waves, because it appears to demonstrate that China has mastered the considerable expertise in space tracking and guidance needed to bring two small objects into collision in the vastness of space.
In a first reaction, U.S. State Department spokesman Tom Casey expressed dismay on January 19 at the prospect of an arms race in space.
"We certainly are concerned by any effort, by any nation, that would be geared towards developing weapons or other military activities in space," Casey said. "That's absolutely contrary to what our policies articulated by the White House state. So we've raised our concerns with the Chinese government. We've done so both here in Washington and in Beijing."
Beijing, for its part, has neither confirmed nor denied that the satellite was deliberately intercepted. But Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao is quoted by Reuters as saying that "as a matter of principal, China advocates the peaceful use of space and opposes the weaponization of space, and also opposes any form of arms race."
What's Behind Test?
Why did the mission take place, then? British space analyst David Baker, the editor of "Jane's Space Directory," said he believes that Japan is the country that the Chinese wanted to impress with this test, rather than the United States or the West.
"Japan has been very keen over the last several years to get as much information as possible on China's military intentions, and that's why they began to design and launch their own military reconnaissance satellites."
"In the last few years, Japan has moved strongly to put in orbit satellites to investigate areas the Japanese feel are suspicious research sites for China's arms programs," Baker said. "Japan has been very keen over the last several years to get as much information as possible on China's military intentions, and that's why they began to design and launch their own military reconnaissance satellites."
Baker said the Chinese want to demonstrate to Tokyo that they can put any such system out of operation, if necessary.
However, the potential threat posed by the Chinese success extends far beyond Japan. The ability to destroy satellites is the power to take away the eyes and ears of the modern world. Satellites have become a building block of modern life, whether civilian or military.
"The extent to which countries -- not only the United States, but countries throughout the world -- are dependant on space-based technologies, weather satellites, communications satellites, and other devices [makes them essential] to be able to conduct modern life," State Department spokesman Casey said.
The senior editor of "Aviation Week," Craig Covault, wrote that China can now also use "space control" as a policy weapon to help project its growing power regionally and globally.
Analyst Baker noted, however, that Beijing has not infringed any international laws with its satellite-destroying mission.
That's because the International Space Treaty, of which China is a signatory, forbids weapons to be placed in orbit. But as the killer spacecraft was launched directly from Earth to attack its target, it is exempt from treaty restrictions. | aerospace |
https://sci.esa.int/web/rosetta/-/32331-esa-confirms-rosetta-s-new-target-but-identifies-financial-challenge-for-the-mission | 2024-04-19T08:45:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00038.warc.gz | 0.951913 | 933 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__185863630 | en | ESA confirms Rosetta's new target but identifies financial challenge for the mission
2 June 2003Following an intensive campaign of technical and scientific investigations, the ESA Science Programme Committee has confirmed that its comet-chasing mission Rosetta will now set its sights on Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. However, the putative February 2004 launch date cannot be fixed until the ESA Council has found a solution to the lack of cash in its Science Programme immediate budget.
At its meeting on 13-14 May 2003, ESA's Science Programme Committee took the decision on which profile should become Rosetta's new baseline mission. Rosetta is now proposed to launch in February 2004 from Kourou, French Guiana, using an Ariane-5 G+ launcher, towards Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Since January, three options have been thoroughly analysed: the first to fly to the original target, Comet Wirtanen, using a Russian Proton rocket, the second and third to fly to Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko but launching a year apart, using either an Ariane-5 hybrid or a Proton launcher.
As reported earlier, the choice of a new comet has required intensive efforts, including observations by telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the ESO Very Large Telescope to ensure we know as much as we can about the new target. Ultimately, Wirtanen had to be rejected because of several reasons, the most important of which was the danger in moving the fully fuelled spacecraft from Kourou to Baikonur (offloading the fuel would pose an even greater risk by causing structural problems in the fuel tanks).
Therefore, the February 2004 launch to Churyumov-Gerasimenko has been chosen. The February 2005 launch to the same comet will now be investigated as a back-up plan. Rendezvous with the comet is expected in November 2014. At present, scientific teams are investigating orbits that could allow an earlier rendezvous and also perform a number of asteroid fly-bys en route.
Despite the progress and the optimism that it brought, the kick-off of the new mission now depends on the fast solution to a new emergency: cash. The cost of the overall delays imposed by the grounding of Ariane is estimated to be 80 million Euros. During January 2003, when the decision to delay Rosetta was taken, ESA Director of Science Prof. David Southwood was confident that this could be absorbed by the science budget. However, since then a number of other unexpected economic obligations have arisen. "If the extra funding required for Rosetta was the only tab on the table, the ESA Science Directorate could have absorbed the cost," says Prof. Southwood, "Unfortunately, we have to face a number of other financial challenges."
These include the need to inject 70 million Euros into the development of instruments for two missions, Herschel and Planck, to prevent their industrial development from being derailed. Also, while the programme worked to get cheaper bids from industry, the depressed satellite market at this time has required up-front payments. In this year, it turns out that costs of 50 million Euros have appeared earlier than planned. Recalling that ESA overall should bolster a European space industry, particularly in tough times, Southwood said, "One does not regret the policy so much as the timing. The demand has come at the worst possible time."
Ever since the Edinburgh ESA Ministerial Council meeting during 2001, the ESA Science Directorate has operated its ambitious programme on the tightest of budgets that allow little room for unexpected emergencies. The rules of ESA preclude Southwood from borrowing money and he is adamant that cancelling another mission to save Rosetta is not an option. "In any event, cancelling a different mission won't give me the money this year," he says.
As a result, the money to save Rosetta is to be found through some immediate financial flexibility at Agency level. "I am not asking for more money overall, but for help in cash flow. We in ESA are sure that we will find the necessary sensitivity, understanding and, ultimately, solidarity from the Council. Europe paved the way to comet science with Giotto and it is a matter of great pride that the ultimate comet explorer will be European." Options for resolving the financial issue will be proposed to the ESA Council in June this year.
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https://www.defenseworld.net/news/9975/BEL_To_Highlight_Network_Centric_Warfare_Capabilities_At_Defexpo_2014 | 2019-12-10T15:23:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540528457.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20191210152154-20191210180154-00430.warc.gz | 0.915322 | 1,428 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__34649670 | en | India's domestic firm Bharat Electronic Limited ( BEL) will be showcasing indigenously-built network centric warfare (NCW) systems in addition to its R&D capabilities at DefExpo 2014, in New Delhi.
NCW solutions for the Indian Navy will include combat management system, which automates tactical data from the ship's sensors to provide decision support to the ship's Command. The composite communication system, an IP-based New-Generation voice, data and video integrated system, will also be on show," the statement said.
"We will display our latest systems and products developed in-house and jointly with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), at the event beginning February 6," an official was quoted as saying by The Times Of India.
Besides, BEL's display will also include key elements developed for use in various C4I systems catering to all the 3 Services - like computing elements in various forms, right from wrist-wearable computers, hand-held computers and tablet PC to rugged laptop; communication equipment such as software defined radio with different variants, advanced interoperability communication system, the release added.
The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved the formation of a Joint Venture Company with Thales for the design, development, marketing, supply and support of civilian and select defence radars for Indian and global markets. Thales will hold 26 per cent stake in the company, as per the Defence foreign direct investment (FDI) norms that India prescribes at present
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will be exhibiting various defense products at Defexpo 2014, 6-9 February, in New Delhi. It will showcase a wide range of strategic systems, including a range of mission aircraft, various UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), advanced radar systems, L/MRSAM air defense systems, command and control systems for different levels of warfare including cyber and communication systems
DCNS will present a future Aircraft Carrier design at this years DEFEXPO in New Delhi, India. The Evolved Aircraft Carrier (DEAC) is based on French Navy CVN Charles de Gaulles combat proven design and aviation system and is compatible with all CTOL aircrafts (including Airborne Early Warning aircraft) and features the latest technologies including cutting-edge Combat System (SETIS®), UAV integration, advanced conventional propulsion and state-of-the-art platform stabilisation system (SATRAP/COGITE)
DEFEXPO 2014 may see fewer contracts this year as India heads towards a general election in the coming months. With a political shift in New Delhi imminent later this year, defense exhibitors say they are unsure of winning any major contracts at the show, Defenseworld
Boeing will showcase the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter, P-8I anti-submarine warfare aircraft, AH-64D Apache attack helicopter, CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter, V-22 Osprey and ScanEagle UAV at Defexpo India 2014,February 6-9, in New Delhi. “Our presence in India goes back over seven decades,” said Pratyush Kumar, president Boeing India
Cobham will showcase its communication systems and Integrated Surveillance Solutions at Defexpo 2014, 6-9 February at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. "We are delighted to be attending DEFEXPO, India's largest defence and security exhibition," said Lee Griffiths, Managing Director of Cobham's office in New Delhi
Bureau Veritas certified the Information Systems Division of Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bangalore Complex for ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems) on 26 July. The ISO 27001 certificate was handed over to Mr M M Handa, Director (Bangalore Complex) by Mr Suresh Krishnan, Regional Sales Manager, Bureau Veritas, at BELs Bangalore Complex
Saab and Kalyani Group are teaming up for Indian Army air defence projects, including the VSHORAD and SRSAM requirements. The teaming combines Saabs many decades as a leading developer and supplier of proven high-technology radar and missile systems, with the rich engineering and manufacturing capabilities of Kalyani
Tata Motors has unveiled two new combat vehicles at the DEFEXPO 2014, currently taking place in New Delhi, India. The company has showcased the Kestrel, a wheeled armoured vehicle and the LAMV (Light Armoured High Mobility Vehicle) recon vehicle
India's domestic firm, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed about three agreements at the Defexpo India 2014 show today. BEL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sagem to explore co-operation in the production and supply of Navigational sensors like periscope, Inertial Navigational System and optronic mast to the Indian Navy
Axis Aerospace & Technologies Ltd (AAT) unveiled today their Air Recognition Training Simulator (ARTS) at the Defexpo 2014. ARTS is a 3D training tool which trains Air Defence operators to use WEFT Methodology to identify the major features of an aircraft - the Wings, Engines (s),Fuselage, and Tail features of fighters, helicopters, UAVs and transporters
Sagem will be showcasing a range of systems and equipment like intelligence, long-range precision strikes, surveillance, border protection, high-intensity combat and guerrilla warfare at the Defexpo India 2014. Sagem is exhibiting MOST (Mât Optronique de Surveillance Terrestre) optronic mast for land surveillance - which provides panoramic surveillance capacity under armored protection
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https://peaksfabrications.com/japan-airlines-engineering-division-selects-ifs-solution-for-aircraft-fleet-maintenance.html | 2023-06-08T16:02:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00763.warc.gz | 0.885709 | 779 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__59382683 | en | Japan Airlines engineering division selects IFS solution for aircraft fleet maintenance
JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. to deploy IFS aviation servicing alternative in the cloud to modernize very long array maintenance setting up for its practically 200 plane fleet
Announcement carries on IFS enlargement of its industrial aviation MRO footprint throughout Asia-Pacific and globally
TOKYO, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — IFS, the global cloud enterprise software enterprise, nowadays introduced the Japan Airlines servicing and engineering subsidiary, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd., has picked IFS to support fleet-large extended array routine maintenance arranging. The IFS answer, to be deployed in the cloud, will provide extended array planners with the unified data insights they require to immediately create and share regulatory-compliant fleet upkeep options that very best help aircraft availability, process produce, and hangar utilization for approximately 200 plane.
The IFS fleet organizing solution replaces a JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. legacy fleet maintenance arranging approach that expected considerable manual intervention. The IFS answer will allow for the engineering workforce to regulate additional plane with diminished human intervention due to an successful user working experience, reduction in guide processes, real-time alerts, and automated procedures.
Deployed in the cloud, IFS’s arranging and upkeep answer will boost visibility throughout the organization by furnishing genuine time preparing updates. JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. workers will now be capable to proficiently study the effects of essential strategic choices in the corporation – this sort of as modifying aircraft induction/retirement, adjusting resource amounts or switching utilization levels – although also evaluating important functionality indicators.
IFS proceeds to increase its footprint in the Asia-Pacific business aviation and upkeep, restore and overhaul (MRO) industry, including JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. together with China Airlines, Qantas, TAE Aerospace and a lot more.
“Following an substantial sector assessment, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. picked IFS for its practical experience in the business, potent existing reference buyers and its complementary healthy with our extended-expression MRO tactic,” described Ryo Tamura, President, JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. “With IFS fleet maintenance planning software program JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. can automate procedures that had been formerly manual and labor intensive, make improvements to crew collaboration by allowing for planners to do the job on a single system concurrently, and eventually decrease aircraft downtime and optimize activity produce.”
Gerry Fosnick, President, IFS Japan, included “This most current selection affirms the simple fact that IFS is reliable by some of the world’s major airlines and MRO suppliers to aid fleet-broad maintenance planning and operations. We appear ahead to doing the job with JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. to better manage its extended-selection fleet servicing designs now and into the long term.”
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https://www.slideshare.net/AlessandroMontanari2/surveying-areas-in-developing-regions-through-context-aware-drone-mobility | 2019-11-23T02:43:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496672313.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20191123005913-20191123034913-00106.warc.gz | 0.922813 | 183 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__115460707 | en | Be the first to like this
Developing regions are often characterized by large areas that are
poorly reachable or explored. The mapping of these regions and the census of roaming populations in these areas are often difficult and sporadic.
In this paper we put forward an approach to aid area surveying
which relies on autonomous drone mobility. In particular we
illustrate the two main components of the approach. An efficient on device object detection component, built on Convolutional Neural Networks, capable of detecting human settlements and animals on the ground with acceptable performance (latency and accuracy) and a path planning component, informed by the object identification module, which exploits Artificial Potential Fields to dynamically adapt the flight in order to gather useful information of the environment, while keeping optimal flight paths. We report some initial performance results of the on board visual perception module and describe our experimental platform based on a fixed-wing aircraft. | aerospace |
https://www.airforce.gov.au/news-and-events/events/general/exercise-test-raaf-richmond-emergency-response | 2022-08-09T17:48:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571056.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809155137-20220809185137-00421.warc.gz | 0.919168 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__99304926 | en | Exercise to test RAAF Richmond emergency response
A full scale emergency exercise will be conducted at RAAF Base Richmond in a vital test of Air Force emergency services.
Air Force reassures the local community that this is a training activity and there is no threat or danger to our people or aircraft.
DATE: 29th June 2022
TIME: 09:00 to 14:00
VENUE: RAAF Base Richmond, NSW
IMAGERY: Defence Image Gallery
The scenario of a returning C-130J Hercules aircraft experiencing catastrophic engine failure and landing on fire will form the exercise backdrop for a multi-agency response.
Airbase services will provide immediate response supported by NSW fire, ambulance, paramedics, police and rescue helicopter services.
Air Force regularly conducts situational emergency training to continue to develop the skills of our highly trained personnel. | aerospace |
https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/implement-telemetry-collection-system-to-track-regressions/298790 | 2023-01-29T06:51:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499700.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129044527-20230129074527-00002.warc.gz | 0.899704 | 347 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__223711106 | en | You can see a similar system in place for Robert Space Industry’s Star Citizen RSI Public Telemetry
The data is publicly available which allows transparency to the users but is also actively used by developers to track how releases are impacting people.
Features that could help both developers and the community:
- Stability index/metric that tracks how often the game crashes to the desktop. This could be implemented naively by tracking start/stop times or leveraging something like the Windows Diagnostics or other framework.
- Performance distribution data correlated with various dimensions including aircraft type, object density data, e.g. performance over sparse vs dense areas, and player density to provide a non-exhaustive list of possibilities.
- Aircraft stability metrics, for example detection of oscillations when the autopilot is engaged as a means of tracking regressions or stability issues.
- Aircraft flight time/preference to allow developers to see what aircraft are being flown the most or least. This could be used with performance or stability metrics to identify aircraft that are not flown because of issues.
- Event counts of when the simulator fails to load wind data, traffic, download scenery, etc.
- Simulator cache (both streaming and user-defined) failures to download, cache load errors, and cache load distribution times.
Simulator Flight Online Metrics
- Download speeds by availability zone and client network over time
- Error rates and latency distributions from the load balancer in with a specified SLO
- Failures to download AI traffic, terrain, weather, and other data by in-sim area, and by real-world client geolocation, ASN (ISP), and server cluster | aerospace |
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2010/09/earthbound/308187/ | 2021-05-16T01:20:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991488.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20210515223209-20210516013209-00017.warc.gz | 0.97539 | 604 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__211044619 | en | The launch of a space shuttle can still make you weep with amazement and wonder, if you happen to be watching it. In May, my family and I stood with a group of thousands at Cape Canaveral waiting for one of the last planned launches (the last is tentatively scheduled for early next year). It was hot and we were penned in to a set of bleachers a few miles away, and yet no one seemed to be complaining about heat or thirst. We sang the national anthem and counted down in tandem with the giant red numbers on a clock. It seemed impossible that such a large, heavy object could leave the ground or that any people would agree to go with it, given past disasters, and yet they did. The ground rumbled and the orbiter Atlantis shot off in a straight line, going up and up until it disappeared out of sight, leaving a trail of white smoke. We looked up into the sky for what seemed like hours (it was about three minutes), until it was gone. “Where’d it go?” one kid asked her father. “Poof,” he answered, and even to us adults, that made sense—it felt as if Dumbledore, or maybe God, had grabbed that rocket and the six men inside and taken them to another dimension, leaving only smoke and awe behind.
Merely reading about a shuttle launch cannot remotely convey that same kind of thrill. The wire stories about the Atlantis’s liftoff, which were picked up mostly by smaller newspapers, explained that its mission was to deliver cargo and spare parts to the International Space Station, including six new batteries to provide station power; the details made NASA sound like a sort of giant intergalactic hardware store offering delivery service. When the shuttle returned 12 days later, news stories mentioned that it might find a proper home in a museum. In April, President Barack Obama traveled to Kennedy Space Center to confirm that he will stick with plans to retire the shuttle program. “We can’t just keep on doing the same old things that we’ve been doing,” he said. He also defended his plan to cancel Constellation, NASA’s next program for manned space flight, which he has called “lacking in innovation.” (Congress has not yet agreed, and Obama did confirm his commitment to deep-space exploration and a future mission to Mars, but we’re a long way away from launching such a trip.) The space shuttle itself is an amazing feat of engineering, has brought about many scientific advances, and has deepened our knowledge about the galaxy. But it has largely failed to spark the national imagination. From the perspective of space enthusiasts, the whole program seems to have done “the same relatively minor experiments over and over,” says Louis Friedman, executive director of the Planetary Society. What human space exploration needs, Friedman rightly points out, is a “better story.” | aerospace |
https://wyomingwatercolorsociety.com/qa/question-why-is-cockpit-called-cockpit.html | 2020-10-20T05:43:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107869933.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020050920-20201020080920-00040.warc.gz | 0.941987 | 1,565 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__14653743 | en | - Why is pilot cabin called cockpit?
- What is a cockpit in an Aeroplane?
- Do pilots sleep?
- Can pilots smoke in the cockpit?
- Why Belgium is called cockpit of Europe?
- What does cockpit mean?
- What do you call a female pilot?
- Why do pilots say heavy?
- Can u smoke on private jets?
- What do female pilots call the cockpit?
- Why are cockpit lights red?
- Why are cockpit windows so small?
- How do female fighter pilots pee?
- How do pilots pee?
- Why do pilots say Niner?
- Can you be a pilot with tattoos?
- Do pilots wear diapers?
- Why is it called an Aeroplane?
- What is another word for cockpit?
- Where is the throttle on a plane?
- What Airlines Can you smoke on?
Why is pilot cabin called cockpit?
The move to today’s sense came through its use for the steering pit or well of a sailing yacht, which also started to be called the cockpit in the nineteenth century.
This was presumably borrowed from the older term because it was a small enclosed sunken area in which a coxswain was stationed..
What is a cockpit in an Aeroplane?
The cockpit is the part of the aircraft that offers visibility to the front and sides, and houses the pilot(s) and other crew members, for example in older passenger airliners with a flight crew of three, or in military aircraft performing missions that require different tasks to be carried out in the cockpit.
Do pilots sleep?
Flight attendants and pilots get there own designated sleeping areas on long-haul flights built especially for them. While flight attendants are supposed to sleep on bunk beds in tiny crew rest areas, pilots take rest in separate sleeping compartments, where they can spend up to half of their time on a long flight.
Can pilots smoke in the cockpit?
Technically, smoking in the cockpit is allowed by US law in some circumstances, but smoke wafting into the cabin isn’t something that people want to experience — especially passengers who pay thousands of dollars for a seat, since first and business class are directly behind the flight deck.
Why Belgium is called cockpit of Europe?
A. Belgium is called the ‘Cockpit of Europe’ because it is where the largest number of European battles have taken place in the history.
What does cockpit mean?
noun. the compartment in a small aircraft in which the pilot, crew, and sometimes the passengers sitCompare flight deck (def. 1) the driver’s compartment in a racing car. nautical.
What do you call a female pilot?
aviatricesWomen have been involved in aviation from the beginnings of both lighter-than air travel and as airplanes, helicopters and space travel were developed. Women pilots were also called “aviatrices”.
Why do pilots say heavy?
In the United States, the term heavy is used during radio transmissions between air traffic control and any aircraft which has been assigned a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) rating of 136 tonnes (300,000 lb) or more. All aircraft produce wingtip vortices that create wake turbulence in flight. …
Can u smoke on private jets?
Can you smoke on a private jet? The short answer is yes, although whether or not you can on a specific aircraft is determined on a case by case basis. … If your preference is to enjoy a cigar, pipe or cigarette while you are in flight, we will arrange for an aircraft that allows smoking.
What do female pilots call the cockpit?
“That’s another thing, Sergeant,” said the crew member, “We no longer call it ‘The Cockpit. ‘ It’s now called ‘The Box Office. ‘
Why are cockpit lights red?
By using red lights, or wearing red goggles, the cones can receive enough light to provide photopic vision (namely the high-acuity vision required for reading). … Similarly, airplane cockpits use red lights so pilots can read their instruments and maps while maintaining night vision to see outside the aircraft.
Why are cockpit windows so small?
They are large enough for the pilots to get a good outside visibility. … The cockpit windows are also given proper horizontal and vertical angles which ensures little or no picture distortion to the pilots. Making airplane windows bigger thus makes the designing phase a lot more complex and expensive.
How do female fighter pilots pee?
The device collects urine in a cup for males and a pad for females. It then pumps it into a collection bag. Embedded with sensors, the device quickly detects urine within one second and pumps it into the collection bag. It can hold a total of 1.7 quarts of urine.
How do pilots pee?
Peeing into a tube doesn’t work for everyone for some obvious physical reasons, so today’s fighter pilots urinate into “piddle packs,” plastic packs that convert urine into a gel for disposal, but the method involves partially undressing while sitting strapped in a tiny cockpit and flying a multimillion-dollar jet.
Why do pilots say Niner?
The reason for these somewhat strange pronunciations is to encourage the pilot/controller to enunciate clearly, so that the numbers are clearly understood. … The reason for “Niner” is that “Nine” can be easily muffled, slurred, or confused with other words (particularly the number Five/Fife).
Can you be a pilot with tattoos?
Common Standards for Pilots According to the ATP (Airline Transport License) Flight School, the largest private flight academy in the country, virtually none of the major commercial airlines allow their pilots to have any tattoos visible while in uniform.
Do pilots wear diapers?
When flying long missions (say over the Atlantic, or missions lasting more than 4 hours) they can do 1 of 2 things. They have little pee bags containing a material that absorbs urine. They just pee in the them and stick them to the side. Or, they can wear adult diapers.
Why is it called an Aeroplane?
Greek aeroplanos meant “wandering in the air,” from planos “wandering” (see planet). … Aeroplane, first recorded in 1866, is made up of the prefix aero-, “air, aviation,” and the word plane, referring to the structure designed to keep an air vehicle aloft.
What is another word for cockpit?
Cockpit Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for cockpit?cabincompartmentpitquartersflight deckcabdriver’s compartmentbedbunkkip15 more rows
Where is the throttle on a plane?
There is normally one throttle lever for each engine and, depending upon the flight deck or cockpit configuration, they may be installed on the centre console, side console, on the dash board or mounted on the aircraft ceiling. In some two pilot flight decks, each pilot station has its own set of throttle levers.
What Airlines Can you smoke on?
Even as late as 2002 airlines such as Aeroflot, Condor, Iberia, and Garuda still allowed smoking on some flights. Go back further and you’ll see that not only was smoking permitted on airlines, but encouraged. SAS, for example, manufactured its own cigarettes! | aerospace |
https://hristinabalabanova.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/mars-was-similar-to-earth/ | 2018-04-21T03:26:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125944982.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20180421032230-20180421052230-00183.warc.gz | 0.954784 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__2179692 | en | A few days ago I read an article from The Guardian on the newest findings about Mars. On Thursday, November 5th, NASA announced that Mars probably had atmosphere similar to Earth’s, but changed as a result of solar eruptions and “magnetic tendrils”. Scientists suggest that those solar blasts disrupted and damaged the planet’s magnetic field, leaving it unprotected from the harmful rays and causing drought.
Should we take this information as a “red light”? Yes, I think we should. Humans managed to damage Earth’s ozone layer enough already, but the findings on Mars might be more convincing. If we continue to destroy our planet, soon enough we might have the same fate as Mars. | aerospace |
https://shop.spacehalloffame.org/product/sts-26-patch/ | 2024-04-19T02:18:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817253.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419013002-20240419043002-00065.warc.gz | 0.964955 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__173983138 | en | STS-26 was the NASA Space Shuttle mission and the seventh flight of the orbiter Discovery. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 29 September 1988, and landed four days later on 3 October. STS-26 was declared the "Return to Flight" mission, being the first mission after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 28 January 1986. It was the first mission since STS-9 to use the original STS numbering system, the first to have all its crew members wear pressure suits for launch and landing since STS-4, and the first mission with bailout capacity since STS-4. STS-26 was also the first all-veteran crew mission since Apollo 11, with all of its crewmembers having flown at least one prior mission. | aerospace |
https://www.informsnews.com/politics/turkey-accuses-greece-of-raising-tensions-over-routine-flights-advises-constructive-process-3705.html | 2023-11-29T12:12:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100081.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129105306-20231129135306-00325.warc.gz | 0.958431 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__90419296 | en | Greece is trying to dramatize routine flights and raise tensions by implicating Turkish jets “harassed and stalked” a helicopter transporting the Greek defense minister and army chief, the Turkish foreign ministry said Monday.
“It is no use for this country to raise tensions by dramatizing routine flights. Instead, these issues must be handled within a confidence-building measure process between the defense ministers of both countries,” the statement of the ministry said.
“Our jets have conducted identification duties within the scope of routine activities in the Aegean; harassment of the helicopter carrying the defense minister is out of question,” it added.
Greece on Sunday condemned what it called harassment of its defense minister and army chief by Turkish jets over a small island in the Aegean Sea.
The encounter occurred, according to Greek defense sources, after Greek jets intercepted the Turkish aircraft. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos and Army Chief of General Staff Gen. Konstantinos Floros were on board a helicopter that had taken off from the small island of Inoussses following a visit to forward bases near the border with Turkey.
Greek press agency Ana reported that two Turkish jets flew over the island at an altitude of 3,500 feet (1,000 meters) after their helicopter lifted off, and then buzzed a second Greek island, Agathonissi, at 1,700 feet. | aerospace |
https://www.aviationbusinessnews.com/industry-news/atr-performs-successful-test-flights-using-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ | 2024-04-25T15:22:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00843.warc.gz | 0.933301 | 272 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__115924388 | en | Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has successfully performed a series of ground and flight tests on its ATR 72-600 prototype aircraft using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine.
The aircraft was powered by Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, produced using 100 per cent renewable waste and residuals raw materials.
The tests form part of ATR’s 100 per cent SAF certification processes for its aircraft, which is backed by a collaboration with Braathens Regional Airlines and Neste.
The three companies target a demonstration flight in 2022 on a Braathens Regional Airlines’ ATR aircraft – and aim to compete the certification process of ATR aircraft using 100 per cent SAF by 2025.
ATR’s chief executive officer Stefano Bortoli said: “As the regional market leader, our aim is to lead the change to decarbonisation. Already emitting 40 per cent less CO2 than similarly-sized regional jets, ATR turboprops are the ideal platform to offer significant advances in the reduction of CO2 emissions.
“The achievement of this great milestone shows that we are fully committed to making the use of 100 per cent SAF possible and helping our customers meeting their objectives to provide even more sustainable air links – not in 2035 or 2050 but in the coming years.” | aerospace |
http://www.kesq.com/news/on-this-day-october-4/16691916?displayReplay=true&displaySharing=true&endCapDisplay=false&isLeadCaption=false&isLeadCopyright=false&leadLimitToHeight=360&leadLimitToWidth=640&nopageview=true&numVisibleSlides=4&offset=20&res=medium | 2016-09-26T19:20:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738660882.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173740-00017-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.924341 | 135 | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__44586648 | en | Work begins on Mount Rushmore, Sputnik is launched into space, the pope visits America for the first time, Janis Joplin is found dead of an overdose, all on this day.
1957: Russia's Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, is launched. The satellite would set off the Cold War-era "Space Race" between America and Russia.
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https://afm.aero/saudi-arabias-simulator-training-center-prince-sultan-aviation-academy-psaa-inaugurated-new-airbus-a320neo-full-flight-simulator/ | 2022-12-03T23:37:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710941.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20221203212026-20221204002026-00431.warc.gz | 0.866768 | 233 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__38241313 | en | Saudi Arabia’s Simulator Training Center – Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA) inaugurated new Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulator!
Headquartered in Jeddah the Simulator comes ahead of the arrival of 65 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft!
The new aircraft deliveries have already commenced and are being inducted into the Saudia and flyadeal airline fleets.
With the new simulator, the PSAA now operates a total of nine simulators, including Airbus models (A320neo, A320, A330 and A340), and Boeing models (B777-200, B777-300, B747-400 and B787).
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http://www.bastiontechnologies.com/news-events-2016-11-07-Bastion-Rolls-Out-Non-Destructive-Certification-Program.html | 2018-09-19T09:02:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156096.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20180919083126-20180919103126-00517.warc.gz | 0.865918 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__103696229 | en | Jesse Hanna (center) receives Bastion’s first NDE Level III Phased Array certification from Bastion’s RLIII, Charlie Walker (left) and Project Assurance Manager, Mark Pickart (right).
Bastion MSFC Rolls Out Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Certification Program
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Bastion has expanded the Marshall Safety and Mission Assurance Services (MSMAS) Contract Training and Certification Program to include a Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) certification program. The updated Program will serve as Bastion’s company-wide NDE training and certification for technicians supporting flight hardware and Pressure Systems inspection, analysis and certification. | aerospace |
https://www.aviationcv.com/jobs/aer-lingus-careers | 2023-12-03T15:15:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203125921-20231203155921-00627.warc.gz | 0.962411 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__30117294 | en | Aer Lingus is the second biggest airline in Ireland. It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of International Airlines Group, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia. Air Lingus is hiring Pilots, Cabin Crew, Engineers and Managers. This airline is well known among aviation companies due to its reliability and responsibility towards the employees. Therefore Aer Lingus job offers are for aviation professionals with a strong sense of determination and willingness to work in a team. Currently, the company operates a fleet of 53 aircraft, the majority of which are Airbus. | aerospace |
https://www.ifatca.org/ | 2023-12-11T02:14:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103464.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211013452-20231211043452-00636.warc.gz | 0.850367 | 264 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__68571297 | en | IFATCA is an international Federation, with Member Associations in more than 130 countries from all corners of the globe.
IFATCA unites and defends the professional aspects of the air traffic controller profession.
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https://enroutesuccess.in/story-of-bhawana-kanth/ | 2023-03-28T23:54:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948900.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328232645-20230329022645-00423.warc.gz | 0.981618 | 418 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__97446312 | en | Bhawana Kanth was born on 1 December 1992 and is a female fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. She was declared the first combat fighter pilot along with two of her cohort, named Mohana Singh, and Avani Chaturvedi. Then Kanth and her other two members got inducted into the Indian Air Force in the year 2016. After the government of India has decided to open the fighter stream in Indian Air Force for the very first time also for women on an experimental basis, however, these three women were the first to be selected for the experimental program.
Kanth did her schooling at DAV Public School located in Barauni. She was all prepared for engineering entrance examinations [jee mains] in Kota, Rajasthan but later joined Bachelor of Engineering in Medical Electronics from BMS College of Engineering, in Chennai. She graduated in the year 2014 and was selected for IT giant Tata Consultancy Services. Kanth’s father Tej Narayan Kanth is an electrical engineer; in the Oil Corporation of India and his mother Radha Kanth is a housewife. Kanth’s other hobbies include was various sports such as Kho Kho, Badminton, swimming and sketching/ painting, etc.
Career and Education:
Kanth had always dreamt of flying planes in the Indian air force. So she decided to take the Air Force Common Admission Test; and got selected to be commissioned into the Air Force. She did her training for almost 1 year and then joined the fighter stream.
In 2016 June, Kanth underwent a six-month-long training for stage-2 on Kiran Intermediate Jet Trainers at Hakimpet Air Force Station situated in Hyderabad after she got commissioned as Flying Officer in the same year. Kanth flies Hawk advanced fighter jet trainers and it has been the plan to move her and the other two of her cohort to Bison squadron MIG 21.
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https://www.supertalk.fm/engineers-prepare-testing-new-engine-controls-deep-space-rocket/ | 2024-04-14T14:28:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00134.warc.gz | 0.947295 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__105702206 | en | BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. – NASA is one step closing to going where no man has gone before. Engineers at Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis have mounted a new RS-25 rocket on their A-1 Test stand, and they are preparing to test new engine control technology that will monitor and control engine performance. The new controls replace technology that has been used since the 1970s according NASA’s RS-25 Project Manager, to Gary Benton. The control testing will start this fall and it will eventually be used on NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
Test launches for the SLS rocket are expected to start as early as late 2017. The first crewed mission for the SLS rocket is scheduled sometime around 2021 and may take astronauts as far as a distant asteroid or Mars. | aerospace |
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Bf 109G-14 serial number 464199 emergency landed near
Thisted 30/1 1945.
The aircraft belonged to Flzg. Leitst. Vaerloese and was coded ?
T/o Værløse. Op: Transfer flight.
Two aircraft`s was a transfer flight from Fliegerhorst Værløse to Fliegerhorst
Stavanger in Norway when one suffered a technical failure.
It made a emergency landing at Nors 8 kilometers north of Thisted at 15:10 hrs
after having dropped its external fuel tank. It landed wheels up in a field and
skidded through the garden of Hanstholmvej no. 11 and through the hedge into the
garden of Hanstholmvej no. 109 where it hit between two big threes that caught
the wings of the Bf 109 and made it stop.
The pilot was unharmed. It was his lucky day. Had the aircraft continued for
meters it would have ended up in a small house where Masterpainter Pedersen had
his workshop with a lot of highly flameable liquids.
The other aircraft made a normal landing southeast of Nors, apparently to see if
his comrade was all right. It took off again on the next day.
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https://history.nasa.gov/alsj/DaveMichelsonf.html | 2019-04-23T07:03:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578593360.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423054942-20190423080942-00520.warc.gz | 0.908713 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__222355709 | en | Prof. Dave Michelson leads the Radio Science Lab at the University of British Columbia. His longstanding interest in space history led to
Scott Carpenter and Kris Stoever inviting him to provide the final
technical review of Carpenter's bestselling autobiography, "For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut," prior to its publication in Fall 2002. His other space-related interests include development of propagation and channel models for communications with LEO satellites at both VHF and Ka-band, and classification and interpretation of imagery generated by spaceborne synthetic aperture radars. In Summer 2005, he served as a visiting faculty member in the Space Physical Sciences Department of the International Space University. | aerospace |
https://www.ugstandard.com/pilots-survive-cargo-plane-crash-at-rubkona-airstrip/ | 2024-02-25T02:08:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474573.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225003942-20240225033942-00071.warc.gz | 0.972357 | 278 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__37570261 | en | Three pilots survived after their cargo plane crashed while landing at Rubkona airstrip in South Sudan’s Unity State on Saturday afternoon, according to a local media.
David Gai, the Minister of Information in Unity State, told Radio Tamazuj that the cargo plane departed Juba International Airport and crashed as it was landing at the Rubkona airstrip.
Gai pointed out that the plane was carrying food items to United Nations staff in Unity State.
According to the state information minister, all three crew members survived the incident.
“There are no death cases. The plane lost direction during the landing process, and from there it skidded off the runway and went into a muddy place. You know, during the rainy season, the airstrip is not safe,” Gai explained.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear, according to the local official.
“We will try to find out what went wrong during the landing process. Also, the plane has no damages,” he said.
There was no comment immediately available from the Civil Aviation Authority in Juba.
Cases of planes crashing in South Sudan have been on the rise recently with the latest case being reported in June at Juba airport.
Currently, South Sudan lacks land transportation infrastructure, forcing people to travel and transport goods by air. | aerospace |
http://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=144162 | 2013-05-18T20:12:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382851/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00025-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.766504 | 298 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__171602591 | en | ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 144162
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Narrative:A Boeing 747-406 passenger plane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer when it struck a de-icing truck. The airplane was being de-iced on the J-platform at Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS).
|C/n / msn:|| 24000/732|
|Fatalities:||Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 256|
|Airplane damage:|| Minor|
|Location:||Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM) -
|Nature:||International Scheduled Passenger|
|Departure airport:||Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport (AMS/EHAM)|
|Destination airport:||Curaçao-Hato International Airport (CUR/TNCC)|
The de-icing supervisor had reported to the crew that they were finished and cleared the flight to taxy out for departure. The supervisor failed to notice that one truck was still active near the horizontal stabilizer. The stabilizer contacted the truck, causing it to fall over, injuring two workers.
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http://www.hva.nl/subsites/en/kc-techniek/news/2015/12/great-diversity-in-9th-edition-aviation-knowledge-and-career-day.html?origin=%2F5j1bjLKR9Ghe0fV5FPtHg | 2018-01-23T15:48:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891980.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180123151545-20180123171545-00686.warc.gz | 0.956941 | 689 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__35471902 | en | High diversity in 9th edition Aviation Knowledge and Career Day18 jan 2016 15:28 | Kenniscentrum Techniek
The 9th Aviation Knowledge and Career Day (AKCD) took place on the 12th of December 2015 at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and offered a highly variable program for all the 300+ attendees.
The AKCD was kicked off with a short note by program manager and initiator Pieter Voeten who presented this year’s theme: Out of the box. "Great to see so many people with a passion for aviation on their free Saturday" – started Mr. Voeten his speech.
The AKCD is made up of six pillars: Aircraft manufacturers, Flight operations, ATC, Maintenance engines & Avionics, CRM / Human Factors and Defense. Based on the six pillars we have built a high quality program. Lectures and workshops were given by 28 speakers.
The first keynote speaker, Commodore Onno Eichelsheim, Director of Operations at the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) explained to the attendees how the RNLAF is innovating. Employees get more opportunity to try out new ideas and improve their daily activities. All the internal process improvements help the RNLAF to become more cost efficient and reliable.
Three other employees of the Dutch Air Force were presenting during the day. They talked about the differences between the F-35 fighter jet and the current fighter jet of the RNLAF, the F-16. Furthermore a Chinook helicopter captain explained his experiences during the UN Freedom mission "Minusma" in Mali, Africa.
Albert van Veen, the CIO of Schiphol Airport, was the second keynote speaker of the morning. He started with a strong statement: Schiphol aims to become the world’s most digital airport by 2018. He pointed out how an airport can learn from other industries such as banks about cyber security and digital customer service. Smartphone applications could play a key role in digitalising and improving the customer experience at airports with use of open data.
Boeing has been representing itself during all the 9 editions of the AKCD. This time Maarten Kluit, the sales director of Boeing Commercial Airplanes gave a speech on the unmatched efficiency of the Boeing 787 aircraft. The audience gained insights about the production of this aircraft and the benefits for customers flying with it.
Steffen Kaspers, PhD student at the Aviation Academy, presented his first findings on literature research about developing metrics for safety management systems. He conducts this research as part of the project " Measuring safety in Aviation", which aims to help small and medium sized companies in the aviation industry to determine the safety of their operations without the benefit of large amounts of safety relevant data.
At last, the closing keynote session contained multiple presentations of the NLF award winning students of Dutch aviation universities. These presentations opened an interesting window to the highly innovating environment that the aviation industry is currently in, such as airport simulations, hybrid multifunctional fibres for next generation aircrafts and lightweight rockets.
All in all, the 9th AKCD was another successful event for aviation students and professionals, with divers and high level of presentations. Geert Boosten, Director of Education (Aviation Academy) already announced the 10 th edition of the AKCD. See you on the 10th of December 2016! | aerospace |
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bridaineparnell/2017/09/20/nasa-launches-competition-to-help-astronauts-breathe-on-long-haul-space-flights/ | 2019-09-22T12:14:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514575513.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190922114839-20190922140839-00102.warc.gz | 0.950298 | 497 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__76653920 | en | NASA has launched a $100,000 competition to design a small aerosol-detecting technology that can work in space.
The space agency says that particulate monitoring is a “gap in its technology roadmap to enable future long-term missions” and is turning to its open program of innovation to find an answer.
Aerosols are tiny airborne particles that here on Earth contribute to a wide variety of health problems, including respiratory diseases such as asthma. Aerosol sensors are used to monitor air quality and determine whether air is safely breathable or not.
But present-day sensor instruments are not up to scratch for what NASA wants, so the agency has joined forces with philanthropic health organization, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), to launch the Earth and Space Air Prize.
“Current aerosol instrument technology is too large. It doesn’t offer the necessary level of sensitivity or longevity, along with the ability to operate in reduced-gravity. Using this collaboration with RWJF, we have an incredible opportunity to close this gap [in the roadmap],” said Paul Mudgett of NASA’s Biomedical Research and Environment Sciences Division.
When traveling in space, astronauts will need to be able to monitor the air quality inside the spacecraft and alert engineers to any problems. NASA hopes that prize entrants will provide aerosol sensors that are lightweight, easy-to-use and inexpensive to make. The instruments will also need to be robust and durable to stand the test of a long space voyage.
Both teams and individuals can enter the competition to design and develop the sensor technology, which should be able to operate in space as well as anywhere on Earth. In the first phase, entrants will need to sign up by December 13 and submit their design by January 31, 2018.
Three finalists will be chosen by the end of March and awarded $50,000 each to build a prototype. The prototypes have to be delivered to the Glenn Research Center by the end of September for testing and final evaluation, giving an overall $100,000 prize winner in mid-October.
All the rights to the technology will stay with the makers and NASA can then choose to negotiate for a license for the sensors for use in future missions.
The Earth and Space Air Prize is part of NASA Solve, which is a gateway to the space agency for anyone to work on NASA missions through challenges, competitions and citizen science. | aerospace |
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I recently came across an article in a magazine about a website where you could track aircraft as they travel from one place to another. The website is called FlightAware at flightaware.com.You can put in an airport prefixed with a K...like KCMH for Port Columbus which is now called John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Or, you can pick an aircraft model and see how many are airborne at this time. Let me back up a little and explain how this is done. Aircraft for years have had a radar identification device called a transponder. As a radar beam from the ground would sweep the aircraft it would trigger the transponder to send out a burst of information that would return to the radar antenna site and the aircraft information would give the controller the code the aircraft was sending out (called squawking). Later on something called Mode C was added to the transponder to give the controller it's altitude. An aircraft without a transponder or with a malfunctioning one does show up on a radar screen but only as a blip. With no identification, there is no way to tell what kind of plane it is or it's altitude and it could even be a flock of birds. Enter a new transponder called an ADS-B Out which all aircraft that plan to fly in virtually all of the controlled airspace need to have by 01Jan 2020. There is an ADS-B In but I'll leave that for another discussion. ADS-B Out doesn't wait until a radar beam hits it to report. It sends it's GPS coordinates and altitude out constantly to any ground station that can pick it up. There are many benefits to this technology, one of which is an aircraft below, in weak radar coverage or is out of radar coverage (to low or out of range) will now be displayed to the controller. This is a great achievement for the FAA for it makes flying much safer. Enter FlightAware. They use a network of ADS-B receive sites linked together to provide much of the same info right to your computer at home, a tablet, or even a WIFI connected phone. The other day I noticed an odd sounding buzz coming from the sky. I looked up and saw a very interesting turbo-prop aircraft called a Piaggio P.180 Avanti. It's interesting because it is one of only a couple models of turbo-props in the world that have their engines reversed on the wing in a pusher configuration. I quickly accessed my smart phone's internet function, went to FlightAware, typed in KCMH and voila. I not only have the air traffic near KCMH but all of central Ohio which I could expand to cover the US if I wanted to. (Which would pretty hard to see on a smart phone.) I matched up the aircraft's position relative to Port Columbus and learned that it was indeed an Avanti and it had departed OSU Airport and was going all the way to the Wilmington Airport...in southern Ohio. Pretty cool! But I saved the best for last. How about if you wanted to participate in the FlightAware program and send them aircraft data that you received at home. No problem! Go to http://flightaware.com/adsb/flightfeeder/ and you too can add to the accuracy of the program. You will need a receiver and a FlightFeeder box, an internet connection, and a few other items and you can get involved and have a lot of fun along the way. | aerospace |
https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Environmental+Control+System | 2019-01-23T08:17:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547584203540.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190123064911-20190123090911-00071.warc.gz | 0.925866 | 556 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__5151435 | en | The environmental control system
can be manually operated or set up to meet users' needs.
a Zodiac Aerospace Company, situated in Seminole, OK is a designer and manufacturer of environmental control systems
and associated components for business, commercial and military aircraft.
NYSE: DRS) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year contract, valued at approximately $109 million, including options, to provide replacement Environmental Control Systems
for the electronic equipment and personnel of the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch and missile alert facilities.
This aircraft, known as EMD-3, will be used to conduct environmental control system
testing, including hot day/cold day testing and smoke penetration testing.
Hamilton Sundstrand, a provider of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products and a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp (NYSE: UTX), announced on Monday (25 February) that Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co Ltd (HAIG), an airframe manufacturer based in China, has selected the company to provide the Environmental Control System
for the Harbin Y12F aircraft.
In addition to the APU, Boeing has also selected Hamilton Sundstrand to provide the 787's environmental control system
, electric power generation and start system, remote power distribution system, primary power distribution system and high-voltage DC equipment racks, emergency power system, nitrogen generation system and electric pump subsystem.
Rather than reducing emissions of a single pollutant, the combined Jupiter Oxygen/IPR hybrid system combines technologies into a multi-pollutant control "package" that has been demonstrated to be an exceptionally effective environmental control system
Tenders are invited for supply installation and commissioning of complete environmental control system
with clean room works including validation HVAC for Quality control Lab approved plan BOQ as per GMP standards at Punjab Veterinary Vaccine Institute Ludhiana Punjab
Tenders are invited for Supply installation and commissioning of complete environmental control system
with clean room works including validation HVAC for Animal House unit approved plan BOQ as per GMP standards at Punjab Veterinary Vaccine Institute Ludhiana Punjab
This news release contains a forward-looking statement concerning the estimated company revenues that will be received as the result of the contract to provide environmental control system
ducting and associated hardware for the new Boeing 787 aircraft.
Environmental control system
ducting manufactured by power management company Eaton will be featured in the all-new family of G500 and G600 business jets recently announced by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
The main elements of the modernisation programme include returning the stored aircraft to operational service by replacing their current engines, installing new avionics including glass cockpit displays introducing modern communications equipment and replacing the type's environmental control system | aerospace |
https://infodecay.com/fire-department-helicopter-crash-reported-in-manhattan-associated-press/ | 2023-12-11T01:42:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103464.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211013452-20231211043452-00672.warc.gz | 0.928082 | 300 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__310212038 | en | “Fire department: Helicopter crash reported in Manhattan” – Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Fire Department is responding to a report of a helicopter crash on the roof of a skyscraper in midtown Manhattan.The Fire Department said in a tweet Monday…
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- NEW YORK – A helicopter crashed on the roof of a rain-shrouded midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday, killing the pilot and briefly triggering memories of 9/11, after an erratic trip across some of the nation’s most restricted airspace.
- With 15 years of experience flying helicopters and single-engine airplanes, he was certified as a flight instructor last year, according to Federal Aviation Administration records.
- McCormack, 58, chronicled some of his helicopter flights on his Facebook page, including a 2014 emergency landing caused by a bird strike.
- The city currently allows helicopters to take off and land from three heliports, one each on the East and West sides and in downtown Manhattan.
- In 1977, four people waiting on the roof were killed when a helicopter toppled over and a rotor blade broke off and hit them.
- Five people died when a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the East River last year.
- Back in 2009, a sightseeing helicopter collided with a small plane and killed nine people not far from the scene of Monday’s mishap.
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Light about 1.5 times as bright as the stars seen in the NW sky about it was an airliner with the landing lights on,heading for a point over the landing lights on,heading for a point over me, then it started moving back and forth horizontally in a manner that a conventional aircraft would not do. after a few minutes it just went out... nothing but dark sky. | aerospace |
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https://www.marketwatch.com/story/faa-set-to-order-more-safety-checks-for-boeing-767-2014-01-26 | 2021-07-31T23:13:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154126.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20210731203400-20210731233400-00334.warc.gz | 0.942054 | 330 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__247048360 | en | U.S. regulators are set to order additional safety checks of more than 400 Boeing Co. 767 jets, citing hazards from movable tail sections that can jam and potentially cause pilots to lose control of the aircraft.
Slated to be published in Monday’s Federal Register, the Federal Aviation Administration’s directive calls for enhanced inspections of horizontal flight-control surfaces called elevators, along with modification and replacement of certain bolts and other parts used to control them. Elevators help move the noses of planes up and down.
The FAA order says “failures or jams in the elevator system” can result “in a significant pitch upset and possible loss of control.”
While damaged bolts and improperly working elevators haven’t been identified as the cause of any 767 accidents, nagging questions about their reliability underscore the challenges of using piecemeal solutions to address serious safety issues affecting such a widely-used fleet.
The hazards initially were identified in the summer of 2000, when the FAA ordered enhanced checks to identify damaged bolts or problematic elevator mechanisms. The inspections were considered an interim response.
Since then, inspections have been tightened and Chicago-based Boeing has issued half a dozen service bulletins. Eventually, the plane maker designed a permanent fix, which the FAA is now ordering.
The latest agency action, which becomes effective in March, requires U.S. carriers to swap out suspect parts within six years. Foreign regulators are expected to follow with similar directives affecting several hundred other 767s flying world-wide.
Boeing and the FAA didn’t have any comment. | aerospace |
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https://www.braider.com/Blog/News/Archives/2019/09/Spirit-wins-CAMX-award-for-new-fuselage-panel-made-with-APs-QISO-using-Torays-T1100-fiber.aspx | 2022-11-26T14:48:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446708010.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126144448-20221126174448-00301.warc.gz | 0.874881 | 669 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__195056701 | en | Spirit AeroSystems Recognized for Excellence in Composites Manufacturing
WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 26, 2019 -- Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) was recognized yesterday at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) with the Award for Composite Excellence (ACE) in Manufacturing: Material and Process Innovation. The CAMX Conference is the largest composites expo in North America.
Spirit received the award for its development of the Advanced Structures Technology and Revolutionary Architecture (ASTRA) demonstrator aircraft panel, which was displayed at the CAMX conference this week in Anaheim, Calif.
“It was an honor to accept this award on behalf of our team,” said Spirit AeroSystems Senior Director of Research and Technology Eric Hein. “The ASTRA demonstrator showcases Spirit’s expertise in industrializing new materials for aircraft structures.”
The ASTRA demonstrator is a full-scale composite fuselage skin panel that combines advanced manufacturing technologies and revolutionary architecture to cut roughly 30 percent of future composite fuselage costs. The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University (WSU) supported the development of this technology by completing hundreds of structural validation tests.
Spirit collaborated closely with Toray and A&P Technology on the project. The panel includes Toray’s new high-performance composite material (T1100/3960) and A&P’s new approach to braided composite fabrics (QISO). By combining these with Spirit’s design-for-manufacturing capabilities, the ASTRA demonstrator reduces aircraft fuselage weight by roughly five percent – a massive improvement for aerospace.
“Spirit is a leader in materials industrialization and systems integration,” said Spirit AeroSystems Vice President and Chief Engineer of Research and Technology Sean Black, Ph.D. “The ASTRA panel is an example of how we can take concepts and emerging materials into the manufacturing process, creating new solutions to meet high demands for quality and scale.”
The CAMX ACE awards are presented for a material or process that best contributes to efficient manufacturing and product sustainability. Entries demonstrate use of innovative materials, production techniques or methods that result in better quality, reduced production costs, increased production rates and volume, or reduced life cycle costs, and must also demonstrate its application in the manufacturing of a specific, end-use composites product.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
Media: Keturah Austin
Investor Relations: Ryan Avey
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world’s premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. More information is available at www.SpiritAero.com. | aerospace |
https://evaint.com/piper-m700-fury-earns-type-certification/ | 2024-04-17T06:20:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817144.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417044411-20240417074411-00140.warc.gz | 0.907282 | 312 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__129877032 | en | Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today the type certification of its new flagship aircraft, the Piper M700 FURY, by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, achieved on February 29, 2024.
With a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots and a maximum range of 1,424 nm, the M700 FURY is the fastest single engine aircraft in Piper’s 87+ year history.
John Calcagno, President & CEO of Piper Aircraft said: “We are thrilled to announce the U.S. certification of the Piper M700 FURY by the FAA just a month after its announcement.
“And there’s more to come. The FURY is just the first step in a new generation of our M-Class product line, so watch this space, as Piper’s M-Class will be expanding both above and below what we currently offer today.”
This cabin-class turboprop aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney’s PT6A-52 engine generating 700 shaft horsepower and the latest version of Garmin’s G3000 cockpit, including Garmin’s Emergency Autoland as part of Piper’s HALO safety system.
The M700 FURY international validations for Canada (TCCA), Europe (EASA), the UK (CAA) and Brazil (ANAC) are on track to be completed in the second half of 2024, with customer deliveries in those regions before the end of the year. | aerospace |
https://www.malmstrom.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002993289/ | 2023-06-02T17:43:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648850.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602172755-20230602202755-00693.warc.gz | 0.878544 | 365 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__207508327 | en | USSTRATCOM visits Malmstrom, presents Omaha Trophy to 12th MS
From the right, U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, meets with Col. Anita Feugate Opperman, 341st Missile Wing commander and Col. Daniel Voorhies, 341st MW vice commander May 6, 2022, during his trip to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. During his visit, Richard recognized Airmen and got an in-person look at the nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Van Zandt)
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https://www.amecee.in/aerospace-engineering-course-details | 2023-06-01T02:38:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647525.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601010402-20230601040402-00159.warc.gz | 0.917962 | 1,125 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__35067432 | en | Aerospace Engineering Course Details
Aerospace Engineering course is one of the distinct disciplines of the engineering that revolve around the development, design, manufacture, test, and modification of aircraft and spacecraft. It is known as “Rocket Science” as it offers knowledge about the aircraft, rocket, satellite, etc. This course is collaboration of two branches of engineering: Aeronautical Engineering and Astronautical Engineering. Aeronautical Engineering is the course that leads in performing the task of production on the flying vehicles within Earth’s atmosphere. The colleges of Aerospace Engineering are authorized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India.
Aerospace Engineering Courses
The Aerospace Engineering course is the course that is meant for the students who are keen and committed towards their career. It is a four year undergraduate course that teaches the theoretical and practical subjects to the student about the entire procedure from designing to production of the flying vehicles within and in outer the Earth’s atmosphere. Aerospace Engineers are well-known for their innovating, researching and discovering the technology in the aviation industry.
Aerospace Engineering Eligibility
The students with a vision to pursue this course must meet the Aerospace Engineering course Eligibility criteria for the entry-level exam for admission to one of the best Aerospace Engineering colleges in India: -
- One should appearing for or pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or equivalent AICTE approved institutes
- One should be 3 years engineering diploma in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering stream at the time of admission in colleges/universities.
- The age can be between 16 to 28 years at the time of Aerospace Engineering admission.
- One should qualify for the AME CEE entrance test for admission to one of the top colleges/universities India.
Aerospace Engineering Admission Procedure
For Aerospace Engineering, one should come after the simple steps for admission to one of the best Aerospace Engineering colleges in India: -
- One must follow and satisfy the Aerospace Engineering qualification to get admission in Aerospace Engineering colleges in India.
- Complete your registration via filling the registration form of AME CEE 2023 available on the official website www.amecee.in for admission in the Aerospace Engineering course.
- Once you qualifying the AME CEE 2023, the student can take admission to the Aerospace Engineering course.
Aerospace Engineering Fees
There are an ample range of colleges to the student through AME CEE 2023 with distinct fee structures in India. Aerospace Engineering course fee structure depends on the student. After succeeding the AME CEE examination, students can get admission in one of the premier AICTE approved Aerospace Engineering colleges in India that he/she has selected at the time of AME CEE 2023 admission counseling. Admission in Aerospace Engineering will be offered to the students based on their All India Rank (AIR) of AME CEE. The fees will be paid on-campus semester-wise. The precise Aerospace Engineering course fee details can be seen on their official website of the Aerospace Engineering colleges. Students can also take the education loan through the bank.
Aerospace Engineering Scope
Aerospace Engineering is a course having limit less scope. These engineers can work worldwide in numerous private and government sectors in the aviation industry. Marvelous Aerospace Engineering career can be noticed as India has shown tremendous growth when it comes to research.
India has set up many laboratories in distinct states that lead scope for the youth. Aerospace engineers are placed in various organizations based on their skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, observation, etc. designation is offered.
The following field hires Aerospace Engineer where they can have a bright career-
- Maintenance, Repair, and Overhauls (MRO) Organizations
- Aircraft Manufacturing Companies
- Aircraft Part Manufacturing Companies
- Civil Defense Forces
- Researches Laboratories.
Aerospace Engineering Subjects
Semester-wise examinations are being conducted on the campus which students need to clear to get a degree. In Aerospace Engineering college, there are approximately 6- 7 subjects that cover the subjects related to the core knowledge of the aircraft and spacecraft such as Materials sciences, Structural Analysis, Aircraft Performance, and Aircraft Structures, Fluid Dynamics, Propulsion, Automatic Control, and Guidance, etc.
Aerospace Engineering Salary
Aerospace Engineering salary will depend on the academic knowledge and caliber of the students. The student with more potential will grasp the eye-catching salary packages. The extra skills required include a strong sense of responsibility, leadership quality, problem-solving, analytical skills, patience, etc. The starting average Aerospace Engineering salary earns from INR 6 to INR 7 lakhs per annum. Abroad countries offer a very impressive and attractive salary scale for these skilled engineers. The average Aerospace Engineering salary scale will be from $ 70,000 to $ 1,00,000 per annum abroad.
Aerospace Engineering Job profile
Numerous organizations appoint Aerospace Engineers to perform research, construct, plan, design, and test the performance of aircraft, missiles, weapons, spacecraft, etc. To design various components Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software is being used.
The designation on which Aerospace Engineering students are hired:
- Aerospace Design Checker
- Astronautical Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Aircraft Engineers
- Thermal Design Engineer
- Aircraft Production Manager
- Aircraft Structural Engineer
- CAD Technician | aerospace |
https://www.scmp.com/article/16241/pilots-fear-declining-safety | 2023-04-02T10:17:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950422.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402074255-20230402104255-00759.warc.gz | 0.99046 | 665 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__102844117 | en | CATHAY Pacific pilots were becoming increasingly concerned about safety and the way the company was treating them as the strike by cabin crews continued into its 12th day yesterday. The pilots were worried that they were being forced to work longer hours with less rest, one said yesterday. He claimed that in some instances, flight attendants were working over their allowable shifts, and some exceeding their shifts by four hours during long hauls. Crew members were also being told to stay in ports other than those they had chosen after long flights, he alleged. But the company last night denied both claims and stressed that the captain on each flight had the ultimate responsibility for safety. ''Some pilots are being required to work [too] often,'' said the pilot, who declined to be identified. ''We are being required to work hours that we normally don't.'' After long flights to Europe or North America, pilots often take off more than the three-day minimum to compensate for jet lag, he said. But now pilots were often being drawn back to work after the minimum period of rest. Although within requirements, this could put pilots at risk, the pilot said. ''When the crew is not rested, safety becomes a big question mark,'' he said. ''Cathay pilots are getting a hard time. A number of us have been away for the past week, but the company hasn't been playing fair with us by telling us what has been happening. We're being told to go places we don't want to go.'' Pilots had been caught in the middle of the fight, he added. ''We are seeing a lot of disinformation from both sides, but really, none of us has any faith in the company at the moment. They may lose money in the short term, but in the long term, they are losing the favour of the crews.'' Cathay airline pilots were also standing firm on a vote of no-confidence passed against management last month, he said. He claimed the company had also been spending money to attract people back to work and those who do report in were given special treatment. A spokesman for the airline dismissed the allegations. ''I can categorically say that both these claims are untrue. Safety has always been our priority and is still the first concern. ''All our records of flying hours and operations are kept by the Civil Aviation Department. These are public documents and can be seen by anybody. ''There is no way that any of our pilots are being over-worked during the dispute for the simple reason that we still have had the same number of cockpit crew available for far less Cathay flights.'' He said that guaranteed days off and rest periods were also unaffected by the strike. ''It is ultimately the captain's responsibility to prevent any staff from working outside their permitted hours.'' Most Cathay pilots worked about 70 flying hours a month and the legal limit was near 100, he added. The company had set up the bases in outports after requests from their own flight attendants. ''The crew had expressed concern about having to cross the picket line at Kai Tak and said they would rather not have to do that. We responded to their wishes. ''In fact two of our overseas crews based in Bangkok and Tokyo have come back to Hongkong since the number of strikers at the airport has reduced over the last few days.'' | aerospace |
https://airshowsni.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/pitts-special-s2s-for-portrush/ | 2022-09-29T18:48:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335362.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929163117-20220929193117-00033.warc.gz | 0.95198 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__12130436 | en | “The Muscle Biplane” – a highly modified Pitts Special S2S will be appearing both days of Airwaves Air Waves Portrush on the 5th & 6th of September!
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his highly modified Pitts Special S2S makes its Portrush debut and with a reg of “G-EWIZ” you know you’re in for something special!
Rich Goodwin’s Muscle Bi-plane can hover like a Harrier, perform double-hammerheads and the amazing Tower of Power, complete torque rolls, backwards flight, high-alpha passes, low speed knife-edge flypasts and the centrifuge….the list goes on, and his display sequence is guaranteed to leave audiences wide-eyed, wowed, watching and wondering.
Display flying is in Rich’s blood as his father, Ken, was a much respected Lightning and Hunter display pilot in the RAF. Rich joined the RAF after university and flew combat missions in the Tornado GR1. He now pilots Boeings for a living and if you were flown to your holiday by a well-known holiday package company Rich could have been the captain of the aircraft. | aerospace |
http://m.screwconnector.com/info/military-aviation-connector-standard-and-syste-36117011.html | 2020-01-29T12:39:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251796127.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20200129102701-20200129132701-00356.warc.gz | 0.935049 | 446 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__244740118 | en | China's military aviation connector standard can be divided into Russian system standard and American military standard system standard according to the system, and can be divided into national military standard, industry standard and enterprise standard according to the level.The so - called Russian system standard refers to the electric connector standard prepared in the imitation of Russian electric connector products.
Due to specific historical reasons, Russian system standards rarely appear in the form of GB, GJB, HB and si, but each product has enterprise technical conditions.
In 1980s and 1990s, a large number of electrical connector standards in American military standards were converted in China.The standard of us army standard system was compiled.In order to be in line with international standards, most standards are converted by equivalent methods.
According to incomplete statistics, by the end of 2001, China's existing us military standard system of electrical connector standard 264, which is closely related to the aviation industry and 49 standards.
Military aviation connector standard and system analysis
China's military aviation connector manufacturing enterprises are composed of electronics industry, aviation industry, aerospace industry and local military groups.In addition to the local military industry groups, all industries have their own electrical connector standards within the industry, but the number is not large;Comparatively speaking, the national military electrical connector standard (GJB) is more than the industry standard.Generally speaking, most standards appear in the form of enterprise standards, and even industry standards are specific and detailed specifications of products. General specifications are generally stipulated by national military standards.In China, electrical connector product standard is mainly based on enterprise standard.Even though national military standards have been issued, enterprises still need to compile their own product technical conditions when organizing production, which leads to a large number of enterprise standards.
In addition, so called military aviation connector is the connector that points to aviation domain to use only, as to the standard that electric connector USES, most do not have special use, the product standard that military aviation connector USES originates from national military standard, with aerospace, warship, weapon, electron use standard is basically identical.Therefore, the general situation of China's military aviation connector standard basically reflects the general situation of China's military electrical connector standard. | aerospace |
https://www.voanews.com/a/astronaut-breaks-record-for-most-time-in-space-by-american/3823114.html | 2023-02-06T17:18:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500356.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20230206145603-20230206175603-00100.warc.gz | 0.989312 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__19420446 | en | U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson on Monday broke the record for most accumulated time spent in orbit by an American.
Commander Whitson, who is aboard the International Space Station, was congratulated by U.S. President Donald Trump, who spoke to space station astronauts via video.
"Five-hundred thirty-four days and counting. That's an incredible record to break," Trump said from the Oval Office. "On behalf of our nation, and frankly on behalf of the world, I'd like to congratulate you."
WATCH: Trump congratulates Whitson
The 57-year-old Whitson is the most experienced U.S. spacewoman. She is scheduled to return to Earth in September, at which time she will have spent 666 days in space over the course of three flights.
"It's actually a huge honor to break a record like this," Whitson told Trump.
The two also discussed the potential for further space travel, including to Mars, which NASA has said it wants to accomplish by the 2030s. However, Trump moved that deadline up, telling Whitson that he'd like to see a Mars trip "at worst, during my second term."
It wasn't immediately clear whether the president's comments were meant to be taken literally.
Whitson also explained to Trump how technology in the space station allows astronauts to convert their urine to drinking water. "It's really not as bad as it sounds," she said.
"Well that's good, I'm glad to hear that," Trump responded. "Better you than me."
Trump also spoke with U.S. astronaut Jack Fischer, who arrived at the space station for the first time last week. Asked by Trump how his flight went, Fischer, an Air Force pilot, responded: "Sir, it was awesome. It made even my beloved F-22 feel a bit underpowered."
Trump, who was speaking alongside his daughter Ivanka Trump, said he was honored to speak with the astronauts.
"I've been dealing with politicians so much. I'm so much more impressed with these people, you have no idea," he said. | aerospace |
https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/bloomington-il/attractions/prairie-aviation-museum | 2019-01-16T03:06:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583656577.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20190116011131-20190116033131-00118.warc.gz | 0.938623 | 218 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__6401689 | en | “Learn about air travel”
PAM is an all volunteer organization that has provided displays, static aircraft, education programs, air shows, group tours, and special aviation events for almost 30 years. As an aviation and space museum, we honor military and civilian aviation. While visitors are quick to notice our displays, we love to tell the stories of the men and women who have contributed to the creation, development, expansion, and promise of aviation and space exploration. We are a family friendly museum, where visitors of all ages can touch our displays and static aircraft and visit with members who flew and maintained the aircraft in the Air Park. We love to hear visitor’s stories about experiences that they and/or members of their family have had related to aviation and space.
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Prairie Aviation Museum
- Tue - Sat: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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https://english.newsnationtv.com/science/news/asteroid-terror-earth-had-close-encounter-with-space-rock-2019-uj3-on-halloween-day-luckily-failed-to-hit-us-242887.html | 2020-11-30T13:50:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141216175.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20201130130840-20201130160840-00036.warc.gz | 0.925465 | 397 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__1777762 | en | Asteroid Terror: Earth Had Close Encounter With Space Rock 2019 UJ3 On Halloween Day (Photo Credit: Pixabay.com)
Earth had a close encounter with an asteroid dubbed as 2019 UJ3 on Thursday evening i.e Halloween Day. Measuring somewhere in the range of 55.7ft to 124.6ft (17m to 38m) across, asteroid 2019 UJ3 came dangerously close to Earth at around 6:05 PM (IST) or 12:35 PM (GMT). Fortunately, asteroid 2019 UJ3 failed to collide with our planet or else massive casualties would have occurred.
Asteroid 2019 UJ3 has been classified as a Near-Earth Object or NEO. During the flyby, asteroid 2019 UJ3 reached the speed of around 8.59km per second or 19,215mph (30,924kph). At its closest, asteroid 2019 UJ3 approached Earth from a distance of about 0.01871 astronomical units.
It is to be noted that one astronomical unit is the distance from Earth to the Sun – about 93 million miles (149.6 million km). According to a report of express.co.uk, asteroid UJ3 will shorten this down to just 1.7 million miles (2.79 million km) on the night of Halloween.
Asteroids, if hit Earth, can bring tsunamis, shock waves and flattening winds that could be catastrophic. The space rocks approach towards the Earth due to the gravitational forces that affect them. It is said that one day all life on the Earth will be extinct. Not only life, but the Earth will also extinct someday and an asteroid could be the possible reason. Shocked to hear that? However, a car-sized asteroid slams into the Earth's atmosphere about once in a year. On the other hand, an asteroid large enough to threaten the existence of life on Earth arrives once every few million. | aerospace |
http://research.latech.edu/directory/project/376 | 2018-11-16T05:35:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742978.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20181116045735-20181116071735-00368.warc.gz | 0.830812 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__5689622 | en | Genetic Assessment of the Space Environment Using MEMS Technology
In response to NASA`s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD) associated with the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, the investigators of this research seek to advance biodosimetric techniques necessary for monitoring radiation exposure. Specifically, the investigators` objective is to develop an automated system functioning as a hodoscope-informed, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction with melting curve analysis (HI qRT- PCR/MCA). This system is expected to analyze radiation effects on biological samples in real time through pinpoint mRNA extraction, reverse transcription, PCR replication and melting curve analysis. Data collected from this system could provide insight on the mechanisms of gene expression in samples exposed to radiation, which may improve radiation risk analysis in space missions.
Principal Investigator: Crews, Niel -- Institute for Micromanufacturing
Wilson, C. and Derosa, P.
|Start Period: 09/01/2013
||End Period: 08/31/2016 | aerospace |
https://rte.news/world/ministry-of-defence-sheds-light-on-heightened-reconnaissance-activity-near-russia-s-borders-in-2020.html | 2021-10-25T20:44:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587767.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20211025185311-20211025215311-00353.warc.gz | 0.908266 | 406 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__200929628 | en | Russia’s radio-technical troops are an arm of the Russian Aerospace Forces, outfitted with radar gear and designed to conduct reconnaissance of enemy aerospace assault property.
The Russian navy detected over a million plane in proximity to Russia’s borders all through the previous yr, in line with the Defense Ministry’s Information and Mass Communications Department.
“While conducting combat duty in aerospace defence in 2020, subdivisions of the radio-technical troops (RTT) of the Aerospace Forces discovered and escorted about 2,900 combat and more than 1,100 reconnaissance aircraft,” the assertion mentioned.
It was famous that greater than six thousand servicemen have been on alert day by day, conducting radar reconnaissance, collaborating in fight checks utilizing management targets, and finishing up air defence drills in response to conditional plane violating the nation’s border and airspace.
About 30 p.c of such drills have been performed on the Ashuluk coaching floor in the Astrakhan area, and the Telemba specialised coaching floor in the Republic of Buryatia in the Eastern Military District, and on the Pemboy coaching grounds in the Komi Republic, mentioned the assertion of the Russian Defence Ministry’s Information and Mass Communications Department.
The radio-technical troops of the Russian Aerospace Forces found 40 p.c extra overseas reconnaissance plane in proximity to the nation’s borders in 2020 than in 2019, the Ministry of Defence acknowledged earlier in December.
Sputnik / Sergey OrlovA Su-30 interceptor on the second qualification spherical of the Aviadarts 2017 regional navy aviation competitors on the Tsentralnaya Uglovaya airfield in the Primorye Territory
The quantity of interceptions on the Russian border elevated in the final month of the yr. On 8 December a Su-30 fighter was scrambled to intercept two US Air Force plane and one French Air Force plane over the Black Sea, whereas NATO reconnaissance vessels have been noticed by Russian airspace controls. | aerospace |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7H6yDPhumM&feature=relmfu | 2018-03-24T06:34:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257649931.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20180324054204-20180324074204-00059.warc.gz | 0.958772 | 74 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__169345933 | en | Rating is available when the video has been rented.
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Test conducted in 1940 at NASA Langley Research Center's Tow Tank. The model and parachutes were 1/16 scale. The parachutes' position on the model was altered for different results throughout the test. | aerospace |
https://news.delta.com/News-Archive?page=4 | 2019-08-24T10:01:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027320156.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824084149-20190824110149-00318.warc.gz | 0.929241 | 385 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__175506400 | en | July 15, 2019 11:55 a.m.
July 15, 2019 11:48 a.m.
Airport Customer Service, Flight Attendants and Pilots chip in to make an experience for a first-time flyer a comfortable one.
July 12, 2019 3:45 p.m.
For the first time in Delta's history, the airline flew more than 700,000 customers in a single day.
July 12, 2019 10:58 a.m.
Delta customers can take to the skies from the palm of their hands this summer with Delta’s new Cloud Crew app – an augmented reality digital game now in testing and available via iOS app store in select markets.
July 12, 2019 9:25 a.m.
The newest A321 in Delta’s fleet made its initial flight completely carbon-neutral, a first for Delta as it continues to make strategic moves to bolster ongoing sustainability commitments.
July 11, 2019 7:00 a.m.
Delta Air Lines reported financial results for the June quarter 2019 and provided its outlook for the September quarter 2019.
July 10, 2019 4:00 p.m.
Delta will use its A330-900neo aircraft for flights connecting Seattle with Seoul beginning Oct. 1 and Tokyo-Narita beginning Oct. 27.
July 10, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Delta employees, retirees and customers contributed a record 13,064 pints of blood at Delta-hosted American Red Cross blood drives during the 2019 fiscal year.
July 10, 2019 9:58 a.m.
Delta is the only airline among the 100 companies honored, landing the No. 61 spot on the list.
July 9, 2019 4:29 p.m.
Air Traffic Control initiatives and routing delays for flights in and out of the region Thursday afternoon are likely to occur. | aerospace |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marinens_Flyvebaatfabrikk | 2015-07-03T23:29:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375096287.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031816-00264-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.872698 | 323 | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__93120120 | en | Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk - The Navy's Flying Boat Factory - was the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service' aeroplane producer. It was established in Horten in 1915.
It produced a total of 120 planes from 1915 to 1940.
The types of planes produced may be divided into the following categories.
Bomber planes were not a priority as they were deemed an aggressor's weapon and not fit for a neutral country.
The M.F. 1 - the first aircraft manufactured by Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk
The M.F.11 - the last aircraft in regular production at Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk
- M.F.1, a Maurice Farman floatplane, type 1914, six built.
- M.F.2, could carry two 50 kg mines/bombs, radio and machine gun.
- M.F.3, carried out the first RNoN aircraft test with torpedoes.
- M.F.4, the first purpose-built trainer aircraft.
- M.F.5, the first Norwegian tractor aircraft
- M.F.6. a trainer and the last pusher type built by the factory
- M.F.7, trainer
- 8 M.F.8, trainer
- 10 M.F.9, fighter
- 4 M.F.10, trainer
- 29 M.F.11, reconnaissance
- 1 M.F.12, trainer
Airplanes built under license
External links and references | aerospace |
https://www.wisconsinaviation.com/index.php/flight-school-rentals/commercial-pilot-certificate | 2023-09-26T10:20:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510179.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926075508-20230926105508-00109.warc.gz | 0.934348 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__122383 | en | Brief Description: The certificate required so that the pilot can be compensated for his or her services. This certificate is essential for a career as a professional pilot.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a private pilot certificate.
- Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Hold at least a valid second-class medical certificate.
- Hold a total of at least 250 hours of flight time.
- Receive a minimum of 20 hours of flight training.
- Pass a knowledge test as well as the practical test.
Estimated Cost: $7,738*
*Based on usage of a Piper Arrow and C-172/Warrior; subject to change without notice.
For more information, click here. | aerospace |
https://aviationgeeks1.com/which-is-better-the-b787-10-vs-a350-900/ | 2024-02-22T01:57:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473598.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221234056-20240222024056-00666.warc.gz | 0.928655 | 742 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__47747550 | en | When it comes to long-haul flights, there are two premium options you should consider the Boeing B787-10 vs Airbus A350-900. Each plane offers unique benefits, with the B787-10 having a wider cabin and improved fuel economy while the A350-900 has more range and greater payload capabilities. To help you decide which is right for you, we’ve compared the features and capabilities of each model in this detailed analysis.
Overview of the B787-10 vs A350-900 Airplanes.
The Boeing 787-10 is the newest model of the 787 Dreamliner family and is often seen as a superior choice over its predecessor. It has a larger cabin area, with an extra 18 seats over the 787-9 variant and a range of around 11,000 kilometers ideal for short to medium-haul flights. The Airbus A350-900 has a greater range of around 11,500 kilometers and more payload capabilities than the 787-10, making it better suited for long-haul flights.
Cost Comparison of the B787-10 and A350-900.
One of the biggest considerations when choosing an aircraft is cost. The 787-10 has a lower list price than the A350-900, though the operating costs are similar at around the same range with international fuel price fluctuations. The 787-10 also offers better maintenance costs compared to the A350-900 and its long-term life cycle cost can be cheaper since they have a shorter lifespan compared to other jumbo jets. Both aircraft require a big initial investment so many airlines combine leasing, purchasing, or other financing options depending on their budget constraints.
Performance and Range Comparison of the B787-10 vs A350-900.
The 787-10 and A350-900 both offer excellent performance capabilities and range. The A350-900 has a better range, able to fly up to 8,000 nm without refueling. The 787-10 only has a range of 6,430 nm but offers better fuel efficiency than the A350. In terms of performance, both models provide an impressive service ceiling of over 41,000 feet and can reach Mach 0.85 cruising speeds with four engines. Both aircraft have excellent environmental credentials with low noise levels and reduce emissions compared to alternatives.
Maintenance Considerations for the B787-10 vs A350-900 Aircrafts.
To keep your 787-10 or A350-900 operating at peak performance, you need to ensure regular maintenance and service intervals are followed. The 787-10 offers a higher maintenance cost than the A350-900 due to its composite construction making it more difficult and time-consuming to inspect. The A350-900, however, is easier to maintain as parts can be replaced without having to completely remove the aircraft from service. Both aircraft require frequent inspections and both offer optional inclusive maintenance agreements with varied levels of commitments and associated costs.
Comfort Comparisons Between the B787-10 and A350-900 Planes.
When it comes to comfort, you’ll find many similarities between the 787-10 and A350-900. Both aircraft have roomy interiors with ample space for passengers, similar-sized cabins, and features like airbag/shock-preserving layer flooring, superior noise insulation, and adjustable lighting systems. However, the 787-10 boasts a distinctive design with its larger windows, higher ceilings, and slimmer seats that provide passengers with more legroom. The A350-900 has a slightly lower cabin pressure so overall cabin altitude is reduced which can help minimize fatigue during long flights. | aerospace |
https://ground.news/article/transatlantic-passenger-jet-makes-emergency-landing-at-shannon-after-crew-reports-fumes-in-cabin | 2022-10-03T20:11:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337432.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003200326-20221003230326-00267.warc.gz | 0.94239 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__121833990 | en | Jet makes emergency landing in Shannon after 'fumes in the cabin'
Patrick Flynn A transatlantic passenger jet has made an emergency landing at Shannon Airport this evening after the crew reported “fumes in the cabin”. United Airlines flight UA-941 was travelling from Heathrow Airport in London to Newark, New Jersey in the United States at the time. There were 171 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 767-300(ER) jet. At around 5.30pm, while the flight was...Source | aerospace |
https://www.britannica.com/technology/Earth-satellite/images-videos | 2022-12-06T10:27:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711077.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206092907-20221206122907-00855.warc.gz | 0.742234 | 266 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__293555313 | en | Earth satellite: Media
Understand the functioning of artificial satellites, the problem of overcrowding and how space junks are a threat to space travels
Overview of artificial satellites, including the problem of overcrowding.
Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz
Witness an experiment to devise an effective shield to protect satellites and space stations from space debris
Learn about space debris, including efforts to eliminate the danger it poses to satellites,...
Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © dottedhippo-iStock/Getty Images
Know how GPS satellites guide airplanes, cars, and even cell phones
Learn how GPS satellites are affected by relativity.
© MinutePhysics (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
Learn how solar flares can affect satellites, rockets, telecommunications systems and activity on the surface of the Earth
An overview of solar flares.
University College Cork, Ireland (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
International Space Station; Discovery
The International Space Station, photographed by an STS-114 crew member aboard the...
TIROS weather satellite
U.S. TIROS weather satellite orbiting Earth. | aerospace |
http://www.catchnews.com/national-news/obstacles-are-learnings-that-lead-us-to-greater-accomplishments-deve-gowda-on-chandrayaan-2-171967.html | 2021-10-23T11:02:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585671.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023095849-20211023125849-00491.warc.gz | 0.968763 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__69719138 | en | Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Saturday said that the nation is proud of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and obstacles are learning's that lead to greater accomplishments in future.
Lauding efforts made by scientists of ISRO, Deve Gowda tweeted, "We as a Nation are proud of ISRO for their hard work on Chandrayaan-2. Obstacles are learnings that lead us to greater accomplishments in the future. #ProudOfISRO."
Earlier today, ISRO announced that they had lost communication with Chandrayaan-2's lander, Vikram, minutes before its soft landing on the surface of the moon.
"This is Mission Control Centre. Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analyzed," ISRO tweeted.
The Vikram lander successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. The Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter continues to orbit the Moon in its existing orbit.
After revolving around the Earth's orbit for nearly 23 days, the craft began its journey to the moon on August 14. The mission took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 22. | aerospace |
https://www.tunisiesoir.com/science/astronauts-perform-spinner-tricks-in-space-watch-1588-2017/ | 2023-06-04T17:14:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224650201.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604161111-20230604191111-00471.warc.gz | 0.889156 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__16346792 | en | NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have introduced the world’s most popular toy to outer space.
That moment when spinner got to the space, and all the stunts on the Ground now look very primitive, reports Rus.Media.
To the International space station trends reach with a delay, so it is not surprising that spinner got on the Board just now. The astronauts decided not to waste time and involve this toy for scientific purposes. Randy Bresnik even shared a video like serious adult men are demonstrating various tricks with Spinneret.
“Fget-spinner in space! How long has he been spinning? I’m not sure, but it’s a great way to experiment with laws of motion Newton”. | aerospace |
https://www.asdnews.com/news/aerospace/2023/08/01/iai-dssar-satellite-has-been-successfully-launched-entered-earth-orbit-space | 2024-04-16T02:30:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00688.warc.gz | 0.938559 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__36353748 | en | Aug 1, 2023
The DS-SAR radar satellite, developed and produced by IAI, was successfully launched into space on a PSLV-C56 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket, this morning at 04:00 from the launch site SDSC SHAR Sriharikota, India.
In line with the original launch program, the satellite entered its orbit around the Earth, began transmitting data, and underwent a series of preliminary performance tests, conducted by IAI's engineers, who validated the correct functioning and performance level of the systems. While in orbit, the satellite will begin a preplanned series of tests, and following their completion, will be formally handed over to its Singaporean customers DSTA and ST Electronics.
The DS-SAR satellite was developed based on the experience accumulated by IAI in developing a series of advanced observation satellites: OptSat and TecSAR, which are launched into space, in new generations, since 1988. The SAR sensor payload enables the collection of a wide range of data, in terms of both coverage and resolution, day and night, and under all weather conditions.
Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel’s largest defense technology company, is a national knowledge hub and world leader, in developing and producing advanced systems for use in space, aviation, marine, land and cyber applications, for both the military and civilian market. The company is a world leader in the fields of missiles, radars, satellites, unmanned platforms, civil aviation and cyber. IAI’s Systems Missiles and Space Group is tasked with the development and building of air-defense systems, including Arrow-2 and Arrow-3, Barak 8, loitering munitions, and numerous missile systems, advanced satellite systems such as observation satellites, nanosatellites, satellite launchers, communications satellites, the national ‘Dror’ communications satellite, and more. The Group also developed the Beresheet Lunar lander whose pathbreaking mission took it to the moon. | aerospace |
https://clarion.causeaction.com/2022/04/06/biden-hid-successful-hypersonic-missile-test-to-avoid-angering-putin/ | 2022-05-26T04:14:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662601401.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526035036-20220526065036-00234.warc.gz | 0.956629 | 625 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__136836496 | en | With the U.S. seemingly years behind Russia’s and China’s hypersonic missile programs, the Biden Administration kept under wraps a successful test launch last month off a B-52 heavy bomber.
“The test came days after Russia says it used its own hypersonic missile during its invasion of Ukraine,” CNN noted, “claiming it targeted an ammunition warehouse in western Ukraine.”
Deterrence, how does it work?
Deterrence is supposed to work by making sure the other guy knows your defenses are at least as good as his, if not better.
Instead, Presidentish Joe Biden kept the mid-March test a secret — on the eve of his visit to Europe to talk with Western leaders about Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
At least, that’s what one “defense official familiar with the matter” told CNN.
Since it was a stupid and self-defeating decision on the part of Biden (or his handlers), I’m inclined to believe the anonymous defense official.
Meanwhile, Russia released footage before Biden’s trip, showing a successful test of their Zircon hypersonic missile that “could hit London in five minutes” if launched from western Russia.
Biden would have gone to Europe with a stronger hand had Russia (and our allies) been made aware of how far along we were in developing a similar ability to hit Moscow with so little warning.
Hypersonic missiles travel at super-high speeds — Mach 5 or faster — making them extremely destructive and difficult or even impossible to shoot down with existing missile-defense systems. They can be equipped with conventional or nuclear warheads.
A hypersonic can provide the speed, range, and accuracy of a nuclear-tipped ICBM, but without necessarily escalating a conflict into global thermonuclear war.
So they’ve got that going for them. Which is nice.
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A hypersonic scramjet engine requires so much airflow just to successfully ignite that they are first brought up to high speed with a rocket booster engine. From there, the scramjet can accelerate the missile to Ludicrous Speed of Mach 10 and above.
While the Air Force was short on details, the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) tested in March was launched from a B-52 off the West Coast. Once the booster engine brought the HAWC up to ignition speed, the missile flew above 65,000 feet and for more than 300 miles — or at least that’s as much as the Air Force would admit to.
The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) currently under development for the U.S. Army will reportedly have a top speed of Mach 17, or 12,600 MPH at sea level.
Keeping that kind of development a secret while Moscow probes for weaknesses in Western defenses is just stupid. | aerospace |
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