Descansan en paz
June 14, 2011
El mundo de aviación no es sólo tecnología y nuevos desarrollos, también posee una componente humana que muestra su real dimensión en las emergencias, rescates y catástrofes.
Hoy nos enteramos, que fueron rescatados los 104 cuerpos faltantes del Air France que cayó al océano atlántico el año recién pasado, donde falleció la totalidad de su pasaje. Un drama humano que cierra el luto de los familiares y les permiten a estos darles una sepultura como se merecen.
Su rescate a mas de 3.000 m. de profundidad, es un buen ejemplo de que no solo se utiliza la tecnología para saber las causas técnicas del accidente, como es el haber ubicado las cajas negras de la aeronave, sino tambien, que esta es utilizada con fines humanitarios. Los costos algunas veces no importan, la vida debe continuar y las familias deben recordar que sus seres queridos se encuentran junto a ellos, eso es lo mas importante.
Thrane & Thrane: AVIATOR Offers Inflight Connectivity to South American Aviation Market
June 14, 2011
LABACE 2011, 11-13 August, São Paulo Brazil, Booth: 4019
AVIATOR portfolio to be presented at LABACE
Leading satellite communications equipment manufacturer Thrane & Thrane will be highlighting capabilities of its AVIATOR SwiftBroadband portfolio during this year’s LABACE in Brazil. The cutting-edge AVIATOR product family supports the use of Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband service aboard the widest range of aircraft possible, offering a solution to meet a host of customer needs in terms of bandwidth, equipment size and budget.
“We will be exhibiting for the first time at LABACE which will provide an excellent platform to present the AVIATOR product range to the South American aviation market. With the recent certification of the AVIATOR 200, Thrane & Thrane now offers a comprehensive portfolio of SwiftBroadband solutions which support a broad range of user requirements for connection speed, equipment size and budget,” comments Andy Beers, Director of Aeronautical Sales Americas, Thrane & Thrane.
Thrane & Thrane’s product range includes the AVIATOR 700 and AVIATOR 350 High Gain Antenna (HGA) options, AVIATOR 300 with Intermediate Gain Antenna (IGA) and the exceptionally compact and lightweight AVIATOR 200 Low Gain Antenna (LGA), which is the first SwiftBroadband 200 system to be fully approved for use aboard a range of leading bizjets having already received STCs for Beechcraft King Air 200, Cessna 500 – 560XL and Citation 525/525A aircraft types.
As the general aviation market in South America continues to grow,Thrane & Thrane is seeking to expand its reach in the region with the appointment of several new partners which will be announced following the LABACE exhibition.
Beers continues, “To support our growing customer base in Brazil and South America, it is essential that we expand our network of distributors and dealers to ensure dedicated and locally focused service can be provided. The appointment of new partners to further support our existing network will ensure we are well-positioned to respond to increasing customer demand for inflight connectivity within this significant region.”
SIMCOM UPGRADES ECLIPSE SIMULATOR TRAINING
June 9, 2011
ORLANDO, FL, JUNE 9, 2011 – SimCom Training Centers, the exclusive factory authorized provider of Eclipse 500 training, is upgrading one of its Eclipse simulators and has expanded the capabilities and credits of its Eclipse 500 training courses in Orlando, FL. These improvements will allow pilots to train using the most advanced avionics available for the airplane and will provide the most efficient Initial Type Rating program.
One of two Eclipse simulators is being reconfigured with the Avio Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS), duplicating the most advanced and updated avionics option for the airplane. The Avio IFMS includes digital moving map, XM weather integration, electronic charts, flight plan overlay on Nav displays and WAAS precision approach capability (LPV). The simulator upgrade to Avio IFMS is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2011.
Further, SimCom now offers an optional advanced Eclipse Initial Type Rating course for more experienced pilots. This advanced course shortens the duration from 14 days to 9 days. Designed for the pilot with previous turbine and high altitude operating experience the 9-day course has a reduced number of classroom hours focused specifically on the Eclipse 500. The total simulator hours are the same as the 14-day course, but are condensed and administered using a more intensive format. For years, SimCom has successfully provided similar advanced pace training to qualified pilots on other jet aircraft.
“Taking advantage of our experience, we have been able to achieve these major training course improvements for Eclipse pilots,” says Wally David, SimCom’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “The upgraded avionics and the shortened 9-day Initial Type Rating course improve and simplify the process for pilots seeking to obtain Eclipse 500 Initial or Recurrent training. The Eclipse is a superb airplane that deserves the equally superb simulator training programs we are now offering.”
FIDAE 2012 will exhibit at the Paris Air show 2011
June 9, 2011
If you decide to visit Paris Air Show, we will be looking forward to seeing you at hall 3, stand A 19.
FIDE 2012 will be exhibiting at the Paris Air Show 2011, Le Bourget, officially called Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace. A delegation led by the Commander in Chief of the Chilean Air Force, General Jorge Rojas, and the Commander of the Logistic Command of the Chilean Air Force, which at the same time is the President of FIDAE 2012; General Manuel Quiñones, together with the CEO of the Chilean fair will be present at Le Bourget. The delegation will have the opportunity to meet exhibitors and representatives of several industrial groups. The aim of the visitors is to present the main features of the Chilean Fair, which will be performed March 27th –April 1st.
First Airbus Military C295 with AEW&C rotodome completes maiden flight
June 8, 2011
The first Airbus Military C295 development aircraft fitted with an Airbone Early Warning sand Command (AEW&C) rotodome has successfully completed its first flight on 7th June 2011 at Airbus Military’s site in Seville (Spain). The flight follows extensive research and development work, including wind tunnel testing, leading to the conversion of a C295 to be fitted with the in-house developed rotodome
The aircraft took off at 17h16 local time (15h16 UTC) and landed at 20h04 local time (18h04 UTC), after a flight lasting 2h48 (wheels off – wheels down). The experimental test pilot Alejandro Madurga captained the flight together with co-pilot Alfonso de Castro, the Flight Test Engineer Juan José Baeza, and the Test Flight Engineer Antonio Ojeda.
The objective of the trials is to verify the aerodynamic and structural impact of the rotodome on the aircraft’s overall structure, handling qualities and performance. The six metre diameter rotodome fitted for the initial trials is a fixed dummy structure. On production aircraft the rotodome would be a fast-rotating device housing a state-of-the-art radar providing full 360 degree and continuous coverage of a selected area.
“This first flight confirmed to us that the C295 is an excellent platform to support such a rotodome”, said Alejandro Maurga after the flight. The behavior of the aircraft and its flying characteristics were very satisfactory and as expected”.
Flight testing will continue during the next three months to complete the feasibility study and fully validate the concept.
Airbus Military’s C295 is an ideal platform for Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) missions. The C295 is currently used for other Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance applications such as maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare or environmental protection missions, to list just a few. The C295 is a simple but robust platform with proven reliability, used in conflict operations for defence and homeland security missions. It is adaptable to the AEW&C role thanks to its versatility and the largest cabin in its class. The in-house developed Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS) enables the integration of on-board sensors, including operation and monitoring of the future radar system and display of the aerial picture.
The current AEW&C trials are to demonstrate the C295’s capability in this sector and thereby expand its range of applications. With the C295, Airbus Military has the tool to open up a new market segment for affordable high-performance AEW&C systems
Satélite de Argentina
June 8, 2011
Para el 9 de junio se espera el lanzamiento del Satélite SAC-D Aquarius perteneciente a Argentina, el cual se materalizará desde instalaciones norteamericanas de la Base Vanderberg en California.
El desarrollo del artefacto es compartido entre Nasa, Brasil y el país sudamericano, quienes aportan conocimientos y plataforma de lanzamiento el primero, puebas en tierra (el segundo) y parte de la tecnología que llevará a bordo (Argentina), en particular, la referida a Paneles solares, los cuales son desarollados por la Comisión Nacional de Energía de Argentina.
Su misión principal, será estudiar la salinidad del mar, su costo es de U$ 320 millones, de los cuales NASA aporta 260 y Argentina el restante, su vida util se estima en 5 años, su órbita estará a 660 kilómetros de altura en orbita polar y su peso estimado es de 1.400 Kg.
Argentina ha visto en numerosas ocasiones ver o tener que suspender por presiones externas (entre otras razones) su desarrollo espacial, el cual ha sido llevado a cabo sin continuidad, lo que perjudica de una u otra forma su capacidad para desarrollar este tipo de artefactos y sus elementos asociados. Aún recordamos el Proyecto Condor, el cual debió se desmantelado con la pérdida de experiencia y conocimiento que ello implica. No es fácil avanzar en estas materias, como asimismo, obtener el conocimiento que los científicos requieren para alcanzar las óbitas mas altas y los reingresos a la atmósfera, conocimientos que de de una u otra forma son controlados por los países mas desarrollados.
Tráfico mundial de pasajeros
June 7, 2011
Buenas noticias hay en las estadísticas, dado que los pasajeros transportados a nivel mundial han vuelto a los niveles previos al 2008, tiempo peak del tráfico mundial.
Las alzas han sido relativamente parejas en todo el mundo, donde Europa encabeza el aumento con un 29,3%, seguida por América Latina con un 25,9%.
Soplan buenos vientos para la aviación y al parecer estos se mantendrán en el tiempo.
Aircraft Interiors Expo Organiser Acquires ITCA European Tradeshow
June 7, 2011
The organiser of Aircraft Interiors Expo has acquired Europe’s largest travel catering exhibition from ITCA – the International Travel Catering Association. The ITCA event will be renamed World Travel Catering Expo and will take place in Hamburg from 27-29 March 2012, co-locating with Reed Exhibitions’ highly successful Aircraft Interiors Expo that already attracts senior buyers from over 200 of the world’s major airlines.
The re-branded event, World Travel Catering Expo, will address the needs of food, beverage and amenity buyers across not just the airlines but also rail and leisure sea travel operators.
Justin Tadman, Divisional Managing Director at Reed Exhibitions, said: “Reed Exhibitions has gained a reputation for its expertise in delivering successful events across many fields – including travel and the food industry – so we are looking forward to working with ITCA exhibitors and visitors to further enhance this event.
“Acquiring the event from ITCA is strategically important and enables us to provide the travel catering industry with a quality event dedicated to their sector. World Travel Catering Expo will focus on the needs of travel passengers’ in terms of comfort, menu and amenities.”
Stephen White, President of ITCA, added: “ITCA is continuing to listen to its members and it makes absolute sense to co-locate the biggest European onboard service sector event with the world’s largest dedicated cabin interiors exhibition. Our Dubai ITCA event, as well as our other member services, will continue as normal.”
Food on the move is a complex but flourishing arena. The airline sector, for example, employs a wide variety of catering strategies to differentiate airline brands. And with the expectations of many travellers, from budget airlines right up to VVIP passengers, on the increase this is an excellent time to be addressing a market that is actively seeking out innovation. According to ITCA, the market is currently worth $15bn and growing at about 5 per cent each year.
Bombardier’s Global Vision Flight Deck Gets Green Light from Transport Canada
June 6, 2011
Global Vision flight deck is industry’s first to feature synthetic vision on HUD
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – June 3, 2011) –
Editor’s note: A photo is associated with this press release.
Bombardier Aerospace announced that today, its Global Vision flight deck was granted certification from Transport Canada (TC).
“This is an important milestone, as aircraft equipped with the Global Vision flight deck can now be granted a certificate of airworthiness,” said Stephane Leblanc, Vice President and General Manager, Global Aircraft, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “To date, we have completed over 600 hours of flight testing and are progressing full throttle towards certification of specific advanced features, such as the incorporation of enhanced vision and synthetic vision on the head-up display.”
Bombardier Aerospace and Rockwell Collins will be the first to certify synthetic vision on a head-up display (HUD) as part of the Pro Line Fusion avionics system on the Global Vision flight deck. In April 2011, Rockwell Collins announced it obtained all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Standard Orders for its Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, the first application of which will be featured in the Global Vision flight deck.
Certification from the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency are expected to follow later this year. Entry-into-service is on schedule for early 2012.
The Global Vision flight deck will be featured on Global 5000 and Global 6000 jets.
Global Vision flight deck: A breakthrough in business aviation, the Global Vision flight deck is designed to deliver a completely new cockpit experience. By combining the best in technological advancements with superior designer aesthetics, it provides pilots flying Bombardier Global aircraft an unprecedented level of control and comfort. The Global Vision flight deck introduces the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, providing an integrated flight deck to ensure interoperability between systems.
The Pro Line Fusion features four high-resolution 15-inch diagonal active matrix liquid crystal displays (LCD) arranged in a T-shape working in concert with the Head-up Guidance System (HGS), personalized formats of display information, an electronic checklist, maps with graphical flight planning, an integrated cursor control panel, a Synthetic-Enhanced Vision System, paperless operation enabled by Dual Electronics Charts, a Future Air Navigation System (FANS), Controller-Pilot Datalink Communication (CPDLC), a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) and a MultiScan Weather Detection system.
Brasil invierte en aeropuertos
June 6, 2011
Con motivo del mundial de fútbol 2014 a realizarse en Brasil, el gigante latinoamericano se prepara a invetir U$ 3.480 millones de la moneda norteamericana en su red de 13 aeropuertos dispuestos para satisfacer las necesidades del evento deportivo, siendo en su mayoría inversión estatal.
Asimismo, parte de la inversión, consistirá en modernizar las medidas de seguridad de sus terminales, previéndose que lo anterior no será menor.
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