Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: European flight safety system for drones tested with success in Italy
June 8, 2015
Ten years after the first flight of the Alenia Aermacchi Sky-X, the first European UAV over one tonne class, thanks to a series of tests performed in Italy and, an important step forward has been achieved for the future operations of the unmanned aerial systems in the civil air zone.
Currently confined to operational theatres, test areas or “corridors” completely separated from airspace reserved for civil aircraft and helicopters, the activities of the UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) or RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), require important processes of technological change in order to exploit their full potential. Chief among these is flight safety.
To assure this fundamental aspect for the future of the unmanned aerial systems of all categories, the EDA (European Defence Agency), launched in 2009 the MIDCAS Project to identify solutions aimed at guaranteeing Mid-air Collision Avoidance, that is to say the separation between manned and unmanned aircraft and the prevention of flight collisions. And this is one of the key missing pieces for a full integration of unmanned aircraft in the civil airspace and ultimately their total commercial and institutional exploitation.
In recent weeks, from the Grazzanise Air Force Base, headquarters of ItAF’s 9th Air Wing, Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi has successfully completed, with its Sky-Y RPAS, an important testing cycle proving the functionality of the MIDCAS system in identification of other aircraft in potential congested flight paths (in this case an Alenia Aermacchi’s C-27J intentionally flown close to the Sky-Y at different altitudes and from different directions) and the capability of changing course to avoid collision through an automatic manoeuvre. Tests were carried out with an approach of the two aircraft up to 150 meters.
Another objective of the testing was to establish the best sensors combination (by using a MIDCAS consortium designed radio, electro-optical, infra-red and radar systems) in order to feed the traffic gathering system on board the unmanned aerial system. This activity has also seen the direct participation of Finmeccanica-Selex ES that has coordinated the development of the “Sense and Avoid” sensor and supplied part of the cooperative sensors.
Chosen by MIDCAS consortium as the best platform available in Europe for this technological experimentation, Alenia Aermacchi’s Sky-Y has therefore made it possible to carry out the first flight test of automatic collision avoidance based on “non-cooperative” sensors: namely the capability of also avoiding traffic of manned aircraft not equipped with transponders (aircraft identification standard system), generally used on commercial airplanes.
This new important technological goal is added to several meaningful results achieved along the years by Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi’s unmanned air vehicle technological demonstrators Sky-X and Sky-Y:
- Sky-X – first European UAV weighing over one tonne: 1st Flight May 2005, Vidsel, Sweden
- Sky-X – first completely automatic approach of a UAV with an aircraft simulating an aerial tanker: 28 June 2008, Amendola, Italy
- Sky-Y – first flight of a European MALE UAV equipped with diesel engine: 20 June 2007, Vidsel, Sweden
- Sky-Y – European flight duration record, 8 hours, for a UAV of the over-1000-Kg category: 25 October 2007, Vidsel, Sweden
- Sky-Y – first flight worldwide (together with the Finmeccanica-Selex ES Falco UAV) from civil airport: September 2011, Cuneo, Italy
- Sky-Y – First fully automatic coupled avoidance manoeuvres based on combined cooperative and non-cooperative detection as well as non-cooperative detection only and put on collision course with a manned aircraft: MIDCAS, spring 2015, Grazzanise, Italy
The MIDCAS is a research project contracted by EDA on behalf of the 5 partner countries (Sweden, Germany, France, Italy and Spain). Supervision and control authority is exerted through an appropriate steering body: Project Arrangement Management Group (PAMG), formed by representatives of the participating countries’ Defence Ministries.
The industrial consortium is made up by Saab (coordinator) for Sweden, Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and Finmeccanica-Selex ES for Italy, Diehl, AIRBUS D&S and ESG for Germany, Indra for Spain, Sagem and Thales for France and by the aerospace research agencies CIRA for Italy and DLR for Germany.
SuperJet International’s financing package awarded as the “Export Credit Deal of the Year”
June 8, 2015
During the prestigious 16th Annual Air Finance Journal Deals of the Year Awards Dinner, SuperJet International (SJI) – joint venture between Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi Holding – received the “Export Credit Deal of the Year” award from Air Finance Journal.
Actually, SuperJet International developed a noteworthy financing package for the purchase of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (SSJ100) through a multilateral export credit guaranteed by COFACE (France), SACE (Italy) and EXIAR (Russia).
This financing offer will cover a total of 30 SSJ100 aircraft ordered by the Mexican airline Interjet and can be made available to new SSJ100 customers. So far, the initial 20 aircraft are financed by Natixis, Deutsche Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo and VEB.
“We are very proud of this outstanding recognition from Air Finance Journal – states Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet International – it confirms that we are offering not only a new-generation aircraft already flying today, but we are also capable of providing innovative and attractive financing solutions to our customers. As a complement to a large financing offer, SuperJet International is now working on an additional and innovative financing package with new investors, in order to promote the sale of this state-of-the-art 100-seat aircraft to new adopters. We do believe that a full comprehensive package at a very competitive price represents an important asset in the SSJ100 offer and a real strength if compared to its competitors.”
To date 52 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft are in operations worldwide and the entire fleet logged more than 100.000 flight hours.
Elbit Systems and Nicarnica’s Volcanic Ash Solution Approved by Eurostars™
June 8, 2015
Haifa, Israel, June 8, 2015 – Elbit Systems and Nicarnica were recently approved by the Eurostars™ program for funding for their cooperation on volcanic ash detection technology using Elbit’s ClearVision™ Enhanced Vision System (EVS) with Nicarnica’s Volcanic Imaging Detector. The funding of the project is supported by Eurostars, the Norwegian Research Council (NRC) and the Israeli Chief Scientist (OCS).
Elbit Systems and Nicarnica’s goal in this project is to incorporate new and advanced technologies for enhanced operational efficiency, reduction of maintenance costs and avoidance of delays in the flight schedules of commercial airlines caused by adverse ambient flight conditions. Based on the two companies’ well-established knowledge and proven technologies in the fields of Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) and Volcanic Imaging Detectors, the know-how developed during the project is intended to provide the partners with a strong position to expand the product line.
The Eurostars program provides funding for transnational innovative research for projects that have partners from two or more Eurostars countries. Only the most commercially promising innovative applications are selected to this prestigious program. The program is publicly financed with a total budget of 1.14 billion euro and is currently supported by 34 EUREKA countries and the European Union.
The collaboration between Nicarnica and ESL and the technical solution of fusion between the ClearVision EVS and the volcanic ash detection capability met and exceeded Eurostars application standards.
VivaColombia renews power-by-the-hour contract with AJW Aviation for expanding fleet of A320s
June 8, 2015
London, June 8th 2015: Colombian based low-cost airline VivaColombia, has extended its contract with AJW Aviation – the world’s leading independent provider of integrated aircraft support services, for the provision of component power-by-the-hour support for a fleet of A320s that is anticipated to grow to ten aircraft by the end of 2015.
The first true low-cost airline in Colombia, VivaColombia is based in Medellin, and flies to the popular destinations of Bogota and Cartagena as well as other domestic routes.
AJW has supported the airline’s A320 aircraft since 2012 with components from its Miami based operation which comprises service ready Airbus component inventories. A Main Base Kit is already located in Medellin as well as consignment stock leased via AJW Leasing. “As a low-cost carrier VivaColombia knows the importance of getting and providing value for money” explains Matt Millbank, VP Business Development for AJW in the Americas. “Our customer support team will continue to manage AJW’s comprehensive service which has enabled VivaColombia to stay competitive throughout their crucial formative years.”
“AJW already supports several airlines with lease, pooling and PBH solutions” says Christopher Whiteside, President – AJW Group. “We are delighted support VivaColombia with its plans to vigorously develop its low cost route network and we will do everything we can to help the airline meet its objectives. We also provide PBH services to its sister airline VivaAerobus in Mexico, and we are keen to maximize the cost benefits and efficiencies that AJW’s power-by-the-hour can deliver right across Central and South America. This is backed up by our component repair facility, AJW Technique, in Montreal enabling us to deliver outstanding dispatch reliability.”
AJW’s new contract with VivaColombia once again underlines the outstanding value for money and excellent customer service that is embodied within a power-by-the-hour agreement. AJW now has a global fleet of over 900 aircraft under contract providing wide and flexible component coverage, expert advice and recommendations on minimising home base stock requirements, and world class logistics which includes AJW’s highly regarded 24/7 AOG support. Serving a global base of more than 1,000 airlines in 42 different countries, AJW is the ideal partner for airlines and MRO organisations requiring fully integrated support solutions to help achieve competitive advantage.
Pérdidas estimadas sobre los US $ 270 millones estiman los expertos para la nueva concesionaria del aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez, entre el 2015 y el 2036, de aprobarse el proyecto de ley actualmente en estudio en el parlamento, que regula el cobro de ellos en los malls, clínicas, hospitales, aeropuertos y otras entidades que disponen de estacionamientos pagados para sus usuarios.- El cuerpo legal en comento, considera que las dos primeras horas y media de estacionamiento serían gratuitas, lo que se piensa contribuiría a un mal uso de los mismos, especialmente en los aeropuertos, donde el ingreso y estadía de vehículos normalmente dura menos de aquel lapso, lo que significaría un abierto perjuicio para los concesionarios de los terminales, que han invertido cantidades no menores en la construcción de aquellos
June 4, 2015
En una reciente visita que efectuaran a Santiago los máximos ejecutivos del consorcio ítalo-francés “Nuevo Pudahuel”, el que se adjudicara la concesión por la construcción y explotación del nuevo terminal del aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez, señalaron que es su deseo reinsertar al aeropuerto a breve plazo entre los cien mejores del mundo y de aquí al 2020, convertirlo en el mejor de Sudamérica.
Para tal efecto, el consorcio que se hará cargo del actual terminal en octubre del presente año, al 2020 proyecta doblar su capacidad de tráfico y salir a vender su imagen promocionando su posición estratégica en Sudamérica, para crecer en nuevas rutas a Europa y otras partes del mundo.
A pesar de las turbulencias económicas, señalaron que su oferta de entregar al estado chileno el 77,56 % de sus ingresos es razonable acorde a la visión que tienen de la dinámica del país.
En sobre US $ 270 millones estiman pérdidas de aprobarse nueva ley que regula uso de estacionamientos
June 4, 2015
Pérdidas estimadas sobre los US $ 270 millones estiman los expertos para la nueva concesionaria del aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez, entre el 2015 y el 2036, de aprobarse el proyecto de ley actualmente en estudio en el parlamento, que regula el cobro de ellos en los malls, clínicas, hospitales, aeropuertos y otras entidades que disponen de estacionamientos pagados para sus usuarios.
El cuerpo legal en comento, considera que las dos primeras horas y media de estacionamiento serían gratuitas, lo que se piensa contribuiría a un mal uso de los mismos, especialmente en los aeropuertos, donde el ingreso y estadía de vehículos normalmente dura menos de aquel lapso, lo que significaría un abierto perjuicio para los concesionarios de los terminales, que han invertido cantidades no menores en la construcción de aquellos.
Finalizó paro de funcionarios de Aduanas de Chile
June 3, 2015
Con satisfacción se recibió la noticia que los empleados del Servicio de Aduanas de Chile habían puesto término al paro de funciones, que en demanda de mejores condiciones laborales, habían decretado hacía ya varios días.
Medida de presión que causó profundas molestias y daños a la economía nacional, tanto en los trámites de salida como ingreso de personas, correspondencia y mercaderías al país.
Situación que en lo que al aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benítez se refiere, implicó largas filas de pasajeros que ingresaban a Santiago utilizando la vía aérea.
Eliminan cobro de visas de turismo entre Chile y China
June 3, 2015
Como uno de los resultados de la reciente visita que el Primer Ministro del Consejo de Estado de la República Popular de China, Li Keqiang realizara a Santiago, se acordó que a contar del 1º de julio próximo, se pondrá término al cobro de visas de turismo entre Chile y China.
Medida que se estima contribuirá a fomentar los flujos de pasajeros entre ambas naciones.
LAN REFUERZA OPERACIÓN EN SUDAMÉRICA Y DENTRO DE CHILE PARA LOS PARTIDOS DE COPA AMÉRICA
June 3, 2015
· Como líneas aéreas oficiales, LAN y TAM ofrecerán charters y vuelos adicionales en países como Uruguay, Argentina y Perú.
· La compañía duplicará la oferta de vuelos en ciudades como La Serena y Temuco hacia y desde Santiago
Santiago, 2 de junio de 2015.- Con el objetivo de facilitar la llegada de más fanáticos del fútbol que quieran apoyar a su selección durante la Copa América, LAN y TAM –Líneas Aéreas Oficiales del torneo- aumentarán sus frecuencias para pasajeros que viajan tanto desde Sudamérica como también dentro del país.
Entre los días 11 de junio y 4 de julio, la compañía ofrecerá más de 761 vuelos internacionales hacia Chile y más de 1270 vuelos a nivel nacional, entregando a sus pasajeros el más completo itinerario hacia las distintas sedes.
La compañía habilitó vuelos internacionales especiales directos a La Serena durante el torneo, dos de ellos para la ruta Montevideo-La Serena-Montevideo, otros dos en la ruta Buenos Aires –La Serena-Buenos Aires y uno para la ruta Lima- Temuco- Lima. Estos forman parte de un plan de refuerzo que considera más de 20 aviones chárter regionales y en Chile y 20 vuelos de refuerzo adicionales dentro del país.
En Chile La compañía duplicará la oferta de vuelos en ciudades como La Serena y Temuco hacia y desde Santiago. LAN pasará de ofrecer en La Serena 4 frecuencias en periodo normal hasta 8 en período peak; En Temuco de 3 frecuencias diarias promedio, la compañía llegará a ofrecer hasta 9 frecuencias. En Concepción la compañía ofrecerá hasta 10 frecuencias diarias en periodo peak y en Antofagasta 15 frecuencias.
Asimismo, a través de LANTOURS Y TAM VIAGENS, se han vendido más de 3.000 paquetes turísticos para viajar a las distintas ciudades sede de la Copa América. Actualmente la inició la venta de paquetes Copa América para asistir a la semifinal y final del torneo, que incluye traslados, 2 noches de hotel y la entrada al partido.
Respecto al perfil del pasajero de Copa América, las atracciones turísticas más demandadas por pasajeros extranjeros que viajarán durante el evento deportivo, son Valle del Elqui, Viñas y Centros de Ski en Santiago y Valparaíso.
LAN y TAM en Cifras:
§ La Industria aeronáutica proyecta un flujo de alrededor de 30 mil pasajeros extranjeros viajando dentro de Chile: Como LAN y TAM esperamos trasladar más de la mitad de los pasajeros
§ 20 charters en total: regionales y dentro de Chile
§ 20 vuelos de refuerzo dentro de Chile
§ Más de 761 vuelos internacionales durante el período de Copa América
§ Más de 1271 vuelos volando dentro de Chile durante el período de Copa América en regiones Sede
§ Entre el 11 de junio y 4 de julio operararán un total de 61 aeronaves
§ LANTOURS y TAM VIAGENS ya han vendido más de 3000 paquetes turísticos para copa américa
AJW Aviation named ATE&M ‘Best Spare Parts Provider’ for the fourth year running
June 3, 2015
AJW once again proudly accepts the award for ‘Best Spare Parts Provider’ at the Aircraft Technology Engineering & Maintenance (ATE&M) Awards 2015.
London, 3rd June 2015: The winners of the 2015 ATE&M Awards were announced at The Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington last week. The world’s most influential commercial aviation, engineering and maintenance leaders gathered for the fifth consecutive year to pay homage to industry greats. The annual awards recognise aviation excellence in areas ranging from airframe, engine and line maintenance, to component and spare parts trading as well as logistics and aftermarket support.
AJW Aviation won the award for ‘Best Spare Parts Provider’ for the fourth year running. Dozens of companies were initially nominated in a rigorous judging process which culminated in a public vote. In total, the awards received a record breaking 8,000 votes, cast from all areas of the aviation industry and the general public.
Andrew Colbran, Sales & Customer Support Director, AJW Group accepted the award on behalf of AJW Aviation. “We are delighted to win the industry’s best spare parts provider category for the fourth year in a row.” he said. “We are very grateful to all customers, partners and suppliers that voted for us. Being able to take home the award once again has really made us very proud. We will continue to provide and build on the outstanding levels of service we are renowned for.”
As well as ‘Best Spare Parts Provider’, AJW was also a finalist for ‘Best Component MRO’ for its Montreal based specialist repair division, AJW Technique. In addition to being nominated, AJW was given the privilege to sponsor and present the award for ‘Lifetime Achievement’ to August Wilhelm Henningsen, Chairman of the Executive Board, Lufthansa Technik AG.
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