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April 2024 marks 19 years of the Airbus A380, with the aircraft first taking to the skies on April 27, 2005. We used our #flightdata to examine the past 12 months of A380 operations, looking at the key operators, routes and the utilization of specific aircraft. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebZwXfbd #aviationdata #aviationindustry #aviation #airlines #airports

The definition of a 'wingman' is ... noun. a pilot whose aircraft is positioned behind and outside the leading aircraft in a formation. The same can also be said for us at Wingman... Click on the link below to find out more about what we do at Wingman, including our available programmes. https://ow.ly/kTNt50QrE7v

🚁 Important milestone for the European Clean Sky 2 funding initiative: the Airbus Helicopters' Racer prototype has achieved its inaugural flight at speeds of 400 km/h. This project is a collaborative effort involving 40 partners from 13 European countries. This success highlights the importance of the European Union's support for research and innovation, enabling significant advances in aeronautical technologies while promoting more sustainable aviation. The Racer, which consumes 20% less fuel compared to current models, exemplifies Europe's commitment to eco-friendly innovation. In addition to missions where every minute counts - emergency medical services, search and rescue, commercial or private aviation - the Racer could also be adapted for military use.

Soaring High: The World's Largest Aircraft Makers The aviation industry boasts a range of players, but a few giants dominate the skies when it comes to building the biggest airplanes. Here's a quick look at the top contenders: Airbus and Boeing: These two titans hold the vast majority of the market share for large commercial jets. Airbus, based in Europe, currently leads in deliveries, while Boeing, from the US, is known for its iconic 7-series aircraft. Emerging Players: While Airbus and Boeing reign supreme, other companies like COMAC (China), Mitsubishi (Japan), and UAC (Russia) are making strides in the large passenger aircraft market. Beyond these giants, the industry encompasses various players specializing in different segments. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Textron Aviation contribute significantly by manufacturing military aircraft, business jets, and other specialized flying machines. The future of aircraft manufacturing is exciting, with innovations in sustainability and electric propulsion emerging on the horizon. This paves the way for potential new players and advancements in an industry that continues to shape the way we travel and explore the world.

This article is fantastic - but what really stands out are the unresolved issues of categorization. As full authority fly-by-wire becomes ever more common, and alternative flight control schemes are introduced to enhance safety of flight, it’s my belief that we need to move beyond the external characteristics of an aircraft, and think about categories aligned with human-machine interface similarities. Performance based airworthiness rules like Part 23, SC-VTOL, and AC 21.17-4 have proven themselves to be flexible enough to support almost all small aircraft - perhaps there is room for consolidation here, as well - supported by differentiated means of compliance. Some quotes to consider: “It looks a bit like what would happen if a regular helicopter and an airplane merged into a single aircraft” “At 220 knots, half of the lift comes from the rotor, and half from the wing,” “When it’s cruising forward in a specific speed range—between 180 and 190 knots—the pilots can shut off one of the engines, saving fuel.” Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011: “rotorcraft” means a power-driven, heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally for its support in flight on the lift generated by up to two rotors; (8b) “vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft (VCA)” means a power-driven, heavier-than-air aircraft, other than aeroplane or rotorcraft, capable of performing vertical take-off and landing by means of lift and thrust units used to provide lift during take-off and landing;’; 14 CFR 1.1: Airplane means an engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air, that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings. Helicopter means a rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends principally on its engine-driven rotors Rotorcraft means a heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally for its support in flight on the lift generated by one or more rotors. Powered-lift means a heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low speed flight that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices or engine thrust for lift during these flight regimes and on nonrotating airfoil(s) for lift during horizontal flight. Vertical Flight Society Mike Hirschberg

Where aviators experience the exhilaration of flying high on their aircraft's wings, it captures the essence of freedom, skill, and adventure that defines the unique sport of piloting through boundless skies.

Airbus A330neo Tops Widebody Orders With 57 New Aircraft Since July The re-engined A330 aircraft has seen a significant order uptick since the July Farnborough Airshow; with 57 firm orders and 60 options placed by four customers, the Airbus A330neo has become the most ordered widebody aircraft in recent weeks. This raises the question of whether the aircraft type is making a comeback Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ddgSW7TN #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

The company seems to have overlooked the infamous “Great Engine War” between them and GE, spawned by the significant developmental difficulties that P&W experienced with their F100 during the 1970s. If you’re unfamiliar with that, it’s a valuable historical lesson regarding the value of competition and a competitive industrial base for defense acquisition, though certainly with other “lessons learned” to be drawn from the episode and its impact on future programs.

Check out this video highlighting the awesome effort achieved by the collaboration between Wisk, Insitu Pacific, NZ CAA, Airways, Aeropath, Airshare and Tāwhaki. What a team... what a result!

How many hydraulics systems has a modern airliner? Why does it have more than one if definitely just one is enough? The answer is: redundancy make it safer!!! Is the same for pilots. It is not about if the technology is capable of doing the job; of course, yes, it can do it. The point is: two good trained, proficient pilots are safer than just one. https://lnkd.in/eJaC4D8z