Source: Airbus This new technology could save up to 1,800 tons of CO2 emissions per year Airbus will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with a wind-assisted propulsion technology that captures wind energy to generate thrust and, therefore, delivers savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The eSAIL®, developed by the Spain-based firm bound4blue, creates as much as six to seven times more lift than a conventional rigid sail. It consists of a sail-like vertical surface and an electric-powered air suction system that helps the airflow to re-adhere to the sail, generating additional lift and thereby reducing the load on the ship’s main engines. Three 22-metre-high eSAILs® will be [...]

Source: Embraer Embraer and FlightSafety International announced the opening of a new Praetor full-flight simulator in Orlando, Florida. The simulator is already qualified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Initial training for customers is available this month with the recurrent training scheduled to start in October. Both companies also announced the launch of the fourth Praetor simulator, which will be based in Europe, at a location to be announced at a later date. The new Praetor simulator is planned to start operating by the end of 2024. “Offering additional training capacity is important for supporting our customers. These two new full-flight simulators bring us even closer to Praetor family pilots and operators in the United States and Europe and will [...]

Source: ATR Taking the Lead in Responsible Transportation As the world faces growing environment and climate change related issues, ATR, manufacturer of the lowest emission aircraft on the regional market, once again steps forward to make a significant impact during the European Mobility Week 2023, scheduled from September 16th to 22nd. At the heart of this initiative lies ATR’s commitment to promoting responsible modes of daily transportation and limiting the impact of the business and products on the environment. ATR is calling upon its employees to be part of this journey towards a more sustainable future. This movement relies on the adoption of more responsible commuting options and demonstrates ATR’s dedication to promoting low-emission connectivity. One of the standout events [...]

Source: Boeing Today, Boeing announced a $300,000 donation (equivalent to 3,000,000 MAD) from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts. The company also pledged to match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations from Boeing employees who contribute to the cause, extending the reach of assistance provided to the Moroccan people. "Amidst the devastation left in the wake of this earthquake, we extend our deepest sympathy to Moroccans who are enduring such unimaginable hardship," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations at Boeing. "Boeing colleagues around the world are dedicated to supporting the people of Morocco, and we stand ready to collaborate with local partners to provide meaningful assistance that leads to healing, rebuilding and renewal." [...]

Source: Boeing The contract award includes digital analysis and flight testing of a prototype hypersonic interceptor Results will inform future hypersonic interceptor capabilities vital for national defense Boeing will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA's Glide Breaker program as part of a four-year effort. Boeing will perform computational fluid dynamics analysis, wind tunnel testing and evaluation of aerodynamic jet interaction effects during flight tests. "Hypersonic vehicles are among the most dangerous and rapidly evolving threats facing national security," said Gil Griffin, executive director of Boeing Phantom Works Advanced Weapons. "We're focusing on the technological understanding needed to further develop our nation's counter-hypersonic capabilities and defend from future threats." Glide Breaker is intended to inform the [...]