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Indian State Government sponsors 7 Cadet Pilot Trainings

Indian Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes K Radhakrishnan has stated that the Government is sponsoring 7 students for pilot training at the Government owned Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology this year. The government scheme known as ‘wings’ provides 24 lakh (approx. US$33,000) for each student to pursue their flight training.

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Prince Sultan Aviation Academy is going to exhibit and participate at the World Defense Show

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia based Simulator Training Center – Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA) has announced it will be exhibiting and participating at the inaugural World Defense Show happening from the 6th to the 9th of March in Riyadh. The show will host a number of aviation industry stakeholders and is an ideal time to connect with the Saudi Aviation Ecosystem.

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Eurocontrol uses AMST and Aviation Academy Australia Simulator Training Centers

EUROCONTROL is a pan-European, civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation.

“Tailoring wake separation for departures based on aircraft type, not wake category, is a promising concept that we’ve recently been simulating to improve runway throughput at capacity-constrained airports.

Our Innovation Hub team has been busy with partners running flight simulations between September 2021 and January 2022 at the AMST-Aviation B.V. facilities in Amsterdam and Aviation Academy Austria in Vienna to assess the wake severity impact of the Static Pairwise Wake Separation for Departures (S-PWS-D) scheme, a concept developed in SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking Wave 2 PJ.02 project.

By tailoring wake separations to the lead and follower aircraft types, it’s possible to reduce wake separations for the majority of aircraft pairs. That will lead to gains in runway throughput in airports that are capacity-constrained during peak periods – and not only maintains but also enhances safety, as some separations will increase.

These are the last in a series of validation activities designed to complete the safety case for S-PWS-D; in parallel, we are working with NATS to finalise the safety case, which will support regulatory approval and facilitate deployment.” said Eurocontrol.

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Airbus Releases Annual Results – Targets 720 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2022

Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2021 financial results and provided guidance for 2022.

“2021 was a year of transition, where our attention shifted from navigating the pandemic towards recovery and growth. Thanks to the resilience and efforts of our teams, customers and suppliers, we delivered remarkable full-year results,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “The strong financials reflect the higher number of commercial aircraft deliveries, the good performance of our Helicopters and Defence and Space businesses as well as our efforts on cost containment and competitiveness. Record net income and our efforts to strengthen the net cash position underpin our proposal to reintroduce dividend payments going forward. At the same time, we continue to invest in our strategic priorities and in the transformation of our company.”

  • 611 commercial aircraft delivered in 2021
  • Gross commercial aircraft orders totalled 771 (2020: 383 aircraft)
  • Net orders of 507 aircraft after cancellations (2020: 268 aircraft)
  • Included were the first A350 freighter orders, confirming customer demand for this new programme.
  • The order backlog was 7,082 commercial aircraft on 31 December 2021 (end 2020: 7,184 aircraft).
  • Airbus Helicopters booked 414 net orders (2020: 268 units), achieving a book-to-bill ratio well above 1 both in terms of units and in value. These included 52 H160s of which 30 were the first batch of H160M military versions for France’s Joint Light Helicopter programme.
  • Airbus Defence and Space’s order intake by value increased to € 13.7 billion (2020: € 11.9 billion), representing a book-to-bill ratio of around 1.3. Included were key orders in the Military Aircraft business such as the in-service support of the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleets as well as good export momentum for the C295, A330 MRTT and A400M airlifter.
  • Commercial aircraft production is progressing in line with previously announced plans, in a complex environment. Specifically on the A320 Family, the ramp-up is on trajectory to achieve rate 65 by summer 2023 and the Company continues to de-risk notably by enabling all assembly sites to become A321-ready. For A320 Family production rates beyond 2023, the Company is still in the assessment phase and working with suppliers to potentially enable an increase above rate 65.

Source: Airbus Press Release

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer flies for the first time parrallel hybrid configuration Aircraft

Tecnam Aircraft, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce and Rotax specialized teams, successfully flew the new P2010 H3PS hybrid aircraft for the first time on December  21st, 2021, at precisely 3:54 pm CET. The Permit to Fly was issued by ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority.

The flight was performed by Tecnam’s Chief Experimental Test Pilot Lorenzo De Stefano, with Tecnam, Rolls-Royce and Rotax Teams on the ground assisting in this historic moment.

Tecnam P2010 H3PS is powered by a 104kW Rotax 915 IS engine coupled with a 30kW Rolls-Royce electric motor, totaling 134kW (180hp) powertrain in a fully integrated parallel hybrid configuration. As such, this four-seat aircraft is first of its kind.

According to Tecnam Aircraft’s R&D Director Fabio Russo, the H3PS successful flight test demonstration marks a major milestone on the aviation industry’s journey towards de-carbonization and R&D on alternative powertrains.

“Though H3PS is not intended for market purposes, our successful flight tests demonstrate that hybrid powertrain, with combustion engine coupled with an electric motor, can bear the same useful load of the traditional 180hp combustion engine,” said Russo.

H3PS, which stands for “High Power High Scalability Aircraft Hybrid Powertrain”, is a project funded under the European Union Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. Launched in 2018, the project has reached its objectives. With H3PS’ success, Tecnam Aircraft and project partners have validated the aircraft’s scalability potential, lower emissions, state of the art power management technology, building a viable launchpad for future green aircraft models.

Commenting on the future developments, Tecnam’s Managing Director Giovanni Pascale Langer stated that the company will continue to focus on driving the green transition in aviation.

“Tecnam’s approach to innovation is truly sustainable,” said Pascale Langer. “Our development focuses on three key pillars: environmentally friendly, technologically viable and marketable solutions. We do this by leveraging our multi-generational expertise, research and development, next-generation technology, and strategic partnerships.”

“I look forward to seeing H3PS inspire more innovation and drive our industry forward with cleaner, more efficient technologies,” Pascale Langer concluded.

Rob Watson, President of Rolls-Royce Electrical added: “The successful first flight of the P2010 H3PS demonstrator is a pioneering achievement by the team to advance hybrid-electric flight.  Working with Tecnam and Rotax has been hugely beneficial, and this project has continued to build our capabilities in delivering all-electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for the advanced air mobility market. Rolls-Royce is committed to investing in the technology solutions to enable and deliver sustainable aviation.”

“We are very pleased that we could intensify our collaboration with Tecnam and Rolls-Royce within the H3PS project. The tests showed that there are still challenges to take up, however due to the efforts of all three parties the test flight could be concluded with deeper understanding and of course with a safe landing. The project showed that the joint venture with the qualified knowledge of these three global player companies in aviation lead to very interesting and future-orientated results for innovative propulsion systems”, said Michael Dopona, Head of design Organization BRP-Rotax.

“In December 2021 ENAC issued the permit to fly, for research and development purposes” – commented the Director General of ENAC, Alessio Quaranta – “to the first Made in Italy General Aviation aircraft powered by hybrid propulsion system (electric – unleaded fuel): the Tecnam P2010 H3PS. It deals with an important technological innovation in favor of savings in consumption and emissions. ENAC actively participated this challenge in developing the new propulsion system and its integration within the Tecnam P2010 airframe, in line with Authority commitment towards a Sustainable Aviation future”.

Source: Tecnam Press Release

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U.S. FAA proposes pilot training revisions following aircraft crash

United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that the proposals on pilot training revisions are happening following the Boeing 737 MAX crash. Recommended practices emphasizing flightpath management are being put forward by the FAA.

FAA said that the advisory “provides a single framework for operations and training programs. This will help pilots develop and maintain manual flight operations skills and avoid becoming overly reliant on automation.”

The revisions cover the recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board and Congress.

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Virtual Reality Pilot Training Developer Supports Partner University Cadet Pilot

The University of Central Missouri’s role in helping to address a national pilot shortage and to fill other vital positions in the aviation field through training is benefitting from the School of Aviation’s relationships with organizations that share the same interest. Among such groups, VTR (Visionary Training Resources) recently made a financial gift to help a UCM student reduce a portion of the expenses needed toward earning a Commercial Pilot Certificate.

The $500 scholarship was presented Jan. 31 at the T. Raleigh Gaines Technology Building, where many of the aviation courses are taught and a Boeing 737 flight simulator serves as an important tool in the preparation of tomorrow’s professional pilots. Matthew Furedy, chair of the School of Aviation, and Andy Multer, assistant professor and graduate coordinator for the aviation program, accepted the gift. This first award  is going to a UCM senior aviation major from Kansas City, Blake Witthar, to help cover the cost for a checkride, which is an oral exam followed by a flight that is essential to obtaining the Commercial Pilot rating.

Lisa Matthews, director of Business Development for VTR, said the financial award is in recognition of the relationship the company has with UCM. This includes working on previous projects, currently providing an internship opportunity for one of the university’s aviation students, and working with UCM alumni who are involved in the aviation field. VTR specializes in building virtual flight decks to help in pilot training.

Matthews said making scholarships available to students, particularly those who are underrepresented in the field, is an effort that is strongly supported by VTR’s top leadership, including VTR co-founder and CEO Evey Cormican, who has had a long career as an airline captain. According to Matthews, Cormican expressed that “it is very important to her to not only carry aviation forward but to make sure anyone who needs a helping hand for any reason is given that opportunity.” Providing financial resources to assist with certification is among her priorities.

Pleased by VTR’s support for students to obtain the professional ratings they need for their careers, Furedy said, “Aviation is an expensive endeavor to get into. Anything we can do to assist students through that process without them incurring more debt is a big win.”

Matthews and Amanda Kunze, relationship manager for VTR, were joined in the presentation by Travis Clark, who graduated from UCM’s aviation program in 2001, and after receiving his professional certifications, embarked on an aviation career. While he and his wife live on a cattle farm in Brinktown, Missouri, he currently flies Boeing 757 and 767 commercial airplanes for a major US airline, based out of Newark, New Jersey. Also joining them was VTR intern Joanna Bachtal, who is a UCM aviation management major. Originally from Houston, Texas, she came to the Warrensburg area with her husband who is stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base.

Bachtal noted, “I have been really excited about VTR while learning about the owner and co-founder of the company, Evey. How much she inspires women to pursue things has appealed to me as a student, particularly being in aviation and being a minority here.”

While Clark is active as a commercial airlines pilot, he also serves VTR on a consulting basis. As a university alumnus, he was excited about the company’s support for UCM students. He said individuals who may not be familiar with UCM’s long history in preparing pilots may consider the university an underdog in comparison to larger institutions that are specifically known for aviation. After many years spent in the cockpit, however, he realizes the great value of his UCM education.

“We’re not this huge facility with all this income coming in that we can pump out to students, but the quality of our education has always been top-notch,” he said.

Support from private organizations such as VTR is essential to helping UCM aviation continue this longstanding reputation.

Source: University of Central Missouri Press Release

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