2014-11-04

Lu sur 7s7: L'armée ne pourra même plus assumer ses obligations internationales

L'armée ne pourra même plus assumer ses obligations internationales

"Si rien ne change, la Belgique ne pourra plus assumer ses responsabilités au sein de l'Union européenne, de l'Otan et de l'ONU, et participer de façon proportionnelle au partage des charges, des risques, des missions". ...

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AVIATION-NEWS: “VLM Airlines to Pioneer Long-Range Sukhoi Superjet in Europe”

AVIATION-NEWS: "VLM Airlines to Pioneer Long-Range Sukhoi Superjet in Europe" and 5 other news-items

VLM Airlines to Pioneer Long-Range Sukhoi Superjet in Europe

Posted: 30 Oct 2014 12:03 PM PDT

Belgian operator VLM Airlines and Moscow-based aircraft lessor Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) have today signed a Letter of Intent that will see the airline become the first European operator of the long-range Sukhoi Superjet 100 LR (SSJ100 LR) regional aircraft. VLM Airlines has selected the SSJ100 LR to spearhead the company's launch of regional scheduled […]

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Lu sur 7s7: "L'attitude de Ryanair, c'est de l'acharnement"

"L'attitude de Ryanair, c'est de l'acharnement"

Le CEO de Brussels Airlines Bernard Gustin estime que l'attitude de Ryanair, qui multiplie les actions en justice contre l'aide du Fédéral de 19,7 millions d'euros par an à sa compagnie aérienne ainsi qu'à ...

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Space : Data News Newsletter : La fusée explosée contenait du matériel IT d'une entreprise belge .

La fusée explosée contenait du matériel IT d'une entreprise belge

La fusée sans équipage qui a explosé avant-hier durant la nuit lors de son lancement embarquait du matériel d'expérimentation de l'entreprise QinetiQ Space Belgium, installée à Kruibeke, qui fournit de la technologie entre autres à l'organisation aéronautique européenne, l'ESA.

Conservation and Restoration, the Italian way

One of the most important roles the Museum plays is to conserve and protect Italy’s aviation historical heritage. The main task of the Restoration and Maintenance Section responsible for this and made up of highly qualified technical personnel from the Italian Air Force, is to preserve historical objects in their entirety as far as possible through a continuing programme of ordinary maintenance and restoration. Even though it is part of a modern Armed Force, its expert personnel have a background of intimate knowledge and understanding of the arts and crafts involved, learning the trade in the same unique and traditional way as in the old craftsmen’s shops by working alongside older and more experienced tradesmen.

http://www.aeronautica.difesa.it/museo_storico_eng/Pagine/ConservationandRestoration.aspx

Video: "RF-84F Thunderflash - The Predator of the 1950's"

RF-84F Thunderflash - The Predator of the 1950's

by AiirSource

Advances in aviation in the early part of the Jet age made the 1950's and 60's an exciting time to be a part of the fledgling United States Air Force. Master Sergeant Vince De Groot recently did some digging into the history of the mission of the RF-84 Thunderflash and tells us how the ingenuity of U.S. Airman contributed to the unique mission of RF-84 at the time. This 1950's era Republic RF-84 photo reconnaissance aircraft recently went through a significant make over and received a new coat of paint at the Air National Guard paint facility before being placed back on static display. The aircraft was flown by the 174th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron of the Iowa Air Guard in Sioux City, Iowa from 1958 to 1961. The RF-84 "Thunderflash" was the first of the "modern" jets to be specifically designed for photo-reconnaissance. Stand up: Title: Master Sgt Vincent De Groot 185 ARW PA Iowa Air National Guard The RF-84 was one of over a dozen variations of the F-84. The biggest difference in appearance was the addition of the camera payload area here on the nose of the aircraft where the air intake had been, the intakes on the RF model were then moved here to the wings straddling the fuselage. The "tactical" part of RF-84 mission meant pilots would typically find themselves over hostile airspace, flying low and slow...and usually alone. It was a precarious time in the late 1950's to fly photo reconnaissance. America's cold war with the Soviet Union demanded quick reliable intelligence, with both the U.S. and Russian fingers on the nuclear trigger. Throughout history, armies have sought to have the advantage of being able to see the battlefield from above. During the American Civil War, intelligence gatherers used the Balloon Corps, to get a bird's eye view of enemy encampments and capabilities. With powered flight in the early 1900's, British Aviation was used initially as photo reconnaissance. By the middle of the century units like the 174th flew near the speed of sound, higher than mountain peaks, all while taking incredibly detailed photos. After a century of flight the main application of each new advance in military aviation remains the same, that is, primarily to watch the enemy. The Thunderflash was specifically developed for application during the Korean War so when the Air Guard received the RF-84 after the war, in 1958 the aircraft was still relatively new. For the first time the RF-84 pilot used a view finder with camera controls in order to focus on specific targets. Retired Master Sgt. Duane McCallum worked as a photo lab technician at Sioux City where film from the RF-84 was developed: Title: Retired Master Sgt. Duane "Mac" McCallum 174th TFG Photo Lab Technician "Camera repair people got a salvage truck and put a darkroom on it, so that while they are driving to the hanger, they can take the film out, put it in the can, so that by the time they reach the hanger they are ready to bring it up to the photo lab". The change in procedure according to McCullum cut significant time off developing procedures and got the images to the war fighters much more quickly. This was part of how the 174th became the Air Guard's top reconnaissance unit in 1961. Today, fifty years after flying the RF-84 , the 174th is still the active flying unit of the Iowa Air Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing and even though the mission and aircraft have changed numerous times through the years, the rich heritage, pride and ingenuity of its airman continue to bring the kind of value that only the Air Guard can bring to the mission of the Air Force. In Sioux City, Iowa I'm Master Sgt Vince De Groot... Air Force news. Video by Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot | 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard | Date: 11.03.2013

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Le journal de l'aviation : VLM Airlines commande des Superjet et reprend le contrôle de ses activités



La newsletter quotidienne gratuite	Jeudi 30 Octobre 2014

VLM Airlines commande des Superjet et reprend le contrôle de ses activités

Une nouvelle vie s'annonce pour VLM Airlines. La compagnie belge a annoncé le 27 octobre que sa direction avait repris le contrôle et qu'elle comptait faire ...

[vintage-and-warbirds] WW II aircraft recovered from Lake Muskoka

Forwarded message - From: Jeff Rankin-Lowe

WW II aircraft recovered from Lake Muskoka
Northrop Nomad submerged since 1940
Photo Gallery:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/photos/ww-ii-aircraft-recovered-from-lake-muskoka-1.2817390

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The search for the plane was restarted in 2007 by members of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Lost Airmen of Muskoka Project. Using sonar and the expertise of an underwater search and recovery team, Lake Muskoka was searched extensively, but it wasn't until 2010 when divers went down to investigate. (Frederic Pepin/CBC)