Boeing har problemer med B737NG serien - ABC Nyheter / Curt Lewis

Kriserammede Boeing har satt rundt 50 737 NG-fly på bakken grunnet sikkerhetsbekymringer etter at det ble funnet sprekker ved flyets vinger.

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Flyene er satt på bakken etter at USAs luftfartsmyndighet tidlig i oktober beordret at flyene skulle undersøkes grunnet funn av sprekker på fly i Kina.

Til nyhetsbyrået AFP opplyser en talsperson for Boeing at rundt 1.000 fly hittil har bestått inspeksjonen, med «funn» på mindre enn fem prosent, altså rundt 50 fly.

Flyene er en versjon av typen Boeing 737 kalt NG, som er forkortelse for neste generasjon. Boeing planlegger å erstatte NG med MAX-flyene, som alle for tiden er satt på bakken etter de to MAX 8-ulykkene i Indonesia i oktober i fjor og Etiopia i mars der til sammen 346 mennesker mistet livet.

Qantas grounds Boeing 737 plane with crack, inspects others


Qantas has grounded one Boeing 737NG due to a crack and is urgently inspecting 32 others (AFP Photo/Saeed KHAN)

Sydney (AFP) - Australian flag carrier Qantas said Thursday it had grounded one Boeing 737NG due to a structural crack, and was urgently inspecting 32 others for the flaw.

The grounding is the latest safety concern for Boeing, as it reels from two 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people and highlighted problems with the planes' flight handling software.

The US aviation authority this month ordered checks of Boeing 737NG planes that had flown more than 30,000 times.

That came after the company reported the "pickle fork", which helps connect the wing to the fuselage, could be prone to cracking.

Qantas said Thursday it had found the fault in a more lightly used aircraft, one that had recorded fewer than 27,000 flights.

"This aircraft has been removed from service for repair," Qantas said in a statement, adding it had hastened its inspections of 32 other 737NG plans to be completed by Friday.

The announcement by Qantas raised fears the cracking issue could affect newer planes than previously thought, leading to calls for the Australian airline to ground its entire 737 fleet.

"These aircraft should be kept safe on the ground until urgent inspections are completed," an engineers' union representative, Steve Purvinas, said in a statement.

However Qantas described the call to ground its 737 fleet as "completely irresponsible".

"We would never operate an aircraft unless it was completely safe to do so," Qantas head of engineering Chris Snook said.

"Even when a crack is present, it does not immediately compromise the safety of the aircraft."

The FAA initially said Boeing notified the agency of the problem after encountering the issue on a plane in China and that subsequent inspections showed other planes also had cracks.

The NG is a precursor plane to the Boeing 737 MAX, which has been grounded since mid-March following the two deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg faced another round of tough questions on Wednesday from US lawmakers who accused the company of a "lack of candour" over the crashes.

USA og Tyler Rogoway er interessert i det som skjer i Norskehavet nå

One of the participants: Akula Class

The most extensive Russian underwater exercise since the end of the Cold War is currently underway in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. No less than 10 Russian Navy submarines are reported to be involved, eight of which are nuclear powered, according to Norwegian intelligence. 

The massive exercise is thought to include tests of new weapons and stressing of capabilities of individual classes of submarines involved, including long-duration, deeply submerged operations. The exercise is also likely to test U.S. and NATO forces' ability to track Russia's most capable boats as they push through the Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom Gap, better known as the GIUK Gap—a major strategic bottleneck that is closely monitored. If Russian submarines can break through undetected, they have a far better chance of disappearing into the Atlantic to go about their potentially very deadly business without being traced. During a time of war, this can include wreaking havoc on Allied shipping and naval flotillas and executing pinpoint attacks on key land targets. 

Norwegian news outlet NRK, which originally broke the story, states that Norwegian intelligence thinks it has a decent idea of where at least some of the submarines currently are, but this could change as the exercise could last as long as two months. The Barents Observer has the areas listed:

·        Two nuclear submarines are west of the Bear Island, between Svalbard and Finnmark, the northernmost part of mainland Norway.

·        Two submarines are south and east of the Bear Island, guarding the entrance to the eastern part of the Barents Sea.

·        Two Sierra class nuclear submarines are training in the northern part of the Norwegian Sea.

The Sierra II class is among Russia's most capable fast attack submarines, with their titanium hulls capable of withstanding greater depths than their steel counterparts. They are known to be extremely quiet, as well.

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Sierra II class SSN.

Also noted by NRK are the assumed goals of the large-scale drill (translated): 

"The goal for some of the submarines is to get as far out into the Atlantic as possible without being discovered. The entire voyage from the Northern Fleet bases in the Murmansk region has been submerged... Russia's goal is to show that they are able to threaten the US East Coast... Russia wants to say that "this is our sea", we can do this. We are able to reach the United States... They want to test the West's ability to detect and handle this..."

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GIUK Gap map from the Cold War. 

Russian submarines could also flood into the GIUK Gap and the waters off Norway in a defensive posture to keep American submarines and surface combatants from pushing northward during a crisis. This would protect strategic Russian naval ports on the Barents Sea, Russia's ballistic missile boats patrolling the northernmost latitudes and hiding under the polar icecap, and its increasingly strategic territorial holdings in the Arctic.

After decades of atrophy, the U.S. and its allies are slowly rebuilding their anti-submarine warfare capabilities in and around the GIUK Gap. Most notably, the US Navy has bolstered its detachment of P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft that operate out of Iceland. The US Navy has also reactivated the 2nd Fleet and has greatly increased patrols and exercises in the North Atlantic.

Still, if a number of Russian submarines, including some of the country's most elusive types, push south suddenly during the exercise, the U.S. and its allies may be very hard-pressed to keep track of all of them. This all comes at a time when America's own submarine force is overtasked, as well. No matter how powerful a high-end nuclear fast attack submarine is, it can only be in one place at one time, and that place is the pier more often than not. Other U.S. and Allied naval assets with anti-submarine capabilities aren't exactly in great supply either. 

Good news from RAF

There is some good news in terms of extra help with keeping tabs on submarines in the North Atlantic coming in the not so distant future. The United Kingdom received the first of nine Poseidon MRA Mk1 (P-8A) Poseidons today. Once the fleet of aircraft is fully operational, it will plug a long-standing gap in the UK's maritime patrol capability and could help greatly in monitoring and hunting for Russian submarines pushing south through the GIUK Gap.

Forsvarsministeren inviterer til dialogmøter - Regjeringen

Forsvarsministeren vil ha innspill til ny langtidsplan for Forsvaret

Pressemelding | Dato: 30.10.2019

Forsvarsminister Frank Bakke-Jensen vil ha innspill til arbeidet med en ny langtidsplan for forsvarssektoren, og inviterer til dialogmøter i Oslo 12. november og i Tromsø 26. november.

- Når vi skal lage en ny langtidsplan for Forsvaret er det viktig med ulike perspektiver. Jeg inviterer alle de som har en interesse i den nye langtidsplanen til å komme med både skriftlige innspill og delta på dialogmøter, sier forsvarsminister Frank Bakke-Jensen.

Forsvarsminister Frank Bakke-Jensen får fagmilitært råd av forsvarssjef Haakon Bruun-Hanssen. Foto: Torbjørn Kjosvold/Forsvaret

Forsvarssjefen har nylig presentert sitt fagmilitære råd til arbeidet med ny langtidsplan for forsvaret. Interessenter, organisasjoner og andre berørte bes om å komme med skriftlige innspill på det fagmilitære rådet innen fredag 1. november 2019.

Det blir rom for å utdype innspillene på dialogmøter i Oslo og Tromsø, med et innlegg på inntil fem minutter. Møtene vil foregå på dagtid i Oslo (Forsvarsdepartementet) 12. november og i Tromsø (Forskningsparken) 26. november.

Alle som har innspill eller ønsker å delta på et av dialogmøtene bes om å sende en epost til langtidsplan@fd.dep.no

Piper med nydelig maskin - Piper video

VERO BEACH, FL., October 30, 2019 – Piper Aircraft announced today, the next generation M Series aircraft – the M600 SLS, standard equipped with the new HALO™ Safety System – enhancing Safety, Luxury, and Support for one of the world’s leading personal use, Basic Med compliant aircraft. It will now also be the first general aviation aircraft in the world to be certified with Autoland capability.

SAFETY
The HALO™ Safety System is a compilation of innovative technologies unique to the M600 SLS and the Garmin G3000 avionics suite. The system includes Auto-throttle, Emergency Descent Mode, Enhanced Stability and Protection, Surface Watch, Safe Taxi, Flight Stream connectivity and more. However, of greatest significance is the addition of Garmin Autoland – digital technology that safely lands the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport in the event that the pilot is incapacitated.

The Halo system, once engaged either automatically or by a passenger, gains immediate situational awareness and assumes control of all systems necessary to bring you and your passengers safely to the best suited runway. During all phases of flight it communicates with passengers and appropriate air traffic control facilities regarding the new flight plan route and estimated time until landing. Halo continually monitors all aircraft system parameters and real-time external inputs as if the pilot were at the controls. It takes into account runway size and orientation, wind, time, fuel range, glide path and considers weather conditions and terrain en route to the nearest suitable runway. Once Halo has landed the aircraft, the braking system will activate and will bring the aircraft to a full and complete stop. Finally, the engine will shut down and instructions will be provided on how to exit the aircraft.

LUXURY
The M600 SLS raises the bar in Luxury with the addition of the EXP interior package as standard equipment. The interior package was designed with a focus on the personal travel experience and enables the customer to select from sophisticated interior color palettes with custom materials, stitching patterns and contrasting threads. Veneer and trim finishes further enhance the sense of unmatched refinement. Additionally, thoughtfully designed interior options, like two toned leather seats and Alcantara fabric have been added to elevate the passenger experience.

SUPPORT
Ownership of a M600 SLS is backed by an exclusive service program for the first five years of ownership. The Ultimate Care Program includes all scheduled maintenance, as well as hourly and calendar-based inspections.

“The M600 SLS and its HALO™ Safety System with Autoland is the result of an unwavering commitment to safety as well as the desire to evolve our products based on market input, said President and CEO, Simon Caldecott. “The HALO System greatly enhances situational awareness and operational safety through the use of advanced technology and is one the most significant advancements in General Aviation history. The team at Piper Aircraft is proud that we will be first to market with Garmin Autoland, which will ultimately help pave the way for others.”

Certification of the M600 SLS is imminent with deliveries beginning this quarter through the global Piper Dealer network at a price point of $2.994M.

About Piper Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin Autoland The single-engine M-Class series – the M600SLS, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individual’s elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Seneca V, Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100/100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at www.piper.com.

Japans F-15J blir Super Interceptor - Tyler Rogoway

The U.S. government has approved the potential sale of a major upgrade package for a significant portion of Japan's F-15J Eagle fleet that would bring them up to a standard called the Japanese Super Interceptor, or JSI. Jets in this configuration would get new active electronically scanned array radars, improved mission computers, updated electronic warfare suites, and more.

The U.S. State Department approved the sale on Oct. 29, 2019, and the U.S. military's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) subsequently notified Congress and issued a public notice. The possible deal, which covers 98 of the Japan Air Self Defense Force's around 200 F-15Js, has an estimated value of $4.5 billion. It is important to note that this announcement does not automatically mean that the Japanese government will actually proceed with this purchase and that it would also have to negotiate the final terms of any relevant contracts. That being said, Japan has been publicly looking to upgrade at least a portion of its F-15J fleet for over a year and 2previous reports have already indicated the country's preference for many of the systems described in the DSCA announcement, including Raytheon's AN/APG-82(V)1 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and BAE Systems' AN/ALQ-239 Digital Electronic Warfare System (DEWS).

GA havari i USA - ASN

Date:	29-OCT-2019
Time:	11:00
Type:	Cessna 414A Chancellor
Owner/operator:	Warbird Associates Inc
Registration:	N959MJ
C/n / msn:	414A0471
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:	Woodbridge township, Colonia, NJ -    United States of America
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Leesburg Executive Airport, VA (JYO/KJYO)
Destination airport:	Linden Airport, NJ (LDJ/KLDJ)

Narrative:
A Cessna 414A Chancellor (RAM mod.) crashed into houses in Woodbridge township, Colonia, New Jersey. At least three were set on fire and the aircraft was destroyed.
The pilot didn't survived the crash.

Betydelig lavere pris for F-35 de neste årene - Regjeringen

Betydelig prisreduksjon for våre nye F-35 kampfly de neste årene

Pressemelding | Dato: 29.10.2019

En ny avtale mellom det flernasjonale programkontoret for F-35 og flyprodusenten Lockheed Martin medfører at enhetsprisen for de norske F-35 kampflyene går ned med om lag 10 prosent. – Enhetsprisen for F-35 ligger dermed under våre tidligere prognoser. Kostnadsreduserende tiltak, gode forhandlinger og samarbeid i et partnerskap viser nå resultater. Det er veldig positivt og styrker vår tillit til anskaffelsen, sier forsvarsminister Frank Bakke-Jensen.

– Kampflyene leveres på tid, med bedre ytelse enn forventet og med en lavere enhetspris enn planlagt, sier forsvarsministeren.

Den gjennomsnittlige enhetsprisen for de neste 18 kampflyene Norge vil få levert i de tre neste årene blir på om lag 81,6 mill. amerikanske dollar. Flyene som landet på Ørlandet i september i år hadde enhetspris på 90,2 mill. amerikanske dollar.

Frank Bakke-Jensen Foto: Sturlason, UD

Lavere enhetspriser på våre neste kampfly

Gjennom forhandlingene det flernasjonale partnerskapet har gjennomført med Lockheed Martin og Pratt & Whitney har vi oppnådd betydelig lavere enhetspriser enn det som var estimert. De norske flyene er om lag 1,5 mill. dollar dyrere enn de amerikanske kampflyene. Dette skyldes installasjon av norsk programvare, norske merker på flyene, samt at de norske flyene har bremseskjerm.

Kontrakten omfatter til sammen 478 F-35 kampfly for produksjonsserie 12, 13 og 14. 18 av disse flyene er norske. Verdien på kontrakten er om lag på 34 mrd. dollar. Norge fikk gjennom behandlingen av Prop. 1 S (2015-2016) samt Prop. 1 S (2016-2017) fullmakt til å bestille produksjonsseriene 12-14 som en samlet bestilling i den hensikt å redusere enhetsprisen for flyene.

– Jeg er veldig fornøyd med at vi i forhandlinger sammen med våre partnerland har klart å oppnå målet om å kutte enhetskostnadene på kampflyene ytterligere. Dette viser fordelen ved å være del av et stort partnerskap, sier Bakke-Jensen.

Illustrasjonsbilde: Et norsk F-35 kampfly landet for første gang på Rygge flystasjon 17. september 2019. Foto: Onar Digernes Aase. Forsvaret

Utvikling av prisene over tid

De første flyene Norge fikk levert i 2015 hadde en enhetspris på 114,1 mill. amerikanske dollar og flyene som landet på Ørlandet i september i år hadde enhetspris på 90,2 mill. dollar. De norske enhetsprisene for de tre produksjonsseriene utgjør i gjennomsnitt 81,6 mill. dollar. Prisen omfatter fly og motor.

I november 2017 landet de tre første F-35 kampflyene på norsk jord. Til sammen har Norge nå mottatt 22 F-35. Av disse opererer 15 fly fra Ørland, mens sju fly er stasjonert på Luke Air Force Base i USA til utdanningsformål. Forsvaret forventes å oppnå sin første operative evne med F-35 innen utgangen av 2019. I 2022 overtar F-35 NATO-oppdraget Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) fra F-16, der kampfly skal stå på kontinuerlig beredskap fra Evenes. I 2025 vil F-35 være fullt ut operative.