Gildas Garnier

#Aerospace in Région Pays de la Loire ? I get often the question ... but yes, even being less iconic and not spontaneously identified as Aerospace ecosystems as are the regions of Toulouse or Hamburg, a strong Aerospace industry exist in the region PDL, where industrial expertises are also fueled and cross-fertilised from other leading industries, such as the Naval Ship building, Marine Renewable Energy, etc. To fulfil the industry high-demanding expertise, numerous engineering schools and innovation hubs are completing this regional picture, while the region is also very attractive from quality of life and national / international connections point of views ... For those interested, please have a look at the attached infographic, rapidly made out of a great leaflet issued June 2023 by the regional trade agency, Solutions&co (ie most probably for the International Paris Air Show, last year) Btw, for english readers, I will seek if an English version exist ... The link is also indicated as 1rst comment Poke and thanks to Gonzague MANNESSIER, Sophie Riand and their colleagues ... Hicham Benaziz, Eric GRELIER / Samia Soultani, Laure Michaud, Jean-François REYNOUARD, Neopolia / Neopolia Aerospace Cluster, Pôle EMC2, ...

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Aviation Energy and Decarbonization - on YouTube The Plenary Lecture on Aviation Energy and Decarbonization that I gave to the ICAS meeting on September 9 is now available online - https://lnkd.in/eN-N9wam. As I posted last week, I had the honor of giving a plenary lecture to the 34th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS) in Florence, Italy. In it, I used the Boeing Cascade Climate Impact Model (https://lnkd.in/efvvBdMM) to examine different paths aviation could take to get to net zero. I start the lecture with a summary of the challenges facing aviation in terms of reducing climate impacts. The aviation industry is utilizing a decarbonization strategy based on better airplanes, more efficient operations, sustainable energy, and offsets and removals. The majority of the lecture is focused on sustainable energy as efficiency alone cannot get us to zero. This is in spite of the fact that today's fleet of aircraft is as efficient as a modern hybrid electric car (58 passenger-miles per gallon in 2019), and we are doing much to get to 100 passenger-miles per gallon by 2050. The portion of the lecture on sustainable energy starts with conventional jet fuel as it is a critical component of the safe, reliable, and efficient global air transport system we have today. I then discuss the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) along with the challenges we are facing in scaling them up. When thinking about SAF, it is important to consider the different types of SAF. I categorize SAF based on four broad feedstock types to better understand where we are today and the potential to achieve substantial growth in the future. I also discuss efforts in Boeing to enable the use of 100% SAF and the importance of aromatic compounds. I then consider electricity and hydrogen as aviation fuels. Batteries could power aviation over relatively short distances thus helping to decarbonize urban and regional aviation. Hydrogen has long been of interest as an aviation fuel with efforts focused on overcoming challenges from the aircraft design perspective. In this lecture, I discuss some of the challenges that need to be overcome from infrastructure and geopolitical perspectives. I conclude the lecture with the work we are doing in Boeing to address the climate impacts of persistent contrails. The key message in my lecture is that aviation decarbonization requires us to solve a system of systems problem that goes well beyond aerospace. It's a challenging problem that requires experts coming together from a wide range of disciplines covering aerospace, energy, infrastructure, policy, among many others. I also used the lecture as an opportunity to highlight the future direction of Cascade. I would also like to thank the incredible team that helped assemble the lecture - Neil Titchener, Bridget Boland, Jamie Abel, Addison Salzman, and Ellen E. Curious to hear what others think.

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Airbus CEO, Guillaume Faury, Pushes for Strategic Collaboration to Secure Europe's Prosperous Future in Aerospace, Defense, and Space Sectors Faury is committed to shaping the future of aerospace, defense & space sectors for Europe's prosperity. His vision emphasises strengthening security & sovereignty through strategic collaboration & large-scale projects, essential for maintaining competitiveness against global powers like the US, China, & India. He believes Europe is at a critical juncture, with the need to focus on achieving scale and competitiveness. While Europe possesses the necessary technologies to lead, these aspects are crucial for stimulating economic growth and sustaining strategic industries. In aviation, Airbus has risen as a global leader in commercial aviation, a testament to EU ambition. The current challenge is navigating the carbon transition, where maintaining leadership requires developing competitive, decarbonised solutions. He said we could end up building a decarbonised aircraft, and be non-competitive - we cannot afford to build the best aircraft to decarbonise but not make business sense. Aviation is in the 4th wave of aircraft development, with the Green Deal in Europe, & is looking to the right conditions for success. He is absolutely convinced 'if we don't decarbonise aviation-it will be in a very difficult place'. The challenges and strategies of Airbus in balancing competitiveness and decarbonization in the aviation industry. Airbus prioritises #safety as its primary concern, followed by long-term #decarbonisation efforts, as this is essential for aviation's future. The company aims to develop aircraft that consume less fuel and supports using sustainable aviation fuels, though these are currently more expensive than traditional jet fuels. Airbus advocates for global cooperation & establishing a Level Playing Field for decarbonisation similar to post-WWII aviation safety standards. Despite regional differences in definitions & mandates, there is a consensus among major global players on the importance of #decarbonisation. He responds to a question on defense procure't in the EU, noting the trend of buying domestically, as seen in the US & China, as a key to secure sovereignty in defense. He highlights the importance of the North Atlantic ecosystem, which exemplifies interconnected supplychains, urging the maintenance & fostering of healthy competition & cooperation across geopolitical lines. As geopolitical tensions rise, he stresses maintaining strong ties, especially through NATO, is vital for stability & mutual growth. Ultimately, he asserts that A&D, and space are not merely optional but essential pillars for Europe's future security, connectivity, & mobility. Decisive, coordinated actions among governments & institutions required to fully harness Europe's potential & secure a prosperous, resilient future. #Europe #Aviation #Defence #Sustainability #Defense NATO #SustainableAviation #Productivity

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Safran is investing in its global MRO network with the construction of a state-of-the-art "Module Factory" at Brussels Airport. The 11,000+ square meter facility, set to open in mid-2027, will focus on LEAP engine module maintenance and boost capacity to 1,200 shop visits annually by 2028. The facility will create 220 new jobs, bringing the total workforce to 570. It will feature advanced automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies, and operate on 100% renewable energy, making it a carbon-neutral site with solar panels and circular heating systems. Arnaud Feist Nicolas Potier Bénédicte BONNET Franck BERGAMASCO Christophe Poulain Jean-Hugues COUSIN Sandrine Lacorre Jorge Salvador Ramirez Ramos France Crouilbois Frédéric Thomas Saad JEMAL Yannick Courtot Denis Diogo Benjamin Nowaczyk Jean Claude Delen Sam Quintelier Jose R. Duro Alexane Allinckx Aline Alsteens Samuel Speltdoorn Erik Varwijk Jan Van de Reyd Christel Vandenhouten #Safran #MRO #aircraftengines #LEAPengines #aircraftmaintenance #sustainability #greenaviation #renewableenergy #mrofacility #futureofaviation #BrusselsAirport #aerospaceengineering #mroservices #mronetwork #aviationgrowth #newfacility #enginemaintenance #technology #innovation #mrobt #mrobtnews Read the full story here 👉: https://lnkd.in/dptgJm2C

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Airbus Negotiates Daher Acquisition in Aerostructures - Airbus has initiated negotiations with Daher, a French aerospace company, for the potential acquisition of aerostructures subassembly activities related to the A320 family near Nantes, France. This move aligns with Airbus’s strategy to streamline its supply chain and strengthen its position in the aerostructures market. - https://lnkd.in/dQgkzFN2

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[#PressRelease] At #EuropeanRotors24 Safran Helicopter Engines and Milestone Aviation have signed a framework agreement to simplify the transition of Safran-powered aircraft between lessees and ensure Milestone has access to best-in-class asset management services. As part of the agreement, Milestone will continue to promote Safran’s Support-by-the-Hour program to its lessees, which protects residual value, controls engine maintenance costs, eliminates cash peaks and offers a wide variety of technical expertise options. Cédric Goubet, CEO of Safran Helicopter Engines, said: “We are delighted with this increasingly solid relationship with Milestone, a major lessor in the helicopter industry. This agreement will streamline the transfer of helicopters, bring a great deal of added value to Milestone’s activities and support their Safran-powered fleet, as well as reinforce our by-the-hour services in direct support of the end-users.” #EuropeanRotors24 #SafranHelicopterEngines #SafranOnBoard

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If you want to have a fun view of the progress of our welding process, do not hesitate to read the posts of Lucie Nguyen, Thomas Wirtz. #KVE #DAHER #EXPERTS #WELDING

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Aerospace Industry and Innovation Day ✈️ International Civil Aviation Organization's European and North Atlantic office brought together 35 of its Directors General of Civil Aviation in Toulouse this week, and ATR proudly represented the vibrant spirit of regional aviation. Hosted by Airbus and GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales, the Aerospace Industry and Innovation Day aimed to foster knowledge sharing and discussions on the latest advancements in the industry, with a special focus on decarbonisation. Our CEO, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, conveyed ATR's pioneering vision, emphasizing our commitment to #innovation, industry transformation, and reimagining the way we travel. Our goal is clear: to ensure a promising future for generations to come. ✔️ ATRs are not concepts but a proven reality! The ATR -600 series, with an impressive track record of 36 million flight hours, stands as the regional aircraft with the lowest emissions on the market today, emitting a remarkable 45% less CO2 than regional jets of similar size. It has become the preferred choice for airlines, communities, and economies seeking responsible connectivity. ✔️ Imagine the impact: Replacing all regional jets currently operating in Europe on routes below 500NM with ATRs would result in a colossal 33% reduction in CO2 emissions. ✔️ As we strive to be 100% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) ready by next year, we are also actively exploring a more disruptive aircraft concept—the ATR EVO. This medium-term solution aims to significantly reduce emissions in regional aviation without compromising on accessibility and versatility, which are indispensable to the communities relying on our aircraft. Join us on our innovation journey and discover how ATR is shaping the future of low-emission aviation 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqEd_JGZ

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Tony Dos Santos, The Luso-Belgian In Front Of The Ariane 6 Rocket "My main objective is to ensure that all phases of the launch campaign run smoothly and safely", said Tony dos Santos, who has worked at the European Space Agency (ESA), responsible for certifying the flight, and since 2014, to Lusa. in the Ariane 6 project. In practice, the engineer born and raised in Belgium, but son of Portuguese parents, will "coordinate all launch activities", including controlling the preparation of flight monitoring systems, post-flight evaluation and confirmation of flight parameters. satellites that will follow on board, such as data communications, location, security and meteorological systems. One of the satellites that Ariane will transport and place in orbit is ISTSat-1, a nanosatellite built by students and professors from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) that will be used to test the viability of these devices for detecting planes in remote areas. In the inaugural launch of Ariane 6, crucial to certify the rocket for commercial flights, to be operated by the French company Arianespace, which built it, other Portuguese are involved, namely two integrated in the communications teams, one in organizing the analysis of test data and another linked to the rocket’s mechanical systems. Tony dos Santos explained that Ariane 6, successor to Ariane 5, on which he worked and which made its last flight in July 2023, will ensure "Europe's autonomous and guaranteed access to space", enabling it to "comply with all its missions in scientific research, strategic initiatives, economic growth, maintaining international space collaborations and sustaining Europe's technological leadership". According to the mission manager, the new range of European rockets was built to have "much greater versatility and significantly reduced costs", allowing the rate of launches into space to be doubled. After the maiden flight, Tony dos Santos will oversee all updates that need to be made to the new rocket before the second flight, scheduled to take place by the end of the year. Today, the first launch of Ariane 6, from the European space base, in Kourou, French Guiana, is scheduled for between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm (Lisbon time). As technical manager of the Kourou base, Tony dos Santos followed the construction of the launch platform for the new rocket. At ESA he is involved in energy transition initiatives, studying the recovery of rocket modules and exploring the possibility of manned flights from French Guiana. He lives in Kourou, lived in Paris, where he worked at the extinct French company Aérospatiale, was born, grew up and completed his studies in Belgium, "only visiting Portugal on vacation". "I have dual nationality, Belgian and Portuguese. You know... Portuguese chameleons", he joked. https://ift.tt/uQvMTfP

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[#PressRelease 📢] During Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to France, and in the presence of Safran CEO Olivier Andriès and #GDAT Group Chairman Peter Jiang, Safran Helicopter Engines has signed support-by-the-hour contracts with GDAT, to support the #Makila engines powering its fleet of Airbus #H225 helicopters, as well as the #Arrano engines powering GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) #H160 helicopters to be operated by GDAT, which will shortly enter service. These two SBH®*-type contracts cover in-service support and #MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) for 140 Arrano 1A and Makila 2A1 engines.

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The first flight of Ariane 6 will have three phases, each of which will demonstrate the launcher’s various abilities: Phase 1 (events 1-5): From ground to orbit The first phase of Ariane 6’s flight will launch the rocket off Earth and into space with the thrust from the main stage powered by the Vulcain engine together with the force from the two powerful P120C boosters. Phase 1 includes the separation of the main stage from the upper stage and the first boost of the upper stage’s Vinci engine, which inserts it and its passengers into an elliptical orbit 300 by 700 km above Earth. Phase 2 (events 6-9): Upper stage reignition and satellite deployment The next phase is when Ariane 6’s newest feature is put to the test: reignition of the upper stage. In phase 2, the Vinci engine will re-fire, changing Ariane 6’s orbit from elliptical to circular. This will be followed by the deployment of the rocket’s eight satellites and the activation of its five onboard experiments. Phase 3 (events 9-12): Tech demos, deorbiting and capsule separation The final phase in Ariane 6’s inaugural flight will be to push the cryogenic upper stage to its limits and validate its ability to perform under microgravity conditions. The final phase will initiate the controlled deorbit of the upper stage back through Earth’s atmosphere over the South Pacific ‘NEMO point’, to prevent it from becoming space debris. Moments later, the two reentry capsules onboard will separate from the upper stage, and all three will make their safe descent back home. CREDIT: ESA #spaceeducation #spaceexploration #rockets #esa Learn More: https://lnkd.in/df3-BXvz

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With Defense Beacon clients be the first to know !! Thales Defence Belgium is set to initiate the qualification process for integrating its FZ275 MOD.4 LGR laser-guided rockets (an operational range of up to 8 km), into Airbus Helicopters H225M multi-role helicopter. During this process, approximately 80 guided rockets are expected to be fired. According to Defense Beacon, this initiative is for a #NATO customer, likely the Hungarian armed forces, which has already received eight of the 16 helicopters ordered. The Hungarian special operations forces will equip six of these helicopters with the HForce weapons package, developed specifically for the Hungarian air force, featuring 20mm machine guns, rocket pods, and ATGMs for future integration. Upon completion of integration trials, the final end-user will receive a total order of 1,000 FZ275 MOD.4 LGR laser-guided rockets equipped with FZ71 warheads. This integration will significantly enhance the H225M's ability to engage targets with pinpoint accuracy. Additionally, it will enable FZ275 potential sales to other NATO H225M operators , such as France and, from 2028, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, as well as international users of the H225M, including Singapore, Kuwait, the UAE, and Indonesia. Furthermore, Thales has recently tested a new Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) firing capability with its 68mm induction laser-guided rockets (RGL) under the DGA-funded Defense Technology Project “Study of a Direct Fire and Beyond Line-of-Sight firing capability for the 68mm rocket integrated on a land carrier.” This new algorithm extends the rocket's effective range while maintaining metric accuracy on impact. If you're in the munition or missile field, stay informed and connected. Join our industry clients to enjoy exclusive updates and insights. #FZ275, #H225M, #68mm, #rocket, #missile, #munition, #DirectFire, #BLOS, #LOS, #firing, #laser, #guided, #LGR, #Hungary. #HForce, #weapons, #ATGM, #ATGM, #Helicopter, #warhead, #antitank,

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Could COMAC challenge the Airbus/Boeing duopoly? Find out in this insightful article by AeroTime columnist Rodrigue Trano and share your thoughts in the comments!

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👉 🇮🇹This week at #ICAS2024, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion on aircraft concepts and demonstrators contributing to shape the future of a carbon neutral aviation. During this session, Karim MOKADDEM and Glenn Llewellyn from Airbus Aircraft and Gabriele Teofili from ZeroAvia presented concepts and technologies for potential applications to regional or short-medium range aircraft segments and expected benefits (in terms of delta fuel burn, reduced non-CO2 emissions, etc.) to have a measurable impact on future commercial aviation. They presented aircraft concepts powered either with Sustainable Aviation Fuels or Hydrogen and the associated challenges (production, cost, infrastructure). Below are quotes and takeaways from panel participants, who also turn out to be Clean Aviation members: 1️⃣ Karim MOKADDEM, HO Airbus Commercial Research & Technology, Airbus Aircraft: "The next generation of short- and medium-range aircraft will probably be... a completely new aircraft. It will fly with new #engines #wing technologies delivering an improved performance, will use 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (#SAF) and will include a certain level of electrification among other innovations. The challenge now is the #integration of these new technologies and their interdependencies. In other words, we must work out how these new technologies will interact with one another." 2️⃣ Glenn Llewellyn, Head of ZEROe Pre-Programme Airbus Aircraft: "While we continue studying hydrogen aircraft technologies, our work is currently focused on the maturation of fuel cell technologies and the development of liquid storage devices in preparation of future validation in flight. Also, non-CO2 effects emitted by hydrogen-powered engines are another area where we do a lot of #testing, mainly because there are very few data available on hydrogen contrails." 3️⃣ Gabriele Teofili, Managing Director UK ZeroAvia: "We are developing engines that run on #hydrogen to generate electricity and power aircraft without #emissions. For us, hydrogen-electric technology is THE long-term solution. We completed our 13th flight test in July! An essential step towards #certification." Clean Aviation pursues the objectives to integrate and demonstrate technological innovations such as the ones presented during this panel to decrease net-greenhouse gas emissions down to a minimum of 86% thanks to an improved efficiency of no less than 30% from aircraft technological innovations at aircraft level and the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Hydrogen. The revised Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda recently adopted by the Governing Board of Clean Aviation outlines the approach to ensure that the technological industrial readiness of innovations achieved by 2030 (up to TRL 6) can support the launch of disruptive new products and services for an entry into service by 2035.   👏 Thanks a lot for these very forward-looking discussions.

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"If your dreams don't scare you, They Are Not Big enough." – Muhammad Ali Dreams are what drive us forward, even if they come with risks and challenges. For me, leaving Airbus after 8 years as an aerospace engineer—while raising two young children—to start a 3.5-year training to become a patent attorney was one of the boldest decisions of my life. My goal? To combine my engineering expertise with legal knowledge and become the best sparring partner for inventors. Joining Lilium was the realization of that dream. As a patent attorney and aerospace engineer, I was able to support groundbreaking innovations while staying deeply connected to my technical roots. For me, the circle had closed—combining my passion for aviation with my new expertise in intellectual property. It was a unique and intense journey, and while it came with risks, I can say with all my heart: I don’t regret a single moment. I gained invaluable experiences, worked on cutting-edge technology, and—most importantly—made lifelong friends. Even though Lilium’s story has come to an end in a heartbreaking way, I firmly believe that life is too short not to live your dreams and give them everything you’ve got. This mindset may not guarantee immediate success, but in the long run, it will always pay off. To all Lilians, and in the words of Daniel Wiegand: "We have left our traces in the history of aviation." That is something no one can take away from us! Now, I have the honor of being responsible for managing the transition of Lilium’s intellectual property. I will give my absolute best to ensure the value of this work is preserved and honored. As one chapter closes, I look forward to dreaming new dreams. 🚀 #DreamBig #Innovation #ElectricAviation #eVTOL #Lilium #IP #NewBeginnings

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