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They threatened and fulfilled. Ryanair has left or reduced its operations in seven Spanish cities, leaving semi -vaiors some airports in our country or, directly, eliminating more than half of the routes that came out from them. Now, the exit and without a company that occupies the hole left by the Low Cost Irish, we already know the impact. I set up. They announced it in January of this year. Ryanair made his bags and sought routes, in his opinion, more profitable than the Spanish. In total, 800,000 places less this summer, the closure of its activity in two Spanish cities and a reduction of its operations in five other cities. Specifically, 12 routes that suppose 18% of the company’s activity in our country. Jerez and Valladolid have fired Of the flights offered by the company and in Vigo, Santiago, Zaragoza, Asturias and Santander the operations between 5% (Santander) and 61% (Vigo) have been reduced. The reasons. “Despite the decision of the Spanish government in 2021 to freeze rates at airports until 2026, Aena has tried to increase rates every year and more accentuated in Spanish regional airports, where traffic is maintained below the levels prior to the Covid crisis,” with these words Ryanair explained its march. The decision also described it as “completely avoidable” and stressed that it would be “devastating for regional connectivity, employment and tourism in Spain.” That is, Ryanair directly pointed to the government and Aena rates that are charged for the maintenance of airports. The reasons? Despite Ryanair’s explanations, other reasons float in the air. The most obvious is that Fine of 107.78 million euros that the government has applied to Ryanair for its regulations regarding hand luggage has been decisive in the succession of events. The company’s own CEO, Michael O’Leary, He came to qualify as “clown” To the Minister of Consumption, Pablo Bustinduy. That fine is controversial because For consumption there is no doubt that a cabin suitcase is “essential” to travel. Ryanair defends himself saying that European regulations do not clearly specify what the measures of the “essential” bulk that must be embarked should be. Therefore, they ensure that the government is financially punishing the company for no reason. And justice does not end up being clear. Even in Spain, Ryanair has received favorable and opposite sentences in litigation related to the hand suitcase and the collection of it when it comes to what is popularly known as a cabin troley. Aena’s rates, therefore, seem only the excuse to break the routes. Its impact. In his march, Ryanair knew where he could hurt. He has left behind airports with very little activity, which means the closure of many routes that had the foreigner. Now, many citizens have to travel to Madrid, Barcelona and other large cities to take flights outside Spain. The most affected airport is Valladolid, where 63.2% of its passengers have vanished, according to data collected by Aena. It is the most affected city of the previous list. Together added 779,226 passengers in April, for the 871,070 passengers of the same month of last year. And that specifies in the economic environment, which Holy Week has been held in that period, which adds extra passengers (last year it was held in March). In total, 92,000 passengers have been lost in the sum of all airports and, according to Expansion75% of these operations correspond to trips offered by Ryanair. Zaragoza grows. Of the cities where Ryanair has reduced its operations, only Zaragoza manages to grow Regarding the month of April 2024. Its traffic grew by 13.6% despite the fact that the company had announced the withdrawal of 20% of the operations on the soil. Contrast with any other city that has reduced its operations to a greater or lesser extent. Jerez has lost 25% of passengers and Santiago 16.8%. In Santander, the decrease in passengers has been minimal with a 0.3% fall and in Asturias it has been contained in 1.7% decrease. In spite of everything, the average in reducing operations has been 10%. And in the future? Who knows. Because Ryanair continues to tension the rope And only a few weeks ago that he threatened to continue withdrawing routes if from Aena they do not yield to his demands regarding airport rates. A declaration of intentions of which Aena defends himself ensuring that these are very low in regional airports, almost testimonial. The truth is that Ryanair has operated, Also in Spainwith regional aid disguised as advertising campaigns which has allowed him to hold routes that were not filled. In his march he has applied that same strategy On routes that, for example, have Morocco as destination And in which nobody is traveling. Photo | Marty Sakin In Xataka | The great secret of Ryanair’s success is that he does not earn money to fly: he does so squeezing you in everything else

Replacing the Air Force One has become a nightmare for the US. Qatar wants to fix it with a “flying palace”

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Air Force One. Few names have more strength than that of the US presidential plane. Ha star filmsis one of the official air transport of the United States (Next to the Nightwatch prepared for the ‘End of the world‘) And it is a strength with wings that has become an iconic vehicle. I had to renew it, and Trump is going to get out “free” The reason? ABC News affirms that the new Air Force One would be a gift by Qatar’s royal family. Trump does not deny it and is a cocktail that has set fire to US politics. Even to the most related to the president. It was renewal. He Boeing VC-25 It is the current presidential plane. It has been in service of the 35 -year -old and, although the airplanes usually have a long useful life, maintenance costs began to be unprofitable. In January 2015, the Air Force announced that they had already chosen which plane to work for the new Air Force One: the Boeing 747-8. Known as VC-25Bthe Air Force organized with Boeing an agreement to buy two 747-8 that were never delivered to a Russian airline that had gained, and thus some money was saved because it is not just buying them: also adapt them with the necessary equipment and security and create an adequate hangar. The current Air Force One Trump negative. In December 2016, before entering the White House for his first term, Donald Trump already showed his disagreement with the price of the program. Boeing is building a new Air Force One 747 for future presidents, but the costs are out of control, more than 4,000 million dollars. Cancel the order! tweeted The tycoon. The Boeing 747-8 entered into service at the beginning of the last decade and was a modernized generation, with both technological and aerodynamic improvements that, in addition, was one of the longest passenger aircraft in the world. In addition, it is of American manufacture, so it was a clear option for the new presidential plane. It was estimated that it would go into service in 2024, but delays and other problems have prolonged the operation up to, at least2027. And that is where Qatar’s royal family can change the rules of the game. A “flying palace” gift. This week, Trump will begin his state travel carousel. As happened in his previous term, Saudi Arabia will be his first destination, followed by Qatar and Arab Emirates. It is one Logic choice Due to the interest shared both in economics (they invest billions in the purchase of American weapons) and geopolitics (US bases in the region, keys to Asian domination), but apart from those treatment, Trump can return with a new presidential plane under his arm. As we read in NBCDifferent sources suggest that Trump will accept a luxurious Boeing 747-8 as a gift by the Royal Family of Qatar. One of the sources consulted by the American media is one of the White House officials, who admitted that it is true that Qatar has offered to donate a plane to the defense department, but that it is not something that will be accepted during the president’s visit. From the Catarí press department, they have been somewhat more concrete: “The possible transfer of an aircraft for temporary use such as Air Force One is currently being considered between the Ministry of Defense of Catar and the US Department of Defense, but the matter remains reviewed by the respective legal departments, and a decision has not yet been made.” Reactions. This is something that has not taken long to explode in the American political sphere. Democratic representatives have loaded Against the decision, asking for investigations on what they have described as a “flying scam” or as “the most valuable gift ever granted to a president by a foreign government.” Because we are talking about a vehicle of about 300/4 billion dollars, and there are those who have thrown sarcasm, such as Senator Chuck Schumer. “Nothing says ‘America first’ like an Air Force One sponsored by Qatar. It is not just a bribe, it is a luxury foreign influence with extra space for the legs,” Comment In X. Bernie Sanders has gone somewhat further, describing the movement as something “ridiculously corrupt” and “blatantly unconstitutional.” It is not bribery. Critics They assure which is something that must be presented and approved in Congress, because it is the practice to be followed by the Emoluments clause of the Constitution. This prohibits the president and other federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments without the approval of Congress, but the turn is that it would not be a gift to Trump, but to the Department of Defense. A former official of the Department of Justice spoke with NBC anonymously, commenting that bribe Trump is committed to total transparency. ” Trump himself has commented The following in its Truth social network, qualifying Qatar 747-8 as an Air Force One of Transition: “The fact that the Department of Defense receives a totally free gift from a 747 plane to temporarily replace the 40 -year -old Air Force One, in a very public and transparent transaction, annoys the corrupt Democrats so much that insist that we pay it, at the price of gold. The Democrats are world -class losers! Maga!” And after the mandate … Same Leavitt statements for ABC Newsmedium that states that White House lawyers consider that it is “legally permissible” to accept the donation of the plane due to the alleged small print of the agreement: the Catarí government will donate it to the Department of Defense to use it as Air Force One, but before the end of the president’s mandate in 2029, the plane will be donated again: to its presidential library. In this way, Trump can continue to use it as a private plane when he leaves the position. Of course, this is also controversial and organisms that fight for responsibility and ethics in Washington have shouted in … Read more

His future Baza will be in two key cards that promise to change air combat

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Imagining a combat plane of the future is not difficult. The difficult thing is to build it. That is precisely the ambition behind the storm: a sixth generation hunt that does not intend to resemble current airplanes, but to rewrite how air combat is understood. The project, promoted by United Kingdom, Italy and Japan within the framework of Global Combat Air Program GCAP, does not pursue only a technical evolution. It is a declaration of intentions on technological sovereignty and defense. Tempest is not a simple new generation hunting. The Royal Air Force defines it as “The heart and mind connected to an air combat system”, Able to integrate sensors, weapons and data into a single operating flow. In other words, the Tempest is not only a platform with wings, but the center of command of a swarm of technologies that communicate with each other to make decisions faster. The future hunt seeks to act as the tactical brain of an operation. That translates into a series of simple requirements. One of the most important is autonomy. As explained in the official podcast of the programthe storm aspires to reach a “really extreme” range, wide enough to cross the Atlantic without reposting. At the moment it is an objective under study, not a closed requirement. This autonomy would seek to allow prolonged operations without depending on cistern aircraft, in scenarios where to enter and leave the enemy territory is less challenging. The other key requirement is load capacity. The objective, according to the words of the director of the Team of Requirements and conceptualization of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense, is that it exceeds that of the F-35even reaching Duplicate your total armament capacity. There is no precise figure on the table. What is safe is the ambition to turn the Tempest into a platform that integrates not only more missiles, but also advanced and electronic war sensors, without compromising its stealth profile. The hunting that wants to be brain, muscle and network From the beginning, the design of the Tempest revolves around the idea of ​​a digital ecosystem. BAE Systems, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce and MBDA are working on technologies that are not limited to fuselage. The program is structured around systems such as Isanke (Integrated sensors and non -kinetic effects) and ICS (communications), that will form an intelligent network between fightersdrones and other assets of the battlefield. The goal is for the pilot to have more information, more context and more reaction options than any adversary. An F-35 Florida (left), render of the storm (right) All this requires power. Propulsion power, but also electric. As explained Rolls-Roycethe new propulsion system Not only will the plane movebut it will generate sufficient electricity to feed advanced sensors, electronic war systems and, probably, Laser weapons. The architecture will be open, modular and prepared to receive updates over time, something key in an environment where military technology changes every few years. Manufacturing tasks of the main structure (left), motor tests (right) That approach also moves to the manufacturing process. The project is betting on digital engineering techniques, automation, real -time modeling and simulation by digital twins. The technology demonstrator, which is already built in Warton, will serve to validate all that approach. According to BAE Systems datamore than half of its structural weight, including fuselage and wings, is already in production. In addition, the British Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Part of technological development includes experimental recycling of tornado aircraft components. The so -called project ‘Tornado 2 Tempest‘He managed to successfully print pieces such as a nose cone and blades for a test engine. This is a proof of concept that seeks to reduce costs, minimize the dependence of critical metals and explore new manufacturing paths with lighter and more resistant materials. To all this is added the human factor. More than 2,500 people already work in the program in the United Kingdom. Many of them are young engineers trained within the Generation Tempest initiative. As technological advances and international alliances are added, the Tempest ceases to be a concept to become a tangible reality. The expectations are high and we will have to wait to know if they are met. Everything indicates that it will be a hunt very different from everything known. Images | GCAP In Xataka | The F-35 and the US ballistic missiles need the key component of a magnet. The problem is that it was “Made in China”

We already know where the microplastics get the lettuce that you eat in the salad: from the air

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At this point of 2025, the idea that everything (Absolutely everything) It is full of microplastics. Plants are no exception; nor, of course, the vegetables we consume. The matter is that, for a long time, we have assumed that these compounds entered them through roots, soil and water. It is not exactly like that. No? And where do they come from? Well, a few days ago a Chinese research group published in the magazine ‘Nature’ The first solid evidence that supports the idea that one of the main routes for these microplastics is air. And it is in a lot of environments: Tianjin scientists collected all kinds of leaves, herbs and vegetables of urban and rural environments. In all, they found plastic particles in the foliar fabric. In the most polluted sites, concentrations of up to 10,000 nanograms per gram of dry weight. Above all, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS). And where do they enter? That is something that is yet to be confirmed, but everything seems to sign up for stomata (small openings formed by cells) and cutt it (a membrane covered by insoluble waxes, “Ideal for absorbing microplastics“). Once inside, the compounds move inside the plants using the vascular beam, are distributed by different tissues and accumulate in hair structures called ‘trichomes’, a kind of fitological ‘sinks’. A big problem … The Chinese study demonstrates that accumulated absorption and accumulation of atmospheric microplastics It is generalized. But there are keys that help us better understand the circulation of these compounds: for example, that the outdoor plants had between 10 and 100 times more pet than those grown in greenhouse. And that the efficiency of the absorption of the leaves is extremely low (around 0.05%); That is why this route has been discarded repeatedly. However, given the little evidence we have about how microplastics enter the soil and water, this route begins to take shape. And, we like it or not, right now it is very difficult to control. And, of course, even if we don’t know what they do … In our body, yes that data like these raised many doubts about what happens if we discover that (as we intuit) is a serious problem. Because, in short, Our control capacity It is extremely limited. Image | Killari Hotaru | Kasturi Laxmi Mohit In Xataka | Our problem with microplastics is so huge that they already appear even in human testicles

This is the modern tank plane that promises to change the rules of the game in the air

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When it comes to carrying prolonged air missions, tank aircraft are essential. Thanks to them, the fighters and other aircraft can remain in the air longer and complete their objectives without interruptions. With the arrival of the first Airbus A330 MRTThe Air and Space Army It is now better prepared for this type of scenarios. The European manufacturer has delivered the first of the three units planned this Friday at its Getafe facilities (Madrid), where the conversion line is located. As we can see, it is not a plane built from scratch for this, but an aircraft that, like the remaining two still pending, was part of the commercial fleet of Iberia. A little over three years ago, the Spanish airline and Iberia and the Ministry of Defense They signed an agreement To transfer three Airbus A330 destined to be converted into cistern airplanes for the Air and Space Army. The initial calendar pointed to a delivery in 2023, but the conversion process accumulated delays and now when we began to see the results. Of transporting passengers to repost fighters The agreement with Iberia was not limited to the assignment of airplanes: it also contemplated, among other things, the formation of pilots, crews and technical personnel, in addition to continued maintenance during a given period. The instruction focused on members of wing 45, based on Torrejón, which will be the fate of this first unit and the remaining two. María Ángeles Martí, responsible for transport, mission and replacement aircraft programs of Airbus Defense and Space, defined the aircraft as “THE BEST REPEACHING APPROVAL IN THE WORLD“For her part, the Secretary of State for Defense, Amparo Valcarce, stressed that her incorporation is” a contribution to the European Pillar of Defense. “ The model received by the Air and Space Army is equipped with a flight refueling system through hose and basket. To this are added pioneer advances such as the Fly-By-Wire control for the refueling pole and a high-resolution 2D/3D digital system that significantly improves the visibility of the operators during the maneuver. According to Airbusthe A330 MRTT has been designed to carry out replenishment missions in flight of E-3, F-16, F-15, C-17, F-35A, E-7A, A-10C, F-22, P-8A, B-1B, B-2A and B-52H models through the rigid pole system; and of the F-18 models, Tornado, Rafale, M2000, F-35b, Eurofighter TyphoonAV-8B and JAS 39 through hose and basket. The fleet of air arm aircraft of the Spanish Armed Forces is currently composed of the Eurofighter Typhoon and the McDonnell Douglas F-18 Hornet. It is expected that in the coming years New Eurofighter is incorporatedalthough it still is not clear if it will also end up betting on the acquisition of US fighters F-35. The A330 MRTT not only stands out as a cistern plane, with a range of up to 16,000 kilometers and capacity to transport 111 tons of fuel. You can also operate as a transport plane, with space for 300 soldiers or up to 45 tons of payload, and even as a medical evacuation platform equipped with stretchers and stations of intensive cities. It should be noted that Spain is not the only nation that operates the A330 MRTT. This replenishment is present in 15 countries. It has been commissioned by Australia, France, the NATO multinational fleet (MMF), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Spain and Canada. In total, 82 units have been sold. Before their definitive conversion, the A330 in the hands of the Air and Space Army have already demonstrated their usefulness in key transport missions, since Evacuations in Niger and Sudan even maneuvers like Pacific Skies 2024. Now, those same units are in the process of transformation in Getafe to become MRTT tank aircraft. Images | Airbus | Air Force In Xataka | Boeing, in the line of fire of the tariff war: Airbus is emerging as the winner of the pulse between China and the USA

If you want to make the leap to Mac or renew the old yours, this macbook air m4 is a bar

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He MacBook Air It is Apple’s most economical laptop and less than a month ago received a new update, riding the M4 chip. Despite taking very little time in the market, you can already get reduced. Now, in FNAC, you can buy it for 1,044 euros (The price appears directly when adding the product to the cart because on the web it appears at 1,099 euros). Apple 2025 MacBook Air of 13 inches with m4 chip * Some price may have changed from the last review A laptop with which to enjoy Apple Intelligence He MacBook Air M4 It is, within Apple’s computers, one of those who presents a Better value for money. Above all, after the long -awaited update has arrived that allows you to enjoy Apple Intelligence. From its specifications, your screen can be highlighted 13 -inch Retina Liquid (13.6 to be exact). This reaches a brightness of 500 nits, is compatible with True Tone technology and offers a 60 Hz soda rate. The brain of this macbook air is the M4 chipaccompanied by a unified RAM of 16 GB and a 256 GB storage capacity. Its battery offers up to 18 hours of autonomy by reproducing video. It can be noted that it is a perfect laptop to study or work away from home, since it is very thin (it has a thickness of 1.13 cm) and very light (it only weighs 1.24 kilos). You may also interest these accessories for the MacBook Air M4 EOOCOO ULTRAFINA COURSE COMPATIBLE WITH MACBOOK AIR 13 inches m4 * Some price may have changed from the last review LEMORLE HUB USB C 3.0 – USB C HDMI 9 IN 1 * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Javier Criminalva (Xataka) and Apple In Xataka | MacBook Air M4 vs Mackbook Air M3: These are the main differences between the two models In Xataka | MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: We explain which one to choose

Balatro has been the last great breath of fresh air in the independent video game industry. This is its history

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At the end of 2021 a developer with alias “LOCTHUNK“He dedicated his three weeks of vacation to create a multiplayer card game that was based on the poker but went further and created as a Roguelike video game. He called it Balatroand after a year and a half of development he published a first beta version in Steam. Its creation began to call the attention of some increasingly important youtubers, and the snowball was getting bigger and bigger. So much so that in its final launch, on February 20, 2024, Balatro sold 50,000 copies in two hours. At the end of the localshunk day he had sold 119,000 copies of his game in Steam, with total revenues of more than one million dollars. Balatro’s popularity is still exceptional, although its launch was not exempt from problems. The European ages rating system, Pegi, described it as a game not suitable for children under 18. LOCTHUNK He complained of the unfair of that qualification: your card game It does not include bets Or transactions with real money, and finally got the qualification to be Pegi 12, that is, suitable for children aged 12 years old. Since its definitive launch, Balatro has made history. He was nominated for Goty 2024 (Game of the Year), in addition to winning several awards in the independent video game category. By January 2025 I already exceeded the Five million units soldFor example. The game, which was initially available on PC and consoles, ended up appearing for iOS and Android in September 2024. And in all that time, something surprising: Locothunk has managed to maintain its anonymitysomething he confessed had been a success for him. Maybe one day we know its true identity, but what is clear is that Balatro has ended up being a phenomenon within an industry little accustomed to the success of small independent productions. In Xataka | The most addictive game of recent times is ‘Balatro’: construction of decks disguised as a poker and with millionaire sales

Boeing came from difficult years. The US has just given air with the contract that can mark his return: that of the new F-47

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Boeing is going through one of the most complex periods in its recent history. The reputation of the aerospace giant has been harmed by a series of operational and financial problems that have accumulated in recent years. Its commercial aviation division, responsible for the development and manufacture of airplanes such as 737 Max, has been especially hit: The 2018 and 2019 accidents marked a turning pointto which new foci of concern have been added, Like delays in production or strikes in their plants. Its defense and space division has not been left out either. Starlliner ship’s setbacks have not only revealed the technical difficulties of the program, They have become a public humiliation for the company. To this are added other deficit projects that have drained resources, further deepening the crisis. In the midst of this panorama, Boeing has just received a new opportunity to recover prestige and demonstrate that it is up to its own name: The contract to develop F-47. An airplane that can mark a before and after for the US (and for Boeing) The Air Force defines the F-47 as the first sixth generation hunting of the United States. Only that already places it in the center of all eyes. Integrated in the program Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)is called to replace F-22 Raptor with improvements in stealth, communication and fire power. In addition, it is designed to operate next to the next fleet of pentagon drones, known as collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), conceived to carry the missions not manned to the next level. Although so far there has been little of the project, the budgetary figures published last year reveal that the Air Force plans to allocate up to 20,000 million dollars in research and development of the NGAD until 2029. But everything seems to indicate that this figure will be only the beginning. If we take as reference to Lockheed Martin F-35, The most expensive combat plane in historyit is reasonable to think that the new sixth generation hunting will require an even greater investment throughout its useful life. But the F-47 is not a plane that Donald Trump’s administration has taken from the sleeve from one moment to another. It is an initiative that, as we suggest above, has been circling for some time, although in a very discreet way. The NGAD combat aircraft program evolved from the plans for what was originally called a penetrating counterattack platform (PCA), which publicly emerged publicly mid -decade of 2010. Unlike other programs, the Air Force has decided to maintain a very low profile. The great defense contractors of the United States, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman, participated in the bidding process. Northrop retired in 2023, leaving the contest between Boeing and Lockheed. Now he is official: Boeing has been the great winner. The data is not less, since Lockheed was the one who developed the F-22 Raptor, the hunt that this new model seeks to replace. In addition, Boeing will put the firm on this plane: its most successful models, the F-15, the F/A-18 and the EA-18, were inheritance of McDonnell Douglas. As we said, there are few confirmed data on the technical specifications of the future F-47. However, A Congress report stressed The urgency of developing a sixth generation hunt to maintain aerial superiority Facing China’s military advancewhich already has the J-20 and J-35and work in an even more advanced model. The new American plane should not only be overcome in weapons systems, but also in scope, a key capacity to operate in the Pacific Ocean, where F-22 Raptor shows limitations. Conceptual images | United States Air Force In Xataka | Boeing’s last development is not a plane: it is called GLSDB and it is an improved bomb that is on its way to Ukraine

The Tesla Roadster is a castle in the air, so two ex-engineers from Tesla have decided to create theirs

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We have heard of the Tesla Roadster Since 2017. almost ten years have passed and the Tesla supercar only delayed itself, having promised that It would begin to be manufactured in 2022, 2024and currently without news of any kind about its production jump. Tired of the wait, two former Tesla engineers have decided to create an ultralight and hand -made alternative. His name is Longbow, and his deliveries will begin next year. The concept they promised us. Beyond mastodon with hundreds of horses and thousands of horse horses, Tesla Roadster wanted to fulfill the fantasy of every lover of the Supercutives: a very fast vehicle, but also very light. Zero to one hundred in 1.9 seconds, 400 -hour tip speed, 1000 kilometers of autonomy and a weight of just 1,000 kilos. Basically, carry the mad concept of the old Lotus, Triumph, Jaguar or Caterham to a street electric vehicle. The alternative that comes. Tesla’s idea, at least until now, are just birds in the air. Mark Tapscott and Daniel Davey, engineers involved in Tesla, Lucid Motors and Byd projects, have decided to get to work and create an alternative. “We need a light and more driver -oriented sporting, an affordable and accessible one for those who love to drive. That is why we create LongBow. Our first two cars, the Speedster and the Roadster, embody everything that a modern car must be: agile, balanced, electrical and exciting. We are reviving an icon: the light British sports car” These two cars will weigh less than 995 kilos (895 in the case of the Speedster), and promise to be “the spiritual successors of British icons such as the Lotus Elise and the Jaguar E-Type”. There will be no difficult figures to promise: they will offer around 330 hp and will make 0 to 100 in just over three seconds. Its batteries will allow autonomies of between 442 and 280 kilometers, according to the model, and its manufacture will be completely handmade in the United Kingdom. How much does the caprice of the electric supercar cost. Longbow figure at 64,995 pounds (77,476 euros) the price of the roadster, and in about 100,000 euros the Speedster. Only 150 units of each will be manufactured, with a total of 35 special editions (Luminary First Edition and 25 Autograph Edition.). Reservations are now available On the official website of the manufacturer, waiting for deliveries to begin from next year. The extinction of Light Sports. Beyond peculiar and isolated cases, such as Longbow’s, the Radiography of Light Sports is not flattering. The trend with electrification is that of create overweight carswith few options in the market saving specific cases such as Toyota Gr86 either GR YARIS (both combustion). The dream of British Deportivo is still alive in projects for the wealthiest. Meanwhile, the rest is still waiting The affordable electric. Image | LongBow In Xataka | The small electric car has it very complicated. Especially if it is not called “sports car”

The 10 most powerful air forces in the world, compared to a clarifying graphic

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From the Combat Aviation Large in the World War I and the improvement in the Second World Waraerial supremacy has been one of the objectives of the countries that most invest in the military arm. Air control is crucial, and in recent years we have seen that some of the most tense incidents among nations (Of those who have not finished at war, of course) have had heaven as protagonists. With the era of hypertecnological aircraft, those that have advanced furtive abilities and, Above all, dronesthe Air Force is a key strategic factor in the current geopolitics. And in this graph prepared by Visual Capitalist We can see what are the most powerful air forces in the world. Were there doubts? With base data of Global Firepowerwe can see how the United States, to anyone’s surprise, is the nation that has the most aircraft. A total of 13,209, far from a Russia with 4,255 ships and a China that holds about 3,304. The American domain is overwhelming, and outside the podium, we see that the rest of the countries maintain a balance in their air forces. Potpourri. Now, not all the ships shown in the graph are combat fighters. Of those 13,209 United States aircraft, 1,854 are combat aircraft (which is more than the complete fleet of most countries, on the other hand), 3,722 are support planes and 5,737 are helicopters. To compare, Russia has 609 support planes, 809 fighters and 1,554 helicopters, although the total amount can vary due to its losses from the beginning of the Ukraine War. Number vs. Equipment. Now, something important is that the air war would not be won by the one that has the most ships. In this issue, we must leave the United States out of the equation due not only to the number of vehicles, but also the country that invests the most money in its military arm. It is estimated that the North American country Invest More than 800,000 million dollars in defense, far from the 252,000 million of China, the 72,900 of India or, even, the 63,000 million annually that Japan planned to invest from 2023 to 2027 for Modernize your forces. Because this, as we say, is important. Returning to the Air Forces, the Japanese country is modernizing its fleet with advanced aircraft such as F-15 and F-2. South Korea or the United Kingdom are also in That modernization point And Russia, which invests 61,7 billion dollars in defense, has the second most numerous fleet, yes, but full of outdated equipment. China in Mach 3. And in this game of numbers and investment, it must also be taken into account that countries do not show all their letters. It is evident that the United States would have no problem in declaring the total number of aircraft due to the huge military muscle it has, but China has been investing a lot and in full military growth that makes it complicated to know, really, how many aircraft it has. The Asian giant is burning money on airplanes, specifically in Advanced fighters such as the J-20, the J-15T and the J-34a, but it is also known that it is developing nuclear submarines, Heavy helicopters, latest generation aircraft carriersadvanced furtive aircraft and other types of military assets. Not to mention the progress in development of nuclear headsan aggressive advance that seeks to close the military gap with other powers. In the end, it is a balance between the number of forces and their generation, but despite efforts of other powers, the United States still does not have a rival, since only its military expense represents 40% of world military spending. And, of course, he is also advancing by leaps and bounds in New generation aircraft. In Xataka | The countries that most and less money invest in NATO beyond the US, gathered in this graphic

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