First In A Series Of Planned ATSB Reports Covering Airport Operations

New ground-breaking research released by the ATSB is expected to double the chances of aircraft landing safely during times of unforecast weather. This is the first report in a series covering Australian airports supporting regular passenger transport operations.

Congress Notified Of Possible Sale July 10

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for upgrades for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft.  The estimated cost is $101.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on July 10, 2017.

TSA Spotted The Weapon At Airport Security Checkpoint

Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a North Carolina man from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at a Charlotte Douglas International Airport checkpoint Tuesday.

Will Increase Coverage And Capacity For Australian Troops And Commanders Worldwide

The Australian Defense Force (ADF) has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation to provide systems that will expand Australia’s ability to fully realize its investment in the most advanced U.S. military satellites and increase communications coverage, capacity and connectivity for Australian troops and commanders worldwide.

Western Tool & Mold To Use Stratasys System For Repeatable Manufacturing

3D printing and additive manufacturing company Stratasys has announced that its recently launched Fortus 900mc Aircraft Interiors (AI) Certification Solution has been adopted by leading parts supplier Western Tool & Mold to produce aircraft cabin components that meet stringent FAA and EASA certification requirements.

Will Jointly Design A Small Satellite 'Space Demonstrator'

The Netherlands and Norway are going to conduct scientific research in the field of space. It concerns matters that are relevant to military operations.

Will Be Capable Of Accommodating A Gulfstream 650

The hangar landscape at Million Air Houston Hobby is again changing. Million Air’s 20,000-square foot FBO and ten-acre ramp was completed just a few years ago, and now, to keep up with customer demand, a 52,000-square foot ClearSpan mega hangar will be constructed.

Finalist From Northern Ireland Is Named U.K. winner

Amazon, in partnership with the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has today announced the results of the 'Design a Drone' competition. Over 1,700 students participated in the competition from across the U.K.

Aero Linx: The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) is a not-for-profit corporation that aims to promote the understanding and benefits that Business Aviation provides for Africa's economic development and prosperity through its unwavering commitment to the organization's Guiding Principles, thus offering assistance and support to enterprises, entrepreneurs, business leaders, governments and their respective Civil Aviation Authorities.

Contact Approach An approach wherein an aircraft on an IFR flight plan, having an air traffic control authorization, operating clear of clouds with at least 1 mile flight visibility and a reasonable expectation of continuing to the destination airport in those conditions, may deviate from the instrument approach procedure and proceed to the destination airport by visual reference to the surface. This approach will only be authorized when requested by the pilot and the reported ground visibility at the destination airport is at least 1 statute mile.

“As an example, if you take mornings in Adelaide, retrieving a forecast an hour out from landing could double the chance of a safe arrival compared to three hours out,. Every year there are circumstances where forecasts don’t provide sufficient warning for pilots. This means they have to divert or, in some rare cases, land below specified limits with critically low fuel levels.” Source: ATSB Investigator, Dave Wilson, talking about new ground-breaking research released that is expected to double the chances of aircraft landing safely during times of unforecast weather. This is the first report in a series covering Australian airports supporting regular passenger transport operations.