During Expedition 64, The Crew Will Grow By Four More Members With The Arrival Of Crew-1

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and two Russian cosmonauts arrived aboard the International Space Station on Oct. 14, returning a medical researcher to the orbiting laboratory ahead of the 20th anniversary of uninterrupted human presence in space. Docking of the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft to the station's Rassvet module occurred at 4:48 a.m. EDT, after a two-orbit, three-hour flight, bringing Rubins, Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov to the orbiting laboratory. The Soyuz spacecraft launched Wednesday at 1:45 a.m. (10:45 a.m. Kazakhstan time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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They have  finally taken the wraps off its supersonic demonstrator, XB-1, reportedly the first independently developed supersonic jet. To design and build XB-1, Boom recruited a team of experts from around the industry, forged relationships with key suppliers, and built a strong safety culture. XB-1 is slated to fly for the first time in 2021 and will undergo a 100% carbon-neutral flight test program. Boom’s innovations include developing one of the highest-efficiency civil supersonic engine intakes ever

Flight Will Be Crewed By Two VG Pilots

The folks at Virgion Galactic are currently preparing for the first spaceflight from their operational base at Spaceport America in New Mexico, which will occur later this fall. The flight will be crewed by two of their pilots and will carry several research payloads in the cabin of VSS Unity. In these final preparations they report that they are working through a number of rigorous steps to prepare the vehicles, pilots, teams and facilities, ensuring that they remain focused on safety as their top priority.

Will Provide CWFS for Afghan Air Force and Training and Spare Parts for Lebanon Air Force

MD Helicopters has won two independent contract awards from Army Contracting Command-Redstone to support allied operations of the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter. The first contract, worth $6.1 million, requires MDHI to retrofit 18 legacy MD 530F helicopters operated by the Afghanistan Air Force with ballistic-tolerant crashworthy fuel systems (CWFS). Jointly developed with Robertson Fuel Systems, the 59-gallon MD 530F CWFS delivers unmatched safety and survivability.

These Aircraft Will Be Operated And Maintained By The 15th Strike Wing

All six Super Tucano aircraft ordered by The Philippine Air Force (PAF) have been officially handed over to the Air Force. The aircraft will be deployed for close air support, light attack, surveillance, air-to-air interception, counter-insurgency missions, advanced training and are part of PAF’s ongoing modernization plan. “The Philippine Air Force takes pride in welcoming the six A-29B Super Tucano from Embraer Defense and Security into the blue fold of our skies as part of our fleet. The addition of these close air support aircraft is a great leap in our air power capability as we soar together in our flight to a more capable and credible Air Force for the nation

From 2019: A Week-Long Program Open To Young People Ages 13-19

The Academy of Model Aeronautics offers a lot of programs designed to foster interest in model aviation. One of those is Camp AMA, a week-long summer camp program at the organization's headquarters in Muncie, IN. According to the AMA website, the cost of the camp includes instruction time, meals, lodging, and nighttime activities. Campers will get the chance to work personally with some of the best RC pilots in the world, including Nick Maxwell, Andrew Jesky, AC Glenn, and RJ Gritter. 

Awarded First Business Aviation EASA Air Operator Certificate

GAMA is commending EASA and the Luxaviation Group for setting a new milestone in European cooperation and aviation safety oversight. Luxaviation Group has become the first Business Aviation operator to obtain an EASA Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This new European AOC is the first step towards obtaining EASA regulatory supervision for all of Luxaviation’s European group businesses. The EASA Basic Regulation 2018/1139, which was adopted in 2018, established the possibility for operators, as well as maintenance or training organisations, that operate in multiple EU Member States to request that EASA acts as its competent authority, versus being overseen by the national authority i

Applied Full Throttle To Initiate A Go-Around; However, The Engine Did Not Provide Full Power

On October 3, 2020, about 1415 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 182P airplane, N9901E, was involved in an accident near Byers, Colorado. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The passenger was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported the departure and initial portion of the flight were routine. He proceeded to a nearby airport and entered the traffic pattern for landing.

AD 2020-21-03 Required A Detailed Inspection For Loose Bolts On The Aft Translating Door Crank Assembly

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-14-01, which applied to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. AD 2015-14-01 required a detailed inspection for loose bolts on the aft translating door crank assembly, and removal and reinstallation of the bolts. This AD retains the inspections of AD 2015-14-01 and adds airplanes to the applicability. For all airplanes, this AD also requires a modification of the door crank handle, which will terminate the inspection requirements. This AD was prompted by reports of loose bolts that are intended to secure the translating door crank assembly to the outside handle shaft,

AD 2020-21-07 Requires Replacement Of Affected Passenger Oxygen Masks

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that sticking effects have been observed affecting the breathing bag on certain passenger oxygen masks. This AD requires replacement of affected passenger oxygen masks, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective November 18, 2020. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 18, 2020.

Aero Linx: New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association The NZHGPA is the governing body of paragliding and hang gliding in New Zealand and exists to develop, protect and promote the sport of hang gliding and paragliding in New Zealand. On this site you can find information about paragliding schools, hang gliding schools, tandem flight operators, local paragliding and hang gliding clubs, paragliding and hang gliding competitions and national distance records. New Zealand is an awesome place to fly with coastal ridges and high mountains offering some of the best lift you can find anywhere in the world. There are 700 members in the NZHGPA enjoying New Zealand's uncrowded skies. There are 14 clu

Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes The term “ATS Route” is a generic term that includes “VOR Federal airways,” “colored Federal airways,” “jet routes,” and “RNAV routes.” The term “ATS route” does not replace these more familiar route names, but serves only as an  overall title when listing the types of routes that comprise the United States route structure.

“It is an honour to deliver these six A-29 Super Tucanos to The Philippine Air Force. Delivering an aircraft amidst a global pandemic is challenging, but we were committed to go the extra mile every step of the way to have the aircraft in the hands of PAF to fulfil their security missions.” Source: Jackson Schneider, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security, commenting on the delivery of six Super Tucano aircraft ordered by The Philippine Air Force (PAF). The aircraft will be deployed for close air support, light attack, surveillance, air-to-air interception, counter-insurgency missions, advanced training and are part of PAF’s ongoing modernization plan.