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Aero-TV: Messaging In The Flight Levels - Airtext Offers Cost-Effective Solution

Connectivity Provided Through Iridium Satellite Network…

Airtext solves the problem of staying connected electronically to business, friends, and family without the high cost of a traditional internet option. Airtext allows up to 16 passengers the ability to send and receive SMS messages anywhere in the world. On the ground or in the air. Using the iridium satellite network, AirText has designed a product that allows connectivity through your cell phone while on the airplane...

ESA Developing Gadgets For Mars

Equipment Being Tested On Volcanic Island In Spain

A mini-rover, tools once used on the Moon and lasers for 3D mapping are in the backpack of the explorers of tomorrow. The terrain will be hazardous and it will be dark in volcanic caves, but this equipment could one day help to scout other planets.

Endeavor Air Pilots Ratify Contract Extension

Establishes A New Standard For Pilot Pay

Pilots at Endeavor Air, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have ratified a four-year contract extension that substantially raises the bar for wages in the fee-for-departure industry. Of the 1,048 pilots who participated in the ballot, 86 percent voted to ratify the deal.

FAA Proposes $72,400 Civil Penalty Against Gem Air

Allegedly Operated Three Aircraft Overdue For Required Inspections

The FAA proposes a $72,400 civil penalty against Gem Air of Salmon, Idaho, for allegedly operating three aircraft when required inspections were overdue.

Klyde Morris 11.24.17

They Do Say What's Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander

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Airbus Records 510 Aircraft Orders And Commitments At Dubai Air Show

Impressive Numbers Announced At The Biennial Aerospace Industry Event

The Airbus product line of commercial jetliners, military airlifters and helicopters reached new heights at this week’s Dubai Airshow with transactions and business announcements for 510 aircraft.

Leonardo Starts Delivery Of 16 AW101 Norwegian All-Weather SAR Helicopters

First Of 16 AW101 Helicopters Delivered To The Norwegian Ministry Of Justice & Public Security For Its All-Weather Search And Rescue Helicopter Program

The first of 16 AW101 all-weather search and rescue helicopters have been delivered to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security. The aircraft departed Leonardo’s Yeovil facility on November 17th for Sola Air Base in southern Norway where the aircraft will enter a period of Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) before entering service with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in 2018. Aircraft deliveries will continue through to 2020 with SAR operations being established with the aircraft deployed across each of the six main operating bases.

Leesburg High School Spark Club Visits Leesburg International Airport

Fifteen Students Tour Airport To Learn About Economic Opportunities Offered By The Facility

A group of 15 Leesburg High School students who are members of the school’s Spark club got a tour of the Leesburg International Airport at Leesburg, Florida last Friday to learn something about the economic opportunities this airport offers Lake county.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.24.17)

“Tests in a real environment with so many geological analogies to the Moon and Mars will allow us to learn much more than in any possible artificial simulation.” Source: Geologist Francesco Sauro, scientific director for an ESA project testing various technologies for use on Mars.