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Legislation Introduced To Thwart ATC Privatization Plan

Congressman Rick Larsen Spearheading The Effort

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), the senior Democrat on the House Aviation Subcommittee, joined by Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Democrats on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, are rejecting President Trump’s plan to privatize America’s air traffic control system. Larsen has introduced H.R. 2800, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2017, which aims to strengthen and speed up the reforms taking place at the FAA and its ATC system through the NextGen initiative.

NASA's Newest Astronaut Recruits Named

Twelve Selected From More Than 18,000 Applicants

After receiving a record-breaking number of applications to join an exciting future of space exploration, NASA has selected its largest astronaut class since 2000. Rising to the top of more than 18,300 applicants, NASA chose 12 women and men as the agency’s new astronaut candidates.

Goh Choon Phong New IATA Chairman

Succeeds Willie Walsh, Who Will Continue To Serve On The Board Of Governors

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term, effective from the conclusion of the 73rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cancun, Mexico. Goh is the 76th Chair of the IATA BoG, and the third CEO of Singapore Airlines to hold this position.

ILS Proton Successfully Launches EchoStar XXI Satellite

Heaviest Satellite Launched on Proton Breeze M; 94th Proton Breeze M Mission

International Launch Services has successfully delivered the EchoStar XXI satellite into orbit on an ILS Proton for EchoStar Corporation.

Boeing To Deliver U.S. Navy's First Deployable P-8A Poseidon Trainers

New Contract Comprises Seven Trainer Deliveries For Troops On Missions, Starting In 2019

Boeing will deliver the U.S. Navy’s first deployable P-8A Poseidon trainers, allowing aircrew and operators to improve their mission readiness even while serving away from home.

Hurricane Hunters Take Part In Navy Operational Demonstration

Exercise Demonstrated Unmanned Capabilities In Support Of National Defense

While their typical mission is gathering weather data for the National Hurricane Center, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” spent May 30 to June 1, 2017, providing weather information for the Navy’s first Gulf of Mexico oceanography unmanned systems operational demonstration.

Gogo Reaches 200 Installations Of Its 2Ku Technology

Inflight Connectivity Technology Now Installed On Numerous Aircraft Types Flying All Over The World

Gogo has reached a milestone of 200 installations of 2Ku, the industry's leading inflight connectivity technology. The company now has installed the technology on many major fleet types including Airbus' A319, A321, A330 and A340 aircraft; and Boeing's 737-800 and 747-400 aircraft.

New England Air Museum

The New England Air Museum is dedicated to the teaching and preservation of aviation history and technology especially in regard to Connecticut's contributions.