Updating A Classic SportPlane Program…

Murphy Aircraft introduced a new airplane at Sun 'n Fun in April; The Murphy Radical. Tyler Penner, General Manager & Sales for Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the Murphy Radical is a Super STOL aircraft, and it is "an absolute rocket, it just wants to fly." The Murphy Radical has an 1,100 pound empty weight, and a wingspan of 36 feet. It is powered by a Titan IOX-370 engine developing 209 horsepower...

Collaborating With Stratasys 3D Printing To Make Short Flights Affordable And 'Eco Friendly'

Stratasys, a 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, has announced that Eviation Aircraft, a global manufacturer of all-electric air mobility solutions, is using Stratasys 3D printing to develop one of the world’s first all-electric commuter aircraft.

Dario Zamarian Named Group President, Paul Estey Appointed EVP And COO For SSL

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates has announced that John Celli will be retiring as President of SSL (Space Systems Loral) after serving the company for 36 years. Dario Zamarian has been appointed Group President and Paul Estey has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at SSL, both effective July 17, 2017.

Klyde Expresses A Little NASA Frustration...

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Follows Comprehensive Military Decorations And Awards Review In 2015

Air Force officials released criteria for the new Valor “V”, Combat “C” and Remote “R” devices, following the secretary of Defense’s Jan. 7, 2016, authorization.

It Could Be Months Before The First Flights Are Operated By Mexican Airline

Regularly scheduled airline flights operated by Volaris, an ultra-low-fare Mexican airline, were supposed to begin from San Bernardino International Airport this week, but it looks like it could be months before the first flights will be allowed.

Ten A320ceo Airliners On Order From The Planemaker

Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 10 A320ceo aircraft ordered directly from Airbus. The aircraft was handed over to the airline in Toulouse and will join an existing fleet of 12 leased A320s flying with the airline.

Would Allow Australia To Modernize Its Electronic Warfare Capability

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for Gulfstream G550 Aircraft with Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (AISREW) mission systems. The estimated cost is $1.3 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on June 23, 2017.

Prototype Solar-Powered Aircraft Flew To Over 65,000 Feet

A Chinese prototype solar-powered drone recently completed a 15-hour stratospheric flight, achieving an operating altitude of 65,616 feet, according to Chinese State Media.

Go Around Instructions for a pilot to abandon his/her approach to landing. Additional instructions may follow. Unless otherwise advised by ATC, a VFR aircraft or an aircraft conducting visual approach should overfly the runway while climbing to traffic pattern altitude and enter the traffic pattern via the crosswind leg. A pilot on an IFR flight plan making an instrument approach should execute the published missed approach procedure or proceed as instructed by ATC; e.g., “Go around” (additional instructions if required).

Aero Linx: The Idaho Business Aviation Association The Idaho Business Aviation Association brings together a diverse group of aviation professionals to promote the aviation industry in and around Idaho. This volunteer-run, nonprofit 501 (c)(6) agency creates professional connections and strives to expand and develop the aviation industry throughout the state. IBAA members join with their peers across the state to help influence the discussions that matter to our industry. From issues such as airport noise and accessibility to scholarships for aspiring aviation professionals, IBAA members make a difference. Since our beginning, the IBAA has shown that local, dedicated professionals can work together t

"To help us share what’s really cool to you, we are re-initiating our popular ‘#OSH17Cool’ program that allows you to tweet us about your opinion of what is ‘so cool.’ No matter what it is, if it’s cool to you, it’s cool to us. ‘#OSH17Cool’ allows anyone at Oshkosh to partner with us by tweeting something you see, or hear, or feel, that you think is just the coolest thing. Including a picture or video with your tweet is even better." Source: From ANN Boss, Jim Campbell, announcing the continuation of our twitter program from 2016, that helps the world ID the REALLY cool people, plan