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Bill Strengthening Opportunities For Women In Aerospace Sent To President’s Desk

Directs NASA And NSF To Use Resources To Encourage More Women To Gain Experience In The Field

House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Energy Subcommittee Vice Chairman Steve Knight (R-CA) praised passage of Knight’s bill this week that strengthens aerospace education workforce opportunities for women. The bipartisan HR. 4254, the Women in Aerospace Education Act, authored by Vice Chairman Knight, is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

Airbus Helicopters Expands Presence In Japan

Adding MRO Complex To Kobe Airport Facility

Riding on its growing business, Airbus Helicopters will be adding a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) complex adjacent to its existing facility in the Kobe Airport Facility in Japan. Construction will commence in June 2019, with the new facility expected to be operational in November 2019.

GA-ASI’S Certifiable Ground Control Station Makes Its First Flight

Avionics Would Be Familiar To Most Corporate And Commercial Airline Pilots

A “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) Ground Control Station (C-GCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was used for the first time on October 4 to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The flight originated from Yuma, Arizona and flew GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA. Aircraft flight critical functions were tested successfully, including hold modes, landing gear, flap operation, and “hand flying” of the aircraft.

FAA Approves Nextant Aerospace STC For Challenger 604XT Pro Line Fusion Upgrade

Meets Upcoming ADS-B Mandates And Overcomes Avionics Obsolescence

The FAA has approved a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a Pro Line Fusion flight deck upgrade on the Nextant Aerospace Challenger 604XT. The timing of the STC is on track with Nextant Aerospace projection at EBACE a year ago when introducing the program.

Gulfstream's Mark Burns Chosen For National Aeronautic Association Honor

Company President Receives Distinguished Statesman Of Aviation Award On Nov. 27

Gulfstream President Mark Burns was among the 2018 recipients of the National Aeronautic Association's Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award. Burns, 58, received the honor at the association's Fall Awards Ceremony on November 27 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

USAF Global Hawk Testers Committed To Innovation

Developed An In-Depth Concept For Future Operations And A Deployment Plan

At the commander’s call on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert stated that “Innovation is an Airmen, at any level, raising their hand to say, ‘I’ve got a better way to do business.’”

Duncan Aviation Has Three Citation Excel/560XLS Operators Committed To Upgrade

Will Have G5000 Flight Decks Installed In Their Airplanes

Duncan Aviation is pleased to share that to date, the company has three Citation Excel and Citation XLS operators who have committed to the Garmin G5000 Flight Deck Upgrade.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.01.18)

“Japan is an important market for Airbus Helicopters. This additional facility is part of our growth plan in the country and demonstrates our commitment to strengthening our support for our customers’ fleets while responding to their increasing demand for aftersale support services." Source: Olivier Tillier, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters Japan.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.01.18): Point-In-Space Approach

A type of helicopter instrument approach procedure to a missed approach point more than 2,600 feet from an associated helicopter landing area.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.01.18)

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