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Space Perspective has announced plans to fly passengers and research payloads to the edge of space with its Spaceship Neptune, a high-performance balloon and pressurized capsule. The human 'space flight' company plans to launch from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, with the first un-crewed test flight scheduled in early 2021. Flown by a pilot, Neptune takes up to eight passengers called “Explorers” on a six-hour journey to the edge of space

Potential Cirrus Killer? 5 Seat DA50 RG Sports Retractable Gear, Jet-Fueled Powerplant

This is going to get interesting... now that Cirrus is running out of the ideas left to it by its true creative genius, Alan Klapmeier, they're about to get some real competition... and from a company with a far more impressive rep for ethical behavior, as well as innovation. Diamond is now officially taking the wraps off the much-anticipated carbon fiber DA50 RG with retractable gear. The airplane sports an extra-large cabin and excellent payload, powered by a 300hp Continental CD-300 jet fuel engine. With one of the widest cabins in its class, the DA50 RG spoils both pilots and passengers with everything known from the twin-engine DA62: generous front seats wi

Jackson Was Recruited By The National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics In 1951

It took a while to get it all done, but NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Wednesday the agency's headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA. Jackson started her NASA career in the segregated West Area Computing Unit of the agency's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Jackson, a mathematician and aerospace engineer, went on to lead programs influencing the hiring and promotion of women in NASA's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers. In 2019, she was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Will Also Boast Widespread Social Media Presence

The 412th Test Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, announced the 2020 Aerospace Valley Air Show in October will be a “hybrid event.” Higer announced the change to the airshow during a live-stream town hall, June 19. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Higer made the decision to morph to a hybrid airshow with virtual aspects instead of hosting a traditional airshow. “We are not going to a have a whole bunch of people on the installation … boots on the ground, static displays, buses, all that over Columbus day weekend,” he said. “We are, however, going to have a bunch of ‘iron’ on our ramp, and potentially on the ramp on Fox Field (in Lanca

The Show Is Scheduled Biennially

The airshow industry continues to log one show casualty after another. In the most recent case; the Coles County Airport Authority has cancelled its 2020 Airshow, previously scheduled for August 29. Airport Manager Andrew Fearn said his office and the board has been closely monitoring the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has been in close contact with the Coles County Health Department prior to making this difficult decision.

Participated In A Course Focused On The Airbus A320

Four Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recently traveled to Miami to participate in a course focused on the Airbus A320 — an opportunity generally reserved for working professionals. Approved by EASA, the course offers an overview of the Airbus A320’s engine, airframe and avionics systems. “Usually, an individual technician would not be doing the course without employer sponsorship, due to the high cost,” said Christopher Piccone, AMS instructor. The four students, however, were selected based on their academic performance, as well as their service to the Society of Aerospace Technicians (SAT) and Embry-Riddle’s AMS

From 2009: FAASTeam Outreach Manager Discusses External Stress

On September 2nd, 2009, the American Bonanza Society started its 40th annual convention in Salt Lake City.  Featuring over 50 hours of seminars directed towards Beech enthusiasts and owners alike, the five-day event included educational classes, speakers, and social activities for attendees. During the event, the ABS invited Bryan Neville, acting National Outreach Manager for FAASTeam, to speak about decision making for the pilot community. As Neville explained, capable decision making is a crucial aspect of risk

Displays Are Geared Toward Aviation And Combat Items

The Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force is happy to note that they will reopen their museum on June 27, 2020. The museum is located at the Burnet Municipal Airport 2302 S Water St, Burnet, TX 78611. The museum has some great artifacts. In the front grassy area historic military aircraft like the T-38, A-7, F100F jets are located. Visitors can step inside the museum where they will be able to see a tremendous amount of World War II memorabilia connected to the Greatest Generation. Most of the displays are geared toward aviation and combat items. The mission of the Commemorative Air Force is to educate, inspire, and honor through flight and living history experiences. When visit

The New Order Will Take NPA’s Airbus Fleet To 30

Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered one new H225 and four H135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation programme. Currently operating 12 H135, four H155 and six AS365 helicopters, with one H215 and two H225 already on order, NPA deploys its growing fleet for missions including law enforcement, personnel and VIP transport, goods transportation, disaster relief, as well as wide area support. The five new helicopters will complement the agency’s law enforcement capabilities. The new order will take NPA’s Airbus fleet to 30.

Pilot Announced Unspecified "Engine Problems" Over The Radio

On June 12, 2020, at 1950 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV8, N553KM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Henry County Airport (HMP), Hampton, Georgia. The airline transport pilot was seriously injured. The flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to the owner/operator of the airplane and several witnesses, the purpose of the flight was for the pilot to join the operator in the air for an airshow practice flight. The operator was already at altitude when the accident airplane departed.

Aero Linx: The Parachute Industry Association As evidenced by what we have accomplished over the last four decades, the Parachute Industry Association is committed to advancing the growth, development, training and safety of parachuting. At the foundation of our industry is a close-knit community of civilian and military skydivers worldwide … which is why at PIA we have always done this important work in tandem with – rather than on behalf of – our members.

Air Navigation Facility Any facility used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, aid of air navigation, including landing areas, lights, any apparatus or equipment for disseminating weather information, for signaling, for radio-directional finding, or for radio or other electrical communication, and any other structure or mechanism having a similar purpose for guiding or controlling flight in the air or the landing and takeoff of aircraft.

“Continental's CD-300 engine and valuable partnership with Diamond on the DA50 RG reinforces the global demand for jet-fueled piston aircraft in general aviation. The luxurious and modern carbon fiber constructed DA50 RG paired with the 300 horsepower Jet-A engine is redefining the expectations for GA aircraft. Congratulations to Diamond Aircraft for introducing this fuel-efficient engine and up-to-date airplane that perfectly fits the renowned Diamond jet-fuel aircraft portfolio.” Source: Robert Stoppek, President & CEO of Continental Aerospace Technologies, who are supplying the 300hp Continental CD-300 jet fuel engine for the new DA50 RG.