Every G500 Will Be Manufactured With The System Installed

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation recently announced FAA certification of its G500 equipped with BAE Systems’ active sticks. The achievement marks a milestone in the history of flight controls, as the world’s first certified civil active inceptor – an accomplishment that earned both BAE Systems and Gulfstream the 2017 Aviation Week Technology Laureate Award. Every G500 jet will be manufactured with BAE Systems’ active sticks installed.

Four Small Businesses Selected For RECOM V Program

NASA has awarded contracts to four small businesses to design and build aerospace model systems and development test hardware for spaceflight, flight, and ground-based tests supporting NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.

Movement Area The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airports/heliports with a tower, specific approval for entry onto the movement area must be obtained from ATC.

Aero Linx: International Shrine Aviation Association Welcome to the International Shrine Aviation Association web site. The ISAA is a non-profit association devoted to the transportation by air, Shriners Kids for treatment in the Shriners Hospitals and giving them hope and support. Also promoting pilot proficiency and aviation safety through "Proficiency Demonstrations" held in various locations around the country. We also conduct our Mid Winter Meetings to further discuss aviation safety and the support given to our Shriners Patients that need our assistance and to inspire them.

Update: We've Moved!

Aero-News recently relocated its Global Headquarters from one aviation centric location... near Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine... to a spot near both Cecil Field and Herlong Airport. So ...for anyone needing to contact ANN via snail mail, here is our updated address: Aero-News Network 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 21-252, Jacksonville, FL, 32244.

“We’re so grateful to the business aviation community for their enthusiastic support of CAN’s mission of providing transportation for patients to cancer care centers. Every CAN flight depends on a team of corporate partners and donors, committed to our mission, who take action to help our patients in their time of need.” Source: CAN Executive Director Gina Russo, commenting on the annual Corporate Angel Network (CAN) charity event at NBAA-BACE in Orlando --- which raised nearly $300,000 for CAN’s mission to transport cancer patients to treatment centers. The Fund an Angel Cocktail Reception was held at the Hilton Orlando on October 17th, in conjunction with NBAA’s 2018 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

Pilot Blacked Out During High-G Maneuver, Report Indicates

Air Combat Command has released an accident investigation board report regarding the F-16 Thunderbird accident which occurred April 4, 2018. Major Stephen Del Bagno, call sign "Cajun", an F-16CM pilot assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the “Thunderbirds,” was fatally injured when his airplane went down while engaged in a routine aerial demonstration training flight at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) near Creech AFB, Nevada.

Eleven Honored For Leadership In Support Of Aviation Safety At NBAA-BACE

The NBAA recognized 11 recipients of its annual Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety.

Rene Nardi Looks To The Future At NBAA-BACE

Since the basic designs of the most popular single-engine general aviation aircraft flying today are between 20 and 70 years old, the light piston-engine market segment is ripe for innovation, according to Rene Nardi, a 35-year aerospace veteran who is leading a team exploring the opportunities for revitalizing and expanding the market through the introduction of multiple advanced technologies.

Will House TRACON With Up To 10 Radar Positions For Controllers

The FAA is investing $40.9 million in infrastructure for Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO) in Greensboro, NC. The Agency is building a new, 180-foot-tall Air Traffic Control Tower.