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“Watchkeeper will provide real-time information for troops conducting operations on the ground, allowing them to understand better and thereby overcome threats they may face. The ‘release to service’ is a major milestone in this important program. Source: UK Minister for Defense Equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne, following the Approval given for the Army’s own pilots to begin live-flying the unarmed Watchkeeper from Boscombe Down in Wiltshire; up until now it has been only been trialed by industry.

No Enforcement On Non-European Carriers Until At Least 2017

The European Union has reversed its efforts to impose a carbon charge on American air carriers operating flights in and out of Europe through 2017.

Focuses On Continued Market Expansion, Recognizes Outstanding Achievement

An exclusive group of flight training school owners from multiple states along the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic region met recently as Diamond Flight Center Development Council members to plan their further growth and market expansion. The group focused on their unique growth strategies, flight center best practices and utilization of innovative Diamond programs such as DiamondShare and Lease & Learn.

First E-Jet Delivered March 8, 2004

This month, Embraer Commercial Aviation celebrates another historic milestone in its E-Jets program – the ten year anniversary of the first aircraft deliveries. On March 8, 2004, LOT Polish Airlines and US Airways each received an E170. US Airways was the launch customer of the E-Jet in the USA. LOT was the first airline to operate a commercial E-Jet flight when the aircraft flew between Warsaw and Vienna on March 17, 2004.

Airplane Will Join The EAA's Employee Flying Club When Complete

A group of EAA employees building a Zenith 750 are making good progress with the project, and have reached the point that it's time to choose the paint scheme for the airplane, among other things.

Charges New Overtime Fees For Customs & Immigration

The long-standing Bahamas "Bill Of Rights For Private Pilots" is no longer valid. The island nation has begun charging a new fee should a private airplane arrive or depart before 0900 or after 1700 local time, according to information forwarded to ANN by Caribbean Flying Adventures.

Proven Executive And Leader In Global Aerial Operations, With Extensive Experience In Domestic, International Operations

Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated has named Brian Clegg as Vice President of Global Aerial Operations. In an anticipated move, previous Vice President of Aerial Operations H.E. “Mac” McClaren has transitioned into a new role as Vice President of Government, Defense and Security Programs. Both changes will be effective March 10, 2014.

Team Progressing Toward Exploration Flight Test-1

The Orion spacecraft has moved another step closer toward its first test flight as the core and starboard boosters for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket contracted by Lockheed Martin for that flight have arrived at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The rocket will undergo testing and processing at ULA's Horizontal Integration Facility to prepare for Orion's Exploration Flight Test-1 later this year.