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High winds at the SpaceX launch complex in Texas blew over the "test hopper" rocket that is a prototype of the spacecraft the company hopes will one day carry people to Mars. Winds gusting to more than 50 miles per hour blew the upper section of the rocket to the ground. SpaceX founder Elon Musk says the damage will take "weeks" to repair. The prototype was never intended to be launched into orbit, but rather to conduct a series of test flights to altitudes of up to 16,400 feet. The portion

Acquisition Will Secure The Production Ramp-Up And Long-Term Success Of The Program

Bombardier has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Global 7500 wing program from Triumph Group. The acquisition will strengthen Bombardier’s position as a leading aerostructures manufacturer and secure the production ramp-up and long-term success of Bombardier’s flagship business jet.

Enhance Aviation Maintenance Program And Offer Clear Career Pathway For Students

Aviation services provider AAR and Lake Superior College (LSC) have expanded their partnership to further enhance instruction and career prospects for students enrolled in the aviation maintenance technician program at the college’s Center for Advanced Aviation.

Research Conducted By University Of Arizona For NASA

NASA hopes to send humans to Mars by the 2030s on a round-trip mission that could take up to three years –  far longer than any human has ever traveled in space. Such long-term spaceflights could adversely affect certain cells in the immune systems of astronauts, according to a new study led by University of Arizona researchers.

Partners With Wright Brothers Institute To Explore New Ways To Plan Complex UAS SAR Missions

The Air Force Research Laboratory, United Kingdom Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, or DSTL, in collaboration with Wright Brothers Institute and University of Dayton Research Institute, announced, the “Swarm and Search AI Challenge: 2019 Fire Hack.” The challenge will explore new, efficient and resilient ways to plan complex unmanned aerial systems search and rescue missions. Concurrent challenges in the U.S. and the U.K. will conclude with a final showdown taking place March 29 - 31, 2019.

Rotating Layers Go Deep

The rings of Saturn may be iconic, but there was a time when the majestic gas giant existed without its distinctive halo. In fact, the rings may have formed much later than the planet itself, according to a new analysis of gravity science data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft.

Hires FAA-Certified Remote Aircraft Pilot

Maryland Architectural firm Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) is pleased to announce the addition of inhouse Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) drone services. The adoption of the new program will provide for more efficient, safer and cost-effective drone-based aerial data collection, scanning areas of land in a fraction of the time.

Colorado Organization To Host Apollo 11 Anniversary Celebration July 13th-20th

Denver-based Wings Over the Rockies (Wings), has announced it will host Apollopalooza, a regional celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and future of human space exploration on Saturday, July 13th through Saturday, July 20th, 2019.

Contract Has A Ceiling Value Of $89 Million

FLIR Systems has been awarded a contract from the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) in support of the French Operational Pocket Drone (DrOP) program. The contract has a ceiling value of $89 million to provide the FLIR Black Hornet 3 nano-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) to support French Armed Forces operations.

Goal Is To Mine Regolith, An Ore That Can Produce Water And Oxygen

The European Space Agency (ESA) has just signed a one-year contract with ArianeGroup to study and prepare for a mission to go to the Moon with the aim of mining regolith. Regolith is an ore from which it is possible to extract water and oxygen, thus enabling an independent human presence on the Moon to be envisaged, capable of producing the fuel needed for more distant exploratory missions.

Scenario Allowed Users To Virtually Walk Inside A Hangar With A Piece Of Munition Positioned For Maintenance

A demonstration of how virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) can benefit Air Force training processes took place earlier this month. The demonstration was geared toward Airmen within the aircraft armament systems and munition systems, and gave a glimpse of how VR/AR applications can aid in providing an enhanced experience to Airmen preparing aircraft for combat missions.

Work Now Progressing On Detailed Design Of The System

Airbus Defense and Space has successfully completed the Telesat LEO Constellation System Requirements Review and is now working on the detailed design of the system. Development of key technologies for both space and ground segments will enable Airbus to offer solutions that not only meet Telesat’s ambitious requirements but also provide cost effective and stable approaches for its longer term business objectives.

FAA Has Been Unable To Independently Confirm Sightings

Reports of a drone flying near Teterboro airport on Tuesday caused delays at Newark Liberty International Airport for about 20 minutes. But it may have been just another false alarm.

A Week-Long Program Open To Young People Ages 13-19

The Academy of Model Aeronautics offers a lot of programs designed to foster interest in model aviation. One of those is Camp AMA, a week-long summer camp program at the organization's headquarters in Muncie, IN. According to the AMA website, the cost of the camp includes instruction time, meals, lodging, and nighttime activities. Campers will get the chance to work personally with some of the best RC pilots in the world, including Nick Maxwell, Andrew Jesky, AC Glenn, and RJ Gritter.

Restrictions Begin January 31 Around Mercedes-Benz Stadium In Atlanta

The FAA will establish airspace restrictions affecting UAS operations January 31 to February 3, 2019 centered on Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA due to pre-Super Bowl and Super Bowl activity.

Previously Filled A Similar Role At Virgin America

ExpressJet Airlines has named John Varley Senior vice president - Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel. In this new role, Varley will be responsible for Human Resources, Information Technology and Legal.

Projected Funded By A $1.2 Million Federal Grant

A Georgia State researcher and collaborators have been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant to develop the use of drones in wildfire management, providing more timely data that could allow authorities to give residents in affected areas more time to evacuate, as well as helping firefighters working on the ground.

Former Flight Instructor Praised The Airplane

After his first up-close view Jan. 15 of a ready-to-fly T-X, the Air Force’s training aircraft of the future, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein could have been expected to marvel at the technical sophistication of a state-of-the-art plane designed and manufactured not only with future pilots in mind but with maintainers and software specialists as well.

More Adventures For The Superhero Donated By The Stan Lee Foundation To EAA Young Eagles Program

Aviore, the aviation superhero unveiled in 2017 by the late Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, is back for more aviation thrills in The Adventures of Aviore, now available through the Experimental Aircraft Association at Aviore.org and through the January edition of EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine.

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Will Manage The AS2 Supersonic Business Jet Program

Aerion, the leader in supersonic flight, has promoted Steve Berroth to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Program Manager of the AS2 Supersonic Business Jet. As Chief Operating Officer and Program Manager, Berroth brings leadership and 35 years of experience in large aerospace organizations and aircraft development programs.

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Blue Origin has made its 10th successful test flight with its New Shepard rocket, launching multiple payloads, including eight NASA experiments, to an altitude of 66 miles on Wednesday. The rocket lifted off at the company's West Texas launch complex at 10:05 a.m. local time. The flight lasted 10 minutes and 15 seconds, and the New Shepard touched down on its landing pad as designed. The capsule returned to Earth under a parachute, landing on the Texas plains. The FAA recently proposed a

Aero Linx: WASP on the WEB Welcome to WASP on the WEB! During World War II, a select group  of young women pilots became pioneers, heroes, and role models...They were the Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP, the first women in history trained to fly  American military aircraft. In memory of those we have lost and in honor of those we still cherish... WELCOME. Our mission is to let the voices and the stories of the WASP inspire and encourage our visitors to fly higher than they've ever flown. And one thing you should know right up front, WASP ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH. They don't need to make anything up! WASP LIVED their history, one checkride, one heartbreak and one triumph

In his latest adventure, titled “Angles of Attack,” Aviore and the T.A.L.O.N. team face off against the evil schemes of Drag and Turbulence, who are involved in a plot to steal a laser on behalf of an even more menacing foe. Throughout the adventure, readers will learn more about aviation and the history of flight. Each Aviore comic book is drawn and written in the style made famous by Marvel Comics. Each volume also contains links to more information and fun activities for young aviation enthusiasts. Along with the print version, every Aviore volume will be available online at Aviore.org. In the series, Aviore’s everyday identity is Jake Peregrine Howard — Perry to his friends — a young high school student living on a farm just outside of Wichita,