First Jet In The Newly Launched Aircraft Management Program

JetSuite has added an Embraer Legacy 650 to its stable of aircraft, joining the existing fleet of four-seat Phenom 100s, six-seat JetSuite Edition CJ3s, and 30-seat Embraer E135 jets.

Aero Linx: The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of the greatest humanitarian/aviation event in history, The Berlin Airlift. Our Mission is to preserve this memory by preserving several aircraft used in the great event  and creating "Flying Memorials and Classrooms" with the purpose of educating the public about this pivotal, yet forgotten,  event in world history. 

Ground Communication Outlet (GCO) An unstaffed, remotely controlled, ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and FSS via VHF to a telephone connection to obtain an instrument clearance or close a VFR or IFR flight plan. They may also get an updated weather briefing prior to takeoff. Pilots will use four “key clicks” on the VHF radio to contact the appropriate ATC facility or six “key clicks” to contact the FSS. The GCO system is intended to be used only on the ground.

There's A Lot To Like On ANN's Latest Social Media Site

We all know how important Social Media is to a lot of people, particularly those under 30. We also know how important those folks are to the future of aviation. In so many forums and at so many events, we talk about how to attract the next generation of pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts to our industry, and social media is certainly critical to getting the message out to those who practically live online.

“Following the award of the contract to purchase two commercial 747-8 aircraft, this contract award is the next major step forward toward ensuring an overall affordable program.” Source: Maj. Gen. Duke Richardson, Presidential Airlift Recapitalization program executive officer, commenting on the announcement that the Air Force has awarded a contract modification for just under $600 million to Boeing for preliminary design efforts for the next presidential aircraft.

Ends 20-Year Mission Will A Fall Into The Planet's Atmosphere

A thrilling epoch in the exploration of our solar system came to a close Friday, as NASA's Cassini spacecraft made a fateful plunge into the atmosphere of Saturn, ending its 13-year tour of the ringed planet.

But Airport Staff Says The Airport Is Operating Normally

Sebring Airport was hit hard by Hurricane Irma, suffering damages estimated between $5 and $6 million to hangars and other facilities. But airport executives say the field is operating "like nothing ever happened."

Will Provide Worldwide Data And Communication Services

Boeing will design and build seven super-powered medium earth orbit (MEO) satellites for SES, delivering efficient high-performance data communications services to users around the world.

Conducted Some 200 Sorties, Takeoffs And Landings

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Five and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) completed carrier qualifications, Sept. 9-12. To certify, Ronald Reagan and CVW-5 were required to conduct approximately 200 sorties, takeoffs and landings, as well as demonstrate proficiency in flight related operations during both day and night.

Batch Of Last Four Satellites Also On Soyuz In 2019

SES has selected Arianespace for its fifth launch of four O3b satellites joining its O3b Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) fleet. The mission on a Soyuz rocket will be conducted from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, in 2019. The 12 satellites of the existing O3b fleet were orbited by Arianespace in 2013 and 2014; the next four satellites (13th to 16th) will be launched by Arianespace next year. The O3b fleet delivers low-latency data services provided by SES Networks, a business unit of SES.