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May 05, 2019

Airborne 05.03.19: Ely Race Cancels, MAF in Mozambique, L-Birds 2 Normandy

Also: 2019 Daher Internship, ForeFlight Update, eFlyer2 Order, Blackhawk Celebrates 20th

The Ely Air Races, scheduled for June 13-15 in Ely, NV have been cancelled. Airport Manager Lance Gale told the White Pine County Commission that he learned of the pending closure of the airport (KELY) at a special fire commission meeting after the nearest fire station was closed. The FAA reportedly has withdrawn the airport's Part 139 authorization due to the move. Gale said that he was advised April 19 by the interim district fire chief that there were no Airport Rescue Fire Truck personnel available to respond to

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Celebrates 60 Years

Was Renamed For The 'Father Of Modern Rocketry' May 1, 1959

On May 1, 1959, the Beltsville Space Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, was renamed NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in honor of Robert H. Goddard, widely considered the father of modern rocketry. Thus began a 60-year boom in science and technological innovation.

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Air Georgian Opens The Canadian Airline Professional Development Academy

Will Offer Advanced Training, Evaluation, Analytics And Development Tools For Aviation Professionals And Industry

Air Georgian has launched the Canadian Airline Professional Development Academy (CAPDA), further positioning Air Georgian as an industry leader in developing airline professionals.

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Southwest Airlines Provides Essential Medical Transportation Grants

Donates 10,000 Roundtrip Tickets To Hospitals And Medical Transportation Charities

Southwest Airlines has donated 10,000 roundtrip tickets to 76 hospitals and medical transportation charities located throughout North America as part of the airline's annual Medical Transportation Grant Program. This year, the airline is supporting organizations across 25 states and in 40 cities. Throughout the year, hospitals and medical charities are able to use these tickets to alleviate travel costs for patients receiving critical medical treatments.

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U.S. Air Force F-35As Conduct First Combat Employment

Conducted An Air Strike At Wadi Ashai, Iraq

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted an air strike at Wadi Ashai, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, April 30. This strike marked the F-35A’s first combat employment.

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Blackhawk Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary

Announces Facility Expansion And New Brand Launch

This year marks Waco-based Blackhawk Modifications’ 20th year in business – a milestone the company is celebrating with a facility expansion that doubles their Waco, TX hangar and office capacity. Blackhawk also announced the alignment of several mutually owned aviation-based companies under one umbrella that will be branded as Blackhawk Aerospace.

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Life Link III Receives Full CAMTS Accreditation

Designation Effective Through April 1, 2022

Life Link III has been awarded full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for both its rotor wing and fixed wing services. The CAMTS accreditation status is one of the most prestigious industry designations that may be achieved and extends across the entire Life Link III program including its fixed wing base and eight helicopter bases located in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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National Model Aviation Museum Opens Digital Collection

Thousands Of Objects And Records Available For Viewing

Thanks to the support of AMA members, staff, donors, and Museum Patrons, the National Model Aviation Museum has completed a multiyear project to build an online digital collection. As of now, 830 object records and 2,734 library records are available for viewing.

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Earth vs. Asteroids: Humans Strike Back

Japanese Spacecraft Creates A Crater On Asteroid Ryugu

Incoming asteroids have been scarring our home planet for billions of years. This month humankind left our own mark on an asteroid for the first time: Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft dropped a copper projectile at very high speed in an attempt to form a crater on asteroid Ryugu. A much bigger asteroid impact is planned for the coming decade, involving an international double-spacecraft mission.

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