Disaster Relief Is The Theme For This Year's Challenge
The Request for Proposals for the 33rd Annual AHS International Student Design Competition, sponsored by Bell Helicopter, is now posted. The 2016 challenge was developed by the American Helicopter Society (AHS) International Student Design Competition Steering Committee.
Will Provide LEAP-1B Engines For The Airline's 737 MAX Fleet
Garuda Indonesia and CFM International have announced an expansion of their long-term partnership, providing support for the airline's future fleet revitalization program. Under the arrangement announced at the 2015 Paris Air Show, Garuda Indonesia has committed to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.
Part of NAA's mission is identifying and recognizing those who have contributed to the "art, sport and science of aviation and space flight in the United States." NAA presents more than a dozen awards throughout each year to honor achievements in aviation and space.
'Trial By Fire' Accident Involved Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
The two naval aviators were on hand Tuesday at the National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola to examine a section of their historic ship that was recently added to the museum's collection. The USS Forrestal (CVA 59) suffered a devastating fire and resulting explosions resulting from a rocket accident on July 29, 1967 which killed 134 Sailors and injured 161.
Orbital ATK has finalized an agreement with Airbus to expand its current contract to include the manufacture of composite stringers and frames on the –1000 variant of the A350 program, adding to the work already being performed on the A350 program. This agreement builds on Orbital ATK’s valuable working relationship with Airbus and its partners.
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully completed a maneuver on July 29, 2015, to put the spacecraft in the right place on Sept. 28, 2016, for supporting arrival of the InSight Mars lander mission. The engine burn began at 6:21:31 a.m. PDT (13:21:31 UTC) and lasted for 75 seconds.
Australia First Nation Outside The United States To Fly The Airborne Electronic Attack Platform
The U.S. Navy has extended advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability to a key U.S. ally, presenting the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with its first EA-18G Growler. Australia is the first country other than the U.S. to obtain this aircraft.
Cessna 172, Piper Seminole Devices Added To The School's Offerings
Epic Flight Academy, New Smyrna Beach, FL has taken delivery of two Frasca Flight Training Devices (FTDs). The FTDs include a TruFlite PA44 Seminole and upgrades to their TruFlite Cessna 172 FTD. The 172 FTD will feature TruVision visual system with 220 degree wraparound visual display sytem, while the Seminole will feature a Single Channel visual system, iPad interface, Garmin GNS430W GPS and Frasca's TruFeel control loading system.
Thirteen Companies To Provide Technologies For Glenn Research Center In Cleveland
NASA has awarded contracts to 13 companies to provide advanced propulsion and communications system technologies as part of ongoing long-term aerospace research activities at the agency’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.
Says Feather Mechanism Has Already Been Modified To Prevent A Similar Accident In The Future
In an extensive blog post and video, Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson says that the conclusion of the NTSB's investigation of the accident involving SpaceShipTwo last October 31 is a "milestone" for the company that will allow it to focus on the future.
Modernization And Sustainment Business Headquarters Moves To Oklahoma City
Boeing has broken ground on a new 290,000 square-foot facility with space for approximately 800 employees. The new structure, the third in Boeing’s existing campus, will open in summer 2016 and house employees working in engineering, research and development laboratories, and some support staff.
Ask Government To Proffer Arbitration If One Last Round Of Talks Fail
After more than five years at the bargaining table, Sun Country Airlines pilots have asked the federal government to declare an impasse and release them from government-supervised talks if the airline and its pilots can’t reach a tentative agreement after one more round of mediation.
The National Model Aviation Museum Celebrates Summer With New Artifacts And Exhibits
The National Model Aviation Museum has completed the installation of several new exhibits, with new artifacts and hands-on platforms for museum visitors to enjoy. Many of the new pieces are on loan and will only be on display throughout the summer months.
Print Piece, Short Video Intended To Educate Farmers And Others In Agriculture
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) has launched a UAV safety campaign to raise awareness and prevent accidents between UAV operators and low-altitude manned aircraft. The first public outreach tool in the safety campaign is a UAV "safety stuffer" designed for aerial applicators to share with farmers and other agricultural stakeholders.
"We ... have a truly incredible pilot corps with unparalleled experience covering an enormously diverse range of commercial, military and space vehicles, and we will continue to prepare and train them for commercial space service." Source: Sir Richard Branson's blog.
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