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Boeing Names Three Flight Scholarships Recipients

Each To Receive $5,000 Award For Passing FAA Written Exam And Making First Solo Flight

Boeing Flight Services has named the recipients of three $5,000 flight training scholarships to flight students who have scored 70 percent or better on their FAA written exam and also made their first solo flight. Applicants were also required to write a short essay explaining their future plans with flight. The scholarship recipients are Amy Dahlheimer, 19, of Howard Lake, Minnesota; Benjamin Lillie, 17, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts; and Shelby Scorse, 17, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts.

HFI 2015 Scholarship Applications Open

Offers 19 Scholarships To Support Students In Aviation Studies

The Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) has long recognized the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians — the current shortage is very real and many of our experienced pilots and maintenance technicians are nearing retirement age. HFI annually offers up to 19 scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow's vertical aviation industry.

Australian Advanced Aircraft Contract Executed By The U.S. Navy

To Acquire Four P-8A Poseidon Aircraft

Australian Minister for Defense Senator David Johnston announced Monday the United States Navy has executed an Advanced Acquisition Contract for Australia’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

New NASA App Encourages Kids To Play Along In Adventure Of Rocketry

Available For iOS, Android Platforms

The fun and learning experiences of preparing a rocket and spacecraft for launch are not limited to the engineers and technicians in special suits thanks to a new digital activity book available for the iPad.

Jeppesen Tapped By Gulf Air To Provide FliteDeck Pro On iPad

New EFB Service Contract Transitions Airline Navigation Data, Documents To The iOS Device

Jeppesen recently signed a new three-year service contract with Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, to provide the airline with Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) services on iPad. The agreement allows Gulf Air to continue its digital transformation by eliminating paper-based flight information on the ground and in the air.

SLCC Secures Portion Of NASA Grant

Included In More Than $17.3 Million Through National Space Grant And Fellowship Program

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) has been awarded part of more than $17.3 million being offered by NASA’s Office of Education through the National Space Grant and Fellowship Program with the goal of increasing student and faculty engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at community colleges and technical schools around the country.

First Ever RQ-4 Global Hawk Hits 100th Flight On NASA Mission

Milestone Reached Nearly 16 Years After It First Flew In 1998

The first completed Global Hawk has made history again with its 100th flight in support of NASA environmental research. The milestone occurred on a flight from Edwards Air Force Base in California more than 16 years after its first flight in 1998. The aircraft is now at Wallops Island for a two month deployment to conduct hurricane research missions.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.31.14)

Aero Linx: The Air Rescue Association The Association is organized, operated and dedicated to extending and preserving the spirit and camaraderie among persons who have been assigned or associated with the AAF/USAAF/USAF Air Rescue forces in the past, those presently serving, and those who may serve in the future.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.31.14): Towering Cumulus

Towering Cumulus Another name for cumulus congestus, it is a rapidly growing cumulus or an individual dome-shaped clouds whose height exceeds its width. Its distinctive cauliflower top often mean showers below, but lacking the characteristic anvil of a cumulonimbus, it is not a thunderstorm.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.31.14)

“These aircraft work closely with other existing and future defense assets, and the Australian Customs and Border Protection aviation fleet, to secure our vitally important ocean resources, including northern Australia’s offshore energy resources and to protect our borders.” Source:Australian Minister for Defense Senator David Johnston commenting on the United States Navy's execution of an Advanced Acquisition Contract for Australia’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.