Lockheed Martin Corporation has appointed John Rood as senior vice president, Lockheed Martin International, and elected him as a corporate officer. Rood succeeds Pat Dewar, who has been appointed to senior vice president, International Strategic Initiatives, and will retire in August 2016. Both appointments are effective March 7, 2016.
Organizers Acknowledged They Did Not Have Adequate Staff, But High Winds Were Primary Cause
The organizers of the Wairarapa Balloon Festival in New Zealand were overwhelmed last Saturday by the number of people who showed up for a planned night glow, and then the event had to be cancelled.
AIRMET
In-flight weather advisories issued only to amend the area forecast concerning weather phenomena which are of operational interest to all aircraft and potentially hazardous to aircraft having limited capability because of lack of equipment, instrumentation, or pilot qualifications. AIRMETs concern weather of less severity than that covered by SIGMETs or Convective SIGMETs. AIRMETs cover moderate icing, moderate turbulence, sustained winds of 30 knots or more at the surface, widespread areas of ceilings less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles, and extensive mountain obscurement.
Aero Linx: The Aeronca Aviators Club
Aeronca Champ, Chief, Sedan, L-3 (O-58), L-16, Defender, C-2, C-3, Models 50, 65, series K et al. We promote these capable and historic aircraft through their preservation and maintenance, and celebrate their History. The Aeronca Aviators Club welcomes all owners, pilots and enthusiasts of these fine aircraft.
"Because product support and operational excellence are such critical elements of our business, we're excited to announce these expanded AOG capabilities. Duncan Aviation's existing facility infrastructure, capabilities and experience are a great fit for Gogo's needs in this program and we're proud to be working with them."
Source: John Wade, Gogo Business Aviation's executive vice president and general manager, following the announcement that Gogo is expanding its business aviation product support program in order to increase responsiveness to customers and dealers in need of AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support.
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