PFC
Stands for "passenger facility charge." It is a tax authorized
by Congress, approved by the Federal Aviation Administration,
assessed by airports, and collected by airlines as an add-on to the
fare. It is designed to help pay for airport improvements that
enhance safety and capacity.
Aero-Linx: Space Tweep
Society
The Space Tweep Society is a group of space enthusiasts on
Twitter from a variety of backgrounds. Our ranks include NASA and
other space program employees, astronomers, journalists,
astrophysicists, scientists, educators, and space geeks. Our
mission is to promote enthusiasm for all things space and to unite
those inside the space industry with those who are outside looking
in.
"The C-17 Simulator commissioning marks the start of
aircrew training in Australia. From January 2010, RAAF C-17 pilots
will undertake their training at Amberley instead of travelling to
the United States (US)... The attainment of the C-17 simulator
is another successful outcome for the C-17 Heavy Air Lift Project
and further testimony to the cooperative relationship between the
Department of Defence, the United States Air Force and its
contractors."
Source: Greg Combet, the Minister for
Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science...
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