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February 21, 2014

Airborne 02.21.14: GAMA Briefs on 2013, 777X Decision, CubeSats!

Also: Rod Machado's New Book, Scorpion Update, Google Lunar XPRIZE, Aviation Website Woes

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the worldwide 2013 year-end aircraft billing and shipment numbers at its annual “State of the Industry” event held in Washington, D.C., and the news was somewhat positive. Boeing said it evaluated criteria that were designed to find the wing fabrication location that would best support the 777X business plan. The new composite wing center will be located north of the Everett factory, and is expected to sustain thousands of Puget Sound area jobs for years to come. A business accelerator focu

Wait, Klyde, Did You Say 'New Jets'?

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“This rule is a significant advancement in helicopter safety. This rule will help reduce risk and help pilots make good safety decisions through the use of better training, procedures, and equipment.” Source: FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.

The maximum speed at which full, abrupt control movement can be used without overstressing the airframe.

The PSA History Page

This page is devoted to the history of Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA). Founded in 1949 by Kenny and Jean Friedkin, the airline grew into a San Diego and California institution before being swallowed up by USAir in 1988.