Minimum Descent Altitude
The lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, to which descent is authorized on final approach or during circle-to-land maneuvering in execution of a standard instrument approach procedure where no electronic glideslope is provided.
Aero Linx: World Birstrike Association
The mission of the WBA is to be the global voice of the national bird/wildlife strike committees and other entities, civil and military. At the same time, the WBA provides the platform for pursuing a constructive and cooperative relationship with all stakeholders. The WBA acts as the worldwide forum for the reduction of the bird/wildlife strike risk to aviation.
"We take great pride in Vietjet selecting the game-changing Geared Turbofan engine to power their aircraft fleet. Customers continuously recognize that this engine represents the pinnacle of modern aviation technology with unmatched double-digit reductions in fuel burn, noise and emissions."
Source: Rick Deurloo, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney, following Vietjet's selection of the Pratt & Whitney PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power their order of 63 Airbus A320neo and A321neo family of aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2017.
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