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Former NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot Joins Lockheed Martin

Latest Of Five Recent Strategy And Business Development Executive Appointments

Robert Lightfoot, a longtime NASA executive who served as both the agency's acting administrator and highest-ranking civil servant, will join Lockheed Martin Space as vice president, Strategy and Business Development, effective May 6.

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Airborne 05.03.19: Ely Race Cancels, MAF in Mozambique, L-Birds 2 Normandy

Also: 2019 Daher Internship, ForeFlight Update, eFlyer2 Order, Blackhawk Celebrates 20th

The Ely Air Races, scheduled for June 13-15 in Ely, NV have been cancelled. Airport Manager Lance Gale told the White Pine County Commission that he learned of the pending closure of the airport (KELY) at a special fire commission meeting after the nearest fire station was closed. The FAA reportedly has withdrawn the airport's Part 139 authorization due to the move. Gale said that he was advised April 19 by the interim district fire chief that there were no Airport Rescue Fire Truck personnel available to respond to

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.06.19)

“This opportunity is a one-of-a-kind experience for the internship recipients. Spending time with our team in France will enable them to gain expertise in their aviation industry fields of interest.” Source: Nicolas Chabbert, Senior vice president of Daher Airplane Business Unit and CEO of Daher Aircraft, announcing Benjamin Van Handel and Jordan Paulson ... both from Wisconsin ... as the recipients of the company's 2019 internships.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.06.19): Air Navigation Facility

Any facility used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, aid of air navigation

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.06.19)

FAA Balloon Flying Handbook

The FAA Balloon Flying Handbook introduces the basic pilot knowledge and skills that are essential for piloting balloons. It introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training.