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SAE International Hosts AeroTech Americas Conference

Featured Sessions And Discussions That Help Propel The Aircraft Of Tomorrow

SAE International’s 2019 AeroTech Americas conference brought together aerospace professionals from around the world to take part in lively discussions and informative presentations.

Moyaak Chuol Wins Washington State High School Aerospace Manufacturer Contest

Lindbergh High School Senior Accepts Job At Boeing After Graduation

A high school student in Washington State has been offered, and accepted, a job at Boeing after winning the state's high school Aerospace Manufacturer contest.

Airborne 05.06.19: New Shepard Flt, 737 MAX Update, NORAD GA Intercept

Also: National Model Aviation Museum, Piaggio Seeks Submissions, U-Haul PC-24, Non-Pilot Accident

Blue Origin conducted an 11th successful flight of its New Shepard suborbital booster Thursday, launching from the company's west Texas complex and recovering both the booster and capsule about 10 minutes later. The launch went off on schedule about 9:30 CDT in Texas. The apogee of the flight was above ‘Karman Line” -- recognized as the boundary of space. The capsule carried multiple scientific payloads. The FAA could approve a return to service of the 737 MAX in late May or early June, but airl

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.08.19)

“This formation represents more than just the seven jets captured on camera. It is a representation of the professionalism and excellence that every service member portrays in the United States military.” Source: Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, on the first flight of an F-22 Raptor in concert with the Blue Angels.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.08.19): Clearance Void Time [ICAO]

A time specified by an air traffic control unit at which a clearance ceases to be valid unless the aircraft concerned has already taken action to comply therewith.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.08.19)

Jet Card And Timeshare Operator Ascension Air Is Facing Unhappy Customers

Ascension Air, an Atlanta-based operator of Eclipse 550 and Cirrus SR22 aircraft, sells jet cards, shares, and leases and had also been operating in South Florida. Its CEO Jamail Larkins had been tabbed as a rising star of business aviation.