Publication Recognizes Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR) Project

The Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR) project’s Traffic Aware Planner (TAP) software, developed by researchers at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, was selected as one of the winners of the 2019 “R&D 100” awards.

National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) Is Home To Two Such Test Facilities

They are considered indispensable. Those at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) at Moffett Field in Mountain View, California, who observe their contributions every day agree the craftsmen employed there are not only integral to the work at NFAC but play a vital role the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) mission as a whole.

Induction Ceremony Being Held November 23

Jeff Bezos; founder of aerospace company Blue Origin; Hawley Bowlus, American engineer, designer and aircraft builder and icon of the Golden Age of Flight; Dr. Vance Coffman, retired chairman of Lockheed Martin Corporation and the man responsible for the Hubble Space Telescope and other critical space innovations; Joan Sullivan Garrett, founder of MedAire, the leading global provider of integrated safety solutions where remote medical care is in high demand; Robert J. Gilliland, first man to fly the SR-71 Blackbird and test-pilot for EVERY Blackbird that came off the production line; Dick Gordon, American Naval Aviator and Command Module Pilot of Apollo 12, the second manned mission to land on the Moon; Lt. Col. David Hamilton, t

By End Of Fiscal Year 2020, ANA HD Will Be Replacing Approximately 70 Percent Of The Single-Use Plastics With Eco-Friendly Products

ANA Holdings (ANA HD) is taking steps to decrease its environmental impact. Effective Feb. 1, 2020, ANA HD will reduce its reliance on single-use plastics inside its cabins and lounges and replacing the plastic straws, stirring sticks and cutlery used in these areas. The plastic straws will be replaced with eco-friendly bioplastic or paper straws while the new stirring sticks and cutlery will be made of wood.

Just In Time For The Holidays, Clay Lacy Introduces Three New Wi-Fi Equipped Aircraft For Private Jet Charter To The New York Market

Clay Lacy Aviation has added a 16-passenger, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650ER, a 16-passenger, long-range and fuel-efficient Dassault Falcon 7X tri-jet and the East Coast’s first Pilatus PC-24 midsize jet for charter to its Northeastern U.S. fleet. All three aircraft are based at Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC), a short flight from Teterboro, White Plains, Farmingdale, Stewart, Newark and other local airports serving the greater New York City area. All three jets are equipped with Wi-Fi, satellite phone and other desirable amenities.

Marked Germany's Entry Into The Satellite Club

This year has already marked 50 years since the first landing on the Moon and 50 years since Airbus was founded. Now there is another 50th anniversary on the horizon: 50 years ago, Germany was elevated to the status of a spacefaring nation following the successful launch of Azur, its first research satellite. On November 8, 1969 at 2:52 am (CET), a Scout launch vehicle lifted off from Vandenberg, California, USA, carrying Azur into space. In doing so, Germany joined the club of nations that had placed their own satellites in orbit.

Astronautics Electronic Flight Bags Will Provide Additional Capabilities, Improved Reliability, And Lower Operating Costs

Astronautics Corporation of America is providing Air France upgraded electronic flight bags (EFBs) on the airline’s fleet of Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft. The contract includes upgrading 48 Air France 777s and six 787s.

Eight Planes Kick Off Private Luxury Sale Experience

 Assent Aeronautics, an emerging brand of private airplane brokerage and management, announced today that it will host the first in a series of live, private luxury aircraft auctions December 12 – 14, 2019.

Aero Linx: Corporate Angel Network Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable organization whose sole mission is to fly cancer patients (both children and adults) to treatment at no cost to them on empty seats - on both private and corporate planes - with patients who need the rides. This not only improves the patients' chances of survival, but, it also reduces their emotional stress, physical discomfort, and financial burden. Participation in Corporate Angel Network is open to all cancer patients, bone marrow donors and recipients, and stem cell donors and recipients who are ambulatory and not in need of medical support while traveling. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and pat

Flight Recorder A general term applied to any instrument or device that records information about the performance of an aircraft in flight or about conditions encountered in flight. Flight recorders may make records of airspeed, outside air temperature, vertical acceleration, engine RPM, manifold pressure, and other pertinent variables for a given flight.

“We’re especially pleased to honor this exemplary Class of 2019 because these men and women are amongst the most talented figures in air and space history. Aviation and space exploration, as embodied by the honorees in the International Air & Space Hall of Fame, directly represents the human pioneering and exploring spirit. November 23 is THE day of the year every guest remembers for the rest of their lives. Guests come from all over the globe just to be in the room with the Honorees and join in this momentous celebration.” Source: Jim Kidrick, president & CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, discussing those to be inducted at this year’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame Celebration, a