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August 11, 2019

Cooperation Delivers Enhanced ICAO Compliance, Sustainable Aviation Development

Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu Cites 'No Country Left Behind' Initiative

ICAO Council president Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu declares that the UN agency’s No Country Left Behind initiative has successfully resulted in heightened cooperation with States and established a crucial momentum for further progress.

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HSC-25 Provides Urgent MEDEVAC Of Chinese Mariner At Sea

Mariner Was Airlifted To Guam And Transported To Guam Memorial Hospital For Medical Care

The Guam-based “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 responded to a civilian in distress aboard a Chinese-flagged vessel in the Pacific Aug. 6.

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ESA: Asteroid's Surprise Close Approach Shows Need For More Eyes On The Skies

Asteroid 2019 OK Missed Earth By About 40,000 Miles

On July 25, an asteroid the size of a football field flew by Earth, coming within 40,000 miles of our planet’s surface during its closest approach – about one fifth of the distance to the Moon. The 100 yard-wide asteroid dubbed '2019 OK' was detected just days before it passed Earth, although archival records from sky surveys show it had previously been observed but wasn't recognized as a near-Earth asteroid.

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Confirmation Of Toasty TESS Planet Leads To Surprising Find Of Promising World

Is Located In A System 31 Light-Years Away In The Constellation Hydra

A piping hot planet discovered by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has pointed the way to additional worlds orbiting the same star, one of which is located in the star’s habitable zone. If made of rock, this planet may be around twice Earth’s size.

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BAE Systems Trusted To Deliver Flight Training At Tamworth

Has Accumulated More Than 280,000 Hours In The Air For Australian Defense Force

BAE Systems Australia’s flight training business at Tamworth has notched up more than 280,000 hours in the air, helping the next generation of Australian Defence Force pilots earn their wings.

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China's H-6K Bomber Likely To Carry Hypersonic Weapons

Designed To Strike Strategic Targets Deep In Enemy Territory

China's latest variant of the H-6 bomber, designated as the H-6K, is expected to be capable of carrying hypersonic weapons, according to Chinese media.

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Silk Way Airlines USA Appoints Exclusive U.S. General Sales Agent

Global Feeder Services Will Develop Customer And Sale Activities For The Carrier

Silk Way Airlines USA has announced that, effective immediately, Global Feeder Services Holding (GFS) will serve as SWA USA’s exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) responsible for maintaining and further developing customer and sales activities in the United States of America on behalf of Silk Way Airlines and Silk Way West Airlines.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.11.19): Climb To VFR

Climb To VFR ATC authorization for an aircraft to climb to VFR conditions within Class B, C, D, and E surface areas when the only weather limitation is restricted visibility. The aircraft must remain clear of clouds while climbing to VFR.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.11.19)

Aero Linx: The Vertical Flight Society The Vertical Flight Society — founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, Inc. — is the world's only international technical society for engineers, scientists and others working to advance vertical flight technology. We bring together industry, academia and government to tackle the toughest challenges in vertical flight. Our members share a legacy of knowledge and accomplishment that has been driving innovation for over 75 years! As a member of the world's only Vertical Flight Society, you can help advance the state of the art in vertical flight. Our members can participate in many outreach initiatives and professional benefits.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.11.19)

“HSC-25’s ability to launch our aircraft on a moment’s notice for a SAR or MEDEVAC is astounding. Just two weeks after rescuing a distressed mariner, the team was once again able to flawlessly execute a rescue under the most demanding of circumstances. Every Sailor should be proud of the lives we are able to save and the support we provide to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.” Source: Cmdr. Frank Loforti, commanding officer of HSC-25, detailing the facts  as the Guam-based “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 responded to a civilian in distress aboard a Chinese-flagged vessel in the Pacific Aug. 6. Within two hours of notification by U.S. Coast Guard S

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