The Aircraft Was Delivered To Delta Air Lines

Airbus has delivered its first US-assembled A220 aircraft from Mobile, Alabama, underlining the aircraft manufacturer’s role as a global aircraft producer and heralding the arrival of a new era in Airbus aircraft production in the United States. The aircraft was delivered to Delta Air Lines. “The delivery of the first US-built A220-300 is a historic moment that highlights Airbus’ growing industrial footprint in North America and makes us all extremely proud,” said C. Jeffrey Knittel, Chairman & CEO Airbus Americas, Inc. “We look forward to seeing passengers delighted by the experience of travelling on board this brand new A220-300 proudly built in Mobile, Alabama.&rdqu

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We have a packed episode today filled with the latest news, let's start with a video that will get your heart rate up... the Raptor aircraft makes it’s first flight… but it wasn't without a hitch... Several days ago, the first flight of an experimental aircraft headed for the kit aircraft market, someday, took to the skies. The Raptor Aircraft made bold promises... The designer Peter Muller claims "The Raptor is an extremely spacious 5 place, pressurized, composite aircraft with a 62 inch wid

Offers New Online Platform, Flight Simulator Syllabus And Document Upload Tool

The latest version of Sporty's award winning Learn to Fly Course adds a host of features to help pilots save time and money during flight training. From passing the knowledge test to flying safely after the checkride, it's a complete companion for student pilots and rusty pilots alike. The course is available on multiple platforms, including iOS and Android devices, and a one time purchase includes lifetime access. "Now more than ever, a home study course is an important way for pilots to keep their skills sharp and customize their learning experience," said Sporty's Academy President Eric Radtke. "Our course is designed to be hassle-free: use it on any of your devices

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During This Latest Mission, Cassidy Served As Commander Of Expedition 63

After 196 days living and working in Earth’s orbit aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy returned from his third space mission Wednesday, Oct. 21, with cosmonauts Ivan Vagner and Anatoly Ivanishin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. The crew departed the station at 7:32 p.m. EDT Wednesday and landed just south of the town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, at 10:54 p.m. (8:54 a.m. Kazakhstan time). They will undergo preliminary medical checks at the landing site, and then split up to return home. Cassidy will board a NASA plane back to Houston, while Vagner and Ivanishin will fly home to Star City, Russia. During this latest mission, Cassidy s

Five New Bell 407 GXis Were Delivered To Poland

Bell has delivered three Bell 407 GXis to the Polish National Police (PNP). The PNP has been a long-standing Bell customer for about 20 years. The addition of these aircraft will help them serve and protect people, to maintain public order, and security in Poland. "The Bell 407 GXi delivers a robust customer experience while providing best-in-class speed, performance, and reliability," said Duncan Van De Velde, Managing Director of Europe & Russia. "We are glad to have such a strong presence in Poland and appreciate the Polish National Police for its support."

From 2010: Museum President Details Exhibits Featuring Women’s Aviation Accomplishments

On November 2nd, 1929, 117 American female pilots gathered at Curtiss Field in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York; their goal was simple:  to create an organization dedicated to the advancement of aviation. Three years later, Amelia Earhart became the first president of the “Ninety-Nines, Inc.,” named for the 99 charter members of the first organization composed entirely of licensed female pilots.  Today, the Ninety-Nines has over 5,500 members throughout the wo

City Of Auburn Alabama Made Award To Investigate Benefits Of Additive Manufacturing

Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC (HET) has received a grant from the city of Auburn, Alabama's Additive Manufacturing Accelerator (AMA) program. "This is a very exciting step into the future of product design and manufacturing," stated Keith Bagley (pictured), president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET). "We are extremely grateful and proud to have been selected to take part in the Additive Manufacturing Accelerator grant program."

Newly Approved STC Breathes New Life Into Elder Black Hawks Genesys Aerosystems and XP Services announce FAA STC approval of the Genesys modernized avionics suite for the UH-60A and EH-60A Black Hawk. While available as a complete avionics suite upgrade, the avionics building block design provides Black Hawk operators the flexibility of an incremental upgrade path to support constrained budgets and installation timeframes. The suite upgrade replaces legacy gyros, which are prone to failure and costly to repair, with solid-state, light-weight, digital Attitude/Heading Reference System.

Passenger Went On To Explain That Collision With The Dock Was Inevitable

On October 4, 2020, about 1505 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182P amphibious airplane, N6506M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Beechhurst, New York. The private pilot and the pilot-rated passenger in the copilot seat were seriously injured, and a rear-seated passenger was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were interviewed by New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation safety inspectors. The pilot reported he did not remember the events surrounding the accident. The pilot-rated

Aero Linx: The Air Canada Pilots Association With close to 3,800 members who fly passengers and cargo around the world on Air Canada and Air Canada rouge, Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) is the largest single pilot association in Canada, and serves a diverse and engaged membership via its headquarters near Toronto’s Pearson Airport, and through regional representatives across pilot bases in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver.

Center Weather Advisory An unscheduled weather advisory issued by Center Weather Service Unit meteorologists for ATC use to alert pilots of existing or anticipated adverse weather conditions within the next 2 hours. A CWA may modify or redefine a SIGMET.

"This is a very exciting step into the future of product design and manufacturing. We are extremely grateful and proud to have been selected to take part in the Additive Manufacturing Accelerator grant program... We have been actively exploring all of the various benefits available through additive manufacturing techniques for the past 18-months. This grant gives us the opportunity to put our ideas into practice while working with the recognized leaders at Auburn University's National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), it a significant push forward." Source: Keith Bagley, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET), commenting on their receipt of a grant from the city of Auburn, Alabama's Additive Manu