Wed, Oct 23, 2019

Robert Heinlein's Continuing Legacy To Be Presented At International Space Event

Heinlein Prize Trust (HPT) Will Host Special Guests At The International Astronautical Congress

Robert A. Heinlein's continuing influence on space activities and education will be celebrated at the 70th annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC) this week in Washington, D.C. Throughout the week, the Heinlein Prize Trust (HPT) will host special guests including NASA astronauts, authors, subject matter experts, representatives from HPT partner programs and international officials.

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Tue, Oct 22, 2019

Airborne 10.22.19: Gulfstream G700!, Daher Acquires Kodiak, New Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Also: Senate Confirms Barrett, True Blue Power, Sukhoi Superjet 100 Upgrades, Global C-130J Fleet 

With incredible fanfare and a truly Las Vegas style show, Gulfstream announced the coming first flight and availability, as well as advance orders for the Gulfstream G700. ANN gives you a ringside seat to one heck of a show... It’s a done deal... the Daher Group has just confirmed the acquisition completion of the Sandpoint, Idaho-based Quest Aircraft Company, marking a major milestone in the French corporation’s growth of its North American operations. ANN's Jim Campbell talks to Daher's Nicolas Chabbert about the future of this Franco-American aero-marriage. After several weeks of whispers, Pilatus finally took the wraps off the PC-12 NGX. It hosts an improved engine, new avionics and a completely redesigned cabin with larger windows. The PC-12 NGX is powered by the PT6E-67XP turboprop engine, featuring  an Electronic Propeller and Engine Control System

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