Multiple Space Telescopes And Satellites Involved In The Discovery

For the first time, NASA scientists have detected light tied to a gravitational-wave event, thanks to two merging neutron stars in the galaxy NGC 4993, located about 130 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Hydra.

Will Continue To Use The U.K. Facility Through At Least 2024

Boeing has renewed its commitment to evaluating its aircraft designs in QinetiQ’s five-meter (approx. 16.5 feet) wind tunnel in Farnborough, Hampshire, U.K.

Presented Each Year At The Air Medical Transport Conference

Presented annually at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), the AAMS Community Awards recognize excellence and leadership in the emergency medical services (EMS) transport community. Airbus Helicopters Inc. continues to be a supporter of the awards.

Aircraft Will Be Delivered To An Undisclosed Customer

Embraer has announced a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from an undisclosed customer. The aircraft can be used for tactical and advanced training as well as light attack and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions. Deliveries will be concluded in 2018.

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“As teens, we are the backbone of aviation as we see the industry falling behind. Source: Yoni Butbul, one of two Aviation Explorers selected to participate in the Aviation Explorers Youth Representative program.

Rudder and ailerons are connected with interconnected springs in order to counteract adverse yaw. Can be overridden if it becomes necessary to slip the aircraft.

Experimental Aircraft Info

A resource for homebuilt experimental aircraft kit builders and pilots of general aviation aircraft alike. With information about aircraft and engine performance, proficient airmanship, VFR flight planning tips and other aviation aspects of interest to aviators.  

Follows Issuance Of An AD Tied To The GPS Module In The ADS600-B Product

The notice on the NavWorx website was terse. "The ADS600-B Gen 2.0 product utilizes a GPS module from a third-party vendor. Although the vendor represented their GPS module met 14 CFR 91.227, the FAA recently determined the GPS module does not meet 14 CFR 91.227. We are unable to sell the ADS600-B, or provide AD updates, for either certified or experimental aircraft. Therefore, we are not currently conducting any business and have ceased operations. We will provide updates if they become available."

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The City of Santa Monica may now proceed with shortening the runway at Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) after a temporary restraining order halting the work was lifted by U.S. District Judge Ronald Lew, who had put it in place. Airport Director Stelios Makrides said that the city is pleased with the court's decision, "which allows it to fulfill its commitment to the community and the FAA. The city will renew work on the runway-shortening project, which it expects to commence within the next week..." French pilot Melanie Astles became the first female pilot to win a Red Bull Air Race when she won the Challenger Class at the Red Bull Air Race in Indianapolis. The win came after she was fastest in Qualifying on the Saturday. When bad weather meant the racing was cancelled on the Sunday, the res