RS-25 Engine Installed On Test Stand At Stennis Space Center

Engineers have taken a crucial step in preparing to test parts of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will send humans to new destinations in the solar system. They installed on Thursday an RS-25 engine on the A-1 Test Stand at the agency's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Replacement C-130 On Duty, But Not Performing

One of the first impressions airshow viewers get of the Navy's Blue Angels is of a distinctive C-130 making low passes and showing off the capabilities of the airplane at airshow center.

Most Recently Supported The FAA's Joint Planning And Development Office As A Consultant

GAMA has named Jonathan Archer, a 24-year aviation industry veteran, as Director of Engineering & Airworthiness.

Company Says EFB Enhances Situational Awareness And Flight Efficiency

Jeppesen is now offering operators an enhanced version of its industry-leading FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) solution for iPad. New iOS 7-compliant features and functionality of FliteDeck Pro will help airlines and other large operators work more efficiently, with improved access to critical flight information and shared data between devices.   

Laufer Wind Calls Radar-Activated Obstruction Lighting System A 'Major Step Forward'

Laufer Wind says it has successfully demonstrated of its Aircraft Detection Sight Solution (ADSS), the first-ever trial against a radar-activated obstruction lighting system on a wind farm in the U.S. The FAA and the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) participated in the trial.

Remains Of Two On Bomber Crew Returned To Their Families

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced recently that two U.S. servicemen, missing from World War II, have been identified and were returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

Ranks Among The Largest Commercial Airline Orders In Company History

The largest carrier in Indonesia ... Lion Air ... has selected a comprehensive suite of Rockwell Collins avionics, including the MultiScan Threat Detection System and GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR), for 234 Airbus A320 aircraft. Lion Air’s selection is one of the largest avionics orders by one airline in the company’s history.

Craig Williams, A.A.E. Will Take The Leadership Post

The Bishop International Airport (KFNT) Authority Board has hired Craig Williams, A.A.E., as the new Airport Director. He is currently employed as the Director of Operations and Facilities at the Ft. Wayne International Airport in Indiana.

SDSO Currently Flying Three Bell Helicopters

Pending successful final negotiations, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department intends to award a contract for the purchase of a Bell 407GX. The aircraft will be used for parapublic missions, including: search and rescue, fire suppression, and law enforcement air support to public safety agencies throughout San Diego County.

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