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The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots has filed a lawsuit against NetJets Aviation and its parent, NetJets, Inc. The Union represents more than 2,700 pilots employed by NetJets. In the lawsuit, the Union alleges NetJets gained unauthorized access to the Union's password-protected Internet message board in violation of the Stored Communications Act. The message board is a private forum for pilots to communicate with each other and their Union leaders. The U.S. House of Representati

Will Develop New Space Launchers At Franco-German Industrial Sites

Airbus Group and Safran have announced the creation of their new Joint Venture named Airbus Safran Launchers.

Says Developments Would Reduce Sonic Booms 100 Fold Compared To Concorde

The future of air travel is bright – and fast, according to Lockheed Martin. Since the dawn of the jet age in the 1960s, commercial air travel has remained relatively unchanged. However, today’s demand for smarter and faster technologies is driving the next generation of commercial travel with supersonic aircraft, which could potentially cut U.S. coast-to-coast travel time almost in half.

Employs Iridium And Thales Broadband Connectivity Solutions

Bristow Helicopters has become the first company to deploy a new satellite-based communications system enabling high-speed connectivity on their Sikorsky S-92 helicopters for search and rescue applications.

Initial Delivery Part Of $120 Million Contract

The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formally accepted the first SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) from Kaman Corporation. Acceptance occurred at Kaman’s Bloomfield, Connecticut facility.

Company Offering Advanced Training In Fixed- And Rotary-Wing Aircraft

EagleMed critical care air medical Transport Company has commissioned an innovative Mobile Air Medical Education Unit to simulate medical operations inside the company’s airplanes and helicopters. It is being used as an enhanced teaching aid for EagleMed’s clinical practitioners.

Upgraded Variant Has Longer Range, Increased Payload

Northrop Grumman Corporation  has delivered the first operational MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter to the U.S. Navy. The system will be used by ship-based commanders to improve the Navy's intelligence-gathering capabilities.

Orlando, FL FBO Sold To Atlantic Aviation

Showalter Flying Service fought the good fight, but in the end, the owners of the company that has operated at three airports in Orlando, FL since 1945 decided that it was finally time to throw in the towel.

ASBL Claim Legal Victory Over The DoD

Federal Judge William Alsup of the Northern District Federal Court has ordered the Pentagon to release federal subcontracting data on Sikorsky Aviation Corporation that had been submitted under the 25-year-old Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan Test Program (CSPTP).

Dr. Jean-Jacques Favier (Ph.D.) Flew Aboard STS-78

The International Space University is very pleased that, thanks to the support of the French National Space Agency, CNES, French payload specialist astronaut Dr. Jean-Jacques Favier (Ph.D.) has joined the resident faculty in Strasbourg. Dr. Favier has attended primary and secondary schools in Strasbourg, including Lycée Kléber and is therefore the only Alsatian astronaut, now coming back to his roots.

Prevents Fastest, Most Energetic Electrons From Reaching Earth

Two donuts of seething radiation that surround Earth, called the Van Allen radiation belts, have been found to contain a nearly impenetrable barrier that prevents the fastest, most energetic electrons from reaching Earth.

Large TelComm Satellite Placed Into Orbit

Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed its 100th geosynchronous satellite apogee insertion using its iridium/rhenium High Performance Apogee Thruster (HiPAT), including first and second generation design configurations. The successful insertion was achieved with a large geosynchronous telecommunications satellite, built by commercial satellite manufacturer, SSL, which was recently launched. The milestone will be commemorated by a ceremony at the company's Redmond, Washington facility, with SSL officials in attendance.

Aviation Finance Company Parent Takes On A Swedish Concern

Stellwagen Finance Company, the parent company of Aviation Finance Company Limited (AFC) of Dublin, Ireland has announced the purchase of Volito Aviation Services A.B. (VAS) of Sweden together with its Irish subsidiary. The acquisition will be completed in two stages and the first stage is now completed. This acquisition represents another step in the evolution of AFC's aviation finance and investment business by broadening its ability to offer aircraft servicing capabilities.

Belite Aircraft Instruments Are Designed With Ultralights And Homebuilt Experimental Aircraft In Mind

Belite is an innovator in affordable, lightweight instrumentation that offers precise measurement, and packs critical information in small designs. Their Instruments weigh as little as ½ ounce (15 grams), and a full panel can weigh substantially less than one pound. Installation is straight-forward, fitting easily into instrument panels of homebuilt and ultralight aircraft.

Klyde Draws Some Contrasts After EFT-1

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Jim Lovell, Gene Kranz Among Those Participating At Oshkosh Next Summer

One of the most harrowing and triumphant adventures in space exploration history will be commemorated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, as members of the Apollo 13 crew and team will participate in activities marking the 45th anniversary of what was called the “successful failure” of the aborted moon mission.

Virginia Commercial Spaceflight Authority Says Pad Was Spared Major Damage

The Virginia Commercial Spaceflight Authority says that repairs to the a launch pad on Wallops Island damaged when an Orbital Antares rocket exploded on launch will take up to a year.

Demonstrated Conventional Capabilities In A Realistic Training Environment

Battling harsh winds and temperatures 20 degrees and below for several days, operations and maintenance Airmen joined together to successfully fly 40 out of 40 sorties during Prairie Warrior surge week at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota Nov. 17-20.

Deliveries Of Historic $17.6 Billion Order Continue At An Accelerated Pace

NetJets has taken delivery of its 50th Signature Series aircraft. This is the third Challenger 350 to enter the fleet since June – the first one was delivered on June 28, 2014.

Union Says It Will Not 'Subsidize Pet Travel For The Rich And Famous'

The Teamsters union has taken a new tack in its fight with Berkshire Hathaway's NetJets. The focus of a recent news release is on the company's customer's pets.

Monocoque Fuselage A shell-like fuselage design in which the stressed outer skin is used to support the majority of imposed stresses. Monocoque fuselage design may include bulkheads but not stringers.

Aero Linx: The Cargo Airline Association The Cargo Airline Association is the nationwide voice for members of the all-cargo air carrier industry, and others in the air cargo marketplace that depend on these services. Located in Washington, D.C., the Cargo Airline Association is responsible for representing the industry before federal and state regulatory bodies, the United States Congress and, when necessary, in the federal and state courts. The Association also acts as a resource tool for its members, publishes periodic newsletters and acts as the educational voice of the industry.

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