Will Be Responsible For Government Affairs Under Incoming President Eric Stallmer

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is pleased to announce that Tommy Sanford has been named as its Director. Sanford will join the CSF staff on October 1 and, among other duties, will be responsible for government affairs for the organization under incoming CSF President Eric Stallmer.

Opens Challenge To Participate In Future Mars Missions

NASA announced Saturday the opening of registration for its Mars Balance Mass Challenge and the launch of its new website, NASA Solve, at the World Maker Faire in New York.

Lockheed Martin System Designed To Drastically Cut Airline Route Calculation Times

Lockheed Martin has secured a deal with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) for the implementation of its route analysis tool at Orlando International Airport (KMCO).

Sample Comes From Base Layer Of The Geographic Feature

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has collected its first taste of the layered mountain whose scientific allure drew the mission to choose this part of Mars as a landing site.

Inspired By Traditional Emirati Design Patterns, Will Be Used Fleet-Wide

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has unveiled a new livery design which will be introduced across its fleet.

Possible Sale Reported To Congress By State Department

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for Huey II rotary wing aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $180 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on September 17, 2014.

Part Of RTP's Modernization Program To Support Multiple Missions

In a ceremony held at the Thai Police Aviation Division, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) received its first of two Airbus Helicopters AS365 N3+ that were ordered between 2012 and 2013.

Hosts Top-Tier Sessions And Panels

The Air Force Association concluded its annual Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition by celebrating the Air Force's 67th birthday.  Prior to the conference, AFA delegates held their 66th Annual National Convention over the weekend which included 203 authorized delegates from 45 state delegations.

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Emergency Locator Transmitter A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times per second. It is designed to function without human action after an accident.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the pilot and passenger involved in the mishap." Source: EAA Communications Boss, Dick Knapinski, commenting on one of those stories that we all hate to report on... the death of a Cessna pilot and child during a Young Eagles event in upstate New York, following a midair collision between a cessna and a SeaRey. Thankfully, the pilot and passenger of the other aircraft, a SeaRey, walked away from their aircraft, with minor injuries, following a forced landing.