Program Funds Used To Convert Former Military Airports To Civilian Or Joint Use

Wichita Falls Regional Airport (KSPS) recently learned it would receive a $5 million Military Airport Program (MAP) grant to help build a passenger new terminal, replacing a structure that is more than 50 years old.

Seven Squadrons And Fleet Replacement Aircraft To Call The Base Home

The Department of the Navy, after carefully weighing the strategic, operational, and environmental consequences of the proposed action, has decided to base the F-35C aircraft at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California.  

Sandia Labs Testing Advanced Technology To Enhance Aviation Safety

Nine commercial aircraft flying regular routes are on the frontier of aviation safety, carrying sensors that monitor their structural health along with their routine maintenance. These flight tests are part of an FAA certification process that will make the sensors widely available to U.S. airlines.

Seven Projects Recognized For Achieving Excellence In Design

The Air Force has announced the winners of the 2014 Air Force Design Awards. Seven projects were recognized for achieving excellence in design.

Inks More Than 135 Deals Worth An Estimated $16 Billion

At its semi-annual Partner and Supplier Forum, Pratt & Whitney signed an additional $6 billion in long-term agreements since May. In total, Pratt & Whitney has signed more than 135 agreements with a projected spend of $16 billion to support the company's expected production increase.

Presented Annually Since 2006 By The Baltic Air Charter Association

The 2014 BACA (Baltic Air Charter Association) Excellence Awards are to be presented during the BACA Autumn Luncheon at Guildhall on Thursday, October 30th. The Annual BACA Awards are presented to companies that have distinguished themselves through their commitment to quality and service within the air charter industry.

Moving Parts And Materials To London Heathrow Area Enhances Support Network

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently moved its European Parts Distribution Center to a facility near London’s Heathrow Airport. The center houses high-usage items commonly required by international customers and provides rapid-response support to Gulfstream’s service center less than an hour away at London Luton Airport.

Aero Linx: Aviation Insurance Association AIA was founded in 1976 as the Association of Independent Aviation Insurers. At that time, it served as an organization for underwriters to promote the general welfare of the aviation insurance industry. As interest in the association grew, the group expanded its membership base to include those from all facets of the industry, prompting it to change its name to the Aviation Insurance Association in 1988. Today, AIA is the premier association for those involved in the aviation insurance industry. From its humble beginnings on the banks of the Mississippi river, the AIA annual conference now has more than 550 attendees and almost 900 members.

Execute Missed Approach Instructions issued to a pilot making an instrument approach which means continue inbound to the missed approach point and execute the missed approach procedure as described on the Instrument Approach Procedure Chart or as previously assigned by ATC. The pilot may climb immediately to the altitude specified in the missed approach procedure upon making a missed approach. No turns should be initiated prior to reaching the missed approach point. When conducting an ASR or PAR approach, execute the assigned missed approach procedure immediately upon receiving instructions to "execute missed approach."

“This new location is ideal for us. There are more direct, non-stop flights from Heathrow than any other airport in Europe, so we can get parts and materials to customers faster than ever. In addition, the warehouse’s proximity to Gulfstream Luton enables us to supplement the parts we have there. This warehouse will also support our dedicated mobile repair unit based in Europe and technicians in Luton dispatched to assist customers in the region.” Source:  Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream Product Support, discussing the recent announcement of Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recent move of its European Parts Distribution Center to a facility near London’s Heathrow Airport.

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