The Program Aims To Motivate Young Students To Continue Towards Higher Education

At the launch of the UK’s first Flying Challenge program, 30 young people from Bristol Metropolitan Academy in Fishponds met Olympian Kriss Akabusi and French Astronaut Claudie Haigneré. The program sees the 13 and 14 year old students embark on a unique and potentially life-changing opportunity to work with Airbus volunteers. During the year-long program they will learn about flight, careers in aviation, develop new skills, and gain practical experience.

New Research Finds Nearly All Surveyed Are Bullish On The U.S., Canadian Markets

New research from Florida-based Global Jet Capital, a global provider of financing solutions for corporate aircraft, reveals 90% of business aviation professionals from around the world believe the U.S. market is currently attractive for finance companies, with 59% saying it’s ‘very attractive’. Just 4% describe it as ‘unattractive’.

Was Built In Wichita In 1946, Saw Long Military Service

A Beech 18 that was built in Wichita, KS in 1946 will remain in the state into perpetuity after restoration by the Kansas Air Museum.

USAF, U.S. Navy, Australian Armed Forces To Purchase Training Services And Systems

CAE has announced that it has won defence contracts valued at more than C$120 million (approx. $91 million U.S.) to provide a range of training services and simulation product upgrades for global military customers.

Finding Microbial Corrosion In Structures, Fuel Systems

As any aircraft maintainer can attest, corrosion is a major factor affecting the overall health of military aircraft. Anything from changing temperatures to environmental factors can precipitate corrosion. One major contributor, however, is often overlooked -- microbes.

Aircraft Will Be Expensive To Repair, Veterans Group Says

An historic UH-1 Huey helicopter belonging to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 243 was vandalized last week, and the group is looking for the culprit.

Converts Coordinates Between Standard Formats, Measures Distance And Bearing To Locations

A new app for iOS mobile devices has been introduced to give pilots a "faster and simpler" way to convert coordinates mid-flight, among other powerful functions.

Introduces First-Ever Teal Beechcraft King Air 350i Airplane In Support Of Ovarian Cancer

Wheels Up Founder and CEO Kenny Dichter today announced the launch of Wheels Up Cares, a philanthropic initiative to raise awareness and funds for a cause important to the Company, and its members. Through the Wheels Up Cares program, a Wheels Up Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft is custom-designed to represent the established cause to enter the fleet—where it will remain indefinitely—as a flying symbol of each charity's mission.

VFR-On-Top ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude (as specified in 14 CFR and as restricted by ATC). A pilot receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility, distance from cloud criteria, and the minimum IFR altitudes specified in 14 CFR Part 91. The use of this term does not relieve controllers of their responsibility to separate aircraft in Class B and Class C airspace or TRSAs as required by FAAO JO 7110.65.

Aero Linx: The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA), founded in 1966, represents approximately 1,900 members in 46 states. NAAA supports the interests of small business owners and pilots licensed as professional commercial aerial applicators who use aircraft to enhance food, fiber and biofuel production, protect forestry and control health-threatening pests. NAAA provides networking, educational, government relations, public relations, recruiting and informational services to its members and the aerial application industry as a whole. NAAA works with its partner organization, the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation (NAARE

Aero-News Quote of the Day “This cohort of students will be the UK’s first to embark on the journey. We at Airbus in Filton are proud to be a part of these students’ lives, and look forward to seeing their talents develop over the coming year.” Source: Trevor Higgs, UK Head of Engineering at Airbus, commenting on the the launch of the UK’s first Flying Challenge program, 30 young people from Bristol Metropolitan Academy in Fishponds met Olympian Kriss Akabusi and French Astronaut Claudie Haigneré. The program sees the 13 and 14 year old students embark on a unique and potentially life-changing opportunity to work with Airbus volunteer