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October 07, 2017

Vice President Pence: America Will Lead In Space Again

Holds First Meeting Of The Revived National Space Council In 25 Years

After a hiatus of 25 years, Vice President Mike Pence conducted the first meeting of the revived National Space Council on Thursday, saying that America will once again lead in space.

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Lockheed Martin T-50A Reaches 100 Flights In Greenville, South Carolina

Recent Flights Included Air-To-Air Engagement, Simulated Attacks

Lockheed Martin has achieved a new milestone  as the T-50A aircraft flew its 100th sortie at the Greenville, SC, facility. This flight continues to demonstrate the company's low-risk, Ready Now approach to the Advanced Pilot Training (APT) competition.

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Rob Holland Named 2017 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion

Marks The Pilot's Seventh Win, Tying Leo Loudenslager's Record

The 2017 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships concluded September 29 and Rob Holland, EAA 555134 and IAC 27724, from Nashua, New Hampshire was once again named the U.S. National Aerobatic Champion. This year marks Rob’s seventh win, tying Leo Loudenslager for the most consecutive national champion titles. Rob also received the Mike Murphy Cup, which is awarded to the winner of the powered Unlimited category.

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FAA Will Not Renew Ohio County, WV Tower Lease

Current Lease Expires On Sept. 30, 2019

The FAA has notified officials in Ohio County, West Virginia that it will not renew its lease for the control tower at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport (KHLG) when it expires in two years.

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Bell V-280 Valor Prototype Begins Restrained Ground Run Test Operations

First Flight Planned For Fall 2017

The Bell V-280 Valor prototype aircraft has successfully begun its restrained ground run test operations. The aircraft will continue ground run testing at the Bell Helicopter Amarillo Assembly Center where it will undergo a series of functional tests running all aircraft systems and flight controls in preparation for first flight this fall.

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Airbus Helicopters Delivers First H145 For Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Extends HEMS Operations For MAAC

Airbus Helicopters formally handed over the first H145 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) operated by Babcock Mission Critical Services (MCS) at an official ceremony at Helitech. The event, attended by senior representatives of Airbus Helicopters, MAAC and Babcock MCS, marked the latest milestone in Airbus Helicopters’ support for UK Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations.

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Garmin Unveils New Doppler Weather Radar

System Designed For Business, Commercial And Military Aircraft

Garmin has unveiled the GWX 80, a new weather radar that incorporates automated atmospheric threat assessment capabilities to help reduce pilot workload in the cockpit. Intended for business, commercial and military aircraft, the Doppler-based GWX 80 incorporates automatic 3D volumetric scanning, predictive windshear detection, hail and lightning prediction, and advanced ground clutter suppression. A new, enhanced color palette also features more color contouring than any other weather radar on the market.

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James Webb Space Telescope To Be Launched Spring 2019

Integration Of The Various Spacecraft Elements Taking Longer Than Expected, NASA Says

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope now is planning to launch between March and June 2019 from French Guiana, following a schedule assessment of the remaining integration and test activities. Previously Webb was targeted to launch in October 2018.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.07.17)

“Working in close coordination across government through the new National Space Council, and with our commercial and international partners, we are going to chart a new future in space with opportunities for all.” Source: Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot.  

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.07.17): Synthetic Vision System (SVS)

A visual display of terrain, G-9 obstructions, runways, and other surface features that creates a virtual view of what the pilot would see out the window.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.07.17)

The American Aviation Historical Society

The American Aviation Historical Society, organized more than fifty years ago, is dedicated to documenting and sharing information about the people, places, planes and events that comprise American aviation.

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