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March 08, 2020

Airborne 03.06.20: Scottish Airshow Cancelled, Sonex v Tree, Weather Camera

Also: Happy Birthday Masako, 'Berlin Candy Bomber', SAFO For PT6A, Abingdon Foundation Scholarship

The Scottish International Airshow has been cancelled for 2020 amidst a disagreement between the event's organizers and local officials. In a notice posted on Facebook, the South Ayrshire Council said that the airshow organizers have breached their funding agreement with the council, leaving the body with no choice to withdraw funding from the event. The NTSB has released a factual report giving more details from an accident which occurred on December 15, 2018. The amateur-built Sonex B airplane, N393SX co

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NASA: ‘Reinventing’ Aviation Requires Research Refresh

Technologies Have Advanced To Enable Turning Long-Sought Dreams Into Reality

The future of aviation doesn’t look the same as it did just five years ago. In fact, it looks more exciting and promising than ever before. During that time companies not usually associated with the aviation community have entered the market, demand for new services by air has grown, and technologies have advanced to enable turning long-sought dreams into reality.

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'Berlin Candy Bomber' Honored For Bravery And Sweet Generosity

Colonel Gail Seymour 'Hal' Halvorsen (USAF Ret.) To Receive 2020 Annual Outstanding Aviator Award

The Wings Club Foundation, Inc. and IAWA (International Aviation Women's Association) are pleased to announce Colonel Gail Seymour "Hal" Halvorsen (USAF Ret.) as the recipient of the 2020 annual Outstanding Aviator Award. The presentation of this year's Award will take place during The Wings Club Foundation's Annual Meeting to be held on the evening of Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at The Yale Club in New York City. In addition, The Hershey Company will make a presentation to Halvorsen in recognition of the collaboration they shared seventy-two years ago.

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EU South Asia Aviation Project Office Opens In Sri Lanka

Will Develop The EU's Partnership With South Asia

The EU – South Asia Aviation Partnership Project officially opened its field office in the South Asia region at a ceremony hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) on February 25.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Prepares To Begin Flight Deck Certification

Carrier Strike Group Twelve (CSG-12) Will Assume Operational Control Of The First Ship Of The Navy’s Newest Class Of Aircraft Carrier

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is poised to log major milestones this month, when Carrier Strike Group Twelve (CSG-12) assumes operational control of the first ship of the Navy’s newest class of aircraft carrier and the ship begins flight deck certification off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia.

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Goldfein Approves Changes To Air Force Song

Makes Third Verse Inclusive To 'Reflect All Of Us And Who We Aspire To Be'

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 27 approved immediately updating a crucial verse of the official Air Force song to make it inclusive and to "reflect all of us and who we aspire to be."

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JAL Deploys Viasat's Aerodocs Document Management System

Will Transform The Carrier's Information Management Processes

Global communications company Viasat has announced that Japan Airlines (JAL) has deployed Viasat's Aerodocs document management system to support the airline's safety and compliance objectives.

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Summit Aviation Hires New Director Of Manufacturing

Joins The Company From Keolis Commuter Services In Boston

Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today it has hired Josh Allen as its new Director of Manufacturing for the company’s Somerset, Kentucky, location.

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Jet 87-173: Innovation Keeps Air Force Legend In The Fight

Was The Lead Jet In The Longest Combat Sortie Flown By U.S. Fighter Aircraft To This Day

This is the story of F-15E Strike Eagle tail number 87-173, where it comes from and how innovation keeps it ready to bring the fight to the enemy.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.08.20): Traffic Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B)

Traffic Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B) The broadcast of ATC derived traffic information to ADS−B equipped (1090ES or UAT) aircraft. The source of this traffic information is derived from ground−based air traffic surveillance sensors, typically from radar targets. TIS−B service will be available throughout the NAS where there are both adequate surveillance coverage (radar) and adequate broadcast coverage from ADS−B ground stations. Loss of TIS−B will occur when an aircraft enters an area not covered by the GBT network. If this occurs in an area with adequate surveillance coverage (radar), nearby aircraft that remain within the adequate broadcast coverage (ADS&minus

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.08.20)

Aero Linx: The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) Collecting and Preserving Wisconsin's Aviation History... The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) is a membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing Wisconsin aviation news and history. Spend a few minutes perusing our site to learn more about the men and women who are making aviation history in Wisconsin and beyond our borders.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.08.20)

"I want to open a conversation here, which I hope to have over the next few months about whether we also want to update the first verse... I can tell you a number of stories of women who have been giving them the gun throughout the ages but especially most recently as all combat positions are open. So I think it's an important discussion to have. I'm also very respectful of the fact we've been singing the song at funerals and different events. It's part of who we are and I personally think it's time to update that to reflect all of us." Source: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 27 approved immediately updating a crucial verse of the official Air Force song to make it inclusive and to "reflect all of us and who we

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