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Boeing, Lockheed Martin Protest Air Force Bomber Contract Award

Northrop Grumman Selected To Build The LRS-B

In a move that was not entirely unexpected, Boeing and Lockheed Martin have filed a formal protest asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the decision to award the Long Range Strike-Bomber (LRS-B) contract to Northrop Grumman.

Russia Suspends 737 Type Certificate

Says FAA Has Not Documented That The Boeing Workhorse Meets Russian Safety Standards

Russia has suspended the type certificate for the Boeing 737, saying the FAA has ensured that the Boeing workhorse airplane meets Russian safety standards.

United, IAM Agree To Open Contract Negotiations Early

Move Intended To Further Expand Job Protection For Employees

United Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today agreed to commence contract negotiations more than one year ahead of the scheduled amendable date of their agreements. These negotiations, which cover nearly 30,000 United employees, are expected to proceed on an early and expedited basis.

ERAU Upgrades Frasca Simulators

Two DA42 Level 5 FTD To Be Delivered To The University

Frasca International will be providing upgrades to two DA42 Level 5 Flight Training Devices (FTDs) at the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL campus to accurately simulate the DA42 VI aircraft.

F-35A Lightning II Completes First Successful Aerial Gun Test

Fires Three Bursts From Gatling Gun System In Flight

The F-35A Lightning II completed the first three airborne gunfire bursts from its internal Gun Airborne Unit (GAU)-22/A 25mm Gatling gun system during a California test flight, Oct. 30.

Two Galileo Satellites Arrive In French Guiana

Will Comprise Payload For Arianespace's Year-Ending Soyuz Mission

The satellites for Arianespace’s 12th flight in 2015 – which will close out the company’s record year of launch activity – have arrived in French Guiana with delivery of the latest two European Galileo navigation platforms to be lofted by Soyuz.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.07.15)

“Working together with the IAM, United is moving forward to deliver industry-leading contracts for our IAM-represented employees well ahead of the normal bargaining schedule." Source: Mike Bonds, United’s executive vice president of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.07.15): Cruise Climb

A climb technique employed by aircraft, usually at a constant power setting, resulting in an increase of altitude as the aircraft weight decreases.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.07.15)

The Society Of Air Racing Historians

The Society was formed in late 1984 by a small group of dedicated air racing enthusiasts who wanted to pool their efforts and knowledge with others having the same love of this great aviation era.