Examined NextGen Challenges, NASA Research

Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX) held a hearing late last week titled "Transforming America’s Air Travel" reviewing research programs within NASA and the FAA. The hearing also reviewed challenges within the FAA’s NextGen system, including cyber security concerns.

Second Consecutive Award For The Air Ambulance Company

Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance was recently awarded the prestigious ARGUS Platinum Rating, the highest safety certification issued by the Aviation Research Group International, Inc. (ARGUS).

Current FSG President Ron Grabe To Continue In Senior Advisory Role

Scott Lehr has been named by Orbital ATK as President of the company’s Flight Systems Group (FSG) effective 1 July 2015, succeeding Mr. Ron Grabe who will continue in a senior advisory capacity with the group. Mr. Lehr has served as Senior Vice President and Mr. Grabe’s Deputy since the completion of the merger between Orbital Sciences Corporation and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) in February 2015.

Mulls Order For As Many As 15 Of The Current Generation Of The Widebody Aircraft

Emirates Airline is considering the purchase of as many as 15 of the current generation of Boeing's 777 aircraft, according to the carrier's president.

Focus Is On Oil And Gas Industries

Brazil’s oil and gas sector will get a look at Airbus Helicopters’ new H175 during a demonstration tour for the super-medium class rotorcraft.

Will Manufacture Components And Subassemblies For 737 MAX, 777X, And 787 Dreamliner Airplanes

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract to supply inlet lip skins for the Boeing 737 MAX and 777X and to assemble the 787 Dreamliner Section 47 floor grid.

Former Oracle Executive Recruited By Chairman Jay H. Nussbaum For His 35 Years Of Experience In Government Sector

Reginald ("Reggie") L. Brown, Jr. has  been appointed to the newly created position of Government Affairs Liaison at Jacksonville, FL-based Drone Aviation. In his new role, Brown will focus on expanding a customer base in federal, state and local government. Mr. Brown's career spans more than 35 years in high-level executive sales, marketing, management, information technology and business consulting across the public sector.

Loaded Onto An RAAF C-17 For The Trip To Australia

Two of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) MH-60R Seahawk helicopters were loaded onto a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland, for delivery to their new home in Australia May 27, 2015.

Aeronautical Beacon A visual NAVAID displaying flashes of white and/or colored light to indicate the location of an airport, a heliport, a landmark, a certain point of a Federal airway in mountainous terrain, or an obstruction.

Aero Linx: Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association Formed in 1957, Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association is a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join. MAPA has a monthly meeting held on the second Thursday of each month. We often have a speaker or an animated discussion on hot aviation related topics. Our programs have covered a variety of topics including aviation safety, flying adventures, weather and many others. Lincoln Park Aviation generously provides meeting space and facilities.

“NextGen continues to lack clearly defined cost, schedule, and performance parameters. Last year, the FAA Inspector General testified that the initial cost estimate of $40 billion split between federal and private sector investment could double or triple, and that implementation could take an additional decade. This is unacceptable. Congress either needs better baselines and metrics to track progress, or a different plan from the FAA. Respected and knowledgeable experts, such as the Government Accountability Office and the National Research Council, have also warned that cyber security should play a more prominent role in NextGen development.” Source: Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), in comments made as part of&n