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May 13, 2018

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Receives $1 Million Gift

Will Support 'How Things Fly' Exhibition Slated For 2024 Opening

The National Air and Space Museum has received a $1 million gift from AAR Corp., its chairman and CEO David P. Storch and the family of its founder Ira J. Eichner. The gift supports the construction of the new Design Hangar in the transformed “How Things Fly exhibition at the flagship building in Washington, D.C., scheduled to open in 2024. The gift will also provide funding for programming in advance of and during construction, and will expand educational opportunities to students and teachers across the country with the creation of an online teacher portal.

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Long-Term Sustainability Of Global Aviation Championed In London

Meetings Highlighted Pivotal Contributions Of Air Connectivity To Sustainable Development

The Secretary General of ICAO, Dr. Fang Liu, has completed an intensive series of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings in the United Kingdom, where she encouraged the momentum on the long-term sustainability of all aspects of the international civil aviation network.

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Nationwide Makes Venture Capital Investment In AI And Drone Technology Company

'Betterview' Will Help Company Provide Better Insurance Services

On the eve of the 2018 hurricane season, Nationwide is making a new venture capital investment to enhance its ability to write business and service claims leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology.  The company's investment in Betterview is part of its commitment to finance more than $100 million of venture capital in customer-centric solutions that help members.

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Airbus Helping Develop The Quebec Aerospace Workers Of The Future

Announces $20,000 Sponsorship Of New 'Rise To The Future' Awareness Campaign

Airbus will contribute $20,000 to sponsor an important new awareness campaign, "Rise to the Future," developed by Aéro Montreal, Quebec's aerospace cluster in conjunction with l'École Nationale d'Aérotechnique (ÉNA) in St-Hubert, Quebec, the École des métiers de l'aérospatiale de Montréal (EMAM), and the Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre en aérospatiale (CAMAQ), as well as other industry sponsors.

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Blue Sky Network Appoints Former NASA Astronaut Steven L. Smith To BOD

Veteran Of Four Space Flights And NASA Leadership Roles

Blue Sky Network, an industry-leading global provider of satellite tracking and fleet management solutions, today announced the appointment of former NASA astronaut Steven L. Smith to the Board of Directors.

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Boeing Details More Than $54 Million In Grants And Philanthropic Investments

Contribution Part Of Previously Announced $300 Million Tax Reform Package

Boeing has announced details for $54 million in grants and philanthropic sponsorships to nonprofits in the U.S. and around the globe. As part of the company's pledge to invest in local communities following the enactment of the tax reform legislation, the investments include new or accelerated partnerships with organizations that improve STEM education, enhance transition and health services for veterans and their families, and enrich local communities.

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The 2018 Godfrey L. Cabot Award Will Be Presented To James A. Lovell

Award Has Been Presented Since 1952 By The Aero Club of New England

The Aero Club of New England will present the 2018 Godfrey L. Cabot Award to James A. Lovell, CAPT USN (Ret) at a ceremony to be held June 15 at the Harvard Club in Boston, MA.

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Michigan Space Forum Announces Internet Of Things Panelists

ATLAS Space Operations Confirms Panelists Chris Mccormick, Blair Dewitt, Jerry Miller, And Fredrick Jenet For The Inaugural Event

ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. announced today the confirmation of Chris McCormick, Blair Dewitt, Jerry Miller, and Fredrick Jenet as contributing subject-matter-experts on the “What’s It Good For?” panel, as part of the inaugural Michigan Space Forum being held June 8, 2018 at Northwestern Michigan College, in Traverse City, Michigan.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.13.18)

Aero Linx: The European Air Law Association (EALA) The European Air Law Association (EALA) was founded in 1988 on the initiative of Professor P. D. Dagtoglou in recognition of the fact that, after many years, air transport policy had become accepted as an indispensable part of the EU integration process. EALA’s inaugural conference was held in London in November 1989 and annual conferences have been held since then in European capital cities. Every other year (since 1997) the Munich Liability Seminar deals with liability issues and in 2006 the biennial Copenhagen Aircraft Finance Legal Seminar was established.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.13.18): Movement Area

Movement Area The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airports/heliports with a tower, specific approval for entry onto the movement area must be obtained from ATC. FMI: www.faa.gov

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.13.18)

"I'm honored to join Blue Sky Network as a Director. From both business and safety standpoints, today's fleet owners must be able to fully manage their assets in real-time. Blue Sky Network's innovative technology, tracking and analytics engine, two-way messaging, and voice solutions allow safer, more efficient fleet operations." Source: Former NASA astronaut Steven L. Smith, commenting on the announcement of his appointment to the Board of Directors of Blue Sky Network.  

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