Would Allow Some Business Aircraft The Ability To Keep Position Data Private

As the ADS-B deadline nears, concerns remain among the owners of business airplanes that the system would allow flights to be tracked in real time by anyone with the knowledge of how to do so. But a deal may be near that would allow some aircraft to have that information kept private.

Identifies Vendors Who Will Have A Major Role In Meeting Equipage Deadline

A new report identifies the companies expected to be the key players in the Global Commercial Aircraft NextGen Avionics Market through 2019.

Pilot Apparently Did Not Properly Switch Tanks During Approach, Leading To Fuel Starvation

Switching tanks during flight is a routine task. Many flight management systems now remind pilots to switch tanks at regular intervals, but it is a task that should not be taken for granted.

Medically-Configured Learjet 35 To Be Based At KFXE

AeroCare Medical Transport System, Inc. has opened a new base of operations in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The base opened in December 2015 and is located at the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE). This location will be AeroCare's third base of operations in the U.S. The main base of operations is headquartered in Sugar Grove, IL. AeroCare also operates a base in Scottsdale, AZ.

Will Build Next-Generation French Military Communications Satellite

Airbus Defense and Space, the world’s second largest space company, has been awarded the contractorship by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) for one of two military satellites for the COMSAT NG secure telecommunications program. Airbus Defense and Space will also be co-responsible, together with Thales Alenia Space (lead contractor), for the entire space program.

Will Bring Total French Army Aviation Fleet To 67 Aircraft

The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered seven additional Tiger HAD attack helicopters, bringing to 67 the total number of Tigers that will eventually be operated by the French Army Aviation. The additional Tigers will be delivered in 2017-2018.

Composite Hardware To Be Used Aboard Atlas V, Delta IV Rocket Launches Through Approximately 2021

Orbital ATK has been awarded a contract from United Launch Alliance (ULA) for large-size composite structures to be used for the Atlas V and Delta IV vehicles in support of the current United States Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELV) programs. During the contract scope, Orbital ATK will produce large composite structures for ULA, with deliveries commencing in 2016 and continuing into early 2019.

Center Weather Advisory An unscheduled weather advisory issued by Center Weather Service Unit meteorologists for ATC use to alert pilots of existing or anticipated adverse weather conditions within the next 2 hours. A CWA may modify or redefine a SIGMET.

Aero Linx: Porterfield Airplane Club From The Webmaster: I don't know if any of you were a member of the "Porterfield Airplane Club" which Chuck Lebrecht hosted for many years. Chuck has decided to give up the Porterfield Club due to health and economic reasons. I've taken it upon myself to keep the legacy going and have started this social web site dedicated to "Keeping the Skinny Birds Flying."

"Our long-standing involvement on both the Atlas V and Delta IV launch vehicles is a strong demonstration of our workforce’s engineering and manufacturing abilities. Our support of ULA EELV missions is a critical element of our aerospace structures business, and we are proud to provide support for these marquee launch vehicle programs.” Source: Steve Earl, Vice President and General Manager of Orbital ATK’s Aerospace Structures Division, in comments made after Orbital ATK was awarded a contract from United Launch Alliance (ULA) for large-size composite structures to be used for the Atlas V and Delta IV vehicles in support of the current United States Air Force Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELV) pro