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May 03, 2015

Boeing Delivers Cathay Pacific Airways' 50th 777-300ER

Airline Is Asia's Largest 777-300ER Operator

Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated today the delivery of the airline's 50th 777-300ER (Extended Range). With this delivery, Cathay Pacific will have 67 777s in operation, which also includes 12 777-300s and five 777-200s. Cathay Pacific is slated to receive three more 777-300ERs this year and is one of the launch customers for the 777X with 21 777-9X airplanes on order.

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Rheinmetall To Upgrade NH90 Cockpit Trainer For The Bundeswehr

Asterion Software Will Modernize NH90 Helicopter Sims

The German Bundeswehr is currently upgrading its helicopter training program with simulation technology from Rheinmetall. In March 2015 the Simulation and Training business unit of Rheinmetall Defence was awarded a contract from Germany’s BAAINBw defence procurement agency to upgrade all NH90 Cockpit Trainer to IOC+ configuration and with additional software modules from Rheinmetall’s Asterion product line.

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NASA Awards Research Grants For Minority Serving Institutions

Ten Institutions To Receive Grants Totaling Nearly $47 Million

NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected 10 minority serving universities for cooperative agreement awards valued at almost $47 million.

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NASA Brings In Small Business For Further Development Of Hypervelocity Vehicles

Company In Hampton, VA Awarded Development Contract

NASA has awarded the Entry Systems Technology Research and Development (ESTRAD) contract to Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., a small business in Hampton, Virginia.

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State Department Approves Super Hornet, Growler Sustainment For Australia

Contract Totals $1.5 Billion, Must Be OKed By Congress

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler Aircraft Sustainment and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

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North Pole Investments Signs Contract For One AW139 And One AW189

Deliveries Planned By Early 2016

North Pole Investments Inc. of Panama has signed a contract for one AW139 intermediate twin-engine and one AW189 super medium helicopter. The aircraft will be delivered by early 2016 and operated by Helistar de Aviacion of Colombia for offshore transport missions in support of the oil and gas industry.

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Report: Threats To Low-Flying Aircraft Drive Need For Airborne ICRM

But Tight Defense Budgets Delay Purchase Of Airborne Infrared Countermeasures In Some Countries

Market participants have been developing airborne infrared countermeasures (IRCM) systems to help fend off growing threats to low-flying aircraft. Due to advancements in man portable surface-to-air missiles, market participants are investing in R&D to find IRCM that autonomously defend against these threats.

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Sierra Nevada Corporation Acquires Kutta Technologies

Plans To Expand Its Unmanned Technologies

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is proud to announce the successful acquisition of its newest wholly-owned subsidiary, Kutta Technologies, Inc. (Kutta) located in Phoenix, AZ. Kutta is a provider of unmanned technologies with specialized capabilities in command/control (C2), manned-unmanned teaming, visualization and airspace management/deconfliction.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.03.15)

Aero Linx: Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. On March 29, 2007 the Tuskegee Airmen were awarded THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL in recognition of their Outstanding Military Record, which inspired Revolutionary Reform in the Armed Forces. “To preserve the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by continuing to be leaders and role models in overcoming bias and prejudice towards minorities and the underprivileged in the world of aviation, the military and society in general.”

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.03.15): Elevated Convection

Elevated Convection Convection occurring within an elevated layer, i.e., a layer in which the lowest portion is based above the earth's surface. Elevated convection often occurs when air near the ground is relatively cool and stable, e.g., during periods of isentropic lift, when an unstable layer of air is present aloft. In cases of elevated convection, stability indices based on near-surface measurements (such as the lifted index) typically will underestimate the amount of instability present. Severe weather is possible from elevated convection, but is less likely than it is with surface-based convection.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.03.15)

"The 777-300ER forms the backbone of our long-haul fleet. We operate the largest 777-300ER fleet in Asia, and this super-efficient long haul aircraft allows us to operate multiple daily frequencies to intercontinental markets, which gives our customers a lot of choices." Source: Ivan Chu, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific Airways, commenting on the addition of their 50th 777-300ER (Extended Range). With this delivery, Cathay Pacific will have 67 777s in operation, which also includes 12 777-300s and five 777-200s. 

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