Teams Were Not Able To Chill Down The Four RS-25 Engines To Approximately Minus 420 Degrees F On First Attempt

Well... few expected to see the Artemis test flight launch on their 'first' try and odds are not particularly good for attempt number 2, but... NASA will target Saturday, Sept. 3 at 1417 EDT, the beginning of a two-hour window, for the launch of Artemis I -- the 'first integrated test' of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the ground systems at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Uh-Oh... Turns Out it IS Important to Use Factory-Approved O-Rings!

The Army issued a surprising grounding order earlier this week, halting flight operations for more than 400 Chinook helicopters over an issue that could lead to engine fires. In a statement, Cynthia Smith said the Army encountered an unspecified number of fuel leaks that lead to engine fires, leading to the fleet being held on pause until the issue could be diagnosed. No injuries were reported, and some reports placed the number of problem aircraft around 70 helicopters in total.

Also: Laser Incidents Record High, CGAS Crew Honored, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Advanced Air Mobility

The Red Arrows, officially, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is to Great Britain what the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, and Las Vegas are to Americans. Regrettably, the Red Arrows’ characteristic brilliance has been sullied of late by a series of scandals and internal imbroglios. Reportedly; the group has fallen into a state of mutual loathing, forced expulsions, and bitter resignations. The cockpit-crew of an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Sudan to the Ethiopian capital city of Addis Ababa fell asleep at the controls of thei

Recent Improvements Add Improved Munitions, Cryptographic Comms, and Nuclear Modernization

Northrop Grumman called attention to their successful modernization efforts on the B-2 Spirit bomber, pointing to a trio of recent developments aimed at extending the aircraft's service life with a few new capabilities. First, they announced the successful test of the the newest iteration of its Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER), an air-to-ground missile that allows the low-observable B-2 to exploit its greatest asset from an even greater distance than previous munitions.

Also: Laser Incidents Record High, CGAS Crew Honored, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, Advanced Air Mobility

The Red Arrows, officially, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is to Great Britain what the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, and Las Vegas are to Americans. Regrettably, the Red Arrows’ characteristic brilliance has been sullied of late by a series of scandals and internal imbroglios. Reportedly; the group has fallen into a state of mutual loathing, forced expulsions, and bitter resignations. The cockpit-crew of an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Sudan to the Ethiopian capital city of Addis Ababa fell asleep at the controls of thei

Updated Version of The Pilot's Manual: Ground School Ships for PPL and CPL Students this September

ASA announced the publication of the updated version of The Pilot's Manual: Ground School with the 6th edition of the longstanding text. Aviation Supplies & Academics - or, the winged ASA logo, as most would be familiar with - released an improved version of the book for all pilot training curricula, with particular attention paid to its suitability for use within the company's Part 141 Private Pilot Kit. This edition includes all the required know-how tested in the course of a private and commercial  pilot certificate.

Deal Allowed Astro Aerospace To Sell 100% of Horizon Aircraft Equity

Horizon Aircraft, an eVTOL aircraft developer, has been sold by Astro Aerospace after its acquisition in June in 2021. The deal saw the transfer of Horizon over to a group of Astro shareholders in a move that CEO Brandon Robinson says will “allow Horizon Aircraft to accelerate development of our eVTOL in the private sector with access to more flexible funding mechanisms”.

Container Design Allows Cargo Delivery Missions for Critical, Dangerous, and Vital Materials by Uncrewed Rotary Aircraft

Steadicopter joined UK-Based Vikini Drone Packaging to launch a collaboration to transport and deliver hazardous materials via uncrewed aircraft. The match was a natural one, leveraging Steadicopter's Black Eagle rotary wing UAV along with Viking's expertise in durable, secure container systems. The end result will see the Black Eagle 50 E equipped with a multi-function payload container capable of delivering dangerous goods from one destination to another with minimal concern.

Rise Aviation Bolsters Profile of Grayson County's General Aviation Scene with Addition to Airport Environment

Rise Aviation of Sherman, Texas opened its new FBO terminal earlier this month, capping off the 1st of 3 phases in their expansion plans at North Texas Regional Airport. The multimillion-dollar facility, located east of the airport's main 8,000 foot main runway (17 left/ 35 right) is open to the flying public, conveniently located midfield adjacent to 25 acres of ramp space. The new facility includes multiple seating zones and amenities for pilots and passengers alike, allowing Rise to cater to arrivals no matter their mission. 

From 2015 (YouTube Version): Long-Time Rotorcraft Manufacturer Looks To Build North American Presence

While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, checked in on the world of kit-built helicopters by visiting with Raul Oreste, the Chief Commercial Officer for Cicare SA Helicopters. Cicare helicopters is located in Argentina but they are now setting up operations in the United States. Oreste tells us that their company now has four models of helicopters on the market. As he discusses each model, you’ll see each one being flown in the video. An unusual twist in their line of helicopters is a tandem seat version.

Also: Vertical Flight Society, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, Drone Bootlegging, Airworthiness Directives Migrated

The FAA has awarded $2.7-million to further research pertaining to the means and methods by which Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV)s may be applied to disaster preparedness and emergency relief efforts. Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen states: “Every second counts in an emergency, and this funding will allow drones to safely and more quickly deploy in moments when minutes matter:” In 2016, Snapchat—the American multimedia instant messaging app and service—rebranded itself Snap Inc. In addition to the name change, Snap a

After A “Small Bump” The Airplane Had A Total Loss Of Engine Power

On August 18, 2022, about 0852 central daylight time, a Beech F33A airplane, N17747, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the purpose of the intended flight was to remain in the airport traffic pattern and practice landings; however, shortly after takeoff the pilot determined instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and requested an instrument flight rules clearance to return to the airport for a f

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Local Airport Advisory (LAA) A service available only in Alaska and provided by facilities that are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground-to-air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.

"...teams were not able to chill down the four RS-25 engines to approximately minus 420 degrees F, with engine 3 showing higher temperatures than the other engines. Teams also saw a hydrogen leak on a component of the tail service mast umbilical quick disconnect, called the purge can, and managed the leak by manually adjusting propellant flow rates." Source: Part of a NASA explanation for the aborted launch attempt of the Artemis 1, last Monday.