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October 25, 2024

NASA Activities Drive $75.6 Billion In U.S. Economic Output

Attributed To Moon To Mars Exploration, Research And Tech Development

A study conducted for NASA recently by the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement at the University of Illinois at Chicago revealed that America’s space agency has produced $75.6 billion in total economic output across every state in the country.

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Seriously.... If not for bad luck, Boeing would have no luck at all... and recent events prove it to the ‘max’ (Sorry.... Could resist). Once thought to be all but done, the massive and incredibly damaging Boeing worker’s strike is NOT OVER. The International Association of Machinists voted a solid 64% against the deal, as confirmed by the union late Wednesday. The 10th annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) event, hosted by Women in Aviation International, reached record attendance numbers with over 33,000 worldwide participants. Members from 194 Women in Aviation International chapters organized and held their own GIAD event on September

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Is The F-35 Worth the Price?

Jet Continues to Lag Behind Combat Readiness Marks

Further studies from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) have determined that, after six years and over $12 billion in investments, the F-35 Lightning stealth fighter is still not combat-ready. This raises concerns regarding the fifth-gen jet’s ability to anchor down American air superiority.

Over 33,000 Attendants Participated in the 2024 Annual Event

The 10th annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) event, hosted by Women in Aviation International, reached record attendance numbers with over 33,000 worldwide participants. Members from 194 Women in Aviation International chapters organized and held their own GIAD event on September 21.

Third Time's the Charm Following Two Scratched Launches

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its brand-new New Shepard rocket for an uncrewed flight test on October 23. The spacecraft aims to expand the company’s capacity for commercial suborbital space trips. The USS Karman Line and its booster made two previous launch attempts before this success.

33,000 Machinist Strike Blazes On After a Close Vote

Union members voted to reject Boeing’s latest offer on October 23. The 33,000 worker strike, which has been going strong for over a month, will continue with no end in sight. The strike began on September 13 after a 95% majority turned down Boeing’s earlier offer.

True Blue Power Energizes NBAA 2024 Coverage

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power Have 4000 Watts For You At NBAA 2024 Booth #2331

True Blue Power Announces 4,000-Watt Frequency Converter STC Approved on Gulfstream G450, G550, G650 and G650ER Series Aircraft New AC-to-AC frequency converter cuts replacement costs, is the lightest and quietest in its power class

Enhances Automated Weather And Situational Awareness For Pilots

Adventure Pilot, provider of the electronic flightbag (EFB) application iFly EFB, announced it has integrated SayWeather, an automated weather reporting system, into its iFly EFB platform. The integration is intended to bring enhanced situational awareness while promoting safety and efficiency for pilots. SayWeather is a development of Connectsix LLC, and offers reliable and affordable weather advisories similar to Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) for airports.

Cloud-Based App Is All-In-One Resource For Technical Info And Real-Time Support

Daher introduced the 7th Version of The Me & My TBM app at the 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Nevada. The app has been an excellent resource for owners/operators since 2018 by providing real-time flight tracking, data monitoring, and maintenance scheduling. One of the key improvements in this version is the merging of Me & My TBM with Daher’s My TBM Docs Application which incorporates Pilot Information Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, and more into a streamlined document management resource with usability across mobile devices and tablets. This gives users the all-in-one solution to access TBM technical information and real-time support features.

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A Wright B Flyer replica aircraft was forced to execute an emergency landing after experiencing an engine fire in flight. The pilots, fortunately, were able to walk away unharmed. The aircraft took off from Wright Patterson AFB at around 4:47 pm. It was performing an aerial flyover as part of Wright Field's 97th anniversary celebration. Then, at approximately 5:07 pm, it experienced a malfunction that led to the engine catching fire. The FAA has announced special air traffic procedures for airports in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area October 18-25, 2024, to ensure saf

Group Welcomes Requirements For Safe And Efficient Integration Into NAS

The National Aviation Business Association, in a statement released at its 2024 Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), welcomed the FAA’s release of a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) establishing safe and efficient integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS). FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker announced the SFAR during his keynote address at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Nevada, with NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen sitting with him on the stage. Whitaker said the SFAR will be a key to making AAM flights reality and charting the path forward with the new “Powered Lift” category, the fi

System Will Provide High-Speed Inflight Internet On Hawker Series

Southeast Aerospace announced it is developing a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Gogo Galileo HDX on the Hawker platform aircraft. The system will provide inflight high-speed internet connectivity globally. The advanced Galileo HDX utilizes Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network designed for mobility and consistent performance on all routes worldwide. The STC covers Hawker models 750, 800A, 800XP, and 900XP. It will address the growing demand for improved inflight connectivity and bring low-latency, high speed access to the platform.

AeroMech Issues STC For Starlink On Citation 560XL Series

Subsidiary AMI Aviation Will Perform Installations

AeroMech Inc. announced the issuance of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Starlink high-speed internet connectivity on Cessna Citation 560XL series aircraft. The STC covers the Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+, and XLS Gen2 models.

Nano-Drone Contract For $91 Million

Teledyne FLIR Defense announced they have been awarded a five-year contract for up to $91 million to provide its Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the U.S. Army. Soldiers are using the nano-drones to augment small unit reconnaissance and surveillance capability. The advanced nano-UAVs are being sourced under the Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program Phase II. The Black Hornet 4 is designed to be easy for the soldier to carry, deploy quickly, and rapidly send video and images back to the soldier/operator. The nano-drone provides soldiers with better situational awareness capability safely from protected positions.

Pilot Reported That The Purpose Of The Flight Was To Perform A Local “Break-In” Flight For The Airplane’s Recently Installed Engine

On September 20, 2024, about 1543 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172K airplane, N7037G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Spartanburg, South Carolina. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 flight test. The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to perform a local “break-in” flight for the airplane’s recently installed engine. There were no engine anomalies noted during the preflight inspection, engine run-up checks, and subsequent takeoff roll.

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): At the Confluence of Art & Information

Developed by pilot, aircraft-owner, and entrepreneur Richard Freilich, METARmaps are syncretisms of visual art and real-time meteorological observations manifested in unique and useful wall decoration. METARmaps consist of meticulous recreations of VFR Sectional charts—or sections, composites, or collections thereof—imbued with tiny processors controlling the illumination and color of LED lights representing METAR-reporting airports within the chart’s geographical boundaries. Subject LEDs depict generalized, real-time weather conditions

Group Welcomes SFAR, Looks Forward To Continued Development

The FAA released a long-anticipated Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) covering the integration of the newly-created “Powered Lift” category of aircraft into the National Airspace System. Pete Bunce, President and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) issued a statement regarding the FAA’s announcement.

“Our Girls in Aviation Day events continue to have an incredible impact, igniting excitement and curiosity in each young participant as they explore the world of aviation. We are deeply grateful to our chapter members, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication and generosity made this day possible. Together, we are not only sparking dreams but also building a stronger, more inclusive future for aviation.” Source: Lynda Coffman, CEO of WAI, speaking about the results of the most recent Girls In Aviation Day.