"(T)he Administration could have approved the vehicle
design concept months ago, prevented the loss of thousands of jobs,
and ensured U.S. leadership in space and science." Source:
Senator Kaye Bailey Hutchison.
A vector by ATC which takes an aircraft off a previously
assigned route. Altitudes assigned by ATC during such vectors
provide required obstacle clearance.
National Sundowners' web site is dedicated to preserving and
honoring the history of the stewardesses and flight attendants of
the original National Airlines.