Wanda Austin, Craig Kreeger And George Mattson Nominated To The Board Of Directors

Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. and Virgin Galactic have announced that Wanda Austin, Craig Kreeger and George Mattson have agreed to join the board of directors of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (VGH), the company resulting from the pending business combination transaction involving SCH and Virgin Galactic. The board appointments are contingent on approval by SCH's shareholders and the completion of the business combination between SCH and Virgin Galactic.

Airbus Orion-ESM Team Achieves Important Milestones

The Orion test engineers from Airbus are more than satisfied. From July to September, several mission-critical engine tests were successfully completed.

Open To Attendees Of Event In Daytona Beach

All attendees at the upcoming AEA Connect Conference in Daytona Beach, FL (Nov. 4-5) will have the opportunity to take the Aircraft Electronics Technician certification and endorsement exams free of charge, a $175 value, courtesy of the AEA Educational Foundation.

ResearchandMarkets Anticipates CAGR In Excess Of Four Percent

The "Electric Aircraft - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report is now available from ResearchAndMarkets.com. The Electric Aircraft market worldwide is projected to grow by $34.1 million, driven by a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3 percent

Working On Aircraft Engine Systems That Could Power A Small Community

As the research team at NASA continues to explore electrified aircraft propulsion as a fuel- and- cost-efficient alternative to traditional jet engine-powered airplanes, the agency is teaming with U.S. industry to develop the innovative components and flight demonstrations required to make this electric evolution possible.

Marks The Maturity Of The Small UAV Engine

The Northwest UAV NW-44 Heavy-Fuel Engine has reached the noteworthy milestone of logging over 21,000 operational hours. With an innovative design that focuses on maintainability, Northwest UAV’s NW-44 UAV Engine has developed a reputation for being the UAV industry’s reliable, cost effective propulsion solution.

Moving Ahead On A Production Version Of Prototype

US-based EOS Data Analytics Inc. (EOS), a space portfolio company of Noosphere Ventures, has unveiled EOS SAR – a project to develop its own synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors intended for deployment in a constellation of microsatellites.

Teamed Up With A Manned Sea King Aircraft In Simulated 'Man Overboard' Scenario

Schiebel successfully demonstrated the shipboard integration of its Camcopter S-100 as well as its impressive search and rescue (SAR) capabilities to the Norwegian Coast Guard on board of the KV Svalbard from September 16 to 27.

Will Use A Unique Combination Of 3D Printing Technologies To Enable Rapid Fabrication Of Complex Components

Aerojet Rocketdyne has entered into a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to design and manufacture a lightweight rocket engine thrust chamber assembly using innovative additive manufacturing processes and materials. The goal of the project is to reduce manufacturing costs and make a thrust chamber that is easily scalable to support a variety of missions, including America’s return to the Moon and subsequent missions to explore Mars.

Wins Contract To Develop And Test New Space Systems

Raytheon will develop new space systems and flight software, and provide engineering, training and operations support for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, managed by Caltech, under a five-year, $150 million contract. The contract could potentially be worth $300 million over 10 years if all options are exercised.

Full-Size Interior Mockup Will Be On Display At The Las Vegas Convention

Bombardier will showcase the newest member of the Learjet family, the Learjet 75 Liberty, with a full-size interior mock-up at the 2019 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Deterioration In The Spacecraft's Power System Led To The Decision

The Jason-2/Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM), the third in a U.S.-European series of satellite missions designed to measure sea surface height, successfully ended its science mission on Oct. 1. NASA and its mission partners made the decision to end the mission after detecting deterioration in the spacecraft's power system.

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In what may be a stunning mis-step that could critically impair a facet of the aviation world that many consider to be THE entry-level for the entire community, the FAA is readying extensive and inexplicable restrictions on the model aviation community. The Academy of Model Aeronautics is asking for assistance in what it describes as an urgent matter. The FAA recently unexpectedly informed the AMA that, contrary to earlier commitments to the organization, the agency is planning to limit all recreational mode

The Lindbergh Foundation Prepares For An Important Anniversary

The Lindbergh 100th anniversary campaign is a global program pursuing decarbonization and noise reduction in aviation. The aim is to inspire students, enable innovators, reward achievements, and spur innovation. The campaign will reach a crescendo in May of 2027, the 100th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s New York to Paris flight. The campaign's activities will consist of a carefully designed mix of competitions, talks, and awards.

Important Issue Raised At ICAO’s 40th Triennial Assembly In Montreal

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and its global aviation industry partners have addressed the pressing need for standards and guidance to address unauthorized drone operations to the 40th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly.

October 2nd Crash Is The Only Recorded Accident With Fatalities Associated With Living History Flights

Commentary on the B-17 accident in Windsor Locks is disturbing and misleading. Tremendous harm may accompany misperceptions of the benefits of Living History Flight Experiences (LHFE), their clean safety record, and the intense oversight provided by the FAA.

Five Fatally Injured When The Aircraft Impacted Terrain

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident involving a Socata TBM 700 airplane, N700AQ, which collided with terrain while on an instrument approach to Capital Region International Airport (KLAN), Lansing, Michigan on October 3.

Will Invest $2.44 Million To Boost Innovation In U.K. Aerospace Industry Over Two Years

Boeing and the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) have launched a two-year program intended to support the growth of startups in the U.K. aerospace industry. The first round of the program will be three months long and seeks world-class startups creating Industry 4.0 and sustainability enabling technologies with the potential to bolster the growth and competitiveness of the U.K. aerospace industry. Startups that are selected for funding will receive up to £100,000 (approx. $122,000).

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Companies Sign MOU To Investigate Product Development For Premium Market

Porsche and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the premium urban air mobility market and the extension of urban traffic into airspace. With this partnership, both companies will leverage their unique market strengths and insights to study the future of premium personal urban air mobility vehicles.

Faces A Maximum Statutory Penalty Of Three Years In Prison And A $250,000 Fine

Arnold Peterson, 57, of Big Pine, CA has pleaded guilty to operating a plane without an airman’s certificate. According to court documents from the Eastern District of California, on June 8, 2017, Peterson flew a private aircraft into Portales Municipal Airport located in Portales, New Mexico without having a valid airman certification issued by the FAA.

Aero Linx: Veterans Airlift Command There are three things the VAC needs: Passengers Piloted Planes Money to keep the program going. You can help bring families together. You can give something back to the soldiers who sacrificed so much. You can be proud to be an American. The VAC is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are absolutely crucial to maintaining our national network of pilots and aircraft owners, in order to facilitate their missions. Thanks to our lean infrastructure, and the passion of our volunteers, donor dollars go a long way. Our goal is to have each $1 donated to the VAC be worth $

No Gyro Approach A radar approach/vector provided in case of a malfunctioning gyro-compass or directional gyro. Instead of providing the pilot with headings to be flown, the controller observes the radar track and issues control instructions “turn right/left” or “stop turn” as appropriate.

“The issue of unauthorized drone incursions is a clear and present risk to airport operations around the world. ACI is ready to join our industry partners to work with ICAO in drafting new international guidance material which builds upon existing standard, guidance, and regulations to protect operations and assist airports in responding to incidents. The industry needs harmonized processes for the detection of - and counter measures against - unauthorized drone operations that may interfere with international aviation.” Source: ACI World Director General Angela Gittens, in a statement associated with the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and its global aviation industry partners havi