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September 27, 2015

Orbital ATK To Provide Solid Boosters For ULA Atlas V, Vulcan Rockets

Companies Say Long-Term Strategic Partnership Enables Improved Efficiencies, Performance And Significant Cost Savings

United Launch Alliance and Orbital ATK have announced a long-term strategic partnership in which Orbital ATK will become the sole provider of solid rocket boosters for ULA’s Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles, effective in 2019 when the new motors are ready for launch.

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Thales Lands First Dual HUD Order In China

China Southern Airlines Will Install The Devices On New Airbus A320s

China Southern Airlines has selected the Dual Head Up Displays (HUD) configuration across 30 of their new Airbus A320s, alongside the Thales Flight Management System and LRRARadio altimeter.

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USAF Helicopter Maintenance Could Pave The Way For New Navy Capability

HH-60 Pave Hawk Arrives At Navy's Fleet Readiness Center Southeast In Jacksonville, FL For 600-Hour Inspection

A new era began at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) on Sept. 11 with the arrival of the first Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. Col. Daniel Lapastole, vice commander, 129th Rescue Wing, landed the aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville after a four-stop, cross-country trek from the unit’s home at Moffett Federal Airfield, California.

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Deutsche Telekom, Inmarsat Partner To Deliver European Aviation Network

Lufthansa Will Offer Satellite-Based Connectivity On Board European Flights In 2016

Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat today announced a strategic partnership bringing unprecedented passenger connectivity to Europe’s aviation industry and its customers. A new innovative, combined LTE-based ground network and satellite network delivers travelers in Europe the advantage of in-flight high-speed Internet access when in the air. Airlines will benefit from a cost efficient and future-proof connectivity solution.

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Duncan Aviation Mobile Aircraft Engine Services Celebrates 15 Years On The Road

First Team Established In Dallas, TX In 2000

Duncan Aviation is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the opening of its first engine Rapid Response Team location.

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PCAS Prototype Completes Successful Tests On A-10 Thunderbolt II Fighter

Testing Suggest Technology Can Provide Unprecedented Synchronized Understanding Of The Active Battlefield

DARPA recently demonstrated its Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) prototype system on an A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, marking the system’s debut on a U.S. Air Force platform. The tests, which involved 50 successful sorties near Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, showed that a warfighter serving as a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) on the ground could, in seamless coordination with a pilot, successfully command an airstrike with as few as three clicks on a tablet.

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ISR 31st Space Studies Program 2018 To Convene In The Netherlands

Two-Month Intensive Program Offers Participants Unique Networking Opportunities

The International Space University (ISU) is proud to announce that the 31st annual Space Studies Program (SSP) session will convene in the Netherlands during the summer of 2018.

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Ken Goodman Appointed As CFO At JSSI

Cornell Graduate Brings Financial Industry Experience To Fractional Company

Finance industry veteran Ken Goodman, has joined JSSI as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.27.15)

Aero Linx: The Swift Museum Foundation The Swift Museum is located at the McMinn County airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee approximately 60 miles southwest of Knoxville, 60 miles northeast of Chattanooga and 200 miles southeast of Nashville. We have multiple Swift aircraft on display, including the first proto type #1, stock production and modified Swifts from 1946 to 1951, as well as two T-35 Buckaroo USAF trainers. These military versions of the Swift were tested by the USAF in the early 1950’s. One of the T-35’s is an armed version used by and donated to the Museum from the Saudi Arabian Air Force. The museum is open for individual and group tours.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.27.15): Hazardous Weather Information

Hazardous Weather Information Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot weather reports (urgent PIREP/UUA), center weather advisories (CWA), airmen’s meteorological information (AIRMET/WA) and any other weather such as isolated thunderstorms that are rapidly developing and increasing in intensity, or low ceilings and visibilities that are becoming widespread which is considered significant and are not included in a current hazardous weather advisory.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.27.15)

“The Air Force realized our outstanding capabilities of repairing Navy aircraft and modifications, and asked if we could take on this 600-hour phase inspection...  It was really the job performance of our artisans and production teams that allowed us this opportunity.” Source: Jon Stafford, FRCSE aircraft and structural/mechanical division manager, commenting on the arrival of the first Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. Col. Daniel Lapastole, vice commander, 129th Rescue Wing, landed the aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville after a four-stop, cross-country trek from the unit’s home at Moffett Federal Airfield, California.

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