Some 115 Engines Reportedly Affected In Massive Effort To Take Powerplants Out Of Service
In a far-reaching decision that affects over 100 engine owners and operators, Scott Hayes, VP, Sales and Marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., has confirmed that the company is implementing an immediate and mandatory buy-back of all the Superior Air Parts XP-382 and XP-400 series experimental aircraft engines in the field. "This is not something we want to do, but the safety of our customers is our utmost priority. Because of that we are contacting every Superior XP-382 and XP-400 engine owner to arrange to buy-back their engine," Hayes stated. "We know it is a considerable inconvenience but again, safety of flight is paramount in everything we do."
NASA Secures First International Partnership for Moon to Mars Lunar Gateway
From pioneering satellite communications technologies to building the ‘Canadarm’ and space-based radar systems, Canada has made key contributions to space science and technology for close to six decades. Investing in science, innovation, and research unlocks new opportunities for economic growth, creates thousands of jobs for hard-working Canadians, and helps us understand the world we live in and our place in it.
Company To Provide Collision Avoidance Radar Sensor For Safe And Reliable Airspace Platform
Ainstein, an intelligent radar sensing solutions provider, has announced participation in the NASA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) Technical Capability Level (TCL) 4 operation lead by the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS).
Aircraft Are Fully Assembled At West Palm Beach, FL Facility
Two fully assembled HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH), built by Sikorsky, are preparing for their maiden flights, which will occur before mid-year at the Sikorsky West Palm Beach site in Florida.
Advanced Low Pressure System (ALPS) Testing Gets Underway
Engineers at Rolls-Royce in Derby, U.K., have successfully tested a key component of the UltraFan engine design. UltraFan will redefine the world of jet engines, delivering significant weight, noise and fuel burn reductions, and will be 25% more efficient than a first-generation Trent engine.
New Generation AW139 Fleet Entered Service For Search And Rescue
CHC Group has that the Australian business unit has completed the roll out of six new generation Leonardo AW139 aircraft to replace the S-76 SAR helicopter fleet flying for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Twelve Payloads Selected Dependent On Availability Of Commercial Landers
NASA has selected 12 science and technology demonstration payloads to fly to the Moon as early as the end of this year, dependent upon the availability of commercial landers. These selections represent an early step toward the agency’s long-term scientific study and human exploration of the Moon and, later, Mars.
New Variant Provides Separation Of Flight Critical Components To Increase Flight Safety Posture
The U.S. Air Force’s new Block 50 Ground Control Station (GCS) – developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) – for the first time controlled an MQ-9 Reaper on January 8th from the GA-ASI Gray Butte Flight Operations Facility near Palmdale, CA.
“NASA is thrilled that Canada is the first international partner for the Gateway lunar outpost. Our new collaboration on Gateway will enable our broader international partnership to get to the Moon and eventually to Mars.” Source: NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine.
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