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https://www.infinityexplorers.com/ireland-ufo-sighting/
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When we fly, we trust our lives in the skill and experience of the pilots, who are the people with the most experience in the world of aviation. It is for this reason that when it comes to UFO sightings reported by more experienced pilots, they have greater credibility.
A clear example occurred last March when two commercial pilots from different airlines saw a mysterious reflective object that was about 40,000 feet (12,000 meters) above southern Arizona and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed it.(Ireland UFO sighting)
The sighting occurred at 3:30 pm local time on February 24, over the Sonoran desert, near Phoenix. The pilots described the object as a “great reflection” and seemed to be “radiant light”. Although several explanations were proposed, such as that it was a meteorological balloon at high altitude, today remains a mystery. But now, Ireland is investigating a new and mysterious aviation incident involving UFOs recently occurred across the country.(Ireland UFO sighting)
Ireland UFO sighting
In the pre-dawn hours of November 9, 2018, approximately 45 minutes before sunrise, at least three different passenger planes flying over the coast of south-west Ireland reported seeing multiple unidentified flying objects extremely close to each other. them at an incredible speed. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) confirmed that they are investigating the incident, but have not provided further information in this regard.(Ireland UFO sighting)
“After the reports of a small number of aircraft on Friday, November 9, of unusual air activity, the IAA submitted a report,” explained the Irish Aviation Authority. “This report will be investigated under the normal process of confidential investigation of events.”
“The primary and secondary radar shows nothing,” said Shannon’s controllers. “Well, it was moving very fast,” replied the British Airways pilot.(Ireland UFO sighting)
In addition, the pilot explained that the object had appeared as a “very bright light” and had passed by the left side of his plane before it swerved rapidly to the north and then disappeared at high speed, but that there was no chance of collision. However, a second pilot, from a Boeing 747 of the Virgin Atlantic Airways company and using the indicative “Virgin 76”, joined the radio conversation to say that they had also seen more than one bright light or even “multiple objects following the same kind of trajectory. ”
He repeated the same details as the sighting of the British Airways pilot, as the objects were very bright and moved at extremely high speeds, comparing their appearance with an object that re-enters the Earth’s atmosphere from the earth.
“I’m glad it’s not just me,” someone interjected at one point. “No, ah, yes, very interesting,”replied the pilot “Virgin 76” while pointing out that the two very bright objects left the 11 o’clock point of their nose before moving away at great speed.
And, as if that were not enough, the pilot of another plane, a Boeing 737 of the company Norwegian Air Shuttle, also joined the conversation. Finally, the air traffic controllers said they had received multiple reports about the mysterious objects and that they would pass the information to the authorities.
A third individual, it is not clear if they were aboard the British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways or was a third plane, said the UFO was flying at “a speed of about Mach 2” . The complete audio can be heard here . It starts at 5:50 PM and ends just after the 20:00 minute mark.
Increase in UFO sightings by commercial flights
It is clear that these objects entered the Earth’s atmosphere, with a spectacular appearance, did not fly like an airplane, and enhanced difficult lateral maneuvers to then accelerate at high speed. And they definitely went away after descending.
One thing is clear, airplane pilots are constantly seeing shooting stars or meteorites and they are not children who comment on anything they see with air traffic controllers. But what is most striking is that it was seen by multiple airplanes of different airlines, which gives more credibility to the sighting.
But the big question is: What is happening in our skies? This year, apart from the incident that occurred in southern Arizona, on May 7 pilots of at least six commercial aircraft claimed to have seen in the skies of northern Chile a series of unidentified flying objects that were informed and documented by the Committee of Anomalous Aerial Phenomena (CEFAA).
In this case, there were three mysterious lights in the shape of a triangle. Even one of the planes was forced to divert its trajectory about 48 kilometers for safety.
And so far we continue without any explanation, and as always these cases will be forgotten, archived or discredited.
What is really happening in our skies? What is the reason for this increase in UFOs flying near commercial aircraft? Maybe they are related to those planes that disappeared in mysterious circumstances like the flight 370 of Malaysia Airlines?
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https://carrioaviationinsurance.com/AboutUs.html
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Carrio Aviation has been in the business of providing aviation insurance for more than 26 years. With this experience, we have developed relationships with all major "A" rated insurance carriers in the industry. Our licensed agents are also pilots and understand your needs. Get an aviation insurance quote or life insurance quote today.
To provide you with solid, reputable aviation insurance.
To provide the best customer service possible.
To make each client feel like the only client.
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The crew is strapped in
Follow the NASA launch tweetup on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/search?q=#nasatweetup
[update: 1:05pm EDT] 10 minute hold underway with 20 minutes remaining on the countdown.
[update: 1:15pm EDT] 10 minute hold complete. No issues in work.
[update: 1:26pm EDT] 20 minute hold underway with 9 minutes remaining on the countdown.
[update: 1:35pm EDT] Errant ball bearing found from a camera mount is causing a possible launch constraint. Mission managers are discussing, but this may mean they can't come out of the T-9 hold.
[update: 1:48pm EDT] Weather looks great and no technical issues. Waiting for a call on the ball bearing problem.
[update: 1:51pm EDT] Weather up to 90% favorable. No call on ball bearing. It was found in Atlantis' payload bay before closing the doors.
[update: 1:55pm EDT] NASA TV reporting that they expect the ball bearing issue to be cleared, engineers are just discussing to make sure it won't be a problem during the mission.
[update: 2:01pm EDT] Ball bearing issue cleared! Go for launch!!!
[update: 2:06pm EDT] On-board flight recorders activated.
[update: 2:08pm EDT] Launch director gets all go on poll, no constraints.
[update: 2:12pm EDT] 32nd flight of Atlantis is go! 20 minute planned hold complete. T-9 on the countdown clock.
[update: 2:14pm EDT] Orbiter access arm retracting.
[update: 2:17pm EDT] Aero surface check.
[update: 2:19pm EDT] Beanie cap being retracted.
[update: 2:20pm EDT] Atlantis launches! What a beautiful sight.
Atlantis soars on her final planned launch
[update: 2:22pm EDT] SRB Separation.
[update: 2:26pm EDT] Roll to upright, gorgeously smooth.
[update: 2:28pm EDT] Plasma time, my favorite view!
[update: 2:29pm EDT] MECO. Atlantis is in orbit for its final mission. Good luck Atlantis!
I always get excited at launches, but this time I felt more emotional than I thought as I realized I was watching Atlantis soar into the sky for for the final time. This will be a great mission to watch and no doubt the world will be watching too. Keep it tuned to Spacers for updates as the mission progresses.
Thank you for loving spaceflight.
Images credit: NASA TV
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For over 40 years, ATP has supported the global general aviation industry with technology and services that promote safety and quality for maintenance operations. As part of our continuing commitment to aviation maintenance, ATP will award a $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing the airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate with a passion to work in general aviation maintenance. Please include a personal statement in your essay describing your interest and ambitions in general aviation. Candidates will be evaluated on academic performance, personal accomplishments, and involvement in the general aviation community, future career aspirations, and enthusiasm for general aviation.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent (on a 4.0 scale). Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, and fees related to obtaining the A&P from an AMT school in the United States. Scholarship funds will be sent to the recipient's school or employer for disbursement. Funds must be used within one year of receiving the award.
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Did you know that thousands of private pilots fly everyday just above our heads?
In fact, there are more than 300 000 private pilots in Europe. They fly everyday, not through the famous airlines, but in smaller airplanes, with up to 4 to 6 seats and often with empty seats. They have full access to hundreds of airports and air-fields. It becomes easier to go on holiday or just for a quick trip, don’t you think? Pilots’ dearest wish is to fly more, but unfortunately becoming a pilot is far too expensive given the exorbitant price of the license, and the obligation of flying regularly in order to keep the latter.
This is why we founded COAVMI!
An online flight-sharing platform, where pilots offer empty seats in their planes for everyone to enjoy. Flight sharing consists in connecting private pilots and passengers willing to do the same trip and share the fees.
COAVMI aims at generalising the access to private aviation and allowing everyone to enjoy the benefits of flight sharing.
Thanks to COAVMI, pilots share their flight expenses and passengers can benefit from a more flexible, fast, original, fascinating trip, and at a very reasonable price!
It is also possible to book only a short return trip or jaunt, coming back at your departure point. It can be a new leisure experience, close to where you live or where you spend your holidays.
Have a great flight!
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The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) revealed the shocking statistics to highlight fears about an increase to the number of hours that pilots work, proposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
The proposals would increase the number of hours a pilot can spend at work from 16 hours 15 minutes a day to 20 hours.
Balpa said that 43 per cent of the 500 members who responded to a union survey confessed they had fallen asleep on the flight deck.
Rob Hunter, the union’s head of safety, told the Transport Select Committee that pilots feared disciplinary action if they complained of being tired.
“It becomes a better option to put up with a bit of fatigue rather then report it,” Hunter said.
If the European proposals go through, considering the time pilots spend getting to work at the start of a shift, it could mean they are at the controls of an aircraft as much as 22 hours after they got up.
But “22 hours of wakefulness is far from the only part of the proposals which give us serious concern,” said Jim McAuslan, the union’s general secretary.
“Compared to the UK’s domestic rules, the EU proposals would see pilots being able to fly further – as far as California – with no backup crew and, contrary to scientific advice, allow pilots to do up to seven early starts in a row, which is desperately fatiguing.”
But the Civil Aviation Authority backed the proposed changes. “Overall we now think the current proposal, together with other regulations, such as the European Work Time Directive, and our continuous oversight of airlines, provides a package that will work for Europe,” a spokesman said.
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These files are large, so be patient during the download.
FrSky users, please read the readme.txt included in the ZIP
Optimus is brand new for 2015 and offers outstanding aerodynamic design combined with the very latest in carbon composite spread tow construction. At 3.83m wingspan it is ideally sized mid way between the popular 3.5m and 4m formats giving an ideal balance of performance and handling throughout its very wide speed range.
Made exclusively from new unidirectional bi-axial carbon spread tow material, the Optimus structure is extremely stiff and light with electric versions and lightweight glider versions ready to fly from as little as 1800g. This very low starting weight combined with a highly efficient wing planform and airfoil profiles gives the Optimus an outstanding float and minimum sink performance.
Some content in menu 2.
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https://techzimo.com/how-do-satellites-affect-the-world-every-day/
| 2021-09-27T09:11:33 |
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We rely on satellites every day, without even thinking of it. Today’s satellite uses vary from finance and communication to security and weather forecasting. Almost three thousand small satellites circle our planet’s orbit and supply us with valuable data that increases our life quality. But how exactly are satellites affecting our lives? Find out the main satellite applications below.
Navigating and Financing
Today’s navigation systems are all based on satellite data. GPS, a US system, is definitely the most widespread because it has the best coverage. However, Europe has its own navigation system, Galileo, that can work independently or alongside GPS. Russia, too, offers a very similar service called GLONASS. So, whenever you open a smartphone to find your way, you are relying on satellite view and the data it sends back to Earth.
Speaking of smartphones, did you know that satellites orbiting Earth are responsible for all financial transactions made with your gadget? Any time you use a contactless payment method, like ApplePay or GooglePay, this transaction happens over a satellite connection. The same is true for large-scale financial operations, not just paying for your morning coffee.
Monitoring Natural Disasters
Satellites launched in orbits are responsible for way more than making our contactless transactions and showing us the way. Earth monitoring data obtained with satellite imagery keeps an eye on natural disasters, like fires, floods, and volcano eruptions. Timely reaction to these disasters saves lives, helping not only people but also wildlife species.
Besides, more rescue programs are under development, especially in marine areas. Whenever a ship is lost at sea, people rely on satellite imagery and communication for the rescue team to find them.
Weather and Agriculture Forecasting
Satellites used for weather forecasting are the reason you know which jacket to take as you leave home each morning. Sure, like any forecast, this data is not always 100% accurate, but satellites are not to blame here. Meteorologists use the data about any cyclones sent to them and make their predictions. In most cases, those are roughly right, so you know pretty well when leaving your umbrella at home is not such a good idea.
Besides, today’s satellites can be used in commercial agriculture for yield forecasting. Private companies are designing ever-more advanced imagers that can send relevant data back to farmers way quicker than non-commercial spacecraft.
Tracing any Illegal Activities
Even though the Earth is getting ever more populated, some remote areas are still no-fly zones without enhanced government control. But satellites can monitor any section of our planet, and they do not need anyone’s permission for that. That may sound like an invasion of privacy, but in practice, satellites collect valuable data on harmful illegal activities in such areas. The latter may include poaching (both hunting and fishing), as well as illegal deforestation. Besides, satellites collect data that can help uncover government fabrications, i.e., shooting down airplanes. So, we use satellites to combat hazardous crime and that accounts for something.
Finding & Protecting Endangered Species
Monitoring individual species may be a tricky business, so satellites will not help you find a lost puppy. What they can do is find endangered animals, especially those in remote areas. For years now, satellites have been monitoring penguin populations, finding new species, and estimating the size of their colonies. They have also been able to count and identify colonies of whales and elephants. Once again, tracking and identifying endangered animals helps to prevent poaching and other illegal activities. Besides, it can give us a better idea of how climate change affects our planet’s wildlife.
Looking for Life on Other Planets
Are we alone in the universe? Science cannot say for sure right now, but satellites help us search for an answer. Unmanned spacecraft are going ever deeper into space, searching for exoplanets outside our solar system. Unlike stars, exoplanets do not emit light of their own, so even the most powerful telescope will never detect them. But satellites can, and they have already provided astronomers with data about similar planets that can potentially host life.
As you can see, most of our daily operations rely on satellites. Despite their obvious benefits, people still wonder — are satellites harmful? While these spacecraft pose no immediate danger to our health, the sheer number of satellites in space is growing too rapidly. Plenty of them are no longer operational but keep circling the orbit as space junk. Potentially, it can lead to problems with launching new spacecraft.
Fortunately, governments worldwide are aware of this problem and are already working on space junk removal solutions. Soon enough, we will be able to remove all space junk, defunct satellites included. This will become a start to a new space era, which is already on our doorstep.
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Earthrise on the moon: Shall we go together ... or apart?
NRC Handelsblad, The Netherlands
Travel To Moon and
Stars is What Humanity Needs
is the only way to realize such a monumental project and is far preferable
than a fragmented race. ... the adventure itself will generate optimism and faith in progress. And in these times, that is something this planet badly needs."
Translated By Meta Mertens
July 20, 2009
The Netherlands - NRC Handelsblad - Original
There are already
enough anniversaries, but astronaut Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon on
July 20th, 1969 is well worth remembering. These days, U.S. President Obama is
considering if and how the space shuttle program, scheduled to end next year, should
be continued. A renewed manned mission to the moon is the goal of the proposed Constellation
Program. It was initiated five years ago by Obama’s predecessor, George W.
Bush. The current president is far less enthusiastic. Next month, a special committee
appointed by him will offer its advice.
costs lots of money. For example, by the time the international space station
is completed, the investment will have been about $100 billion (over €70
billion). Initiated by President Kennedy in 1961, the Apollo program came to a
standstill in the early seventies right after the first steps on the moon. Forty
years later, the idea that humankind would get around to travelling to other
planets in the solar system seems a fantasy. And for the time being it will remain so;
the complexity of manned space exploration is much greater than first
Why than return
to the moon? This celestial body lends itself to many practical and scientific
purposes; as a telescope on the dark “backside” to a good location for communications
stations, mining rare compounds like helium-3 and further research into to the
history of the origins of the solar system.
Many of those
projects can be achieved even without manned flights. Yet, human spaceflight is
a worthy end in itself. The moon can serve as a way station to the next major goal
- a manned mission to Mars. Even the utility of this can be questioned: Scientifically,
Mars is very interesting, but why would human beings have to visit the planet
in person? The costs are astronomical and the technical challenges enormous.
But perhaps the question
of utility isn't relevant here. Science is about the acquisition of knowledge for
its own sake. In a far distant future, humanity will risk journeying to nearby
planets and perhaps beyond. The foundation for this journey have to be built,
so why not now?
There is an additional
advantage: the costs will be phenomenal - and impossible to bear for a single
country - for current superpower the United States or any of the other powers of
the multilateral world of tomorrow. Cooperation is the only way to realize such
a monumental project and is far preferable than a fragmented race. Besides, in
this case Europe will also have a role to play.
But above all, it
is the challenge itself. A strong dose of optimism is required to risk the
journey into space. But the adventure itself will generate optimism and faith in
progress. And in these times, that is something this planet badly needs.
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by WORLDMEETS.US July 26, 7:30pm]
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Today, on 27th July, the first batch of five Rafale jets took off from France airbase to join Indian Air Force fleet. The Indian Ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, was present at the airbase in France. He interacted with the Indian pilots and wished them a safe flight to India with a single hop. The jets will get refuelled by French Air Force tanker aircraft on their way to an airbase in UAE. After a short break at UAE base, the jets will leave for India.
Rafale aircrafts maneuvered by the world’s best pilots, soar into the sky. Emblematic of new heights in India-France defence collaboration #ResurgentIndia #NewIndia@IAF_MCC @MeaIndia @rajnathsingh @Dassault_OnAir @DefenceMinIndia @PMOIndia@JawedAshraf5 @DDNewslive @ANI pic.twitter.com/FrEQYROWSv— India in France (@Indian_Embassy) July 27, 2020
Bon Voyage: Indian Ambassador to #France interacts with the Indian pilots of the Rafale. Congratulates and wishes them a safe flight to India with a single hop. #ResurgentIndia #NewIndia #Rafale@IAF_MCC @MeaIndia @rajnathsingh @Dassault_OnAir @DefenceMinIndia @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/jk3IWD9tYU— India in France (@Indian_Embassy) July 27, 2020
In a press release issued by Indian Embassy in France, they said that India took a significant step in strengthening airpower and defence preparedness. The jets will fly from Merignac airbase in Bordeaux, France to India. The statement read, “in accordance with the contract, Indian Air Force pilots and supporting personnel have been provided full training on aircraft and weapon system by Dassault. India and France have a long history of cooperation in fighter aircraft, which includes India’s acquisition of French Toofanis in 1953, then Mystere, Jaguars and the Mirages. “In a gesture of friendship, the Government of France will also send an aircraft with medical equipment and experts on 26th July to support India’s efforts against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The delivery of the first batch of Rafale jets was delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic. These five jets will join Indian Air Force fleet in Ambala in Haryana on 29th July. Last week, IAF said, “IAF aircrew and ground crew have undergone comprehensive training on the aircraft, including its highly advanced weapons systems and are fully operational now. Post arrival, efforts will focus on operationalisation of the aircraft at the earliest.”
The IAF may deploy Rafales in Ladhak amid increasing tension between India and China. Recently, India decided to equip the modern fighter jet with lethal HAMMER missile along with other high-end weapons. The jets have some India-specific modifications including radar warning receivers, helmet-mounted displays, tracking systems and infra-red search. HAMMER is capable of destroying targets in 60-70 KM range.
Till now 12 IAF pilots have completed training to fly Rafale jets. Though most of the pilots will get training in France, some of them will undergo training in India. During a telephonic conversation between Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly, she conveyed that Rafale jets will be delivered as per schedule.
India is spending around Rs.60,000 crore on the jets. 30 out of 36 jets will be added for combat roles while six jets will be for training purpose. The training jets will have most of the combat capabilities.
The story of Rafale
During the UPA era, the Indian government planned to procure 126 MMRCA jets. The idea was scrapped for the previous NDA government. During a visit to France in 2016, PM Modi signed an inter-government agreement with France and ordered 36 Rafale fighter jets.
Since the NDA government announced the procurement of Rafale jets, the opposition parties, primarily Congress, are accusing the Modi government over price, the number of jets, offset contracts and alleged bypassing of HAL among other. A petition was also filed against the deal in Supreme Court, but the judgment was in favour of the NDA government. A review petition for the same was also rejected. Rahul Gandhi called PM Modi a thief and used the slogan “Chowkidar Chor Hai” for which he had to apologize in front of the court.
The remaining fighter jets will be delivered in the next few years. As per the agreement, the last batch will reach India by September 2021.
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SHOP IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS
FIND YOUR ADVENTURE
Powered by a uniquely sophisticated global constellation of 66 cross-linked Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, the Iridium® network provides high-quality voice and data connections over the planet’s entire surface, including across airways, oceans, and polar regions. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications.
Iridium completed a constellation upgrade in early 2019, replacing all its satellites and upgrading the supporting ground infrastructure. This enabled the launch of Iridium Certus®, a new multi-service platform delivering specialty broadband services, with additional midband services coming soon.
At only 780 kilometers from the Earth, the proximity of Iridium’s LEO network means pole-to-pole coverage, a shorter transmission path, stronger signals, lower latency, and shorter registration time than with GEO satellites. In space, each Iridium satellite is linked to up to four others creating a dynamic network that routes traffic among satellites to ensure global coverage, even where traditional local systems are unavailable.
Iridium GO!® provides global voice calling and text messaging solutions for your smartphone, as well as enhanced data capabilities offered through optimized apps to meet your unique needs.No worries. No roaming charges. Just connected and in touch wherever you are, whenever you need, with the devices you rely on everyday.
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The use of Open Source technology has been growing in space exploration and advocacy movements. The reasons and benefits are manifold. It lowers cost. It gives companies or organizations direct access to the internals of the hardware and software. It allows you to leverage the power of a very large community of participants to help develop solutions. Space organizations, from big to small, are embracing this path forward.
The first instance I am aware of where this is explicitly true was in 2013, but that may have simply been the first one brought to the public’s attention. The reason for the change came from a security breach at the International Space Station.
In 2013, the ISS replaced all it’s Windows software with Linux. It was replaced by Debian 6 to be specific. It turned out that the security weaknesses of Windows XP let someone bring a copy of the W32.Gammima.AG, which was a gaming worm designed to gather logins from gamers. Fortunately, this worm didn’t actually pose a threat to the ISS, but it makes the weaknesses of Windows systems apparent. A complicating factor of using Windows was that it extended support and development outside of NASA and the partners of the ISS. The use of Linux, as a model example, shows that the need to be able to access the inner workings of software without having to worry about licenses and proprietary is very important for space applications. Hence, open source will be crucial to future expansions.
The space station even has it’s own supercomputer powered by Linux. In 2017, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and NASA installed and activated an Apollo 40 server with a high-speed HPC interconnect running Linux on the space station. An interesting deviation from general practices is that this system IS NOT ruggedized. The goal is to develop a fault-tolerant system that can work within higher radiation settings and other dangerous conditions such as solar flares, unstable power supplies, micrometeoroid impacts, and more.
In another example, we have SpaceX’s ubiquitous use of Linux across all systems. We can find examples of Linux, and therefore, open-source principles in many projects that SpaceX works on. According to Robert Rose, who spoke at the 2013 Embedded Linux Conference is used in most places at SpaceX.
The Falcon, Dragon, and Grasshopper vehicles use it for flight control, the ground stations run Linux, as do the developers’ desktops. SpaceX is “Linux, Linux, Linux”, he said.SpaceX Preps Self-Driving Starlink Satellites for Launch
The use of Linux at SpaceX was expanded when the Starlink Project was developed and those satellites now use a multiprocessor enabled version of Embedded Linux. If SpaceX recognizes the advantage of using open-source software across such a wide variety of systems, it only makes sense to look at it for LUF purposes.
Of course, it’s not just open-source software that’s making its way into space applications. Open-source hardware is being developed for multiple uses in the space field. A lot of the progress is based around single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino. This is a beginning, but since these boards are based on the ARM family of chips, they’re technically semi-open-source. However, let’s explore some of these open-source projects.
- SkyCube (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkyCube) was developed after a successful crowdfunding drive. It was launched to the space station on January 9, 2014. It was deployed on February 28, 2014, and met it’s fate, as planned, on November 9, 2014. The design followed the CubeSat standard and was used to send images back from space until it was destroyed on atmospheric re-entry.
- ArduSat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArduSat) was another project in a series of open-source satellite launches in the early 2010s. It follows the CubeSat standard, just like Skycube. ArduSat contained a more expansive sensor package with a 3-axis magnetometer digital, a 3-axis digital gyroscope, a 3-axis accelerometer, one infrared temperature sensor, four digital temperature sensors, two luminosity sensors, two Geiger counter tubes, one optical spectrometer, and a 1.3MP camera. It also contained a UHF transmitter which allowed it to communicate with the ground. There were two versions launched on August 3, 2013, and November 19, 2013
- There are plenty of other satellite-based OS hardware projects in the works. For example, KickSat (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zacinaction/kicksat-your-personal-spacecraft-in-space). You just have to search and find them.
Of course, it’s not just satellite projects. LibreSpace has multiple open source projects in the works. From the SatNogs DIY Satellite Ground Station and Network program to the PocketQubes there are lots of options. However, the release of the Open Source Rover Project from JPL is one of the most recent developments. After multiple people requested more information about the design of the Mars Rovers JPL released a version of the designs in July of 2018 and posted the files to GitHub. Now, you too can print out the hardware pieces and make your own smaller version. Of course, you can also order the entire system pre-printed if you want.
These projects aren’t just standing alone. Many organizations are working to bring about the same concepts into the light. The Open Space Agency (http://www.openspaceagency.com/) and Libre Space, for example. Space Decentral is working on the Coral project to utilize regolith along with the Lunar Odyssey, Martian spring, asteroid commons, spaceship earth, future forwards, black sky, building blocks, our space, and Maximum Jailbreak media projects. Or how about the Team FREDNET group that’s working to compete in the Google Lunar XPrize competition.
The Living Universe Foundation can have a pivotal role in the development of these kinds of projects. Why? Because we have a more comprehensive vision that incorporates all the other kinds of projects. This is possible because of the open nature of these projects. We can either incorporate these designs into our projects or act as an umbrella organization gathering these disparate projects together and acting as mediators.
At the same time, we can work in areas that other organizations aren’t working on. Applying open source technologies to habitat design and ECLS (Environmental Control and Life Support) systems. This would allow us to extend those technologies to learning to survive on the earth, too.
How do YOU think we should expand our concepts in these directions?
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https://exhibits.iitsec.org/2017/public/eBooth.aspx?IndexInList=20&FromPage=Exhibitors.aspx&ParentBoothID=&ListByBooth=true&BoothID=163703
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3051 Technology Parkway
Orlando, Florida 32826-3256
Release Number: 0111212018
Release Date: November 21, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Orlando, Florida – November 26, 2018 to November 30, 2018, marks the annual, weeklong I/ITSEC trade conference that will take place at the Orange County Convention Center.
AFAMS plans to educate booth visitors on the Air Force’s new strategic training approaches from the Air Force Operational Training Infrastructure (OTI) Flight Plan 2035. The vision behind OTI is to facilitate Airmen and warfighter lethality and readiness through realistic, relevant training environments to achieve full-spectrum readiness.
The AFAMS booth will provide booth visitors with clear content and visual graphics showing how the Air Force and AFAMS plan to continue protecting our national freedom and democracy while maintaining military dominance.
AFAMS ensures booth visitors will have opportunities to learn more about innovative technology demonstrations to be showcased by various military branches.
AFAMS encourages those attending I/ITSEC 2018 to stop by the AFAMS booth to see and to learn more about military technology innovations.
For more AFAMS related news, media inquiries, or general information, please email [email protected] or call (407) 208-5800.
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Apollospace® proudly presents the most comprehensive collection of fully restored and enhanced Apollo 10 flight images at the highest quality and resolution available!
Apollo 10, the second manned Apollo mission to orbit the Moon and the final Dress “rehearsal” before the manned landing of Apollo 11, celebrates its 50th Anniversary in May, 2019.
1442 high resolution flight images from the Apollo 10 Mission – every image photographed by astronauts during the mission!
This special commemorative Apollo 10 50th Anniversary USB flash drive contains the complete catalog of every photograph taken by the Apollo 10 astronauts during this historic mission – fully restored and enhanced at the highest quality and resolution available!
The 1442 flight images contained on this USB together total more than 13 gigabytes in size …
That’s enough to fill 4 DVDS!
Color photo magazines (27N, 34M, and 35U) measure 5200 x 5200 pixels at 300 dpi. Black & white photo magazines (28O, 29P, 30Q, 31R, 32S, and 33T) measure 4000 x 4000 pixels at 300 dpi.
At 5200 pixels, the color Apollo 10 flight images on this USB are up to 70% larger than partially restored and corrected counterparts available online and on other commercially available media, which generally measure only up to 3000 pixels each, are only a few megabytes in size (if that), and have not been fully corrected and cleaned.
Each and every image on The Apollo 10 Flight Images USB has been painstakingly cropped and corrected for color, tone, and contrast and cleaned of blemishes including dust, hairs, scan lines, emulsion spots, streaks, scratches, stray reflections, and other flaws.
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http://newzzic.com/science/spacex-falcon-9-set-to-launch-three-canadian-earth-observing-satellites/
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USA: SpaceX plans to launch three next generation Earth observing satellites for the Canadian Space Agency on June 12. A two-stage Falcon 9 rocket has been scheduled to launch the three satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The two satellites making it to the orbit were Radarsat-1 launched in 1995 and stayed in operation till 2013 and Radarsat-2 that was launched in December and is still in operation. ” The prepresentatives added, “The RCM will support the Government of Canada in delivering responsive and cost-effective services to meet Canadian needs in areas like maritime surveillance, ecosystem and climate change monitoring and helping disaster relief efforts. ” According to Canadian Space Agency officials, “The RCM satellites will settle into an orbit about 370 miles (600 kilometers) above our planet.
This news content is a computer generated summarized version of the original article and the authenticity of the original content has not been verified. Please click on the View Article button to refer to the actual content.
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STAR CITY, Russia: U.S. astronaut Wendy Lawrence had been rejected for Mir duty once before because she was too short (53). But the Russians modified their rules and there she was on Wednesday at Star City, getting ready to blast off for Mir and joking in Russian with reporters. Phone rings. NASA's Mir chief Frank Culbertson with an old story: shes still too short. The hangup: the next American on the space station will need to wear the Russian space suit to help with the repairs. It doesn't fit Lawrence.
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https://en.bookmate.com/books/RED6EJMU
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The world's first lunar spacecraft is about to launch. The ship, Prometheus, is built from two separate components-one designed to travel from Earth's atmosphere to the Moon and back, and the other to carry the first component through Earth's atmosphere and into orbit. Sound familiar? That's because it's the basic description of the first space shuttle-well before its launch in 1971.
Prelude to Space was published in 1951-well before the first Sputnik expedition. Even so, the book is full of detailed technical descriptions and conversations regarding the possibility of spaceflight-many of which were actually included during the construction of the first spaceships-as well as telecommunications satellites. It's a fascinating read-from both a fictional and a historical perspective.
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https://www.travelingwithmj.com/anniversary-of-the-first-flight-attendant/
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Today is a historical date in the travel business. And more specifically, in the airline business.
On May 15th, 1930, Ellen Church became the first Flight Attendant in the industry. She was employed by United Airlines, and worked a flight between San Francisco (California) and Cheyenne (Wyoming).
And the rest, as they say, is history. . . .
Photo credit: flickr
Tags: airlines, b5media, flight attendants, travel, vacation
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Airbus Collection: Long Haul for FSX/FS2004
As one of, if not the most, user-friendly and enjoyable aircraft firms in the world it's no surprise that the Airbus range is one of the most popular for use in flight simulators. They provide you with a fine balance of speed, power and capacity by giving you a truly remarkable aircraft that's hard to match even in the most delicate of factors - if you want to use some of the enjoyable aircraft on the web within a flight simulator then you should really consider downloading this fantastic Airbus Collection. Read more...
- Microsoft Flight Simulator X & 2004
- File size
- 1.02 GB
- Just Flight
Compatible with both Flight Simulator X and FS2004, you get access to various aircrafts from the range with eight models in total being enlisted with you, giving you a fine balance and variety in the type of aircraft that you will be flying as well as their general style. This is a fantastic addition to anyone looking to boost their flight simulation collections and ensure that they have the most user-friendly collection possible.
Each and every one of these aircraft has been designed to provide you with totally custom utilities that fit with the real thing, giving you an incredibly dynamic yet real balance of the type of features and capabilities that your aircraft has. Additionally, you are given extra tools and features that enhance your simulation such as a stand-alone tool that makes switching from models and liveries easier than ever before, making it much simpler to balance and test out each model against one another.
Additionally, each model has been made to brutal efficiency and the highest possible standards of design and feature inclusion. From the tiniest bolts that are almost invisible to the amazing quality of the design on the interior cockpit and the aircraft itself, you get something that truly resembles what you are supposed to be flying. This makes it easier for the flight enthusiast to put themselves in a position of genuine power when you are trying to learn the smallest details and most intricate of adjustments to the system.
Learning and improving your flight capabilities while having fun is what the simulation world is for, and this helps you do both in massive amounts - all it takes is a few simple changes and additions to the system and you have a whole new aircraft, so we help you get as close to the real thing as the simulators themselves will allow so that your education is as clear as possible.
Everything has been taken care of from the design quality and realism to the way that the aircraft operates - the virtual cockpit has been made from scratch to provide custom and authentic Airbus gauges and various other Airbus displays and styles inside to make the aircraft as effective and powerful as it possibly can.
If you want to know even more about the aircraft that you have purchased, then you can read the usage manual guides that come with each and every aircraft that is provided.
Hugely detailed models that represent one of the eight unique aircraft provided, meaning that you will be able to tell the difference between each model and version with absolute ease, every single time
Interactive 3D virtual cockpit design that makes your life easier than ever, giving you genuine locations of each and every button that the simulator you are using can feasibly give you access to, making the process feel more realistic than it ever has in the past
2D panels included that come with custom gauges that move and react to the actions that you make, giving it a much higher level of quality than ever before and making sure that you have an aircraft truly fit for purpose and one that you can easily understand and read
More than 150 liveries provided in the end to give you the most dedicated and easily selectable design style possible - whatever you're favorite company or airliner is, you'll be able to find their flag flying high under the various liveries provided!
Various views included that make it simple to see the world unfold around you as you fly through the skies. Whether it's the wing view or you wish to be able to see the wings and others features from the cockpit as you look around, you can easily enable whatever you feel most comfortable with for an effective flying pattern once again
Dynamic shine and wing flex makes the aircraft look even more realistic as you sail through the air, giving you a truly unique design that is hard to match with the normal aircraft provided in any of the flight simulators
Realistic lighting and illumination at night time giving you an aircraft that looks as good as the real thing 24/7, making it easier than it ever has been for a would-be pilot to get used to what they are seeing as it will closely resemble what you would be seeing in real-life
New animations have been included for just about every typical aircraft function such as jet blasts, thrust reverser's right through to things like doors and flaps opening and closing to give you an aircraft that feels as real as it looks!
Fully animated controls surface that reacts to your touch and usage, even further enhancing the quality of the aircraft that you are flying
Highly detailed and bespoke sound set that sounds incredible when you roar through the air and hear authentic sounds of the aircraft that you are flying come back at you - it's these small differences and additions that make al the difference
Engines modeled and improved that match the real thing, with hours of specifications and research gone into getting the design of each aircraft just right and so that it absolutely exudes authenticity and realism
Layered paint kit included for simple livery creation if you wish to have your own flag flying high in the skies of the world
Detailed manual makes learning even the most intricate parts of the process simple
About Just Flight
Based in the United Kingdom, Just Flight, owned by Mastertronic Group has been in the simulation business since the early days of FS2000. Developing in-house creations and publishing flight sim add-ons from third-party developers for various platforms including MSFS, X-Plane, and Prepar3D.
Their latest focus has been on the next-gen platforms including P3Dv5 and Microsoft's latest flight simulator, MSFS (2020) release.
Trusted by thousands of flight simmers worldwide, Just Flight is a household name in flight simulation.
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t all started when Cdr Yvan was a boy; he would listen avidly to his uncle s adventures as a pilot on the Étendard IVP. Travelling
the world aboard Foch and Clemenceau aircraft carriers, he told Yvan incredible stories about navy fighter planes. Convinced this profession was out of his reach, Cdr Yvan nevertheless applied to Naval School, without holding out much hope... but he got selected!
FOR ONCE YOU HAVE TASTED FLIGHT YOU WILL WALK THE EARTH WITH YOUR EYES TURNED SKYWARDS, FOR THERE YOU HAVE BEEN AND
THERE YOU WILL LONG TO RETURN. LEONARDO DA VINCI
After his first flight on an MS 880 Rallye at flight training school in the French Navy, squadron 50S, Cdr Yvan was admitted to the Naval Aeronautics pilot s course in 2003. At the time, he had no experience in the field. Next came a short training course on the CAP 10 at Lanvéoc (Finistère, France), then on the Tucano at the air school in Salon de Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône, France). In 2006, he continued his professional training on a T45 Goshawk in the United States, not forgetting a series of landings on US aircraft carriers. After 15 months training across the Atlantic, Cdr Yvan finally obtained his pilot s badge, a testament to his success as a navy fighter pilot. Back in France in 2007, everything happened fast! After a brief spell on the Super Étendard Modernisé, he was posted in 2008 to the Rafale Marine, his favourite aircraft. In 2010, at the end of six years of intensive training, Cdr Yvan became an operational pilot! Aboard his Rafale Marine, he was catapulted from the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. Why was he so taken with this plane? Because it s just impossible to tire of it. Even after ten years of flying it, I still haven t exhausted all the possibilities!
PARERE ANTEQUAM PRODESSE (OBEY BEFORE COMMANDING) THE FRENCH NAVAL SCHOOL S
Despite an already full schedule as a pilot, Cdr Yvan juggles between his flights and managing the 180 sailors and 10 Rafale Marines. When his unit is deployed to an aircraft carrier, he coordinates all the 11F resources to meet needs dictated by an often hostile terrain. A very agitated sea can sometimes be the backdrop to daily combats, making the Charles de Gaulle s floating platform unstable. All the onboard crew work in total synergy to ensure each mission is a veritable success.
MEN NEED PASSION TO TRULY EXIST ÉRIC TABARLY
While flying the only multirole combat aircraft in the world is already an extraordinary feat, landing on a floating deck is even more so. That is why, despite his experience and a very demanding daily routine, Cdr Yvan continues to marvel at this vocational passion and his amazing experiences on each mission. Today, Cdr Yvan shares his wonder and experiences as a speaker at conferences on stress management. Suffice to say this distinguished pilot still has many a story to tell. n Stéphanie Pansier
BETWEEN THE SEA AND SKY We all have this image in our minds of exceptional pilots, bolting through the blue at the speed of sound, strapped into their awe-inspiring fighter jets. While all seems to point towards them belonging to the aviation family, some have made the choice to combine their desire to fly with the pleasure of navigating the seas. This is the case for Commander Yvan, frigate captain of the 11F, a squadron of fighters at the Landivisiau aeronautical base.
The Rafale Marine? Even after ten years of flying it, I still haven t exhausted all the possibilities.
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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) found the time to get up close and personal with some of the exhibits at Morayvia this week.
Charlotte Wright, who is currently the interim chief executive, visited the interactive aerospace education and visitor centre at their Kinloss premises.
Morayvia is run entirely by volunteers and has been supported by HIE – so it was time for Ms Wright to learn more about how successful the project has been, marked by its four-star VisitScotland Award status.
She was joined by Morayvia board members Margaret Yates, Lynne Herbert and Bob Pountney along with CEO Stan Barber. They briefed Ms Wright on the organisation’s history, from its formation in 2011 to the centre’s formal opening by the Lord Lieutenant of Moray, Grenville Johnston in 2015.
Volunteers were working on preparing more exhibits such as the Antonov and the Jet Provost cockpit. The Antonov will be presented as a paratroop training aircraft in Russian colours – complete with Red Stars and Cyrillic lettering.
The Jet Provost cockpit is being prepared for painting, with spraying courtesy of Gordon’s Bodyshop at its premises in Forres. Ms Wright was also shown the intricacies of the Vampire T11 aircraft by volunteer Pete Macintosh, a former RAF Red Arrows pilot who had flown the actual aircraft on display during pilot training.
Commenting on her visit, Charlotte Wright said: “Morayvia’s Aerospace Centre makes valuable contributions to local, regional and national priorities. The more obvious are economic development, tourism, heritage, education and inspiration for young people through STEM related activities.
“It also contributes to strengthening communities and preventing social isolation through its work hub. This provides a significant social and support network for volunteers not only ex-service personnel and their partners but also for a growing number of civilians.
“I am pleased HIE has been able to support the project. I look forward to hearing how Morayvia continues to consolidate, expand and develop its centre whilst progressing plans for a modern, energy-efficient, purpose-built centre.”
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- 1 How do you get Science in Kerbal space program?
- 2 What is the easiest way to get Science in KSP?
- 3 Does Kerbal space program use real Science?
- 4 What do you do in Kerbal space program career?
- 5 How do I recover data in Kerbal space program?
- 6 How do you cheat in KSP?
- 7 What can scientists do in KSP?
- 8 How many biomes are there on kerbin?
- 9 Does NASA use Kerbal?
- 10 Why is kerbin so small?
- 11 Is KSP Safe?
- 12 How do I start Kerbal?
- 13 How do you get money in Kerbal space program?
How do you get Science in Kerbal space program?
Science may also be obtained upon successful completion of certain contracts, or gained through the implementation of administrative strategies. Science must either be recovered or transmitted in order to be used on Kerbin to unlock additional technologies.
What is the easiest way to get Science in KSP?
If you’re struggling to get early science and have enough tech to reach kerbin’s moons you can get some easy science. The trick is “in flight low over x” where x is a biome. 1. Launch to the Mun or Minmus with enough deltaV for orbital maneuvers (about 1500 should do for Mun and 1000 for minmus if even that).
Does Kerbal space program use real Science?
Kerbal Space Program uses a very complex, very realistic physics model to calculate how well your rocket will launch and fly, both sub-orbitally and in space, if you get there.
What do you do in Kerbal space program career?
In Career mode, building and launching a rocket costs funds. Funds can be obtained through contracts, which are given by agencies to earn money to fund future missions of the space program. The Mission Control building is used to manage available, active, and finished contracts.
How do I recover data in Kerbal space program?
It may be resting on solid ground, or floating in water, but it cannot be in motion or airborne. Once the craft has reached this state, moving the mouse over the altimeter will reveal a “Recover” button; clicking it will return to the Space Center and display what was recovered.
How do you cheat in KSP?
Press ALT+F12 to access the debug console, which you can use to enjoy unlimited fuel, unbreakable joints, and other helpful perks.
What can scientists do in KSP?
Scientist is a specialization assigned to Kerbonauts. Scientists are able to restore inoperable experiment modules while on EVA. They also convert “data” stored in the Mobile Processing Lab MPL-LG-2 into science, with higher experience level scientists working faster and up to two scientists contributing in parallel.
How many biomes are there on kerbin?
Minmus. The moon of Kerbin, called Minmus, has a total of 9 biomes.
Does NASA use Kerbal?
NASA reached out to Squad, the company that develops KSP, in 2013 to implement its Asteroid Redirect Mission into the game. Players can use NASA-based technologies to perform their own asteroid redirect mission.
Why is kerbin so small?
Kerbin was made before there timewarp was implemented, its smaller size allows 30 minute orbits compared to the 90 minute ones for an Earth-like planet. Most everything else was scaled from there.
Is KSP Safe?
It’s perfectly safe. Redshell isn’t really Spyware.
How do I start Kerbal?
Step 1 – Start Kerbal Space Program
- Choose Start Game.
- Choose Start New.
- Give yourself a name.
- Choose Career (not Sandbox or Science)
- Click Start.
How do you get money in Kerbal space program?
Farming part test contracts are you best path to early game cash. Contracts requiring only Landed on Kerbin are pretty much free money. Accept a few and and stick the parts on a MK1 Command Pod, run the tests on the launch pad, and then recover. Sub-orbitals are the next best thing.
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|Acting United States Secretary of the Air Force|
|Assumed office |
June 1, 2019
|Preceded by||Heather Wilson|
|Succeeded by||Barbara Barrett (Nominee)|
|United States Under Secretary of the Air Force|
August 4, 2017 – June 1, 2019
|Preceded by||Lisa Disbrow|
|Born||1958/1959 (age 60–61)|
|Education||Regis University (BS)|
Webster University (MS)
Air University (MMAS)
United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)
|Branch/service||United States Air Force|
|Awards||Defense Superior Service Medal|
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Matthew Donovan is a United States Air Force veteran and government official who is serving as the Acting United States Secretary of the Air Force since June 1, 2019. He served as the United States Under Secretary of the Air Force from 2017 to 2019. He previously served as majority policy director for the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. Donovan served 31 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a colonel. His service included tours as commander of the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School and of the 95th Fighter Squadron.
- 1981: Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Regis University
- 1986: Squadron Officer School
- 1995: Master of Science in Management, Webster University
- 1997: Air Command and Staff College (distinguished graduate)
- 1998: Master of Airpower Art and Science, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies of Air University
- 1998: Master of Military Art and Science, School of Advanced Military Studies of United States Army Command and General Staff College
- Matthew Donovan to become acting Air Force secretary at end of month
- "Matthew Donovan to become acting Air Force secretary at end of month". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
- Kheel, Rebecca (August 2, 2017). "Navy secretary, seven other Pentagon posts confirmed". The Hill. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration". The White House. June 29, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the White House.
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In 1965 Bell flew the Bell Model 209 – the prototype of the world’s first dedicated attack helicopter. This machine was specially designed as an escort for troop carrying helicopters to meet a US Army requirement. The whole development was completed in very short terms. Eventually this machine was a turning point in the development of helicopter technology and its application. This armored gunship was a step forward from the previous transport helicopters, that carried only defensive weapons. It opened a new era in warfare.
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Time to DEBUNK Some Common Flying Misconceptions
Does cabin air really make you sick? Two pilots debunk this and many more common flying myths.
Joke: Don't Panic!!!
When a pilot has a heart attack mid-flight, he and his co-pilot aim for LaGuardia airport, but the landing doesn't look like it will go to plan...
Pilot Explains How Anyone Can Land a Plane in an Emergency
An airline pilot explains whether it’s possible for an ordinary passenger to land a plane during an emergency.
The World’s Ethereal Beauty Captured by an Airline Pilot
Marvel at these stunning images from around the world taken by a British pilot on his work trips.
These 10 Facts Prove Amelia Earhart Was Extraordinary
To cleberate the legacy of the pioneer aviator, we gathered 10 fats on the life of Amelia Earhart you must know.
Joke: A Tale of Two Pilots
An Airbus 380 is on its way across the Atlantic. It flies consistently at 800 km/h in 30,000 feet, when suddenly a Eurofighter with Tempo Mach 2 appears.
This Pilot Took a Trip Over Area 51 and Here's What He Saw
Private and commercial pilot Gabriel Zeifman takes us on a flight over Area 51 with these stunning photographs of the mysterious base
A Great Joke: Joke: The Rough Landing!
This joke begins with a new flight crew attempting a landing.
This Captain Found a Creative Way to Calm His Passengers...
During a routine flight leaving JFK, a loud explosion suddenly caused panic on the plane that the captain tried to calm...
This Joke Starts With An Airplane Flying Over Yellowstone
This joke is the story of a mid-air mix-up that'll leave you in stitches with laughter...
This Joke Starts With a Mid-Air Heart Attack
Captain, There's a Blonde Haired Problem in 1st-Class!
How on Earth are they going to convince this blonde she is not welcome in first-class without the right ticket?
The Remarkable Story of This Girl Will Inspire You!
How a brave and determined girl flies a plane without any arms.
Joke: Please, Please, Do Me This Favor
It was late afternoon when Air Force spotted a Cessna airplane landing right at area 51...
Over the Mountains and Into Queenstown - Wow!
The gorgeous sight one sees when flying over Queensland, New Zealand
Best Duct Tape Story Ever
Never Leave Home Without A Duct Tape! Have A Look At This Amazing Story!!
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Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with its Sky Suite cabins, offering 44 fully-flat beds in business class, a new premium economy section with 35 seats, and 116 wider seats in economy class.
This means that in total, the larger B787-9s will feature just 195 seats across the three classes, making it among the most spacious of any twin-aisle aircraft in the skies. It will retain the 2-4-2 economy class seating configuration adopted on the 161-seat B787-8s.
The B787-9 will make its international debut on the Tokyo Narita–Jakarta route from 1 July 2015, marking one of a series of Dreamliner deployments planned by JAL this year. The airline’s B787-8s with Sky Suite cabins will also be rolled out on the Narita-Paris and Narita-Delhi routes from 29 March, and on the Narita-Helsinki route from 1 June.
B787-8s with standard cabin configurations will also be rolled out on the Tokyo Haneda–Bangkok, Haneda-Ho Chi Minh City, Narita-Ho Chi Minh City, Haneda-Beijing, Haneda-Seoul Gimpo, and Osaka–Taipei routes from 29 March.
Also from this date, JAL will increase the number of B787-8 flights on the Narita-Moscow route from three to four per week, while the Narita-Frankfurt route will be upgraded to the larger B777-300ER aircraft. Some routes will see capacity reductions however, including Narita-Sydney, Haneda-Taipei and Osaka-Shanghai.
JAL’s Sky Suites are being progressively rolled out across the airline’s international fleet of B767s, B777s and B787s.
How the world’s Boeing 787-9s compare
The mid-sized version of the Dreamliner series, the Boeing 787-9 was designed to handle approximately 280 passengers in a standard two-class configuration, and has a maximum permitted capacity of 420 seats. So JAL’s 195-seat version is very spacious. In comparison, Etihad Airways’ new B787-9 offers 235 seats in three classes, while Air New Zealand’s has 302 seats. Low-cost carrier Scoot is expected to fit its new B787-9s with 375 seats in a two-class layout.
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The aim of BiLSAT project was to initiate, develop and support small satellite technologies in Turkey. In cooperation with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), the infrastructure for design and manufacturing of small satellites and a ground station were established, and BiLSAT, Turkey's first remote sensing satellite, was manufactured and launched. Also, a Turkish engineering team has worked in cooperation with SSTL engineers in design, manufacturing, test and launch phases of BiLSAT.
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As the training intensifies - the familiarity with the emergency procedures and autorotations increases, repetition is key. Almost every training flight now includes a mock emergency engine failure "autorotation" landing - usually, at the end of a long hour of training. Remembering all the steps to an autorotation is hard, especially when experiencing the weightlessness of reaching terminal velocity.
EPISODE XVI - emergency landing and training flight
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Major Milestone Enables 2Ku to be Factory Installed on Airbus Aircraft
Chicago, IL | April 4, 2017– Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, has been selected by Airbus as a lead supplier for its High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) program. The designation officially enables factory line-fit installation of Gogo’s 2Ku global satellite solution on Airbus A320 Family, A330, and A380 aircraft after successful offerability process and further system certification.
Being part of Airbus’ HBC program means airlines can place future aircraft orders with Airbus and have Gogo’s 2Ku technology installed at the factory on all major fleet types. Those aircraft are then delivered with the technology already installed and ready for service on day one.
“We are proud to be selected by Airbus as a supplier for Airbus’ high bandwidth connectivity program and look forward to working with them to provide our industry leading 2Ku solution to their customers,” says Anand Chari, executive vice president and CTO at Gogo. “The selection is acknowledgement of the traction we’ve made with 2Ku in the marketplace. It’s also validation of the long-term viability of this technology and its ability to serve commercial aviation for the foreseeable future.”
Gogo’s 2Ku technology is the most future-proof global technology for inflight connectivity and delivers streaming-video speeds to passengers. 2Ku enables a wide range of customizable experiences for Gogo’s airline partners. For passengers, it means in-flight Wi-Fi and wireless entertainment; for airlines, it means connecting flight attendants, pilots, crew, and the aircraft itself. Currently, Gogo has more than 1500 aircraft commitments to 2Ku representing 12 commercial airlines. Most of 1500+ aircraft are set to be flying with the technology by the end of 2018.
New offer to allow immediate detection and remedial action
Geneva | April 3, 2017– Airbus and SITA have launched new Security Operations Center Services customized for the specific needs of the air transport industry. This new incident detection services will provide airlines, airports and other air transport industry stakeholders with information about unusual cyber activity that may impact their businesses.
These services have been developed to specifically meet an ever-increasing demand for cybersecurity in this industry, fast becoming one of its top priorities. Highlighting the importance of proactive cybersecurity, SITA’s Airline IT Trends Survey 2016 shows that 91% of airlines plan to invest in cybersecurity programs over the next three years.
By joining forces, SITA and Airbus can provide the most advanced cybersecurity solution for the air transport industry. Almost every airline and airport in the world is a customer of SITA and it delivers solutions for the world’s most extensive communications network. Airbus works with companies, critical national infrastructures, governments and defense organizations to detect, analyze and counter increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
Together they will use their expertize to detect cyber activity relevant to airlines and airports. When requested, the joint Security Operations Center Services will provide appropriate containment and remedial action ensuring that a company’s digital assets are safe from attack.
Barbara Dalibard, CEO of SITA, said: “As an industry we need to move faster in developing new cybersecurity solutions that mitigate the risk of ever-changing threats. This requires constant collaboration and innovation. With SITA and Airbus CyberSecurity uniquely placed at the heart of the air transport industry, we can facilitate innovation and information-sharing through services such as the Security Operations Center Service, providing solutions our customers demand and need.”
François Lavaste, Head of Airbus CyberSecurity, said: “Air transport is part of the Airbus DNA, so it was only natural that we joined forces with SITA to adapt our innovative cybersecurity solutions to this new service area, which is experiencing exponential growth. Our standard solution mainly combines real-time monitoring services for applications and communications dedicated to air transport and incident response services.”
The joint Airbus and SITA Security Operations Center Service is the first of a new portfolio of cybersecurity products and services being developed by SITA. The portfolio will help airlines and airports identify, detect and react to cyber threats while protecting their company assets from attack.
In addition to creating a customized portfolio for the industry, SITA in 2016 identified cybersecurity as one of five keys areas where it is exploring new solutions on behalf of its members as well as the wider air transport community.
United Kingdom | March 29, 2017– STG Aerospace, the innovative aircraft cabin lighting company, is delighted to announce that it has secured FAA approval for saf-Tglo® blu across the majority of Boeing, Airbus and Embraer aircraft types.
Combining critical safety performance with enhanced interior aesthetics, saf-Tglo® blu is the world’s first blue glowing photoluminescent emergency floor path marking system.
Recently awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Cabin Innovation of 2016’ by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) it will soon to be added to the options catalogue for major OEM programmes, this approval allows airlines following FAA regulations to install the system.
saf-Tglo® blu will transform how airlines accomplish emergency way guidance, for the first time enabling this critical safety system to complement the aircraft cabin aesthetics. With the same choice of base colours to match the carpet and interior colour scheme as the original saf-Tglo® range, saf-Tglo® blu introduces a soothing blue glow in place of the traditional green glow. This works with an airline’s branding and the latest LED lighting installed in modern aircraft.
saf-Tglo® blu is based on the proven technology of the original and market-leading saf-Tglo® photoluminescent range and is available in the company’s SuperSeal UltraLite® (SSUL) system, which is the lightest, narrowest and highest performing photoluminescent system available. The simplicity of its design, its 100% reliability and being maintenance free with no life limit ensures that airlines can make significant operational savings too.
Dr Sean O’Kell, Director of Innovation at STG Aerospace, commented: “saf-Tglo® blu is the first blue glowing photoluminescent system to have ever been approved for any aircraft application. Following the EASA approval last year, we’re delighted we now have FAA certification for the leading aircraft types and we are already seeing significant interest in the product from both OEMs and airlines across the globe.”
STG Aerospace will be showcasing saf-Tglo® blu on its stand 6A28 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on 4th – 6th April 2017.
As always just before AIX Hamburg, it gets newsy and so it isn’t surprising that this week we have a lot for our readers to peruse. And, we fully expect the media to continue to build leading up to AIX and throughout the first few days of the show. As 2017 moves ahead, Boeing and Airbus are increasing their production efforts to catch up with orders (Backlog: Airbus = 6792 planes and Boeing = 5678 aircraft) while airplane purchases are thinning out. The near term IFEC market is looking good but the real question is what happens 3 years from now? Stay Tuned on this one as it will be interesting to see IFEC changes that integrate with a multiplicity of connected carry-on devices and technology innovations. And with that said, lets get started:
At this year’s AIX Lufthansa Systems will showcase exciting new features of its multiple award-winning IFE solution BoardConnect and its enhanced crew app mCabin. The user experience stands at the heart of new developments. Lufthansa Systems will present a major new release of BoardConnect with a new user interface. “Airlines can differentiate and easily adapt the UI without costly and time-consuming reprogramming. Furthermore, the BoardConnect architecture will become even more flexible – it is easy for airlines to personalize, add or remove features – making it the best platform for the connected aircraft. Our unique container technology allows to integrate applications for cabin, cockpit and crew in addition to IFE and connectivity.”
Lufthansa Systems further expands its existing partner network. Thus, airlines can benefit from this flexibility by tailoring their IFE offer to the needs of their target group, which ensures satisfied passengers and brings in additional revenues. At AIX Lufthansa Systems will announce new partnerships, which will provide additional services and functionalities. “Thanks to our latest technology upgrade BoardConnect becomes kind of a cloud provider in the sky hosting complete applications of third parties within the open platform. Additional services can be included fast and flexible. This enables airlines to enhance the digital experience of their passengers and supports them to complete their digital transformation goals. The new digital platform is available with or without connectivity. Lufthansa Group started the go-live of the new BoardConnect based connectivity service in Europe early 2017. Together with Lufthansa Technik and Inmarsat, Lufthansa Systems is currently equipping aircraft of Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Eurowings. During the show, Lufthansa Systems will give an update on the current roll-out projects for connectivity services and announce new customers.”
The company will also present a whole new mCabin product suite. The mobile solutions for cabin crews are perfect for supporting airlines of all sizes and business models in their process of digitalization. Prior to departure and during the flight, the mCabin crew app provides the cabin team with all of the flight and passenger service information they need. This is an app designed for excellent passenger communication, smooth crew management and optimal processes at every stage of the crew duty day. mCabin is available on Windows and iOS and has been further enhanced in its modularity. Airlines can select modules and thereby tailor mCabin according to their individual needs. mCabin/CityGuide is an exclusive guidebook platform for the crew with local information and tips about the crew’s destinations. Additionally, Lufthansa Systems has developed some great new features for mCabin and another separate app in the mCabin suite which will be presented at the AIX. In general, Lufthansa Systems sees an increased demand for a mobile solution like mCabin in the market with both passengers and crew members expecting a greater digital experience on board. During the show, Lufthansa Systems will give an update on further developments and planned cooperations regarding the mCabin suite. Visit Lufthansa Systems and learn more about BoardConnect at booth no #2E24
Gogo has reached a major milestone by installing its 3,000th commercial aircraft with in-flight connectivity. Today, the company has 3,000 commercial aircraft and more than 4,200 business aircraft, totaling 7,200 aircraft installed. More than 130 of the 3,000 commercial aircraft are now installed with Gogo’s industry leading 2Ku technology that leverages Gogo’s global satellite network. “The demand for in-flight connectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace and we are quickly moving beyond connecting passengers to connecting flight attendants, pilots and eventually components on the planes themselves,” said Michael Small, president and CEO at Gogo. “To meet this demand, Gogo has invested in the best broadband networks to meet the needs of global aviation — no matter the size of the aircraft or where that aircraft flies. “Most of the 7,200 aircraft are connected using Gogo’s North American ground network, but an increasing number of commercial aircraft are now flying on Gogo’s global satellite network.
2Ku relies on the new low profile, high efficiency Ku-band satellite antennas that outperform other connectivity solutions in the global aviation market. Since the announcement of Gogo’s 2Ku technology, 12 airlines representing more than 1500 aircraft have signed up for the service. Nearly all of these aircraft are expected to be installed by the end of 2018.
“Whether an aircraft is flying on our global satellite network or on our North American ATG network, we are delivering industry leading performance in terms of coverage, cost, capacity and reliability. With high-throughput satellites being added to our global network and an upgrade being made to our ATG network, both networks will bring even better performance in 2017 and beyond,” added Small.
Gogo, which provides aircraft connectivity, had revenue of $597 million in 2016, expects positive free cash flow in 2019, a year earlier than previous guidance, and expects 2Ku installs on 450 to 550 aircraft in 2017.
Thales, SES S.A. and Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES) announced a set of strategic agreements to enhance the delivery of FlytLIVE – Thales’ connected inflight experience solution, offering the most advanced and efficient aeronautical connectivity solution available in the Americas. Under the agreements, SES contracts capacity on Hughes EchoStar XVII and EchoStar XIX high throughput (HTS) Ka-band satellites to complement its AMC-15 and AMC-16 network giving FlytLIVE the only redundant coverage network in North America. SES will also purchase multiple JUPITER System gateways from Hughes to qualify Thales to deploy its FlytLIVE service on Hughes JUPITER Aeronautical platform. This will allow Thales to initiate its next-generation connected inflight experience offering in North America this year. Further, SES contracted Hughes for service on EchoStar XVII and EchoStar XIX HTS satellites, and combines them with its AMC-15 and AMC-16 network, to provide a four-satellite constellation for the launch of Thales FlytLIVE network. The four-satellite network strengthens Thales’ FlytLIVE network as it enters initial operations in 2017 and in advance of the milestone launch of SES-17 Ka-band HTS satellite, planned for 2020. Further, SES is to purchase multiple JUPITER System gateways from Hughes and contract ground segment operations to Hughes to bring seamless connectivity to Thales FlytLIVE network. SES will also purchase multiple Hughes JUPITER System gateways to support traffic carried over AMC-15 and AMC-16, as well as SES-17, when it enters service. FlyLIVE’s network will deliver industry leading speed and capacity for support of growing passenger service demands and will comfortably accommodate forecasted traffic increases through the launch of SES-17, which is manufactured by Thales Alenia Space and configured with close to 200 spot beams and coverage tailored to aviation and mobility markets. Lastly, we note that Thales selected Hughes JUPITER System Aeronautical platform for its next-generation IFC solution. At the center of the new service is Hughes high-performance JUPITER system that is already in operation for broadband enterprise and consumer services in other major markets globally and will be introduced for aeronautical use on the Thales FlytLIVE network. Unique features of the network include rapid beam-to-beam and satellite-to-satellite switching and DVB-S2x transmission. Thales has already begun service testing using its new Thales Ka-band aero antenna and the Hughes JUPITER technology.
Inmarsat has announced today that International Airlines Group (IAG) has signed a contract to be the launch customer of Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network (EAN). IAG plans to equip in excess of 300 aircraft with EAN and aims to have 90% of its short haul fleet complete by early 2019. Airlines include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling with installation having already commenced on the British Airways fleet, with three aircraft fitted to date. EAN allows European passengers to use their personal devices for internet browsing, video streaming, gaming and other online services, with unmatched high capacity and is the first solution in the world to integrate connectivity from a satellite, operated by Inmarsat, and a complementary LTE-based ground network, operated by Deutsche Telekom.
Drop&Fly, SITA’s bag-drop unit, has been awarded the prestigious 2017 iF Design Award: Public Product, in recognition of its state-of-the-art design and intuitive user interface.
Drop&Fly provides passengers with an easy-to-use interface which makes checking-in bags a convenient and pleasant experience. Its one-step self-bag drop process, which allows passengers to print their tags and check-in their bags at the same time, delivers a fast, customer-centric passenger experience. It is fully customizable to the individual needs of the airport and its hybrid functionality enables a switch from self-service to an agent-assisted mode in a matter of seconds. The iF Design Award, recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world, confirms SITA’s expertize in matching form and function.
- Stockholders approved the ROCKWELL COLLINS and B/E AEROSPACE merger.
- Kelvin Boyette’s Latitude Aero did the Aircraft Interiors promo right – he showed us where his booth is located
- And lastly, Geoff Underwood, CEO of IFPL has a second calling, sorta – Check it out!
• Empowering passengers to make best choices when travelling by air
• iflyA380.com website and cabin differentiation trends exhibited
France | February 27, 2017– Every year, over 3.5 billion passengers travel by plane, and while most carefully plan their itineraries, until now they were unable to select the aircraft or cabin experience of their own choosing.
Airbus has set out to change this. The world’s leading aircraft manufacturer will empower the flying public by offering a range of initiatives enabling passengers to put their choices first. These will be presented at the ITB Berlin Travel Show, the world’s largest travel trade fair, on 8-12 March. Airbus Activities at ITB include:
Media Briefing & Announcement on Thursday 9th March at 15.00 in Room R3 in the City Cube;
Airbus “iflyA380.com” stand at Hall 25 (stand number 115) for a full immersion into the features of the iconic A380 aircraft;
Airspace by Airbus cabin mock-up at the TAP stand in Hall 1.1;
Presentation by Bob Lange, Airbus Head of Market and Product Strategy, at the ITB Congress on Friday 10th March at 15.45 in the “Auditorium London” (Convention Hall 7.1b).
Customers today increasingly expect to design their own experiences. On March 9th in Berlin, Airbus will announce an exciting initiative to support airlines in differentiating their product offering based on aircraft type.
Also at ITB, Airbus will demonstrate iflyA380.com, the world’s first flight booking assistant to propose the A380 as criteria for passengers when selecting their trip. The new iflyA380.com website enables users to browse and search all flights, destinations and airlines offering A380 services. Once the desired A380 flight has been chosen, customers are taken seamlessly to the booking website of their selected airline, at no extra cost.
Independent surveys show that 98% of A380 passengers would recommend flying on the world’s most spacious aircraft to their friends and family, and that 60% are willing to make an extra effort to fly on it.* Being the passengers’ favourite, the A380 offers accessible luxury and unparalleled comfort in all classes. Today, the A380 has been enjoyed by over 160 million passengers around the globe. Flying with the world’s leading airlines** on 110 routes and over 55 destinations, the A380 has been named Best Aircraft Type by Global Traveller magazine for two years running.
“We know how much passengers love the A380. With iflyA380.com, we empower the flying public to choose the experience they truly desire. Now, travel to the destination can be just as enjoyable as the stay itself” says Bob Lange, Airbus Head of Market and Product Strategy, “Airbus aircraft offers key differentiators for airlines, adding value to the offering, and to the passengers, enhancing their experience.”
Waterloo, ON | February 22, 2017– Working together since 2014, NAVBLUE and Zurich International Airport have improved the capacity of the airport and optimized efficiency in CAT III conditions
Low visibility conditions constitute a major challenge to airports, as raised separation requirements reduce capacity and cause delays. Thanks to the implementation of advanced technology and the support of NAVBLUE , Zurich International Airport has been able to increase the number of movements in low visibility conditions by approximately 20%, starting in October 2016.
In order to ensure that aircraft landings in CAT III conditions continue to be effected at the highest safety levels, Zurich Airport and the Swiss Air Navigation Services Provider, Skyguide, have invested in optimised landing technologies by installing a new Instrument Landing System (ILS) 32 elements localizer antenna, supported by NAVBLUE’s Exact Landing Interference Simulation Environment ( ELISE by NAVBLUE) solution.
ELISE by NAVBLUE helps airport services to increase capacity, reduce holdings and increase safety in low visibility conditions. It also enables optimization of airside land usage, allowing buildings to be built on land previously deemed non-constructible without disrupting the facility’s ILS signal.
ELISE by NAVBLUE has modelled the Zurch airport’s environment with a high level of accuracy including ILS settings and ground relief and the geometry of disturbances on the ILS Signal in 3D. The state-of-the-art simulations have been built to ICAO standard tolerances.
With this new technology and modeling in place, Zurich International Airport has been approved by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation to reduce the separation of arriving aircraft in low visibility conditions to five nm in final instead of the traditional six nautical miles.
“Thanks to ELISE by NAVBLUE and to a close collaboration with Skyguide and the Federal Office of Civil Aviation, we are very proud to announce that Zurich International Airport is a pioneer in applying state of the art technology to reduce holdings and airborne delays in low visibility conditions”, said Jann Döbelin, Head of Flight Operations Engineering, Zurich Airport. “Zurich International Airport is just the beginning; soon more airports will also be able to embrace the environmental and financial benefits of this technology”.
“This additional capacity permits Zurich International Airport to aid their airline partners in their efforts to offer their passengers a heightened customer experience by reducing airborne holding times. These shortened hold-times provide several benefits including allowing in-transit passengers to reliably make their connections on time. NAVBLUE’S focus is always about being customer centric and aiding them in their day to day operations; we feel we have hit the mark here.” remarked Paul-Franck Bijou, Chief Commercial & Communication Officer, NAVBLUE.
“Zurich airport is prone to low visibility conditions during the winter season, imposing unfavorable restrictions to traffic throughput. We are very pleased that by combining cutting-edge technology with advanced operational concepts, we were able to mitigate the meteorological impact on flight punctuality,” says Siegfrid Ladenbauer, Head of Tower/Approach at skyguide.
This week, IFExpress has a lot of new product/services probably announced as Aircraft Interiors, Hamburg, 4 – 6 April, 2017 approaches. This ‘Big Deal IFEC’ show is the culmination of Passenger Experience Week in Hamburg 3 – 6 April. We will have more on the expo later but let’s return to the topics of this weeks IFExpress:
Inmarsat has announced a key infrastructure milestone for its European Aviation Network (EAN), following the successful test and validation of the EAN Satellite Access Station (SAS). As the first solution in the world to integrate connectivity from a satellite, operated by Inmarsat, and a LTE-based ground network, operated by Deutsche Telekom, EAN will provide a true in-flight broadband experience for millions of airlines passengers traveling throughout Europe. The SAS is located in the Greek town of Nemea and operated under an agreement with OTE, the largest telecommunications provider in Greece and member of the Deutsche Telekom Group. Engineers undertook rigorous performance and stability tests to verify the SAS’s capabilities to serve as a reliable and robust gateway between Inmarsat’s S-band satellite and the internet. The SAS consists of a 13-meter antenna that provides feeder links to the satellite, a radio frequency sub-system and a radio access network provided by Inmarsat partner Cobham SATCOM. And if you want to see a video that does a good job of explaining the program, check out the video on youTube
Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) specialists IFPL will be showcasing their latest power solutions at AIX 2017 in Hamburg. With new consumer devices adopting USB-C as standard, IFPL has actively engaged its customers on how this technology can be applied to IFEC and how to transition from USB-A. Along with its baseline USB-C outlet, IFPL is currently developing a range of USB–C 3.1 peripherals and solutions. Visitors to stand 2C10, we are told, can see their USB-C outlet and discuss industry adoption of this technology.
In previous shows IFPL demonstrated their high power and data USB-A 2.0 and we covered it IFExpress. These are now in-service along with IFPL’s clever reversible option. Recently, IFPL has worked closely with GORE to develop the new USB-A 3.0 module, that combined IFPL USB 3.0 with GORE Aerospace USB 3.0 cables and provides the ideal solution for delivering high power (2A, 5V DC) and data transfer (up to 5Gbps) as per USB 3.0 requirements. This gives passengers the ability to maximize the benefits of both charging their Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) and interfacing with the Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system.
IFPL has also enhanced the capability of its existing 1225 unit, the 110V AC Universal Remote Power Outlet, with the addition of a high power USB-A socket and will be demonstrating the new 2011 unit on the stand. In addition, IFPL has been working with key industry partners to develop a new range of power solutions that focus on ensure ergonomic and aesthetic seat integration. The combined approach delivered a system that maximizes the use of the physical space of the seat and seamlessly design the USB outlet into the actual seat arm. The result is an attractive installation of a fully integrated system that has no impact on passenger legroom. As always, IFPL’s established range of IFEC products and solutions will be on display and the expert team from IFPL will be on hand to discuss any requirements that visitors to AIX 2017 may have.
Editor’s Note: IFPL is based on the Isle of Wight, just off the South Coast of England. Founded 20 years ago by CEO Geoff Underwood, IFPL today enjoys one of the largest portfolio of proven IFEC products and services in its sector.
Airline passengers flying to and from the Ivory Coast can now expect a connected experience, as national airline, Air Cote d’Ivoire (VRE), signs up for inflight passenger connectivity services from world-leading provider SITAONAIR. The new deal will deliver connectivity solutions to VRE’s brand new A320s, in the form of SITAONAIR’s Internet ONAIR and Mobile ONAIR products. With Internet ONAIR onboard, airlines can offer passengers seamless inflight internet access, connecting their personal devices by opening a browser – just as they would with a public Wi-Fi hotspot. Airlines can use Internet ONAIR to personalize their passenger relationships by developing a portal that can offer an interactive and engaging experience for the passenger. It also offers opportunities for airlines to grow their ancillary revenues. Mobile ONAIR, meanwhile, offers passengers an airborne mobile phone service that enables them to make phone calls, send texts and use their mobile phone data inflight, through an extensive number of roaming partners in Africa and across the world. In June 2017, SITAONAIR’s teams will begin activating Internet ONAIR and Mobile ONAIR on five new Air Côte d’Ivoire A320s equipped with Airbus’ Airline Network Architecture (ALNA) server platform. The services will make use of SwiftBroadband, an IP-based data service from Inmarsat that SITAONAIR, as distributor, will operate as service provider.
Aviation Satcom provider, AirSatOne, announces lower rates for its SwiftBroadband connectivity. Taking care of customers is a top priority at AirSatOne and one reason why the company maintains a 99% customer retention rate. So when Inmarsat, the leader in global satellite communications, lowered its prices AirSatOne was quick to pass the savings on to its customers. Customers using AirSatOne as their service provider have access to its custom global network for the same price as the generic network used by the competition. AirSatOne’s custom network includes worldwide teleports and IP PoP (Internet Point of Presence) with advanced network security and our globally deployed Flightstream SA which provides web filtering, compression, consumption tracking and firewall customized for mobile communications.
When Lufthansa’s new long-haul Airbus A350-900 enters service this coming Friday, passengers will experience a cabin lighting concept tailored to the human biorhythm for the first time – 24 different lighting scenarios on board ensure that passengers reach their destination well-rested and with less jetlag than is typical for a long-haul flight. The scientific concept for the new lighting technique originates with the “jetlite” startup, anchored in the aviation cluster, and was brought to market-readiness assisted by the six-month Airbus BizLab accelerator program.
Effective immediately, Hideo Nakano will serve as CEO of Panasonic Avionics, succeeding Paul Margis, who has left the company. Mr. Nakano is an avionics industry veteran and was most recently the Deputy CEO of Panasonic Avionics. His previous experience at Panasonic includes serving as CFO of Panasonic’s Automotive & Industrial Systems Company, the largest of Panasonic Corp.’s four internal companies, as well as CFO of Panasonic Corporation of North America. Panasonic Avionics has also appointed Mark Jennings to serve in the new position of Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Jennings will be responsible for duties related to operations, engineering, sales and marketing. Mr. Jennings joined Panasonic Avionics in 1998 as Regional Director based in Dubai and most recently served as Vice President of Operations. Additionally, Seigo Tada has been named Chief Financial Officer of PAC. He succeeds Paul Bottiaux, who has left the company. Mr. Tada will maintain his position as VP of Finance and Controller of Panasonic Corporation of North America. Mr. Tada joined Panasonic in 1985 and has held roles of increasing responsibility within the finance function throughout his time with the company, including ten years in the United States. You can read more here.
LT just completed Ka Band connectivity on it’s first VIP A330 and installing similar technology on some 32 Lufthansa A320 planes PER MONTH!
GLOBAL CONNECTED AIRCRAFT SUMMIT
Here is the agenda. The summit happens Wednesday, June 7, through Friday, June 9. this year.
- OK, so flying over America may be challenging right now, how about a movie? Hang on, it’s a mind blower! – Flying Over America – YouTube
- Obviously these folks read our article about BOSE Noise cancellation headphones for flying – The best noise-canceling wireless headphones that you can buy | Page 2 | Digital Trends
- Confused about Wi-Fi? Here is a great source of info on the standard ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) channel frequencies and bandwidth
- And if you are seeing 2017 Aviation headwinds, you might be correct – Aviation Industry Could Face Headwinds In 2017
London, UK | January 17, 2017– Technavio’s latest report on the global aircraft vertical stabilizers market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.
Market size of aircraft vertical stabilizers is expected to reach USD 735.5 million by 2021,
The market size of aircraft vertical stabilizers is expected to reach USD 735.5 million by 2021, with APAC occupying a majority of the market share of over 43%. The APAC region will also be responsible for the maximum incremental growth during the forecast period.
The major drivers for the growth in APAC are due to increase in passenger traffic and airline numbers. This will call for the procurement of an increased number of aircraft and their control systems like actuators, ailerons, and stabilizers. With commercial aircraft number expected to almost triple in the next two decades, there will be a steady income to the vertical stabilizers market from the region.
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The top three emerging trends driving the global aircraft vertical stabilizers market according to Technavio aerospace and defense research analysts are:
- Adoption of cutting-edge actuators
- Development of next-generation flight control systems
- Fly-by-wire aircraft technology
- Adoption of cutting-edge actuators
“Actuation systems are the main drivetrain to the flight control systems, and offer increased efficiency, easy installation, malleability, self-monitoring properties, and decreased fuel consumption in aircraft. Therefore, most airplanes are adopting cutting-edge electrical actuator systems that are extremely reliable, cost-efficient, and easy to procure,” says Avimanyu Basu, one of the lead analysts at Technavio for aerospace research.
Some of the key advantages of advanced actuators are the enhanced aircraft performance regarding stabilization and control, flight at high angles of attack, protection against automatic stall and spinning, and gust alleviation. The entire range of Airbus A380 and Gulfstream G650 aircraft features hydraulic actuators, whereas the Boeing 787 aircraft implements electric actuators and electro-mechanical actuators for secondary flight control systems.
Development of next-generation flight control systems
As flight control systems evolve, their performance also improves. For instance, the traditional flight control systems are being replaced by the rudder-by-wire flight control system, which offers enhanced safety and passenger comfort. This technology has been widely being adopted by many North American business jet original equipment manufacturers, such as Gulfstream and Bombardier.
Another significant development is the Smart Electronic Control Units (SECUs) by Thales, which improves flight stability, smoothens flight trim, and enhances plane aircraft control. The system improves the flying experience by making the cruise smoother and providing an extended optimum performance, thus pushing for its increased adoption.
Fly-by-wire aircraft technology
“With the advent of fly-by-wire technology, the aircraft flight control has been automated. This technology allows a pilot’s commands to be transmitted electronically. This system has significantly reduced aircraft weight and complexity of aircraft manual controls, reflecting in a better fuel efficiency,” says Avimanyu.
The fly-by-wire technology has proved to enhance aircraft operation, and turbulent conditions can be dealt with more easily, decreasing component fatigue and providing passenger convenience. This technology fulfills all the regulations set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulatory authorities, leading to its large market penetration. The fly-by-wire technology has been widely adopted by aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing.
- Record commercial aircraft deliveries of 688
- 731 net orders, book-to-bill above one
- Healthy backlog of 6,874 aircraft
France | January 11, 2017– Airbus’ commercial aircraft deliveries in 2016 were up for the 14th year in a row, reaching a new company record of 688 aircraft delivered to 82 customers. Deliveries were more than eight percent higher than the previous record of 635 set in 2015. These included 545 single aisle A320 Family of which 68 were A320neo, 66 A330s, 49 A350 XWBs and 28 A380s. Over 40 percent of single aisle deliveries were the larger A321 models.
Airbus achieved 731 net orders from 51 customers of which eight are new. These included 607 single aisle and 124 wide-body aircraft. At the end of 2016, Airbus’ overall backlog stood at 6,874 aircraft valued at US$1,018 billion at list prices.
“We delivered on our objectives in a challenging environment, proving our ramp-up readiness for the future. I salute all our teams on this outstanding achievement,” said Fabrice Brégier, President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft and Chief Operating Officer of Airbus. “Our strong operational performance combined with a robust market eager to place orders and take deliveries of aircraft in all sizes are now an excellent springboard for our next steps: Boosting deliveries, harnessing the advantages of Digital and extending our service portfolio globally.”
Notable milestones in 2016 included the delivery of Airbus 10,000th aircraft – an A350 XWB and the successful first flight of the largest member of the programme: the A350-1000. Airbus also commenced deliveries of both engine variants of the A320neo, the world’s best-selling single aisle aircraft. Meanwhile, the Pratt & Whitney powered A321neo was certified and the first US-assembled aircraft, an A321, was delivered from Mobile, Alabama.
Other milestones included the entry into service of the first A330 regional and the start of construction of the China A330 Completion and Delivery Centre, while the A330neo commenced assembly in the Final Assembly Line. The Airspace by Airbus cabin brand was launched as the new standard in passenger experience for the A330neo and A350 XWB programmes. Airbus also launched the Ifly A380 website enabling passengers to support differentiation and book flights on their A380 of choice.
- Cobham SATCOM’s leading role in supplying next generation avionics and broadband communications to increase safety and optimise fleet performance reinforced by agreement to install AVIATOR 350D on new A321neo fleet
Lyngby, Denmark | December 5, 2016– Leading manufacturer of satellite communications solutions Cobham SATCOM has announced that its AVIATOR 350D system has been selected by Hawaiian Airlines (HAL) for installation on its new Airbus A321neo (new engine option) fleet.
The Cobham system, supporting Inmarsat’s IP-based SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) service, will deliver satellite connectivity to the cockpit for all voice and data applications on Hawaiian Airlines’ new single aisle aircraft and will connect to Cobham HGA-7001 High Gain antennas that are being line fit by Airbus.
The next generation IP-based broadband capabilities enabled by the Cobham solution enhance airline safety and operations through better communications and the availability of real-time, in-air information for pilots, crew and air traffic management.
This selection means that the AVIATOR 350D will be installed on the Hawaiian Airlines A321neo aircraft via the Avionics Support Group, Inc. (ASG) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) (FAA STC # ST04150AT), which has been granted for the A319, A320 and A321 families of aircraft.
The new agreement expands the current partnership between Hawaiian Airlines, Cobham, Rockwell Collins and Inmarsat, established during on-going in-flight evaluations of Cobham’s purpose-built AVIATOR solution and Inmarsat SB-S on-board Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 767-300 aircraft, as part of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supervised technology evaluation.
Brian Anderson, Air Transport Sales Manager, Americas, Cobham SATCOM, said: “We are delighted to announce this selection by Hawaiian Airlines, which is the latest demonstration of how we are continuing to lead the way in the development of the next generation IP-based safety service SATCOM systems.
“The selection is a direct result of our team’s recent success with the Hawaiian B767 program for the FAA evaluations of SwiftBroadband-Safety service which is affirming the reliability and performance of the Cobham hardware and the Inmarsat’s satellite network.”
Captain Mary McMillan, Inmarsat Aviation Vice President of Safety and Operational Services, said: “Airlines with eyes on the big picture are seeking innovative ways to achieve efficiency gains and dynamically manage their fleets through the use of digital solutions. We are pleased that Hawaiian Airlines has experienced the benefits of SwiftBroadband-Safety delivered through Cobham advanced AVIATOR avionics and has now chosen to expand its commitment to high speed broadband in the flight deck with its A321neo’s. Clearly, the evaluation has been a great success.”
Both Cobham SATCOM’s next-generation AVIATOR S Series and SB-S have received a high level of industry support, including the recent selection by Airbus of the Cobham and Inmarsat solutions for its A320 and A330 aircraft families and the successful ongoing evaluations with Hawaiian Airlines.
Rockwell Collins provides the managed service between the Inmarsat ground stations that enable the aircraft to seamlessly communicate with HAL’s host systems, ground crews and regulatory agencies anywhere in the world without interruption.
SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) is Inmarsat’s next generation communications platform offering global, high-speed, secure IP connectivity for the flight deck. It represents a paradigm shift in aviation safety services, delivering “always on, always secure” applications such as flight data streaming (“Black Box in the Cloud”) and real-time Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications, including networked graphical weather.
This week’s Zodiac Inflight Innovations (Zii) rectangle should give you an idea of the relative growth of RAVE AVOD customers over the past year or so. RAVE’s sales and marketing Guru, Harry Gray told IFExpress at APEX: “It has been a good year. In the last ninety days, we have acquired six new RAVE customers.” It should be noted, that RAVE has over 250 aircraft flying with inseat systems and almost 300 with RAVE wireless systems. Some of the new customers are prominent and market leading airlines. A recent press release from Singapore noted: “ – four new A350 customers, 150 committed B737Max aircraft, their first A380 customer as well as over 200 Global Express Connectivity equipped aircraft committed with the first installation scheduled early in 2017. Zodiac Inflight Innovations is quietly becoming a force in the world of IFEC. Zii first hit the IFE scene with their revolutionary new Seat Centric IFE system in 2011 and just five years later they are growing with over 45 airline customers, over 550 aircraft in service, and over 650 aircraft in committed backlog.” Noted Harry, “RAVE is: Reliable, Affordable, and Very Easy (to install, operate and maintain) – that is why it has been a success.” He also noted that the retrofit market has been very stable, and as of late, line fit is definitely growing. “Our RAVE systems are much easier to maintain than traditional IFE systems which allows airlines to maintain their own aircraft without the added expense of paying a traditional IFE provider for support” says Matt Smith, CEO for Zodiac Inflight Innovations. “Zii is a company that is different by design; our focus is always on putting our customers first. We want to be a company that Airlines want to work with; customer focused and innovation driven, we relentlessly pursue our core value of RAVE – Reliable, Affordable and Very Easy. It’s more than a name, it’s who we are.”
This year Zii has added an aftermarket support package to round out their portfolio of products. With RAVE Care, an airline can tailor a support package to its specific needs for a fixed price per month per aircraft. RAVE Care can include everything that an airline needs to maintain and operate their IFE systems, including spares, repairs, customer abuse and even content integration. Included in RAVE Care is a software guarantee that means airlines never have to worry about the cost of updating their Passenger User Interface and features over the lifetime of the system.
Kontron’s latest equipment developments include their ACE Flight 4608 8 core onboard server, which has the capability to do a lot more than inflight entertainment. For example, Kontron’s early systems featured solid state drives which were in the 100 GB but today their servers will feature 7 TB drives that are all solid state. The important point to note is that communication/connectivity enhancements are a real future capability. The Kontron team told us that Kontron specializes in cabin systems as well as security and safety certifications. Furthermore, the 4608 server excels at data processing onboard, the benefit to the airline is that they don’t have to wait to get the information off the aircraft when it is on the ground – once again proving that the big data technology is becoming an expectation and a reality. They also received FAA PMA for their Cab-n-Connect A100 wireless access point (PIX). It should be noted that it delivers next-generation HD video and is certified on Boeing, Airbus, and Embrear aircraft. (Editor’s Note: Since 2005 Kontron has added new IFE and connectivity equipment every year. This year seven new products and iterations were unveiled: the ACE Flight 4780 MODMAN, ACE Flight Server 4608, the ACE Flight Server 4600, the ACE Flight Server 2600, and the ACE Flight Server 1600, the ACE Flight Server 904 and the Cab-n-Connect A100.)
This year APEX introduced a ‘Cool Award’ that was selected by industry peers. PXCom was the recipient of this award, probably because of the recognition of many of the companies’ innovations such as seat back wireless IFE compatible destination guides and destination information. IFExpress has had the pleasure of knowing Cyril Jean of PXCom for several years now and we have reported on their many innovative IFE communication developments and we were thrilled that their IFE peers acknowledged their creativity. Congratulations PXCom!
We had the opportunity to meet GEE’s new Director of Marketing, Nancy Harvey during APEX. She was happy to discuss their recent content agreement with Qatar Airways, which was announced during the expo. The deal is a new one for GEE that expands on their longstanding relationship with the airline and covers several years where they will provide movies, music, audio, and TV for on 164 aircraft, as well as, 8 charter jets and 12 business jets. (Editor’s Note: In our November 15th issue of IFExpress we discussed GEE’s recent JV with Shareco of HNA Group. Joint venture would exclusively provide inflight connectivity hardware and entertainment services on HNA airlines, comprising over 320 aircraft today with the potential to grow to over 500 planes. Shareco plans to invest up to $416 million in GEE stock at $11 per share through a combination of primary and secondary share purchases. Under terms of the contemplated transactions, GEE and Shareco would form a JV to provide IFEC and passenger monetization services to HNA airlines.)
The first of three A350-1000 development aircraft to fly – MSN059 – landed at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 15.00hrs local time after successfully completing its first flight which lasted four hours and 18 minutes. Powered by Rolls-Royce’s new Trent XWB-97 engines, the aircraft traversed south-western France, during which the crew explored the aircraft’s handling and flight envelope. (See the full press release in “News Releases” below.)
On another front, Airbus plans to increase delivery rate of their A350 next to some 80 aircraft next year.
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Monday named Kevin G. McAllister president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, succeeding company Vice Chairman Ray Conner in that role. Muilenburg also appointed Stanley A. Deal president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, a new business unit to be formed from the customer services groups within the company’s existing commercial airplanes and defense, space and security business units. McAllister joins Boeing from GE Aviation. Deal is a veteran Boeing executive. Conner, 61, will continue to serve as Boeing vice chairman through 2017. He will work closely with McAllister in the months ahead on a purposeful hand-off of customer, supplier, and community and government relationships, and to ensure continuity of operations and customer support. Conner also will provide strategic oversight and guidance for the company’s transition to a single integrated services business and remain involved in ongoing product development strategy at Commercial Airplanes. Deal will begin immediately finalizing and executing detailed and deliberate plans to structure and organize the new business while ensuring all near-term customer commitments are met and value is maximized over the long term. Deal and McAllister join Caret as business unit leaders reporting directly to Muilenburg. They also become members of the company’s Executive Council. The appointments are effective Nov. 21, 2016.
World Trade Organization Ruling
The World Trade Organization (WTO) today rejected virtually all of the European Union’s challenges to the Washington state tax incentives. The EU challenged seven different state tax incentives. The WTO rejected entirely the EU’s challenge to six of the seven incentives and rejected most of the challenge to the seventh. The WTO held only and narrowly that a reduction in Washington state’s Business and Occupancy (B&O) tax rate for future 777X revenues is inconsistent with the WTO agreements. The WTO threw out all of the EU’s other challenges to various incentive programs and left untouched even the B&O tax rate as it applies to revenue from the other Boeing models produced in Washington state–the 737, 747, 767, 777 (current model) and 787. In total, the EU claimed that Boeing had received $8.7 billion in subsidies. This claim was rejected by the WTO, which found future incentives totaling no more than $50 million a year to be impermissible. The WTO found that to date Boeing has received no benefit from the 777X rate incentive, and will not until 2020, because the first airplane will not be delivered until then. In light of today’s decision and the massive liability that the WTO has found against the EU and Airbus, we expect the EU and Airbus to appeal the decision.
France | November 26, 2016– Airbus is evaluating a new standard high-bandwidth architecture that will provide faster and more wide-reaching connectivity services on-board its modern, market-leading jetliners.
Using the in-house A330 testbed aircraft this autumn, Airbus became the first in the industry to flight demonstrate such a high-bandwidth connectivity platform – which will enable faster internet, mobile telephone services and support applications for passengers and airlines via high-throughput satellites.
Applying high-bandwidth connectivity is an important part of the company’s focus on providing a superior on-board experience – and soon will allow airline customers to choose from the range of new high-throughput satellite technologies such as Ka-band and Ku-band for continuous worldwide connectivity.
Constant innovation to improve the passenger experience
“Our goal is to extend our connectivity portfolio in new production aircraft and as retrofit,” explained Bruno Galzin, Head of Airbus’ Connectivity Programme and Upgrade Services. “Our initial testing in high-bandwidth connectivity is a new step to improve the passenger and crew experience. We already are working on new solutions in line with the latest, fast-evolving technologies so anyone can be connected on-board just like at home.”
In-flight connectivity is becoming increasingly important for passengers, who now expect to always be connected – using their own electronic devices to access the internet, exchange with those on the ground and enjoy social media.
Airlines also are demanding the need for connectivity solutions to enhance their operational communications, such as with digital cabin logbooks, telemedicine or for credit card authentication, as well as to generate ancillary cabin revenues.
Cabin connectivity for the future
With the start of testing successfully underway this autumn, Airbus is expected to be the first aircraft manufacturer to offer this standard architecture on its commercial airliners – with service entry for this solution planned for the third quarter of 2017.
Airbus’ high-bandwidth connectivity architecture will be available from multiple suppliers for applications on its A320, A330 and A380 jetliners, which supplements the A350 XWB – a “digital native” that entered service with high-bandwidth connectivity capability.
“The number of connected commercial aircraft is expected to grow from 5,000 to a volume of 16,600 over the 2015-2025 period, accounting for 62 percent of the global commercial fleet,” explained Galzin. “The innovative solutions we are currently developing will help passengers and airlines benefit from a new generation of high-throughput satellite technologies in the Ka-band and Ku-band frequencies.”
- Flight-test programme now underway;
- Three development aircraft will prepare A350-1000 programme for certification.
Toulouse, France | November 24, 2016– The first A350-1000 took off this morning for its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 10.42 hrs local time. The A350-1000 is Airbus’ largest and most powerful twin-engined airliner ever – and the world’s most fuel efficient large widebody. Equipped with specially developed Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans, the A350-1000’s first flight is taking place over south-western France.
The crew in the cockpit on board this flight comprise: Hugues Van Der Stichel, Experimental Test Pilot; Frank Chapman, Experimental Test Pilot and Gerard Maisonneuve, Test-Flight Engineer. Furthermore, monitoring all the test parameters at the Flight-Test-Instrumentation (FTI) station behind the cockpit are: Patrick du Ché, Head of Flight & Integration Tests; Emanuele Costanzo, Head of A350 Development Flight Tests; and Stéphane Vaux, Flight-Test Engineer.
Benefitting from the experience of the original A350-900 test campaign (accomplished in 2014), the A350-1000’s development programme will be shorter – under one year for the three aircraft. The overall campaign will culminate in the type’s certification followed by its entry into airline service scheduled for the second half of 2017.
The A350-1000 is the latest member of the Airbus leading widebody family, together with the A330neo, offering unprecedented levels of operating efficiency, low noise and true long-range capability. As well as having a longer fuselage to accommodate 40 more passengers than the A350-900, the A350-1000 also features a modified wing trailing-edge, new six-wheel main landing gears and more powerful Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. The A350-1000 embodies all of the fuel efficiency and ‘Airspace’ cabin comfort of the original A350-900 – but with extra size perfectly tailored for our customers on some of their busiest long-haul routes. To date 11 customers from five continents have placed orders for a total of 195 A350-1000s.
- first low cost carrier in Japan to operate A320neo
Japan | November 18, 2016– Japan’s Peach Aviation has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 10 A320neo and three A320ceo aircraft. The order was announced at a signing ceremony in Tokyo attended by Shinichi Inoue, Managing Director and CEO, Peach Aviation and Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO.
The aircraft will join Peach’s existing A320 Family fleet of 18 A320ceo with another two on order.With the addition of the A320neo, the airline will become the first low cost carrier (LCC) in Japan to operate the latest member of the popular A320 Family.
“Our A320 fleet is growing as our route network expands, not only in the domestic market but also to various Asian cities,” said Shinichi Inoue, Managing Director and CEO, Peach Aviation. “By introducing the A320neo to our fleet we will enhance even further our profitability while continuing to offer our passengers greater comfort with 18-inch wide seats. We believe that the A320neo will strengthen our position in the competitive Japanese aviation market.”
“We are pleased that Peach Aviation has placed this additional order for the A320 Family,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO. “This further strengthens the position of the A320 Family as the aircraft of choice including the low cost sector in Japan. We are honoured by the confidence Peach Aviation has once again placed in our products and are sure that the A320 Family will contribute to the airline’s ongoing success as it expands its domestic and regional markets.”
The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line. To date, the Family has won about 12,800 orders and more than 7,250 aircraft have been delivered to some 400 customers and operators worldwide.
The A320neo Family incorporates the latest engines and aerodynamic enhancements, delivering more than 15 percent in fuel savings from day one and by 20 percent by 2020. With some 4,800 orders received since its launch in 2010 from 88 customers, the A320neo Family has captured over 60 percent market share in its category.
Featuring the widest cabin in the single aisle market, all members of the A320 Family offer unmatched comfort in all classes with 18” wide seats in Economy as standard. With one aircraft in four sizes (A318, A319, A320, and A321), the A320 Family seats from 100 to 240 passengers, seamlessly covering the entire single-aisle segment from low to high-density domestic to longer range routes.
Vietnam | November 17, 2016– NAVBLUE, the new Airbus subsidiary dedicated to flight operations and air traffic management, announced today that it has finalized a contract to implement the ATM Cooperation Program in Vietnam to enhance safety and efficiency. The project will focus on the country’s two largest airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi to realize gains from both an international perspective as well as from a flow-efficiency perspective between the two cities.
With an anticipated air-passenger annual growth rate of 16-18%, the VATM and Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) believe it’s necessary for the country to start building today procedures, technologies and skill sets that will support the ongoing increase in demand at its existing two busiest airports– Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Noi Bai International Airport.
Said Mr. Pham Viet Dzung – Director General of VATM, “The increased air traffic capacity generated from this project will bolster the growing Vietnamese economy with its spin-off double-digit growth and intensification of air passengers, while respecting the environmental and social impact of this growth.”
The project delivered over a three-year period and will include a comprehensive air traffic management analysis including a safety assessment, a redesign of existing sectors and designs making extensive use of Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and a change programme with training and cultural management components.
Of note to the contract is its customized approach to a complex and challenging, multi-stakeholder project that sees each party agree on common goals that reward each stakeholder. This collaborative approach allows for the country to lay out an actionable plan that ensures truly sustainable future air traffic. The project will see collaboration between the country’s three top airlines Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Jetstar Pacific, Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Noi Bai International Airport in conjunction with VATM and the CAAV.
Said the NAVBLUE Chief Commercial & Communication Officer, Paul-Franck Bijou, “This project has all the benefits that NAVBLUE, as a subject matter expert organization, likes to get involved with by helping our customers, airlines, airports and civil aviation authorities, to succeed in building today so that they may sustainably embrace the future of an increasingly mobile society.”
Singapore | October 25, 2016– Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the worldwide leader in inflight entertainment and communications (IFEC), today announced that it has been selected by Airbus as lead supplier for High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) technology on its A320, A330, and A380 platforms.
Panasonic’s Global Communications Service uses a Ku-band satellite network to deliver high-speed communications services on 99.6 percent of all air traffic routes. The service lets passengers connect to the people, digital entertainment, and web content of their choice. It also enables Panasonic’s eXTV solution, which is the industry’s only global inflight television service.
Over 70 customers have selected Panasonic’s Global Communications Service for more than 3,500 aircraft. The company estimates that an additional 12,000 aircraft will be committed to its high-speed network by 2025.
Chris Lundquist, Vice President of OEM Accounts, Corporate Strategy and Business Development for Panasonic Avionics Corporation comments: “Over the past six years, Panasonic has delivered more than 60 high-speed wireless connectivity systems to Airbus for linefit installation across its A380, A330 and A350 platforms. We are pleased to extend this capability to A320 and thus across all Airbus platforms”
“By signing the HBC contract, we have enhanced our tremendous relationship with Airbus and look forward to providing our industry-leading broadband communications solutions for their aircraft. Together, both companies will improve passenger’s inflight experience and extend, enhance and differentiate our airline customer’s brands.”
Panasonic currently has the largest number of connectivity-enabled aircraft types installed and the most Wi-Fi enabled aircraft flying international routes.
Augsburg, Germany | October 25, 2016– Kontron, a leading global provider of Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), today announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the company’s Cab-n-Connect™ A100 cabin wireless access point (CWAP) its Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Supplement for multiple aircraft models including Boeing 737-700, 737-800, 767-200, 767-300, Airbus A330-300, A320-200, and Embraer ERJ 190-100. Receiving the FAA’s PMA Supplement certifies the Cab-n-Connect’s use on aircraft and streamlines their deployment in commercial aircraft installations worldwide.
“The award of the FAA PMA ensures our customers that they have the best connectivity products available, having passed rigorous reliability, safety and standards testing,” Kontron Head of the Avionics Business Line, Jim VandeSteeg. “Being certified also gives our customers a huge head start by avoiding the one to two years it would take them for certification. Kontron remains committed to helping commercial aviation companies use wireless technology to the fullest — not only to improve the customer experience but also to help them enhance and simplify operations.”
To protect against network attacks, the Kontron Cab-n-Connect A100 features state-of-the-art enterprise level wireless security based on the WiNG™ 5 software and Air Defense™. This integrated software provides a highly robust distributed architecture that extends QoS, security and mobility services on the aircraft enabling highly-secure direct routing and network resilience.
The Cab-n-Connect A100 is designed to deliver next-generation HD video streaming capabilities crucial for dense multiple client applications on aircraft. It features best-in-class performance based on the latest 802.11ac technology supplying significantly increased data throughput compared to 802.11n-based equipment. The integrated antenna solution reduces the overall size and installation complexity. Integrating breakthrough technologies such as 3X3 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO), the A100 supports 3-spatial streams of data that can be sent simultaneously to a single client device, substantially improving bandwidth efficiency and utilization. Additional enhancements in beamforming enable the most efficient path for data transmission between an access point and a client device. With the Cab-n-Connect A100, both the client device and access point work together to provide an optimized communication path for stronger and faster data transmission.
For more information on the Kontron Cab-n-Connect™ A100 CWAP and the company’s complete portfolio of commercial avionics IFE&C solutions, please visit: http://www.kontron.com/industries/avionics
United Kingdom | October 20, 2016– Leading cabin lighting company STG Aerospace is delighted to announce that EASA has approved its latest photoluminescent floorpath marking system, saf-Tglo® blu, for the following aircraft in the current Airbus fleet – the A300, A310, A320, A330 and A340.
This is the first time that an emergency egress system using blue photoluminescence has been approved for use in any aircraft application. saf-Tglo® blu provides a unique colour glow for operators of aircraft in the Airbus family and cabin designers alike preparing to modify or upgrade Airbus aircraft interiors.
Engineered from the proven technology of the original and market-leading saf-Tglo® photoluminescent range, the unique and patented design of saf-Tglo® blu emits a blue glow, a noticeable change from the traditional green glow that has always been associated with the product, and enables airlines to subtly transform cabin aesthetics via simple illumination without compromising passenger safety.
In daylight, the body colour of saf-Tglo® blu is whiter than the glow produced by traditional photoluminescent systems meaning that when it is used with any translucent film or overlay, the result is a truer, brighter, cleaner colour. In darkness, the glow has a calmer, softer, more reassuring quality whilst still performing the critical safety function the system provides.
saf-Tglo® blu is an obvious choice for operators of Airbus aircraft looking to improve their interiors appeal, the unique transformation afforded by the simplistic modification of a saf-Tglo® blu installation has the distinct ability to transform any aircraft, blending seamlessly with the latest mood lighting systems. Whilst obviously a significant visual upgrade, the origins of the design are actually based in science, and specifically the results of a human perception analysis which show that the blue wavelengths of emitted light enable enhanced passenger perception of the emergency track with a dark adapted human eye.
saf-Tglo® is the world’s lightest, narrowest and most discreet floor path marking system and the first non-electrical system that can reduce maintenance and operational costs. Installed on over 10,000 aircraft worldwide and selected by virtually every major aircraft manufacturer it is the photoluminescent floor path marking system of choice for aircraft manufacturers, airlines and cabin designers.
The EASA approval process was executed using STG Aerospace’s own in-house Design Organisation Approval (DOA) procedures and, using its extensive in-service performance data, the company has been able to reduce the maintenance burden for airlines by minimising the requirement for inspections. As with other versions of saf-Tglo®, saf-Tglo® blu can be very easily installed – typically by an airline’s own technical staff during an overnight shift.
Sean O’Kell, Director of Innovation for STG Aerospace, commented: “Securing EASA approval for saf-Tglo® blu across the Airbus fleet obviously opens up exciting new marketing opportunities for us and we’re already in advanced negotiations with key launch customers. As a product, it symbolises our commitment to the continual evolution of the saf-Tglo® range – always enhancing the aesthetics without in any way compromising on safety.”
Melbourne, Florida | October 13, 2016– The installation marks the first time that the SDR, two SD WiFi Hubs and SD’s GlobalVT will be integrated together, providing a complete cabin connectivity solution. The work was performed by Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) in Toulouse, France, on an Airbus ACJ320.
The newly released SD WiFi Hub is a wireless access point that, when installed together with the SDR in large cabin aircraft, expands capability and enhances connectivity performance – such as allowing the internet to be used to make telephone calls. The Hubs adds additional interfaces where needed, simplifying the installation and improving Wi-Fi coverage in the cabin. The Hubs also support high-definition media products and applications for all passengers, eliminating buffering and gaps in cabin coverage by providing up to an additional 900 Mbps data rates to the cabin with both 2.4 and 5 Ghz 802.11n radios. At 1-inch high, the SD WiFi Hub has the smallest and lightest form factor in aviation, which also contributes to the ease of installation.
The SDR provides the gateway to the full spectrum of SD’s value-added services for the cabin including GlobalVT, which allows passengers to use their smartphones in-flight with their own number and caller ID. The SD products allow for optimum performance of smartphones, laptops and tablets during flight. Passengers can make and receive calls, text, and email, connect to the internet and stream data – items that are often imperative in corporate jets.
“We’re seeing increasing demand for our products on narrow- and wide-body aircraft. Clients choose SD not only for the performance and reliability of our products, but also because of our ongoing technical support. Many passengers rely on connectivity in the air so it needs to be robust, reliable and resilient. With this suite, Airbus is assured of providing a state-of-the-art solution to these needs,” said Chris Moore, SD Chief Commercial Officer.
- Sept. 22 WTO ruling confirms the EU failed to comply with its obligation to remedy $17 billion in illegal launch aid and other subsidies
- WTO also finds that Airbus received new illegal subsidies for the A350, which are reported to be almost $5 billion
- Ruling sets the stage for the United States to seek up to $10 billion in annual retaliatory tariffs on EU imports
Chicago, IL | September 22, 2016– A World Trade Organization compliance panel today ruled that the European Union has failed to comply with its obligation to remedy the massive subsidies European governments have provided to create and sustain Airbus for more than 40 years.
Rather than comply with their WTO obligations to remedy the $17 billion in past subsidies provided to Airbus, the WTO found that EU Member States provided Airbus with new illegal launch aid – reportedly almost $5 billion – so they could launch the new A350. The WTO was explicit: “[I]t is apparent that the A350 XWB could not have been launched and brought to market in the absence of LA/MSF [Launch Aid].” The WTO previously found that essentially no model of the entire Airbus fleet would exist today – including the A300, A310, A320, A330, A340 and A380 – were it not for the illegal subsidies provided by the European governments.
“Today’s historic ruling finally holds the EU and Airbus to account for their flouting of global trade rules,” said Dennis A. Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and CEO. “This long-awaited decision is a victory for fair trade worldwide and for U.S. aerospace workers, in particular. We commend the administration, specifically the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Congress for their unwavering commitment to this matter and to enforcing global trade rules,” he said.
“The World Trade Organization has now found that Airbus is and always has been a creature of government and of illegal government subsidy,” said Boeing Executive Vice President and General Counsel J. Michael Luttig. “The day of reckoning for launch aid has finally arrived. Prior WTO rulings found that Airbus itself likely would not even exist without illegal launch aid, equity infusions, and infrastructure support. Today the WTO went further and found that Airbus’ existence continues to depend upon illegal, trade-distorting government subsidies in the form of launch aid, most recently for the A350 XWB – which reportedly totals almost $5 billion,” he said.
Luttig explained that under prior WTO rulings the EU had an obligation to remedy the subsidies for its past airplanes, including the A380. “Instead, the EU compounded the illegal practice by giving Airbus additional launch aid for the A350 XWB. After any appeal of today’s compliance ruling, the next step for the U.S. government is to obtain WTO authorization to impose billions in retaliatory duties. The U.S. government has previously calculated those to be up to $10 billion annually.”
Today’s ruling confirms that Airbus both failed to withdraw old subsidies and instead put in place new subsidies for a grand total of almost $22 billion (principal amounts only). That includes $15 billion in launch aid for each Airbus commercial aircraft program from the A300 through the A380, and $2 billion in non-launch aid subsidies. The WTO also ruled for the first time that Airbus received illegal launch aid for the A350 XWB. News reports put the total for that program at almost $5 billion. Echoing prior rulings, the WTO panel also found that Airbus and its current product line likely would not even exist without launch aid.
“No form of government support compares to launch aid – in terms of amount, nature, or effects,” Luttig said. “Launch aid created entire aircraft programs – indeed, an entire aircraft company – as the WTO found today. This is a type of government support that the WTO has found, over and over again, to be unequaled both in nature and amount, unfair to Boeing and United States workers, and flatly illegal under global trade rules. Today’s ruling confirms that these illegal subsidies will now end.”
Luttig stressed that the final stages of the case against Airbus subsidies are independent of the European cases against the United States and that the EU needs to act now. “The cases are separate and distinct,” he said. “The EU lost this compliance case for the simple reason that it did nothing to remedy its massive subsidies which have had profound effects on the commercial airplane market. Whatever happens in the European cases against the United States, launch aid and other illegal government support for Airbus will now come to an end.”
France | August 30, 2016– Thai Airways International (THAI) has become the eighth operator of the A350 XWB, following the delivery today of the first of 12 aircraft set to join the carrier’s fleet. The aircraft delivered today is being operated on lease from US-based CIT.
THAI has configured its A350-900 with a premium two class layout with a total of 321 seats, comprising 32 THAI’s Royal Silk Class, convertible to fully lie-flat beds, and 289 in the main cabin.
After an initial period flying on regional services between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, the aircraft will be deployed on long haul flights soon thereafter, starting with the Bangkok-Melbourne route.
Altogether THAI has acquired 12 Airbus A350 XWBs. Four of these are being purchased directly from Airbus, with the other eight aircraft being acquired under lease agreements.
The A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fiber fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs. The spaciousness, quietness, beautiful interior and mood lighting in the cabin contribute to superior levels of comfort and well-being, setting new standards in terms of flight experience for all passengers.
To date, Airbus has recorded a total of 810 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 43 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.
- Reflecting success of Airbus widebody on carrier’s long haul low fare routes
Manila | July 29, 2016– Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A330s flying with the airline on long range flights to destinations in the Middle East and Australia, as well on selected domestic and regional routes.
“The A330 has proven to be the right choice for our long haul low fare product,” said Lance Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer. “The newly ordered aircraft will enable us to add more long haul routes, including the launch of our first flights to the US. We are excited to be expanding our widebody fleet, offering more low fare options for our customers to fly further than ever before.”
“This order from Cebu Pacific is another endorsement of the unrivalled efficiency of the A330 for profitable long haul low cost services,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers. “Combining low operating costs, proven reliability and a great passenger experience, the A330 is the clear preferred choice of airlines in this competitive market segment. We are looking forward to working with Cebu Pacific as it grows its long haul services and flies to more destinations across the world.”
Cebu Pacific currently operates 49 Airbus aircraft, including six A330s and a fleet of 43 A320 Family single aisle aircraft flying on its extensive domestic and regional network. In addition to the contract announced today, the airline has 32 latest generation A321neo aircraft on order for future delivery.
The A330 is one of the most popular widebody aircraft ever, having now won over 1,600 orders. Today, over 1,300 aircraft are flying with some 120 airlines worldwide on a wide range of routes, from domestic and regional flights to long range intercontinental services of up to 13 hours. Offering the lowest operating costs in its category, and thanks to continuous investment and innovations, the A330 is the most profitable and best performing aircraft in its class.
- Order combines current and new engine types
New York and France | July 26, 2016– New York-based JetBlue Airways has amended its purchase agreement with Airbus to include an additional 15 Airbus A321ceo (current engine option) and 15 A321neo (new engine option) aircraft. The airline, which already operates A321s, has not yet announced its engine selection for the newly ordered aircraft. Beginning in 2019, JetBlue has the flexibility to configure the New Engine Option aircraft to the Longer Range version of the A321 – the A321LR.
“Airbus has been our partner since the beginning, and we are proud that our partnership continues today,” said Robin Hayes, president and CEO, JetBlue. “The A321 is an incredible aircraft that is delivering results for our business. We intend to deploy many of these aircraft to expand our successful Mint experience and our west coast presence.”
Many of JetBlue’s newly ordered A321 aircraft are expected to be delivered from Airbus’ newest manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. The first aircraft to be produced at Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility – a JetBlue A321 known as “BluesMobile” – is on public display today at the EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. BluesMobile was delivered to the airline and entered service this spring.
“When we decided to build an assembly line in the U.S., we did it to help meet the increasing demand from our U.S. customers,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer – Customers. “The A320 Family is a market leader worldwide – one that has found particularly great success in the United States because of its economics, efficiency and comfort. We look forward to delivering more and more aircraft from our U.S. facility to our customers here in America.”
JetBlue currently operates a fleet of 160 A320 Family aircraft, including 130 A320s and 30 A321s. Including the order announced today, the airline’s backlog of Airbus aircraft comprises 116 planes: 25 A320neo, 31 A321ceo, and 60 A321neo aircraft.
The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line with almost 12,600 orders since launch and more than 7,100 aircraft delivered to more than 320 operators worldwide. Thanks to their widest cabin, all members of the A320 Family offer unmatched comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18” wide seats in economy as standard. With one aircraft in four sizes, the A320 Family, seating from 100 to 240 passengers, seamlessly covers the entire single-aisle segment from low to high-density domestic to longer range routes.
- Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) for Cobham AVIATOR 300 on AirbusA320 series is the first time a SwiftBroadband ACARS-capable modem has received CAAC certification
Lyngby, Denmark | July 21, 2016– The Cobham SATCOM AVIATOR 300 system has received a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) for installation aboard the Airbus A320 series. It is the first time a SwiftBroadband ACARS (Aircraft Communication and Addressing Reporting System)-capable modem has received Chinese certification.
The significant Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) means that Chinese airlines and Chinese-registered aircraft can now order and install the Cobham solution on the Airbus aircraft A319, A320 and A321 to benefit from improved communications, connectivity, flight safety and operations on-board.
Enabling cockpit connectivity for ACARS over SwiftBroadband on the Airbus aircraft, AVIATOR 300 uses Inmarsat SwiftBroadband IP data and circuit-switched voice capabilities to provide services such as aircraft flight tracking information and Ethernet ports for connecting devices such as Aircraft Interface Devices (AIDs) and Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) for the pilots to obtain real-time information including graphical weather updates. AVIATOR 300 also has the bandwidth to send the real-time data of the aircraft health monitoring systems, such as engine monitoring.
Jianmin Cui, Director for Cobham SATCOM China Operations, said: “This certification for our AVIATOR 300 system is very important for the industry in this region and is also a significant milestone for Cobham as we can now offer Chinese airlines a low cost, compact Inmarsat satcom solution. It is a first for the industry, for Inmarsat and also for Cobham. This system provides Chinese airlines an optimal option to comply with the CAAC 4 minute-mandate with more capable data applications.
“The installation of our system on the Airbus aircraft will introduce many benefits for airlines. For example, airlines’ flight operations departments will have the ability to access aircraft data in real time from the ground while the aircraft is in flight, which will significantly improve flight safety and operational efficiencies.”
The VSTC is developed and owned by Avionics Support Group Inc (ASG) for the SwiftBroadband Unit and Delta G for the antenna.
The AVIATOR 300 system, which features the compact and lightweight Intermediate Gain Antenna IGA-5001 to ensure a low profile on the fuselage, provides for fast and reliable connectivity on the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband I-4 satellite network. The system supports high quality, low-cost voice calling and the full complement of data services and provides near global coverage, on the ground or in the air.
Further advantages include recurrent maintenance savings due to the high reliability of the AVIATOR system and recurrent weight savings (approximately 50 to 150lbs) over traditional legacy SATCOM systems.
The full Cobham SATCOM AVIATOR range includes the revolutionary AVIATOR S series, AVIATOR 700 and 700D, AVIATOR 350 with High Gain Antenna (HGA), AVIATOR 300 with IGA as well as the exceptionally compact and lightweight AVIATOR 200 with Low Gain Antenna (LGA).
Buxtehude, Germany | July 2016– Buxtehude, July 2016 – KID-Systeme GmbH announces the extension of its Management Board to a multi-member Board. Effective from 1th of May Peter Schetschine, previously Vice President Customer Affairs, has been appointed General Manager of KID-Systeme with the focus of Customer Relationship.
Next to Managing Director Patrick Schrot, Peter Schetschine will be responsible for the overall revenue generation including business development, product line management, sales, customer program management, marketing communications and events.
Peter Schetschine started his career in the aircraft industry more than 25 years ago after graduating in physical science und physiology. Since then he held a variety of senior management positions in engineering, business development and sales at KID-Systeme and Airbus. Peter Schetschine has been part of KID-Systeme GbmH since its formation in 1999 and challenged the growing international business of KID as Vice President of Customer Affairs. As leader of sales, marketing and communications he has a strong record managing many sales and marketing campaigns, international exhibitions and building global sales networks.
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On 1 August 1963 VF-91 was redesignated VF-194 and reassigned to Carrier Air Wing Nineteen. Between 1964 and 1973 VF-194 made eight deployments to the Vietnam War, two aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) (1964, 1965/66), two aboard the Ticonderoga (1966/67, 1967/68) and the last four aboard the Oriskany. During these deployments the squadron flew the F-8E from 1965 to 1968 and then the F-8J. After the end of the US involvement in Vietnam in 1973, VF-194 made another two cruises to the Western Pacific aboard the Oriskany. VF-194 and its sister squadron VF-191 were the last US Navy fighter squadrons equipped with the F-8 Crusader.
On 1 December 1986 a new VF-194 was established, which claimed the unit's name and markings. After training withVF-124 the squadron was due to deploy onboard the USS Independence (CV-62) flying the Grumman F-14A Tomcat as part of CVW-10. However, VF-194 was disbanded on 30 April 1988, before the cruise could take place.
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The Prime Minister recently witnessed the tri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
About Exercise 'Bharat Shakti'
- It is an integrated tri-service firepower and manoeuvre exercise, showcasing the prowess of indigenously manufactured defence equipment across the three services.
- Location: Pokhran, Rajasthan.
- The exercise involves the showcasing of the calibrated tactical employment of niche technology in a tri-services environment against perceived threats.
- The exercise displays an array of indigenous weapon systems and platforms as a demonstration of the prowess of the country, premised on the nation's Aatmanirbharata initiative.
- It will also simulate realistic, synergised, multi-domain operations displaying the integrated operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces to counter threats across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains.
- It features indigenous weapon systems: T-90 (IM) Tanks, Dhanush and Sarang Gun Systems, Akash Weapons System, Logistics Drones, Robotic Mules, ALH, and various unmanned aerial vehicles from the Indian Army showcasing the advanced ground warfare and aerial surveillance capabilities.
- The Indian Navy displays Naval Anti-Ship Missiles, Autonomous Cargo Carrying Aerial Vehicles, and Expendable Aerial Targets.
- The Indian Air Force showcases indigenous aircraft: Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Light Utility Helicopters, and Advanced Light Helicopters.
Q1) What is the Akash Weapons System?
AKASH is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile System to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks. Akash Weapon System (AWS) can simultaneously engage Multiple Targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode. It has built-in Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) features. The entire weapon system has been configured on mobile platforms.
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The Netherlands invests in the future of its Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System
New technology upgrades introduce innovations to keep the system fielded through 2040
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation awarded Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) a contract to upgrade its Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense system with the Modern Man Station user interface, a move to significantly boost the nation's missile defense capability.
"The Netherlands will continuously modernize Patriot as they intend to keep it in their inventory until at least 2040," said Ralph Acaba, Raytheon vice president of Integrated Air and Missile Defense. "The Modern Man Station is an important step in the Royal Netherlands Army's plan to upgrade their entire Patriot inventory to the most advanced capability currently available."
At the end of 2015, The Netherlands announced its decision to continue investing in Patriot. In 2014, two Patriot batteries from The Netherlands concluded a two-year deployment to Turkey, where they helped defend that country from ballistic missiles.
"Patriot remains a pillar of NATO missile defense because it is the only fielded, combat-proven air and missile defense system capable of outpacing the evolving threat," said Joe DeAntona, Raytheon vice president of business development for Integrated Air and Missile Defense. "This upgrade will make it easier for The Netherlands to operate Patriot, and will provide them enhanced situational awareness."
The Modern Man Station, or MMS, is the latest operator-machine interface upgrade to Patriot command and control shelters. It provides state-of-the-art, full-color graphical user interface with LCD displays. It also has touch screens and soft keys for enhanced situational awareness, with best-in-class command and control decision support tools. MMS is used to identify and display airborne objects; track potential threats; and engage hostile targets, including aircraft, unmanned air vehicles, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles.
The Modern Man Stations were procured via a direct commercial sales contract. Both the quantity of MMS and the total value of the contract are undisclosed.
About Global Patriot Solutions
Raytheon's Global Patriot Solutions is the most advanced portfolio of air and missile defense technologies in the world, providing comprehensive protection against a full range of advanced threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Patriot is continually upgraded and enhanced to leverage the latest technology. Thirteen nations depend on Patriot as the foundation for their defense.
Raytheon Company, with 2015 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 94 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.
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The internet has lit up over the past couple of weeks, abuzz over the “discovery” of one of President Eisenhower’s Lockheed Constellations, reputed to have dodged the scrapper and presently languishing at the Marana Airport near Tucson, Arizona. Features on the plane have been popping up everywhere from NPR to Fox News, Local Arizona papers to the New York Daily News, all presenting the same “lost plane” narrative. Far from being a “lost,” this Connie last flew about ten years ago and has been for sale for quite a while.
The provenance of the plane is without question, it was indeed Eisenhower’s Lockheed, a VC-121A named Colombine II in honor of the state flower of Mamie Eisenhower’s adopted home state of Colorado. It was also the plane that the president was in when the incident ocuured that caused all presidential flights to carry the -One flight call sign, Air Force One, Marine One, once even Navy One. The 1953 incident occurred when an Eastern Airlines commercial flight 8610 had the same call sign as this plane’s (Air Force 8610). As a result, of the confusion caused to aircraft controllers by two planes with the same call sign, there was nearly a mid-air collision. There seems to be some controversy as to whether this particular plane ever actually carried the call sign Air Force One as it was used as a back up plane from 1954 and the Air Force One call sign wasn’t instituted until 1959. No matter, this is a historic plane worthy of preservation, in fact it’s sister ship, Lockheed VC-121E “Columbine III” is restored and on exhibit at the Presidential Gallery of the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton Ohio. This particular plane was delivered to the US Air Force as a Constellation C-121A in November 1948 and spent a year flying between MacArthur Field on Long Island, New York and Keflavik, Iceland. The plane was returned to Lockheed in Burbank, California for conversion to VC-121A specs in November 1949. In 1950 it was assigned to the capitol’s Washington National Airport where is served as a VIP aircraft before being assigned to presidential duties in November 1952. The plane was demoted to secondary status in 1954 upon the arrival of Columbine III and served as the presidential backup plane until 1955. The plane was then operated by Pan American Airways, registered as N9907F as “Clipper Fortuna” on special assignment to the Government of Thailand from May to June 1955, then returned to flying VIP missions for the remainder of its USAF career. The plane was retired by USAF and sent to Davis Monthan Air Force Base near Tucson, Arizona for storage in April of 1968. The plane was later sold at auction, along with five other surplussed Constellations, to the Christler Flying Service in May of 1970. While it was intended to be converted to an agricultural spray plane, it never was, and instead became a source for spare parts for the other Connies in Christler’s fleet. By 1980 the plane had been stripped of most of her useful parts, but by the middle of the decade, perhaps realizing that had a piece of potentially valuable machinery Christler began reassembling the plane, using the remaining Constellations to make it airworthy again. By 1990 the plane was in flying condition and even made some appearances at air shows. In 1998 the plane was flown in to Scottsdale, Arizona and offered at auction for $1.5 Million, though did not sell, and was flown down to Santa Fe before being flown again for storage at Marana in 2003, where it’s been for the past decade, though it’s hardly forgotten, in 2005 it was again offered for sale, this time for $3.2 Million.
Why the sudden rush of media coverage for this “discovered,” “forgotten” plane? Our guess is the owners are motivated to get the old girl sold at this point, sooner than later. Nothing like some media buzz to generate interest. The plane is certainly worthy of preservation, hell at this point all Constellations are, presidential pedigree notwithstanding. Here’s hoping she goes to a good home!
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https://www.rsmodels.cz/en/p/223/92201-messerschmitt-me-309-v1-v2
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3 decal variants:
1. Me-309 V1 early v., p. Fritz Wendel, Augsburg, July 1942, Germany
2. Me-309 V1 late v., p. Heinrich Beauvais, Rechlin, Nov 1943, Germany
3. Me-309 V2, Ausgburg, November 1942
November 1942 the second prototype V2 made its first nad last flight, since its nosewheel collapsed on landing. Original DB 603A-1 engine was later replaced by a DB 605B engine. In 1943 was built V3 and V4 prototype. V4 prototype being fitted with four MG 131, two MG 151/20 and two MK 108. Was planned more versions, as fighter bomber and Zerstörer with three MG 151 and four MG 131 weapons.In the autumn of 1943 the Me-309 program was terminated, four prototypes were produced.
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https://drones-direct.uk/drone-for-kids-8-12-with-4k-camera-night-vision-rc-quadcopter-with-gps-auto-return-follow-me-portable-drone-2-batteries-carrying-case-1235172776/
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1600mAh/25 minutes-This 4k drone is equipped with 11.1v/1600mAh battery, and the flight time is up to 25 minutes. The body battery adopts a drawer-type module design, which is easy to install and carry. At the same time, it is equipped with a customized drone backpack that can hold your drone accessories and provide effective protection.
1200m image transmission distance-the drone can match a variety of mobile phones (mobile phone system version requirements: Andrio 5.0 or higher, IOS9.0 or higher). The image transmission distance is 1200 meters, the pixel is 720P, and it is equipped with a wireless device that can resist 7 winds. Brush the motor, the UAV's image transmission distance is longer, and the use time is longer.
GPS mode/optical flow mode switch Indoor flight will automatically recognize optical flow mode, outdoor flight will automatically switch GPS/optical flow dual mode. Allows you to experience automatic intelligent operation anytime, anywhere, automatically launch satellite signals, easily achieve out-of-control return home, low-power return home, making flying safer!
With 2-AXIS GIMBAL with 4K camera 2-axis mechanical gimbal drone, it will enable you to record 5120*3840 (20 million) ultra-high-definition photos and provide 3840×2160 resolution video. The dedicated three-axis pan/tilt camera can ensure stable aerial photography, effectively eliminate camera shake and shaking, and improve shooting quality.
Multi-function 4K drone-with the following functions: follow me, DIY circle flight, waypoint flight, precise altitude flight, automatic return, APP control, gesture photography, VR, one-key take-off and landing, novice mode, etc. for your exploration !
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http://rcadvisor.com/hotliner-buried-ground-crash
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A hotliner is a fast glider with a large motor. Amazing photos and video.
This four and a half pound (2 kg) hotliner glider was flying at high speed when the pilot lost control. The fuselage buried itself into the ground at least 20 inches (50 cm). As can be seen in the photos below, the wing was completely buried. Instead of trying to pull it out, they decided to dig it out.
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https://www.tracesofwar.com/sights/135335/Fort-Allen-Losey-Field.htm
| 2021-10-22T02:24:35 |
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Fort Allen was established as "Losey Field" by the Army Air Corps in 1941. It was named after Captain Robert Losey. The following USAAF units were stationed here:
4th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (13th Composite Wing, 72nd Observation Group) 1 April 1941 – 27 October 1943
20th Troop Carrier Squadron (Sixth Air Force Base Command) 10 May–June 1942
36th Fighter Group (Headquarters), January 1941-May 1943
22d Fighter Squadron, 6 January-13 December 1941 (P-40 Warhawk)
23rd Fighter Squadron, 6 January-31 May 1941; 15 November-13 December 1941(P-40 Warhawk)
32d Fighter Squadron, 6 January 1941-19 February 1942; 9 March-14 June 1943 (P-40 Warhawk)
417th Bombardment Squadron (25th Bombardment Group) 29 May 1943 – 24 March 1944 (B-18 Bolo)
Losey Field was transferred to the Army Ground Forces (AGF).
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: TracesOfWar.com
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https://www.waff.com/story/37570923/sls-intertank-to-be-tested-in-huntsville/
| 2021-04-22T17:18:35 |
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NEW ORLEANS, LA (WAFF) - The Space Launch System's intertank structural test article will soon be at the Marshall Space Flight Center for critical testing.
The SLS intertank was loaded onto the NASA's barge Pegasus at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana Thursday morning.
The intertank is one of five parts of the 212-foot core stage. It connects the rocket's solid rocket boosters to the core stage. It also houses much of the avionics computers and electronics that will control the rocket in flight.
Once in Huntsville, it will undergo extensive structural to see how well it can withstand the extreme forces of the rocket launch and flight.
After testing is completed, Pegasus will ferry the flight-ready core stage to NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, for testing. It then goes to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for integration of the SLS.
Copyright 2018 WAFF. All rights reserved.
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https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/101864-fighter-squadron
| 2016-05-29T09:41:42 |
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During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.
If it had wings, they'd fly it! If it had skirts they'd fight for it!
|Writer:||Seton I. Miller|
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http://christianfighterpilot.com/2014/05/09/pilot-in-limbo-after-60-minutes-interview/
| 2020-10-21T06:55:11 |
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Pilot in Limbo after 60 Minutes Interview
Two years ago, two pilots took to 60 Minutes — with a Congressman for protection — to declare the F-22 had serious oxygen problems and the Air Force wasn’t acting with a sense of urgency to fix them.
Now, the lower ranking of the two, Capt Joshua Wilson, is still wondering if he’ll ever get back in the cockpit:
A member of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Squadron, Wilson hasn’t been permitted to fly the jet since early 2012. He’s fighting disciplinary actions that he sees as retribution for going public.
Wilson has reportedly had his promotion revoked, been prohibited from serving in a full-time position with ACC, and told he would face an FEB — a flying evaluation board that would likely take away his wings.
According to the report, the other pilot involved, Maj Jeremy Gordon, no longer flies the F-22 either — though he’s still in the unit as a target T-38 pilot. Gordon reportedly received a personal phone call from the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen Mark Welsh, asking if he wanted to fly the F-22 again. Gordon said no. There’s no indication Wilson received a similar call.
Fellow ANG pilot and US Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Il), the Congressman who helped the two go public, says he has “no doubt this is reprisal.” Virginia Senator Mark Warner was initially less strident, but said something “doesn’t smell right.” He later wrote a letter that minced no words:
“This cannot stand,” Warner and U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger wrote in the letter to Hagel, arguing that the treatment of Capt. Joshua Wilson is sending the message that military leaders will retaliate against service members who speak out about wrongdoing.
One notable highlight in the article is the stereotypical career “death through praise,” with his next OPR:
It described Wilson as an “average officer” during 2012. Without mentioning his television appearance, the review, which Nardi approved, described Wilson as a “photogenic, driven and vocal officer; willing to express and share views regarding F-22A operations at all levels.”
That wasn’t intended to be a compliment. There are indications that some of the “angst” about Capt Wilson may be personal, rather than professional. An F-22 crew chief commented on one of the articles about the incident and seemed to take personal offense at the thought he may have launched an “unsafe” aircraft. He was so offended, in fact, he hoped Wilson never flies there again. Left out of the comment — a comment made in the present, presumably with the benefit of hindsight — is the fact the Air Force essentially validated pilot concerns about the F-22. In other words, the crew chief may very well have launched an unsafe aircraft, but it was something over which he had no control; it wasn’t personal, but some in the Guard unit appear to be making it so.
For his part, Wilson indicates the Air Force would rather he just go away — but, in typical fighter pilot fashion, he wants to either be allowed to return to fly or, if he really is a “bad officer,” to be kicked out:
“If you guys can prove I’m a bad officer, kick me out of the military,” he said. “If not, let me get back to my job.”
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https://orangebeanindiana.com/2019/06/25/a-hoosier-round-the-moon/
| 2023-09-22T14:33:31 |
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When you’re finally up at the moon looking back on earth, all those differences and nationalistic traits are pretty well going to blend, and you’re going to get a concept that maybe this really is one world and why the hell can’t we learn to live together like decent people…
~ Frank Borman
Anyone who has driven on the interstate through Northwest Indiana on I80-I94 is likely familiar with the Borman Expressway. This section of Interstate 80/94 was named for NASA astronaut Frank Borman, who was born in Gary, Indiana. Borman became famous in 1968 for commanding Apollo 8.
Born March 14, 1928, Borman only spent a few short years in Gary before his family moved to Tucson, Arizona. He developed a love for airplanes at an early age and was flying by the age of 15.
After graduating from high school, Borman attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. Borman then joined the Air Force as a fighter pilot. From 1951 to 1953, he flew planes with the 44th Fighter Bomber Squadron in the Philippines. Afterward, he spent several years as a military flight instructor.
In 1957, Borman earned his Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Thereafter, he spent several years as an Assistant Professor of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics at West Point. Borman was also selected to become a test pilot after attending the Aerospace Research Pilot School.
These accomplishments eventually led to NASA’s interest in Borman. At the time, NASA was feverishly working on its space program. Locked in a head-to-head battle with Russia, the space program needed talented scientists with experience as military test pilots to man its missions.
In 1962, NASA accepted Borman into the astronaut program, and his first major mission came three years later in December, 1965. Borman was tapped as the command pilot for a test flight of Gemini 7. Along with James Lovell, Jr., he set an endurance flight record of fourteen days.
In 1966, Borman was selected to command the third manned Apollo mission, but NASA scrapped the flight following the tragic death of the Apollo 1 crew. Borman was the only astronaut appointed to serve on the review board following the fire. His testimony in front of the United States Senate is largely credited with convincing Congress to authorize further Apollo missions.
Following his testimony, Borman was selected to command the Apollo 8 mission to orbit the moon. He was joined on the mission by Jim Lovell and William Anders. The three men left Earth on December 21, 1968, completing 10 lunar orbits before returning to Earth on December 27, 1968.
On Christmas Eve, Apollo 8‘s broadcast from space was televised live to America. It featured Borman famously (and controversially) reading from the Book of Genesis before signing off with Christmas wishes.
Borman has stated that he approached his missions as battlefields of the Cold War. As a military officer, he felt it was his duty to complete his missions and prevent any Soviet Union advantage in space. The mission succeeded both in its geopolitical and scientific goals.
Borman retired in 1970 and enjoyed a second career working for Eastern Airlines. He eventually became president and CEO, retiring from the company in 1986.
Today, Borman is remembered for his groundbreaking mission that marked the first time a manned space flight completed an orbit of the moon. He holds the distinction of being the oldest living American astronaut.
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https://litera4you.ru/spiritual/faa-7233-1.php
| 2021-05-17T22:41:01 |
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Gagrel When customs notification is required on flights to Canada and Mexico and a predeparture flight plan cannot be filed or an advise customs message ADCUS cannot be included in a predeparture flight plan, call the nearest en route domestic or International FSS as soon as radio communication can be established and file a VFR or DVFR flight plan, as required, and include as the last item the advise customs information. Additional copies will be provided on request. Under some circumstances, ATC computer tapes can be useful in constructing the radar history of a downed or crashed aircraft. Consult an FSS briefer for any unknown elements. Meteorlogical Information for Aircraft in Flight.
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Discussion of Flying and Technology usually related, but sometimes only one or the other. It is the information that the FAA says we need in the order they want it right? Yes, it is still in the AIM, and it will allow us to get flight following, and all kinds of services.
It works in the US. The form is in need of updates. How about that fancy question regarding equipment? The FAA has plans to change many of the equipment suffix codes August Most of the changes only affect aircraft in the flight levels, that are RVSM capable. Controllers are like pilots, they grew up on this format, and their flight strips will still use some of this format for a couple years, but mostly, they are being trained on something else.
Canada calls it the Nav Canada form. It looks intimidating, but it leaves a lot of the guess work out of the above form. Everything before the "FPL" is not needed. There are links to various instructions for filling out this form. Everything after the remarks Item 18 is optional. Appendixes 2 and 3 cover the flight plan form, and what text to put where.
If the above links are followed the form is easy to deal with. The big advantage to using this form is specifying your equipment. The suffix is either a C for a mode C transponder, S for mode S transponder or an N for no transponder. You get to tell the FAA exactly what equipment you want to use for your flight, without interpretation and the FAA will pay attention, and let you use it.
That does mean the air traffic controller may put an aircraft on a GPS approach without asking. That should be a good thing, since it is a little more efficient. The ATC computers are reading the flight plan, and offering controllers the most efficient reroute based on capabilities specified. Select that option, and fill out the plan as before. Specific details for the aircraft will need to be specified when setting up the aircraft, but once set, they will continue to be used for plans going forward.
There are many publications that still refer to the form, and they also will need to be changed. Posted by.
Brakasa Acknowledgements for all numbered messages will be received from the computer or the Flight Data position indicating receipt by the ARTCC, but not necessarily computer acceptance. The routes must be identified by an individual name. IFR flight plan form domestic and international. Before departure, transmit the information to the original addressees plus any new addressees. Consists of five or seven characters followed by a space character. Two-to-five characters identifying a navigational aid, three characters of azimuth expressed in degrees magnetic, and three characters of distance expressed in nautical miles from the navigational aid.
Form 7233-1 - Flight Plan
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http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/business/Companies/article705110.ece
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Strewth! BA axes Oz flights
British Airways will no longer route its flights to Sydney through Bangkok as it cuts its direct flights to Australia to one a day
BA will use Boeing 747s on the flights to Sydney for added capacity (Ben Gurr)
British Airways is cutting direct flights to Australia from two a day to just one after axing its service from London to Sydney via Bangkok.
From March, BA will operate one London to Sydney daily flight, stopping at Singapore on the way.
After decades of flying the London-Bangkok-Sydney route, BA will stop at the Thai hub. Passengers wishing to fly on to Australia will be transferred to Qantas.
Under the agreement, the Australian carrier will also stop in Bangkok and move passengers for London onto BA flights.
A similar route via Hong Kong has already suffered the same fate, with the Oneworld alliance partners swapping passengers at the Asian hub.
It leaves London-Singapore-Sydney as the last remaining direct daily flight to Australia. BA will swap the current Boeing 777 plane used on the route for a larger 747 to squeeze more passengers on board.
The move conforms with the aim
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https://www.ohioame.com/faa-medxpress/concerns-for-the-student-pilot
| 2023-12-07T19:45:57 |
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Concerns for the Student Pilot
Prior to making your first solo flight you will need to obtain a student pilot certificate and a medical certificate. Many students wait until the day prior to their first solo to undergo their medical examination for the required certificates. Imagine the frustration, after hours preparation, only to be told that because of an underlying medical condition, a prohibited or disqualifying prescribed medication, or a previous DUI, that your medical certificate must be delayed as it will need to be reviewed by the Aeromedical Certification Division of the FAA. This process can sometimes take 4 to 6 weeks. In some cases, depending on the issue, I can obtain verbal authorization to issue the certificate after discussing the medical issues with an FAA Flight Surgeon. Therefore, I encourage all student pilots to obtain their medical certificate well in advance of their planned first solo flight. If you are a student pilot and coming to our office for a medical certificate and have any medical issues, are on a prescription medication, or have a previous DUI, please call our office to discuss these conditions well in advance of your appointment. That way I can best assist you.
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Information Technology Specialist, Solar Turbines
Thirty-seven years in I.T. working for major Aerospace, DoD, Software and Manufacturing companies with emphasis in Engineering disciplines.
Rockwell International, Rocketdyne Division – 1982/88
- CAD Support Analyst
General Dynamics, Valley System Division – 1988/91
- Mechanical Design Drafter
ComputerVision – 1991/97
- Applications Engineer
Solar Turbines – 1997/Pres.
- Group Technical Lead, Engineering Design Services
- Windchill Business Administrator
Tell Us Something Interesting:
For more than 90 years, Solar has been involved in many aspects of American history. From Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis designed and built at our downtown San Diego location, to powering moon missions, Solar continues to push technological advancements throughout the energy industry.
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| 2019-06-24T18:08:10 |
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European Union Space Programmes
Between 2014 and 2020, the European Union (EU) is investing over 12B EUR in the following four pillars:
European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (Galileo/EGNOS)
Galileo is the European Union's Global Navigation Satellite System (EGNSS). Together with the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), Galileo provides accurate positioning and timing information. Galileo is a programme under civilian control and its data can be used for a broad range of applications. It is autonomous but also interoperable with existing satellite navigation systems. By 2020, the Galileo constellation will consist of 30 satellites.
What is Galileo?
The other EU space flagship programme Copernicus is the world's most comprehensive Earth observation system. Based on satellite and in situ (non-space) data it delivers near real-time information on the state of our planet. The services can also be used for local and regional needs to sustainably manage the environment we live in. Copernicus addresses six main thematic areas:
The access to Copernicus data is open and free. By 2021, the Copernicus constellation will consist of six different Sentinel satellite families.
What is the Copernicus Programme?
Space Surveillance and Tracking
Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) is the ability to detect and predict the movement of space objects in orbit. At present following five European member states are working together in a consortium to develop an European SST capability:
- United Kingdom
This includes networking ground-based and / or space-based sensors, processing and analysing SST data and providing SST services to the EU user community.
Austria participates in the establishment of a SST capability through the Satellite Laser Ranging Station at the Lustbühel Observatory in Graz / Styria, which is one of the world leading stations in this area.
Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU research and innovation programme ever with nearly 80B EUR of funding available over 7 years (2014 to 2020).
Space research supported by Horizon 2020 focuses on increasing competitiveness of the European space sector by accompanying research on European programmes in the areas of satellite navigation, Earth observation, and protection of the European space assets.
The programme enables the European space research community to develop innovative space technologies and operational concepts "from idea to demonstration in space", and to use space data for scientific, public, or commercial purposes.
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Advanced solar electric propulsion will be needed for future human expeditions into deep space, including to Mars. Shown here is a.
And while NASA is not pursuing interstellar flight, scientists here continue to advance ion propulsion for missions to deep space and beyond using solar electric.
But that may soon change. Cathal O'Connell explores 10 of the most feasible – and fantastic – endeavours into deep space propulsion. New NASA Ion Thruster To Propel Spacecraft To 90,000 MPH 549 BC dropping a pellet of two hydrogen isotopes, surrounded by metal rings made of lithium, into a combustion chamber. Current nuclear Spacecraft propulsion generators are approximately half the weight of solar panels per watt of energy supplied, at terrestrial distances from the Sun. Spacecraft propulsion most powerful plasma rocket in the world is currently the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket VASIMRbeing developed by the Ad Astra Rocket Company in Texas. Unless a source of this superfuel is found, antimatter engines will likely always remain in the realm of science fiction.
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https://high-techs-base.com/article/did-sally-ride-go-to-space-by-herself
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Did Sally Ride go to space by herself?
What did Sally Ride wear?
Ride took off on a six-day mission aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, becoming the first American woman in space. During her time at NASA, Ride and other astronauts wore this style of bright blue jacket to work or for public appearances.May 26, 2018
Did Sally Ride go to space by herself?
Sally Kristen Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was an American astronaut and physicist. Born in Los Angeles, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became the first American woman in space. ... After flying twice on the Orbiter Challenger, she left NASA in 1987.
How many days was Sally Ride in space?
Ride again made history when she became the first American woman to fly to space a second time on October 5, 1984, on shuttle mission STS-41G, where she was part of a seven-member crew that spent eight days in space.
What was Sally Ride's favorite subject?
I liked math — that was my favorite subject — and I was very interested in astronomy and in physical science. What made you decide to become a scientist instead of a professional tennis player?
How did Sally Ride become an astronaut?
Sally Ride applied to be an astronaut in 1977. It was the first time that women were invited to apply to the astronaut program. Ride was a college student and saw an advertisement that NASA was looking for women astronauts. She was one of six women selected to the astronaut corps in 1978.Jun 18, 2014
What are Sally Ride's accomplishments?
Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space. Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983. She made two shuttle flights, and later became a champion for science education and a role model for generations.Jan 18, 2018
Who was the first girl astronaut?
"A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women." So said cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, (pictured left) who made history as the first woman in space aboard the then-Soviet Union's Vostok 6 spacecraft in 1963.Apr 12, 2021
What does weightlessness feel like?
Absence of gravity is known as weightlessness. It is like floating, the feeling you get when a roller coaster suddenly goes down. Astronauts on the International Space Station are in free fall all the time. ... The astronauts inside it experience weightlessness, floating around in no particular direction.
Did Sally Ride have a dog?
The sisters were smitten with their new dog, playing, wrestling, and sleeping with her. As an adult, Sally even used “Tsigane” as her email address and password, often dropping the “e.” Her mother, Joyce Ride, would later say, “Dale and I raised Sally with a lot of help from our Collie, “Tsigane” [ed.Sep 5, 2018
Are astronauts scared in space?
The Fear of the Unknown
Overwhelmingly, the unknown is what astronauts fear most. In space, anything can go wrong at any time. ... When their fears become reality, they must rely on themselves and on one another to overcome them.Sep 3, 2021
How long did Sally Ride spend in space?
- Sally Ride, 1st American Woman in Space, Dies at 61. She spent a total of 343 hours in space. Ride also played a role in two defining moments in NASA history, serving on the accident investigation boards set up in response to the tragic destruction of the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia and their crews in 1986 and 2003, respectively.
How did Sally Ride become the first woman in space?
- Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger on June 18, 1983. She made two shuttle flights, and later became a champion for science education and a role model for generations.
Was Sally Ride the youngest person in space?
- Sally Kristen Ride was an American physicist and astronaut. Born in Los Angeles, she joined NASA in 1978 and became the first American woman in space in 1983. She remains the youngest American astronaut to have traveled to space, having done so at the age of 32.
What jobs did Sally Ride do in space?
- On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. She was an astronaut on a space shuttle mission. Her job was to work the robotic arm. She used the arm to help put satellites into space. She flew on the space shuttle again in 1984.
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XT-11 Bluetooth Earphone Magnetic Wireless Sports Headset Bass Music Earbuds Mic for Mobile Phones and More Devices
January 14, 20206:12 PM ET
Vice President Pence (right) swears in Air Force Gen. John Raymond as Chief of Space Operations on Tuesday. Steve Helber/AP
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Vice President Pence (right) swears in Air Force Gen. John Raymond as Chief of Space Operations on Tuesday.
The first newly created branch of the U.S. armed forces in more than seven decades now has its first official member.
Air Force Gen. John “Jay” Raymond was sworn in Tuesday as chief of Space Operations. It’s the top post in what since late last month is the Pentagon’s seventh military branch, the United States Space Force.
With one hand placed on a Bible whose “official” blessing on Sunday sparked sharp criticism, Raymond was sworn in by Vice President Pence at the vice president’s ceremonial office.
“It is President Trump’s belief that the United States must remain as dominant in space as we are on land and sea and the air,” Pence told Raymond before administering the oath. “And your charge is to see to that mission with the United States Space Force.”
The 4-star general, who already wears two other hats as commander of both the Air Force Space Command and the U.S. Space Command, donned his additional new hat with evident enthusiasm.
“Mr. Vice President, we have our marching orders and we are moving out,” Raymond told Pence. “We do not want a conflict to begin or extend into space, we want to deter that conflict from happening. The best way I know how to do that is to do so from a position of strength.”
But at the moment, there are no Space Force troops to command. Most of the 16,000 officers, airmen and civilians who Pentagon officials expect to comprise the new service branch in the next few months would likely be Air Force personnel drawn from the U.S. Space Command, which is to be the Space Force’s operational component.
Congress provided $40 million in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act for initially standing up the Space Force, which is to operate under the umbrella of the U.S. Air Force, much as the U.S. Marines are part of the Department of the Navy.
Raymond, who will be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was appointed by President Trump under NDAA guidelines allowing the Space Force commander to serve for the first year without Senate confirmation.
The 58-year-old career Air Force officer has been an outspoken advocate for creating a military branch focused on outer space.
“The scope, scale and complexity of the threat to our space capabilities is real and it’s concerning,” Raymond told reporters in August. “We no longer have the luxury of operating in a peaceful, benign domain, and we no longer have the luxury of treating space superiority as a given.”
At the Joint Base Andrews ceremony in December where he signed the Space Force into law, Trump exulted over this military reorganization that will become part of his legacy in office.
“Space. Going to be a lot of things happening in space. Because space is the world’s newest warfighting domain,” Trump declared. “Amid grave threats to our national security, American superiority in space is absolutely vital. And we’re leading, but we’re not leading by enough. But very shortly, we’ll be leading by a lot.”
Raymond has preferred to cast the new military thrust into outer space as a collaborative effort with U.S. allies.
“Historically, we haven’t needed to have allies in space,” he told reporters last summer at the Pentagon. “Space was a benign domain, it wasn’t as critical. It is very important today that we have — and we are working very closely with our partners, specifically our Five Eyes partners [Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia and Canada], with France, Germany and Japan.”
The new commander also confirmed in September that, in his capacity as U.S. Space Command chief, he’d already spoken with space entrepreneurs Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson.
“Early in my career as a young captain, I was the commercial space officer for Air Force Space Command,” Raymond told CNBC. “So, I have been steeped in interfacing with the commercial business for many, many years.”
For now, Raymond is creating the new Space Force with a clean sheet, a top-down job that by every indication starts with himself.
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(Update 3:31 p.m. – Today’s launch was aborted.)
Thousands of people will probably be glued to opening day of the Minnesota Twins but for us science nerds, this is where we’ll be turned around 3:30 this afternoon: a live feed of SpaceX’s attempt to land a used rocket on a barge in the ocean.
The last time this was tried, it didn’t go that well.
Back in the day, NASA would just litter the ocean with old rockets. But back in the day, the government had plenty of money to throw away. Now, space is being privatized and money matters.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that’s like throwing away a new 747 after one flight to London.
Today’s launch will send a supply ship to the International Space Station.
Live coverage begins at 2:30 CT.
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© Gianluca Masi/Virtual Telescope Project
Astrophysicist Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope project snapped this image of yet another near-Earth asteroid, 2012 TC4, on Oct. 10, 2012. The asteroid will fly within an astonishing 59,000 miles of Earth on Oct. 12.
A newfound asteroid the size of a house will fly closer to Earth than the moon on Friday (Oct. 12), but poses no danger of impacting our planet, NASA says.
The space rock, called asteroid 2012 TC4
, is about 56 feet wide (17 meters) and will come within 59,000 miles (95,000 kilometers) of Earth at its closest point when it zips harmlessly by on Friday. That's about one-fourth the distance to the moon.
But you don't have to wait to see live views of the interloping space rock: There are two live webcasts of the asteroid
today (Oct. 11). The Virtual Telescope Project and Slooh Space Camera, two groups that offer live telescope views of space via the Internet, will be providing the asteroid imagery.
The Virtual Telescope Project in Italy run by astrophysicist Gianluca Masi will provide a live telescope view of asteroid 2014 TC4 starting at 3:30 p.m. EDT (1730 GMT) via the project's WebTV. You can access the webcast here
Masi has already recorded several videos of asteroid 2012 TC4
, and will provide live commentary during the webcast. He said the public is often attracted to asteroid flybys because of their connection with asteroid impacts on Earth. But there is scientific value behind them as well.
"Asteroids are very intriguing bodies, strongly connected with the origin of our solar system," Masi told SPACE.com in an email. "When an asteroid approaches our planet, we have good chances to study them better, especially small ones."
The Slooh Space Camera views of asteroid 2012 TC4 will be webcast later today at 5:30 p.m. EDT (2130 GMT) and will be available here
"One of our missions at Slooh is to provide the public with free, live coverage of amazing celestial events," said Slooh President Patrick Paolucci in a statement. "We will be tracking asteroid 2012 TC4 live from our observatory located on the Canary Islands - off the coast of West Africa."
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Cosford Air Show is set to be one of the highlights of the aviation year with a full line up of RAF aircraft just confirmed. As well as the Red Arrows and the RAF Falcons parachute display team there will be an opportunity for nostalgia in the Queen’s Jubilee year with a display from the Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Other confirmed historic aircraft include the vintage pair of Meteor and Vampire.
For those hoping for some fast jet thrills both Typhoon and Tornado will be displaying their 2012 routines along with classic jets such as Gnats, the aircraft type once flown by the Red Arrows.
All-day ground entertainment includes something for all the family with a children’s funfair, an indoor craft fair, bands and exhibits and free entry to the RAF Museum. Many of the displays and exhibits are under cover, so whatever the British weather does there will be somewhere to go to get out of the rain or the sun!
Full information on the show can be seen on the air show web site – www.cosfordairshow.co.uk
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One Russian film crew don come back to Earth afta dem wrap up scenes for di first movie dem shoot in space.
Klim Shipenko and actor Yulia Peresild comot di International Space Station and land for Kazakhstan – wia dem meet crew wey dey film touchdown scenes.
Di ISS shooting no dey without drama – e rhyme with di title of di feem wey be Challenge.
On Friday, di ISS bin shake afta one glitch for im thrusters, wey make dem pause filming.
Inside dia farewell tweet from di ISS, Peresild show off herself and her hair wey dey one kain up dia to likely rubbish any conspiracy theorists wey tink say dem shoot am all on Earth:
A Russian trio said farewell to the station crew and closed the Soyuz MS-18 crew ship hatch at 4:41pm ET today. They undock at 9:14pm this evening. More… https://t.co/Hwwr4AEUI7 pic.twitter.com/aXFOtG2H1O
— International Space Station (@Space_Station) October 16, 2021
Di movie bin don dey in im own kind of space race – with Tom Cruise. E dey part of one Hollywood filming-in-space project wey involve Nasa and Elon Musk SpaceX.
Di module wey carry Peresild and Shipenko, along with cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, parachute down to Earth at about lunchtime on Sunday for di Kazakhstan steppe.
Dia departure no dey delayed by Friday glitch, wey make dem lose positioning control for about half an hour.
No be di film crew only close encounter with tech breakdown. On dia arrival on 5 October, di Soyuz automatic Kurs docking system fail and di commander bin need to switch to manual control.
Dem go now carry di actor and director go Russia Star City training base for 10-day rehab, wey be two days less dan dia actual space stay.
Dem never give details of di plot of Challenge, but di section for di ISS appear to be dat of a doctor – Peresild character – wey dey operate on a sick cosmonaut (Novitskiy, wey act cameo role) wey im medical condition mean say dem no fit treat am on Earth.
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This is a 3d model of a B-1B Lancer.
Detailed textures are provided including diffuse, bump. Maximum dimension of textures are 4096 pixels.
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a four-engine supersonic variable-sweep wing strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force (USAF). It was first envisioned in the 1960s as a supersonic bomber with Mach 2 speed, and sufficient range and payload to replace the B-52 Stratofortress. It was developed into the B-1B, primarily a low-level penetrator with long range and Mach 1.25 speed capability at high altitude.
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Malaysia Airlines believes the co-pilot aboard the missing plane spoke the last words to ground controllers.
CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said at a news conference on Monday that initial investigations indicate that co-pilot is the one who calmly said, “All right, good night.”
Officials previously said that those words came at a point in the March 8 flight when one of the plane’s data communications systems had already been switched off.
The timing of the last words has sharpened suspicions that one or both of the pilots may have been involved in the plane’s disappearance.
Passengers look at a “digital earth” displayed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (#KLIA) in Sepang, outside Kuala Lumpur on March 16, 2014. Malaysia said on March 16 that police had searched the homes of the pilots of the missing jet and examined a home flight simulator after revelations that the flight was deliberately diverted triggered a full-scale criminal probe. #MH370
Malaysia’s defense minister, meanwhile, said searches have begun in both the northern and southern corridors of a vast swath of Asia where the missing jet is believed to have ended up. Hishammuddin Hussein said Kazakhstan joined the search in the farthest northwest section of the search area.
Earlier on Monday, Australia said it was taking the lead in searching over the southern Indian Ocean.
Crew members on board a US Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 man their workstations while assisting in search and rescue operations for Malaysia Airlines flight #MH370. An investigation into the pilots of missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 intensified on March 17 after officials confirmed that the last words spoken from the cockpit came after a key signalling system was manually disabled.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Since writing this post we have received the following confirmation from the BMFA.
“We are pleased to report after checking the submitted results from each of the clubs participating that we had a total of 3109 models in the air at 12 noon 263 BMFA affiliated clubs that took part. We have therefore achieved a new BMFA National absolute record.”
Well Done to all who took part.
To celebrate 100 years of the BMFA(SMAE) a challenge was laid down to set a world record for the total number of model aircraft in the air at the same time. This was to take place on the 15th May at 12 noon. All BMFA registered clubs would record how many aircraft they had in the air at the prescribed time.
As a club we managed 5 aircraft despite some terrible weather.
A small group of us arrived at the field to be ready for lift off just before noon, the weather was gusty but dry right up until it was time to fly at 11.55 am. Suddenly the heavens opened and it started to rain, it just didn’t seem quite right to take off with it raining. All 5 aircraft were in the air at the prescribed time, the rain continued, and once 12 noon had passed we landed. Whereupon the rain stopped.
Well done to the intrepid pilots who braved the weather to support the BMFA. We look forward to hearing the results from the BMFA.
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https://newsofamerica.org/2021/12/31/james-webb-space-telescope-latest-spaceship-chasing-aliens-unfold-on-their-way-to-study-the-universe/
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is moving further into space – to look deeper into the universe than ever before.
After decades of delays and problems, the telescope had a much more successful launch on Christmas Day than expected, and it will continue to study the cosmos for years, Nasa said.
Before doing so, it must find its position in space, in a place known as L2, and hover in a precise gravitational position that allows it to study space.
In its path, it will continue to unfold the precise scientific instruments that will allow it to look deep into the beginning of the universe, look for other potentially habitable planets, and more.
Stay tuned for the latest updates as the telescope makes its journey.
Hello and welcome…
… to The independent‘s live coverage of NASA’s work to get the James Webb Space Telescope deep into space – to a vantage point where it will look into the beginning of time.
Andrew GriffinDecember 30, 2021 2:31 PM
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Aitech – Aitech Defense Systems, maker of rugged embedded and mission-critical computing technologies, has released a 3U VPX GPGPU that combines processing and high data throughput capabilities with a rugged design suitable for C4ISR and advanced sensor processing.
C530 carries the latest industry-standard MXM modules with the ability to easily upgrade to newer modules as they become available. These MXM modules enable one module to be utilised across multiple platforms, providing expanded graphics and teraflop processing options for each system.
The C530 GPGPU board is currently offered with one of two state-of-the-art MXM modules:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX at 600 MHz; 4 GB of GDDR5 memory at 1800 MHz
AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 850 MHz; 2 GB of GDDR5 memory at 1200 MHz
The multiple format video output channels included as standard on the new C530 enable the board to be used in a variety of rugged signal processing and high resolution graphics requirements.
The C530 connects to any Intel-based VPX SBC via a high speed PCIe Gen 2.0 link using up to 16 lanes over the VPX backplane. This makes for easy integration into VPX-based systems, while meeting the high performance requirements of graphics-based applications.
Aitech says that GPGPUs are ideal for performing parallel processing and high-bandwidth image processing, serving as dedicated math co-processors for advanced digital signal processing and embedded computing subsystems…. processing and analysing sensor information from data-intensive applications includes combining multiple wavelength, optical and radar image frames to create instantly recognisable information immediately actionable by the mission operator. The C530 GPGPU addresses these challenges by providing a COTS-based, open architecture product framework to synchronise and integrate large arrays of disparate sensors.
The new C530 GPGPU, Aitech adds, meets the critical task of effectively processing sensor data and situational awareness information in defence and aerospace applications. For example, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with multiple independent sensors must remain aloft and on-station for extended periods of time, performing continuous reconnaissance and surveillance. Today’s advanced systems must combine these independent sources of sensor data – called Sensor Fusion – and form the data into complex images for immediate action and post mission analysis.
In manned vehicles, to offload vehicle operators, advanced manned vehicle data fusion systems must perform more autonomous operator functions, such as complex target and Red/Blue force tracking. These new data sensor applications include border security and patrol using sensor fusion with data manipulation that push the limits of advanced optical and infrared sensor processing on remote controlled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) platforms. These applications demand an SBC that can collect, process, analyse and immediately act upon very large quantities of data.
The new C530 GPGPU comes in commercial and rugged air-cooled as well as conduction-cooled configurations for severe and harsh environments per VITA 46. Conduction-cooled versions are compliant with VPX-REDI (VITA 48.2).
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Dr Chris McKay to Open AMEC2009 with Public Lecture
23 March, 2009
One of the world's leading planetary scientists Dr Chris McKay of NASA Ames will open this year's Australian Mars Exploration Conference (AMEC2009) with a free public lecture of the evening of 17th July, 2009. Titled 'Results of the Phoenix Mission to Mars and Analog sites on Earth', his lecture will report on the findings of NASA's recent Phoenix Mission. The talk will commence at 7.30pm at the Centenary Building, Level 3 - Room 16 (C3-16), University of South Australia, City East Campus, (Corner North Terrace and Frome Roads, Adelaide.
Phoenix landed at 68 degrees N in the ice-rich ground on Mars and investigated the chemistry and geology of a polar site on Mars for the first time. The site is particularly interesting for astrobiology because 5 Myr ago the tilt of Mars' axis was 45 degrees and the amount of sunlight reaching the Phoenix site at summer solstice is 2x the present value - Earth like levels. Understanding the microbial activity in high elevation dry permafrost in Antarctica provides a basis for considering habitability conditions on Mars during these periods of higher obliquity.
Dr Christopher P. McKay is a Planetary Scientist with the Space Science Division of NASA Ames. Chris received his Ph.D. in AstroGeophysics from the University of Colorado in 1982 and has been a research scientist with the NASA Ames Research Center since that time. His current research focuses on the evolution of the solar system and the origin of life. He is also actively involved in planning for future Mars missions including human exploration. Chris been involved in research in Mars-like environments on Earth, traveling to the Antarctic dry valleys, Siberia, the Canadian Arctic, and the Atacama desert to study life in these Mars-like environments. His was a co-I on the Titan Huygen's probe in 2005, the Mars Phoenix lander mission in 2008, and the Mars Science Lander mission for 2011. He is the deputy program scientist for Constellation - the NASA program for future human exploration of the Moon and Mars.
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https://studyfinds.org/lunar-missions-moon-history/?show=comments
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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Is it time to usher in a new chapter in moon history? Scientists say the Moon is in the midst of a new geological epoch (a period of time) as human activity has drastically altered its environment.
Since Luna 2, the Soviet Union’s unmanned spacecraft, first disturbed Moon dust in 1959, human activity on the lunar surface has grown significantly. Over 100 spacecraft, manned and unmanned, have touched the Moon, modifying its environment in various ways. Notably, NASA’s Apollo Lunar Modules left an indelible mark on history by transporting humans to the lunar surface.
Now, anthropologists and geologists from the University of Kansas propose acknowledging human dominance in shaping the Moon’s environment by declaring a new geological epoch: the Lunar Anthropocene. Researchers suggest that the Lunar Anthropocene may have commenced in 1959 with Luna 2’s landing.
“The idea is much the same as the discussion of the Anthropocene on Earth — the exploration of how much humans have impacted our planet,” says stud lead author Justin Holcomb, a postdoctoral researcher with the Kansas Geological Survey at KU, in a university release.
“The consensus is on Earth the Anthropocene began at some point in the past, whether hundreds of thousands of years ago or in the 1950s. Similarly, on the Moon, we argue the Lunar Anthropocene already has commenced, but we want to prevent massive damage or a delay of its recognition until we can measure a significant lunar halo caused by human activities, which would be too late.”
The study aimed to dispel the belief that the Moon remains untouched by human influence.
“Cultural processes are starting to outstrip the natural background of geological processes on the Moon,” explains Holcomb.
“These processes involve moving sediments, which we refer to as ‘regolith,’ on the moon. Typically, these processes include meteoroid impacts and mass movement events, among others. However, when we consider the impact of rovers, landers and human movement, they significantly disturb the regolith. In the context of the new space race, the lunar landscape will be entirely different in 50 years. Multiple countries will be present, leading to numerous challenges. Our goal is to dispel the lunar-static myth and emphasize the importance of our impact, not only in the past but ongoing and in the future. We aim to initiate discussions about our impact on the lunar surface before it’s too late.”
The researchers highlight the absence of “Leave No Trace” principles on the Moon, noting the presence of discarded spacecraft components, human waste, scientific equipment, flags, and other objects left behind by missions. They warn of the potential impact on the delicate lunar exosphere and call for future missions to mitigate harmful effects on lunar environments.
Beyond emphasizing humanity’s negative environmental impact, researchers stress the vulnerability of lunar sites with historical and anthropological significance, lacking legal or policy protections against disturbance.
“A recurring theme in our work is the significance of lunar material and footprints on the Moon as valuable resources, akin to an archaeological record that we’re committed to preserving,” says Holcomb. “The concept of a Lunar Anthropocene aims to raise awareness and contemplation regarding our impact on the lunar surface, as well as our influence on the preservation of historical artifacts.”
Holcomb advocates for a concept termed “space heritage,” aiming to preserve lunar artifacts like rovers, flags, and footprints, considering them valuable resources akin to an archaeological record.
“As archaeologists, we perceive footprints on the Moon as an extension of humanity’s journey out of Africa, a pivotal milestone in our species’ existence,” concludes Holcomb. “These imprints are intertwined with the overarching narrative of evolution. It’s within this framework we seek to capture the interest of not only planetary scientists but also archaeologists and anthropologists who may not typically engage in discussions about planetary science.”
The study is published in the journal Nature Geoscience.
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The pilots of a doomed Lion Air Boeing 737 Max flight desperately scoured a handbook to find out why the jet was plummeting downwards but ran out of time before it crashed into the Java Sea, killing everyone on board.
During Lion Air’s descent into a watery grave, data saved from the flight recorder highlights something different. The recording revealed the pilot trying to understand what was behind the reason for losing altitude and falling from the sky into the sea. The pilots continue their brave fight to figure out the problem.
Unfortunately, the answer didn’t come in time, but before the plane met its fate, the co-pilot uttered these final words “Allahu Akbar.”
The recording left behind by the Flight Line Air Boeing shows a frenzy picture. Time ran out, even though the pilots worked as hard and fast as they could. It would seem that the Lion Air Boeing 737 Max flight was destined to crash.
The investigation into the crash, which killed all 189 people on board on October 29, 2018, has taken on new relevance as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other regulators stopped the activity of any Boeing 737 Max planes after another model of the plane would go through a similar ordeal in Ethiopia.
As investigators continue their search for the problem, they turn their attention to the computer being the culprit for so many deaths in the Indonesian crash. A faulty sensor-generated erroneous data, leading the plane to lose altitude and plunge to the ground.
No one knows for sure if the pilots had enough training that they could have prevented the artificial intelligence from taking over and flown the plane themselves, but since they were seeking answers from the manual until their last moments it would seem they weren’t trained with the knowledge to do so.
More details of this tragic incident from ‘AWM’:
For the first time in the months since the tragic crash, the voice recordings from the Lion Air flight have been made public. Although sources have discussed the contents, the official transcripts and audio files have not been made public.
Just two minutes after the nearly-new plane took off, the first officer reported a “flight control problem” to the air traffic controller. The pilots intended to maintain an altitude of 5,000 feet until it was resolved.
Although the problem was not named, the pilot asked the first officer to check the plane handbook. For nine minutes, the jet was in a stall, and the plane’s computer system pushed the nose of the plane down toward the earth.
The computer incorrectly saw a stall and resisted the pilot’s every move to climb.
A source said, “(The pilot and co-pilot) thought only about airspeed and altitude. That was the only thing they talked about.”
In the final moments, the pilot remained silent while the first officer, 41, uttered the Muslim phrase, “Allahu Akbar,” which means “God is greatest,” and is a common phrase. Moments later the plane crashed into the water and killed all 189 people on board.
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https://hrnww.com/blog/2020/02/07/paf-trainer-jet-crashes-near-shorkot/
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SHORKOT (HRNW) – A trainer jet of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) crashed near Shorkot, Dunya News reported on Friday.
The pilot ejected safely and remained unharmed in the incident. PAF spokesperson told that the Mirage jet was on a routine operational training mission flight.
Furthermore, no loss of life or property has been reported on ground. The Air Headquarters has formulated a high-level committee to determine the cause of the accident.
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https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2020/06/dod-postures-itself-to-make-space-more-of-a-warfighting-domain-establish-dominance/?readmore=1
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The Defense Department is posturing itself to further weaponize space and establish it as a warfighting domain with a new strategy, which the Pentagon says is focused on parrying threats and establishing dominance outside the earth’s atmosphere.
The space strategy functions much like DoD’s well-established National Defense Strategy (NDS), which is aimed at bringing the military into the next era of warfighting. Like the NDS, the space strategy puts an emphasis on modernization, joint operations and building alliances.
“The enterprise we created in the past was a support function — we are going to launch these satellites and they are going to be there for us. We were not fully steeped in the whole element of building our forces as well as employing our forces for conflict into the domain,” DoD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Space Policy Stephen Kitay said Wednesday at the Pentagon. “That’s this transformation that’s happening right now, and we have this unique, unique moment right now where we are standing up the Space Force, Space Command, Space Development Agency.”
Cooperating with allies, partners, industry and others
Building out the military’s advantage involves continuing to beef up the Space Force. But it also involves developing and documenting doctrinal foundations for military spacepower and expanding space warfighting expertise and culture.
“DoD will develop an agile space enterprise that can take advantage of emerging technological and commercial innovation in order to continually outpace adversary threats,” the authors of the strategy state. “Space superiority will be achieved through on-orbit, multidomain, and cross-component operations that are fully integrated with our allies and partners.”
Integrating that spacepower falls on U.S. Space Command, which will plan, exercise, and execute operations across the services and spectrum of conflict.
DoD will also integrate space operations, intelligence capabilities and personnel into its plans and staff.
In order to shape the strategic environment DoD says it will “partner with the Department of State to work closely with allies and partners in order to develop common understandings of appropriate behavior in space. The United States must align with allies and partners to engage proactively and assertively with the wider international community, including with potential adversaries, to advance U.S., allied, and partner national security interests and to reduce the possibility of mishaps and misperceptions.”
That involves bettering space messaging, promoting standards and norms and deterring aggression.
Kitay said that aggression and the threat that is leading to the militarization of space comes from adversaries like China and Russia using space to interfere with U.S. interests and technologies.
“It is clear that they have weaponized space,” Kitay said. “In 2017, there was a main Russia satellite. Out of that satellite, a smaller satellite was birthed from that main satellite. From that smaller satellite a projectile was launched. They said this was an inspector satellite.”
The U.S. State Department said it looked nothing like an inspector satellite and looked like something much more concerning.
Russia has also been pointing fingers. In late 2019, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said he was concerned about the United States and NATO’s acceleration of space forces. He added that Russia is paying more attention to its space and rocket industry as a result.
In April, Russia tested a missile capable of destroying low-earth satellites.
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Blue Origin, the space company founded by Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos, is set to announce in September a new rocket manufacturing and launch facility in Florida.
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, is set to announce in mid-September that it will put a new rocket-manufacturing facility just south of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and will launch the rockets from nearby Cape Canaveral.
The new facility will create 330 jobs at an average annual wage of $89,000, and Blue Origin will invest between $205 million and $220 million, according to details provided to the Board of Commissioners in Brevard County, where the site is located.
The board will vote Tuesday on an $8 million incentive grant for Blue Origin. An additional $10 million is already earmarked by the Florida Legislature.
The Brevard County commissioners have referred to the project only as “Project Panther.” But Florida’s senior U.S. senator, Bill Nelson, identified the company as Blue Origin in an April interview with the Space Coast newspaper Florida Today, which has closely followed the site-selection process.
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A week ago, Blue Origin invited media to Cape Canaveral on Sept. 15, saying Bezos will make “a significant announcement regarding the emerging commercial launch industry.”
Tuesday’s Brevard County vote is merely to finalize an agreement approved in May.
Blue Origin did not respond to a request for comment.
Blue Origin’s choice is a big win for Florida. Even though it’s the historic center of the government-funded U.S. space industry, until now it has not attracted the largest new entrants in the burgeoning commercial-space business.
A year ago, billionaire Elon Musk, chief executive of SpaceX, chose the Brownsville area of south Texas as his launch site, with the state offering more than $15 million in incentives.
Blue Origin is headquartered in Kent, where Bezos has gathered a 350-strong engineering team that does research and development and builds prototype rockets and engines.
In April, Blue Origin successfully tested its New Shepard suborbital rocket from its remote launch site in West Texas.
The company is now designing a much bigger rocket that will go into orbit, powered by a new Blue Origin BE4 engine fueled by a combination of liquid oxygen and liquefied natural gas.
Washington state was never a contender for the Blue Origin’s rocket facility, because of its latitude and the need for a large uninhabited area — like ocean — to the east, the direction in which most rockets are launched to take advantage of the Earth’s spin.
Alex Pietsch, director of Gov. Jay Inslee’s aerospace office, said Blue Origin’s headquarters and R&D work will remain here, and that may still provide “future opportunities for additional manufacturing” in the state.
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ILS9 is a leading aviation company primarily based in Toronto, Canada with presence Internationally focusing on commercial pilots training.
The company understands the aviation industry well and ensures quality and excellence in commercial pilot training to it’s customers.
Average time to complete the program is six to eight months.
Customised training programs are key. ILS9 offers zero hours to CPL under one roof. Fundamentally, one CFI to three-five students (average), one aircraft to three-five students (average).
ILS9 offers the best pricing (fee structure) to its customers.
ILS9 is led by a team of robust and experienced pilots. With a long-standing history par excellence, the organization strikes the right chord in delivering the most professional training to it’s students.
ILS9 shall provide 100% assistance in placements.
Yes, you can work as an Instructor with us after successfully completed the course.
Please note: All information provided in the FAQ section related to duration, course completion, placements, etc. is subject to student performance and may vary based on individuals.
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Electric Aviation Group (EAG) has, at its core, a team of professionals with many years of experience in both the aircraft industry and academia. This rich environment enables EAG to assimilate technical innovations from a wide range of sectors and integrate them into operational aircraft concepts that recognise the demands of Certification and Operability. EAG is well-positioned to consider the paradigm shift in aviation towards electric flight that will be essential if the Flightpath 2050 targets are to be met. EAG is also actively ensuring that these technical innovations are protected and therefore of value to the UK and society in general.
Whilst a number of small electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, up to 19 seats, have been proposed, their limited range and small capacity will make it difficult for an airline to deploy them on profitable routes in sufficient numbers to have a measurable impact on the environment and make a profit. By focussing on the key technical and integration challenges facing a larger aircraft, EAG has shown that it is possible to launch regional aircraft with up to 70 seats and ranges up to 1200 nautical miles. Since the majority of commercial flights flown in the World on a daily basis are at ranges less than this there is an unrivalled opportunity for a first mover in this sector.
The key technical challenges can be summarised; management of the thermal environment around the motors, batteries, and cables, developing systems autonomy to safely manage the volatile nature of energy storage in batteries and finding a way to integrate all these together in a safe and reliable air frame that can be certificated without undue issues. EAG has developed a range of innovative technologies that cover all these aspects. In addition, an ‘out-of-the-box’ approach to how electric propulsion can be used offers an opportunity to significantly reduce the noise footprint of these aircraft.
EAG can mobilize its network to deliver leading-edge solutions to challenging problems with a focus on electric aviation. EAG also functions in an advisory or consultancy capacity to any organization within the aviation industry.
To develop differentiating, disruptive technologies that enable the design and manufacture of 70+ seat hybrid and all-electric aircraft that have a measurable impact on carbon emissions and noise.
- To identify and lead the development of technologies for sustainable electric aviation taking into account operability, economics and Certification
- To protect those technologies in the UK and Internationally enabling UK to become the global technology hub for electric and sustainable aviation
- To assess the value of those technologies within integrated environments and thereby influence their synergistic development
- To explore innovative platform concepts enabled by those technologies
- To provide advice and consultancy services to end users, the supply chain, the media and legislative authorities.
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C.A. Southerland Named President of Aviation Professionals Group Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 8, 2011— Aviation Professionals Group (APG) has named C.A. Southerland as president of the international aviation consulting firm. Southerland joined the firm in 2008 and has more than … Continue reading
New website design offers easy navigation of the comprehensive services available for airline operational support and development and aircraft owner services Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 8, 2011—Aviation Professionals Group (APG), an international consulting firm for airlines and aircraft owners, is … Continue reading
is a world leader in providing International Regulatory Guidance and development assistance to airlines and aircraft owners, in every corner of the globe.
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Aviators are a few of one of the most daring and also courageous individuals worldwide. They have pushed the limits of human expedition and also attained incredible tasks of aeronautics. From the very first powered flight to the very first supersonic flight, aviators have gone to the leading edge of air travel background. Right here are some motivating quotes from a few of one of the most famous pilots in background, supplying understanding right into their passion for flight and also their determination to get to brand-new elevations. Whether you're an aspiring aviator or simply looking for some inspiration, these quotes will definitely influence you to grab the sky.
"I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really remember what happened"
"All the papers contained nothing but fantastic stories about the war. However, for several months we had been accustomed to war talk. We had so often packed our service trunks that the whole thing had become tedious"
"Everything depends on whether we have for opponents those French tricksters or those daring rascals, the English. I prefer the English. Frequently their daring can only be described as stupidity. In their eyes it may be pluck and daring"
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Chinese rover Zhurong leaves platform and begins Mars exploration. (PHOTOS)
May 22, 2021 06:13 GMT
As planned, the rover will explore the surface of the Red Planet and study its geological structure, environment, atmosphere and water for at least 90 days.
Chinese rover Zhurong to leave of The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced that the platform it has been on last Saturday, since it landed on Mars on May 15 and descended on a cliff to begin its mission to explore the planet.
Chinese Mars probe #Zorong According to CNSA, the probe was left driving on the surface of Mars. Avoid background hazards camera photos from social media: pic.twitter.com/N8Ei1M4FHL
– Young Xiong (@ yongxiong2008) May 22, 2021
As planned, the Zhurong rover – named after the god of fire in ancient Chinese mythology – will study the geology, environment, atmosphere, and water of the Red Planet for at least 90 days.
Last week, the device detached from the Tianwen-1 probe and descended to the surface of Mars in the southern part of Utopia Planizia, a vast plain located in the northern hemisphere. The descent through the Martian atmosphere lasted about nine minutes and was completed in automatic mode, without control from Earth.
The probe was Tianwen-1 Chest On a Long March-5 missile on July 23, 2020 from a platform located at Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, southern Hainan Province.
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Welcome to Space KSC.
First, a little background history.
I'm a space geek.
My space geekiness led my wife and me to move to the Space Coast in June 2009. (The “Space Coast” is what the locals call Brevard County, where Kennedy Space Center is located.) We'd visited here many times and fell in love with the place. America's future is here.
Space Coast also happens to be the home of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the largest wildlife refuge in the United States.
We arrived for what was envisioned to be the final two years of the Space Shuttle. Since our arrival, the future of America's space program has radically changed.
This blog's purpose is to talk about that change as it unfolds, but I also want to tell you about the wonderful life here in Space Coast. It's a company town. The company happens to be the space program. And we're on the verge of a new era in space exploration, one in which the private sector will play an increasingly large and responsible role.
Some of what I write will be controversial. Some of it will just be about the experiences of a transplanted Californian who came here to watch the future. Some it will document history.
Look for a series of posts in the days ahead as I write about what's to come in America's space program. The clock has started.
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TSAMTO, August 9. On August 2, the US Department of Defense announced the signing of the US Navy Aviation Systems Command with Lockheed Martin Corp. a contract providing for the implementation of work on bringing 12 standard MH-60R helicopters to a configuration that meets the requirements of the Republic of Korea Navy.
The value of the agreement signed within the framework of the "Foreign Military Sales" program is $ 117.69 million. The work will be carried out in Bradford (pcs.Connecticut, 38%), Beste (France, 37%), Ovego (pcs.New York, 18%), Portsmouth (pcs.Rhode Island, 7%) and is expected to be completed by November 2026.
According to TSAMTO, the acquisition of 12 multi-purpose marine helicopters is carried out by the Republic of Korea Navy under the program "Purchase of the second batch of marine helicopters" (Maritime Operation Helicopter batch-two-MOH 2), the budget of which amounted to about 960 billion rubles. won ($878 million). Earlier, in 2016, as part of the first stage of the program, the Leonardo Group delivered eight AW-159 Wildcat twin-engine helicopters to the Korean Navy.
In August 2019, the US State Department approved the delivery to the Republic of Korea under the Foreign Military Sales program of 12 MH-60R "Seahawk" multi-purpose helicopters equipped with APS-153(V) multi-mode radar, onboard low-frequency GAS, AN/AAS-44C(V) multispectral aiming systems, as well as other related equipment and services with a total cost of up to $ 800 million.
The decision to purchase MH-60R "Sihok" helicopters was made by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Korea in December 2020. According to the results of the competition, Lockheed Martin was ahead of the Leonardo Group, which again offered the AW-159 Wildcat. The purchased helicopters can be used for various tasks, including anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, search and rescue operations, supply and medical evacuation.
In April 2021, the US Defense Ministry signed with Lockheed Martin Corp. The first contract worth $ 447.231 million for the supply of 12 MH-60R helicopters for the Republic of Korea Navy under the Foreign Military Sales Program (FMS).
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http://vacationsmap.com/activity/aerobatic-paragliding
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In paragliding terms, aerobatic (sometimes known as •acroê) is the term used for pilots performing aerial tricks in their glider. To be able to perform the spectacular manoeuvres effectively the pilot needs a specially designed wing thatês small, dynamic and very fast. In this usually relaxed environment, the sensations of swings and turns can be unbelievable. Being able to pull off the tricks takes an awful lot of practice, but if you think that you can handle the G-force then this can be the perfect aerial sport for thrill-seekers. .
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https://alaskaair.convertlanguage.com/alaskaair/enes/content/travel-info/our-aircraft
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We began passenger service with our first 737-9 MAX aircraft on March 1, 2021. Questions about our MAX? Click aquí to learn more as we safely bring the aircraft into our fleet.
Alaska Airlines tiene como prioridad mejorar la comodidad del pasajero y la eficiencia de combustible. We maintain a young operational fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, Airbus A320 family aircraft, Bombardier Q400 aircraft, and Embraer 175 aircraft.
Alaska Airlines aircraft liveries feature a blue Alaska logo on the sides and the Alaska Native on the tail, which attests to the airline's strong heritage of service to and involvement in Alaskan communities.
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http://iso-gurgaon.com/tips/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-student-pilot-certificate-perfect-answer.html
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A student applicant will receive his or her student pilot certificate upon successful completion of security vetting by the TSA, which the FAA estimates to take three weeks or less from the application date.
How long does a student pilot certificate last?
- The temporary certificate expires in 120 days, but the plastic certificate does not expire. Yet, before you know it, you’ll be turning that student pilot certificate in for a private pilot certificate to continue pursuing your aviation dreams!
How long is a temporary student pilot certificate for?
A temporary student pilot certificate is valid for up to 120 days once it has been issued.
How do I get a new student pilot certificate?
In order to get a student pilot certificate, you’ll need to complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website OR by paper using FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification
What does a student pilot certificate do?
Student pilot certificates allow students to fly the plane by themselves, with instructor sign-off. This is a big step in the aviation journey and should not be taken lightly. The time logged flying under the student pilot certificate is PIC (or pilot in command time).
How long does it take to get Part 107 certificate?
From setting an appointment to receiving your temporary license, you can expect to spend between 21 to 33 days on the Part 107 certification process. A significant portion of this period will be spent on preparing for the Part 107 knowledge test. The FAA estimates 20 hours of studying.
How long is a pilot certificate valid?
Answer: According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), student pilot certificates have no expiry date. The only exception is if you were issued your student pilot certificate before April 1, 2016: in this case, it will expire according to their expiration date, either 24 or 60 months from the date of issuance.
Do you need medical for student pilot certificate?
As a student pilot, you will need a third class medical, required for student, recreational, and private pilot privileges. The medical certificate is required before you make that first supervised solo when you are flying the airplane with no one else on board.
What are the limitations of a student pilot certificate?
General Limitations That is carrying property for compensation or hire. For compensation or hire. With a flight or surface visibility of less than 3 statute miles during daylight hours or 5 statute miles at night. When the flight cannot be made with visual reference to the surface.
Can a student pilot fly with a private pilot?
As a student pilot, can I carry passengers with me before getting my recreational or private pilot’s certificate? No.
What are the eligibility requirements for a student pilot certificate?
To be eligible for a student pilot certificate, an applicant must: (a) Be at least 16 years of age for other than the operation of a glider or balloon. (b) Be at least 14 years of age for the operation of a glider or balloon. (c) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
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https://www.worldatlas.com/airports/vn/buon-ma-thuot-bmv.html
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Buon Ma Thuot Airport is a regional airport in Buon Ma Thuot, Ðắc Lắk, Vietnam. Its IATA code is BMV and is located
latitude 12.67 and longitude 108.12 in Vietnam and operates
in ICT time zone which is the same time zone as Buôn Ma Thuột.
It has 7 scheduled arrival routes within Vietnam and no international
It has one runway that only allow daytime landings, and can handle most commercial jumbo jets and long haul transport aircraft and regularly services
large turboprop commuters, short and medium haul transport aircraft. It is also setup for
single engine aircraft, light twins, business jets and commuter aircraft.
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https://epicflightacademy.com/prequalification-enrollment/
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You Can Become An Airline Pilot!
At Epic Flight Academy, we share your dream of learning to fly. Our careers in aviation started right where you are sitting today. Turn your dream into a goal by completing the form below, and we can immediately verify your eligibility and provide you with specials you may be eligible for.
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Ukraine says military transport plane downed 'probably' by rocket from Russia
KIEV - Ukraine's defence minister said on Monday that a Ukrainian AN-26 plane, taking part in the military campaign against separatist rebels, had been shot down by a rocket which was "probably" fired from
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https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/05/brevard_county_braces_for_spac.html
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The Brevard County Commissioners and several of Florida's congressional representatives recently met to discuss the end of the Shuttle program and the impact NASA's uncertain future may have on the Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center area. That future could be ugly for Florida's economy, and non-existent for the U.S. manned space program.
On April 28, the Space Committee of the Brevard County Commissioners hosted a discussion concerning the economic impact due to an expected loss of 6,400 NASA jobs coupled with an uncertain future that accompanies a change in presidential administrations.
Among the three presidential candidates, Senator Barack Obama has been most forthcoming on his plans for the agency. He would postpone the Constellation program for five years while diverting funds to his national education plan.
Senator Bill Nelson (D. FL) noted that, in two years, the U.S. will have no access to the International Space Station (ISS) in which the nation has invested $100,000,000,000. The U.S. will soon be paying high fees to Russia to have U.S. astronauts transported to the ISS by their Soyuz space craft.
Florida Congressman Tom Feeney (R. 24th Dis.) reported that his recent attendance at a Space Summit in China convinced him that the Chinese are working to become a leader in space.
Florida Congressman Dave Weldon (R. 15th Dis.) estimated that NASA job losses could have a $1 billion negative impact on the Florida economy.
Some of us remember the day the news of the USSR's Sputnik launch reverberated across the nation, eventually motivating President Kennedy to announce the goal of putting U.S. astronauts on the Moon. Now we're preparing to buy rides on the Russian space taxi and watch the People's Republic of China eventually reign in space.
Where did our Right Stuff go?
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The weather has already delayed the deployment of the next commercial crew trip to the (ISS) International Space Station, and now a “small medical concern” with one of the four astronauts has added to the delay. The launch had been set for just after 1 a.m. Eastern on November 3, but NASA stated on November 1 that it had been delayed to no sooner than November 6 at 11:36 p.m. Eastern. At Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, both the Crew Dragon spaceship as well as its Falcon 9 spacecraft are in fine shape.
The delay is “due to a small medical concern involving one of the crew members,” according to a brief statement from the agency. The problem isn’t a medical emergency, and it has nothing to do with COVID-19.” The agency did not name the condition or the person who is affected. NASA is often prohibited from revealing the information due to medical confidentiality laws. When it postponed a spacewalk with Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide and NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei on the International Space Station in August, the agency used identical terminology. The spacewalk, which had been scheduled for August 24, had been cancelled a day earlier “because of a minor medical problem regarding Vande Hei.” This isn’t a life-threatening situation.”
Vande Hei said he suffered a pinched nerve in the neck the following day in twitter. He wrote, “Today just wasn’t the appropriate day.” ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet took the place of Vande Hei for the spacewalk. On social media, none of the 4 Crew-3 astronauts has mentioned the delay. Matthias Maurer, an ESA astronaut, posted a picture of himself on the beach with a garbage bag on November 1. In the tweet that accompanied the undated photo, he said, “During my quarantine, I’ve been relaxing by collecting trash on the beach.”
Moreover, to Maurer, the Crew-3 expedition will transport NASA astronauts Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, and Kayla Barron to the International Space Station. All four have been quarantined since October 16, 14 days before the mission’s scheduled launch date. The launch was pushed back from October 30 to October 31 to give the mission more processing time, and then again on Nov. 3 due to bad weather at the downrange abort splashdown areas in the Atlantic Ocean. The delay in Crew-3’s launch will also delay the landing of the 4 Crew-2 astronauts who are already on the station. In a statement, NASA said it is still evaluating dates for the mission’s return to Earth on Crew Dragon spacecraft, which is presently docked there.
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http://einstein.stanford.edu/highlights/hl_082903.html
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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING 29 AUGUST 2003:
- Launch configuration valve settings for the Gas Management Assembly (GMA) have been successfully verified. The GMA controls the flow of helium gas used to spin up the gyroscopes.
- Space vehicle Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) data collected last week was analyzed, and EMI testing was successfully concluded.
- Additional seismic restraints were installed on the space vehicle to ensure compliance with seismic load requirements.
Photo: The GP-B space vehicle, with the triangular-shaped GMA prominently visible in the center of the photo.
GP-B STAFF AND FAMILIES TOURED VANDENBERG ON
Saturday, August 23, 2003, was GP-B Tour Day at Vandenberg AFB. Thirty-one GP-B staff members, families, and guests boarded a tour bus at 8:15 AM in the Stanford GP-B parking lot and settled into comfortable seats for the 5-hour ride. Other staff members and families drove down in their own cars and then boarded a second tour bus for a simultaneous tour. The tour was divided into two parts:
- GP-B launch site. The launch site tour included a short Boeing presentation on Delta rockets and site visits to the launch control room, a blockhouse where the 1st and 2nd stage Delta rockets were housed, and the Mobile Service Tower (MST) or gantry that will be used to service the rockets and space vehicle prior to launch.
- Space vehicle processing facility. The space vehicle tour began with a short GP-B presentation, followed by small group visits to the clean room where the GP-B Space Vehicle is being readied for launch. Viewed through a window, the GP-B space vehicle was an impressive site. While waiting to view the space vehicle, visitors watched a movie, "Testing Einstein's Universe," which describes the Gravity Probe B experiment.
The tour ended with a barbeque dinner at the VAFB Golf Course. Everyone had an enjoyable time, and many thanks go to Margot Tuckner, Francis Everitt, Ray Pressburg, Brad Jones, and Gordon Huffer of GP-B, plus Tom Welsh from Lockheed Martin, and Bill Sobczak and John Wilding of Boeing for orchestrating and conducting this tour.
Photo: A collage of photos taken during the tour. Click the thumbnail to view the collage at full size.
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https://www.toriexpress.com/a-29-super-tucano-aircrafts-use-to-fight-against-boko-haram-are-in-pocess-photos/
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A delegation from the National Assembly have visited Embraer Defence Security Incorporated (EDSI), manufacturers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.
The Nigerian Air Force shared photos from the visit on Twitter. It was also gathered that the NASS team visited the company in the US to assess the progress work on the aircraft. The visiting team which also included Honourables Babajimi Benson, Shehu Koko, Abubakar Maki and Honourable Abass Adigun were received on arrival at Jacksonville, Florida by the Nigerian Defence Attaché to the USA, Air Commodore Jibrin Usman, the Lead Foreign Liaison Officer on the A-29, Air Vice Marshal Sule Lawal and senior management staff EDSI.
On arrival at EDSI yesterday, 27 May 2021, the NASS team led by Senator Michael Nnachi, were briefed on the progress of work on the NAF A-29 Super Tucano programme and the scheduled date of delivery.
Nigerian Airforce Spokesperson, Edward Gabkwet further revealed that while briefing the NASS team, Colonel Authur Ford of the United States Air Force Fighters and Advance Aircraft Directorate stated that 10 out of the 12 aircraft were ready for delivery while 2 were undergoing modification and integration to NAF specific operational configuration.
He went on to state that 6 of the aircraft are scheduled to arrive in Nigeria in July 2021 while the remaining 6 will be delivered before the end of October 2021. The NASS team was assured that the aircraft, expected to play critical roles in the fight against insurgency and criminality, would be delivered as planned.
Senator Michael Nnachi who commended EDSI for the quality of work on the NAF A-29 Super Tucano, however queried the long duration of time from the date of full payment to expected date of delivery, which he estimated to be between 3 to 4 years.
In response, the Col Ford informed the team that the long duration was due to the challenges of configuring the aircraft to fit NAF’s required specifications.
By Jide N.
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Important international ties in the mobilization of the PhilSA: Marciano
The Philippine Space Agency’s (PhilSA) head stated on Monday that foreign relationships are a crucial aspect of the agency’s mobilization and growth.
In a virtual news conference, PhilSA director Joel Marciano Jr. remarked, “As a fledgling space agency, the PhilSA looks at foreign collaborations and agreements as a vital component of our mobilization, and as a vital method of speeding our growth and development.”
He believes the Philippines can learn a lot from other nations’ space programs by forming cooperation.
PhilSA, which was founded in 2019 and mobilized in 2020, continues to grow the local space ecosystem and strives to be a more active participant in the global space economy, according to Marciano.
“With the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency or JAXA, we just formed two international partnerships on space cooperation,” he stated.
The deal with the United Nations on space collaboration is PhilSA’s first deal with an international partner, according to the official.
The alliance intends to improve collaboration between PhilSA and UNOOSA in promoting the use of space for socio-economic and sustainable development goals, with the assistance of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
In international space law, policy, and the space industry, the collaboration also encourages collaborative education, awareness, and outreach operations.
The cooperation between PhilSA and JAXA, on the other hand, would look into the possibility of joint collaboration on space development initiatives that are of common interest and profit to both parties.
Marciano said the agency is looking forward to long-term cooperation space science initiatives and people-to-people interaction with JAXA professionals.
Potential cooperative activities in space applications, satellite development, space environment use, capacity building for space technology, policy and law, space research and space exploration, and space industry promotion, he added, are among these.
The Philippines has worked with JAXA on space research, technology, and applications initiatives. Previously, the Philippines worked with Japanese institutions to construct and launch microsatellites Diwata-1 and Diwata-2, as well as nanosatellites Maya-1 and Maya-2, under the Department of Science and Technology.
Maya-3 and Maya-4 nanosatellites, which were just finished and handed over to JAXA in April, are scheduled to launch this year.
“We contribute our employees and their knowledge from the Diwata and Maya satellites to these collaboration agreements,” Marciano added, “together with our investments in ground infrastructure and skills for processing, evaluating, and creating actionable information from spaceborne data.”
Meanwhile, despite the epidemic, Marciano said the PhilSA would continue to be more imaginative and creative in developing space-based and space-enabled solutions to assist the country overcome its issues.
Marciano previously said that the PhilSA’s mission is to contribute to the worldwide community via scientific endeavor.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Agila-2, the first launched satellite of the Philippines. The satellite now operates as ABS-3.
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The Phoenix Space LaunchPad Challenge offers upper high/secondary school and lower-level undergraduate university students the opportunity to develop and present a creative, idea-based solution to a space science-themed problem. This competition affords students an opportunity to apply their classroom learning and research to solving scientific challenges, leverage creativity, and develop presentation and teamwork skills while connecting to and competing against a global community of like-minded students who have an interest in space science.
Entry is available to learners around the world aged 15-19. They will form teams of up to 3 to develop and present a solution. Each team may also have a mentor to guide their approach.
Initial entries are due by August 10th and the competition concludes during World Space Week, in early October 2022.
This year’s challenge topic is:
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https://www.digit.fyi/amazon-to-launch-more-than-3000-internet-satellites/
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Online retail giant Amazon plans to launch more than 3,000 satellites into low-orbit as part of its Project Kuiper to provide high-speed internet around the globe.
The company said that the satellites can be operated cheaply and will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to those who lack online access.
The project was first reported by Geekwire, which discovered the initiative after the details were filed with the United Nation’s International Telecommunication Union last month.
Amazon has yet to reveal whether it will build its own satellites or buy them from a third party, and has not said how it plans to launch the rockets into orbit.
Amazon owner Jeff Bezos has his own spaceflight company Blue Origin, but a spokesperson confirmed to Geekwire that the company “will, of course, look at all options”.
There is no time frame for the project, although Amazon will have to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission before it can proceed.
A spokesperson from Amazon said: “Project Kuiper is a new initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
“This is a long-term project that envisions serving tens of millions of people who lack basic access to broadband internet. We look forward to partnering on this initiative with companies that share this common vision.”
Amazon is one of a number of companies planning to use a network of satellites to offer broadband around the world. The company will have to face-off against competing companies such as SpaceX, OneWeb and Facebook.
Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to launch as many as 12,000 satellites as part of its Starlink constellation, while Airbus-backed OneWeb says it wants to launch 650 satellites, having already put its first six satellites into orbit. Facebook, too, is developing its own internet satellite.
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ALL PRODUCTS FROM PRECISE FLIGHT
SHOP FOR ALL AVIATION PRODUCTS FROM PRECISE FLIGHT
Precise Flight is an innovative and reliable solutions-provider for the aviation industry. Precise Flight works with customers to design and manufacture high-quality, reliable, innovative, and cost-effective systems and products.
From the fixed oxygen system in the Cirrus SR-22 and the HID landing light system in the Gulfstream G-650, to the Pulselite System in Learjets, Bell Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters, Precise Flight works closely with our customers to make flying safer and the business of flying more profitable.
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Lockheed Martin's Greg Ulmer Provides F-35 Update to HASC
Greg Ulmer, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics participated in a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) joint Readiness & Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee hearing on April 22 related to the F-35 program.
The F-35 is Combat Ready and Combat Proven
Did you know the F-35 is proven in combat with six services having employed the aircraft in combat operations or NATO missions? Learn how the F-35 is delivering impressive results for the warfighter today.
10 Ways the F-35 Simulator is Changing Pilot Training
Flexibility is key to the design of the F-35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS). It’s built into every element, allowing the system to accommodate all three aircraft variants and all U.S. and international services.
Lockheed Martin and Royal Danish Air Force Celebrate the Debut of the First Danish F-35
Danish and American officials celebrated the rollout of the first F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Danish Air Force at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas. The event marks a major F-35 program milestone, strengthening national defense and global partnerships.
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According to an article on Yahoo News, the small Piper PA-28 plan was heading back to Danbury Municipal Airport when it experienced engine problems. There were 3 passengers on board, a male pilot and two female passengers. All were taken to a Bronx hospitable for non-life threatening injuries.
I was surprised to hear that the plane didn’t collide with any cars or trucks but there is a good reason why.
According to the article:
A maintenance crew of city Department of Transportation workers fixing potholes on the northbound side of the highway noticed the plane in distress heading toward them and stopped traffic, clearing space for the plane to land, a DOT spokesman said.
The DOT crew then helped the plane’s occupants out of the aircraft and inside a heated truck until emergency workers arrived, the spokesman said.
The highway was closed until around 6 pm, before the plane was taken away on a flatbed truck.
Find out more about this amazing story HERE.
Photo Credit: Yahoo News/ AP
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From a compliance perspective and, more importantly, from a safety perspective, use current and appropriate charts.
Interacting With The Inspector During the course of the ramp check, you can also take the initiative and ask the inspector questions.
To avoid the insurance coverage issue, if you must bring your logbook with you I suggest you keep a photocopy ofyour logbook at home or in some other safe place.
Second, if you have your logbook with you and the inspector asks to review it, you will have to provide the entire logbook.
Make sure the charts you have in the aircraft or your flight bag are current and appropriate to your flight.
This seems like a “no−brainer”, but you would be surprised how many pilots are flying with sectional charts that are several years old or instrument approach plates that are more than 56 days old.
Additional aircraft documents that are fair game during a ramp check include the operator/flight manual, or operating limitations if the aircraft is a homebuilt aircraft, and the aircraft’s weight and balance information.
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John P. “Jack” Reeder was born May 27, 1916, in Houghton, Michigan. His aviation career started in the 1930s at the University of Michigan. Upon graduation in 1938, he went to work for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, where he was assigned to the Full-Scale Wind Tunnel staff. In 1939, he received his CAA Private Pilot License. In August 1942 Jack was recommended for in-house flight training, and then transferred to the Flight Operations Branch where he flew and conducted tests on many of the latest Navy and Army fighters and bombers, and other NACA modified airplanes. In 1944, Jack became NACA’s first helicopter test pilot. Jack is best known for his pioneering work in establishing basic flying qualities requirements for helicopters and later V/STOL vehicles. In 1962 he was invited to England to fly and evaluate the forerunner of the Harrier jet VTOL fighter under the NATO Mutual Weapons Development Program. In 1964 he was selected to a joint German, U.K., and U.S. team to evaluate the P-1127 Kestrel. During his 42 years of service, including 38 years on flight status, Jack flew 235 different types of aircraft including 38 jet planes, 40 fighters, 16 rotary-wing, and eight VTOL aircraft. Jack authored or co-authored 78 NACA/NASA Technical Reports. He received many honors and awards for his test piloting accomplishments and leadership.
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As I reflect on the start of the year, with one month already behind us, I am once again amazed at not only how quickly time flies by, but how technology is advancing at such a massive and rapid pace.
In the last month I have engaged in fascinating technical discussions covering new space programs from around the world, organizations modifying their technology or inventing new technologies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, built-in expiration dates for electrical devices, and spectrum concerns and excitement about a move to 5G.
Of all those items, the one that I would like to particularly call out is that final frontier of space. Recent years have seen the rise of private organizations venturing into the fields of space travel and exploration. Not only are we on the verge of commercial flights to space but there are also scientific missions to Mars unfolding that most are not even aware of because they may be viewed as “lesser programs.”
With the start of the new year, and after such a troublesome previous year, I put forth the following challenge to our community: Let’s do all we can to build each other up. Spend time this year investigating some of the new space programs or new technologies being invented not only in areas around you but around the globe. Reach out to colleagues and encourage them in their work, and receive their support and encouragement in return.
Let us set up the groundwork and continue to build toward a great future both this year and for many years to come. We have the good fortune to work in a challenging, interesting field; with our knowledge and experience, we have much to contribute to the success of our companies and our society moving forward. Let’s get to work!
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- Can astronauts see color in space?
- Can you see stars in space?
- Are there Colours in space?
- Why can’t you see the stars in space?
- Are all stars white in space?
- What is the actual color of space?
- Are pictures of space in color?
- What does space smell like?
- Has anyone lost in space?
- Does space have a smell?
- Is space black and white?
Can astronauts see color in space?
For the exact same reason, an astronaut in space that is looking down at earth’s surface can see mountains and deserts just fine, but he sees them as tinted blue.
As long as a photograph has accurate colors and is taken from space, the daytime Earth will be everywhere tinted blue because of the atmosphere..
Can you see stars in space?
Of course we can see stars in space. We see stars more clearly from space than we do from Earth, which is why space telescopes are so useful. … Even in space the stars aren’t overly bright, and our eyes can lose dark adaption pretty quickly. NASA An image from the ISS of stars and glowing layers of Earth’s atmosphere.
Are there Colours in space?
If one had to do a census, perhaps the most common colors in the universe are red and blue. So if you’re looking at a gorgeous Hubble Space Telescope image and see lots of those two colors, it’s probably close to what your unaided eye would see.
Why can’t you see the stars in space?
Fast exposure times means they can get good pictures of the bright Earth or lunar surface, but it also means no stars in the picture. Even in space, stars are relatively dim, and simply don’t produce enough light to show up in photos set for bright sunlight.
Are all stars white in space?
The color of a star is linked to its surface temperature. The hotter the star, the shorter the wavelength of light it will emit. The hottest ones are blue or blue-white, which are shorter wavelengths of light. … The star would therefore appear white — a combination of all colors.
What is the actual color of space?
The blue color of the sky is a result of this scattering process. At night, when that part of Earth is facing away from the Sun, space looks black because there is no nearby bright source of light, like the Sun, to be scattered.
Are pictures of space in color?
Space emits a range of wavelengths of light, some we can see others we can’t. … Even the Hubble Space Telescope which has been capturing the most amazing space images that we have witnessed so far doesn’t really see any color and only takes pictures in black and white.
What does space smell like?
“Space,” astronaut Tony Antonelli has said, “definitely has a smell that’s different than anything else.” Space, three-time spacewalker Thomas Jones has put it, “carries a distinct odor of ozone, a faint acrid smell.” Space, Jones elaborated, smells a little like gunpowder. It is “sulfurous.”
Has anyone lost in space?
As of 2020, there have been 15 astronaut and 4 cosmonaut fatalities during spaceflight. Astronauts have also died while training for space missions, such as the Apollo 1 launch pad fire which killed an entire crew of three. There have also been some non-astronaut fatalities during spaceflight-related activities.
Does space have a smell?
According to astronauts, they all smell like space. While each astronaut smells something a bit different, they all agree ‘space stinks’. Obviously, space is a vacuum, so no one has really ‘smelled’ it before in the traditional sense of the word. … But we can smell it indirectly.
Is space black and white?
Space is full of light, but it doesn’t look like it. The color black usually signals the absence of light. But inside the solar system, space is filled with light. … So, Gyuk said, “Because most of the universe is empty, outer space looks black.”
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Who is Udupi Ramachandra Rao?
Udupi Ramachandra Rao was an Indian space scientist and chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation. He was born on 10 March 1932 and died on 24 July 2017.
U. R. Rao was born at Adamaru in the state of Karnataka. In a Brahmin society his parents were Lakshminarayana Acharya and Krishnaveni Amma.
Udupi Ramachandra Rao did his primary education at Adamaru and completed his secondary education from Christian High School, Udupi. He also completed his B.Sc. in Government Arts and Science College, Anantpur, M.Sc. from Banaras Hindu University and Ph.D. at Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad under the guidance of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.
- Ph.D. – Gujarat University, 1960
- M.Sc. – Banaras Hindu University, 1954
- B.Sc. – Madras University, 1952
Udupi Ramachandra Rao started his career as a cosmic ray scientist and worked under Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, which he continued at MIT. Under his guidance, beginning with the first Indian satellite “Aryabhata” in 1975, over 18 satellites including Bhaskara, APPLE, Rohini, INSAT-1, and INSAT-2 series of multipurpose satellites and the IRS-1A and IRS-1B remote sensing satellites were designed, fabricated, and launched for providing communication, remote sensing, and meteorological services.
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|Died||24 July 2017 (aged 85) Bengaluru, India|
|Known for||Indian Space Program|
|Awards||Padma Bhushan (1976)Padma Vibhushan (2017)|
|Fields||Space science and Satellite Technology|
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Physical Research Laboratory
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru
Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation
In office from 1984–1994
Preceded by Satish Dhawan
Succeeded by Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan
Awards and Achivements
Udupi Ramachandra Rao was the first Indian to be inducted into the Satellite Hall of Fame, Washington, on 19 March 2013 at a ceremony organised by the Society of Satellite Professionals International.
Apart from this he was also the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Physical Research Laboratory at Ahmedabad and Nehru Planetarium at Bengaluru and chancellor of the Indian Institute for Space Science and Technology (IIST) at Thiruvananthapuram.
Udupi Ramachandra Rao was the recipient of many national and international awards, such as-
- 1975 Karnataka Rajyotsava Award
- 1975 Hari Om Vikram Sarabhai Award
- 1975 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in the Space science & technology field
- 1976 Padma Bhushan
- 1980 National Design Award
- 1980 Vasvik Research Award in the Electronic Sciences & Technology field
- 1983 Karnataka Rajyotsava Award
- 1987 PC Mahalanobis Medal
- 1993 Om Prakash Bhasin Award in the Energy & Aerospace field
- 1993 Meghnad Saha Medal
- 1994 P.C. Chandra Puraskar Award
and the list goes on and on.
But but his death in 2017 in he was honoured with Padma Vibhushan
- 1973 Group Achievement Award by NASA, USA
- 1975 Medal of Honour by Academy of Sciences, USSR
- 1991 Yuri Gagarin Medal of USSR
- 1992 Allan D Emil Award on International Cooperation
- 1994 Frank J Malina Award (International Astronautical Federation)
- 1996 Vikram Sarabhai Medal of COSPAR
- 1997 Outstanding Book Award of the International Academy of Astronautics for the Book Space Technology for Sustainable Development
- 2000 Eduard Dolezal Award of ISPRS
- 2004 Space News magazine named him as one of the Top 10 International personalities who have made a substantial difference in civil, commerce and military space in the world since 1989
- 2005 Theodore Von Karman Award which is the highest Award of the International Academy of Astronautics.
- 2013 Inducted into Satellite Hall of Fame by Society of Satellite Professionals International
- 2016 Inducted into Hall of Fame by International Astronautical Federation.
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‘Radiation’ in the spacecraft environment context generally refers to subatomic particles in space. Of course, the Sun and other astrophysical sources yield electromagnetic radiation (hard UV, X-rays and gamma rays) that are somewhat damaging to materials and living things, but these effects are generally small. In this chapter we discuss briefly the sources of energetic particles and their effects on spacecraft systems (Trainor, 1994); effects on living things are discussed in Section 14.3
Note that because the missions of entry probes and landers tend to be short, and the radiation environment at or near a planetary surface is more benign than in orbit, the radiation hazard is generally not as significant a concern as it is for orbiters. Landers on airless bodies (the Moon, Mercury, and especially Europa) may be exceptions, due to secondary radiation from the surface. However, all landers will need a radiation tolerance in that they spend time, perhaps many years, in the space environment.
There are four principal sources of radiation that must be considered. First is any radiation source carried by the spacecraft, such as a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), radioisotope heaters or sources associated with instruments such as X-ray fluorescence spectrometers. A characteristic of RTGs is their neutron flux.
A second source is galactic cosmic rays (GCRs). These are high-energy particles, usually nuclei of high atomic number (‘heavy-Z’ or ‘high-Z’ particles) from astrophysical sources.
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Berlin ; New York : Springer ; Chichester, UK : In association with Praxis Pub., c2007.
Book — xxi, 351 p. : ill., map, ports.
Aelita.- First plans.- The first Mars, Venus probes.- OKB Lavochkin.- First landfall on Venus, Mars.- The high summer of Soviet planetary exploration, 1975-1986.- Phobos, crisis and decline.- Returning to the planets?.- The legacy.
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Illustrated with photographs from Soviet Venus and Mars probes, images of spacecraft, diagrams of flight paths and maps of landing sites, this book draws on published scientific papers, archives, memoirs and other material. The text reviews Soviet engineering techniques and science packages, as well the difficulties which ruined several missions. The program's scientific and engineering legacy is also addressed, within the Soviet space effort as a whole. (source: Nielsen Book Data)
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Lausanne will host International Space Apps Challenge in April 2012!
The International Space Apps Challenge is a 2 day technology development event during which citizens from around the world will work together to solve current challenges relevant to both space exploration and social need. This event will take place on all seven continents – and in space - on 21-22 April 2012.
The Swiss Space Center is one the locations in which the International Space Apps Challenge will be held. If you are a designer, a technologist, a maker, a space enthusiast, the Swiss Space Center invites you to take part in this international event; Here is your chance to make a cosmic impact!
How it works
The International Space Apps Challenge is a “codeathon-style” event. A codeathon is a unique event that brings together citizens interested in collaborating on the development solutions that address critical challenges. A codeathon celebrates software development in its most positive context—using minimal resources and maximum brainpower to create outside- the-box solutions in response to interesting problems. Codeathons are technology development marathons, drawing on the talents and initiative of the best and the brightest software developers, engineers, designers and technologists from around the world, who volunteer their time to respond to real- world problems with solutions than can have immediate impact.
At the events, individuals collaborate with others by forming teams focused on solving a particular challenge. The teams compete with other teams around the world to utilize publicly available space and data to design innovative “solutions” to a pre-determined series of global “challenges.”
Register for the Space Apps Challenge in Lausanne today: http://spaceappschallenge.org/location/swiss-space-center
For more information: http://space.epfl.ch/page-78006-en.html
Information adapted from International Space Apps Challenge official website.
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The advantages of developing space capabilities are manifold. Satellites facilitate military and civilian communications. Human spaceflight garners international prestige, while also providing opportunities for cutting-edge research. Experiments conducted in space have resulted in numerous breakthroughs that have been used to address medical, environmental, and technological challenges back on Earth.
China seeks to enhance its capacity for scientific and technological innovation by building a large modular space station. Chinese leaders also hope that research conducted on the Chinese Space Station (CSS) will support their long-term goals for space exploration, including missions to the Moon and Mars. This page offers insight into the development of the CSS, compares China’s space station with those of other countries, and explores how China may use manned space missions to bolster domestic innovation.
Planned Chinese Space Station
China Achieves Human Spaceflight
More than 80 countries have space programs that engage in activities ranging from the development of dual-use satellites to lunar exploration. Only three of these states have independently sent humans into space. The former Soviet Union and the United States achieved human spaceflight in 1961 against the backdrop of the Cold War space race. Four decades later, China joined this elite group with the 2003 launch of Lt. Col. Yang Liwei into Earth’s orbit on the Shenzhou-5 (“Divine Ship-5”). Yang orbited the Earth 14 times over a period of 21.5 hours.
China formally launched its manned space program, known as Project 921, in September 1992. Chief objectives of the multi-phase Project 921 include achieving human spaceflight and developing and operating what Wu Ping, deputy director of China’s Manned Space Agency (CMS), has called a “permanent” manned Chinese space station.
China formally launched its manned space program, known as Project 921, in September 1992.
A critical aspect of Project 921 is the development of Tiangong (“Heavenly Vessel”) space laboratories that serve as critical testbeds for gaining the technical know-how for operating the CSS. The 8.5 metric ton (MT) Tiangong-1 launched in September 2011 and enabled Chinese astronauts – or “taikonauts” – to practice rendezvous and docking maneuvers and carry out short-term missions in space. Despite losing communication with the space module in March 2016, Chinese engineers applied lessons learned to improve the design of its successor, the Tiangong-2, which launched in September 2016. The defunct Tiangong-1 plunged through Earth’s atmosphere on April 2, 2018. Its debris is reported to have landed somewhere in the South Pacific.
The Tiangong-2 featured a greater capacity for scientific experimentation and is therefore considered by Wu Ping a laboratory “in the true sense of the word.” According to China’s 2016 white paper on space activities, the Tiangong-2 offers a platform for China to master key technologies, such as cargo transport and replenishment, necessary for operating a permanent space station. Due to improvements in living quarters and life-support infrastructure, the module was able to host the two-man Shenzhou-11 crew for 30 days in late 2016. This marked China’s longest crewed mission to date. China successfully de-orbited the Tiangong-2 in July 2019. A third Tiangong space lab, capable of supporting three taikonauts unaided for 40-day intervals, was planned but the program was later canceled.
Building on the success of the Tiangong missions, China has built the core module of the CSS. The module was originally planned for entry into orbit sometime in 2018, but officials announced in March 2018 that the launch would be delayed. Reports indicate the delay is due to a failed launch of the heavy-lift Long March 5 rocket that is needed to lift the module into orbit. While the module passed a final review in September 2019, indicating it is nearly ready for flight, its deployment is not scheduled to take place until the first half of 2020.
Milestones in China’s Manned Space Program
Designing the Chinese Space Station
If successfully completed, the CSS will be roughly one-sixth the mass of the International Space Station (ISS) and half the size of the decommissioned Russian Mir Space Station. The Chinese station is expected to have a mass between 60 and 70 MT – this number may increase with vessels or additional modules docked – while the ISS has a mass over 420 MT, and Mir had a mass of approximately 130 MT.
The smaller size of the CSS may lend itself to operational efficiency and cost savings, but it comes with significant trade-offs. Reduced capacity for astronauts, equipment, and research may limit the utility of the station as a laboratory for scientific discovery. While Chinese engineers have noted that the station could be expanded via international cooperation, the CSS is designed to host three taikonauts for 3 to 6-month intervals (or six-person crews for shorter periods).
Although more recently constructed than either Mir or the ISS, the CSS is expected to have a shorter lifespan. Zhu Zongpeng, the chief architect of China’s space lab system, indicated in 2016 that the Chinese space station may stay in orbit for around ten years. Mir remained operational for 15 years before Russian controllers guided its descent into the South Pacific in 2001, and the ISS, which launched in 1998, will have functioned for 26 years if deorbited as planned in 2024.
In terms of design, the CSS is likely to resemble Mir. Both the Chinese and Russian space stations were designed to feature a core module and multiple attaching components. By contrast, the ISS bears an “integrated truss structure” that supports dozens of payloads delivered by fifteen partner nations.
The CSS’s core module, dubbed the Tianhe-1 (“Harmony of the Heavens”), will be 18.1 meters long and have a mass of 22 MT when launched in 2020. The station’s basic configuration is also expected to consist of two experiment modules, the Wentian and Mengtian, (“Quest for the Heavens” and “Dreaming of the Heavens,” respectively) permanently docked opposite each other in a T-shape structure. Each experiment module will have roughly the same length (14.4 meters) and mass (22 MT). This design is akin to that of Mir, which had a slightly smaller Base Block that launched in February 1986. Once fully assembled, Mir featured five additional modules—each with a mass between 11 and 19.7 MT—for conducting scientific and biological research and observing activity on Earth.
Chinese engineers plan to outfit the Tianhe core with five docking ports, as well as a robotic arm and internal racks for experimentation. The Wentian will also feature modular storage racks and a robotic arm, while the Mengtian will have a docking port to interface with visiting spacecraft, support modules, and repair vehicles. A space telescope, the Xuntian (“Which Takes to the Heavens”), may also launch into orbit near the Chinese Space Station around 2022. It is expected to have a field of view 300 times the size of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
Funding the Manned Space Program
Some Chinese officials have expressed concern about whether Beijing can afford to continue investing heavily in the manned space program. Official data indicate that China spent over 20 billion yuan ($2.90 billion) on the project between 1992 and 2005, and an additional 15 billion yuan ($2.17 billion) between 2005 and 2011. Today, China allocates a greater share of its space budget to manned spaceflight (roughly 33 percent) than any other country. The US follows at around 27 percent.
In terms of overall government funding for space activities, China outspent every country in the world in 2018, except for the US. However, Beijing’s $5.8 billion in space funding was a fraction of the US’ $40.1 billion. The Chinese government plans to boost investment in space science, an area where it has historically lagged behind the US. In 2015, NASA spent over $5 billion on space science while China spent just $110 million. China is expected to narrow this gap in the coming decades, and has already begun working to increase its cooperation with private investors.
In terms of overall government funding for space activities, China outspent every country in the world in 2018, except for the US.
At present, it is difficult to estimate the full cost of building and operating a permanent space station. By comparison, the ISS has high annual operating costs (expected to range between $3 and $4 billion through 2024) but is financed by multiple partner countries. For example, NASA is party to an ISS agreement with the Japanese, European, and Canadian space agencies that divides “common systems” operating costs. Within this framework, the US shoulders 76.6 percent of the burden, while the Japanese, European, and Canadian space agencies pay 12.8, 8.3, and 2.3 percent shares, respectively. China has not indicated whether it will seek cost-sharing arrangements with other countries. It has signed space station cooperation agreements with the Russian and European space agencies and the United Nations, but how much financial support such countries may be willing to provide is unknown.
Rationale for Project 921
High-level political and financial support for China’s space program has increased over the past several decades. The Chinese government noted in its latest white paper on space activities that China should be built “into a space power in all respects” and use its space program to enhance “its overall strength.” In addition, as noted in a report by the Project 2049 Institute, the Chinese government views manned spaceflight as a means of garnering international prestige and boosting national pride. This sentiment was voiced by now-retired Chinese leader Wu Bangguo in 2005 when he noted that the successful Shenzhou-6 mission was of “great significance for elevating China’s prestige in the world and promoting China’s economic, scientific and national defense capabilities, and its national cohesiveness.”
President Xi Jinping touted China’s aspiration to become a world leader in space exploration on China’s first National Day of Space Flight on April 24, 2016. On the same occasion, Xu Dazhe, who serves as the administrator of the China National Space Administration, explained that the space industry projects (such as the “third part of manned space flight” and “third part of moon exploration”) outlined in the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) aim to make China a “major power” in the space industry. He added that China has only just begun leveraging its space capabilities.
Progress notwithstanding, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) scholars have argued in the past that the limited scope of China’s current contributions to space science neither measures up to the country’s “status as a great power,” nor supports the goal of “building an innovative nation.” They further emphasize that building a Chinese space station presents unparalleled opportunities for scientific discovery and technological innovation.
Research conducted aboard the ISS promotes scientific inquiry and can result in beneficial “spinoff” technologies. These include advancements in medicine and agriculture, improvements in automobile safety testing, and even the development of a new line of golf clubs. Chinese taikonauts have been systematically denied the opportunity to directly participate in such groundbreaking research, as the US and other spacefaring countries have restricted space cooperation with China and limited the transfer of sensitive technologies.
Successfully launching the CSS around the time of the ISS’ deorbiting would lend China its own platform for conducting research and strengthening China’s “independent innovative capacity.” Operating the station could also enable China to leverage diplomatic opportunities. Countries interested in continued research in space could be compelled to look to the Chinese space program in the absence of other alternatives. In a May 2018 statement, China announced that “all member states of the United Nations are welcome to cooperate with China to jointly utilize its future China Space Station.” The European Space Agency has already begun considering how they might coordinate joint-ventures with China.
Additionally, China hopes to use its manned space station as a stepping stone to further achievements in space. Wu Weiren, chief designer of China’s lunar exploration program, noted in 2016 that China’s long-term goals include an unmanned mission to Mars by 2020 – which China successfully launched in July 2020 – and establishing a manned research base on the Moon. Lt. Gen. Zhang Yulin, deputy commander of the China Manned Space Program, indicated that China will use the next 15 to 20 years to develop the requisite technical capabilities for conducting manned lunar missions. China’s leaders have also expressed a desire to send probes to Jupiter as part of their campaign to transform China into one of the top three space programs in the world by 2030.
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On 10 Dec 1943, this aircraft was on a rescue mission when it was attacked by Japanese Zero's. The right engine caught fire after the main attack was over. The crew feathered the prop, and as they did that, the Zero that had been trailing them pulled up from the 7 o'clock position and shot out their left engine, setting the aircraft afire. Nobody at the time except co-pilot Lt. James Spain had their parachute fastened on. The pilot, Capt. John Porter, gave the order to bail-out. Lt. Spain's clothes got hung up while he tried to exit the aircraft through the top hatch, and he was freed by Capt. Porter pushing him out. When Lt. Spain left the aircraft, it was entirely in flames. By the time he pulled his ripcord, the airplane had crashed and exploded. No other crewmembers survived. Dead: 5.
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（Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport）
Southwest China's Chengdu city is projected to add at least five new direct internaitonal air routes this year, increasing the number of total international air routs from currently 93 to 98.
Alongside Ethiopian Airlines' new Addis Ababa service, the capital city of Sichuan province is aiming to launch regular direct fights to New York, Auckland, Djakarta and Rome. Meanwhile, it is also in pursuit of the launch of flights to Vancouver, New Delhi and Warsaw.
In 2016, Chengdu has launched the flight routes with ten international cities including Prague, Koh Samui, Madrid and Dubai, realizing double-digit growth.
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