Yet Another Test Flight For A New Member Of The Citation Family

Cessna Aircraft has confirmed the completion of the successful first flight of its Citation Longitude super-midsize jet. The flight comes less than a year after the company unveiled new details for the revolutionary aircraft. "Today's successful first flight of the Citation Longitude was performed exactly as we anticipated," said Scott Ernest, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. The Longitude took off from the company's east campus Beech Field Airport, piloted by experimental test pilots Ed Wenninger and Stuart Rogerson. During the two hour and two minute flight, the team tested the aircraft's flaps, landing gear, pressurization systems, stability and control.

Focus Is On Human Physiology Research

The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced a funding opportunity focused on human physiology and disease onboard the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory.

Agreement Signed During ICAO World Aviation Forum

Airbus and the Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have launched a long-term partnership to reduce the impact of aviation on the environment. The agreement was signed during the ICAO World Aviation Forum on Aviation Partnerships for Sustainable Development in Montreal Canada. This program will cover a tailored offering of services and expertise.

Field Aviation Services Completed The Airplane For Use In Australia

The fourth missionized Challenger aircraft has been delivered to Cobham Aviation Services by Field Aviation Services. This fourth delivery comes just three months after delivery of the third aircraft. Field Aviation’s wealth of experience and knowledge of the Challenger aircraft gives the company a logistical advantage for minimizing the turn-around time on these programs.

Aircraft Will Be Based On Gran Canaria To Perform Search And Rescue Missions

In a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters plant in Albacete, the Spanish Air Force yesterday took receipt of its first H215, a robust, cost-effective latest-generation helicopter with an extensive mission capability. The purchase was negotiated in July by the Spanish Ministry of Defense, through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

Will Be Part Of The Event In 2017 In Sacramento, CA

The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) is teaming up with the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Sacramento, CA to host this prestigious restored aircraft competition, showcasing testaments to our rich aviation history. Come take a ‘sneak peek’ right next to the Warbird Alley entrance. Aircraft owners and restorers are encouraged to inquire about this extraordinary event.

Designed For Switchblade And Blackwing Tactical Missile Systems

AeroVironment has introduced a Multi-Pack Launcher (MPL) for it’s Switchblade Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System and it’s Blackwing tube-launched unmanned aircraft.

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“We are thrilled to partner with the California Capital Airshow. We share the same vision of fostering our aviation history and keeping it alive for future generations to come. It is a great fit all around.” Source: Ken Perich, Executive Director of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational, commenting on their teaming up with the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport, Sacramento, CA to host this prestigious restored aircraft competition, showcasing testaments to our rich aviation history. Aircraft owners and restorers are encouraged to inquire about this extraordinary event. The staff on site this year will be happy to answer questions and provide further information. Dates for 2017 will be announced later t