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September 20, 2015

Rockwell Collins To Provide Avionics For USAF Combat Rescue Helicopters

Total Development And Production Program Valued At More Than $100 Million

Sikorsky has selected Rockwell Collins to provided avionics for the U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program. The company will provide state-of-the art avionics and mission equipment to the next generation of combat rescue helicopters, including the cockpit flight and mission display system, navigation radios and the advanced ARC-210 V/UHF communication system.

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Training Cooperation Tops Agenda During ICAO Council President Asian Missions

Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu Visits Singapore And Malaysia

Capacity-building and training development were high on the agenda as the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, conducted new missions to Singapore and Malaysia.

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NATA And Euro Jet Form Strategic Training Partnership

Will Help Fulfill Goal Of Offering High Standard Of Service

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Euro Jet Intercontinental announce the formation of a strategic training partnership. Euro Jet is teaming up with NATA to help fulfill Euro Jet’s goal of offering a high standard of service by utilizing Safety 1st training in its ground handling agent network.

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Rolls-Royce Delivers 2,000th AE 2100 Engine

Will Power USAF C-130J

Rolls-Royce has delivered its 2,000th AE 2100 engine, which was installed onto a US Air Force C-130J by Lockheed Martin. This major milestone reflects the continued success of Rolls-Royce as the world’s leading engine manufacturer for military transport.

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BAE Systems’ Most Advanced Fighter Pilot Helmet Takes To The Night Skies

Could Replace Traditional Analog Night Vision Goggles

Night trials are underway for BAE System's Striker II helmet-mounted display (HMD) to evaluate its digital night vision capability. Successful trials will lead the way to a fully integrated digital night vision helmet replacing the need for traditional analog night vision goggles.

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AgustaWestland Completes UK MoD RWUAS Capability Concept Demonstration

SW-4 RUAS Solo Platform Used For The Flight Demonstrations Trials Included Simulated Automatic Deck

Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland has completed the UK Ministry of Defence’s Rotary Wing Unmanned Aerial System (RWUAS) Capability Concept Demonstration (CCD) contract it was awarded in 2013, including 27 hours of demonstration flying and 22 automatic simulated deck landings using its SW-4 RUAS Solo technology demonstrator.

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NASA, Harmonic Launch First Non-Commercial UHD Channel In North America

Will Deliver 2160p60 Content Beginning November 1

NASA is partnering with video delivery infrastructure company Harmonic to launch NASA TV UHD, the first ever non-commercial consumer ultra-high definition (UHD) channel in North America. The partnership is the result of a Space Act Agreement between Harmonic and the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

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Royal Navy's Next Generation Helicopters Ready For Action

The Merlin Mk2 Has Achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC)

A significant milestone in the £807 million (approx $1.2 billion) Merlin Mk2 program has been met, following the delivery of 24 out of a total of 30 if the helicopters to the Royal Navy.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.20.15): Braking Action Advisories

Braking Action Advisories When tower controllers have received runway braking action reports which include the terms “fair,” “poor,” or “nil,” or whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway braking conditions, the tower will include on the ATIS broadcast the statement, “Braking action advisories are in effect” on the ATIS broadcast. During the time braking action advisories are in effect, ATC will issue the latest braking action report for the runway in use to each arriving and departing aircraft. Pilots should be prepared for deteriorating braking conditions and should request current runway condition information if not volunteered b

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.20.15)

Aero Linx: The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) was organized in 1978 to give Arizona’s general aviation community a voice in aviation matters. Our mission remains much the same today as we continue to promote general aviation through advocacy at various levels of state and federal government, as well as through partnering with other aviation organizations in advocating our common interests: promoting aviation safety, pilot education, and public understanding of general aviation; preserving, maintaining, and even re-opening Arizona’s backcountry and recreational airstrips; broadcasting Arizona aviation news; and connecting Arizona pilots through aviation events

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.20.15)

“The AE 2100 engine has been one of the most successful military transport engine lines in Rolls-Royce history. It is a proud moment for us to reach this significant milestone, as well as knowing we provide enhanced mission capability for the US Air Force and other military operators.” Source: Phil Burkholder, Rolls-Royce President - Defense Aerospace North America, in comments made as Rolls-Royce delivered the 2,000th AE 2100 Engine.  

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