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March 27, 2016

ExoMars Performing Flawlessly

Spacecraft En Route To Mars

Following a spectacular liftoff, ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter is performing flawlessly en route to the Red Planet.

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Carl Vinson Unveils New Carrier Air Traffic Control Simulator

Allows Ongoing Training While Ship Is In Port

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) unveiled a new air traffic control simulator, the first of its kind installed in a Navy aircraft carrier, in the ship's carrier air traffic control center, March 22.

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Go For Launch: Airmen Forecast Weather For Space Missions

Launches May Trigger Lightning Strikes Even When No Storm Is Present

Predicting weather for space missions is tough enough. But when forecasts cover part of Florida’s lightning alley, where a rocket blasting off could spur strikes, the demands of the job can skyrocket.

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JetBlue Appoints Brad Sheehan Vice President, JetBlue University

Former ExpressJet Executive Joins JetBlue University

JetBlue Airways has appointed Brad Sheehan to the role of Vice President, JetBlue University. Sheehan will report to JetBlue's Senior Vice President Safety, Security and Training, Warren Christie.

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Airbus To Establish Pilot And Maintenance Training Center Near Delhi

World Class Facility To Cater For India’s Growing Civil Aviation Needs

Airbus is establishing a world-class pilot and maintenance training center in the National Capital Region of Delhi, to support the county’s need for new Airbus pilots. According to Airbus’ latest global market forecast, India requires over 1,600 passenger and freighter aircraft in the next 20 years to 2034, with an accompanying demand for new pilots and maintenance engineers.

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JetSmarter Launches First Private JetShuttle Service In Europe

Private Jet Booking App Reinvents First-Class Travel With Single-Seat Services

The developers of a mobile app that allows users to book private jets from their smartphones have launched a European JetShuttle service. The feature offers single-seat trips for both members and non-members of the app.

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NJ CRDA Approves Aviation Technology Park Funding

Fund Reservation Will Benefit Stockton Aviation Research And Technology Park Project

The Board of the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) at its special meeting on Tuesday approved a fund reservation for the Stockton Aviation Research and Technology Park (SARTP). 

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Xiamen Airlines To Land In Canada For The First Time

Will Provide Service To Vancouver Beginning In July

Xiamen Airlines will fly non-stop flights three times weekly between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) starting July 25, 2016, pending final government approvals. This will mark the first time the airline has flown  to North America.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.27.16): High Speed Taxiway

High Speed Taxiway A long radius taxiway designed and provided with lighting or marking to define the path of aircraft, traveling at high speed (up to 60 knots), from the runway center to a point on the center of a taxiway. Also referred to as long radius exit or turn-off taxiway. The high speed taxiway is designed to expedite aircraft turning off the runway after landing, thus reducing runway occupancy time.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.27.16)

Aero Linx: N3N Owners & Restorers Association Welcome to the website of the N3N Owners and Restorers Association. Our association is dedicated to the preservation of the Navy N3N aircraft. The N3N holds a special place in aviation history. The aircraft was both designed and built by the Naval Aircraft Factory, located on the grounds of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. It is believed to be the only primary training aircraft ever produced as a convertible (land and sea) design. It holds the distinction of being the last biplane in US Military service – in operation at the Naval Academy (Annapolis) until 1959.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.27.16)

"On an average, one Airbus aircraft per week is expected to be delivered to Indian carriers over the next 10 years. The need for top quality training will be perpetual.”  Source: Dr. Srinivasan Dwarakanath, President of Airbus Division in India, commenting as Airbus establishes a world-class pilot and maintenance training center in the National Capital Region of Delhi, to support the county’s need for new Airbus pilots. According to Airbus’ latest global market forecast, India requires over 1,600 passenger and freighter aircraft in the next 20 years to 2034, with an accompanying demand for new pilots and maintenance engineers.

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