Also: Pioneering Space, IMC Clubs, BizJet Forecast, R44 SAIB, Twin Otter Upgrade, Cecil Field's Naval Influx
The saga of Santa Monica Airport in California continues as the NBAA has called into question new moves to diminish access to the airport. The Association’s latest statements about preserving airport access follows vote by the Santa Monica Airport Commission recommending that the city council move ahead to implement costly new leases for tenants, close a portion of the airport’s runway and enact a new emissions ordinance. If you have never seen an F-22 Raptor strut-Its-stuff, the Air Force is going to make it easier for you to know where you can see it live. The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor demonstration has released their 2015 air show schedule, with the first performance set for the Melbourne, Florida Air & Space show held at Melbourne International Airport March 21-22. When it comes to flying to the moon, combining competition with cooperation can be a winning combination. Hakuto, the only Japanese team competing for the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE, has announced a contract with fellow competitor, Astrobotic, based in Pittsburgh, to carry a pair of rovers to the moon. All this... and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 02.26.15 is chock full of info in this Daily news episode for Thursday, February 26th, 2015... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Ashley Hale, and supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalists Tom Patton, and Earl Downs, this episode covers:
NBAA Renounces Latest Effort To Curtail Santa Monica Airport Access
F-22 Raptor Demonstration Schedule Set
Two Google Lunar XPRIZE Teams Announce 'Rideshare' Partnership
Public Asked To Sign 'Pioneering Space Declaration'
Aero-Community Update: IMC Clubs
Business Jets Market 2022 Report Forecasts Substantial Growth
FAA Issues SAIB For Robinson R44 Main Rotor Blades
Ikhana Twin Otter Closes In On Standard Commuter Category STC
Navy Returns To Florida's Cecil Field ... Temporarily
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