'We Can Follow His Example All The Way To Mars'

Former astronaut and current space exploration enthusiast Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon, says the best way for America to honor John Glenn is to continue its exploration of space.

Becomes First A320neo Operator In Japan

Tokyo-based airline ANA has taken delivery of its first A320neo becoming the first A320neo operator in Japan. ANA’s A320neo is configured for 146 passengers in a two-class cabin layout with 8 business class seats and 138 economy class seats.

Recognized For Development Of Innovative Safety Initiative

PHI Air Medical has been awarded the 2016 Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award for its development of a unique and innovative safety initiative designed to address the workings of the human brain and improve mindfulness among employees.

Utilizing Flying Testbed To Assess How Autonomous Air Vehicles Could Be Integrated In U.K. Airspace

As part of collaborative efforts across the U.K. to assess how autonomous air vehicles could be integrated in U.K. airspace, scientists and engineers at BAE Systems have begun another tranche of ground-breaking unmanned aircraft technology trials using a Jetstream 31 as a ‘flying testbed’ which flies itself while having pilots on board who could take control at any time.

Lower Taxes, Less Regulation Could Bring Economic Boom

The election of Donald Trump as President could mean a boost in business jet sales, according to Cowen analyst Cai von Rumohr.

Will Supply 3D Printed Nickel And Titanium Parts For Airbus Airplanes Under Two New Agreements

Technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing company Arconic has entered into two agreements to supply Airbus 3D printed metal parts for the airplane maker’s commercial aircraft. Arconic will supply 3D printed components made from high temperature nickel superalloys, and 3D printed titanium airframe parts under two separate agreements.

Extends Support Agreement For An Additional Six Years

Canadian emergency medical services (EMS) operator Ornge has entered into an agreement with Leonardo-Finmeccanica for an additional six years of logistics support and component repair and overhaul services for its AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter fleet through its performance-based Full Component Plan.

New Study Shows MUAV/MAVs Are Dominant In Terms Of Units Delivered

The global military UAV market is projected to grow to $13.9 billion by 2026, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 38.7% from 2016 to 2022.

AFP (Airspace Flow Program) AFP Acronym for "Airspace Flow Program." An AFP is a traffic management initiative (TMI) used to control traffic through a particular section of airspace. Basically, a line (called a Flow Constrained Area or FCA) is drawn on a map, where a constraint, such as thunderstorms, is expected to appear. Any traffic crossing that line is measured and, when the constraint warrants it, the line becomes an AFP. The AFP is a computer program that assigns delays to aircraft in the form of EDCTs. These EDCTS ensure that specific aircraft cross the AFP boundary when there is room for them.

Aero Linx: The Howard Aircraft Foundation (HAF) The Howard Aircraft Foundation (HAF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation and support of the airplanes inspired in the 1930's by the vision of Ben O. Howard. Without support, these airplanes could not survive into perpetuity. Through donations from members, the HAF purchased all five of the FAA Type Certificates for the different Howard aircraft models. We are the self appointed entity responsible for preserving the history of these airplanes as well as ensuring that current owners of the surviving airplanes are provided with any technical information necessary to keep them safely flying. Each of these operational airplanes is not only an histori

Aero-News Quote of the Day "The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel." Source: From the late, great, John Glenn... and extraordinary aviator, friend, and human being... the likes of which we may never see again.... but one we should all strive to emulate.