Issues Call For Proposals For Alternative Energy Storage Devices

NASA is seeking proposals for the development of new, more capable, energy storage technologies to replace the battery technology that has long powered America's space program.

Company Poised To Be A 'Powerful Force' In The Simulation And Training Industry

Textron Simulation & Training Systems has launched a new name and brand – TRU Simulation + Training Inc., which the company says will be "a new force in the aviation simulation and training market."

From Seats To Galleys, The Customer Can Check Out Various Interior Furnishings In One Location

Boeing has debuted its new 737 Configuration Studio, a new facility where airline customers can choose their jetliner interiors. The 20,000 square-foot studio is located in Renton, WA near the factory where the 737s are produced.

TAM Linhas Aereas Reaps Benefits Of V2500 Engine Reliability

The V2500 engine program reached a new operational milestone when two first-run V2527-A5 engines powering TAM's A320ceo aircraft remained on wing without a shop visit for nearly 20,000 cycles and 30,000 flight hours.

Airline Now Owns Its Entire Fleet Of 51 Aircraft

Regional Express (Rex) has purchased 18 latest generation Saab 340B plus aircraft which came off lease on 25 March 2014. These aircraft were part of the 25 aircraft it had on lease and the other seven were purchased earlier at their lease expirations on July 1 of last year. The acquisition was partly funded by Rex’s operating cash flows with the rest from bank financing.

BAE 146-200 Jet To Join Its Fleet This Spring

Jota Aviation, the independently owned specialist UK air charter and management company, is preparing to mark its fourth birthday with the arrival of a British Aerospace 146-200 regional jet. The London Southend based charter company, expects to receive an A license imminently from the UK Civil Aviation Authority so that it can fulfill ad hoc charter, ACMI and lease assignments for corporate businesses and Europe’s regional airlines. It expects to be operational in May.

Fifth Generation Satellite Network Completes Cockpit-To-Cabin Service Offering

Inmarsat and Rockwell Collins have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to make Rockwell Collins a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of GX Aviation Ka-broadband service.

Aero Linx: Drone Flyers Starting in about 2010 a number of technology and engineering factors came together – all leading to almost unlimited possibilities in lower cost and more capable flying drones for consumers, hobbyists, photographers and other possible light commercial uses. This site is all about helping beginners with buying and flying quadcopters and other multirotors. The site is run by CHI Associates (Craig Issod), who has decades of experience in building online communities and forums. Starting in April of 2013, a number of major upgrades and features have been introduced and Droneflyers.com has become the go-to site for consumers desiring information and education on the new drones.

Thermal Low Also known as heat low, it is an area of low pressure due to the high temperatures caused by intensive heating at the surface. It tends to remain stationary over its source area, with weak cyclonic circulation. There are no fronts associated with it. An example is the low that develops over southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico during the summer months.

“Airlines need to know they can provide the same service on every flight, all over the world, and that is what Inmarsat provides. The imminent launch of GX Aviation is very exciting and we are looking forward to working with airlines to bring a broad range of new applications to airlines and passengers.” Source: Jeff Standerski, senior vice president, Information Management Services (IMS) for Rockwell Collins, in comments made after Inmarsat and Rockwell Collins have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to make Rockwell Collins a Value Added Reseller (VAR) of GX Aviation Ka-broadband service.