Sir Michael Arthur Named As His Successor

Boeing has announced that Sir Roger Bone, president of Boeing U.K. and Ireland, will retire at the end of September with Sir Michael Arthur to assume the post from October 1.

Jean Sequin Will Oversee The Activities Of The New Business Segment

Jean Seguin has been named President, Bombardier Aerostructures & Engineering Services. In his new functions, Mr. Seguin will oversee the activities of this new business segment specializing in the design and development of complex composite and metallic aerostructures.

Conferred For The Company's Role In Helping Save A Stranded Satellite

The Electric Propulsion Technical Committee has presented its Outstanding Achievement Award to Aerojet Rocketdyne for its contribution to the Advanced Extremely High Frequency-1 (AEHF-1) Rescue Team. The team, which included two other aerospace companies and the U.S. Air Force, helped save the AEHF-1 military communications satellite and place it into proper orbit after the spacecraft's main bipropellant engine failed to ignite.

Will Explore Biological Reactions To Changes In Gravity

NASA's Space Biology Program will fund 26 proposals to investigate how microbes, cells, plants and animals respond to changes in gravity. The research will be conducted aboard the International Space Station.

Follows Part 145 Approval Earlier This Year

Trine Aerospace & Defense received certification from the FAA that enables it to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul services on rotor-wing aircraft.

Company Plans To Continue To Focus On Regional Travel

Broomfield, CO-based Mountain Aviation has been acquired by a private investment group seeking to develop the company's strong position in the turboprop and jet charter market. With the close of this acquisition, Mountain intends to maintain its position in the Rocky Mountain region while growing its customer base and core markets.

Companies That Developed Robotic Arms For NASA Also Make Medical Equipment

Children love robots. In all shapes, sizes, "personalities" and "smarts," these electronic wonders have been found under Christmas trees by kids and unwrapped on birthdays for years.

TASE 400HD Installed Aboard Department's AS350b3e Helicopter

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Air Operations has installed a Cloud Cap Technology TASE 400HD airborne imaging system on a new Airbus AS350b3e helicopter. UTC Aerospace Systems completed the installation for the state.

Aero Linx: The Lancair Owners and Builders Organization (LOBO) The Lancair Owners and Builders Organization (LOBO) promotes the safe use of Lancair Aircraft through education, training and fostering communication between members. LOBO safeguards and furthers its members’ interests with regulatory agencies, the general aviation community and the public at large. LOBO is an invaluable resource and advocate for Lancair builders, owners and pilots. LOBO has the expertise and contacts to help you learn to build, fly and maintain your Lancair aircraft more safely and professionally.

Offshore/Control Airspace Area That portion of airspace between the U.S. 12 NM limit and the oceanic CTA/FIR boundary within which air traffic control is exercised. These areas are established to provide air traffic control services. Offshore/Control Airspace Areas may be classified as either Class A airspace or Class E airspace.

"Aerojet Rocketdyne is honored to receive this prestigious award as part of the AEHF-1 Rescue Team. The team did remarkable work to preserve the full-mission capability of the satellite in the face of tremendous challenges. This rescue paves the way for extending the use of electric propulsion to reduce the cost of next-generation, Department of Defense-related space missions." Source: Julie Van Kleeck, vice president of Space Advanced Programs at Aerojet Rocketdyne, commenting on their receipt of an Outstanding Achievement Award for their contribution to the Advanced Extremely High Frequency-1 (AEHF-1) Rescue Team. The team, which included two other aerospace companies and the U.S. Air Force, helped save the AEHF-1 mil