Deborah James, the Secretary of the Air Force, announced earlier this week that Northrop Grumman has won the contract to build a new Long Range Strike Bomber. The plane is expected to achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2025, according to the Pentagon. The Air Force will eventually acquire 100 of the bombers at a cost of at least $55 billion. World View, a commercial spaceflight company that will use a balloon rather than a rocket to take tourists to the edge of space has successfully completed a major milestone test flight, keeping the company on track to meet its 2017 goal for private flights with passengers to the edge o
Jinggong General Aviation Co., Ltd. Tapped As Exclusive Distributor For The Eclipse Jet In China
ONE Aviation has designated Jinggong General Aviation Co., Ltd. as the exclusive distributor for the Eclipse Jet in China. Jinggong General Aviation, now in its eleventh year of safe operation throughout China, offers an integrated, one-stop sales, training, and service platform for each of the various aircraft they represent, including Cirrus and Mahindra Airvan.
Adjacent Factories To Produce Raw Material For Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs)
GE Aviation is creating adjacent factories in Huntsville, Alabama, to mass-produce silicon carbide (SiC) materials used to manufacture ceramic matrix composite components (CMCs) for jet engines and land-based gas turbines.
Calls Action A 'Critical Step' For GA Manufacturers
Passage of Export-Import Bank reauthorization by the U.S. House of Representatives is a necessary and critical step forward to ensure a level playing field for U.S. general aviation manufacturers in the global marketplace, according to GAMA. With the 313-118 vote, the legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate.
Restriction Would Encompass Nearly The Entire Town
The Ocean City, NJ City Council has passed on first read an ordinance that would ban the operation of UAVs within five miles of Ocean City Airport (N26).
F/A-18E Super Hornet Made A Low Pass Over The Campus In January
The pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet did not break any rules when he made a low pass over the Berkeley campus in California back in January, according to a statement released by the Navy.
Fully Integrated Avionics System Satisfies Mandate, Enhances Safety And Reduces Operating Costs
The FAA has given approval to Gulfstream for the installation of the soon-to-be required communication and surveillance system known as Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+ on Gulfstream V aircraft.
Plane's Last Reported Position Was Over Mississippi Sound Monday Night
Authorities are continuing their search for three men thought to be aboard a single-engine Cessna aircraft that went down Monday night in Jackson County, MS.
May Seek Civil Charges Against Man Who Blasted His Aircraft From The Sky
After a Bullitt County, KY judge dismissed all charges against William Merideth for shooting down a DJI Phantom quadcopter he said was hovering low over his house, the owner of the aircraft, David Boggs, says he may look into a civil case against the shooter.
Says Airline Failed to Provide Assistance On Arrival At Reagan National Airport
A disabled individual says he was forced to crawl off an airplane when United Airlines failed to provide an aisle chair and assistance for him at Ronald Reagan National Airport last week.
People Thought Landing Amphib Had Gone Down In The Ocean
It was a calm day on the Pacific ocean at Hermosa Beach. So much so that a seaplane landed on South Bay near the Hermosa Beach Pier Monday for a quick coffee break.
One of the two JLENS airships that are intended to be a part of NORAD's early warning system protecting Washington, D.C. broke loose from its tether at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland Wednesday and drifted north, finally coming to rest in Moreland Township, PA.
What You Don't Know, CAN Hurt You And Your Aircraft
While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton begin a quest to learn more about the heart and soul of your aircraft battery. He sat down with Chris Holder of Concorde Batteries to dig into the details. This video is number 2 of 3 videos that Tom put together to share what he found out about this all-important piece of aircraft equipment. In this video we talk about what’s new in the world of Concorde batteries. Patton opines that batteries have been around for a long time and the basic concept and principles haven’t changed that much. So
Marks Start Of 2,000 Hour Flight Test Program Using Four Aircraft
The CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter prototype, known as Engineering Development Model-1 (EDM-1) being developed by Sikorsky for the U.S. Marine corps achieved its first flight Tuesday. The 30-minute flight signals the beginning of a 2,000-hour flight test program using four test aircraft.
Wants Regulations To Include Recreational And Hobbyist Flights
ALPA has underscored what it says is the importance for Congress to direct the FAA to regulate all operations of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including recreational and hobby.
First Flight Beyond Visual Line-Of-Sight Conducted With BNSF Railway
Launching at a tower site near Vaughn, New Mexico, Insitu accomplished the first commercial beyond visual line of sight operation with an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in the contiguous 48 states. The October 25 event marked the beginning of a week-long series of flights with BNSF Railway designed to show how unmanned aircraft technology can be a powerful force multiplier in the effort to further enhance railway safety and infrastructure inspection.
EAA Just Announced That Its 2016 Sweepstakes Grand Prize Will Be A Warbird
It was only last week that the winner of the 2015 sweepstakes (winner Jim Balderson submitted one sweepstakes entry) came to Oshkosh to pick up his perfectly restored Piper J3 Cub. Now, EAA has just announced that the grand prize in the annual sweepstakes program for 2016 is a 1945 Piper L-4J, a military version of the Piper J-3 Cub, and it’s a combat veteran.
Will End Affiliation With The Association In April 2016
Airlines for America (A4A) has announced a pending membership change, as Delta Air Lines stated its intent to leave the association effective April 26, 2016.
Boeing and Lockheed Martin, which had joined together to bid on the Air Force Long Range Strike Bomber program awarded Tuesday to Northrop Grumman, released a joint statement following the award.
"We have entered a much anticipated phase in this developmental program. With first flight behind us, we look forward to execution of the development and operational testing and the deployment of this incredible heavy lift capability to our warfighters." Source: Col. Hank Vanderborght, U.S. Marine Corps Program Manager for Heavy Lift Helicopters.
The Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum is a non-profit organization located at Creve Coeur Airport (1H0). The museum has on display one of the largest collections of flying antique, classic and sport aircraft in the country.
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