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July 04, 2008

David Powell Named Dean Of Western Michigan College Of Aviation

Has Acted As Interim Dean Since August 2007

Following a nationwide search, David M. Powell has been named the new dean of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, effective July 1.

Allow "Office In The Sky" Flight Deck, Crew Communications

International Communications Group (ICG) announced this week it has begun production of its new NxtLink 120A and 220A Iridium communications systems. Both systems now support both Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) as well as Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) requirements.

Demonstrator Powerplant Completes Phase II Ground Testing

Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan demonstrator engine has completed Phase II ground tests, and has been cleared for flight testing on Pratt & Whitney’s 747SP flying testbed mid-year.