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SME Recognizes 20 Exceptional Women In Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Honorees Represent A Comprehensive Cross Section Of Smart Manufacturing

SME, the professional organization for manufacturing professionals, academia and communities, is celebrating the accomplishments of 20 dynamic women leaders who are working to expand the rapidly growing aerospace and defense smart manufacturing market globally.

Klyde Morris 02.14.20

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Airborne 02.12.20: Rough Field PC-24, Remote ID NPRM, GAMI Buys Osborne

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Pilatus has now obtained full rough field certification for the PC-24. Certification for operations on dry sand and gravel was delivered in 2018. A comprehensive post-certification test campaign was conducted throughout 2019 to certify the Super Versatile Jet for operation on unpaved runways and in differing conditions. With immediate effect, all PC-24s may now also be operated on wet and snow-covered unpaved runways. The PC-24 was developed for use on rough fields from the outset. Its performance on short

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.14.20)

"This agreement with Bombardier and the Government of Québec demonstrates our support and commitment to the A220 and Airbus in Canada. We are committed to this fantastic aircraft program and we are aligned with the Government of Québec in our ambition to bring long-term visibility to the Québec and Canadian aerospace industry.” Source: Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.14.20): Permanent Echo

Radar signals reflected from fixed objects on the earth’s surface; e.g., buildings, towers, terrain. Permanent echoes are distinguished from “ground clutter” by being definable locations rather than large areas.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.14.20)

Alaska Airmen's Association

With more licensed pilots per capita than any state in the union, the Alaska Airmen include 2,200 members, one of the largest General Aviation state memberships in the country.