Selects Saab As Systems Supplier For The Development Of State Of The Art, Multirole Patrol Aircraft
Piaggio Aero has inked a deal with with ADASI – Abu Dhabi Autonomous System Investments - a subsidiary of Tawazun – for the development of a new special missions surveillance aircraft, the Piaggio Aero MPA – Multirole Patrol Aircraft. The comprehensive contract covers the complete development of the MPA aircraft, including the roll out of two prototypes with first flight scheduled for 2014.
An Honored Flyer Tells Of His Service To America (Part 1 of 4)
OK... we gotta tell you... this one was one of the best speeches we have EVER heard at any aviation event... and it occurred this year at the 2012 AEA Convention and Tradeshow. The kind folks of Universal Avionics pulled off quite a coup and arranged for a truly inspiring speaker for one of the most important gatherings in all of aviation -- the opening ceremonies of the 55th Annual AEA International Convention and Trade Show. And Universal's choice knocked it out of the park. Former Air Force One Command Pilot Colonel (ret) Mark W. Tillman, the United States’ 12th Presidential Pilot,
Despite an ongoing investigation and orders for F22 Raptor pilots to stay close to available emergency landing site, another pilot has been stricken with hypoxia like symptoms. According to the website Wired, the incident occurred last Friday off the coast of Hawaii. The pilot was able to land safely but it marks the 23rd case of an unexplained hypoxic incident since the jet was launched in 2005.
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