Issues 'Forever' Stamp To Commemorate The Anniversary

The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the 100th anniversary of the beginning of regular airmail service with a Forever stamp. This stamp celebrates the courage of the pioneering airmail carriers and the foresight of those who fostered the new service and made it a success.

Former Acting NASA Administrator Joins Private Industry

Former NASA Acting Administrator Robert M. Lightfoot, Jr. has joined LSINC, a company that provides product development, engineering, strategy, strategic communications, intelligence and security solutions to commercial and government clients, as president of the firm.

Company Maintains Cruising Altitude, Writes another Chapter In Its Success Story

Financial 2017 was an extremely busy year for Pilatus, and an exceptionally successful one, too. With sales of 986 million Swiss francs, 115 aircraft deliveries, a full-time workforce of over 2000 and – the absolute highlight – certification of the PC-24 at the end of the year, Pilatus achieved the goals.

Part Of Replacement For Squadron's C-130H Fleet

Lockheed Martin recently delivered the final two C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters assigned to the U.S. Air Force installation at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Engine Will Power Tactical Missiles

Orbital ATK has successfully completed three consecutive ground-based static firings of a tactical, air-launched high performance propellant rocket motor – the first-ever and one of the largest of its class to be designed, built and static tested at hot and cold extreme conditions. With this test, Orbital ATK has successfully demonstrated materials and technologies applicable to future air-launched, high speed weapon systems.

Private Terminal, 60,000 Square Foot Maintenance Hangar To Open June 2019

Flexjet LLC, offering travelers access to the world’s most luxurious fleet of private jets, today announced the relocation of its Dallas operations to the Braniff Center, a 26-acre redevelopment project on Dallas Love Field (KDAL).

Thousands Inscribe A Name On Commemorative Plaques Fitted To The Airplane's Wings

In just eight weeks, from a campaign active among a supporter base that spreads across the UK and all around the world, there has been a massive desire to mark the anniversary of the return to flight of Vulcan SH558, from those who remain committed to the iconic aircraft, the latest stage in her life and her future.

But One Rocket Has Flown, The Other May Be Years Away

SpaceX reached a significant milestone in February when it successfully launched the Falcon Heavy rocket and recovered two of its three boosters ... but Boeing apparently was not particularly impressed.

The Association offers the Aerostar Owner a unique opportunity to tap an invaluable source of information concerning the care and feeding of this fine airplane. The networking aspect alone is worth the cost of the membership dues. You can make unlimited telephone calls to the AOA office and speak with a person completely knowledgeable in the operation of the various models and if the information is not readily available, every effort will be made to get the answer to the member as soon as possible. In addition, the Association keeps in touch with all it's members through its magazine The Aerostar Log.

Minimum Fuel Indicates that an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur.

“2017 was an exceptionally successful financial year for Pilatus. Our most important goal of the year was certification for the PC-24, and that was achieved. Once again, all our employees benefit from this success through our profit-sharing scheme. The order books are full. The main goal for 2018 is to ensure a successful and wide-reaching launch for the PC-24. Our other plans for the future also reveal that things are going well for Pilatus: In Stans we are building a new aerostructures hall, made from local timber, to be equipped with state-of-the-art automation technology. Hence long-term investment in the future of Pilatus continues, along with an enduring commitment to our Swiss location.” Source:  Oscar J. Schwe