Event Planned For October 4 In Torrance, CA

The Sling Pilot Academy is hosting Girls In Aviation Day on October 4th from 4-6 p.m. in its hangar. They are extending an open invitation to girls and their families come out and spend a fun-filled day full of aviation activities.

Puts Forward The Aircraft For The Latest/Future Generation Tactical Troop Helicopter Requirements

Leonardo displayed its latest-generation medium-lift AW149 helicopter at DSEI 2019 in London this week. The aircraft is rapidly configurable to meet a wide range of military missions: Troop transport/troop insertion (carrying up to 16 fully-equipped troops or up to 19 passengers), cargo resupply/external lift, CASEVAC/MEDEVAC, search and rescue (SAR), Special Forces operations and combat SAR, Command and Control (C2), and close air support.

Forecast To Reach $1.98 Billion By 2029

According to a new market intelligence report by BIS Research titled "Global High-Altitude Aeronautics Platform Station Market, Analysis & Forecast, 2019-2029", the HAAPS market generated $600.7 million revenue in 2018  and is expected to reach $1.98 billion by 2029. The HAAPS market is projected to grow at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 11.80%, during the forecast period from 2019-2029.

Demonstrates The Ability Of The Satellite To Withstand The Strong Shaking That Occurs During Launch

The first Spacebus Neo satellite – Konnect, a high-throughput satellite ordered by Eutelsat – has successfully completed its mechanical test campaign in Thales Alenia Space facilities in Cannes. The test demonstrates the ability of the satellite to withstand the strong shaking that occurs during launch.

Two Promoted By The Aviation Insurance Provider

Avemco Insurance Company (Avemco) has promoted two of its senior executives. Marci Veronie has been appointed Senior vice president of Sales & Marketing and Tom Fraley has been named Senior vice president of Support Operations. Avemco is the only direct writer of aircraft insurance in the United States and has been protecting pilots and owners since 1961.

Added Its First Jet In September, 1989

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its jet charter business. General Aviation Flying Service, as the charter company was originally known, was formed in 1983. In September 1989, it added its first jet, a Citation SII, to its fleet of piston aircraft. In 1986, General Aviation Flying Service became Million Air Charter Teterboro when its FBO joined the aviation franchise. In 2004, the company evolved into Meridian Air Charter, as it is known today.

Has Installed The System On 1,500 Commercial Aircraft

Gogo has surpassed 1,500 total commercial aircraft installed and activated with satellite in-flight connectivity (IFC).

Jets Captured On Helmet Cameras Worn By The Skydivers

A pair of skydivers had a close encounter with two USAF F-15s in the skies over the U.K. in April, and the cameras on the helmets of the skydivers captured the incident.

Awarded Oil Tank System Contract For The Change To The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

Summit Aviation has announced that The Boeing Company has awarded it a follow-on Oil Tank System contract to support the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team aircraft upgrade, from the F/A-18C/D Hornet to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

Also: New K-MAX Order, $514,558 Civil Penalty, Boeing 702X Satellites, JetBlue Foundation

The pilot and owner of a 1945 Grumman TBM Avenger is asking for help locating the airplane he was forced to abandon during a flight last year, and he's willing to pay $20,000 to anyone who finds the airplane. That's not as easy as it sounds. Ron Carlson, explains... "...I just want to refresh my offer of $20,000 cash to find my still missing 1945 Grumman TBM Avenger. Many of you are probably familiar with the story, but for those who are not, it crashed a year and a half ago after a catastrophic engine failure and fire, in early May of 2018." The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka the Hurricane Hunters, have flown 25 missions, from Aug. 25 to their last, Sept. 6, in support of Hurricane Dorian. Operations began with three WC-130J aircrafts and one C-130J Super Hercules aircraf