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Moon Express Signs Historic Launch Agreement

Company Contracts Rocket Lab For Three Private Missions To The Moon Beginning In 2017

Moon Express believes it is one step closer to becoming the first private company to land a spacecraft on the Moon. The company signed a contract with Rocket Lab on Sept. 30 to launch three Moon Express robotic spacecraft to land on the Moon starting in 2017. Moon Express is the first company in history to secure such a contract.

Five Receive Master Instructor Designation In September

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Five instructors have received for the first time or renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of September. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority.

United Launch Alliance Reaches 100 Successful Missions

Century Mark Attained With Launch Of Morelos-3 Satellite

United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched its 100th mission Friday with an Atlas V rocket carrying the Morelos-3 satellite for Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation. The mission, procured for Mexico by Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services, launched at 6:28 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41.

F-35 Ejection Seats Under Scrutiny

Pentagon Restricts Pilots Under 136 Pounds From Flying The Aircraft

The Pentagon has restricted pilots weighing less than 136 pounds from flying the F-35 because of an issue with the ejection seat. Tests have shown that below that weight, the seat would rotate too far forward during a low-speed ejection, possibly causing neck and back injuries.

Robert J. Blaha Named Aspen Avionics Director Of Business Development

To Lead Newly Created Business Development Effort With Primary Focus On Nexnav GPS

Robert J. Blaha has been named Aspen Avionics' director of business development which will include Aspen’s newly acquired NexNav GPS product line. Blaha has been with Aspen since 2007, previously holding the positions of regional sales manager and director of international sales.

EASA Issues STC For 5-Blade Propeller On Cessna C208 Supervan 900

MT-Propeller Approved For The Installation

EASA has issued an STC (#10054488) to MT-Propeller Entwicklung for the installation of its next generation 5-blade scimitar composite Quiet Fan Jet propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(G)/CFRL270-66 on Cessna C208 Supervan 900s powered by Honeywell TPE331-12JR turbine engines.

Jeppesen Provides Digital Solutions To Help JetBlue Achieve Paperless Operations

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro On iPad Helps Airline Eliminate Paper, Gain Fuel Savings

Utilizing Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro on iPad as its electronic flight bag (EFB) solution, JetBlue recently completed its goal to go paperless in the flight deck. Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, now provides JetBlue with paperless navigation and flight information, including use of digital enroute charting materials. JetBlue successfully received clearance from the FAA to eliminate paper flight information from its operations.