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The Boeing 777X promises to be one of the most efficient commercial aircraft in our skies, and the only one with folding wingtips. Boeing is currently building its new 777X long-range twin-engine commercial aircraft with room for up to 407 passengers.
A new, quieter, more spacious and efficient cabin-class helicopter is coming to America. Italy's Leonardo is beginning deliveries of its executive-configured AW169 medium twin engine helicopters in the U.S. Two of the $10-million-plus choppers-which gained FAA certification approval last year-have been delivered, and more are on the way.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Tony Molinaro says the Hughes 369 helicopter crashed about 10 miles southwest of New Orleans on Sunday morning. The names of those aboard the helicopter have not been released.
But one thing is clear: Regulators had been weighing enhanced inspection requirements covering a suspect engine part for nearly two years after warnings about it first emerged. Questions about the time it took regulators to mandate more comprehensive inspections-and whether an alternate response would have made a difference in uncovering what emerged as the greatest danger-remain unanswered.
Fourteen aviation organizations including AOPA, EAA and GAMA are asking the FAA to reconsider its position on not allowing pilots access... U.S. Customs and Border Protection is testing out a program that will allow seaplane pilots to clear customs via its Reporting... The face of aviation training is changing and one of the places where the effects can be seen is in how many and what kinds of new... One-G's Access program gives those who want or need a sophisticated flight simulator access to one without an upfront capital outlay. Yes, there's a shortage of pilots, but also of instructors to teach new ones.
DPS Spokesperson Lt. Lonny Haschel said the report of the helicopter crash came in at about 9:30 a.m. Saturday near Highway 81, about eight miles north of the City of Bowie.
Welcome to the weekend! Along with our highlights from the past week, we have some AirPod-like earbuds and a jet thruster that could help keep your motorcycle upright. Passengers on Boeing's new line of 777 planes might not have to take a bus from the gate across the tarmac, despite much larger wings potentially making it difficult for the aircraft to navigate terminals.
It came after the volcano had sent lava flows into neighborhoods 25 miles to the east of the summit and destroyed at least 26 homes since May 3. "Trying to understand when a volcano is going to stop erupting is nearly impossible, because the processes driving that fall below the surface and we can't see them." said volcanologist Janine Krippner of Concord University in West Virginia.
The Combat Raider training is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, with several types of aircraft. The military says there's the potential for loud noises associated with sonic booms.
The Air Force is holding another training session in the massive Powder River Training Complex over the Northern Plains. The Combat Raider training is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, with several types of aircraft.
After introducing a bill to require lighting systems on wind turbines, Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, said he hopes to spur renewable energy technology. "I brought up this subject in the House because I hope the Minnesota wind industry will embrace ADLS technology and deploy it in all new construction," Swedzinski's H.F. 3792 is a bill that would require wind companies to implement radar-activated lighting systems that turn blinking lights atop wind turbines and tall towers on and off depending on whether aircraft is in the vicinity.
Western Global Airlines will hold a job fair on Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15 to find potential employees to work at its new Shreveport aircraft maintenance facility. The job fair will take place at Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Before attending, applicants are encouraged to visit the recruitment website at WGAJobsLouisiana.com, where they may upload resumes and learn about job openings.
The dumbest thing this week is Uber's flying car concept of the future . The braintrust at Uber envisions a world of skyports, on rooftops or on the ground that will handle 200 takeoffs and landings per hour.
One of the quietest places in this noisy city is in the middle of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which draws 7 million visitors a year. Most don't know of the tiny Astor Chinese Garden Court tucked deep within the giant museum.
Astronics and Ducommun are both small-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation and analyst recommendations. 68.5% of Astronics shares are held by institutional investors.
"It's an overt demonstration that we're out here, we're practicing and training," said Todd Audet, Vice President of operations for Toledo Lucas County Port Authority. While this training is required by the Federal Aviation Administration every three years, it's also a chance to bring together first responders from across the area to learn how to respond together.
Sydney to Melbourne in less than 45 minutes: Supersonic jet developed by NASA could cut Australian travel times in HALF A 45-minute commute between Sydney and Melbourne could soon be a reality, as NASA reveals plans for a supersonic aircraft that promises to cut commercial travel times in half. The proposed jetliner will fly faster than the speed of sound, says the air and space agency - so fast that it will create a sonic boom when it breaks the sound barrier.
Lingering concerns over the safety of low-cost carriers like Allegiant Airlines has prompted renewed interest in the north country regarding just how prepared local first-responders would be in the event of an emergency. Allegiant uses the Ogdensburg International Airport for weekly flights to and from destinations in Florida.
A plain headed from Oklahoma to Stevens Point had an engine fai. Friday, leading to an emergency landing in a field in Lafayette County, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Office.