• Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 Nov. 2023 South Korea resumed the use of crewed and uncrewed reconnaissance aircraft in the border area on Wednesday, and was conducting surveillance, Yonhap news agency reported. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Reuters, NBC News , 23 Nov. 2023 The skydiver, Nicolas Galy, 40, jumped out of the aircraft flown by the pilot in July 2018 and was struck moments later. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Liam Quinn, Peoplemag , 22 Nov. 2023 The family-friendly Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome museum houses an antique aircraft dating back to World War I, plus visitors can attend one of its impressive air shows on summer and fall weekends. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Wendy O'Dea, Travel + Leisure , 21 Nov. 2023 The plane involved was a Boeing P8 Poseidon, which is described as a military surveillance and patrol aircraft , according to officials. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Stepheny Price, Fox News , 21 Nov. 2023 In his first public appearance as the FAA's new administrator, Michael Whitaker said this week the agency is expanding the number of routes available to commercial aircraft , including those generally reserved for military use. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Crewed aircraft are flown by an onboard pilot, whereas unmanned aerial vehicles may be remotely controlled or self-controlled by onboard computers. (wikipedia.org)
  • The aircraft, flown by company co-founder Troy Woodland, crashed after an engine failure that has been attributed to water in the fuel tank. (aopa.org)
  • Woodland had pre-flighted and flown the aircraft earlier in the day and added fuel just before takeoff. (aopa.org)
  • The NTSB noted fuel contamination in the 2006 crash of a Just Aircraft Highlander flown by a private pilot headed to a show. (aopa.org)
  • The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar carrier aircraft first flew in February 1974, and was delivered to Air Canada as C-FTNJ the following month. (wikipedia.org)
  • It was renamed for use as carrier aircraft for the Pegasus launch system. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most often, aircraft are registered in the jurisdiction in which the carrier is resident or based, and may enjoy preferential rights or privileges as a flag carrier for international operations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Launched in 1943, the aircraft carrier Intrepid fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. (intrepidmuseum.org)
  • Provide your software and systems engineers with industry-informed literature on design and testing of unmanned aircraft systems, avionics, and other aircraft electronic systems. (sae.org)
  • Alan Aircraft desired to grow their US Department of Defense (DOD) business by conducting Pratt & Whitney PT6 Large Engine Series overhauls, but their technicians did not have the required certifications such as master technician, engine rigging, and non-destructive testing (NDT). (nist.gov)
  • Owing to their versatility-combining the vertical-lift benefits of helicopters and the speed of fixed-wing planes-the US Department of Defense has fielded tiltrotor aircraft and is evaluating further application as the US Army prepares to replace the Black Hawk. (ibm.com)
  • Since the 1960s, however, much more capable optical and electronic systems have been developed, leading to a new generation of 'battlefield surveillance' aircraft that can obtain intelligence around the clock in any weather. (faqs.org)
  • This document provides an outline of modern battlefield surveillance aircraft. (faqs.org)
  • No 5 (Army Cooperation) Squadron is manned by both Army and RAF personnel who operate the ASTOR radar surveillance system and fly the Sentinel R1 aircraft. (globalsecurity.org)
  • Interest in Predator XP Continues to Grow, Aircraft Now in Production SAN DIEGO- - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), tactical reconnaissance radars, and electro-optic surveillance systems, today announced that it will have a significant presence at the upcoming IDEX show in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. (thomasnet.com)
  • In addition to a broad range of services, they install automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B), which will eventually replace radar as the primary surveillance method for air traffic control monitoring and separation of aircraft worldwide. (nist.gov)
  • For the Silent Aircraft Initiative, an international team of graduate students, professors and commercial-airline engineers set out to design a plane that even people living under the departure and approach routes to major airports would hardly notice. (howstuffworks.com)
  • The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman hopes the agreement between the Village Building Company and Canberra Airport will set a precedent for other airports around the country. (abc.net.au)
  • As a precautionary measure, the Committee advised that standard WHO recommendations regarding disinsection of aircraft and airports should be implemented in order to control the vector (Aedes spp. (who.int)
  • LONDON, UK - Aircraft noise from some of the world's busiest airports is linked to an increased risk of hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, according to two new papers. (medscape.com)
  • In the second paper, Dr Andrew W Correia (NMR Group, Somerville, MA) and colleagues looked at hospitalization for cardiovascular disease among subjects 65 years or older according to "contours of aircraft noise levels" around 89 airports in the US [ 2 ] . (medscape.com)
  • With respect to aircraft noise and airports, "it is important to make new laws and new lower noise limits that protect people living close to airports," Münzel added. (medscape.com)
  • Check out the topics of discussion at the 2024 AeroTech event, such as aircraft systems, advanced air mobility, manufacturing and materials, and so much more! (sae.org)
  • Texas Aircraft Manufacturing announced that it has delivered its first Colt-SL S-LSA. (avweb.com)
  • I cannot express how happy and proud I am of our entire team," said Texas Aircraft Manufacturing co-founder Matheus Grande. (avweb.com)
  • Jason Eddy has been appointed chief operating officer at Quest Aircraft Co., where he will oversee quality assurance, manufacturing, finance and sales and marketing. (aviationweek.com)
  • This integration of the IBM IOT solution with an ERP system is an example where we could detect problems before they can have an impact on our manufacturing runs and delivery dates, thus speeding the availability of our aircraft in the field. (ibm.com)
  • The aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing sector falls under the widespread umbrella of the aerospace industry. (reportlinker.com)
  • The market encompasses the manufacturing, design and distribution of cockpit windows, cabin windows, windshields, and other clear surfaces on an aircraft. (reportlinker.com)
  • Consequently, the history of aircraft can be divided into five eras: Pioneers of flight, from the earliest experiments to 1914. (wikipedia.org)
  • Recent Examples on the Web White icicle lights crisscrossed from decorative truss towers will be on the carrier's flight deck and nearly a dozen of Midway's aircraft will be wrapped in holiday lights. (merriam-webster.com)
  • My interest is to simulate flight by giving string of aircraft data necessary for flight like velocity, acceleration, roll, pitch, yaw and control surface positions. (mail-archive.com)
  • Help ensure flight operation managers are aligned with industry best practice by providing those in charge with information on implementing connected aircraft solutions. (sae.org)
  • The aircraft (registered to a limited liability company) had been issued a special airworthiness certificate along with a "production flight testing operating limitation for light sport aircraft" five days before the accident, according to the NTSB factual report . (aopa.org)
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23 - Goodrich (NYSE:GR) announced today that its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from Transport Canada for the Bombardier Global Express family of aircraft. (thomasnet.com)
  • Bell Flight is the company behind some of the most iconic and groundbreaking aircraft of the 20th century. (ibm.com)
  • Today, 85 years after its founding, Bell Flight is still positioned on the leading edge of aviation through its development of tiltrotor aircraft. (ibm.com)
  • Aircraft flight crew are exposed to cosmic radiation of galactic and solar origin, and cosmic radiation dose (CRD) depends primarily on altitude, geomagnetic latitude and solar activity. (cdc.gov)
  • Whether you're purchasing one for your business or for personal travel, AOPA Aviation Finance Company, LLC is available to help members find the right financing for new and used general aviation aircraft. (aopa.org)
  • The Connected Aircraft Annual Subscription is a collection of technical papers, books, videos, and feature articles all related to connected aircraft areas of interest for aerospace professionals. (sae.org)
  • Features and benefits: Receive the latest aerospace standards related to connected aircraft while still retaining access to the historical versions. (sae.org)
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 24 -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today launched a comprehensive solution for customer support with the introduction of Sikorsky Aerospace Services at Heli-Expo. (thomasnet.com)
  • IRVINE, CA, January 16, 2008 - Parker Aerospace has been selected by Airbus to supply both the fuel and hydraulic systems for its new A350 extra-widebody (XWB) aircraft. (thomasnet.com)
  • NEW YORK , April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global commercial aircraft manufacturers' revenues increased 8.9 percent in 2013, according to a Deloitte analysis of the top 100 global aerospace companies. (prnewswire.com)
  • Absent a global recession, the record levels of commercial aircraft production are expected to continue, with announced rate increases and new model introductions over the next several years," said Tom Captain , vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. and Global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) leader. (prnewswire.com)
  • The wholesaling of aerospace equipment, including aircraft and aeronautical parts, presents an intricate market characterized by substantial competition and volatile profits. (reportlinker.com)
  • Encompassing a diverse range of applications, the global aircraft seals market operates within the aerospace sector. (reportlinker.com)
  • The U.S. Forest Service should upgrade its large airborne firefighting fleet to include more amphibious scooper aircraft, with air tankers and helicopters in a supporting role during the initial attack of fires before they become large. (rand.org)
  • Within the group I manage in Bell Flight's Future Vertical Lift program, called Digital Systems, we have a team focused on using aircraft sensor data to fundamentally change how the US military keeps its aircraft fleet at maximum readiness. (ibm.com)
  • The urgency to replace ageing aircraft fleet with more fuel-efficient models is another key determinant of market dynamics, reinforcing demand for aircraft and parts. (reportlinker.com)
  • Prognostic and Health Management of Critical Aircraft Systems and Components: An Overview. (bvsalud.org)
  • Features and benefits: Access to >4500 connected aircraft technical papers, books, and feature articles with regular additions of content as it is published. (sae.org)
  • The human activity that surrounds aircraft is called aviation. (wikipedia.org)
  • The science of aviation, including designing and building aircraft, is called aeronautics. (wikipedia.org)
  • 39 * Spanner Sockets * Oxygen Fill Adapter * Jack Adapters * Fuel Pipe Wrenches * Tooling for Falcon, Gulfstream and more Consolidated Aircraft Supply Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Device Technologies Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . 33 Aircraft Spare Parts * AOG service 24/7 since 1996 * Certified parts outright/ exchange * Sell us your surplus inventory Elliott Aviation. (nxtbook.com)
  • FAIRS is a management information system operated by GSA to collect, maintain, analyze, and report information on Federal aircraft inventories and cost and usage of Federal aircraft and CAS aircraft (and related aviation services). (gsa.gov)
  • In accordance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation (also known as the Chicago Convention), all civil aircraft must be registered with a civil aviation authority (CAA) using procedures set by each country. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) is part of the Office of Aviation Safety (AVS) and includes more than 1400 engineers, scientists, inspectors, test pilots and other experts responsible for oversight of design, production, airworthiness certification, and continued airworthiness programs for all U.S. civil aviation products and foreign import products. (faa.gov)
  • The accident was the second involving a company-owned and -operated aircraft in 2015, and the third Just Aircraft accident listed in the NTSB online aviation accident database in the Walhalla, South Carolina, vicinity since 2006. (aopa.org)
  • The international aviation insurance markets are progressively cancelling certain elements of insurance policies in relation to aircraft located in Russia or leased to Russian airlines," it said with its results. (rte.ie)
  • Alan Aircraft Services Inc. of Huntington, Indiana, has been serving the aviation community since 2002. (nist.gov)
  • Technological innovations in aviation fuel systems have significantly enhanced the energy efficiency and safety of aircraft. (reportlinker.com)
  • The aircraft transparencies market plays a significant role in the aviation industry. (reportlinker.com)
  • Luckily, many of the design innovations that make the SAX-40 quieter than conventional aircraft also make it more fuel efficient, meaning fewer 'greenhouse gas' emissions. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Both occupants of this Just Aircraft SuperSTOL walked away uninjured, according to emergency responders and the company. (aopa.org)
  • Although initial allocations were not specifically for aircraft but for any radio user, the International Air Navigation Convention held in Paris in 1919 ( Paris Convention of 1919 ) made allocations specifically for aircraft registrations, based on the 1913 callsign list. (wikipedia.org)
  • For the period 1960-61, the reports are located in the file designation "INV-1, Aircraft Accidents and Incidents. (archives.gov)
  • [11] The company also considered other aircraft including the Boeing B-52G Stratofortress , Boeing 747 , and DC-10 , considering altitude and speed performance, range, modification complexity, as well as acquisition and operational costs. (wikipedia.org)
  • In terms of size and capacity, the SAX-40 has been compared to the Boeing 757/767 class of aircraft. (howstuffworks.com)
  • The body has lift-to-drag ratio of 25:1 compared to about 18 for a Boeing 767 , and it's up to 35 percent more fuel-efficient than a current commercial aircraft [ Source: NASA ]. (howstuffworks.com)
  • The order for engines to power 20 firm aircraft is valued at more than $200 million for Pratt & Whitney if all options are exercised. (thomasnet.com)
  • Also Known As: Connecticut Advanced Nuclear Engineering Lab, Pratt and Whitney Corp., United Aircraft Corp. (cdc.gov)
  • Key industrial metrics - production output of 1,274 aircraft, net sales of 2,858 orders, a backlog of nearly eight years of production and revenues totaling nearly $105 billion - contributed to the sector's record performance. (prnewswire.com)
  • Due to rising emissions, electric aircraft may indeed become inevitable. (sae.org)
  • The aircraft industry is expecting a seven-fold increase in air traffic by 2050, and a four-fold increase in greenhouse gas emissions unless fundamental changes are made. (space.com)
  • Salary: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Lubbock Aero is seeking an individual to perform A&P ... Familiarity with FARs, aircraft inspection and repair requirements. (collegegrad.com)
  • The SAX-40 is a major departure from the fairly uniform design of current commercial aircraft. (howstuffworks.com)
  • This can be because the aircraft changes ownership, jurisdiction of registration, or in some cases for vanity reasons. (wikipedia.org)
  • The global aircraft and parts sector is anticipated to observe substantial growth in the coming years, driven predominantly by increasing passenger and cargo traffic worldwide. (reportlinker.com)
  • Texas Aircraft introduced the Colt at AirVenture 2019. (avweb.com)
  • Get an up-close look at more than two dozen authentically restored aircraft, look inside the Restoration Tent, and take a walk through history on Intrepid 's island and bridges. (intrepidmuseum.org)
  • [3] Most countries also require the registration identifier to be imprinted on a permanent fireproof plate mounted on the fuselage in case of a post-fire/post-crash aircraft accident investigation . (wikipedia.org)
  • Orbital Sciences also offer the aircraft for research flights. (wikipedia.org)
  • Within that context, the Cambridge-MIT Institute began a research project designed to reduce aircraft noise for those on the ground. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Under stiff political pressure to curb climate change and fluctuating fuel prices, noise pollution has fallen a few spots on the priority list for aircraft research. (howstuffworks.com)
  • The adoption of any new aircraft technology - from research, to design sketches, to testing and full integration - is typically a decade-long process. (space.com)
  • The primary aim of this paper is to provide a thorough analysis of the current state of research advancements in prognostics for aircraft systems, with a specific focus on prominent algorithms and their practical applications and challenges. (bvsalud.org)
  • The authors of this report examine improvement in acquisition and sustainment of commercial derivative aircraft using a case study of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker. (rand.org)
  • In conventional commercial aircraft, only the wings generate lift. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Still, while the SAX-40 may never see production, Professor Ann Dowling of Cambridge University predicts a 2030 date for SAX-40 design concepts to be integrated into more traditional commercial-aircraft designs. (howstuffworks.com)
  • The crucial next step towards ensuring the aircraft industry becomes greener is the full electrification of commercial aircraft. (space.com)
  • Primary drivers of new commercial aircraft requirements include increased travel demand - especially in the Middle East , India and China - as well as replacement of obsolete aircraft with new fuel-efficient models. (prnewswire.com)
  • The analysis found that European commercial aircraft producers improved profits by 26.9 percent, although operating margins of 3.5 percent remained well below the operating margins among North American manufacturers of 8.2 percent. (prnewswire.com)
  • The key challenge for the commercial aircraft manufacturers is to de-risk the supply chain by helping suppliers address the capacity and capability requirements of increased rates of production, while lowering overall costs," added Captain. (prnewswire.com)
  • Title : Preventing Spread of Disease on Commercial Aircraft: Guidance for Cabin Crew Corporate Authors(s) : National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.) Division of Global Migration and Quarantine. (cdc.gov)
  • PRECISION AIRCRAFT SOLUTIONS is part of our SpeedNews subscription. (aviationweek.com)
  • Alan Aircraft Services is the U.S.-based distributor for Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. (UBS), a leader in the communication industry, providing tactical air navigation (TACAN) solutions. (nist.gov)
  • An aircraft (PL: aircraft) is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air. (wikipedia.org)
  • Here are resources for everything maintenance - from preventive maintenance that an aircraft owner can do, himself, to required aircraft inspections. (aopa.org)
  • Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aircraft. (merriam-webster.com)
  • Designed for the ruggedness and reliability crucial for flying in remote areas, the Safari is powered by a Lycoming O-360 180 Hp aircraft engine, maintaining the highly trustworthy flying abilities of this classic design. (aircraftspruce.com)
  • The goal of this three-day, classified symposium is to foster technical dialogue and exchange of information on aircraft survivability topics such as design, operational experience, threats current and future, reliability, maintenance, and testing of aircraft survivability technologies. (ndia.org)
  • Prognostic and health management (PHM) plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft systems. (bvsalud.org)
  • A Sentinel aircraft from No 5 (Army Cooperation) Squadron has deployed in support of French military operations in Mali. (globalsecurity.org)
  • That made it possible to automatically formulate detailed recommendations for Army aircraft maintainers to follow. (ibm.com)
  • The principal aircraft performing that role for the Army today is the RC-12X, a heavily modified Beechcraft turboprop that is configured mainly for collecting signals intelligence from terrorists and insurgents. (forbes.com)
  • Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). (thomasnet.com)
  • Hamburg - SkyMax brings innovations into the aircraft cabin. (thomasnet.com)
  • Job Responsibilities: · Designing repairs of mechanical aircraft parts. (collegegrad.com)
  • Sanctions have already cut off the supply of most aircraft and parts to Russia and forced its carriers to cancel many international flights for fear their aircraft will be seized by foreign lessors or banks. (rte.ie)
  • This document provides recommended practices for the design, development, and verification testing of aircraft nosewheel steering (NWS) systems. (sae.org)
  • USB Aircraft Speaker is a new innovative design. (brando.com.hk)
  • In the standard aircraft design, the position of the engines -- mounted underneath the wings -- means engine noise gets reflected downward. (howstuffworks.com)
  • He notes that a link between aircraft noise and stroke, seen in the Hansell et al paper, "is new and fits with associations between aircraft noise and hypertension and between road traffic noise and death from stroke. (medscape.com)
  • MAINZ, GERMANY - An updated evidence review strengthens the concept that exposure to environmental noise from road traffic and aircraft may increase the risk for heart disease and gets at the potential underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms. (medscape.com)
  • But the houses must be insulated against aircraft noise and sales contracts must include warnings. (abc.net.au)
  • Aircraft Noise Ombudsman Ron Brent says the solution meets the needs of both parties. (abc.net.au)
  • If it's right on the fence it's pretty hard for someone to argue that they didn't know there was going to be aircraft noise, but when it's even just one or two kilometres away it's very easy to misunderstand what the noise consequences will be. (abc.net.au)
  • For me that's the most important part about aircraft noise, as Aircraft Noise Ombudsman I can't stop aircraft noise. (abc.net.au)
  • What I hope to see in the future is clearer, better, more honest information about aircraft noise and in this sort of situation that's exactly what we're getting. (abc.net.au)
  • previously, aircraft noise , as well as other " sound pollutants ," has been linked to hypertension . (medscape.com)
  • Their paper linked daytime and nighttime aircraft noise and hospital visits for stroke , coronary heart disease , and cardiovascular disease by comparing residents in the noisiest areas with those living farther from the airport. (medscape.com)
  • Importantly, note the authors, the effects were particularly marked at the highest levels of aircraft noise (above the 90th percentile for noise exposure) suggesting a threshold effect above 55 dB. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Aircraft Noise and CVD: Two New Studies Bolster Link - Medscape - Oct 09, 2013. (medscape.com)
  • New, in particular, are studies demonstrating that even one night of aircraft noise exposure can cause vascular (endothelial) dysfunction in healthy subjects," said Münzel. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, the authors say a transcriptome analysis of aortic tissues from animals exposed to aircraft noise revealed changes in the expression of genes responsible for the regulation of vascular function, vascular remodeling, and cell death. (medscape.com)
  • Russia has published a draft law that could prevent its airlines returning leased aircraft, including some owned by Irish companies, raising the stakes in a showdown with Western finance over $10 billion of jets. (rte.ie)
  • The centerpiece of this effort is a plan to replace aged propeller-driven recon aircraft with commercially-derived jets offering greater reach, endurance and survivability. (forbes.com)
  • Aerodynamic lift involving wings is the most common, with fixed-wing aircraft being kept in the air by the forward movement of wings, and rotorcraft by spinning wing-shaped rotors sometimes called "rotary wings. (wikipedia.org)
  • She is a private pilot, certificated aircraft dispatcher, and graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. (avweb.com)
  • Woodland and a passenger walked away from the wrecked aircraft without injury, according to both the company and the Oconee County Emergency Services, the latter which posted a photo of the wreckage and a brief synopsis on Facebook . (aopa.org)
  • Considering the average service-life of passenger and freight aircraft are around 21 and 33 years respectively, even if all new aircraft manufactured from tomorrow were fully electric, the transition away from fossil-fuelled aircraft would take two to three decades. (space.com)
  • Leasing contracts are denominated in U.S. dollars, the currency in which the mainly Ireland-based leasing industry usually borrows money and pays for aircraft. (rte.ie)
  • What they are suggesting is breaking terms of contracts for all the aircraft," Pieniazek said. (rte.ie)
  • With the training supported by Purdue MEP and funded by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, Alan Aircraft Services is progressing to bid on DOD large engine overhaul contracts. (nist.gov)
  • At this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, the company is presenting some interesting innovations: These include the optimised, fully-automated beverages trolley Sky-Tender, the new G.skyGlass for out-fitting aircraft cabins and the electronic cigarette Fumidus. (thomasnet.com)
  • Every country, even those not party to the Chicago Convention, has an NAA [ clarification needed ] whose functions include the registration of civil aircraft . (wikipedia.org)
  • BISCO-® materials on display include the A2 Sound Barrier material, BF-1000 premium carpet padding, and the next generation development aircraft seating foam. (thomasnet.com)
  • Aircraft may be classified by different criteria, such as lift type, aircraft propulsion (if any), usage and others. (wikipedia.org)
  • Small hot-air balloons, called sky lanterns, were first invented in ancient China prior to the 3rd century BC and used primarily in cultural celebrations, and were only the second type of aircraft to fly, the first being kites, which were first invented in ancient China over two thousand years ago (see Han Dynasty). (wikipedia.org)
  • Most nations' military aircraft typically use tail codes and serial numbers. (wikipedia.org)
  • [4] Military aircraft most often are not assigned civil registration codes. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, government-owned non-military civil aircraft (for example, aircraft of the United States Department of Homeland Security) are assigned civil registrations. (wikipedia.org)
  • The news agency also reported that the Lebanese military was at the site of the crash examining in the remains of the aircraft in an attempt to identify its origins. (ynetnews.com)
  • From the perspective that counts the most-that of military leaders sending aircraft with soldiers into forward operating areas-readiness means that when the chips are down, the equipment will perform. (ibm.com)
  • KARMA simulates the extent to which a tanker force can aerially refuel combat aircraft in a denied environment. (rand.org)
  • While aircraft have been used for battlefield observation since the First World War, up through the 1950s this mission was generally performed by standard combat aircraft modified to carry cameras, or light utility aircraft with observers carrying binoculars to survey the terrain. (faqs.org)
  • Also critical are the costs of supporting the next generation of combat aircraft, some of which are expected to be in service more than 50 years. (ibm.com)
  • The first attempt on 12 December was scrubbed due to issues with the hydraulic system responsible for separating the Pegasus rocket from the launch aircraft. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fuel tankering is carrying excess fuel on an aircraft when flying from origins where fuel is less expensive than at the destination. (rand.org)
  • AOPA Insurance Services offers a choice of quality, comprehensive insurance policies from "A" rated companies with coverage options to fit all your aircraft insurance needs. (aopa.org)
  • Alan Aircraft Services would not have been able to fund the required training without this financial support. (nist.gov)
  • The analysis found that aircraft production levels in 2013 were 31 percent higher than 2010 and were more than twice the production levels experienced 10 years ago. (prnewswire.com)
  • SAE AeroConnect Challenge universities will think critically about emerging technology issues relevant to connected aircraft industry. (sae.org)
  • In November 2006, armed with a sleek proof-of-concept model called SAX-40 and all of the computer-generated statistics to prove the viability of near-silence to a room full of scientists, industry representatives and generally important people, the Silent Aircraft Initiative finds itself in a world with a slightly shifted perspective. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Even though a biofuel-kerosene jet fuel blend was certified in 2009 , the aircraft industry is in no hurry to implement change. (space.com)
  • Company perks We are looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technician to join our team. (collegegrad.com)
  • Just Aircraft issued a statement Aug. 8 announcing the Aug. 2 crash landing (described by the company as an emergency landing) of a SuperSTOL. (aopa.org)
  • Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. (aero-expo.com)
  • An aircraft registration is a code unique to a single aircraft, required by international convention to be marked on the exterior of every civil aircraft. (wikipedia.org)
  • The first use of aircraft registrations was based on the radio callsigns allocated at the London International Radiotelegraphic Conference in 1913. (wikipedia.org)