Monthly Archives: August 2010

Yingling first to get FAA nod for Skycatcher inspections …

Yingling Aviation has become the first facility in the world approved by the FAA to maintain, inspect, and alter the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. The authority was added to Yingling’s Part 145 Repair Station Operations Specifications last …

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Spitfire flypast Hoylake RNLI

Mellowcat69 posted a photo: 70th anniversary celebration of Battle of Britain WW2

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Spitfire flypast Hoylake RNLI

Aviation » Blog Archive » Aviation Schools Train Pilots to Fly

Aviation training (pilot training, flight school) involves a rigorous undertaking of all things that affect aviation : aerodynamics, geography, mechanics, weather, and environmental conditions. Aviation training takes many hours of …

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Officials seek nominations for civilian awards

Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2011 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employees of the Year Award. Each year, AFA officials recognize four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding …

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Gunpoint Detainment Prompts NBAA Call For Aircraft Registration Data Review

Washington, D.C., August 30, 2010 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today responded to yesterday’s reported gun-point detainment of two industry figures by calling for a review of the government’s process for obtaining, using and sharing aircraft registration information.

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More unmanned aircraft flights patrolling the Mexican border

PHOENIX (AP) – Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano says unmanned aircraft flights patrolling the Mexican border in east Texas will begin Wednesday in a bid to seek out smuggling activities and improve border security.

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Dr. Condoleezza Rice receives 2009 TD White Award

26, 2010, for her contributions to national security and defense during her career as a professor, presidential adviser, diplomat, author and national security expert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans) …

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Plans to build Thorpedo LSAs in China progress | General Aviation News

Dallas-based IndUS Aviation continues to move forward with plans to move production of the Thorpedo Light Sport Aircraft to the new LuYangHu General Aviation Development Zone in Weinan, China. Parts and support for the Thorpedo SLSA …

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Troubled Saudi airline lays off staff | INTERNATIONAL AVIATION NEWS

RIYADH – Troubled low-cost Saudi carrier Sama on Saturday told its staff that most of them will have to be laid off immediately after talks with the government.

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2010 Air Force Falcons Season Preview: Will This Be The Year …

8 months ago: Air Force seniors John Falgout (45), Luke Hyder (9), Josh Cousins (87), and Brandon Geyer (98) celebrate with their 47-20 win over Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. …

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