Monthly Archives: October 2011

Avian Flight Data Inform Aircraft Safety Plans

Birds are a significant threat to aviation safety, particularly for small civilian aircraft and at local and regional airports. Large species are particularly problematic because they are heavy, have a limited ability to maneuver away …

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Shrinking Military Aircraft Fleets – Aviation Week

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First flight of X-47B unmanned aircraft demonstrator in cruise mode

Tthe Northrop Grumman-built U.S. Navy X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) aircraft achieved another milestone on September 30 …

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MWR : Hesston aviation looks to roots

Aviation has had a home at Hesston College for 41 years, and during the college's homecoming celebration Sept. 23-25, a panel of former employees told its story. Former Hesston College President Laban Peachey …

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Aviation Safety is a Team Sport | Sustainable Business Forum

Prior to January 15, 2009, one of the things of which I was most professionally proud was my involvement in making aviation safer.

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Honda Aircraft Company to Build New HondaJet Aircraft …

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 10, 2011 – Honda Aircraft Company, along with senior officials from the State of North Carolina and the Greensboro Economic Development Alliance, today announced Honda's selection of …

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AOPA Online: Business aviation defended by supporters

Industry and political leaders defended business aviation at the National Business Aviation Association annual convention in Las Vegas Oct. 10. Much of the blame for the uncertainty, economic woes aside, was aimed at the …

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Business aviation moving ahead despite challenges | Wichita Eagle

LAS VEGAS — Wichita business jetmakers, suppliers and others involved in the city's aviation industry are heading to Las Vegas this week for the world's largest business aviation show.

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