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NASA seeks small satellite technologies, aims to increase spacecraft capabilitiesWASHINGTON, 6 Feb. 2012. NASA officials overseeing the Edison Small Satellite Demonstration Program have issued a broad agency announcement (BAA) seeking low-cost, flight demonstration proposals for small satellite technology. The solicitation is limited to demonstrations of communications systems for small satellites, proximity operations with small satellites, and propulsion systems for CubeSat-scale satellites. The goal is to increase the technical capabilities and range of uses for the emerging category of spacecraft. |
Scientists test private optical space telescope to be launched to the Moon, deliver astronomical images from the lunar surface
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ETC delivers final GL-6000 subassembly, a cockpit capsule with rotating gimbals, for advanced training and research device installation at Wright-Patterson
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Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer tours U.S., flies at Randolph Air Force Base, offers glimpse into next-generation flight training
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Battelle engineers, researchers developing anti-icing system, heatable paint using carbon nanotubesCOLUMBUS, Ohio, 27 Oct. 2011. Battelle experts are developing anti-icing technology that incorporates carbon nanotubes. Battelle's heatable paint is lighter and uses less power than traditional aircraft ice-protection systems, and is applied to even curved surfaces via simple painting methods. Carbon nanotubes are dispersed into a coating that goes on with the plane's standard paint, which then can be heated using available on-board power, according to a representative. |
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines modernizes pilot and simulator planning with Quintiq technologyRADNOR, Pa., 24 Oct. 2011. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) managers needed a new pilot training and simulation system to replace legacy equipment that is no longer compliant with the KLM information technology (IT) standards. They found their solution--advanced pilot transition, vacation, and simulator planning system--at Quintiq in Radnor, Pa. |
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ATP purchases Piper Seminole advanced training aircraft with Garmin G500 glass cockpit avionicsLAS VEGAS, 12 Oct. 2011. Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) signed an agreement with Piper Aircraft Inc. for up to 30 Piper Seminoles, valued at $18 million. Piper and ATP jointly announced the transaction at the 2011 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention. ATP, specializing in airline pilot training and pilot career development, will initially purchase a fleet of 10 Piper Seminole multi-engine, piston-powered advanced training aircraft for delivery in 2012. |
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Lockheed Martin officials announce 540-person reduction in Aeronautics business staffFORT WORTH, Texas, 27 Sept. 2011. Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) officials announced plans to improve operational efficiency and reduce the company staff by roughly 540 positions across its Aeronautics business division. The company currently employs more than 28,000 at its principal Aeronautics sites in Fort Worth, Texas; Marietta, Ga.; and Palmdale, Calif.; as well as six smaller locations. The larger sites will see the greatest reductions, and affected employees are expected to depart the company by the end of the year. |
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Lockheed Martin to provide training services for the U.S. Air Force C-5 program
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Pakistan Air Force to acquire L-3 Link Simulation & Training F-16 Aircrew Training Devices for pilot trainingARLINGTON, Texas, 24 Aug. 2011. L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) won a contract to build and deliver to the Pakistan Air Force two of its F-16C Block 52 Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs). The company’s simulators are scheduled to be installed and networked at the PAF’s Shahbaz Air Base in 2013. Pakistan Air Force personnel will use the F-16C Block 52 ATDs to support new pilot, pilot conversion, and advanced skills training. |
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Aeroflot and China Southern airlines purchase flight simulators from CAE
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Baltic Aviation Academy and CAE provide type-rating flight training for Eastern European airlines
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Model-based design uses COTS tools for unmanned aerial systems development
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First F-35 jet for pilot training arrives at Eglin AFB
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CAE wins Army, Navy, and Air Force simulation contracts
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Sikorsky to build Black Hawk helicopter training center in Colombia
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Agreement reached on controller fatigue solutions between FAA and NATCA
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Flight simulator software -- Prepar3D – from Lockheed Martin to be used at National Flight Academy
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787 pilot training completed by ANA crews
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More C-130 avionics and training contracts announcedOKLAHOMA CITY, 4 June 2011. The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] contracts for two additional C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) kits as well as two Aircrew Training System devices. |
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