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(SUMMARY) "In April 2008, the FAA chartered an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to examine these operational and safety issues and make recommendations on how to proceed with regulating Small UASs. The agency has received the ARC recommendations, and is...

(SUMMARY) Aero Linx: FAI -- HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING All FAI hang gliding and paragliding international championships, competitions and record activities are conducted under the direction of the FAI Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission (CIVL). CIVL...

(SUMMARY) Geosynchronous Orbit Also known as geostationary. An orbit in which an object circles the Earth once every 24 hours, moving at the same speed and direction as the planet's rotation. The object remains nearly stationary above a particular point, as...

(SUMMARY) The 2,400th Airlifter Goes To Cannon AFB, NM The C-130 Hercules program reached a significant milestone last week with the delivery of its 2400th aircraft. The aircraft is an MC-130J Combat Shadow II assigned to U.S. Air Force Special Operations...

(SUMMARY) Airline To Use Aircraft For New Long-Haul Flights The largest low cost carrier from the Philippines is set to become a new A330 operator, following an announcement that it has selected the aircraft for new long haul services. Cebu Pacific (CEB) plans...

(SUMMARY) Use Of UAVs Figures Prominently In The Operations The ACLU says on its blog that it has filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking information on a "targeted killing program" which relies heavily on the use of UAVs. The ACLU...

(SUMMARY) Session Stems From Last Year's NTSB Public Forum On The Issue HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host and moderate a Public Aircraft Industry Workshop on Monday, February 13th at Heli-Expo in Dallas. This meeting is designed to serve as a launching pad...

(SUMMARY) While LAPD Fancies Itself Airspace Regulator The FAA was widely expected to announce revisions in the rules limiting the use of small unmanned aircraft in national airspace by the end of January, but the agency has, without explanation, delayed any...

(SUMMARY) US Navy In Negotiations With Bell, Boeing Bell Helicopter said it was updating its civilian helicopter line as a hedge against maturing military contracts. That move may be coming just in time. The Pentagon reportedly will cut 24 aircraft, worth...

(SUMMARY) GRAIL Satellites Return Unique Images To Earth A camera aboard one of NASA's twin Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) lunar spacecraft has returned its first unique view of the far side of the moon. MoonKAM, or Moon Knowledge Acquired by...

(SUMMARY) Cooperation Agreement Between Sweden And Hungary Extended By A Decade The defence and security company Saab said Monday that Hungary is taking a long-term strategic decision to continue operating Gripen and ensuring the continued development of its...

(SUMMARY) Tensions Return After 1982 War With Argentina Thirty years ago, the British Royal Navy was dispatched to battle an attempt by Argentina to annex the Falkland Islands. The episode is chronicled in the film, "Iron Lady," now playing in theaters. But...

(SMART SUMMARY) Specific numbers trim 5,100 guardsmen, 3,900 active-duty members and 899 reservists.The Air Force Times has reported that the Air Force does not intend "to employ involuntary cuts in the active force to reach that goal."

(SMART SUMMARY) As part of its bankruptcy reorganization, American Airlines could announce plans next week to lay off more than 13,000 workers and eliminate pension plans, and at least one analyst warns the actions could lead to the end of the airline.

(SUMMARY) NY Senator Tried To Add Altitude Restrictions To FAA Reauthorization A provision to regulate helicopter routes and address noise issues over populated areas in Long Island New York, championed by New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer, and...