Content Archive: September 2015

Aircraft

TR-X: The Skunk Works Studies A New High-Altitude Jet

Lockheed Martin is spending company funds on a U-2 replacement that could be multi-mission.
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Accidents

Search Continues for Hawker 700 Missing in Africa

The aircraft and its seven passengers are still missing in Senegal.
ATC

FAA Addresses Limited Aviation Weather Reporting

The FAA will take over certifcation and inspection of LAWRS from the National Weather Service.
ATC

Flight Watch Services Consolidated, Now on 122.2 MHz

Both Flight Watch and Hi-Watch will be available on frequency 122.2, effective September 24.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leasing-Avia Joins Team To Convert Six Tu-204-300s to VIP Transports

Project is an outgrowth of two conversions built for President Putin and his ministers.
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ATC

FAA Publishes Notam for Pope’s Visit to Philly

TFRs apply to New York and Washington Center.
Aircraft

Kuwait Agrees To Buy 28 Eurofighter Typhoons

Kuwait is to get a mix of single- and twin-seat versions of the Eurofighter Typhoon
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Book Review: Floatplane Odyssey Documents Record-breaking Flight

Although not recognized by officials, Tom Casey’s floatplane flight around the world was truly a record-breaking adventure.
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Aircraft

Unhappy Australia Joins Study of Tiger Attack Helicopter Upgrade

Army hopes its 22 Tigers will be more reliable and less expensive to operate after a planned mid-life update.
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Accidents

Investigators Eye Uncontained Engine Failure in BA Fire Probe

Pieces of high-pressure compressor found on runway
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