ViaSat C-130 Aircraft Hatch-Mount Satellite Antenna for Broadband Ku-band Communications Passes Certification Testing
ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has delivered a hatch-mounted Ku-band satcom antenna for C-130 aircraft that has received air worthiness certification from U.S. Air Force authorities at Warner Robbins Air Force Base. The hatch mounted antenna enables configuration of aircraft for 2-way broadband communication access to terrestrial services and the GIG without any permanent modifications. Within minutes, ground crews can configure the aircraft for a specific mission, and then easily return the plane to normal transport configuration when the mission is complete. The newly-certified antenna enables use of an airborne satcom system to access wide area Department of Defense SIPRNet and NIPRNet networks at data rates up to 10 Mbps inbound and 512 kbps...
Ultimate Airplane Themed Games & Activities for your Childs Birthday Party
Are you looking for the Ultimate Airplane Themed Party Games and Activities? Well stop looking because they are right here..
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC Reports its First Quarter 2008 Results
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC (HBAC) reported continued strong market acceptance and demand for its products, resulting in net bookings of $1.1 billion during the three months ending March 30, 2008. This continued strong order activity resulted in a record backlog of $6.8 billion.
Hawker Beechcraft Reports 2007 Aircraft Deliveries
Increasing Rates of Climb in Fighter Aircraft Like the New Joint force Strike Fighter
We know from studying aircraft like the F-8 Crusader, in which my dad had the fortunate to fly while in the US Navy stationed in Puerto Rico, that when the wind was tilted upward on the aircraft that it had a lower takeoff speed and much higher initial rates of climb. At which point the wing came back to position and it was a pencil shaped rocket with wings.
Sport Aviation and Jet Aircraft
Do you want a little business jet with a lot of power? Well hold on, as we are almost here. There are many new little Biz Jets about to come to the market place.
Providing Security for the World's Largest Aircraft: The Airbus A380 Global Security Associates Will Run Security Operations for the Airbus A380
Global Security Associates, LLC, has been chosen to provide the security for the much anticipated arrival of the world's largest aircraft to Dulles Airport. The event will be attended by numerous dignitaries and heads-of-state when it arrives in the Washington, D.C. area.
Michigan Aviators Learn About Airplane Ownership
Benz Aviation in Ionia, MI will host an informative evening seminar this Thursday, May 25th at 5:30 p.m. Titled, "The Seven Steps to Aircraft Ownership" the participants will learn how to purchase an airplane. "It's not really that difficult." remarked Pat Redmond who will speak at the event on Thursday. "There are just a few tips and tricks to ensure that the process of becoming an airplane owner is headache free."
Ritz-Carlton Orlando to Host Display of World?s Most Exotic Cars, Motorcycles, Watercraft and Aircraft
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Resort will play host to a gathering of the world¹s most exotic cars, motorcycles and watercraft on Sunday, November 4th. In addition to the collection of rare and exotic vehicles, luxury lifestyle companies will also participate.
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Airbus to Build $600 Million Aircraft Manufacturing Plant in US

Airbus has announced that it will build a $600 million aircraft manufacturing plant in Mobile Alabama. This is significant news and will open doors to US based commercial airlines to buy more Airbus Aircraft in the future. Alabama is quite good at attracting manufacturing facilities such as Mercedes, Nissan and other automobile manufacturers and is known for their tax incentives and pro-business stance. It is not surprising that Airbus picked Alabama. The Boeing Company has some heavy competition with Airbus in the commercial aviation sector and the future of commercial aviation both in passenger aircraft and cargo or freighters looks bright. The plant is slated to come online and provide many jobs for Alabama residents. Some such as myself feel Mobile is problematic due to Hurricane Season weather although this is a calculated risk for the company in any given season. With most of the other major cities in Alabama having large manufacturing plants such as the Mercedes plant in Tuscaloosa and the large auto manufacturing plants in Montgomery and Birmingham it does make sense that Mobile would be next on the list to get some economical development juice from the state. Mobile Alabama is growing nice and has been moving forward with new housing tracts, retail centers, tourist destination locations and a growing and vibrant middle class. It is all good and good for Mobile. Think on the global competitiveness of the commercial aviation sector. "Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs
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