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Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) and General Aviation

Posted on November 4, 2009 by av8er

The other day I wrote about how the JDPO is working hard to design the future of aviation, and how the NextGen is going to address the issues related to the safety, capacity and efficiency of the national airspace system while providing a flexible, expandable platform to accommodate future air traffic growth. You can read my article on NextGen Air Transportation System by clicking here.

The more I am learning about this, the more I worry about that who is going to fix all these avionics when they break down. There is already an extreme shortage of aviation mechanics, and these guys are not even trained to repair avionics! And to be able to repair avionics, one doesn’t even have to be an aircraft or aviation mechanic. Continue reading →

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Boeing C-17 Globemaster or Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

Posted on October 5, 2009 by av8er

Recently, the US government has decided to discontinue placing any further orders for the C -17 Globemaster III aircraft. However the competition, C-5 Galaxy aircraft are to be ordered instead. When I heard about this, it really got my attention … Continue reading →

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C-5M Super Galaxy Sets 41 World Records

Posted on October 5, 2009 by iflyasa

A joint U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin flight crew flying a C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport claimed 41 world aeronautical records in one flight on September 13. The flight from Dover AFB broke eight existing world marks and established … Continue reading →

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Lockheed Martin releases photos of Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory (AML)

Posted on August 29, 2009 by av8er

Lockheed Martin recently released photos showing the inside of their new Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory (AML). The Lockheed Martin AML is based on the Gulfstream III business jet and will be used “to tailor advanced sensor combinations to resolve specific military, … Continue reading →

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