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Space Laser Reveals Boom-and-Bust Cycle of Polar Ocean Plants
A new study using a NASA satellite instrument orbiting Earth has found that small, environmental changes in polar food webs significantly influence the boom-and-bust, or peak and decline, cycles of phytoplankton. These findings will supply important data for ecosystem management, commercial fisheries and our understanding of the interactions between Earth’s climate and key ocean ecosystems.…
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CFM LEAP-1C integrated propulsion system achieves joint EASA / FAA certification
CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1C integrated propulsion system was today simultaneously awarded Type Certificates by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for entry into commercial service on the COMAC C919 aircraft. CFM is unique in that it is the only engine manufacturer to gain dual…
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ICAO assists Thailand with safety oversight audit finding
“Thailand is a leader in a number of areas of sustainable development in the Asia and Pacific (APAC) Region, and its international tourism growth strongly relies on its effective oversight of safe and secure global air transport connectivity,” Dr. Liu commented during a recent visit to the State. Reiterating his Government’s commitment to ensure ICAO-compliant…
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90% Of Ryanair Flights On-Time In November
Ryanair, Europe’s favourite airline, today (20 Dec) released its November customer service statistics, which confirm that Ryanair remains Europe’s No 1 customer service airline with: 90% of almost 50,000 flights in November arriving on-time (down slightly due to bad weather) Less than 1.5 complaints per 1,000 customers Less than 1 bag complaint per 5,000 customers…
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China’s AC352 completes first flight with WZ16 engine
The first flight of the Avicopter AC352, powered with WZ16 engine, took place today in Harbin. The AC352 is a new seven-ton, twin-engine, multi-purpose rotorcraft jointly developed by Avicopter and Airbus Helicopters. The WZ16 met all the performance targets set for this maiden flight. Known in the west as the Ardiden 3C, the engine has…
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GOES-S Acoustics Test
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed assembly of NOAA‘s GOES-S weather satellite and is now beginning critical mechanical and environmental testing of the spacecraft. GOES-S is the second of four next-generation geostationary weather satellites called the GOES-R series, and will provide a major improvement in our nation’s weather observation capabilities leading to more accurate and…
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Island Air Selects Bombardier Q400 Aircraft for Fleet Renewal and Expansion
First of three aircraft will enter into service in early 2017 Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has delivered the first of three Q400 turboprops ordered by Irish leasing company Elix Aviation Capital Limited (“Elix”). The aircraft, which was delivered in a 78-seat configuration, is scheduled to enter service with Hawaii Island Air, Inc.…
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Cobham search and rescue jet takes off for AMSA
Cobham launches first CL-604 jet aircraft to provide a search and rescue service over land and sea. The world’s most technologically advanced civil search-and-rescue aircraft was launched today by Cobham for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The first of four specially-modified Bombardier Challenger CL-604 aircraft commences operations today on the first day of Cobham’s…
