Subject: January 30, 2023 – 25 speed records achieved by Gulfstream G700 jets
25 speed records achieved by Gulfstream G700 jets | T-54A set to replace Navy’s Pegasus trainers | Are all FBO service fees posted online at your nearest airport?
The two production Gulfstream G700 ultra-long-range jets that embarked on a world tour set 25 records for speed during 180 hours of flight time that spanned more than 20 countries, pending verification by the National Aeronautic Association and Federation Aeronautique Internationale. The G700 aircraft is expected to attain certification by the Federal Aviation Administration this summer.
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Textron Aviation has received an initial order of 10 T-54As from US Naval Air Systems Command under a program to replace T-44C Pegasus aircraft. The potential value of this contract is $677.2 million.
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Ocean County Airport in Berkeley Township, N.J., has finished a six-month project to rehabilitate the apron that entailed paving, crack and drainage repairs and pavement markings. The $3.5 million project was funded mainly by Federal Aviation Administration grants.
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Stratolaunch has partnered with Purdue University to accelerate hypersonic aircraft development using the university’s test facilities combined with Stratolaunch’s rapid prototyping technology. "Reducing development and test timelines of hypersonic vehicles is paramount to achieving critical leap-ahead technologies," said CEO Zachary Krevor.
Hear how New York-based pilot Bruno Brasileiro shares his flying adventures in a Grumman AA-5A Cheetah on social media as @fly_with_bruno while enjoying general aviation. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online, or watch it on YouTube.
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Construction has started for Boom Supersonic’s Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, N.C., with plans to hire 2,400-plus workers in the next decade. Boom’s manufacturing activity is expected to bring tens of billions in economic activity to the state.
Patient Airlift Services offers medical and compassion flights at no cost to patients and veterans, calling on a volunteer corps of more than 600 pilots — with room for more.
Dr. Susan Northrup has had a successful first two years as federal air surgeon, earning the respect of fellow pilots. So, when a blogger called for her ouster, advocates sprang to her defense.
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