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CR929 windtunnel tests focus on twinjet’s wing-tip configuration

Aerodynamic analysis of the Chinese-Russian long-haul CRAIC CR929 twinjet is progressing, with windtunnel tests to examine wing designs for the type. Models of the CR929 have undergone windtunnel testing at the Moscow Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute, with previous studies looking at...

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Vietnam mulls airspace permission for 737 Max

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) is proposing to allow the Boeing 737 Max transit through the country’s airspace, paving the way for a possible lifting of the aircraft’s grounding. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) is proposing...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.11.21)

“Today’s flight is another milestone in Dassault history, made all the more satisfying by the remarkable efforts of the entire Dassault organization and its partners over the challenging past year. We dedicate today’s achievement to Olivier Dassault, who died tragically...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.11.21)

Aero Linx: The European Society of Aerospace Medicine The European Society of Aerospace Medicine was founded in 2006 as an umbrella organisation in the field of Aerospace Medicine. As a pan-European, independent forum, it works to promote the safety and...

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Fatalities as military An-26 crashes near Almaty

Kazakhstan’s government has disclosed that four fatalities resulted from a military Antonov An-26 accident at Almaty on 13 March. Radar contact with the aircraft, operating from the capital Nur-Sultan, was lost at 17:22 according to the country’s ministry of emergency...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.10.21)

Aero Linx: The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) was organized in 1978 to give Arizona’s general aviation community a voice in aviation matters. Our mission remains much the same today as we continue to promote general...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.10.21): Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET)

Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET) In-flight weather advisories issued only to amend the Aviation Surface Forecast, Aviation Cloud Forecast, or area forecast concerning weather phenomena which are of operational interest to all aircraft and potentially hazardous to aircraft having limited capability...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.10.21)

“This tour has without a doubt been the most fulfilling and rewarding of my naval career. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with such a professional team as the Sabrehawks. The instructors, civilians, and contractors do...

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Germany approved to buy five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft to Germany for an estimated cost of $1.77 billion. The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of five...

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Ed Clark to succeed Odisho as head of Boeing 737 programme

Boeing has named Ed Clark, a top executive in Boeing’s aircraft services division, to succeed Walt Odisho as vice-president and general manager of the 737 programme. Boeing has named Ed Clark, a top executive in Boeing’s aircraft services division, to...

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