Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were… A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB… Continue reading A true story… Things are not always what they appear.
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Air France Flight 447 Final Report Released
As expected, the French accident investigation bureau has identified problems with the aircraft and human error as the cause of the crash of AF 447 on 1 June 2009. Now, with the findings official, arguments pro and con will no doubt flame up again, not least about the role of proper training, or the lack… Continue reading Air France Flight 447 Final Report Released
Air France and Hungarian water-melons
While Hungarians are being urged by their Minister of Agriculture to buy a few extra pieces of water-melons, thereby helping local growers, French politicians under the leadership of right-wing MP Bernard Carayon are proclaiming: “Air France is Airbus, not Boeing”. Excuse me? Of course this incredible folly is a direct retaliation for the US Air… Continue reading Air France and Hungarian water-melons
Boeing wins $35 billion tanker contract
It looks like the longest running and possibly most controversial procurement process in US Air Force history has finally come to an end with Boeing being awarded the $35 billion contract to build the USAF’s next generation airborne refueling platform. Boeing is basing this on the 767 and the contract has given the 767 line… Continue reading Boeing wins $35 billion tanker contract
Banging on an open door?
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) has just announced that they are launching a specific initiative on flight tracking in oceanic and remote areas. The call for tender (OPTIMI) is meant to select contractor(s) for the performance of a study and flight demonstrations – co-funded for a maximum amount of € 360.000 -aimed at demonstrating the feasibility to implement oceanic tracking… Continue reading Banging on an open door?