Tag: Aerospace and Aviation

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The NGPA is thrilled to announce another captivating series of events set to take place in the sunny city of Palm Springs. The NGPA Palm Springs Events will encompass a wide range of activities, including a career fair, industry expo, networking socials, a weekend fly-in, member socials, hiring sessions, and LGBTQ+ advocacy breakout sessions.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing proudly presents "Sustainability in the Air: The Innovators Helping the Aviation Industry Take Climate Action" (ISBN: 978-1-956955-80-4 [ebook]; 978-1-956955-81-1 [paperback]), co-authored by Shashank Nigam and Dirk Singer, respectively the Founder & CEO and the Head of Sustainability of aviation consulting firm SimpliFlying.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Aero XR Solutions "AXR" a prime contract position on the highly coveted Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) 10-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract in the Unrestricted Pool. AXR Solutions, a dynamic joint venture between Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light company, and Specular Theory, is providing the USAF with unparalleled products and support.

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the NGPA proudly announces the opening of their most generous scholarship offering in the organization's history. This year NGPA celebrates a momentous milestone: 25 years of scholarships. NGPA is offering over $500,000 in scholarship dollars to their membership this year!

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., March 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The NGPA strongly condemns Sen. Cruz's transphobic statement. Safety of flight is threatened by statements like Sen. Cruz'. NGPA recognizes that inclusivity and CRM are fundamental safety of flight issues. When pilots and aviation professionals across disciplines are unable to bring their whole selves to work, CRM breaks down, and so does safety.

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Airlines, Inc. in Dulles, VA, has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). United Airlines Airport Operations at Dulles International Airport is one of 37 current participants in the STAR program of public/private sector worksites to achieve and retain this recognition.

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Feb. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director of NGPA starting on February 8, 2023.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. and ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Jan. 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NGPA - one of the largest pilot hiring career expo events in the United States - is coming to Palm Springs, CA on February 9, 2023. The two-day NGPA Industry Expo Presented by United Airlines will bring together over 100 exhibitors, including major airlines, to meet with job seekers and discuss career opportunities in the aviation industry.

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chartright Air Group has announced that it has added two new Cessna aircraft, a Citation X and Citation Excel. The Cessna Citation X will be based at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Manufactured by Cessna, the aircraft has a range of 3,000 nm and a cruise speed of 525 knots, making it the fastest cross-continental private jet in the world.

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Dec. 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes is set to exhibit during the annual National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) networking event. The 2022 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo is taking place December 5 through 8 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. ViewTech Sales Consultant, Evan Miller, will have both VJ-3 and the brand new VJ-4 video borescopes on display for Ag Aviation Expo attendees at booth 429 during exhibit hall hours.

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Oct. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beginning October 18, NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) will be taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. For 75 years the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has been representing the business aviation community and its members. This year ViewTech Borescopes will be one of more than 700 exhibitors and among thousands of attendees that will gather for three of the most important days annually for the aviation industry.

TRAVERSE City, Mich., Sept. 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 2022 Hercules Orion Conference (HOC) is scheduled to take place October 17 through 20 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. Attendees are scheduled to be briefed on operational, technical, and maintenance topics on various Hercules and Orion aircraft, including the C-130B-J, L-100, LM-100J, P-3, and CP-140.

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chartright Air Group today announced the successful installation of the first Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite in a Canadian aircraft. The Pro Line Fusion avionics suite provides enhanced efficiency, reliability, and safety.

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Sept. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Education and awareness are critical to the mission of the NGPA; this is why the NGPA is eager to announce our fourth Aviation Inclusion Summit. This event will take place November 1-3, 2022, in Washington, D.C. This event targets leaders in today's robust aviation industry with aspirations of heightening diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. In addition, it aims to arm attendees with the right tools to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all.

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Manassas, Virginia has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

RICHMOND, Va., June 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raytheon Chesapeake Depot in Chesapeake, Virginia has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the NGPA is proud to announce the opening of its most comprehensive scholarship offering in the organization's history. NGPA is excited to announce that this year the organization is providing over $300,000 in scholarship dollars, which is doubled from 2021. This is possible due to the generosity of NGPA's members and sponsors.

TRAVERSE City, Mich., May 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2013 ViewTech Borescopes has been an exhibitor at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Maintenance Conference. With the 2022 NBAA event taking place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, ViewTech will be exhibiting at booth 438 Tuesday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 5.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., April 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes announced they are returning to exhibit for the 10th time during MRO Americas Aviation Week and will be located at booth #908. Since 2012, ViewTech's articulating video borescopes have been on display during the largest aviation MRO event in the world and this year will be in the company of more than 800 other exhibitors, including StandardAero, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Honeywell.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. and VALPARAISO, Fla., April 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WaveLink, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Huntsville, Alabama, has been awarded a $46 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force. Specializing in Aviation and Missile Defense programs, WaveLink, Inc. will perform work related to digital and model-based systems engineering, agile processes, open systems architecture, weapons, and enterprise analytics to benefit the Air Force and Eglin AFB.