tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59277486823267228012024-03-19T04:48:34.730-04:00DCNewsroomOver 10 years of news and information. (2010 - 2023)Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.comBlogger1094125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-83015421374070850042024-02-18T20:15:00.002-05:002024-02-18T20:15:42.116-05:00NTSB: Engine trouble caused emergency landing on Virginia highway<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-dUw5K9J2mMP8uVfoCTtNil11QjXu3c2awOAG6MsHXDg-i5LeKJ-e9fHiwoa3WhD_gZ2-lxYz5vCv9uSuMv0S60Bqn-nNVqKQ6VFmZ56sd09PPG-gH-Sa2ocoZ8T5tL7vJ24pk1n6sd3vipPYftfDBi_tTjM1hZq-VtEqKXHWL_xrhsuObqIAJjeh-s/s1275/420431587_768670225296809_5007268418080302861_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1275" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-dUw5K9J2mMP8uVfoCTtNil11QjXu3c2awOAG6MsHXDg-i5LeKJ-e9fHiwoa3WhD_gZ2-lxYz5vCv9uSuMv0S60Bqn-nNVqKQ6VFmZ56sd09PPG-gH-Sa2ocoZ8T5tL7vJ24pk1n6sd3vipPYftfDBi_tTjM1hZq-VtEqKXHWL_xrhsuObqIAJjeh-s/s320/420431587_768670225296809_5007268418080302861_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The National Transportation Safety (NTSB) released a preliminary
report recently detailing the emergency landing of a single-engine Cessna
aircraft on a Virginia highway last month.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">On Jan. 19, a single-engine Cessna 208B (tail number N1983X),
<b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2024/01/single-engine-cessna-caravan-forced-to.html" target="_blank">performed an emergency landing</a></b> soon after departing Washington Dulles
International Airport.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Flight 246, operated by Southern Airways Express, from
Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania departed
from runway 30.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">During the initial climb after takeoff, about 600 feet above
ground level, the flight crew noticed that the standby power light in the
cockpit illuminated. Shortly after that, a sudden, shattering noise and
vibrations came from the engine area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The pilot instructed the copilot to declare an emergency and
initiate procedures to return to Washington Dulles. During the turnback, it
became evident that the engine was unresponsive, and the airplane was rapidly
losing altitude. The pilot decided to land the airplane on Highway 606, near
the perimeter of Washington Dulles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">During the landing, the airplane touched down on the paved
surface of the road and collided with a steel guardrail before coming to a
stop. The flight crew secured the airplane, and the crew and passengers were
met by first responders.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The aircraft was later disassembled and transported to a Southern
Airways Express maintenance facility at Lancaster.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The NTSB continues to investigate the accident.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-70606128698248328332024-02-02T21:04:00.000-05:002024-02-02T21:04:47.702-05:00Town Hall meeting scheduled as proposed Fairfax County casino bill stalls in Richmond<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafgIdBt_N9TV29GEy6HFaQvplYbrBH-ilK8-y1AElL7nCzku4-pzAx5NV8J_IUWjdJrozLf48u8NNvPvlEJ9ZtCVJlGUgZmhxsg-XfPyqsxhe2piPWX7qlB9ufZbZ9wegE4yKTyROHDpq1VYmPx-lZnUVSwm3AELhc98CoOlqB0z3xyh5TG-HJkzmpOo/s1718/Screenshot%202024-02-02%20205845.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1718" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhafgIdBt_N9TV29GEy6HFaQvplYbrBH-ilK8-y1AElL7nCzku4-pzAx5NV8J_IUWjdJrozLf48u8NNvPvlEJ9ZtCVJlGUgZmhxsg-XfPyqsxhe2piPWX7qlB9ufZbZ9wegE4yKTyROHDpq1VYmPx-lZnUVSwm3AELhc98CoOlqB0z3xyh5TG-HJkzmpOo/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-02%20205845.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Virginia Senators, Delegates, and local Fairfax County
supervisors will meet in McLean on Saturday to hold a Town Hall meeting to
field comments and concerns over a proposed casino for the area.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Virginia lawmakers recently introduced Senate Bill 675 (SB
675) that outlines plans for Fairfax County to be eligible to host a casino.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Senator Jennifer Boysko, along with Delegate Rip Sullivan
and Supervisor Jimmy Bierman, will participate in the Town Hall meeting on
Saturday at McLean High School.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">SB 675 says the casino would be located within one-quarter
of a mile of an existing station on the Metro Silver Line, within two miles of
a major shopping destination, and outside of the Interstate 495 Beltway.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">A final vote on SB 675 and a voter referendum to approve the
casino won't happen anytime soon after the Virginia Senate Subcommittee on
Resources voted 4-0 to carry over the bill to the 2025 legislative session
rather than move the bill forward.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert and Hunter Mill District
Supervisor Walter Alcorn were among those who testified in Richmond on Thursday
about the detrimental effect a casino in neighboring Tysons would have on the
entire region.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Opposition to the casino bill is one of the Vienna Town
Council’s top legislative priorities,” Colbert said. “Supervisor Alcorn and I
expressed strong opposition to the legislation today during a Senate Finance
Committee meeting this afternoon, and the bill was tabled for a year for
further study.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">SB 675, introduced by Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Burke), sought to
put a referendum on a future ballot to authorize a casino in Tysons Corner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Vienna Town Councilmembers, residents, and others opposed to
the proposal responded with numerous calls and emails to their representatives
in Richmond.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We are grateful to the Vienna community for signing
petitions and sending emails and letters to the Town Council and Virginia
legislators opposing the casino,” Colbert said. “We are also thankful for the
support we received from our legislative delegation, Del. Holly Seibold
(D-Vienna) and state Sen. Saddam Salim (D-Falls Church).”</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-80871457001793972082024-02-02T12:04:00.001-05:002024-02-02T12:07:01.928-05:00Georgia Senate passes sports betting bill, House vote next<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gK04OPgTrppfoAFClrLLa3AjiiNRjlloShyphenhyphenUjYFC0ZnGgPbVmz1R0D3OFo7sWpdM2e5OdbwAO9Y1i1qAIPXbg-QJ5ddj0knnSRu6I2Asw64B12i81MOaNbzNR1pdNEch5EiHt5mZRrQuD9Xbucpap142CR4NUcCiI9yb9-rwUk4_sRhxt7JY8arv008/s884/Screenshot%202024-02-02%20120028.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="884" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gK04OPgTrppfoAFClrLLa3AjiiNRjlloShyphenhyphenUjYFC0ZnGgPbVmz1R0D3OFo7sWpdM2e5OdbwAO9Y1i1qAIPXbg-QJ5ddj0knnSRu6I2Asw64B12i81MOaNbzNR1pdNEch5EiHt5mZRrQuD9Xbucpap142CR4NUcCiI9yb9-rwUk4_sRhxt7JY8arv008/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-02%20120028.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 386 (SB 386) on Thursday,
a measure designed to regulate and tax sports betting under the oversight of
the Georgia Lottery Commission. Lawmakers say Georgia currently “illegally” bets
nearly $5 billion a year on sports.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The new measure, SB 386, sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon (R –
Gwinnett), will allocate taxes collected from sports betting to student
financial aid programs, including the HOPE college scholarship and Georgia
Pre-K programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dixon applauded the passage of the measure, stating, “In
passing SB 386, we’ve paved the way for responsible and regulated sports
betting in Georgia. As our state evolves, it’s crucial to acknowledge the
existing landscape with neighboring states already engaging in this activity.
With millions in potential revenue, SB 386 ensures that these funds contribute
to the growth of Georgia, supporting essential programs such as the HOPE
scholarship and pre-kindergarten initiatives. By implementing safeguards, like
prohibiting credit card use for betting and providing tools for
self-limitation, we prioritize responsible gambling. The bill’s bipartisan
support exemplifies a united commitment to the well-being of our citizens and
the prosperity of Georgia’s future. SB 386 is more than a legislative
milestone; it’s an investment in education and our economy.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dixon serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on
Education and Youth. He represents the 45th Senate District which includes
portions of Gwinnett and Barrow Counties.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The bill will now be considered by the Georgia House of
Representatives.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-48605730583053361652024-02-02T11:14:00.000-05:002024-02-02T11:14:06.441-05:00EveryMatrix gains access to Pennsylvania online casino market<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1IlPa6viNEhW0AYbAW2EiNb_0lbALG_WbiMD5CbWqv-rn6UFBrk_kbtcx2MRnY3fO4p19fTmWqmq4JXugxK4OGnBLmACP3VJQo8dJan8r1jpeS_qbanKJNu1tRWGE55z3YjWXVl15g7Big9cK1SMxi9WN_yYki4hubheglQ78DURTaxMAPReoAA_zVs/s873/Screenshot%202024-02-02%20110858.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="873" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1IlPa6viNEhW0AYbAW2EiNb_0lbALG_WbiMD5CbWqv-rn6UFBrk_kbtcx2MRnY3fO4p19fTmWqmq4JXugxK4OGnBLmACP3VJQo8dJan8r1jpeS_qbanKJNu1tRWGE55z3YjWXVl15g7Big9cK1SMxi9WN_yYki4hubheglQ78DURTaxMAPReoAA_zVs/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-02%20110858.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">EveryMatrix has obtained approval to operate in Pennsylvania
giving it access to its sixth regulated North American iGaming market.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The technology and content provider has been granted
‘interim authorization’ from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board enabling it
to offer its software and services to licensed operators in the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Malta-based company has more than 300 global customers
with North American licenses and regulatory approvals in all regulated iGaming
states including New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Ontario Canada, and most
recently Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">EveryMatrix delivers iGaming software, solutions, and content
to online casinos and sports betting services. It will soon begin the rollout
of its aggregation services in Pennsylvania via its partnership with betParx
alongside expanding existing live customers such as <a href="https://www.va.betmgm.com/en/mobileportal/invitefriendssignup?invID=1534206" target="_blank"><b>BetMGM</b></a>, </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2021/03/company-profile-rush-street-interactive.html" target="_blank"><b>Rush Street Interactive</b></a>, and <b><a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/r/sb/Kstein1265/US-VA-SB" target="_blank">DraftKings</a>.</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Erik Nyman, President EveryMatrix Americas, said access in the
Keystone State is a great start to 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We will continue to roll out our games portfolio and
aggregation services to fill both the content gap while also adding rich bonus
and gamification features that will be completely new to the U.S. market,” Nyman
said in a company press release. “This will significantly boost our customers’
portfolios with proven, localized revenue-generating titles.”</span></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-4061997079516619372024-01-21T16:26:00.002-05:002024-01-21T16:26:56.214-05:00Union responds to NetJets letter on pilot behavior<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdzKtPrlf21ymqluxD5stF6J2NnNtrdx1fC6On_2Oa9eLV94cFmOkP8obweNnTkiibRbF6MEABIoIAf5YGVtTD_MyaJWBhRO6qFSDid4ZEqOFoDgHjZnskNY6ux8U-1iVJ1InRxWpZL9O4FHluwYNzuIt0izEBKkeNKfmBLDDJ4n9vyVcJypVjrUOnEE/s774/Screenshot%202024-01-21%20162454.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="774" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdzKtPrlf21ymqluxD5stF6J2NnNtrdx1fC6On_2Oa9eLV94cFmOkP8obweNnTkiibRbF6MEABIoIAf5YGVtTD_MyaJWBhRO6qFSDid4ZEqOFoDgHjZnskNY6ux8U-1iVJ1InRxWpZL9O4FHluwYNzuIt0izEBKkeNKfmBLDDJ4n9vyVcJypVjrUOnEE/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-21%20162454.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">An independent labor union representing the 3,200-plus
pilots who fly for <b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/09/netjets-agrees-to-purchase-up-to-1500.html" target="_blank">NetJets</a></b>, received a letter from the company’s counsel
alleging that the union had condoned or encouraged pilots to engage in a work
slowdown to negatively impact their operations. The NetJets Association of
Shared Aircraft Pilots reported receiving the letter from NetJets on Friday.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">NetJets Aviation Inc. is a provider of luxury private air
transportation. The company is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire
Hathaway.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">NetJets has alleged pilots were
"spiking" fatigue rates, increasing the frequency of documenting
maintenance issues on aircraft, and refusing to voluntarily extend their duty
days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The pilot’s union, NJASAP, says NetJets failed to provide
any evidence to substantiate their claims.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">NetJets attorneys demanded the union take disciplinary
action, up to and including imposing financial penalties, against any pilots who
engaged in such behavior.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“The company issued this demand while, once again, failing
to identify a single pilot who engaged in any of the alleged conduct,”
NJASAP said in a press release. The union adamantly denies it engaged in any
effort to slow down NetJets operations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We have issued a communication to our members to cease and
desist any individual efforts to do so," NJASAP President Capt. Pedro
Leroux said. "We view NetJets' letter and threats as its latest
attempt to censor NJASAP's ability to communicate with its members about
important matters that affect flight crew and owner and customer safety."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Leroux went on to emphasize that NJASAP will vigorously
defend itself against all allegations and will not be intimidated in its
efforts to effectively represent the membership's interests.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-64128578663460315832024-01-19T16:42:00.001-05:002024-01-19T16:42:47.601-05:00Single-engine Cessna Caravan forced to land on Virginia road<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnyZyvzvfw3r6e6HgvzDZnw5NeIp6QHpjFoT95lmqYZgZNEKITev_nC3MC4DN-U-BQb6E2cKqdmPZh7SwsGs3T-t1h6BDGqYQWXCBaozSbXGPyojDoaE_T4fNhLFopqzo5_uGhHKhjhV8FJc08xSCcAYfp-LU4OpuUX4SeDiZjToSq95AAf62j0xg3Vc/s1275/420431587_768670225296809_5007268418080302861_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1275" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnyZyvzvfw3r6e6HgvzDZnw5NeIp6QHpjFoT95lmqYZgZNEKITev_nC3MC4DN-U-BQb6E2cKqdmPZh7SwsGs3T-t1h6BDGqYQWXCBaozSbXGPyojDoaE_T4fNhLFopqzo5_uGhHKhjhV8FJc08xSCcAYfp-LU4OpuUX4SeDiZjToSq95AAf62j0xg3Vc/s320/420431587_768670225296809_5007268418080302861_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is
investigating the forced landing of a single-engine plane on Loudoun County
Parkway in Virginia. The NTSB announced the investigation on their X account on
Friday.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“A small plane has landed on the Loudoun County Parkway at
Arcola Mills Drive and is blocking all lanes,” the Virginia Department of
Transportation said on Facebook.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">News reports indicate the turboprop plane had just departed
Washington Dulles International Airport before landing on the roadway after its
initial climb.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOEtGrEJh6dG8Et_fUa2G9TRi8g3TTIGsEHTf-u1nSyxENEcHCY6JESzkYI4wm9IhWadRh-zT1-sS7zhx5kqQPlac_hAkwfFi3c2p-UOQ9HvEHOqqSHL0diFtRPcI5G42CORSKtkazUk7c71baE0E41CZiaL0ui6_bRe3cbYHZ1ZK1DkbIE2Bm7iRS6Q/s1035/Screenshot%202024-01-19%20163553.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="1035" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOEtGrEJh6dG8Et_fUa2G9TRi8g3TTIGsEHTf-u1nSyxENEcHCY6JESzkYI4wm9IhWadRh-zT1-sS7zhx5kqQPlac_hAkwfFi3c2p-UOQ9HvEHOqqSHL0diFtRPcI5G42CORSKtkazUk7c71baE0E41CZiaL0ui6_bRe3cbYHZ1ZK1DkbIE2Bm7iRS6Q/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-19%20163553.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The aircraft, a single-engine Cessna Caravan 208B (tail
number N1983X), is operated by Southern Airways Express based in Palm Beach,
Fla. The plane was manufactured in 2003.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Founded in 2013, Southern Airways Express is a commuter
airline serving nearly 40 American cities across five U.S. time zones. Southern operates a fleet of over thirty aircraft, including the Cessna
Caravan/Grand Caravan, the King Air Super 200, and the Citation Bravo.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">According to flight tracking data, flight 9X246 was
departing Dulles Airport from runway 30 and performed a forced landing on the
road approximately two minutes after takeoff.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The aircraft came to a stop at the side of the road and the seven
occupants onboard evacuated. Photos of the aircraft show the propeller blades
were bent in the emergency landing.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-84942693458519948352024-01-18T22:13:00.002-05:002024-01-18T22:13:31.062-05:00Akasa Air orders 150 more Boeing 737 MAX jets<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8xaGJouuWj-Oa2_8pmMaR53kNAlmyOAIV2jB1mrybKkmlsm-in9MDEbwGOXTsInWKK_d1O5hspbtwolD6MDCskbE4Wkp7whJnU4Lvip_wwfwe1rwMvyUwsmlzZfmsNbsnIBWKwrWJCJtY5-aE_a8cq0Pc68v7UAsyPas-aJlKtMKdV7_fcYCdnXlPQMo/s439/Screenshot%202024-01-18%20220613.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="293" data-original-width="439" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8xaGJouuWj-Oa2_8pmMaR53kNAlmyOAIV2jB1mrybKkmlsm-in9MDEbwGOXTsInWKK_d1O5hspbtwolD6MDCskbE4Wkp7whJnU4Lvip_wwfwe1rwMvyUwsmlzZfmsNbsnIBWKwrWJCJtY5-aE_a8cq0Pc68v7UAsyPas-aJlKtMKdV7_fcYCdnXlPQMo/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-18%20220613.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Boeing Company announced Thursday that India’s Akasa Air
has placed a follow-on 737 MAX order, confirming 150 more jets in its order
book.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The purchase of 737-10 airplanes and an additional 737-8-200
jets was announced at the Wings India 2024 airshow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Akasa Air will use the 737 MAX family to expand its domestic
and international network in the coming years. Since launching operations in
2022, the airline has captured approximately 4% of India’s domestic market,
serving 18 destinations with a fleet of 22 737 MAX jets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We are excited to announce this historic order for 150 new
Boeing airplanes, increasing our total orders from Boeing to 226 jets,” said
Vinay Dube, Akasa Air founder and CEO. “In addition to supporting our rapid
domestic expansion, the efficiency and economics of these new airplanes
position Akasa to launch international routes in the coming months.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The new aircraft will provide Akasa Air with added capacity
and range on new and existing routes while reducing fuel use and carbon
emissions by 20% compared to older-generation airplanes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">As Akasa Air looks to expand its network in India and South
Asia, Boeing’s 2023 Commercial Market outlook forecasts the delivery of 2,705
new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years for the region, of which nearly
90% will be single-aisle jets.</span></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-12225774075622210682024-01-17T17:42:00.000-05:002024-01-17T17:42:25.125-05:00Ashland Place Finance supports acquisition of three Boeing 737-800 freighters<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwbH3NKCzMqFEc5MtQvPfvHC8jmv14U90I4RA55Dc0auvSoPUe1MAFW2LrjwDQma_OcTe2o87QyaB77nt-Pzw0aV5yLZUJH3kzFvXD0K4xlBQqWB79pidG2l7K9jrkaJWdLRUCAgN-ULbDVtSL-7LGZ-hpwj7yH8fLvaQzOogeoJ4ZcZDwUSavJAgH0s/s1498/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20173656.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1498" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtwbH3NKCzMqFEc5MtQvPfvHC8jmv14U90I4RA55Dc0auvSoPUe1MAFW2LrjwDQma_OcTe2o87QyaB77nt-Pzw0aV5yLZUJH3kzFvXD0K4xlBQqWB79pidG2l7K9jrkaJWdLRUCAgN-ULbDVtSL-7LGZ-hpwj7yH8fLvaQzOogeoJ4ZcZDwUSavJAgH0s/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20173656.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Ashland Place Finance LLC, a commercial aviation financing
platform, announced Wednesday the completion of a new facility financing the
acquisition of three Boeing 737-800 freighters for Atalaya Capital Management and
Crestone Air Partners.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">This is the second transaction that Ashland Place has
completed with Atalaya and Crestone. Ashland financed a Boeing 777-300ER
for Atalaya in August 2022 and four CFM56 engines for Crestone in July
2022.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“The Ashland Place team possess a deep understanding of the
industry and how to navigate the current economic environment," said
Sebastian Lourier, Crestone's CEO.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Allen & Overy LLP served as legal advisor to Ashland
Place, and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP served as legal advisor to
Atalaya and Crestone.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-49282928748465636522024-01-17T16:51:00.000-05:002024-01-17T16:51:18.364-05:00Homeland Security lab seeks to test seven drone types to aid first responders<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ExZGRyce9slfSDs5k4anN2yhVOonsbtrxMRCUwEQ30tHzhIjLf-qgs4ibZNwck6QsacFzVFxEclMTPtzvnZf0FD_1JFqxac9IXci5c-kieQj9PK013jeH7iLvzbnsjbusx_3tOxOTc46uDfYgzFHGgGghKMejwg3QmWhR5bfQEZXUfslnAbqNq13Njc/s477/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20164635.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="477" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ExZGRyce9slfSDs5k4anN2yhVOonsbtrxMRCUwEQ30tHzhIjLf-qgs4ibZNwck6QsacFzVFxEclMTPtzvnZf0FD_1JFqxac9IXci5c-kieQj9PK013jeH7iLvzbnsjbusx_3tOxOTc46uDfYgzFHGgGghKMejwg3QmWhR5bfQEZXUfslnAbqNq13Njc/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-17%20164635.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), National
Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is seeking information from
potential vendors capable of supplying specific Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
for the Blue List UAS SAVER project.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Blue UAS Cleared List is a list of United States- and
ally-manufactured UAS vetted by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to be policy-approved
by the Department of Defense (DoD). All UAS on the Blue List have undergone
cybersecurity testing by DIU or their contractors. Each device on the list is
granted authority to operate from the DIU.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #080808;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Over the past decade, first responders have begun integrating
small unmanned aerial systems as a resource for a variety of operational needs.
UAS, often referred to as “drones,” are used by first responders in support of
public safety activities such as search and rescue, firefighting, and post-incident
reconstruction.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #080808;"><span style="font-family: arial;">UAS provides first responders with an aerial view of their
environment and can be outfitted with various sensors tailored to different
applications.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The NUSTL intends to conduct testing and evaluation of the
following UAS models and requires two of each of the seven specified drones
listed below:<span style="background: white; color: #080808;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Ascent AeroSystems, Spirit UAS (K257)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Flight Wave Aerospace Corporation, Edge 130</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Freefly Systems, Astro</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Inspired Flight, IF800 TOMCAT</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Parrot Drones, PARROT ANAFI USA GOV</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/07/us-drone-purchase-deal-between-state.html" target="_blank">Skydio, Skydio X2</a></b></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">1Skydio, Skydio X10</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Teal Drones Inc., Teal 2</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The anticipated delivery deadline for the drones is March 8.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-5725020282140630342024-01-16T13:48:00.002-05:002024-01-16T13:48:32.287-05:00Boeing appoints special advisor for comprehensive quality review<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvwx27daqZVUYpZB6SJylJpXlktzp0gIUYH1ww-R3MOlR9YeZb5RVVi4bqCoZULzVKqfaIL8x0BxN3OMSxWoSZ7FGhIRTn_HUg800eMEAfQiTeB547z-1QAyk42KLyxg5mgL5WcfwRdE1PqCYbQ80voyjL38JL0vjaJoc7LFgxy9ylPOTNGFjWRjCx7k/s464/Screenshot%202024-01-16%20134450.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="431" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQvwx27daqZVUYpZB6SJylJpXlktzp0gIUYH1ww-R3MOlR9YeZb5RVVi4bqCoZULzVKqfaIL8x0BxN3OMSxWoSZ7FGhIRTn_HUg800eMEAfQiTeB547z-1QAyk42KLyxg5mgL5WcfwRdE1PqCYbQ80voyjL38JL0vjaJoc7LFgxy9ylPOTNGFjWRjCx7k/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-16%20134450.png" width="297" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Boeing Company announced Tuesday they have named
Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.) as special advisor
to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The immediate appointment of Donald comes after a door plug
on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX <b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2024/01/alaska-airlines-boeing-737-loses-part.html" target="_blank">separated from the plane during flight</a></b> causing
<span style="color: #444444; line-height: 107%;">severe depressurization aboard the aircraft.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Admiral Donald and a team of outside experts will conduct a
thorough assessment of Boeing's quality management system for <b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2024/01/first-long-range-boeing-737-8-for.html" target="_blank">commercial airplanes</a></b>, including quality programs and practices in Boeing manufacturing
facilities and its oversight of commercial supplier quality. His
recommendations will be provided to Calhoun and to the Aerospace Safety
Committee of Boeing's Board of Directors.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">"I've asked him to provide an independent and
comprehensive assessment with actionable recommendations for strengthening our
oversight of quality in our own factories and throughout our extended
commercial airplane production system,” Calhoun said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Donald currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the
largest military shipbuilding company in the United States, Huntington
Ingalls Industries, Inc. He also chairs the board of the nonprofit Battelle. His
public board service also includes Entergy Corp., where he is Chairman of the
Nuclear Committee.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-7282825248327203042024-01-16T12:55:00.000-05:002024-01-16T12:55:24.571-05:00Seven F-16s in various stages of production for Bulgaria<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXq4sMkCzdWCWSsA9-do079SoQYPdCfBmYS6H4g-bLk0pedpOiq_RuyWtXP4FJSwpXVw_2x3ZSUT0Jpgy1Zq9rtBSdmxFtB8P4VIPtXTlR9W4eIJfXh6Rq17q1lpItiR0ppVbwLk2qAGE-2xN6QFbUPfyU64oYBPJhKb-rcwWGacRMYK63OghVKdNxg4/s5569/G24-00509_BulgariaMODVisit_20240112_112_ORIGINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3978" data-original-width="5569" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHXq4sMkCzdWCWSsA9-do079SoQYPdCfBmYS6H4g-bLk0pedpOiq_RuyWtXP4FJSwpXVw_2x3ZSUT0Jpgy1Zq9rtBSdmxFtB8P4VIPtXTlR9W4eIJfXh6Rq17q1lpItiR0ppVbwLk2qAGE-2xN6QFbUPfyU64oYBPJhKb-rcwWGacRMYK63OghVKdNxg4/s320/G24-00509_BulgariaMODVisit_20240112_112_ORIGINAL.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Last week, a delegation led by Bulgarian Defence Minister Todor Tagarev visited Lockheed Martin’s F-16 production facility in Greenville, S.C., to view progress in producing the country’s future F-16 Block 70 jets.
Bulgarian Ambassador Georgi Panayotov, and Bulgarian Defence Chief Adm. Emil
Eftimov joined Tagarev on his visit.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Seven Bulgarian F-16s are in various stages of production,
and the inaugural flight of the first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 is planned for
later this year, Lockheed Martin said in a company press release Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager of the
Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin, said: “Bulgaria is acquiring a
proven, state-of-the-art fighter aircraft system that will deliver decades of
21st Century Security capabilities and NATO interoperability.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqMZbWCPSWHNKOIIVHWLOshd7B4ONQV2XiMV51cWhsueboPcwB3wFvTdWkipKdsASBy8kYjue9ytgpMygK6HxaqV_Sbp81VmJDnNr6j0aZHnCqFf0ntzCdqXp4vTVdojuKfoCfQuM0UtO_4M80yltUlkTQKCT5d7iPjNjLSWcyho_doQ1Z5d2RAHst2A/s5224/G24-00509_BulgariaMODVisit_20240112_081_ORIGINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4037" data-original-width="5224" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqMZbWCPSWHNKOIIVHWLOshd7B4ONQV2XiMV51cWhsueboPcwB3wFvTdWkipKdsASBy8kYjue9ytgpMygK6HxaqV_Sbp81VmJDnNr6j0aZHnCqFf0ntzCdqXp4vTVdojuKfoCfQuM0UtO_4M80yltUlkTQKCT5d7iPjNjLSWcyho_doQ1Z5d2RAHst2A/s320/G24-00509_BulgariaMODVisit_20240112_081_ORIGINAL.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Bulgaria will be the second European country to receive the
F-16 Block 70. With a backlog of 135 jets, “the F-16 production line in
Greenville serves as a cornerstone of security for allies around the world,” the
company said. Today’s latest version, the Block 70/72, offers unparalleled
capabilities and will be flown by six countries and counting.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">More than 3,100 F-16s are operating today in 25 countries.
The F-16 has flown an estimated 19.5 million flight hours and at least 13
million sorties.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lockheed Martin announced last week <a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2024/01/first-two-slovakia-f-16-block-70.html" target="_blank"><b>the first two F-16 Block70 jets for Slovakia have been delivered</b></a> for their fleet which will grow to 14.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The F-16 Block 70 performed its <b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/01/lockheed-martin-f-16-block-70-first.html" target="_blank">maiden flight</a></b> one year
ago at its Greenville facility.</span></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-44151273301556598772024-01-15T15:35:00.002-05:002024-01-15T15:35:40.036-05:00US-owned company Aerovel to be acquired by Europe’s Airbus Helicopters<p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2020/01/uk-military-flight-training-system.html" target="_blank"><b></b></a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOMISUStsVxbiT0ZjB1xTGma3CzSC_trSIw6pYP993z2EaHgCHxM6-OVESXg4VnbODLKK9oDZTE6beAgV6Xe0-Hk6sZQW_S9CCqRrBW25FL13QWIboZYyUHEmkdzvE9LHV6nCOwMbtfS8qtm_nmj0UMFXqb5qCj62_3ct7SaYVCsxXxAD619_514Zwko/s1291/Screenshot%202024-01-15%20153420.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1291" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOMISUStsVxbiT0ZjB1xTGma3CzSC_trSIw6pYP993z2EaHgCHxM6-OVESXg4VnbODLKK9oDZTE6beAgV6Xe0-Hk6sZQW_S9CCqRrBW25FL13QWIboZYyUHEmkdzvE9LHV6nCOwMbtfS8qtm_nmj0UMFXqb5qCj62_3ct7SaYVCsxXxAD619_514Zwko/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-15%20153420.png" width="320" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Airbus Helicopters</b> and Aerovel have signed an agreement
regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS) Flexrotor.
Airbus entered the deal to strengthen its portfolio of tactical unmanned
solutions.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system
designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance
(ISTAR) missions at sea and over land.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">"This strategic acquisition aligns with our vision to
expand our UAS offering and respond to a growing customer demand worldwide for
additional mission capabilities such as manned-unmanned teaming,” said Bruno
Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “Aerovel's expertise in autonomous flight
technology will undoubtedly complement our UAS development with the VSR700.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Designed to operate alongside shipborne naval assets, the Airbus
VSR700 UAS under development will provide commanders with a larger and clearer
tactical picture, greater search and rescue power, and bring to bear a highly
capable autonomous platform in times of heightened threats.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">"Joining forces with Airbus will allow us to scale
innovation, accelerate our mission to advance unmanned aviation, and maintain
our unwavering support for the U.S. military and its allies,” said Ali Dian,
CEO of Aerovel.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Flexrotor, a modern Vertical Takeoff and Landing unmanned
aircraft with a maximum launch weight of 25 kilograms, has been designed for
ISTAR missions for more than 14 hours in a typical operational configuration.
The UAS can integrate different types of payloads including an electro-optical
system and advanced sensors to suit customers’ unique mission needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">With the ability to autonomously launch and recover from
either land or sea requiring only a 12 by 12-foot area, the Flexrotor is ideal
for expeditionary missions requiring minimal footprint.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Through the support of the U.S. Department of Defense, and
contracted deployment in a variety of maritime security exercises, the
Flexrotor is a mission-proven, force multiplier for operations in harsh,
high-threat, GPS-denied environments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Flexrotor can also be used for missions such as forest
fire surveillance (providing firefighters with critical images day or night)
and ice navigation (helping guide naval vessels through ice in the Arctic Ocean).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Based in Bingen, Wash., Aerovel will remain a US-owned
company and continue collaboration with the U.S. military.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The acquisition between Airbus Helicopter and Aerovel is expected
to be approved and closed later this year.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-80670044969409759342024-01-15T14:15:00.000-05:002024-01-15T14:15:56.653-05:00Missile Defense Agency extends contract to upgrade sensors on HALO aircraft<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0PJxMZgmO3iUniVsiZ2uCnk5dmBTSZHxCk10zC5tr6XPLFQmfZIoGoPnSRE4IqwYdPm3MDOXSWMhFd4SZhKcfth8vPZcGSVCvaT-PxLx6ow7JGtJW0Kal9j5bIOEE61ApW-i2TgsElf4lidmA0YhLfWfZT_Dm171aHOTorNzOw5BVsQsqlyMMgbBCL0/s683/E7CmhUEXIAkDnDL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="683" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0PJxMZgmO3iUniVsiZ2uCnk5dmBTSZHxCk10zC5tr6XPLFQmfZIoGoPnSRE4IqwYdPm3MDOXSWMhFd4SZhKcfth8vPZcGSVCvaT-PxLx6ow7JGtJW0Kal9j5bIOEE61ApW-i2TgsElf4lidmA0YhLfWfZT_Dm171aHOTorNzOw5BVsQsqlyMMgbBCL0/s320/E7CmhUEXIAkDnDL.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is pushing forward with
work to upgrade sensors on three aircraft used to collect infrared data during ballistic
missile defense tests. Work to upgrade the sensors experienced “COVID-related
impact” issues, MDA said in contract documents released Friday.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition to COVID-related delays, the agency highlighted the
rescheduling of integration tasks, acceptance testing, and supply chain issues
delayed progress. Known as task order HQ0147-19-F-0039, the contract had a
period of performance (PoP) ending Dec. 29, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Additional time is required to complete three Next
Generation Sensor Systems,” MDA said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The agency wants to replace the primary
electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensors currently in use on their HALO-II and
HALO-IV aircraft with HALO Next Generation Sensor (NGS) systems. The planes are
airborne during MDA missile defense tests to collect electro-optic and infrared
data.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jZSdrFZZ9FqIT8Rl2f4kFKOVBE3pfeURkGD7WST-dF1bcQCJv9Ygz01PHvkgK-5yono-WYprU5iAu4lNw2ZWDaI3tOwFyjVDNlt-Ox4SeFVwQ6H8GyESfkdsHkqrAjtwQi5KRh1m1sDe2YIAoXNBVypSLuo3RmNh7P0QqlP8NkdjzXj3L0YyZBchblY/s812/Screenshot%202024-01-15%20141236.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="812" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jZSdrFZZ9FqIT8Rl2f4kFKOVBE3pfeURkGD7WST-dF1bcQCJv9Ygz01PHvkgK-5yono-WYprU5iAu4lNw2ZWDaI3tOwFyjVDNlt-Ox4SeFVwQ6H8GyESfkdsHkqrAjtwQi5KRh1m1sDe2YIAoXNBVypSLuo3RmNh7P0QqlP8NkdjzXj3L0YyZBchblY/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-15%20141236.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">“No new work is being added to the contract,” MDA said in a Justification
and Approval (J&A) document requesting the contract extension. “This
J&A requests approval to extend the PoP end date to May 1, 2024. The cost
of the extension/overrun is ~$1.5M.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“The sole purpose of the PoP extension and upward cost
adjustment is for the contractor L3Harris AEROMET to complete NGS systems with
the goal of aircraft delivery. If the work were recompeted at this point, the
new contractor would have to perform work already done under this contract.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Missile Defense Agency Competition Advocate approved the
contract extension.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-40365168149082521432024-01-12T19:43:00.004-05:002024-01-21T14:31:26.007-05:00Coal in your stocking this past Christmas? Not a bad investment<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPJlENmT2Y-GDG8q8w1P7YEi4CSS3vrDPPnnJ3vcOcMwW3JtvhjG-9qZAqChQ8HODhyphenhyphenQjg7QXxSMg4KR-A08DScjL6dSznwrG7i9XosYugHdHEueNAwskHpySFjCw-sqRX1Bfpw0_a7U66-_7A3N9Je_1qzABlW9JdNMusvMRd_7TxbCAJ4PIWY733o8/s510/soda-ash2-510x288-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="510" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPJlENmT2Y-GDG8q8w1P7YEi4CSS3vrDPPnnJ3vcOcMwW3JtvhjG-9qZAqChQ8HODhyphenhyphenQjg7QXxSMg4KR-A08DScjL6dSznwrG7i9XosYugHdHEueNAwskHpySFjCw-sqRX1Bfpw0_a7U66-_7A3N9Je_1qzABlW9JdNMusvMRd_7TxbCAJ4PIWY733o8/s320/soda-ash2-510x288-1.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">If you found coal in your stocking Christmas morning it may
have nothing to do with the way you behaved the past year. Santa could be
giving you a hint, invest in coal.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Investors are flocking to coal stocks right now, highlighting
the sector as one of the best places to invest right now. One coal stock on a
positive upward trend, with a dividend, is Natural Resource Partners LP.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Natural Resource Partners LP (NYSE: NRP)</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Based in Houston, Texas, Natural Resource Partners L.P. is a
diversified natural resource company that owns, manages, and leases a
diversified portfolio of properties in the United States. The properties
include coal, industrial minerals, and other natural resources. The company
also has rights to conduct carbon sequestration and renewable energy activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition, NRP owns an equity investment in Sisecam
Wyoming LLC, one of the world’s lowest-cost producers of soda ash.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Some of the company’s positive upward trend was provided
during NRP’s third quarter 2023 results in November.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">"NRP had another robust quarter with $80 million of
free cash flow generated in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of continued
strong performance from our mineral rights assets and a significant cash
distribution from our soda ash investment," said Craig Nunez, NRP's
president and chief operating officer, in a company press release.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition, NRP’s board of directors declared a third-quarter
2023 cash dividend in November of $0.75 per share. The dividend was paid on Nov.
21. The board also declared a $2.15 million cash distribution on NRP's
outstanding preferred units.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Shares of NRP stock are up 106.87% over the past year. This
year alone the stock is up 9.29%, closing Friday at $101.16 per share, up 3.40%
for the day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">NRP shares have a 52-week low of $44.68 and a high of $102.00.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>NRP 2023 Dividend History</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">11/13/2023 Cash $0.75</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">08/15/2023 Cash $0.75</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">05/15/2023 Cash $0.75</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">03/13/2023 Cash $2.43</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">02/13/2023 Cash $0.75</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="color: #333333;">Disclaimer</span></i></b><i><span style="color: #333333;">: This post is provided
for information purposes only and should not be used as the basis for any
investment decision. I am neither licensed nor qualified to provide investment
advice. </span></i><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #222222; padding: 0in;">Keith Stein
has no position in any stocks mentioned in this post. DCNewsroom has no
position in any of the stocks mentioned in this post.</span></i></span></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-25622437359128040472024-01-12T18:55:00.003-05:002024-01-12T18:59:05.294-05:00Delta Air Lines adds A350-1000 to fleet<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnwujoA7y4yupLVfm07uGsrgoIxqoAzAYH3hQGxLLg_APz4aPpu8NtbAiq6UwbvZPjVmIuUhQkJ1nxUHDqDT4J1RFHufmDSwkWczaGHjba1fdsDMts02TXS4T4J8RZl3nMOnI7OOQZmhZL2lfsAlpFjXRSI1Olz3m83NNPJtyxcgjKQ2nIdTWfRdDnhE/s1295/Screenshot%202024-01-12%20184131.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1295" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnwujoA7y4yupLVfm07uGsrgoIxqoAzAYH3hQGxLLg_APz4aPpu8NtbAiq6UwbvZPjVmIuUhQkJ1nxUHDqDT4J1RFHufmDSwkWczaGHjba1fdsDMts02TXS4T4J8RZl3nMOnI7OOQZmhZL2lfsAlpFjXRSI1Olz3m83NNPJtyxcgjKQ2nIdTWfRdDnhE/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-12%20184131.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Delta Air Lines has placed a first order for 20 A350-1000
aircraft with Airbus. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s
fleet.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Delta currently operates <a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/01/delta-air-lines-orders-dozen-more-a220.html" target="_blank"><b>more than 450 Airbus aircraft</b></a> from
all of the product lines from the A220 to the A350-900, with more
than 200 additional on order. <o:p></o:p>The
airline also operates Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer jets.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’
solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian Scherer, chief executive officer
of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S.
airline to operate the A350-900.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Once added to the fleet, Airbus said Delta will benefit from the
A350-1000’s operational efficiency, which results in reduced fuel burn and
emissions and lower operating and maintenance costs. Passengers will enjoy the
comfort of the Airbus Airspace cabin with its spacious and quiet cabin, wide
seats, high ceilings, and customizable ambient lighting designed to reduce
fatigue and jet lag on long flights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Airbus says the A350 is the world’s most modern and
efficient widebody aircraft and the long-range leader in the 300–410-seater
category, flying efficiently on any sector from short-haul to ultra-long-haul
routes up to 9,700 nautical miles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The A350 has more than 1,206 orders from 58 customers from
around the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Delta order announcement comes just days after T<span style="background: white; color: #444444; line-height: 107%;">aiwan’s <a href="Delta Air Lines orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 planes" target="_blank"><b>EVA Air finalized a firm order with Airbus</b></a> for the purchase of 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo
aircraft.</span></span></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-83571568623857108442024-01-11T23:54:00.002-05:002024-01-11T23:54:48.931-05:00First hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWLqWrBFN4LCPnJqJncdWfjHHCfyh5beS35KA7PWAhAhu7PhUEi2Cqe9joQOOgstaagnY78iDBg1Maa0Gy_q3UFUfR7z3TjsLOVgCPDvaQ36FRDGUAiw_loraPtKp1JgNGYC4ffR1YwPjF5iRAbnz_f312_fv6TPlrlhToQbJBQelIi7BdgOLk70Zno0/s1280/Sirius_Aviation_AG___Sirius_Jet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWLqWrBFN4LCPnJqJncdWfjHHCfyh5beS35KA7PWAhAhu7PhUEi2Cqe9joQOOgstaagnY78iDBg1Maa0Gy_q3UFUfR7z3TjsLOVgCPDvaQ36FRDGUAiw_loraPtKp1JgNGYC4ffR1YwPjF5iRAbnz_f312_fv6TPlrlhToQbJBQelIi7BdgOLk70Zno0/s320/Sirius_Aviation_AG___Sirius_Jet.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation AG unveiled its revolutionary Sirius Jet on Wednesday.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The plane dubbed the world's first hydrogen-powered Vertical
Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft is crafted and designed in collaboration
with BMW's Designworks and Sauber Group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Sirius Jet, an aviation game-changer, is a
high-performance, zero-emission VTOL aircraft, propelled by a hydrogen-electric
propulsion system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The jet redefines excellence with cutting-edge
technology, unique design, and precision engineering, setting a new industry
standard.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The company plans to fly two versions of the Sirius Jet starting
in 2025: Sirius Business Jet, tailored to private jet needs,
and Sirius Millennium Jet, crafted for commercial aviation. A
revolutionary leap that will reshape the global transportation industry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Leveraging jet aerodynamics with airplane and helicopter
versatility, it achieves extended flight distances, impressive speeds, and high
altitudes at near-silent levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Sirius Jet Specifications: </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sirius Business Jet: A zero-emission, hydrogen-powered
VTOL business jet, featuring a 1,150-mile flight range, cruise speed of 323 miles
per hour, altitude capability of 30,000 feet, ultra-quiet noise levels of
60dBa, and accommodates three passengers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sirius Millenium Jet: A zero-emission, hydrogen-powered
VTOL commercial aircraft, offering a 650-mile flight range, cruise speed of 323
mph, altitude capability of 30,000 ft, sound footprint of 60dBa, and
accommodates up to five passengers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">On Jan. 17, Sirius Aviation AG will host a monumental
event at Payerne Airport in Switzerland, unveiling the aircraft's
groundbreaking Hydrogen-Electric Ducted Fan Propulsion System with the first
public inaugural ignition. The event will feature a press conference and
insightful remarks from esteemed global leaders.</span></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-20691521628894367982024-01-10T17:13:00.002-05:002024-01-10T17:27:38.372-05:00First two Slovakian F-16 Block 70 fighter jets arrive<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQafD8yfLHMtFClud7eCStG5B6ETSKxgYNH98_ijOv8-qpZMYiqP0faFMDbZaj0zKlfwXjpsMprhz_apFFXBaiyczDogv-NJJHF56k3dKG6UV8rxeo0USniv_xrx_mc8CYxAaKXkxyTzeRdm5KR3JVz2NMX4V0CKiubZBUw7tM1okvrp82Cn3m9Tsntg/s4895/G23-01446_F16EY01_FirstFlight_20231129_018_PR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3263" data-original-width="4895" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQafD8yfLHMtFClud7eCStG5B6ETSKxgYNH98_ijOv8-qpZMYiqP0faFMDbZaj0zKlfwXjpsMprhz_apFFXBaiyczDogv-NJJHF56k3dKG6UV8rxeo0USniv_xrx_mc8CYxAaKXkxyTzeRdm5KR3JVz2NMX4V0CKiubZBUw7tM1okvrp82Cn3m9Tsntg/s320/G23-01446_F16EY01_FirstFlight_20231129_018_PR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Lockheed Martin announced on Wednesday the first two F-16
Block 70 fighter jets for Slovakia have been delivered.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager of the
Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin, said the delivery is a crucial
starting point in bolstering the country’s defense capabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We are proud to be part of this endeavor and are committed
to delivering a total of 14 jets to Slovakia,” Sanchez said. “The integration
of this proven platform will allow the Slovak Air Force to effectively
safeguard its borders and partner with allies across Europe, NATO, and the
world.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXSLKKD8fKmXLXcDDwz9QixWkR2yvY0iBCcLEmef0s65FsBlI5whqWdxGBDGupSoG83aMFWy74BLNBoAE290y9jGCQAEcUtq0TT787QhKp9czjsBjCwBZjoPePRkMTBmS81wSxsyCiOhpzlsy2NjbAPsAL5U320TLOzdEnw9a_ZaLi8jz3FrfdE98l1o/s4555/G23-01446_F16EY01_FirstFlight_20231129_103_PR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3037" data-original-width="4555" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVXSLKKD8fKmXLXcDDwz9QixWkR2yvY0iBCcLEmef0s65FsBlI5whqWdxGBDGupSoG83aMFWy74BLNBoAE290y9jGCQAEcUtq0TT787QhKp9czjsBjCwBZjoPePRkMTBmS81wSxsyCiOhpzlsy2NjbAPsAL5U320TLOzdEnw9a_ZaLi8jz3FrfdE98l1o/s320/G23-01446_F16EY01_FirstFlight_20231129_103_PR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Manufactured in Greenville, S.C., the F-16 Block 70 fighters
are a testament to advanced engineering and technology, the company said in a
press release. “With a current backlog of 135 jets, the production
line serves as a cornerstone of national security, offering state-of-the-art
F-16 fighter jet capabilities to allies worldwide.”<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Six countries are expecting delivery of Block 70/72 aircraft.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bulgaria has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for an
additional eight jets for its fleet. Once the agreement is finalized, the
backlog will increase by eight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis__MN9na_HwQjR82p4YADTc3Nx6nZ3QhJYuZuTxwhAsZ3ny5zMv_oijgt_rIGAeqCqM8g-ZG3XFBS9U9ULkUwYd94p-QsOI7ARWiDpDxS5SkeFCyQCD9OpRQOF9Yumoo6gvH7QMo-5WGv9O6zf-yBuUqvb-e89jgXOAqfcG701-tsx_vRWZ_A-y0T2w0/s4231/G23-01446_F16EY01_FirstFlight_20231129_012_PR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="4231" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis__MN9na_HwQjR82p4YADTc3Nx6nZ3QhJYuZuTxwhAsZ3ny5zMv_oijgt_rIGAeqCqM8g-ZG3XFBS9U9ULkUwYd94p-QsOI7ARWiDpDxS5SkeFCyQCD9OpRQOF9Yumoo6gvH7QMo-5WGv9O6zf-yBuUqvb-e89jgXOAqfcG701-tsx_vRWZ_A-y0T2w0/s320/G23-01446_F16EY01_FirstFlight_20231129_012_PR.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Deliveries for Slovakia will continue through 2025, and the
first group of jets, known as a ferry cell, is expected to arrive in Slovakia in
mid-2024.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The first F-16 Block 70 performed its <a href=" First two Slovakia F-16 Block 70 fighter jets arrive" target="_blank"><b>maiden flight a year ago</b></a> in Greenville. That jet was the first of 16 to be delivered to Bahrain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The F-16 is a strategic and valuable choice for
many customers around the world seeking advanced fighter aircraft
capabilities. More than 3,100 F-16s are operating today in 25 countries. The
F-16 has flown an estimated 19.5 million flight hours and at least 13 million
sorties.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-78200136998981032492024-01-10T11:00:00.000-05:002024-01-10T11:00:00.362-05:00Transavia France takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo jet<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmxEJtT1XKQ-yo-QmEX5DQucYy5i7MOX-Q7ksS7l0dcJuXAfqBW5zaKPiKiqt8vHGAtkWTjzfoZDiQZvzeoU5ZZrEwl5pqPCZPdeg0OCt1hXDGdw63WPluEDdv5ixBgv3yzveaszk4E_KwfIC9vjJmFehmBKVrRlqzs_bpcNZHj_O6V-HAYOpC192MPU/s1294/Screenshot%202024-01-10%20102548.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="1294" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmxEJtT1XKQ-yo-QmEX5DQucYy5i7MOX-Q7ksS7l0dcJuXAfqBW5zaKPiKiqt8vHGAtkWTjzfoZDiQZvzeoU5ZZrEwl5pqPCZPdeg0OCt1hXDGdw63WPluEDdv5ixBgv3yzveaszk4E_KwfIC9vjJmFehmBKVrRlqzs_bpcNZHj_O6V-HAYOpC192MPU/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-10%20102548.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Transavia France, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has
taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft from Airbus manufacturing site in
Toulouse. The plane is on lease to the low-cost carrier from <a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/06/aircraft-leasing-company-avolon-orders.html" target="_blank"><b>Avolon</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The delivery flight to Paris-Orly used a sustainable
aviation fuel blend, Airbus said in a company press release.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The new aircraft features 186 seats in a single-class
layout. Selected for its outstanding operational efficiency, reduced emissions,
and comfort, the A320neo will be deployed by Transavia France on its services
on its domestic network as well as across its European and Mediterranean markets.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The introduction of its first A320neo aircraft marks the
beginning of Transavia France' transition to become an all-Airbus operator,
powered by efficient A320neo Family aircraft.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">By incorporating new generation CFM International
LEAP-1A engines and Sharklets, the A320neo brings a 50% noise footprint
reduction and 20% fuel savings and CO2 reduction compared to previous
generation single-aisle aircraft.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The cabin features Airbus’ Airspace XL bins. The larger bins
provide 40% more stowage space compared to conventional bins. In addition,
USB-C ports are available for passengers at each seat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Airbus A320neo Family has won nearly <b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2024/01/thirty-three-airbus-planes-ordered-by.html" target="_blank">9,800 orders</a></b> from
nearly 140 customers in all markets.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-29228475114302281622024-01-09T20:25:00.000-05:002024-01-09T20:25:00.036-05:00Thirty-three Airbus planes ordered by Taiwan’s EVA Air<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkmV3qa4sQy_kqrhKyMAAKkxFNMqmqSPbU1RN3t6bzUKtdD2usILZft6QpHTXSlrLy1v4NrfGGJIoIyhQybu5pXw8iac7bXtlGJ2cHHypLOAt6Chv_EIKGYpBATCPBXeS6KuVsXzbFChNgyNpgAv3s0BkoFYNIrBhJlNvPaF3tdVESRACRbQv_gemp9Q/s1289/Screenshot%202024-01-09%20202233.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="865" data-original-width="1289" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkmV3qa4sQy_kqrhKyMAAKkxFNMqmqSPbU1RN3t6bzUKtdD2usILZft6QpHTXSlrLy1v4NrfGGJIoIyhQybu5pXw8iac7bXtlGJ2cHHypLOAt6Chv_EIKGYpBATCPBXeS6KuVsXzbFChNgyNpgAv3s0BkoFYNIrBhJlNvPaF3tdVESRACRbQv_gemp9Q/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-09%20202233.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalized a firm order with Airbus for
the purchase of 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo aircraft.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We have selected the Airbus aircraft following a thorough
evaluation of the various models in each market segment,” said Clay Sun, president
of EVA Air.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The airline feels they have selected the most modern and fuel-efficient
types, that offer the highest levels of passenger comfort. The aircraft also brings
significant reductions in carbon emissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“This order marks a new phase in our relationship with EVA
Air,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft. “In the
long-range market, it’s another major endorsement for the A350-1000 as the
natural replacement for previous generation aircraft in the larger widebody
size category. The A350 is setting new standards across the board in terms of
range, payload, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The A350 is available in two sizes, with the A350-900
typically seating up to 350 passengers in a standard three-class configuration
and the larger A350-1000 seating up to 410 passengers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Powered by versions of the latest generation Rolls-Royce
engines, the aircraft can fly up to 9,700 nautical miles (18,000 kilometers)
non-stop, using 25% less fuel than previous generation types.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The A350 Family has won over <a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/02/air-india-looks-to-buy-540-planes.html" target="_blank"><b>1,000 firm orders</b></a> from 60
customers worldwide, with more than 570 aircraft currently in the fleets of 39
operators, flying primarily on long-haul routes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The A321neo is part of the A320neo Family, incorporating the
latest technologies including new generation engines, Sharklets, and cabin
efficiency enablers, delivering 20% fuel savings.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">With over <b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/08/all-airbus-operator-wizz-air-orders.html" target="_blank">5,600 orders</a></b> by more than 100 customers since its
launch in 2016, the A321neo has captured some 65 percent market share.</span></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-72172856041700598302024-01-09T16:50:00.001-05:002024-01-12T13:07:20.014-05:00Dream Finder Homes stock shares follow market struggles into 2024<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqZoWsNCIdZUN5TUbaBHIK_zfzwxv1Oral-EZ3QNeE13xaF-CFFZ4K9kuUKVmc4JShoHJq15B_UKlvhTLxA049wPStQoeWzFcg4_GgFXZqSvnbnQxItmt65VPXtxpgr1Gxm3ihWybsLdkb5egTaG68hBKWxbCZUFKy1ycbt1fE6NcHP4sFQLJzJpBZMM/s1839/Screenshot%202024-01-09%20164450.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="1839" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqZoWsNCIdZUN5TUbaBHIK_zfzwxv1Oral-EZ3QNeE13xaF-CFFZ4K9kuUKVmc4JShoHJq15B_UKlvhTLxA049wPStQoeWzFcg4_GgFXZqSvnbnQxItmt65VPXtxpgr1Gxm3ihWybsLdkb5egTaG68hBKWxbCZUFKy1ycbt1fE6NcHP4sFQLJzJpBZMM/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-09%20164450.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Stock shares of Florida-based homebuilder Dream Finder Homes
Inc. (NYSE: DFH) have been highly positive for the past year, up 226%. But shares
of DFH have followed overall market struggles into the new year.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">On Tuesday, the Dow dropped 300 points in earlier trading as
market struggles continued into the new year. DFH shares have followed, dropping
-8.11% in January, so far.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Founded in 2008, Dream Finders Homes Inc. builds and sells
single-family entry-level, and first-time and second time move-up homes.
Their projects are placed across eight U.S. states, over 20 different markets,
and close to 150 unique communities, with over 5,000 homes closed. Its
communities are in Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Texas, Maryland, and Virginia.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In recent developments, the company plans on delivering more
than 1,300 housing units to Florida’s Horizon West, a new community located in
southwest Orange County, Fla. Horizon West is located near Disney theme parks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>DFH Share Performance</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">January 2024 - Down -8.11% (-$2.88)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">One Year – Up 226.83% ($22.66)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Two Years – Up 74.32% ($13.92)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Five Years – Up 52.64% ($11.26)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">During the company’s third quarter 2023 report in November,
Dream Finders Homes CEO Patrick Zalupski addressed highlights and a plan moving
forward.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Home closings of 1,798 and net new orders of 1,535
increased 17% and 38%, respectively, compared to the year-ago quarter,” Zalupski
said. “Our performance in a difficult interest rate environment reflects our
ability to generate sales and successfully deliver on our growth strategy. We
continue to focus on managing construction times and increasing inventory
turnover.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Zalupski continued, “Although uncertainty remains for the
remainder of 2023 and beyond, we have set ourselves up for another successful
year and have increased guidance to approximately 6,750 closings for the fiscal
year.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">DFH shares are up 22.88% since July 17, 2023; </span><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2023/07/residential-and-commercial-builder.html" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Residential and commercial builder stocks top the charts</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #333333;"><i>Disclaimer</i></span><i><span style="color: #333333;">: </span></i><i><span style="color: #333333;">This post is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as the basis for any investment decision. I am neither licensed nor qualified to provide investment advice. </span></i><i style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: #222222; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Keith Stein has no position in any stocks mentioned in this post. DCNewsroom has no position in any of the stocks mentioned in this post.</i></b></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-22885038978267739142024-01-08T19:28:00.000-05:002024-01-08T19:28:02.011-05:00Work begins to transform MD-90 into NASA’s X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_tVWg8VynSJGcu1_xn_jNbCZ9rmjDXl5jcWdhuLzFXCAeLo0RrncAG0DzzreH5E4VWbw1nAJjFUqA2P8-PZuuT8GgDFhhJHod3paBZw7m4dyCzd2PURtjzwKC-rPgO6K7io58PuwocxvqrRRoa4e57IAoDAQ8ThWO2jFXyxkMV_RMu9gGDm2kHzh_iE/s1489/Screenshot%202024-01-08%20191303.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="1489" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_tVWg8VynSJGcu1_xn_jNbCZ9rmjDXl5jcWdhuLzFXCAeLo0RrncAG0DzzreH5E4VWbw1nAJjFUqA2P8-PZuuT8GgDFhhJHod3paBZw7m4dyCzd2PURtjzwKC-rPgO6K7io58PuwocxvqrRRoa4e57IAoDAQ8ThWO2jFXyxkMV_RMu9gGDm2kHzh_iE/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-08%20191303.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Boeing has begun extensive modifications of an MD-90 airplane
that will become the X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator. The company has removed its engines and completed 3D metrology scans to inform the plane’s
design and build plan.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The MD-90’s original wings will soon be removed to test the
Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) design with new ultrathin wings braced by
struts with larger spans and higher aspect ratios. The TTBW’s wider wingspan
and aerodynamic efficiency could significantly accelerate opportunities to
reduce fuel use and emissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGu93coAAOJFKXFRfuawglNRqi7P00oK94lOfSTodtrKyO60P2zlEb_0lxYs3_wQHQsJkvoMJ_rNOOKyK68L-zX_NsS_d9n7CwpshNUAwc3M6XylwW25SWhyphenhyphensE8_s7Kz4ITnMj0zySXU6Mt71YodCspScyZDPIhzMxqZ_t1IGNFeuXmja83fTRJimvUj8/s709/Screenshot%202024-01-08%20191524.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="709" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGu93coAAOJFKXFRfuawglNRqi7P00oK94lOfSTodtrKyO60P2zlEb_0lxYs3_wQHQsJkvoMJ_rNOOKyK68L-zX_NsS_d9n7CwpshNUAwc3M6XylwW25SWhyphenhyphensE8_s7Kz4ITnMj0zySXU6Mt71YodCspScyZDPIhzMxqZ_t1IGNFeuXmja83fTRJimvUj8/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-08%20191524.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The X-66 is NASA's first experimental plane project focused
on helping the U.S. achieve its net-zero aviation greenhouse gas emissions goal. Ground and flight testing is expected to begin in 2028.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">With the scanning data, Boeing will use 3D modeling software
to overlay the existing MD-90 structure with the new X-66 components, enabling
more accurate spatial integration and the opportunity to identify and mitigate
risks early in the modification process.</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-12181914987100242002024-01-07T15:07:00.001-05:002024-01-07T21:21:46.605-05:00AUDIO: DC Air Traffic Control deals with an unknown aircraft in restricted area<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">On Saturday, at 11:30 p.m. EST, DC Air Defense and DCA Potomac
Approach air traffic controllers had to deal with an unknown aircraft
near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKr_vJxdVjoya86hBwPX6TcTnmaopkv47LHK9p1rZWo8T3usi_gLuT6SOTbzK5phyBIyLY920M9lMRlgQL9gRISa0Uu34TYwBd5p810qY_DxE5WUAwh311vv19Ay74BQ3twTjVIq5wFNZl8OdKYxWIM89Sk713nOwvb-uiD-kOWuIWSgBCgA1OWMVEqMA/s2012/rx-24_tower_and_metro.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="2012" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKr_vJxdVjoya86hBwPX6TcTnmaopkv47LHK9p1rZWo8T3usi_gLuT6SOTbzK5phyBIyLY920M9lMRlgQL9gRISa0Uu34TYwBd5p810qY_DxE5WUAwh311vv19Ay74BQ3twTjVIq5wFNZl8OdKYxWIM89Sk713nOwvb-uiD-kOWuIWSgBCgA1OWMVEqMA/s320/rx-24_tower_and_metro.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/uStadPNmtpc?si=L_WkV3JlroVDElW-" width="480"></iframe></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Air Force attempted to hail the unknown multiple times
to no avail.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">As the unknown was traveling at only 30 knots, the suspicion
was a flock of geese, a balloon, or a drone.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-17272203509774580912024-01-07T14:09:00.000-05:002024-01-07T14:09:45.913-05:00New Bridgetown and Kingston non-stop flights by interCaribbean Airways<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6Skw9SpYYGdd2qgh9alyxlbty7WR6coyN7vYia1hyG54vHRKSjoMHz_EnuLttqfbIEk8cIXR9D9_4m4cAsvLYi0mLjZIMmI9P-R6IuXYdCKaj5FvFh2SYBKp7p-GkIu-e9026ZVh3yRaMdozoVdaV3C__9iq3jqe4EEamKURJdEjb6wQsNCQo6HPmq0/s1920/ERJ145-aircraft-1920X656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1920" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6Skw9SpYYGdd2qgh9alyxlbty7WR6coyN7vYia1hyG54vHRKSjoMHz_EnuLttqfbIEk8cIXR9D9_4m4cAsvLYi0mLjZIMmI9P-R6IuXYdCKaj5FvFh2SYBKp7p-GkIu-e9026ZVh3yRaMdozoVdaV3C__9iq3jqe4EEamKURJdEjb6wQsNCQo6HPmq0/s320/ERJ145-aircraft-1920X656.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">interCaribbean Airways announced on Friday they plan to
launch a new non-stop flight service connecting Bridgetown, Barbados,
and Kingston, Jamaica. The new service will start on Feb. 6.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The airline says the service will mark a new chapter in the
connectivity between these two major Caribbean destinations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bridgetown, the Southern Caribbean hub for
interCaribbean, will see flights to Kingston on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays, with return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Operated by interCaribbean's CRJ700 jet aircraft, this route
will be the only non-stop service between Bridgetown and Kingston.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">interCaribbean CEO Trevor Sadler says there is a growing
need for improved travel connectivity in the Caribbean.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">"This new route is set to enhance both business travel
and tourism, bringing these two vibrant cities closer,” Sadler said in a company
press release.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The new service also introduces convenient one-stop
connections for passengers traveling from southern destinations such as Grenada, St
Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Georgetown, Antigua,
and Dominica, further expanding the reach and impact of the route.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">interCaribbean Airways is a privately-owned and operated
airline, headquartered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The UK-flagged
airline operates 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 Regional Jets, a Bombardier CRJ700 and
a fleet of turboprops, comprising 68-seat ATR72, 48-seat ATR42s, 30-seat
EMB120s, and 19-seat Twin Otters.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-66955476171746404552024-01-06T10:44:00.002-05:002024-01-06T10:46:11.036-05:00No ‘serious injuries’ reported, Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737-9 planes<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 19.8pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #232222; font-size: 13.5pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY7AwpcDUSm5ptj385WDpcmZhQr2lpgaVi1emxJmnxIdebkmmRjgk5KyX8SUGBZSRWmKOmB20FM2-tsCtISQUi9Sz-u6Z6fpGshSjcWiB0n5A0L7ing0h7B__9hVtV1EgUFXRwCw9m12aJdwMelimlRYfmAt9pvQiWiDg6q1MLvstrA__rSN_-TKs7SM/s8640/MKT_2310_737_MAX_9_air2air_005.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5760" data-original-width="8640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxY7AwpcDUSm5ptj385WDpcmZhQr2lpgaVi1emxJmnxIdebkmmRjgk5KyX8SUGBZSRWmKOmB20FM2-tsCtISQUi9Sz-u6Z6fpGshSjcWiB0n5A0L7ing0h7B__9hVtV1EgUFXRwCw9m12aJdwMelimlRYfmAt9pvQiWiDg6q1MLvstrA__rSN_-TKs7SM/s320/MKT_2310_737_MAX_9_air2air_005.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Alaska Airlines has grounded 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft after a
fuselage section of Flight 1282 broke off in flight during departure from
Portland International Airport on Friday night.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In a statement posted on the airline's website, Alaska
Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said, “Following tonight’s event on Flight 1282, we
have decided to take the precautionary step of temporarily grounding our fleet
of 65 Boeing 737-9 aircraft.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Flight 1282, a Boeing 737-9 jet, departed Portland
International Airport on Friday night and reached an altitude of 16,000 feet
before it had to return for an emergency landing. A large window section of the
aircraft had ripped off the plane during departure.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated on X no
“serious injuries” were reported.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“Safety is our foundational value and the most important
thing we focus on every day,” Minicucci said in his statement, “Each aircraft
will be returned to service only after completion of full maintenance and
safety inspections. We anticipate all inspections will be completed in the next
few days.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“I am personally committed to doing everything we can to
conduct this review in a timely and transparent way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We are working with Boeing and regulators to understand
what occurred tonight and will share updates as more information is available.
The NTSB is investigating this event, and we will fully support their
investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“My heart goes out to those who were on this flight – I am
so sorry for what you experienced. I am so grateful for the response of our
pilots and flight attendants. We have teams on the ground in Portland assisting
passengers and are working to support guests who are traveling in the days ahead.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927748682326722801.post-60835979850838963922024-01-06T00:58:00.002-05:002024-01-06T10:04:15.454-05:00Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 loses part of fuselage after departing Portland International<p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAe3hIHM4QVZojjSCOQt-5jvMR55-f7Qs22DFIp5lU1d2gLghyRtKn0MlReIB5imB22fWNMIqsnABfpJm8RhBb5jFFT84KxgjSS-aSbUWCvwZuXTsz8FfcFjmq5B_WDaOtStiLbDh9YfsM-8yu6n36yVy3KkFCKWjxRCe7t-JSgqGviL2gcNci7Mxx9rY/s1138/737-9_in_flight-full-10.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1138" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAe3hIHM4QVZojjSCOQt-5jvMR55-f7Qs22DFIp5lU1d2gLghyRtKn0MlReIB5imB22fWNMIqsnABfpJm8RhBb5jFFT84KxgjSS-aSbUWCvwZuXTsz8FfcFjmq5B_WDaOtStiLbDh9YfsM-8yu6n36yVy3KkFCKWjxRCe7t-JSgqGviL2gcNci7Mxx9rY/s320/737-9_in_flight-full-10.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is
investigating the emergency landing of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 that returned
to Portland International after a large section of the fuselage separated from
the plane during departure.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Boeing 737-9 MAX jet reached an altitude of 16,000
feet before safely returning to Portland after experiencing severe
depressurization. The NTSB said no </span><span style="font-family: arial;">serious injuries were reported.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The airline said Flight 1282 from Portland, Ore. to Ontario,
Calif., experienced an “incident” soon after departure Friday night.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“The aircraft landed safely back at Portland International
Airport with 171 guests and six crew members,” the airline said in a statement
on its website. “The safety of our guests and employees is always our primary
priority, so while this type of occurrence is rare, our flight crew was trained
and prepared to safely manage the situation. We are investigating what happened
and will share more information as it becomes available.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Alaska Airlines <b><a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2024/01/first-long-range-boeing-737-8-for.html" target="_blank">announced on Thursday</a></b> they had just received
their first Boeing 737-8 long-range aircraft to add to their fleet. Friday night's
emergency landing involved a Boeing 737-9 jet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In a press statement announcing the delivery of the Boeing 737-8
on Thursday, Alaska Airlines Senior Vice President of Fleet, Finance and
Alliances, Nat Pieper, had high praises for the 737-9 model.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We have achieved terrific results with the 737-9 in guest
satisfaction, economics, and fuel efficiency, and we are excited for our future
with the other 737 models,” Pieper said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We proudly fly the youngest fleet of all U.S. airlines, and
from 2024 through 2027, we are on track to <a href="https://dcnewsroom.blogspot.com/2021/05/smbc-aviation-capital-orders-boeing-737.html" target="_blank">add 15-25 new Boeing aircraft</a> each year,” the company
said in a press release Thursday. “We currently have firm orders for 80 more
737 MAX aircraft, and options and purchase rights for another 105. Our first
737-10 is scheduled for delivery in 2025.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">The NTSB said they will post any updates regarding the
investigation of Flight 1282 when they are available. Boeing said they are ready to support the investigation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">“We are aware of the incident involving Alaska Airlines
Flight 1282,” Boeing said in a statement on its website. “We are working to
gather more information and are in contact with our airline customer. The
Boeing technical team stands ready to support the investigation.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>Keith Steinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520577991128797701noreply@blogger.com0