NASA Astronaut to Call Columbia University Students from International Space Station

Students from Columbia University in New York will have the opportunity to speak with a NASA astronaut currently living and working on the International Space Station at 1:10 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 21. The 20-minute, Earth-to-space call will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website. Expedition 47 Commander Tim Kopra, who received his … Dowiedz się więcej

Ready for Blast-Off: Lockheed Martin Launches Educational Program to Prepare America’s Students for Deep Space Exploration

Lockheed Martin has launched Generation Beyond, a first of its kind, national educational program to bring the science of space into thousands of homes and classrooms across America. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program is designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, explorers, inventors and pioneers to pursue STEM careers. “Our children … Dowiedz się więcej

American Airlines Celebrates 90 Years of Aviation and Innovation

Today, American Airlines celebrates 90 years of leading the world of commercial aviation, connecting families, businesses and cultures around the globe. American’s long, proud history began on the morning of April 15, 1926, when legendary aviator Charles A. Lindbergh, the chief pilot of Robertson Aircraft Corporation, stowed a bag of mail in his DH-4 biplane … Dowiedz się więcej

Safran delivers the first series-production LEAP propulsion systems for Airbus’ A320neo

An important milestone was attained today (15.04) with delivery of the series-production integrated propulsion systems for Airbus’ first A320neo Family airliner that will enter service with LEAP-1A powerplants, scheduled for delivery in mid-2016. Two Safran companies are particularly involved in this achievement: Snecma for the engine (via CFM International, a 50/50 joint company of Snecma … Dowiedz się więcej

Air Tattoo: Another 17 aircraft Confirmed!

Germany’s three military air arms have confirmed that they are providing 13 aircraft between them for the 2016 Air Tattoo. The air force, the Luftwaffe, is scheduled to bring an in-service Airbus A400M for the first time, joined in the static display by its predecessor, a Transall C-160D, plus an Airbus A310 Multi-Role Tanker-Transport, and … Dowiedz się więcej

easyJet and CFM celebrate 20th anniversary

CFM International and easyJet today celebrated their successful 20 year partnership which has helped the airline make travel easy and affordable for passengers across Europe while reducing its impact on the environment. The partnership is built on a shared commitment to progressively reduce the cost as well as the impact of flying and is exemplified … Dowiedz się więcej