Day: March 23, 2014

India consolidating aerospace R&D

Posted on March 23, 2014 by alert5

India is starting to consolidate aerospace research there are being carried out by various government and private groups.

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MQ-4C completes initial flight test phase

Posted on March 23, 2014March 23, 2014 by alert5

NAVAIR declared that the MQ-4C Triton has completed its Initial Envelope Expansion flight testing at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale facility on Mar. 13.
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NAS Whidbey Island said goodbye to EA-6B

Posted on March 23, 2014 by alert5

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island had a commemorative fly-over on Mar. 14 to mark the end of the EA-6B’s presence at that base.

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Wrong landing; ATC exchange between China Air Force 541 with Perth

Posted on March 23, 2014March 23, 2014 by alert5

Approach Controller asked 541 whether it is landing at Perth around 16:20 of the audio. Crew confirm landing at Perth. At 25:00, Approach Controller informed 045 that they are supposed to land at Pearce (ICAO: YPEA). Crew of 045 came back and said they are supposed to land at Perth (ICAO: YPPH).