Aviation News
The New Generation Seastar amphibious aircraft has made its maiden flight on Mar. 28. The flight was performed by Dornier Seawings test pilot crew and took 31 minutes, according to the news release.
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Hong Kong’s Security Bureau was notified on Mar. 31 by China on a helicopter accident by the People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison a day earlier.
A four-page letter from the captain of aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt to senior naval officers has been published by San Francisco Chronicle. In his letter, Capt. Brett Crozier pleads for help to quarantine his sailors on Guam as the COVID 19 is spreading aboard the ship.
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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Austin Clayton / Public domain
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Boeing announced on Mar. 30 that it has given a $1.5 billion production contract for 18 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan S. Sua / Public domain
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VMM-362 has been declared fully operational capable on Feb. 28. The unit is assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
