Flight Unit News
- Ranger Rotorcraft Group Promotes Ed Bolden to President Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:29PM Ranger Rotorcraft Group, Inc., a market leader in helicopter technical services, has promoted Edward Bolden to President. Bolden was previously Vice President-Operations Development of Ranger Rotorcraft Group.
- U.S. 30-Year Bonds Drop Amid Concern Debt Sales to Reach Record Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:10PMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) --Treasury 30-year bonds fell the most in seven weeks amid concern government efforts to spur the economy will lead to a record amount of debt sales as the U.S. prepares to auction $54 billion of notes this week.
- Bimetallic Alloy withstands high-speed applications. Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:33PMDura 686XL is wear-resistant, bimetallic barrel-lining alloy, with low coefficient-of-friction, that is compatible with various hard-faced flight materials. Abrasion-resistant material provides resistance to hardness losses caused by elevated temperatures and friction energy. Its alloy chemistry is suited for high-speed applications in blow molding and injection molding machines. This story ...
- Avoiding the descent Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:03AMCosta Mesa police don’t want to get rid of its helicopter patrol program and will likely find little to save in its budget to help recover from the damage of an ailing economy and dwindling money for the city, Police Chief Chris Shawkey said.
- Son of Summit County residents awarded for valor Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:18AMBlackhawk helicopter pilot makes dangerous rescue in Afghanistan mountains
- Ceremony prepares troops, families for deployment Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:16AM75 National Guard troops and their families prepare for one of the hardest goodbyes.
- Weather challenges local airlines Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:11AMConcerns about carbon monoxide on a commercial plane parked at the Regina International Airport on Friday morning prompted a delay for its Edmonton-bound passengers.
- Waiting out Big Belch in Paris Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:55AMMinnesotans are a humorous people and we are attempting to elect a comedian to the U.S. Senate, which is delicate work, as you might guess.
- Civil Air Patrol helping out community Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 6:31AMIONIA - The Ionia County Airport is home to more than just hangars and aircraft, as the airport is also home to an organization providing emergency services and educational opportunities.
- 2009/01/03 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 6:02AMTawau acting OCPD Supt Ramli Ali Mat was seriously injured after being stabbed in his house in Taman Ria 5 about 2am today. A police spokesman said Ramli was warded at the Intensive-Care Unit of the Tawau Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
- Captain Steve Laukaitis, a native of Elysburg, retired after more than 33 years in the U.S. Navy Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:31AMCaptain Steve Laukaitis, a native of Elysburg, retired after more than 33 years in the U.S. Navy during a ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., on Sept. 20. Attending the event were Laukaitis’ immediate family, his parents, Jack and Rita Laukaitis, Bob Oberosler, and more than 100 Naval Academy classmates, shipmates, squadron mates and friends. Rear Admiral Jeff Lemmons ...
- After holidays at home, troops get teary sendoff Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:03AMFor members of the 269th Military Police Company of the Tennessee Army National Guard, Friday was goodbye to family and friends as they left to resume training in Fort Dix, N.J., for an eventual deployment in Iraq.
- Firefighter Richard Smith dead at 38 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:33AMA McKinney firefighter who suffered critical injuries after an accident at his home passed away Sunday. A McKinney firefighter who sustained critical injuries while hanging Christmas lights at his home has died.
- Patriots miss playoff berth Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:33AMThe Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Running back Sammy Morris and the New England Patriots didn’t have long to celebrate their latest - and what proved to be their final - victory this season.
- Faith, humor and new heart bring life to Hanson man Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:08AM Jack Keene, 60, the caretaker of Camp Kiwanee in Hanson is taking full advantage of his second chance.
- Apartment Lost, Home Found Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:57PMPushed out of Park Slope by the forces of gentrification, he finally ended up just a mile from his birthplace in the Bronx.
- EFFINGHAM EVENTS Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:16PM Blood Drive
- Top 10 news stories for 2008 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:20PMIn the early morning hours of Feb. 6, Stephen Williams, 28, of Bryant left a Little Rock bar in his pickup. Witnesses said he was very drunk, even describing him as “out of it.”
- Goodrich (GR) Boosted by Price-Target Increase Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:17AMGoodrich (GR: sentiment, chart, options) is determined to start 2009 on a positive note...( Read More )
- Patriots knocked out of playoffs despite 13-0 win Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 10:01AMORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Running back Sammy Morris and the New England Patriots didn’t have long to celebrate their latest — and what proved to be their final — victory this season.
- Police chase ends with impaired driving charge Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:48AMDELHI — A police chase through Delhi early Sunday morning in which a fleeing pickup truck was driven across two lawns before its driver fled [...]
- The Lives Behind the Banners Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:38AMLife is relatively calm now for Renovo native Craig Bowes. But the past six years have been anything but. The 24-year-old has seen two tours in Iraq, and was injured twice in separate explosions there. On the plus side, Craig was married while he was in Iraq for his second tour of duty.
- Twin brothers linked to attacks on homeless in Portland Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:17AMTwin brothers James and Michael Johnson have been linked to five unprovoked assaults against transients at in Southeast Portland, and police say there may be more victims.
- Pilot Dies 6 Weeks After Crash Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:34AMA Texas pilot who survived a fiery plane crash that killed his two passengers last month in northern Arizona has died.
- Sky jockeys became top guns at Leesburg’s air base during World War II Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:26AM313th Fighter Squadron had little to do with good fortune. They were exceptional pilots - among the best sky jockeys the Army Air Forces had during World War II.
- Pilot who survived fatal plane crash dies in Valley hospital Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:10AMPHOENIX (AP) -- A Texas pilot who survived a fiery plane crash that killed his two passengers last month in northern Arizona died Sunday at a Phoenix hospital.
- Looking Back in Fairbanks — Dec. 29 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 3:12AMDec. 29, 1983 — The new Alaska Statehood Anniversary stamps will go on sale in Fairbanks Tuesday morning a part of the festivities planned that day.
- Best Christmas gift ever: Cherry Hill soldier home early Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:37AMA surprise homecoming was the perfect gift for a family on Christmas Day.
- People on the Move Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:11AMNonprofits On the board The Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida chapter in Delray Beach recently named newly elected board members for 2008-2009. They are Chris Acevedo, Monica Albano, Kathleen Daley, James Denegall, Stephanie Kahlert, Leigh Keaton and Henry Mellon.
- Reflecting on 2008 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:06AMThe ports and Long Beach budget suffered, but big projects continue.
- Pilot dies 6 weeks after fiery Arizona crash Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 2:03AMA Texas pilot who survived a fiery plane crash that killed his two passengers last month in northern Arizona died Sunday at a Phoenix hospital, authorities said.
- Two hurt in plane crash near Brisbane Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:36AMA 51-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital with head injuries after the light plane of which he was a passenger crashed south-west of Brisbane.
- In brief Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:49AMRelatives of those who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 want the Bush administration to seize the land needed for a memorial where the plane crashed in western Pennsylvania during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
- Texas pilot who survived crash dies in hospital Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:48AMA Texas pilot who survived a fiery plane crash that killed his two passengers last month in northern Arizona died today at a Phoenix hospital. Authorities say 51-year-old Rocky Herring died at the Arizona Burn Center at Maricopa Medical Center.
- U.S. 2-Year Notes Little Changed Before Record $38 Billion Sale Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 9:25AMDec. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Two-year Treasury notes were little changed as traders prepared for a record $38 billion auction of the securities, with yields near all-time lows.
- Shippensburg celebrates life of ‘Ben’ Herr Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:48AMA home movie capturing the highlights of Lloyd Hurley Herr’s first 90 years anchored the Nov. 29 birthday celebration for the man known in Shippensburg circles as “Ben” Herr.
- Saints Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:40AMSAINTS boss Gus MacPherson admitted he was satisfied to see his side post their third consecutive win in the SPL by winning ugly. MacPherson’s side made it nine points out of nine when they edged out Kilmarnock 1-0 at Rugby Park on Saturday thanks to an Andy Dorman, right, first-half goal.
- Honeywell Wins First Production Contract for Its T-Hawk(TM) Micro Air Vehicle Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 7:43AMProduction Contract Valued at $65 Million Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Provides "Eye in the Sky" and Real-Time Data PHOENIX, November 4, 2008 - Honeywell announced today that it has received a $65 million production contract for its Micro Air Vehicle, known as the T-Hawk(TM). The $65 million agreement is for 90 T-Hawk(TM) systems. Each system consists of two T-Hawk(TM) vehicles and one ground control ...
- LOOKING BACK Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:43AM10 YEARS
- Gate-checked bags prove more vulnerable to theft Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 10:09AMNow that most airlines are charging $15 to check a bag, more people are carrying on things they used to check. And aircraft overhead bins cannot handle the extra volume.
- Air National Guard units fly again Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:41AMThree Hawaii Air National Guard legacy units were recently reactivated at Hickam Air Force Base to support the Pacific Air Forces air and space operations.
- Raptor contingents head to Guam and Okinawa Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:41AMThe Air Force again will deploy two contingents of F-22A Raptor combat jet fighters to Guam and Okinawa next month for three months.
- Gadgets galore Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:34AMClick picks its top tech toys
- Firefighter Richard Smith dead at 38 Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:34AMA McKinney firefighter who suffered critical injuries after an accident at his home passed away Sunday. A McKinney firefighter who sustained critical injuries while hanging Christmas lights at his home has died.
- About 100 from fort due back from Iraq Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:11AMHerald/Review FORT HUACHUCA — It appears that more than 100 soldiers of the 11th Signal Brigade headquarters will be home for Christmas.
- Fort chaplain starts group for those with PTSD Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:11AMFORT HUACHUCA — Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Fred Robinson has formed a new group to help soldiers suffering with post traumatic stress disorder who want to talk with someone outside military medical channels, but still within the Army,
- Escaped Bowden inmate quickly captured Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:43AMA man who walked away from a prison wearing layers of clothing to protect himself from the cold was arrested shortly after his escape.
- Tasers need new policy to prevent more deaths Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:23AMMany police forces are trained to use lethal force, such as revolvers which fire hollow-point bullets that explode upon impact with the body. Surely then, [...]
- Local student takes initial solo flight Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:18AMFRONT ROYAL, Va. — Ahmad Bailey, 18, of Weatherford, soloed in a Cessna 152 airplane recently at Front Royal/Warren County Airport in Virginia.
- Logitech Advanced Gameboard for Serious Gamers Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:06AMIt is contoured to follow the natural shape of your hand and fingers, which allows you to game with gusto without stressing out your hand.