Air Center Helicopters Inc.* Burleson, Texas, was awarded an $82,842,593 firm-fixed-price contract (N3220526C1236) to provide Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) services. The Detachment will be forward deployed worldwide for extensive periods at sea. It is anticipated that the detachment will be primarily assigned to Combat Logistics Force ships of the T-AKE class and used to meet Seventh
The Swedish Armed Forces have confirmed that their Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) units were activated twice on Friday, deploying JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in response to Russian military aircraft operating in the Baltic Sea region near Swedish airspace. According to an official press statement, the incidents took place over both the southern and northern […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth13 Jun
Over the years, I have covered quite a few inaugural flights into Seattle. They are always a hoot, but often there aren't many surprises. Well, when Cathay Pacific Airlines did an inaugural flight to Seattle (SEA) from Hong Kong (HKG) on March 30, they did things a bit differently, and in a grand way. Not only did I get to experience the normal excitement of being on the ramp to greet the aircraft, but there was also a fun surprise at the gate; plus the airline held a grand gala event later in the evening. The day started when I awoke and opened FlightRadar24 to see which aircraft was en route. As expected, it was an Airbus A350-900, and it had registration B-LRJ. Then I noticed the photo: it was the retro livery. Booya! I quickly got some AvGeek goose bumps (yes, that is a thing). The airline calls it the “lettuce sandwich” retro livery and it has a special place in my AvGeek heart. Long before the internet was a thing, I remember looking at L1011s in that very livery in one of my airline books. It was one of my favorites. I never got the chance to see it in person, so here was my opportunity. And, it was extra special because this was also the first time that this retro livery would be flying to the U.S.
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Luftfahrtmagazin - News aus der Luftfahrt The delivery of the first NH90 Sea Tiger to the German Navy marks a significant milestone for the maritime defense of Germany and its allies. These state-of-the-art helicopters, manufactured as part of a joint venture between Airbus Helicopters and NHIndustries, are specifically designed for surface and anti-submarine warfare. They symbolize not only technological advancement but […] Der Artikel NH90 Sea Tiger an deutsche Marine ausgeliefert erschien auf dem Nachrichtenmagazin Luftfahrtmagazin . Luftfahrtmagazin - News aus der Luftfahrt
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AvGeeks traveling to, from, or transiting through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will soon have access to a relatively rare amenity, at least in the Pacific Northwest of the United States: an observation deck. Currently expected to open to the traveling public in the second quarter of 2026, the expanded concourse will add at least 10 restaurants to the airport's offerings, several new retail outlets, some fancy new seating, and lots of artwork. The signature artwork for the new spaces is a very large wood sculpture of a stylized tree, which will arch over an interesting stadium-style seating area. But, back to what's most exciting for the AvGeek crowd - the Lookout at C, as the airport is calling it. It's a glassed-in observation area, looking west-southwest from the C concourse toward the main terminal and the airport's taxiways, some of the gate areas, and SEA's three runways.
I am one of those who don't mind doing airport drop offs and pickups. Often I will actually park and walk the person to security or meet them when they come out. I miss the days when you could go through security with the person, walk them to their gate, and wave to their plane as it pushed back. Or welcome them with a smile at the gate as they deplaned. Most drop offs today are about speed and efficiency; the driver will barely roll to a stop, people rush out of the vehicle, bags are thrown to the curb, there are a few quick goodbyes, and then everyone skedaddles before being yelled at by the authorities. Back in 2018, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) initiated a new program called the SEA Visitor Pass Program. This free program essentially lets you travel back in time to when a non-flying visitor could go through security. I have been wanting to try the program first-hand, but an opportunity never came up... until recently. I had a friend flying in from Montana and I decided to give it a shot. I didn’t let them know my game plan and my hope was to surprise them at the gate. I would say that for the most part things went pretty smoothly and it was worth the experience. However, I am not sure this will become a regular thing for me.
Over the last few years, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has invited some local AvGeeks, who love sharing their airline passion online, to a special gathering. We all meet up airside and get a rundown of the day, go through security, then pile into a few vans and head out to the airfield, all under escort from airport ops. That part alone is pretty entertaining and fun, but it gets better from there.
Delta Air Lines has announced new nonstop service from Seattle to Barcelona and Rome alongside the opening of two new premium lounges at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The airline will launch service to Rome four times per week and Barcelona three times per week beginning summer 2026, operating on Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. Delta has also secured
Frontier Airlines has commenced operations at Seattle Paine Field International Airport with the launch of nonstop services to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. The ultra-low fare carrier began twice-weekly flights to each destination on June 2, offering introductory fares from US$69. The new routes complement Frontier’s existing services to seven destinations from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
With much fanfare, a turret salute from SEA airport firefighters, and plenty of pastries, SAS Scandinavian Airlines resumed it’s Copenhagen to Seattle service after a sixteen-year hiatus using Airbus A350s on the route. SAS has a long history in Seattle, having inaugurated service to Europe back in 1966, becoming the first carrier to directly serve […]
Luftfahrtmagazin - News aus der Luftfahrt Embraer, a leader in the aerospace industry, will showcase its advanced product portfolio at LAAD Defence & Security 2025. From April 1-4 in Rio de Janeiro, visitors will be able to experience the company’s latest defense solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber technology. Presentation at LAAD The company emphasizes that participating in the […] Der Artikel Embraer presents innovations at LAAD Defence & Security erschien auf dem Nachrichtenmagazin Luftfahrtmagazin . Luftfahrtmagazin - News aus der Luftfahrt
Luftfahrtmagazin•Christian Lechner27 Mar 2025When To Go Missed Aspen, Colorado (ASE) The airport sits at 7,837 feet above sea level, with towering mountains peaking at over 14,000 feet just a few miles away. The runway is snuggled in a box canyon, with one way in and one way out. Not only must you have a heightened situational awareness, but … Continue reading "Instrument IQ — December 2021/January 2022"
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