Military might and more!

Military might and more!

JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Air Force contract has yet to be awarded to Embraer Corp. for its A-29 Super Tucano. São José dos Campos (São Paulo) -based Embraer named Jacksonville as its location to build a facility (on JAA property) to construct its Super Tucano plane, according to a City of Jacksonville press release. The USAF expects to [...] [...more]

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A Farnborough International Airshow landing

A Farnborough International Airshow landing

JACKSONVILLE —  Hampshire County in Southeast England was a major command area during the Second World War.  Beyond the Royal Navy and Royal Army’s presence,  a company named Supermarine designed military aircraft there, including the Spitfire - the legendary backbone aircraft of the Royal Air Force. This is, unfortunately, why  the Luftwaffe bombed the region to smithereens.  But [...] [...more]

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JAA in Montreal

JAA in Montreal

Montreal, Quebec sits on an island in the St. Lawrence River – the city was considered a strategic location long before the arrival of Europeans in Canada.  In 14 days, though, Montreal will explore strategic locations in ways surely not envisioned by French colonists. Airports Council International – North America is holding its May 31 [...] [...more]

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