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]
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]
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]