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Today was a particiarly special day as we gathered at the Washington State House of Representatives to honor the remarkable career and contributions of Thomas H Gray through House Resolution 4626. It was a privilege to help draft this resolution recognizing his legacy in aerospace engineering, flight testing, and mentorship. Tom Gray’s career is nothing short of legendary, beginning at Boeing in 1961, he played a critical role in the flight testing of iconic aircraft like the 707, 747, and 767, and he made history as the first non-pilot to fly aboard the maiden 747 flight in 1969. His pioneering work in digital and computer integration has shaped the safety and performance of modern aviation. Beyond his contributions to aircraft, he played a key role in the Space Shuttle Enterprise landing tests in 1977 and supported advancements in maritime domain technology for the U.S. Navy. Tom’s impact goes far beyond his technical achievements. His 1,400+ hours as a fellow The Museum of Flight docent, dedication to preserving the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, and mentorship of young aviators through programs like the Red-Tailed Hawks Flying Club and the Michael P. Anderson Memorial Aerospace Program have left an enduring mark on generations to come. Joining us today were Tom’s two sons, two aviation students (Zach, who is pursuing a career in commercial aviation, and Rumeiza, currently a flight instructor) both inspired by Tom’s legacy. We were also honored to be joined by Colonel Kimberly Ford, an Alaska Airlines pilot, her father, who served in the Signal Corps, and Karen Robinson , President of the Sam Bruce Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. A huge thank you to Representative April Berg for sponsoring this resolution, bringing him into the Democratic house, caucus for special recognitionand to all the many legislators from both sides of the aisle who supported and honored today. Special appreciation to Representative Berg’s legislative assistant, Katharine Gillen for her tireless efforts in making this recognition a reality. A shout out to representative Chris Corry amd Tom Dent for working to have him recognized in Republican house caucus today as well. https://lnkd.in/ggDVwCxQ #Aerospace #Mentorship #TuskegeeAirmen #WashingtonState #AviationHistory #STEMEducation #Leadership

Happy 100th anniversary to Delta Air Lines, we love to see they are as excited about JetZero's Z4 as we are! We can't wait to work hand in hand with their team to bring the Z4 to life. https://lnkd.in/g4VS_qmR

“BETA 916LF Aircraft Completes Stunning 3,064 Nautical Mile Flight Across America.” There are times when a company must tell the world of a remarkable accomplishment and BETA Technologies’ stunning 3,064 nautical mile flight across America is such an example. Achieved via a series of staggered flights, its production-intent aircraft 916LF took off from the company’s test centre in Plattsburgh, New York, eventually landing on the West Coast at Santa Monica Municipal Airport. The aircraft flew through VFR, IFR, day and night conditions, as granted by the FAA’s Special Airworthiness Certification. Over the course of the trip, the 916LF flew across 11 states, including New York, Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California. The craft flew through municipal and state airports, as well as DoD bases, including Creech Air Force Base and Nellis Air Force Base. https://lnkd.in/ege3YbMe #BETA916LF #FlightAchievement #FlyingAcrossAmerica #NauticalMiles #FAAApproved #SustainableAviation #AviationInnovation #AircraftEngineering #AviationNews

As we begin March 2025, I have another great news to share! JOLY AIRLINES one of South Africa’s newest airline has ordered 30 ME-1A Amphibious Aircraft from Mallard Enterprises JOLY Airlines is addressing a substantial need in the African continent connecting multiple communities within South Africa to many regional countries. We are extremely happy to?collaborate with JOLY AIRLINES with our ME-1A 19 passenger hull based amphibious aircraft to support the growth of seaplanes in Africa. As?we throw our weight behind JOLY AIRLINES, together we are creating a new benchmark of amphibious aviation in Africa?and Indonesia too. ?“The?ME-1A amphibious aircraft’s new generation 21st century design is an ideal addition to the African market. It will provide a safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally sustainable travel experience to connect our customers across areas that were previously inaccessible”, said Shawn J. van der Merwe (Smale-Letsoalo), JOLY Group Executive Chairman and CEO.

?? In The News: Why Hybrids Have The U.S. Military’s Eye ? This month’s issue of Aerospace America magazine (AIAA) places Electra.aero's EL9 Ultra Short aircraft front and center.?? ? In December, the United States Air Force AFWERX innovation unit declared that hybrid-electric aircraft are the future of its Agility Prime test and development program.?? ? Electra designed the EL9, in partnership with Agility Prime, to be the workhorse for intra-theater airlift and contested logistics missions at the last tactical leg – delivering materiel from hubs to spokes without runways, infrastructure, or noise.? ? Electra’s EL9 can do it all. ? ? ? Runway independent -- thanks to its hybrid-electric blown-lift technologies enabling safe and quiet takeoff and landing in just 150 feet.? ? Able to transport 1,000 lbs for distances over 1,000 nautical miles.? ? Mobile power source – provides 600 kW of continuous power and up to 1 MW of temporary power to equipment and command posts in austere environments. Lt. Col. Jonathan “Spades” Gilbert, who runs the Prime Division of AFWERX, told AIAA Aerospace America magazine's Paul Brinkmann that with hybrid-electric, “I can get a lot of the benefits of the electric system, but now I can increase range and payload. It’s a win-win for everything.”? ? Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gndh-4Gk?

The cargo door has been installed on the -300. That’s the first of 3 doors being installed over the next 3 weeks. Lots going on at Aspire MRO.