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LUNAR AND PLANETARY CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS SOLAR SYSTEM EVOLUTION

HOUSTON — NASA researchers and other scientists will present findings that provide new insights into the evolution of the solar system during the 42nd annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference.

The conference will run March 7-11 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas.

Key events include the unveiling of future planetary science strategy; early science results from a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission, called Hayabusa, that returned the first particle samples from an asteroid; presentations about the recent comet Hartley 2 flyby; and the upcoming MESSENGER mission, the first spacecraft to orbit Mercury.

The conference also will include a briefing about the Planetary Decadal Survey at 5:30 p.m. CST on March 7. The survey is a strategy released by the National Research Council in Washington to prioritize missions, research areas and observations ten or more years into the future. The briefing’s featured speaker will be Steve Squyres of Cornell University. He is the survey’s chair and principal investigator for NASA’s Mars Exploration Rovers.

News media representatives interested in registering or obtaining more information should visit:

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2011/

The conference is hosted by the Lunar and Planetary Institute in . The institute is managed by the Universities Space Research Association, a national, nonprofit consortium of universities chartered in 1969 by the National Academy of Sciences at NASA’s request.

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    NTSB TO HOLD BOARD MEETING ON MID-AIR COLLISION OVER HUDSON RIVER NEAR HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY

    The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public
    Board meeting on Tuesday, September 14, at 9:30 a.m., in its
    Board Room and Conference Center, 429 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W.,
    Washington, DC.

    On August 8, 2009, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N71MC, and a
    Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter, N401LH, operated by Liberty
    Helicopters, collided over the Hudson River near Hoboken,
    New Jersey. All 9 people aboard the two aircraft died in the
    accident. The airplane flight was operating under the
    provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91,
    and the helicopter flight was operating under the provisions
    of 14 CFR Parts 135 and 136. No flight plans were filed or
    were required for either flight, and visual meteorological
    conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

    A live and archived webcast of the proceedings will be
    available on the Board’s website at
    www.ntsb.gov/Events/Boardmeeting.htm. Technical support
    details are available under “Board Meetings.” To report any
    problems, please call 703-993-3100 and ask for Webcast
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    A summary of the Board’s final report, which will include
    findings, probable cause and safety recommendations, will
    appear on the website shortly after the conclusion of the
    meeting. The entire report will appear on the website
    several weeks later.

    Directions to Board Room: Front door located on Lower 10th
    Street, directly below L’Enfant Plaza. From Metro, exit
    L’Enfant Plaza station at 9th and D Streets escalator, walk
    through shopping mall, at CVS store take escalator down one
    level. Board room will be to your left.

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    International Progress on Environmental Standards


    Earlier this year, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) advanced two important goals to make air travel cleaner and quieter worldwide. As a member of CAEP, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) played a crucial role.

    “Air transportation continues to grow within and amongst nations,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “These new environmental standards and procedures recognize that we can work together internationally to achieve positive advancements in making aviation as environmentally efficient as possible.”

    Relating to aircraft noise, CAEP has recommended a new international standard for newly designed aircraft that would reduce noise by 7 decibels relative to the current noise standard. The new requirement would become effective in 2017 for large aircraft and in 2020 for smaller models.

    To address global warming greenhouse gases produced in air travel, CAEP has agreed to new international certification procedures for aircraft relating to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. At previous CAEP meetings, the committee had agreed on how to measure CO2. These new certification procedures now open the door for CAEP discussions on how stringent the standard should be set and whether the standard should only be applied to newly designed aircraft or some application to in-production aircraft. These discussions are expected to be completed by 2015.

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  • Flight 447: Press release N° 5

    Paris, 01 June 2009 – 18:13 local time
    Press release N° 5
    Versão brasileira abaixo

    Air France is now able to confirm the nationalities of the passengers who were on board flight AF 447 on 31 May 2009, which disappeared between Rio de Janeiro and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This list of nationalities is based on the information provided by the Brazilian Authorities.

    2 American
    1 Argentinian
    1 Austrian
    1 Belgian
    58 Brazilian
    5 British
    1 Canadian
    9 Chinese
    1 Croatian
    1 Danish
    1 Dutch
    1 Estonian
    1 Filipino
    61 French
    1 Gambian
    26 German
    4 Hungarian
    3 Irish
    1 Icelandic
    9 Italian
    5 Lebanese
    2 Moroccan
    3 Norwegian
    2 Polish
    1 Romanian
    1 Russian
    3 Slovakian
    1 South African
    2 Spanish
    1 Swedish
    6 Swiss
    1 Turkish
    Air France expresses its deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of the passengers and crew who were on board this flight.

    Air France is doing its utmost to provide support to relatives and friends: counselling with physicians and psychologists as well as specially trained Air France volunteers has been set up at the airports of Paris-Charles de Gaulle 2 and Rio de Janeiro.

    Air France has also established a special toll-free number for the attention of relatives and friends of passengers who may have been on board. They can use this number to obtain information on whether or not a member of their family or friends was on board.

    Phone number reserved for relatives and friends

    0800 800 812 in France,
    0800 881 20 20 in Brazil,
    and + 33 1 57 02 10 55 for calls from all other countries.

    Air France will release further information as soon as it is available.

    NB: We ask journalists not to call this number, which is reserved for relatives and close friends.

    Português

    Air France confirma as nacionalidades dos passageiros que se encontravam a bordo do voo AF 447 do dia 31 de maio 2009, desaparecido entre o Rio de Janeiro e Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Esta lista foi constituída tendo como base informações fornecidas por autoridades brasileiras.

    · 1 Sul-africano
    26 Alemães
    2 Norte-americanos
    1 Argentino
    1 Austríaco
    1 Belga
    58 Brasileiros
    5 Britânicos
    1 Canadense
    9 Chineses
    1 Croata
    1 Dinamarquês
    2 Espanhóis
    1 Estoniano
    61 Franceses
    1 Gambiano
    4 Húngaros
    3 Irlandeses
    1 Islandeses
    9 Italianos
    5 Libaneses
    2 Marroquinos
    1 Holandeses
    3 Noruegueses
    1 Filipinos
    2 Poloneses
    1 Romeno
    1 Russo
    3 Eslovacos
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    6 Suiços
    1 Turco
    A Air France dirige suas sinceras condolências às famílias e aos parentes dos passageiros e membros da tripulação.

    A Air France está concentrando todos os seus esforços em dar suporte às famílias e parentes: uma assistência psicológica foi instalada no aeroporto de Paris Charles de Gaulle 2 e no aeroporto do Rio de Janeiro. Ela é composta de médicos e psicólogos, assim como voluntários da empresa, especialmente treinados para estas situações.

    A empresa também colocou à disposição um número de telefone toll free especial de atendimento às famílias dos passageiros. Ela informa, conforme solicitação, de uma eventual presença a bordo de um familiar.

    Números de telefone reservados às famílias
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    e 33 1 57 02 10 55 para outros países

    Air France comunicará outras informações assim que elas estiverem disponíveis.

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    Boeing-led Team Submits Proposal for C-17 Training

    For Immediate Release:

    ST. LOUIS, Feb. 15, 2010 — A team led by Boeing [NYSE: BA] has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Air Force to provide aircrew and maintenance training support for the service’s C-17 Globemaster III fleet under the new C-17 Training System contract. Boeing Training Systems & Services has delivered C-17 aircrew training to the Air Force for the past 18 years.

    The team draws on the experience and strengths of Boeing, FlightSafety Services Corp., FlightSafety International, Delaware Resource Group, Safety Training Systems, and CymSTAR. Boeing’s five program leaders have more than 78 years of combined experience delivering C-17 training.

    “As the incumbent prime contractor for C-17 aircrew training, we have consistently delivered guaranteed students to the Air Force for nearly two decades,” said Mark McGraw, Boeing vice president of Training Systems & Services. “And our Training System team has ensured that the service’s C-17 training devices are available for training more than 99 percent of the time.”

    The new C-17 Training System contract consolidates the contract for aircrew training systems with a contract for supporting the maintenance training devices. The Boeing team’s experience with both training programs will ensure a seamless transition to a single, integrated support program. The Air Force will continue to provide maintenance instruction separately from the other activities.

    “FlightSafety Services is pleased to be participating with The Boeing Company as a teammate on the C-17 Training System follow-on contract,” said Eric Hinson, executive vice president, FlightSafety International. “FlightSafety has a 20-year history of producing successful C-17 training simulators and a long-standing relationship with both Boeing and the Air Force. We stand ready to work with Boeing and the Air Force on this important program.”

    The cornerstone of the Boeing team’s ongoing success in C-17 training is its highly qualified instructors and support personnel. The same personnel will continue to instruct aircrews and support the training systems for the C-17 Training System contract.
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    A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world’s largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $34 billion business with 68,000 employees worldwide.

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    Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Structures Test Aircraft Makes 1st Flight

    MESA, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2009 — The Boeing [NYSE: BA] AH-64D Apache Block III program has completed the first flight of its structures test aircraft. The test, conducted Nov. 23 in Mesa, demonstrated flight characteristics and handling maneuvers. Tests to continue to expand the helicopter’s flight envelope are expected to continue for the next several weeks.

    Block III technologies being tested include the composite main rotor blade, composite horizontal stabilator, and -701D engines, which include an enhanced digital electronic control unit. The aircraft also features a split-torque face gear transmission that increases power throughput by more than 20 percent within the same physical operating space as the legacy transmission.

    “This flight demonstration is another crucial step as the U.S. Army and Boeing work together to meet the objectives of the Apache Block III program,” said Col. Shane Openshaw, Army Apache project manager. “The Apache Block III helicopter meets the Army’s requirement to sustain the aircraft for its life cycle while providing superior capabilities to Army aviators, battlefield commanders and soldiers.”

    The program’s avionics test aircraft, which made its first flight ahead of schedule in June 2008, completed the Army’s Limited User Test according to schedule, in November, at the Yuma (Ariz.) Proving Ground.

    “Meeting calendar objectives while integrating new capabilities confirms the maturity of the multiple technologies conceived, designed and developed by Boeing and our key partners for the Apache Block III helicopter,” said Al Winn, Boeing Apache Programs vice president. “Our success highlights the value of cooperative development.”

    The Army and Boeing continue to work toward an anticipated Department of Defense acquisition process Milestone C decision in April 2010.

    A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world’s largest space and defense businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $32 billion business with 70,000 employees worldwide.
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    Contact:
    Carole Thompson
    Boeing Rotorcraft Communications
    Office: 480-891-2119
    Mobile: 602-741-4802
    carole.j.thompson-sutton@boeing.com

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    NASA TV to Air Return of 3 International Space Station Crew

    Expedition 52 Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA, Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA float through the Harmony module of the International Space Station. Credits: NASA
    Expedition 52 Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA, Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of the Russian space agency Roscosmos and Flight Engineer Jack Fischer of NASA float through the Harmony module of the International Space Station.
    Credits: NASA

    NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and her Expedition 52 crew are scheduled to return to Earth Saturday, Sept. 2. NASA TV and website will provide complete coverage.

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    8 p.m. – deorbit burn and landing (deorbit burn at 8:29 p.m. and landing at 9:22 p.m.)
    11 p.m. – replay of hatch closure, undocking and landing activities

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