Supersonic Research Flight Conducted by Armstrong Flight Research Center
What happened
A NASA test pilot completed a flight in the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft from Armstrong Flight Research Center on October 21. During the flight, the aircraft reached a maximum speed of Mach 1.4 at an altitude of 55,000 feet. Separately, the Board of Directors of ALPA reelected Captain Jason Ambrosi to a second four-year term as president.
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Why it matters
The research flight represents advancement in supersonic aerospace technology. Furthermore, ALPA pilots have successfully negotiated 24 new contracts and returned over $150 million in dues to members for the first time in the union’s history.
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Who's involved
- Armstrong Flight Research CenterNASA aerospace research center that hosted the supersonic test flight
- Delta Air LinesAirline whose pilots are represented by ALPA, which reelected its president
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Aerospace and defense corporations might see increased investment in supersonic research and development.
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The entities involved
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Armstrong Flight Research Center
NASA aerospace research center in California, USA
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Jim Campbell
American video and installation artist (born 1956)
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Delta Air Lines
airline in the United States (1929–present)