Aerospace

Alaska Airlines donates a plane to Portland Community College

Alaska Airlines and its sibling firm Horizon Air donated a plane to Portland Community College, which will be used by students to practice repairs and learn about aviation mechanics. The jet’s estimated value is $650,000. With this donation, PCC’s aviation programs will now have access to more cutting-edge hands-on learning experiences.

This donated Horizon Q400 will be kept at the Hillsboro Airport for usage by instructors and students. For students to engage in practical learning with a big transport plane, the avionics systems and structure will be in tact. In addition to the Q400, Horizon gave away 50 iPads to make sure that the crew had the most recent operating instructions and manuals to operate the aircraft to commercial standards.

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Boeing estimates that during the next 20 years, the airline industry would experience shortages of more than 600,000 workers, including pilots and airline technicians. Already, the scarcity is reducing the number of flights that airlines can operate each day.

The Portland area’s demand for aviation mechanics is expected to increase by 14.6% through 2027, while the national demand for pilots is expected to increase by 6%, according to the Oregon Employment Department. The demand for new certified airframe and powerplant mechanics in the aviation sector is high, as demonstrated by Boeing’s report.

The AMT Program has a success rate (first time taking each class) of about 70%, which is roughly twice the rate of PCC as a whole. Nearly all AMT students who attempt the certification examinations after finishing the programme receive their certificates.

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The aircraft will be used by AMT to immerse students in contemporary commercial aircraft technology and the dynamics of turbine engines, analyse the use of contemporary maintenance documentation to perform and troubleshoot, train on the typical servicing and maintenance procedures encountered by new mechanics in the field, review electronic flight deck systems and maintenance diagnostics, and practise engine run and aircraft taxi procedures as well as aircraft ground movement procedures.

AVS will use it as an airline/transport aircraft procedural trainer and will undertake familiarization training for transport aircraft systems, including turbine engine education and transport aircraft avionics (instruments and navigation).

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Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.