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Happy National Aviation day, everyone! No flying for me today, unfortunately, but my head is in my happy place!

I’m sure I’ve said it before, but aside from pilot, I think loadmaster might be a pretty awesome job. At least in moments like this one. A U.S. Air Force Loadmaster sits on the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global partnerships, foster camaraderie between U.S. and International paratroopers, and to exchange current tactics, techniques and procedures pertaining to Airborne Operations (Static Line and Military Free Fall). (U.S. Army Photo By Staff Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released)

I’m sure like me, you’re all starting to grow somewhat tired of the, “Straight outta …” memes going around. Fun for a few days, sure.

This one actually made me laugh out loud, so, naturally, I figured you guys would like it, too.

Great shot of the North American F-100 Super Sabre (or “Hun”, as it was sometimes called) getting airborne at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Photo by Michael Rollinger. Used with permission.

Miss out on Oshkosh this year? Yeah … me too, unfortunately.

Loved this shot of the F-22, P-38, P-51 heritage flight. Photo by Michael Rollinger. Used with permission.

Been a while since the F-111 has been on the site! With that said, enjoy this clip of the final “dump and burn” ever at the 2010 Williamtown Airshow.

Best dad ever!

I don’t speak French, but I think, “Again, again!” translates well in any language. This little girl is a born aerobatic pilot for sure.

It’s impossible to not smile the first time you take the controls of an airplane! Excellent photo by Franz Ferdinand Photography.

Sometimes I get stuck inside the cockpit, it’s fun to look down and remind myself what I’m getting to do! Photo by Flickr user Franz Ferdinand Photography.

I love candid window shots. Mt. Fuji is captured nicely in this quick snap by Phillip Kalantzis Cope.

While our GEnx engines normally power the Dreamliner, GE Aviation’s latest version, the GEnx-2B, is optimized for Boeing’s brand new 747-8 freighter. The plane carries a quartet of these GEnx engines which can generate 66,000 pounds of thrust, along with an aluminum and composite body which allows it to travel the length of two football fields in one second. It’s also 16 percent more fuel efficient and able to lift 24 more tons than its predecessor. Now that’s a seriously powerful machine. 

Learn more about the GEnx-2B and follow our progress at the 2016 Farnborough International Air Show here. 

This week, GE Aviation unveiled its new suite of engine service offerings: TrueChoice. The services combine GE’s depth of #aviation product knowledge with rapidly growing digital capabilities — a marriage of physics and analytics that is delivering better customer outcomes faster. Click here to learn more.

Traveling faster than the speed of sound is actually quite noisy, creating sonic booms that prohibit these planes from flying over populated areas. The Concorde — the first supersonic jet in passenger service — last landed in 2003. Now, NASA is teaming up with Lockheed Martin and GE Aviation to develop a concept for a new jet that breaks the sound barrier, without making such a racket. Read more on GE Reports. 

After logging more than 8,000 hours and nearly 17,000 cycles of ground and flight testing, the latest-generation Boeing 737 MAX, powered by a pair of advanced LEAP-1B engines has made its maiden flight. The CFM LEAP is the world’s first jet engine to include 3D-printed fuel nozzles and engine shroud made from tough, lightweight materials called ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). While providing double-digit improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the engine reduces noise and emissions. Read more about CFM LEAP and it’s first flight on GE Reports.

It takes tough love to test a jet engine. Our team in Peebles, OH subjects engines to grueling trials to make sure they keep working when they fly into hailstorms, dust clouds or even ingest a goose. Some tests are more rigorous than others, but “you’ve got to prove that your engines are good,” says Brian DeBruin, who runs the test operations site in Peebles. Read more about the testing procedures at GE Reports.

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New course is out: Aviation Weather - A Pilot’s Guide

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This month’s cover photo contest winner is Jason Karlin of California. He shared this beautiful picture of a Citabria. #airplane #citabria #aviation #flying #pilot #avgeek #taildragger #instaaviation
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Mark your calendar - the first Dog Days of Summer is coming up on May 4 at Sporty’s. Join us at 11am for a weather flying webinar, then our famous hot dog cookout at noon, plus store specials. #airport #flying #pilot #avgeek #aviation #instaaviation #generalaviation
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