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June 16, 2014

Airborne 06.16.14: Google 'n Virgin?, TBirds At Oshkosh, Another Airport At Risk

Also: Harrier Dumped From Airshow, A350 XWB All Wet, Cessna/Beech at Special Olympics, President Bush Skydives Again

Google is reportedly talking with Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic about purchasing a share of the space tourism company ... a move which observers say could give the Internet behemoth a way to easily and quickly launch satellites. This news broke one day after it was announced that Google was buying the startup satellite venture Skybox Imaging for $500 million. A common question asked about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is, why have they never had the US Air Force Thunderbirds or Navy Blue Angels perform at the event? The answer has alw

Airborne 06.16.14: Google And Virgin?, TBirds At Oshkosh, Another Airport At Risk

Also: Harrier Dumped From Airshow, A350 XWB All Wet, Cessna/Beech at Special Olympics, President Bush Skydives Again

Google is reportedly talking with Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic about purchasing a share of the space tourism company ... a move which observers say could give the Internet behemoth a way to easily and quickly launch satellites. This news broke one day after it was announced that Google was buying the startup satellite venture Skybox Imaging for $500 million. A common question asked about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is, why have they never had the US Air Force Thunderbirds or Navy Blue Angels perform at the event? The answer has always been, the location of the airport and the event boundary lines did not meet the minimum FAA safety requirements. This year, m

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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Earns FAA, EASA Certification

Newest Commercial Airplane Nears Delivery On Schedule, Boeing Says

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been certified by the FAA and EASA for commercial service. Boeing is now in the final stages of preparing for the first 787-9 delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand.

FltPlan Launches Free Android Go App

Designed As An Alternative To The iPad Software

FltPlan has launched its free full feature Android Go app designed as an alternative to the iPad which until now has been the primary device available for inflight usage. This makes FltPlan the first company to offer free inflight apps on both Apple and Android tablets.

Simultaneous Manned, Unmanned Helicopter Flight Tests Conducted

Northrop Grumman, US Navy Stage Tests Aboard A Littoral Combat Ship

An unmanned MQ-8B Fire Scout and an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter have for the first time been flown simultaneously ... demonstrating how a mix of aircraft can increase a ship commander's intelligence-gathering capabilities aboard the Littoral Combat Ship.

NASA Announces Two Upcoming Undersea Missions

NEEMO Lab Gives Insights Into Conditions Aboard ISS

NASA is returning to the bottom of the ocean. Twice this summer, aquanauts participating in the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) will conduct activities on the ocean floor that will provide insights for future International Space Station and exploration activities.

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WSI Announces Global Flight Tracking Expansion

Expanded ADS-B Data Displayed Via WSI Fusion Provides Increased Tracking Fidelity

WSI Corporation, a disruptive weather and aviation decision support company, has announced substantial global coverage expansion for aircraft being tracked within WSI Fusion. An essential platform for critical flight decisions at over 80 airlines globally, WSI Fusion enables flight operators to fly safer and more efficiently through earlier insight into disruptive weather and operational conditions and proactive decision making.

FAA, JCAB Issue STC To Gogo For Internet Service Installation

Ku-Satellite Equipment Approved For JAL Boeing 737-800 Aircraft

Gogo has received an STC from the FAA and certification from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) - the aviation authority in Japan - to install Gogo's Ku-satellite based connectivity service on Japan Airlines' 737-800 aircraft. This is the fourth certification Gogo has received specific for JAL's connectivity service and marks the last one needed to install JAL's complete domestic fleet.

NASA Instruments Begin Science On European Spacecraft

Rosetta Spacecraft Was Launched In 2004 For Landing On A Comet

Three NASA science instruments aboard the ESA Rosetta spacecraft, which is set to become the first to orbit a comet and land a probe on its nucleus, are beginning observations and sending science data back to Earth.

Mayo Aviation Adds A Hawker-Beech 400XP To Its Growing Charter Fleet

Aircraft Will Be Based At Company's HQ IN Colorado

Mayo Aviation, Inc. has announced the addition of a 2007 Hawker-Beech 400XP to its charter fleet in response to continued demand from its charter clientele.

Japan In Talks To Develop Military Utility Helo

Aircraft Would Be Used Domestically And Exported

Japan has initiated talks with prominent helicopter manufacturers and their partners in that country that could eventually lead to a new Japanese military utility helicopter.

F-16 Training Proposed For Pilots In Singapore

Congress Notified Of Possible Sale Worth $251 Million

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for F-16 Pilot Training and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $251 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on June 11, 2014.

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Astronauts, Space Science Experts To Converge On Waterloo, ON

Attending A Symposium On Aging In Space Held In Canada

Astronauts and space researchers attending the inaugural Aging in Space for Life on Earth Symposium at the University of Waterloo will hear for first time that some astronauts' arteries are stiffer when they return from six months in space.

Duke Airborne Systems Launches RWS For Helicopters

Fully-Robotic Device Enables Mission Completion Without Attack Helicopter Escort

Duke Airborne Systems will introduce the first-of-its-kind fully-robotic Remote Weapon Station (RWS) for helicopters at Eurosatory, taking place in Paris, June 16-20.

NASAO Announces Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Program

In Fond Memory Of A Great Aviator

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), has announced the creation of the Henry M. Ogrodzinski (shown below with the late Paul Poberezny) Scholarship Program. The program will be run through NASAO’s Center for Aviation Research and Education and will award scholarships to dependents and spouses of NASAO Members that are in good standing. All phases of the program will be independently managed by Scholarship Managers (SM) – a division of Career Opportunities Through Education, Inc. (Cote’). SM is a national, non-profit organization with extensive experience in the management of scholarship programs.

Klyde Morris (06.16.14)

Grumpy Ol' Klyde Gets A Break... Sorta...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Marine Officers Train With UAVs

Thirteen Complete Two-Week Unmanned System Training Course

"Raven" will soon be a common name to every Marine who has completed The Basic School (TBS) officer course.

AeroSports Update: Skydiver Sets An Unusual Record

Skydiving Is A Sport That Sets Lots Of Records But This Is The First One We’ve Seen That Has To Do With A Lack Of Oxygen.

Skydiving certainly qualifies to be one of the popular activities that falls under the category of AeroSports. What started out as recreational parachute jumping using World War II style parachute grew up in the 1960s with the advent of the rectangular chutes that are commonly used today. As the sport gained popularity, new and exciting ways to demonstrate skydiving abilities set record after record.

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Airborne 06.13.14: AEA Educates Congress, US v Norwegian, Emirates Nixes A350XWB

Also: EASA Approved: Citation Sovereign+, Pondering ANN’s Next Move, Sportsman Diesel First Flight, Drones v Crazies

Aircraft Electronics Association President Paula Derks addressed the U.S. House Committee on Small Business on Wednesday. Derks, told committee members that FAA leadership needs to refocus its efforts for a more rapid adoption of the safety-enhancing NextGen technologies it has invested so heavily in. The U.S. House of Representative has passed an amendment to the 2015 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act that requires that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) follow the protocol contained in the

California Capital Airshow Announces Performer And Aircraft Lineup

The USAF F-22 Raptor Jet Demonstration Team Is The Headliner

The ninth annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented by Sacramento County, has announced its headlining act, the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team as well as its roster of performers, aircraft and interactive exhibits for the 2014 Show scheduled September 6-7, at Mather Airport (KMHR) in Sacramento.

Historic WWII Warbirds Visit Cincinnati

Offering Rides And Preserving History At Lunken Airport

Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport (KLUK) will turn back the calendar to 1944 when Cincinnati Warbirds Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Warbird Squadron 18 hosts a pair of vintage World War II aircraft operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, Friday June 20-Sunday, June 22, 2014. The aircraft will be on display 9am-6pm each day.

Giant Telescopes Pair Up To Image Near-Earth Asteroid

Some Of The Most Detailed Images Of Such A Body Ever Captured

NASA scientists using Earth-based radar have produced sharp views of a recently discovered asteroid as it slid silently past our planet. Captured on June 8, 2014, the new views of the object designated “2014 HQ124" are some of the most detailed radar images of a near-Earth asteroid ever obtained.

Established UAV Companies Likely To Face Increased Competition

ASD Report Shows Market Fragmented, Many Smaller Start-Ups

A new analysis of the leading companies in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) market indicates that while the UAV market is currently dominated by two US companies: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Northrop Grumman Corporation, the UAV market is also highly fragmented with numerous small companies developing innovative platforms.

IFD540 iPad App Available Free

Allows Users To Become Familiar With The Device Outside The Cockpit

Avidyne’s new IFD540 Free Play Simulator for the Apple iPad is now available through the App Store at no charge.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.16.14): Ground Communication Outlet (GCO)

Ground Communication Outlet (GCO) An unstaffed, remotely controlled, ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and FSS via VHF to a telephone connection to obtain an instrument clearance or close a VFR or IFR flight plan. They may also get an updated weather briefing prior to takeoff. Pilots will use four "key clicks" on the VHF radio to contact the appropriate ATC facility or six "key clicks" to contact the FSS. The GCO system is intended to be used only on the ground.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.16.14)

Aero Linx: Socata TB Users Group This site is dedicated to providing information and support on Socata's TB range of general aviation aircraft. The primary mission of the Group is to provide members with information and assistance that will help keep Socata-built airplanes flying - safely and affordably, and to provide a forum for Socata pilots to discuss issues that effect them. Here you will find the latest information on the TB fleet, user information and stories and pictures of users with their aircraft as well as a gateway to the "members only" message board where you can exchange tips and information with other TB Users.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.16.14)

"PMA-263 has been supporting the Marine Corps with Group 1 systems since 2006, but until now it was small divisions and specials operations. Now that TBS instructors are certified Raven operators, they will be influencing every Marine officer and the future of small UAS operations in the field and ultimately the expeditionary nature of the mission." Source: USMC Col. Eldon Metzger, PMA-263 program manager, in comments made as thirteen TBS (The Basic School) instructors finished a two-week course May 22, where they learned how to operate, maintain and integrate the RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) into their upcoming basic school curriculum.

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