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July 10, 2014

FAA To Begin Evaluation Of Unleaded Fuels For GA

Agency Has Received Proposals For Nine Potential Replacements For Avgas

The FAA announced Thursday it has received nine replacement fuel proposals from producers Afton Chemical Company, Avgas LLC, Shell, Swift Fuels and a consortium of BP, TOTAL and Hjelmco, for further evaluation in the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI), an industry-government initiative designed to help the general aviation industry transition to an unleaded aviation gasoline.

CTS-100 Crew Accommodations Pass CDR

Construction May Begin As Early As This Fall

The Critical Design Review (CDR) for crew accommodations at launch complex SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral in Florida has been completed by United Launch Alliance, supported by Boeing, NASA, and the U.S. Air Force.

NASA-JAXA's New Precipitation Satellite Sees First Atlantic Hurricane

GPM Core Observatory Made Five Passes Over Arthur Last Week

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory flew over Hurricane Arthur five times between July 1 and July 5, 2014. Arthur was the first tropical cyclone of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season.

Airbus Helicopters’ EC175 FFS Is Ready For Service

EASA Certifies The Full-Flight Simulator Paving The Way For Training To Begin

The first Level D full-flight simulator for Airbus Helicopters’ EC175 rotorcraft has received airworthiness certification from EASA, enabling the first pilots to be trained with this high-fidelity system.

Hawker Siddeley Harrier Jump Jet On The Auction Block

Nice Condition ... Except For The Lack Of An Installed Engine

If you've ever wanted to own a Harrier Jump Jet ... this may be your opportunity.

IFD540 Reaches ‘Red Label’ Milestone

Avidyne Ends Early-Purchase Program, Announces $500 Rebate

Avidyne says the certification process for the IFD540 is "officially in the home stretch" on its journey to FAA approval. "We have reached ‘Red Label’ status," the company said in an eBulletin released to the media. "The FAA has scheduled flight tests for the week of July 14 in Melbourne FL. That is the same week and location as the DO-200A Compliance Audit."

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A4A Calls On DOT To Support Transparency For Airline Passengers

Trade Organizational Critical Of DOT Opposition To Transparent Airfares Act

Industry trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) is calling the U.S. DOT's opposition to the Transparent Airfares Act currently being debated in Washington a "disingenuous" move on the part of bureaucrats.

WestJet Announces Entry Into Wide-Body Service

Airline Is In 'Advanced Stages' Of Sourcing Aircraft

WestJet Airlines says it is moving forward with plans that would see the airline fly its own wide-body aircraft as early as fall 2015. The airline has received the support of the WestJet Pilot Association and its Board of Directors, and is currently in the advanced stages of sourcing wide-body aircraft.

Machinists Union Wins Election For Spirit Airlines Ramp Agents

Balloting Was Overseen By The National Mediation Board

In an election overseen by the National Mediation Board (NMB), nearly 220 Spirit Airlines ramp agents voted to be represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). Nearly 80 percent of the votes cast were for IAM representation.

Bangkok Airways Signs Contract For Three ATR 72-600s

Converts Options Into Firm Orders, First Delivery Scheduled Later This Year

Thailand's Bangkok Airways and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR are pleased to announce the signature of a contract for the purchase of three ATR 72-600s, valued at approximately $24.6 million each. This deal represents the conversion into firm orders of the options included in the deal unveiled earlier this year at the Singapore Airshow.

Researcher Receives Young Investigator Award For Wind Tunnel Research

Testing Effects Of Noise On Boundary-Layer Transition For Hypersonic Flight

An assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has received a Young Investigator Award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to support his research on how noise affects wind tunnel testing of boundary-layer transition for high-speed, hypersonic flight.

Royal Saudi Air Force AWACS Back In Service

Airplane Underwent Restoration That Took Nearly A Year

A Royal Saudi Air Force AWACS aircraft recently left Tinker for duty in Saudi Arabia after a nearly year-long restoration by the 76th Maintenance Squadron.

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Brazilian Airline GOL To Use Sugarcane-Based Jet Fuel

Schedules First International Commercial Flights With Newly Approved Amyris-Total Aviation Biofuel

Amyris has partnered with Brazilian airline GOL to begin the first commercial route with farnesane, the recently approved renewable jet fuel.

Airborne 07.09.14: Sad--Mustang Down, Museum Gets Help, Thunderbirds OSH14 Sked

Also: Bendix/King AOI, 737 Train Dump, Vari-Eze Reboot, 100 Years of Spins!

We are sad to report that the crash of a World War II P-51D Mustang took the lives of its 2 occupants. Reports indicate that the crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Durango-La Plata County Airport, Colorado on July 4th. It was reported by one source that the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Many of our reports about the relationship between city councils and airports are about problems. We are glad to say this report is about cooperation. The Virginia Beach, Virginia City Council last week voted 8-1 to waive real estate and personal property taxes for th

Boeing, Air New Zealand Celebrate First 787-9 Dreamliner Delivery

First Of 10 787-9s For The Launch Customer's Fleet

The first 787-9 Dreamliner has been delivered to launch customer Air New Zealand in a ceremony held at Boeing's Everett, WA facility. About 1,000 Boeing employees representing the 787 program joined Air New Zealand executives and guests at a unique celebration of this milestone event.

SNC Matures Dream Chaser Main Propulsion, Reaction Control System Design

Passes NASA Commercial Crew Program Milestone

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) announces it has completed a major Main Propulsion System (MPS) and Reaction Control System (RCS) risk reduction milestone for the Dream Chaser Space System, maturing the design of each system close to Critical Design Review (CDR). The milestone positions SNC one step closer to restoring U.S. crew transportation to low-Earth orbit (LEO).

FAA Clarifies AOA Indicator Installation Policy

Policy Allows Angle Of Attack Installations Without An STC

In February, the FAA issued a press release announcing that angle of attack (AOA) indicators would be eligible for certification under industry consensus standards rather than traditional avionics certification rules. Shortly after the press release was issued, EAA wrote to the FAA requesting clarification on the installation of these safety devices, asking whether the FAA would permit AOA system installations as a minor alteration to spur widespread adoption of this technology.

House Approves Restoration Of Oversight To CBP Preclearance Process

A4A Welcomes Passage Of The Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assess the impact future preclearance facilities will have on security, passengers, the economy and customs staffing at U.S. gateway airports.

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AeroSports Update: SkyCraft Declares Light Sport Compliance For Their Minisport

With The FAA Audit For S-LSA Certification Coming Up Soon, SkyCraft Purchases A New Factory In Utah

Last month, SkyCraft Airplanes declared to the FAA that its SD-1 Minisport is compliant with all ASTM specifications for Light Sport Aircraft certification. This announcement comes one year after publicly announcing it would be producing the airplane ready to fly.

ERAU Receives FAA Approval For ATP Certification Training Program

First Training Provider To Be Certified Under New FAA Regulations

When new FAA regulations take effect August 1, all future airline pilots will be required to complete an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification Training Program to qualify to take the ATP Airman Knowledge Test, a prerequisite for the ATP certificate that is required for employment as a commercial airline pilot in the United States.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.10.14)

"Completing this milestone moves the Dream Chaser closer to the Critical Design Review of our complete system.” Source: Mark N. Sirangelo, corporate vice president of SNC’s Space Systems.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.10.14): Rain Induced Fog

When warm rain falls through cooler air, water evaporates from the warm rain. It subsequently condenses in the cool air forming fog.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.10.14)

FAA AD and SAIB Email Updates

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