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September 03, 2014

Airborne 09.03.14: AEA Reports Progress, Carter PAV On Hold, Elvis Planes 4 Sale

Also: Lee Bottom Fly-In, Comet Mission Landing Spots, Team Aerodynamix, Yellowstone Bans UAVs, Santa Monica Wants To Welch On Agreements

In the three-month period of April, May and June 2014, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to just over $652 million dollars. The figure represented a 2.7 percent increase in sales compared to the second-quarter 2013 as reported a year ago by the participating companies. The amount of sales also marked a slight uptick in total sales from the first three months of the year, as first-quarter sales amounted to more than $651 million. Carter Aviation Technologies, which has been working t

Airborne 09.03.14: AEA Reports Progress, Carter PAV On Hold, Elvis Planes On Block

Also: Lee Bottom Fly-In, Comet Mission Landing Spots, Team Aerodynamix, Yellowstone Bans UAVs, Santa Monica Wants To Welch On Agreements

In the three-month period of April, May and June 2014, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to just over $652 million dollars. The figure represented a 2.7 percent increase in sales compared to the second-quarter 2013 as reported a year ago by the participating companies. The amount of sales also marked a slight uptick in total sales from the first three months of the year, as first-quarter sales amounted to more than $651 million. Carter Aviation Technologies, which has been working to build a prototype of its Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) is looking for investors after its initial supporter pulled out of the lice

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FAA Extends Comment Period On Hangar-Use Policy

Agency Grants Extension Requests From EAA, CAF, Others

The FAA will allow an additional 30 days to comment on its proposed hangar-use policy under an extension granted Tuesday following multiple requests from the GA community.

Carter Aviation Technologies Seeks Investors For PAV Prototype

AAI Corp Pulls Licensing Agreement Due To Delays, Funding Issues

Carter Aviation Technologies, which has been working to build a prototype of its Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) is looking for investors after its initial supporter pulled out of the licensing agreement that was funding development of the aircraft.

Art Scholl Aviation Ends 36 Year Run At Rialto Airport

Final Fly-In Held As The Business Passes Into The History Books With The Airport Soon To Follow

About 100 pilots quietly held an impromptu fly-in at Rialto Airport (L67) Sunday to mark the passing of two of the industry's institutions; Art Scholl Aviation and the airport itself.

GAMA Welcomes Mahindra Aerospace, Hutchinson North America

Companies Sign On As New Members To The Association

The Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of GAMA have approved Mahindra Aerospace and Hutchinson North America as new members of the association. GAMA now has 89 members.

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American Airlines Flight Attendants’ Union Is Certified

APFA Welcomes 8,500 New Members From US Airways

In a letter to the more than 24,000 flight attendants at the new American Airlines, Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) President Laura Glading announced Tuesday that the National Mediation Board (NMB) certified APFA as the union representing the combined flight attendant workgroup at the newly-merged carrier.

NTSB Issues Recommendations Focused On Offshore Oil Platform Safety

Focus Is On Loss Of Engine Power On Helicopters Operating To And From Offshore Oil Platforms

The NTSB has issued a series of recommendations to the United States Department of the Interior, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the American Petroleum Institute focused on the potential for loss of engine power on helicopters operating near offshore oil platforms.

Five Fatally Injured In Colorado Accident

Plane Went Down Near Erie Municipal Airport

Five people aboard a Piper PA-46 airplane were fatally injured when it went down northwest of the main runway of Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) near Denver, CO Sunday.

Young Eagles Pilot Appreciation Sweepstakes Winners Announced

Aerobatic Training, Seaplane Rating Among The Prizes Awarded

Some lucky EAA pilots will receive aerobatic training, a seaplane rating, and an aviation watch after being named winners in the Young Eagles Pilot Appreciation Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes was organized by EAA Young Eagles Chairman Sean D. Tucker to show his appreciation for EAA volunteer pilots who generously give their time flying Young Eagles.

First 787 Dreamliner Delivered To Xiamen Airlines

Airplane Is The First Widebody For The All-Boeing Airline

Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first 787 Dreamliner, making the carrier the third Chinese airline to operate the 787. The airline will use the 787 on long-haul routes from its Fujian province base to Europe, North America and Australia.

'Beyond The Blue' Now Available At Sporty's

Book Chronicles The Ansari XPRIZE 10 Years Later

A book that's been called the "ultimate insiders look" at the events that led up to the awarding of the Ansari XPRIZE is now available at Sporty's Pilot Shop.

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Sale Of 'Lisa Marie', 'Hound Dog II' Causing Consternation Among Elvis Fans

Two Planes Must Be Removed From Graceland By April, 2015

Two private planes that once belonged to Elvis which have been on display at Graceland in Memphis for 30 years are now being displayed in aviation classified ads ... and that's making Elvis fans none too happy.

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AD NUMBER: 2014-17-03

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AD: Embraer S.A. Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2014-16-05

PRODUCT: Certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes.

Aircell Rebrands As Gogo Business Aviation

Business And Commercial Aviation Divisions Now Share A Single Brand

Aircell, a brand that can be traced back 23 years, is being rebranded as Gogo Business Aviation.

AEA Announces Second-Quarter 2014 Avionics Market Report

Total Sales Exceed $652 Million For Three-Month Period

The Aircraft Electronics Association released its second-quarter 2014 Avionics Market Report. In the three-month period of April, May and June 2014, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $652,127,054.68.

Airborne 09.02.14: Project Wing, CSeries Setback, MD Town Wants Aviation Limits

Also: Pegasus Power, Velocity Jet, FAA SAIB, Trig TT31 STC

Google X... the company's tech research division, is conducting tests of a UAV developed to deliver packages autonomously. This is another example of private industry embracing new technologies while the FAA is paralyzed in a morass of bureaucracy that puts stumbling blocks in the way of American business progress. Swedish regional airline Braathens Aviation has informed Bombardier that it will not be the launch customer for the company's troubled CSeries airliners. That doesn't mean that they won't eventually fly the airplanes, they just no longer plan to be first. Occasionally the governing b

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Santa Monica Continues To Try To Avoid Grant-Assurance Obligations

NBAA: FAA Should Block City's Latest Request To Dismiss The Part 16 Petition

On Aug. 28, NBAA and several other parties joined in calling upon the FAA to deny the latest move by the city of Santa Monica to side-step grant-assurance obligations involved with the operation of embattled Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO).

National Guard Identifies Fallen F-15C Pilot

Lt. Col. Morris 'Moose' Fontenot Jr. Fatally Injured When His Plane Went Down

Massachusetts National Guard officials identified the pilot of an F-15C Eagle jet that crashed in Virginia as Air Force Lt. Col. Morris "Moose" Fontenot Jr.

Search Suspended For Pilot Down In The Atlantic Ocean

Had Departed From Waukesha, WI En Route To Manassas, VA

The Coast Guard suspended its search at 11:30 a.m. Sunday for the pilot of a Cirrus SR22 airplane that went down Saturday approximately 51 miles southeast of Chincoteague Island.

AeroSports Update: The Lee Bottom Wood, Tailwheels & Fabric Fly-In

The Lee Bottom Fly-In Will Welcome Visitors September 19 Through 21, And Event Organizers Are Finding A Better Way To Get The Job Done

After several years of rainouts, storm damage, and time off for the owners, the Lee Bottom Fly-In located on the banks of the Ohio River in southern Indiana is coming back. In the process, things are changing. A reduction of expenses and improved efficiency are chief among them.

Marine Helicopter Down In The Gulf Of Aden

All 25 On Board Recovered After The Aircraft Went Into The Water

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) went down at 2:00 p.m. (GMT), Monday at sea in the Gulf of Aden as it attempted to land aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19).

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.03.14)

"This report provides valuable information to promote the business and general aviation avionics industry to investors and inform elected officials of its global economic value." Source: AEA president Paula Derks.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.03.14): GPS Stand-Alone Approach

A nonprecision approach procedure based solely on the use of the global positioning system and an IFR-certified FMS/RNAV unit using GPS signals.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.03.14)

FAA Preliminary Accident and Incident Report

This page provides preliminary accident and incident information reported to the Office of Accident Investigation & Prevention within the past 10 business days.

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