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July 11, 2016

Airborne 07.11.16: 'Doc' B-29 Update, 3rd Class Med Reform, FAA Reauthorization

Also: DJI Drones, Antonov AN-2, ecoDemonstrator, Textron Airborne, Commercial UAS Beyond VLOS, NVG Training, NTBAA 4th Annual

If things go as planned, the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29, named FIFI, will no longer be by herself as the only airworthy World War Two Boeing Superfortress. Doc’s Friends, the group managing the restoration of the B-29 known as Doc, have announced that their B29 will make its return to flight Sunday, July 17. The restored Boeing B29 Superfortress will take off from the non-joint-use runway at McConnell Air Force Base, adjace

Airborne 07.11.16: 'Doc' B-29 1st Flt Update, 3rd Class Med Reform, FAA Reauthorization

Also: DJI Drones, Antonov AN-2, ecoDemonstrator, Textron Airborne, Commercial UAS Beyond VLOS, NVG Training, NTBAA 4th Annual

If things go as planned, the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29, named FIFI, will no longer be by herself as the only airworthy World War Two Boeing Superfortress. Doc’s Friends, the group managing the restoration of the B-29 known as Doc, have announced that their B29 will make its return to flight Sunday, July 17. The restored Boeing B29 Superfortress will take off from the non-joint-use runway at McConnell Air Force Base, adjacent to where the restoration team has spent the last 16 years restoring the warbird. It looks like third class pilot medical reform may finally be happening as the FAA Authorization Bill that will

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Certifiable Predator B Fuselage Integration Begins

Marks First Step Of Physical Production; Flight Testing Planned For Late 2016

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced that fuselage integration of its new Certifiable Predator B (CPB) RPA system in now underway.

H-47 Helicopters Delivered To Australian Army

Three Chinooks Handed Over Only 85 Days After Being Ordered

Boeing recently delivered three H-47 Chinooks to the Australian Army only 85 days after receiving the order, thanks to excellent cooperation with Australia and the U.S. Army.

ATR Inaugurates Main Maintenance Base At Toulouse-Francazal Airport

New OSAC-Certified Site Enables ATR To Consolidate Its Industrial Base

ATR has inaugurated its new aeronautical maintenance site in the presence of local officials. ATR’s application was approved by OSAC, the French body for civil aviation safety, which awarded it with a certificate of accreditation as a maintenance organization. This certification gives ATR the go-ahead to conduct maintenance activities at this site.

Helinet Aviation Services Appoints Distinguished Board Of Directors

Company Secures Healthcare Operations Leader Jim Adams, Broadcast Veteran Arnold Kleiner And Federal Security And Aviation Expert Thomas Norton To Advise On Its Growth Trajectory

Helinet Aviation Services has announced the appointments of Jim Adams, Arnold Kleiner and Thomas Norton to its board of directors. Helinet is the leading provider of airborne surveillance solutions, patient and organ transport and news coverage helicopters and pilots, as well as the largest, most respected charter service on the West Coast.

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Dawn Spacecraft Marks Nine-Years Of Deep Space Exploration

Project Team Received Prestigious Awards For Historic Mission

The Dawn spacecraft has successfully completed it primary mission as it marks nine years of deep space exploration. Designed and built by Orbital ATK, Dawn's historic journey is advancing human understanding of planetary formation and revealing new mysteries of the solar system.

NASA Awards Grants To Nine Informal Learning Institutions

Nearly $10 Million Goes To Museums, Gardens, And NASA Visitor Center

NASA has awarded almost $10 million in grants to informal education organizations in seven states to help inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers.

ALTO Aviation Introduces New Chime/Tone Warning Amplifier

ALTO M1285R Is Direct Replacement For Baker M1285

ALTO Aviation, the premier supplier of high-end cabin audio & entertainment systems for business aviation, is pleased to announce the availability of their new chime/tone warning amplifier, ALTO M1285R.

Honeywell, U.S. Space & Rocket Center Spur Philippine Teachers' Passion

Program Has Reached More Than 3 Million Students Worldwide

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and its long-term partner Honeywell hosted more than 200 teachers from 25 countries and 36 U.S. states and territories at the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy (HESA), over two consecutive weeks in June 2016. Six teachers from the Philippines attended this year's program.

Unlocking Space Data: SBIRS To Supply Infrared Data For Developers

A New Air Force Laboratory Invites Developers To Examine How Data From SBIRS Can Be Better Applied On And Off The Battlefield

For the first time, infrared data from the Lockheed Martin-built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) will be made available for new military and civilian uses at the Air Force's recently opened data utilization lab in Boulder, Colorado.

Bristow Group Announces Management Change

Hilary Ware Has Left The Company For Personal Reasons

Bristow Group has announced that Hilary Ware, Senior Vice President and Chief Administration Officer, has left the company for personal reasons, following a brief leave of absence.

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CAE Wins Defense Contracts Valued At More Than C$100 Million

Deals Include Helicopter Synthetic Training Equipment For U.K. Defense Forces

CAE has won defense contracts valued at more than C$100 million (more than $77 million U.S.) to provide a range of simulation products and training support services for global military customers.

NASA Flights To Track Greenhouse Gases Across Eastern U.S.

Multi-Year Campaign Will Measure Concentrations Of Carbon Dioxide And Methane

This month, NASA will being an airborne experiment to improve scientists' understanding of the sources of two powerful greenhouse gases and how they cycle into and out of the atmosphere.

US Aerobatic Team Member Removed from Team Roster, Oshkosh Airshow (Part 1)

Melissa Pemberton/Andrzejewski Claims Sexism Affected Decisions That May Remove Her from Aerobatic Prominence (Part 1)

Preface: This was a brutally difficult story to write… both because of the subject matter as well as the fact that a number of people are feeling some serious pain over the circumstances involved… but before the general media dives in and does an incomplete sensationalistic take on this and damages the aviation community with the kind of ignorance that is all too common when they wade into our world, we’ve done our best to look extensively at the most serious issues raised in this matter to seek some clarity. This is what we have uncovered at this time, and is probably not the last word we’ll say on the mat

ISS Crew Complement Grows to Six

Now... It's A Party!

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos, and astronaut Takuya Onishi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) joined their Expedition 48 crew members aboard the International Space Station officially at 2:26 a.m. EDT July 9 when the hatches opened between their Soyuz MS-01 and the space station. Expedition 48 Commander Jeff Williams of NASA and Flight Engineers Oleg Skripochka and Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos welcomed the trio aboard their orbital home.

Klyde Morris (07.11.16)

Yet Another Example of TSA 'Excellence'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

AeroSports Update: AirVenture Aircraft Parking Update

Expanded Areas Near Homebuilt Camping, South 40 More Than Offsets Lost North 40 Spaces

Over the last several weeks we have been publishing advisories about changes in aircraft parking at Wittman Regional Airport during EAA AirVenture. If you’re used to going to certain places for parking, it may look a little different this year because of construction work. Here is another update recently published by EAA.

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Airborne 07.08.16: FAA Funding, Electric Extra!, SkyDive Myrtle Beach Responds

Also: MN Airport Swindle, Test Flying, DJI GO, Spirit Pilots, AMA Day Camp, VX-30, Executive AirShare

It looks like an FAA funding bill has finally passed through Congress, but it’s not exactly a long-term funding bill. It’s been announced that a bipartisan, bicameral agreement was reached on an FAA funding extension through September 30, 2017. Key players in the crafting of this short-term funding Bill released the following joint statement that said in part, “We have reached an agreement on an FAA extension that provides much-needed stability for our aviation system t

Delta Takes $450 Million Hit On Jet Fuel

Prices Did Not Increase As Much As Airline Anticipated

Delta Airlines has taken a $450 million hit on fuel contracts because the price did not rise as anticipated.

Wichita Aero Club Names Luciano And Wanless Scholarship Winners For 2016

No Humphrey Scholarship Qualifiers Means Two Stimpson Awards

The Wichita Aero Club has awarded two Edward W. Stimpson Scholarship for 2016 and, for the second year in a row, has increased the amount of the award, this time to $5,000 each.

New AMA Day Camp Program Now Available For Educators

Created For Teachers Who Want To Promote And Instruct Model Aviation

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Education department is proud to announce a new resource for educators and outreach volunteers. AMA Day Camp was created for educators seeking guidance for how to promote and instruct model aviation.

Executive AirShare Secures Major Investment

Curran Companies Will Lead Group For Recapitalization

Executive AirShare has announced a majority recapitalization in partnership with a group led by Kansas City-based family investment firm, Curran Companies. Curran Companies is a long term fractional ownership customer of Executive AirShare, and will now focus on growing the nation’s third largest fractional aircraft provider into new markets.

Breitling Backs Huntington Beach Air Show

Becomes Title Sponsor For The SoCal Event

There's a new title sponsor for the Huntington Beach Air Show set for October 21-23. Swiss watch maker Breitling has signed on as the lead sponsor for the event, which will be headlined by the Breitling Jet Team and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.11.16)

Aero Linx: The International Association of Natural Resource Pilots (IANRP) The IANRP is a group of pilots who utilize aircraft in the field of renewable resources. Their aviation specialties are varied and include aircraft use for forestry, wildlife, and fisheries applications, plus enforcement of natural resource regulations. Each individual has a wealth of knowledge in their particular field ,and through the Association they can share their experience and knowledge with others.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.11.16): Outer Area

Outer Area (associated with Class C airspace)−Nonregulatory airspace surrounding designated Class C airspace airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring and sequencing on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. The service provided in the outer area is called Class C service which includes: IFR/IFR−standard IFR separation; IFR/VFR−traffic advisories and conflict resolution; and VFR/VFR−traffic advisories and, as appropriate, safety alerts. The normal radius will be 20 nautical miles with some variations based on site-specific requirements. The outer area extends outward from the primary Class C airspace airport and extends from the lower limits of radar/radio coverage up to t

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.11.16)

"Aviation needs all colors and genders… desperately… if it is to survive and grow to be viewed as more inclusive rather than the exclusive aura it pervades up to this point. BUT, no matter how much we need to enhance our diversity, we must do based on truthful, credible efforts that are positively disposed to build a synergistic and cooperative atmosphere in which all of aviation can be viewed as mutually supportive but also willing to engage in critical self-examination when the need strikes… like right now." Source: From Part 1 of Jim Campbell's look at charges of corruption, discrimination, and sexism in the sport aviation industry... as charged by former US Unlimited Aerobatic Team Member and Airshow Pilo

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