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February 23, 2017

Airborne 02.23.17: Sonaca 200, Yuneec H920 Plus, SpaceX Delays Mars Mission

Also: NextGen Blimps, AEA/HAI Coverage, L-39 Suit, Drone User Group, Red Arrows Pilot Inquest, 2nd T-50A, Steve Fossett Honored

Sonaca Aircraft is getting ready to start certification tests for the Sonaca 200, with the beginning of 2017 devoted to the assembly of the first two aircraft intended for the ground and flight tests of the single-engine two-seater. The first aircraft will be entirely dedicated to ground tests. A second plane will be used for the flight tests which are scheduled this April. Yuneec International has announced significant upgrades to its H920 airframe -- creating the H920 Plus an

Airborne 02.23.17: Sonaca 200, Yuneec H920 Plus, SpaceX Delays Mars Mission

Also: NextGen Blimps, AEA/HAI Coverage, L-39 Suit, Drone User Group, Red Arrows Pilot Inquest, 2nd T-50A, Steve Fossett Honored

Sonaca Aircraft is getting ready to start certification tests for the Sonaca 200, with the beginning of 2017 devoted to the assembly of the first two aircraft intended for the ground and flight tests of the single-engine two-seater. The first aircraft will be entirely dedicated to ground tests. A second plane will be used for the flight tests which are scheduled this April. Yuneec International has announced significant upgrades to its H920 airframe -- creating the H920 Plus and an improved ProAction handheld grip. The H920 Plus includes the ST16 Pro Ground Station, operating on an Android platform with an integrated transmitter, flight c

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Hawaiian Airlines Orders Trent 700 Engines

Will Power Carrier's New A330 Aircraft

Rolls-Royce has won an order from Hawaiian Airlines for Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines to power an additional Airbus A330 aircraft, supported by Rolls-Royce’s flagship engine service, TotalCare.

Aerojet Rocketdyne’s AR1 Engine Sets U.S. Record

Records Highest Chamber Pressure Of Any Comparable Combustion System

Aerojet Rocketdyne recently demonstrated the highest chamber pressure of any United States produced liquid oxygen and kerosene main combustion system. This milestone occurred during a series of successful test firings of the AR1’s staged combustion system at NASA’s Stennis Space Center.

NATA Launches LifeLine Response Platform

Provides Operational Safety Alerts To Aviation Businesses Worldwide

NATA has announced the addition of the LifeLine Response Platform to its array of products and services. This global safety platform provides situational awareness and on-demand protection for passengers and pilots in dangerous or vulnerable situations worldwide.

New DroneZone Down Under At AIRSHOW 2017

Aviation’s Fastest Growing Sector Will Have Its Own Dedicated Showcase At The Event

For the first time, Australia's premier aerospace event will feature the latest from the world of UAV's. Experts from more than twenty companies involved in the manufacture, selling, financing and insuring of drones will be on hand to explain the latest technologies and applications of remotely piloted aircraft.

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First Italian Navy NH90 MITT Tactical Transport Helicopter Delivered

Service Has Nine Additional Aircraft On Order

Leonardo recently delivered the first NH90 MITT (Maritime – Italian Navy Tactical Transport) helicopter to the Italian Navy. The aircraft was designated ‘MH-90’ by its operator. The handover was performed during an official ceremony held at Luni Naval Base in the presence of representatives and dignitaries from the Italian Navy and industry.

FAA SAFO Emphasizes Class B Airspace Awareness

Excursions May Result In Aircraft Proximity Issues

The FAA has released a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) to alert all pilots and flightcrew operating near the boundaries of Class B airspace to the risk of excursions out of and incursions into Class B airspace. This SAFO also serves to emphasize the importance of a pilot’s and flightcrew’s role in maintaining proper aircraft separation.

Entrepreneurs Challenged To Pitch 1,000 Feet Above Austin At South By Southwest

Lockheed Martin's Venture Fund Seeking Next Big Idea To Fuel Technology Development

Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin, in partnership with ClearSky and ARCH Venture Partners, is accepting applications for a first-of-its-kind competition that will have entrepreneurs pitch their business plan in a helicopter in the skies above Austin, Texas. The pitch, at the 2017 South by Southwest festival, is part of Lockheed Martin's increased focus on investing in emerging companies.

ESA's Six-Legged Suntracker Flying On A Dragon

Launched To ISS On Sunday By SpaceX

The cargo being carried by the Space-X Dragon cargo spacecraft that was launched to the International Space Station Sunday is a new NASA sensor that will monitor our atmosphere with a helping hand from ESA.

Organizers Pull The Plug On Denton, TX Airshow

Placed On Hiatus For 2017, May Return In The Future

The Denton, TX Air Show has been placed on hiatus for 2017, but organizers say they are confident it will return in the future.

Officers Responding To Truck Incident Wind Up At An Airplane Accident

Plane Flipped Over While Trying To Take Off From An Icy Lake

Fish and Game officers in New Hampshire went to investigate a report of a truck that had broken through ice on Lake Winnipesaukee, when they suddenly had a second accident to deal with.

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Aero-TV: Versatile AND Practical - The All-Seeing Aeroprakt A-22 LSA

A Quality LSA For Well Under $100k…

Aeroprakt unveiled its new LSA at the Deland Sport Aviation Showcase in November. Dennis Long, U.S. Importer and Distributer for Aeroprakt U.S.A., told ANN’s Tom Patton that the design has been around for nearly two decades.

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Infamous RV-10 Lawsuit Against Van's Aircraft Dismissed

Years of Wasted Effort, Resources, and Worry Signal Ongoing Defects In US Tort Law

When the news first came out, in 2015, that Van's Aircraft was sued for a considerable amount of money and that the law firm pressing the action was being VERY public about it, many feared the worst. The nation's legal system, for better or worse, is rife with abuse, hype, and excess -- and is littered with victims of a system that seem to pay more attention to the grandiose emotional performances and hyperbole performed by lawyers looking for a payday, than in getting to the actual truth of a tragic situation. More than one company, for questionable reasons, has failed as result of excessive legal costs and the aggressive debilitating actions of a legal system that

Aero-TV: Versatile AND Practical - The All-Seeing Aeroprakt A-22 LSA

A Quality LSA For Well Under $100k…

Aeroprakt unveiled its new LSA at the Deland Sport Aviation Showcase in November. Dennis Long, U.S. Importer and Distributer for Aeroprakt U.S.A., told ANN’s Tom Patton that the design has been around for nearly two decades. “What makes them special is their handling, anywhere between 100 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour,” Long said. “It’s just spectacular the way they handle thermals, and bumps and crosswinds.”

Dragon Approach To ISS Aborted

Second Attempt Will Be Made Thursday Morning

The first attempt to dock the SpaceX Dragon supply ship to ISS was aborted Wednesday due to an apparent issue with the Dragon's GPS navigation system.

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Multiple Russian Aircraft Intercepted Over The Baltic Sea

One Bomber, Two Fighters Greeted By NATO Aircraft

NATO pilots have been scrambled multiple times in recent days to intercept Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea, leading some analysts to speculate the Russian President Vladimir Putin is probing NATO's defenses.

Gulfstream G280 Showcases Performance With 58th City-Pair Record

Flies From Namibia To Senegal Less Than Eight Hours

The Gulfstream G280 aircraft recently set another speed record in Africa, flying from Windhoek, Namibia, in the southern part of the continent to Dakar, Senegal, on the west coast. The flight took 7 hours and 38 minutes.

ATR Opens New Training Center In Miami, FL

Company Responds To The Increasing Presence Of ATRs In The Region And Provides Pilot Training Solutions

ATR has officially inaugurated its new Training Center in Miami, FL. This new facility is equipped with a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for ATR -600 series aircraft, provided by CAE. The new ATR Training Center, located at the Airbus training premises, is especially oriented to current and future ATR operators on the American continent.

Rotax Introduces New Engine Registration System

Paperless Engine Registration Process Intended To Increase Service Quality

BRP-Rotax constantly aims for improvement in order to provide our end customers not only with high quality products but also with the best quality of service. Therefore, the new easy-to-use engine registration system is an essential step on this journey.

Alpha Unmanned Systems Release A New Unmanned Helicopter

Company Says The Alpha 800 Offers Improvements Over Previous Models

The Alpha 800 unmanned helicopter is the evolution of the Sniper, and includes all the developments and improvements of the last year and a half of extensive work of research, development and innovation. Improvements apply to all the systems in the helicopter from the mechanics to the electronics on board or available payloads.

Boeing Continues Growth In International Training Portfolio

Contract With United Arab Emirates Builds On Previous Successes

Reflecting continuing momentum in its international training business, Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a two-year, $18.7 million contract from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide C-17 Globemaster III logistics support and training simulator maintenance.

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Airborne 02.22.17: CAF Dixie Wing P-63A, AF1 Price Cut, SLS Manned Flt?

Also: Drone Light Show, Remotely Piloted Helos, TFR Busts, Gulfstream, XTI Aircraft, CA Airlines, Icelandair

After more than 40 years since it’s last flight, the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing Bell P-63A-6 Kingcobra serial number 42-68941 flew for the first time last Saturday. Just after 1300hrs local time, pilot Jim Dale took off from the Atlanta Regional Airport. For this important test flight, the Dixie Wing asked experienced pilot Jim “JD” Dale to perform the all-important first post-restoration flight. JD is the director of maintenance for the Lewis Air Legends Collectio

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.23.17)

“The report came from the SpaceX mission director ... that Dragon had aborted its approach to the International Space Station because of an apparent problem with what is called the filter on the relative Global Positioning System hardware.” Source: Rob Navis, NASA's mission control commentator at the Johnson Space Center In Houston.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.23.17): Tarmac Delay Aircraft

An aircraft whose pilot−in−command has requested to taxi to the ramp, gate, or alternate deplaning area to comply with the Three−hour Tarmac Rule.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.23.17)

Tools of the Trade: Drones for the 21st Century Investigator

The NTSB began experimenting with small UAS (sUAS) technology that could support on-scene accident investigation in 2013. By 2015, the NTSB had taken the first real steps toward using UASs to support multimodal accident documentation, obtaining authorization to research sUAS methods and to fly in the DC Special Flight Rules Area, and they began test flights.

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