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June 09, 2014

Airborne 06.09.14: Sunseeker Duo, Diamond DA62, Russian Fighters Hassle RC135

Also: Glendale Airport Troubles, Progressive Air Group, Blue Angel Refuel, Google Loon

The Sunseeker Duo under development in Milan, Italy has become the first airplane in history to carry a passenger using only solar energy. It is reported that the airplane is the company's third, and it is powered by batteries charged only by 1,510 solar cells on its wings. The company says that the airplane can fly more than 12 hours with two people on board. When ANN first reported about Diamond's new DA62 twin last week, it was noted that it bore a striking resemblance to the DA52 the company had previously developed. There was a good reason for the resemblance. D

Airborne 06.09.14: Sunseeker Duo, Diamond DA62, Russian Fighters Hassle RC135

Also: Glendale Airport Troubles, Progressive Air Group, Blue Angel Refuel, Google Loon

The Sunseeker Duo under development in Milan, Italy has become the first airplane in history to carry a passenger using only solar energy. It is reported that the airplane is the company's third, and it is powered by batteries charged only by 1,510 solar cells on its wings. The company says that the airplane can fly more than 12 hours with two people on board. When ANN first reported about Diamond's new DA62 twin last week, it was noted that it bore a striking resemblance to the DA52 the company had previously developed. There was a good reason for the resemblance. Diamond Aircraft said that it has renamed the DA52 to DA62. In an incident reminiscent of the Cold War, a Russian Su-27 fighter re

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Bombardier Delivers AAs First Enhanced CRJ900 NextGen Regional Jet

First Of 30 To Be Operated By PSA Airlines

The first of 30 enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft has been delivered to American Airlines Group Inc. The aircraft will be operated by American Airlines Group wholly owned subsidiary PSA Airlines, Inc. under the American Eagle brand. The purchase agreement for the aircraft, which was announced in December 2013, also included options on an additional 40 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.

Florida Tech Launches New Graduate Aviation Degree

Master’s Of Science In Aviation Management Available Online In The Fall

Florida Institute of Technology is launching a new online graduate degree program in Fall 2014 that is designed for adult working professionals in public, private or military aviation-related professions where advanced, graduate-level knowledge of aviation management concepts is a key to success.

Airline Leaders Will Assemble In Miami In June 2015

American Airlines, FedEx Express, UPS, A4A To Co-Host 71st IATA AGM

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that American Airlines, FedEx Express and UPS will host the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in conjunction with Airlines for America, the trade association for the US airline industry. The event will draw the top leadership from the air transport industry to Miami, Florida from June 7– 9, 2015.

American Youth Can Explore Aviation Careers At AeroCamp

Programs Held Coast-To-Coast Over The Summer

Coast-to-coast, for the fifth year in a row, youths between the ages of 12-18 will be heading to their local AeroCamps for the chance to explore aviation and aerospace this summer. AeroCamp is a day camp program hosted by members of the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA).

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NASA Begins Testing Of New Spectrograph

Instrument Mounted On SOFIA ... The Agency's Airborne Observatory

Astronomers are eagerly waiting to begin use of a new instrument to study celestial objects: a high-resolution, mid-infrared spectrograph mounted on NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), the world's largest flying telescope.

Wheels Up Introduces Cessna Citation Aircraft

Creates A 'Closed-Fleet' Of Jets

Kenny Dichter, Founder and CEO of Wheels Up, has announced an expanded relationship with Textron Aviation, now the parent company of both Cessna Aircraft Company and Beechcraft Corporation. Working with Cessna, Wheels Up will add a mix of 10 factory custom refurbished Cessna Citation Excel and XLS jets to the Wheels Up program.

Space Florida And UCF Announce CAT5 Winners

Hysense Technology, Paracosm Receive $150,000 In Awards

Representatives from Space Florida and the University of Central Florida (UCF) Office of Research and Commercialization (ORC) hosted the “CAT5 Awards” Tuesday. The event is a forum developed to match potential financing sources with small, Florida-based, high-tech businesses. In addition to providing this unique networking opportunity to 10 selected companies, Space Florida also awarded the top two companies with $150,000 in monetary awards.

2014 UAS Action Summit To Feature Speakers From FAA, AUVSI

Registration Open for June 24-26 Event In Grand Forks, ND

The UAS industry will celebrate "Integration and Commercialization on the Northern Plains" at the 8th Annual UAS Action Summit in Grand Forks, ND June 24-26.

SkyTrac And EuroTec Achieve FDM Milestone

Captures And Transmits Engine And Airframe Data For Helicopters

EuroTec Canada and SkyTrac Systems have worked together to successfully capture and transmit data from a helicopter Vehicle Engine Monitoring Device (VEMD) into engineering units within “SkyWeb”, SkyTrac’s flight data monitoring (FDM) solution. This allows for real-time analysis and exceedance detection of all available engine and airframe parameters, a capability which has been previously unavailable.

NetJets First To Reach New Safety Level

Only Private Aviation Company To Date To Achieve Level III of the FAA’s Safety Management System Pilot Program

NetJets has announced that the company’s Repair Station subsidiary achieved a new safety milestone in entering Level III of the FAA’s Safety Management System (SMS) Program. NetJets is the first and only Repair Station in the U.S. to achieve Level III.

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Airbus Provides Insights Into Billionaire Buying Habits

Corporate Jets Are A 'Lifestyle Enabler'

With the number of billionaires in the Middle East forecast to grow from some 150 in 2007 to around 220 in 2017, it is more important than ever for those doing business with them to have a greater understanding of their purchasing patterns. A new study provides some new insights.

Teen's Body Found In Airliner Wheel Well

Plane Had Flown From Norway To The Netherlands

The body of a teenager was discovered in the main landing gear wheel well of a KLM airliner after it landed at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam Thursday.

Klyde Morris (06.09.14)

Klyde Demonstrates True Aviation Professionalism

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 06.06.14: AOPA Needs $$$, NextGen Progress, USAF Pilot Aids Airliner

Also: Tecnam High-Flier, Foolish Things Said By NORAD, Gordon Bennett Race, R66 Copper Chopper

AOPA's Mark Baker talked with ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell early Thursday morning to discuss changes occurring at the organization. Baker wanted to explain a recent decision whereby AOPA will be increasing its dues and adding multiple layers of service and structure to their membership hierarchy. In his first report to Congress since becoming the Chief NextGen Officer one year ago, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker detailed what the report says is the significant progress made toward completing the technological foundation that is bringing g

Progressive Air Group Announces Purchase Of Three Aviation Companies

New Venture Will Speed The Introduction Of New Products And Services, Company Says

Rob Wharf, Owner/President and Todd Collins, Owner/CEO/CFO of the Progressive Air Group of Companies announced Thursday that they have finalized the purchase of Aero Sport Power, Progressive Air Services and ProAero Engines from the three companies’ original ownership group.

Solar Orbiter's Shield Takes Sun's Heat

Exposed To 'Artificial Sun' For Two Weeks During Recent Test

ESA’s Solar Orbiter mission has undergone its latest major test: its protective shield has been subjected to concentrated sunlight to prove it can cope with the fierce temperatures it will encounter close to our parent star.

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Company Develops 'Unique' Upset-Recovery Training Program

Says Jet-Based Training Is Affordable, Fits Most Pilots' Schedules

Inflight loss of control is the leading cause of commercial-aviation fatalities, but most pilots still aren't getting enough training in it, according to Gauntlet Warbirds, an advanced flight training facility based near Chicago.

Sweetheart Deal: Premier Aviation Gets One-Dollar Rent Package

Was Supposed To Have Been Tied To Education Program, Jobs

MRO company Premier Aviation got a great deal on hangar rental from the city of Windsor, Canada. The company will pay just one dollar per year for the next three years for its hangar space at Windsor Airport.

Angel MedFlight Helps Fight Hunger In Local Communities

Sponsoring Company Food Drive To Benefit Summer Program

To help bring awareness to the problem of hunger throughout Arizona communities during the summer months, Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance is sponsoring a company-wide food drive to benefit the St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance's Summer Food Service Program in Phoenix, AZ.

Gogo, AA To Add In-Flight Internet On Regional Jets

Installations On New CRJs Expected To Begin In June

Gogo has reached an agreement with American Airlines to begin installing its ATG connectivity service on 30 new Bombardier CRJ-900 NextGen aircraft, which will be delivered to American starting this month. The additional connected aircraft will build on the more than 850 aircraft in American's fleet that are currently equipped with Gogo's In-flight Internet services.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.09.14)

Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association The purpose of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is to: Promote seaplane flying and safety programs pertaining to seaplane operation throughout the State of Minnesota, Promote a forum for the purpose of approaching governmental agencies, to educate said agencies, the legislature and the public in the understanding of seaplane operation, and Create safe and compatible seaplane base facilities in the State of Minnesota.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.09.14): Expedite

Expedite Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normally indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteristics.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.09.14)

“Finalizing this purchase is very exciting for Todd and me. We both see great potential in the people and products the three companies offer. I have been the General Manager at Progressive Air since 2012 and to now be an owner/partner of not only that company, but its two sister organizations as well, is truly fulfilling. Alvin Hickey and Brian Barron, the original founders of the companies, and their longtime partner George Tetreau, have built an exceptional group of businesses and when they said they would be interested in selling it was just too good of an opportunity for Todd and I to pass up.” Source: Rob Wharf, Owner/President of the Progressive Air Group of Companies -- who announced that they have finaliz

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