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It's ALIVE! 2016 AirVenture Innovation Preview Program Now Available

Get The Inside Details On THE Most Exciting NEW Innovations And Product Announcements From OSHKOSH 2016...

The staff of EAA and the Aero-News Network were pleased to release the latest in a series of novel Aero-TV/Airborne programs designed to draw attention to the most innovative and aggressively oriented companies in the aviation universe -- and most particularly, those with REAL news to impart at AirVenture 2016. ANN and EAA have joined together again to present the highly successful "AirVenture Innovation Preview," (which we call the "AIP", for short), to highlight the incredibly innovative and news-making products that provide the 'BUZZ factor' at AirVenture 2016. Not only have we got the BUZZ nailed down, you can see if for yourself RIGHT… and

Tragedy: Bugatti 100p Replica Down, Pilot Lost (Updated)

Magnificent Recreation Involved in Fatal Accident in OK

ANN RealTime Update, 080616, 2058 ET: ANN has learned that the fatal loss of Scotty Wilson in the much beloved Bugatti 100p replica occurred about a minute into the third flight of the aircraft. After gear retraction, the aircraft was observed in a shallow climb before it reportedly rolled suddenly to the left and pitched down to impact. The accident was not deemed to be survivable and the aircraft burned after impact. Original Report: ANN regrets to note that the truly stunning Bugatti 100p replica is reported down, with the loss of its pilot, Scotty Wilson, an experienced military pilot. The accident occurred early Saturday morning, near Burns Flat, OK.

Enrollment Grows For CAP Encampment Assistance Program

More Than 2,000 Cadets Enrolled This Year Through Air Force-Funded Effort

Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Encampment Assistance Program, which was launched last year with $490,000 in U.S. Air Force grant money and enabled more than 1,400 cadets to attend wing encampments throughout the nation, has proven even more successful this year.

Stratix Works With Southwest Airlines To Deploy iPad Mini-Powered EFBs

Will Replace Paper Manuals Used By Cabin Crews On SWA Aircraft

Stratix, which provides enterprise managed mobile services (MMS), and Southwest Airlines continue their mobility collaboration by incorporating iPad mini-powered Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) into the aircraft cabin.

EDM Wins Virtual Slide Trainer Order From Major U.S. Airline

Provides Both Land And Water Landing Scenarios

EDM, a provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has won an order from a major US airline to supply a Virtual Slide Trainer (VST).

ALC Announces Lease Placement Of Two 737-800s With SpiceJet

Deliveries Already Underway For The Airplanes

Air Lease Corporation has placed two Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft on long-term lease to SpiceJet (India), delivering in July and August 2016. One of the 737-800s is from ALC’s order book with Boeing and the second is a 2012-built 737-800 with winglets and sky interior. These placements will be ALC’s fourth and fifth 737-800s on long-term lease to SpiceJet.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.07.16): Hold Procedure

Hold Procedure A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. Also used during ground operations to keep aircraft within a specified area or at a specified point while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.07.16)

Aero Linx: British Helicopter Association (BHA) The BHA promotes the compliant, safe and considerate use of rotorcraft throughout the UK. Its activities are directed by a Council of Management. The BHA encourages European harmonisation through its membership of the European Helicopter Association. The BHA negotiates with government departments, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), on behalf of the industry.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.07.16)

“Now that we know it’s provided for the next couple of years, we’ll keep planning to make it better.” Source: Joanna Lee, manager for CAP Cadet Programs’ Education Group. commenting on the Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Encampment Assistance Program, which was launched last year with $490,000 in U.S. Air Force grant money and enabled more than 1,400 cadets to attend wing encampments throughout the nation, has proven even more successful this year.