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January 11, 2017

Airborne 01.11.17: FAA Medical Reform!, Boeing Delivers, Yuneec H520

Also: SpaceX WX Delay, Dynon+EAA, FLIR, Sukhoi Superjet 100, Lynx FBO, Duncan Aviation, AirMed International

Some have called it the "Holy Grail" to resuscitating General Aviation ... and after a long, long wait, it's finally here. The FAA has issued a final rule that allows general aviation pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements outlined in Congressional legislation. Until now, the FAA has required private, recreational, and student pilots, as well as flight instructors, to meet the requirements of and hold a third class medical certificate. T

Airborne 01.11.17: FAA Medical Reform!, Boeing Delivers, Yuneec H520

Also: SpaceX WX Delay, Dynon+EAA, FLIR, Sukhoi Superjet 100, Lynx FBO, Duncan Aviation, AirMed International

Some have called it the "Holy Grail" to resuscitating General Aviation ... and after a long, long wait, it's finally here. The FAA has issued a final rule that allows general aviation pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements outlined in Congressional legislation. Until now, the FAA has required private, recreational, and student pilots, as well as flight instructors, to meet the requirements of and hold a third class medical certificate. They are required to complete an online application and undergo a physical examination with an FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner. A medical certificate is valid fo

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Aviation Capital Group Signs Firm Order For 35 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

Most Are New Engine Option Variant Of The Aircraft

Aviation Capital Group (“ACG”), the commercial aircraft leasing subsidiary of Pacific Life Insurance Company, has announced that it has placed follow-on orders with Airbus for 35 additional A320 Family aircraft, consisting of 30 A320neo Family aircraft, 2 A320ceo aircraft and 3 A321ceo aircraft. ACG has also secured the option to purchase 10 additional A320neo aircraft.

Gone West: Business Aviation Advocate John A. Pope

NBAA Marks The Passing Of The Association Veteran Who Was Instrumental In Its Development

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen this week saluted John A. Pope, a key figure in the development of NBAA and the business aviation industry, who passed away Jan. 8.

Integration Begins For Airbus’ Next-Generation Beluga XL

Process Expected To Take 18 Months

Airbus’ next-generation oversize cargo airlifter is transitioning from concept to reality as the first Beluga XL core airframe starts its 18-month integration process at the company’s production facilities in Toulouse, France.

Bell Helicopter, TRU Simulation + Training Mark BTA-Valencia Completion

The Companies Achieve EASA Certification Of The New Training Facility

EASA has certified the Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) in Valencia, Spain, along with its Bell 429 full flight simulator (FFS). These certification milestones mark the official completion of the training facility.

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NASA's Selects Contractor To Build Lucy Spacecraft

Lockheed Martin Spacecraft Will Conduct Mission To Trojan Asteroid

The spacecraft for one of NASA's two new Discovery Program missions designated "Lucy" will be built by Lockheed Martin, the company has announced.

Madison, WI Chamber Announces Launch Of Together Truax

Seeks Placement Of F-35A Aircraft With Madison's 115th Fighter Wing

The Greater Madison (WI) Chamber of Commerce has announced Together Truax, the next step of an initiative designed to support the effort to base the F-35A aircraft at Madison’s 115th Fighter Wing. The initiative includes a new website and social media pages in addition to ongoing advocacy.

FAA Issues SAIB For 737 Skin Panels

Recommends Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspections On Certain Models

The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) after reports of cracking on skin panels of certain The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The SAIB advises owners and operators of the aircraft of a new inspection procedure for cracking in the fuselage skin panels at the chem-mill steps.

JSSI Enrolls First Challenger 650 Client

Austrian Operator Joins The Program

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has enrolled the first Challenger 650 on a JSSI program. The latest version of Bombardier’s Challenger series was recently enrolled with Austrian operator, International Jet Management (IJM).

November Air Freight Demand Reflects Strong Peak Season

Nearly All Regions Report Increases

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.8% in November 2016 compared to the year-earlier period. This was a slight slowdown from the 8.4% annual growth recorded in October 2016 - which was a 20-month high - but was still more than 2.5 times the average annual monthly growth rate of 2.6% over the past decade.

TSB Report From 2014 'Hard Landing' In Jamaica

Unstable Approach Led To The Incident Involving An Air Canada Rouge Flight

The has Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined that an unstable approach led to the 10 May 2014 hard landing of an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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Leonardo Awarded AW159 WIST Contract By UK MoD

Will Support The 62 Wildcats Now In Service With The British Army And Royal Navy

Leonardo has been awarded a £271 million (approx. $338 million) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver support and training services for their fleet of 62 AW159 Wildcat helicopters operated by the British Army and Royal Navy. The five year contract was announced by Harriett Baldwin MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, during a visit to Leonardo’s Yeovil facility in South West England.

Airbus Signs MoU With Taiwan’s China Airlines

Will Develop Carrier's Maintenance, Engineering And Training Capabilities

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Airlines (CAL) to support the development of the airline’s maintenance, engineering and technical training capabilities in Taiwan. Under the MoU, Airbus and CAL will evaluate technical and business solutions to develop the carrier’s services for all Airbus aircraft types currently operated by the airline, which include the A350 XWB, A330/A340, and A320 families.

Aero-TV: EAA/AirVenture On The Road - The Mobile Oshkosh Experience

The EAA Spirit of Aviation Mobile Experience Debuted At the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)…

While at NBAA-BACE 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, picked up an assignment that looked like a lot of fun. He had the opportunity to checkout EAA’s new Spirit of Aviation Mobile Experience that is not only fun, it’s also highly informative.

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Aero-TV: EAA/AirVenture On The Road - The Mobile Oshkosh Experience

The EAA Spirit of Aviation Mobile Experience Debuted At the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)…

While at NBAA-BACE 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, picked up an assignment that looked like a lot of fun. He had the opportunity to checkout EAA’s new Spirit of Aviation Mobile Experience that is not only fun, it’s also highly informative. To get the scoop on this traveling EAA exhibit, Tom talked with Dave Chaimson, the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for EAA. Chaimson explained that while many people have heard of EAA, some don’t actually know what the organization i

GA Associations React To BasicMed Announcement

AOPA's Baker: BasicMed Is 'The Best Thing To Happen To GA In Decades'

Reaction has started to come in about BasicMed, the long-awaited third-class medical reform released by the FAA on Tuesday morning.

U.S. Supreme Court Declines To Hear Flytenow Case

Leaves Lower Court Ruling Intact ... And Essentially Kills The Business

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal of a case brought by Flytenow, Inc., a start-up business that sought to use the Internet to connect private pilots with passengers wishing to share flight expenses, against the FAA. The Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case essentially kills the business in its current form.

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GAMA Accepting Scholarship Applications From High School And College Students

Two $2,000 Awards To Be Presented To Students

GAMA is now taking applications for two prestigious aviation scholarships. Each award comes with a $2,000 cash prize.

Phase 2 Capital Improvements Completed At KDWH

GA Runway And FBO Terminal At Northwest Houston's David Wayne Hooks Airport Open After Refurbishments

David Wayne Hooks Airport (KDWH),Northwest Houston's principal business and general aviation airport, has completed phase two of its capital improvement program which includes resurfacing the General Aviation (GA) runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building.

AeroSports Update: B-Model Xenos Motorglider Introduced!

The Sonex And Waiex Model B Airplanes have now been joined by the B-Model Xenos Motorglider

Sonex Aircraft has just announced their new Xenos B-Model aircraft kit! Sonex says the Xenos-B combines all of the enhancements of the Sonex and Waiex B-Models with the motorglider performance and value of the Xenos. The Xenos-B is available to order now, with a Complete Airframe Kit base price of $27,495. Kit shipments are estimated to begin in March of this year.

CAF Red Tail Squadron Appoints Doug Rozendaal Squadron Leader

Certified Warbird Pilot With More Than 10,000 Hours In His Logbook

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has announced that P-51C Mustang pilot Doug Rozendaal will return to the helm as Squadron Leader. A dedicated volunteer, Rozendaal has played a pivotal role in the formation and ongoing success of the Squadron and its mission.

Gary, IN Airport Manager Leaves After Less Than A Year

Has Accepted A Similar Position In Florida

The general manager of the Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) is leaving after only 10 months on the job.

Airborne 01.10.17: B-Model Xenos, World Gliding Championships, Fake Pilot

Also: Racing Drone, Aero-Calendar, Heli Tours, Vanilla Aircraft, Piedmont Triad, B-Day Skydive, 737 Hydraulics

Sonex Aircraft has announced the introduction of their new Xenos B-Model aircraft kit. Sonex says the Xenos-B combines all of the enhancements of the Sonex and Waiex B-Models with the motorglider performance and value of the Xenos. Sonex says the Xenos is sport pilot eligible, or it can be flown by pilots that hold a glider rating with a self-launch glider endorsement. It can be flown as a powered aircraft, a self-launched glider that soars with the engine off, or it can motor-so

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.11.17)

“BasicMed is the best thing to happen to general aviation in decades.” Source: AOPA president and CEO Mark Baker.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.11.17): Say Altitude

Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft’s specific altitude/flight level.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.11.17)

Read about aces like Pappy Boyington, Butch O'Hare, Chuck Yeager, Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron), Eddie Rickenbacker, & Erich Hartmann, or about pioneering aviators like Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and Howard Hughes.

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