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May 16, 2014

Airborne 05.16.14: FAA Eases ADS-B Regs, UAS Commercial Ops, Unmanned Black Hawk

Also: EPS Diesel Flies!, UAV Industry Event, Titan Engines, Parrot UAV

The FAA’s Flight Standards Service has created, a new and more efficient operations authorization procedure for U.S.-registered aircraft to comply with early ADS-B directives mandated by other countries. The new approval process is expected to be available to operators at the end of June this year. Perhaps realizing that the UAV train has already left the station ... during a speech at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2014, FAA Manager of UAS Integration Jim Williams on Tuesday announced that the FAA is working with several industries to expedite some limited commercial operations of

Airborne 05.16.14: FAA Eases ADS-B Chores, UAS Commercial Ops, Unmanned Black Hawks

Also: EPS Diesel Flies!, UAV Industry Event, Titan Engines, Parrot UAV

The FAA’s Flight Standards Service has created, a new and more efficient operations authorization procedure for U.S.-registered aircraft to comply with early ADS-B directives mandated by other countries. The new approval process is expected to be available to operators at the end of June this year. Perhaps realizing that the UAV train has already left the station ... during a speech at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2014, FAA Manager of UAS Integration Jim Williams on Tuesday announced that the FAA is working with several industries to expedite some limited commercial operations of UAS before UAS rules are finalized. Sikorsky Aircraft announced Tuesday from the AUVSI Unmanned Systems conference that it will d

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Air France Disputes Second Legal Expert's Report From Flight 447

Files For Annulment Of The Documents Requested By Airbus

Air France has taken note of the second legal expert’s report requested by Airbus concerning the AF 447 accident.

Airbus Group Delivers 300th UH-72A Lakota Helicopter To US Army

Aircraft Will Enter Service With The Missouri National Guard

Airbus Group has delivered to the Army the service's 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter. The Lakota is manufactured at the company's Airbus Helicopters, Inc. facility in Columbus, MS, where Col. Thomas Todd, Army Project Manager for Utility Aircraft, accepted delivery of the 300th aircraft.

Dragon Spacecraft With NASA Cargo Set For Return To Earth

Returning More Than 3,500 Pounds Of Science Samples And Cargo From Space

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to depart from the International Space Station beginning at 0900 EDT on Sunday, May 18. After leaving the space station, the capsule will splashdown in the Pacific Ocean carrying more than 3,500 pounds of NASA science samples and cargo.

Hilo, HI International Airport In Line For Runway Rehab

FAA AIP Grant For The Project Totals $3.1 Million

The Hawaii State Department of Transportation says an FAA AIP grant totalling $3.1 million will go towards rehabilitation of the runway at Hilo International Airport.

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China Certifies Rolls-Royce Turbine Engines For GA

Action Covers Various Models OF The M250 Engine

Rolls-Royce receives Civil Certifications for turbine engines to support Chinese general aviation market Rolls-Royce has received certifications from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for various models of the M250 turboprop and turboshaft engines as well as the RR300 helicopter engine.

Universal Avionics Named Recognized By Arizona Manufacturers Council

Named 2014 Outstanding Small/Medium Manufacturer Of The Year

During the 2014 Manufacturer of the Year Summit and Awards Luncheon held earlier today at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Universal Avionics accepted the prestigious award for 2014 Outstanding Small/Medium Manufacturer of the Year by the Arizona Manufacturers Council.

A4A Projects Summer Air Travel To Reach Highest Level In Six Years

Personal Incomes Rise, Airfares Do Not Keep Pace With Inflation

Airline industry trade organization Airlines for America (A4A) has delivered its Summer Air Travel Forecast and first-quarter 2014 results for U.S. passenger airlines, which achieved strong operational performance and modest profitability in the face of one of the harshest winters in memory.

Bell Helicopter VIP 407GX Reaches New Customers In The U.S.

The New Bell VIP 407 GX Features Passenger Amenities Designed For The Corporate Executive And High-End Charter Passenger

Textron’s Bell Helicopter division, announced a new purchase agreement and multiple deliveries for the new Bell 407GX aircraft to companies in New York, Texas, and Montana. The 407GX is chasing the U.S. market for the business and charter passenger.

ATR Has Over 100 Firm Orders For 2014

Company Accounts For Over 80% Of Total Orders For Regional Aircraft Up To 90 Seats This Year

The European regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has taken orders for over 100 firm ATR aircraft in the first four months of 2014.

Analyst Sees Significant Breakthrough In Recent F-35 Orders

Forecast International Bullish On The Program In Light Of Foreign Agreements

Recent decisions by the Australian and Turkish governments are signaling a major upturn for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, undoubtedly the brightest star in the future military aircraft market.

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Boeing, ILFC Announce New 787 Operator Neos

Will Become Italy's First Dreamliner Operator In 2018

Two 787-8 Dreamliners will be leased by ILFC to the Italian carrier Neos, the leasing company and Boeing announced Tuesday. Based at Milan Malpensa Airport in northern Italy, Neos will become the country's first 787 operator when it takes delivery of the airplane in 2018.

Civil Helicopter Market To Reach $7.4 Billion In 2014

Substantial Demand For Civilian Helicopter Expected To Remain Strong

Civilian helicopters remain highly valuable for the unique capabilities they provide to companies, individuals and local governments, according to a new report available on ASDReports, which has forecast the global market for the aircraft to reach $7.4 billion in 2014.

House Science Committee Questions Stability Of U.S.-Russia Space Partnership

Russian Official Says No Cooperation On ISS Beyond 2020

Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Space Subcommittee Chairman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) and Space Subcommittee Vice Chairman Mo Brooks (R-AL) have sent a letter to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden requesting additional information after press reports highlighted comments by Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dmitry Rogozin, in which he announced a series of measures in response to U.S. sanctions.

NY Governor Declares May 'Aviation Appreciation Month'

Move Praised By Industry Organizations

National aviation organizations are applauding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for declaring May, “Aviation Appreciation Month.” In New York, general aviation supports over 8,600 jobs and over $1 billion in economic activity.

Klyde Morris 05.16.2014

Klyde Yearns For The Good Old Days When Phones Made Calls ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

NASA Center Ceremony Honors Two Aerospace Legends

Dryden Flight Research Center Formally Renamed For Neil Armstrong

Two aerospace legends and their families were honored at a formal dedication ceremony May 13, marking the rededication of NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, formerly the Dryden Flight Research Center, at Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

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Eclipse, Jeppesen Partner To Deliver Web-Based E-Charts

Subscription Data Available To Eclipse Jet Customers

Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. has partnered with Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Digital Aviation, to offer an all-new, web-based delivery system for E-Chart and navigation subscription data updates. This digital download solution eliminates the shipping of physical disk media to Eclipse subscribers, and also puts an end to manual data entry by these subscribers into their avionics system.

DSCA Approves AT-6C Sale For Iraq

Aerostats And Tower Systems Also Approved

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for AT-6C Texan II aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $790 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on May 13, 2014.

Strike By French Public Sector Workers Affects Air Travel

Walkout Includes Air Traffic Controllers, Runs Through Friday

A one-day public workers strike in France disrupted air travel around that country as Air Traffic Controllers walked off their jobs Wednesday at 1900 local time.

Aero-TV: Ultimate Airshows -- In Flight With Rob Holland

Looking Back At Oshkosh 2012 With One Of The Airshow Industry's Top Fliers

Top-notch aerobatic performer, Rob Holland, amazed the crowds at EAA AirVenture 2012. ANN had a chance to talk with Rob and asked him about his career as an airshow performer. Rob said that while going to college for an aviation degree he made a trip to the local airport and saw a pristine Steen Skybolt airplane parked on the ramp. He asked the owner if he could take a picture of the airplane and the owner offered to take him for a flight. One flight was all it took; Rob was hooked on aerobatics.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.16.14)

"The selection of Vacaville as ICON's new home is a major milestone for the company and a significant economic win for the residents of the region." Source: ICON CEO and Founder Kirk Hawkins.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.16.14): Formation Flight

More than one aircraft which, by prior arrangement between the pilots, operate as a single aircraft with regard to navigation and position reporting. Separation between aircraft within the formation is the responsibility of the flight leader and the pilots of the other aircraft in the flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.16.14)

Spitsbergen Airship Museum

Spitsbergen Airship Museum opened November 15th, 2008. The purpose of the museum is to impart the history and importance 3 airships have had in the Arctic.

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