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June 20, 2014

Airborne 06.20.14: USA Today Mispresents GA, Feinstein v Burbank, Sebring Update

Also: New Mooney Nearly Ready, How Bad Was USA Today Piece? -- REALLY Bad, Cessnas 2 Oshkosh, One Week Wonder

In case you’ve been numbed into the assumption that you can believe what you read in a major newspaper, USA Today has proved that yellow journalism is alive, well, and thriving in its so-called “report” on general aviation safety. Of course, that’s our opinion, but we aren’t alone. California Senator Diane Feinstein is attempting to use a mini appropriations bill that includes funding for the Department of Transportation to curtail nighttime operations at Burbank Bob Hope Airport. The Feinstein amendment would impo

Airborne 06.20.14: USA Today Mispresents GA, Feinstein Attacks Burbank, Sebring Update

Also: New Mooney Nearly Ready, How Bad Was USA Today Piece? -- REALLY Bad, Cessnas 2 Oshkosh, One Week Wonder

In case you’ve been numbed into the assumption that you can believe what you read in a major newspaper, USA Today has proved that yellow journalism is alive, well, and thriving in its so-called “report” on general aviation safety. Of course, that’s our opinion, but we aren’t alone. California Senator Diane Feinstein is attempting to use a mini appropriations bill that includes funding for the Department of Transportation to curtail nighttime operations at Burbank Bob Hope Airport. The Feinstein amendment would impose a curfew on all airport operations at the airport. The 2015 annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will open one day earlier than in

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Three Fatally Injured In Runway Excursion Accident

Westwind II Went Off The Runway At Huntsville, AL International Airport

An IAI Westwind II airplane taking off from Huntsville International Airport (KHSV) in Huntsville, AL was involved in a runway excursion Wednesday, resulting in the fatal injury of the three people on board.

Compass Airlines Selected To Operate 20 New AA E175 Aircraft

Will Begin Taking Delivery And Start Scheduled Service Early Next Year

Compass Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trans States Holdings, Inc., has announced it will operate 20 new 76-seat Embraer E175 aircraft owned by American Airlines, Inc. Compass expects to begin taking delivery of the aircraft and start scheduled service under the American Eagle brand and livery in the first quarter of 2015.

NASA Aeronautics Works To Bring Back Supersonic Passenger Travel

Reducing Sonic Booms Is The 'Most Significant Hurdle'

The return of supersonic passenger travel may be coming closer to reality thanks to NASA’s efforts to define a new standard for low sonic booms.

Memorial to Czechoslovak Airmen Who Fought With RAF In WWII Unveiled

'Winged Lion' Statue Placed In Klarov Park In Central Prague

The 2,500 Czech and Slovak airmen who fought with the British Royal Air Force to free Europe from Nazi tyranny were honored nearly 70 years after the end of the war by the unveiling of a striking memorial, the 'Winged Lion', at Klarov park in central Prague.

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Lone Star UAS Center Will Conduct UAV Test Flights Over South Texas

Sorties With RS-16 Aircraft To Begin Next Week

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center (LSUASC) will conduct a "robust" series of flight missions the week of June 23, part of its preparation for becoming fully operational as one of only six federal test sites.

Commercial Aircraft MRO Market To Be Worth $53.4 Billion In 2014

Analyst Predicts Solid Growth In The Segment Over The Next Decade

New aviation market research, now available on ASDReports, indicates that the commercial aircraft MRO market will reach a value of $53.4 billion in 2014 as a result of growing demand for maintenance services to handle the global fleet of commercial aircraft.

Analyst Estimates 1000 Aircraft A Year To Leave Service By 2023

ICF Says An 'Aircraft Retirement Tsunami' Is On The Horizon

"The aviation industry is facing an aircraft retirement Tsunami," Richard Brown ICF International Principal told delegates attending the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association's (AFRA's) Annual Meeting, taking place in Washington. According to the consultant the level of aircraft retirements will reach a stunning 1000 aircraft a year within a decade.

East Hampton Town Board Looks For 100% Fee Increase From FBOs

Board Looking For Additional Revenue From The Airport, FBOs Say They Would Struggle To Stay Open

The Town Board in East Hampton, NY has proposed a 100% increase in a "fuel flowage fee" charged to FBOs when they purchase fuel from the town.

Prestwick Airport Getting A $17 Million Investment

Scottish Government Pouring £10 Million Into Operating, Capital Budgets

The Scottish government is set to pour the equivalent of $17 million into the operating and capital budgets of Prestwick airport to fund a backlog of repairs, terminal improvements, and general expenses.

Navy's Newest Aircraft Launch System Goes Retro

EMALS Launches Legacy Hornet In Final Ground-Based Compatibility Test

The past and future overlapped recently on a land-based test site at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, when the near-silent armature of the U.S. Navy’s new Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) propelled an F/A-18C Hornet.

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Routes Africa Set To Open In Victoria Falls

Conference Being Held At The Site Of One Of The Seven Wonders Of The World

The 9th Routes Africa, the largest route development event in Africa, will open this weekend in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The event will bring together the leading airports, airlines, tourism authorities, policy-makers and aviation stakeholders to develop new air services to, from and within Africa.

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Aero-TV: Optionally Piloted Blackhawks! - Sikorsky Fulfills Visionary Promises

Extraordinary Progress Shown By Sikorsky's Innovative R&D Programs

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell attended the 2014 convention of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and talked Jesse Lesperance, the special project manager for Sikorsky innovations. When thinking of unmanned aerial systems it’s easy to visualize relatively small drones designed for special purpose use. That’s not exactly what Sikorsky has in mind.

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Aero-TV: Optionally Piloted Blackhawks! - Sikorsky Fulfills Visionary Promises

Extraordinary Progress Shown By Sikorsky's Innovative R&D Programs

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell attended the 2014 convention of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and talked Jesse Lesperance, the special project manager for Sikorsky innovations. When thinking of unmanned aerial systems it’s easy to visualize relatively small drones designed for special purpose use. That’s not exactly what Sikorsky has in mind. Sikorsky brought a full-size helicopter to the convention to show that they have gone into the unmanned aerial system concept by developing systems to control already operational manned

U.S. Senator Wants Bob Hope Airport Curfew On Funding Bill

Amendment Attached By Senator Feinstein (D-CA) Would Curtail Nighttime Operations

California Senator Diane Feinstein (D) is attempting to use a mini appropriations bill that includes funding for the Department of Transportation to curtail nighttime operations at Burbank Bob Hope Airport (KBUR).

JSSI Reports A Tough First Quarter For Business Aviation

Global Business Aviation Market Contracts By Two Percent During The Period

Following a healthy 2013, the global business aviation market saw a two percent slowdown in the first quarter of 2014 versus Q1 2013 and a five percent decline since Q4 2013, according to new findings from JSSI’s Business Aviation Index.

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Sikorsky Signs Contract For Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program

Will Begin Deliveries Of The CH-148 Cyclone Helo Next Year

The Canadian Department of National Defense has signed a contract with Sikorsky that brings the Canadian Maritime Helicopter Program to completion, and accelerates the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter's entry into operational service.

AeroSports Update: Sebring Sport Aviation Expo 2015 Amends Dates

If You Want To See What’s Going On In The World Of Light Sport Aviation, The Annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo In Sebring Florida Is The Place To See It All

The 2015 annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will open one day earlier than in year’s past, with the event now running from Wednesday, January 14, through Saturday, January 17, 2015. The Expo, held on Sebring Regional Airport, is the place to see, try, fly, and buy everything related to sport aviation and flying for fun.

Boeing 737 MAX LEAP-1B Engine Begins Ground Testing

Powerplant For Boeing's Newest Single-Aisle Airplane Achieves Full Takeoff Thrust

CFM International has successfully initiated ground testing of the first all-new LEAP-1B engine that will exclusively power the Boeing 737 MAX. CFM ran the engine for the first time on June 13, three days ahead of schedule. The LEAP-1B engine, installed in a test cell at Snecma (Safran) facilities in Villaroche, France, successfully completed a series of break-in runs before reaching full takeoff thrust.

FAA: NextGen Delivering In Houston

System For The Region Completed Ahead Of Schedule, Agency Says

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta have announced the successful implementation of the Houston Metroplex NextGen airspace redesign project, which they say will deliver more on-time flights for passengers while reducing pollution by thousands of metric tons each year.

Klyde Morris 06.20.2014

Well ... When You Put It That Way ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.20.14)

"This is the worst example of regulation by legislation whereby the role of the FAA is diminished and there is little regard for industry voluntary efforts. This is but one more dangerous precedent which circumvents the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990." Source: Statement from HAI president Matt Zuccaro.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.20.14): Position Symbol

A computer-generated indication shown on a radar display to indicate the mode of tracking.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.20.14)

Fokker Triplane

It's been called the most famous fighter of WWI.

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