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December 09, 2016

Airborne 12.09.16: GodSpeed John Glenn, Electric-Flight Record, FAA Oversight?

Also: Gone West: Aleta Jackson DeLong, Barnstorming: Breakfast With A Hero, Pearl Harbor, WWII Vets, NATA at KVNY, Flightstar, UK Airport Threat

John Glenn has headed west. At 95 years of age, America’s third astronaut into space, and the first American astronaut to orbit the earth has passed away. Our sentiments, and the sentiments of everyone who remembers those dangerous and heroic first days of space travel are best represented by a tweet that was issued by NASA immediately after his death, which reads: “We are saddened by the loss of Senator John Glenn, the first A

Airborne 12.09.16: GodSpeed John Glenn, Electric-Flight Record, FAA Lacks Oversight?

Also: Gone West: Aleta Jackson DeLong, Barnstorming: Breakfast With A Hero, Pearl Harbor, WWII Vets, NATA at KVNY, Flightstar, UK Airport Threat

John Glenn has headed west. At 95 years of age, America’s third astronaut into space, and the first American astronaut to orbit the earth has passed away. Our sentiments, and the sentiments of everyone who remembers those dangerous and heroic first days of space travel are best represented by a tweet that was issued by NASA immediately after his death, which reads: “We are saddened by the loss of Senator John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth. A true American hero. Godspeed, John Glenn." Walter Extra, the famous aerobatics pilot behind the Extra series of aerobatic planes, has set a Fédération

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AUVSI Holding Webinar On Part 107 Waivers

Speaker Will Be Earl Lawrence, Director Of The FAA's UAS Integration Office

AUVSI is planning a webinar on Monday aimed at commercial drone pilots who wish to obtain Part 107 waivers and airspace authorizations.

Philippine Airlines, Bombardier Finalize Order For Up To 12 Q400 Aircraft

Order Confirms Airline As Launch Customer Of Two-Class, 86-Seat Turboprops

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has finalized a firm purchase agreement with Philippine Airlines, Inc., flag carrier of the Philippines, consistent with the Letter of Intent announced on October 14, 2016. The purchase agreement includes a firm order for five Q400 aircraft and purchase rights for an additional seven Q400 aircraft.

German Navy NH90 Sea Lion Performs First Flight

German Armed Forces To Receive 18 Of The Helicopters

On Thursday, the NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter took off for its on-schedule inaugural flight at Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth. Wolfgang Schoder, CEO of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland; Ralph Herzog, Director in the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and Vice Admiral Andreas Krause, Chief of the German Navy welcomed this important milestone in the program.

Heliservicio Signs Contract For Support Of 20 Bell Helicopters

Latin American Launch Customer For The Bell Overhaul And Service Solution

Heliservicio has been announced as the launch customer in Latin America for Bell Helicopter's Customer Advantage Plan – signing its large fleet of 20 Bell 412EPs for the innovative support solution.

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Canada Selects Airbus C295W For Fixed-Wing Search And Rescue

Royal Canadian Air Force Orders 16 Aircraft

The Government of Canada has selected the Airbus C295W for its Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Program. As part of the FWSAR program, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will purchase 16 C295Ws modified for Search and Rescue (SAR). The contract will also include in service support, provided through a joint venture between Airbus Defence and Space and PAL Aerospace.

Chilean Air Force To Acquire Six S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters

Cites Robust Military Design, High Hot Performance And C-130 Transportability

The Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile) has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin company for the acquisition of six S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for the service's medium-lift helicopter recapitalization program.

Antonov Says It Can Save Trump Money On Air Force One

Russian Company Reacts To The President-Elect's Criticism Of Boeing

Following criticism by President-elect Donald Trump of Boeing for the cost of new Air Force One aircraft, Russian planemaker Antonov stepped in and said it could offer the U.S. considerable savings on a new Presidential transport.

Teamster Pilots, Flight Engineers Ratify Contract With Amerijet

Wages Increases Highlight Four-Year Contract

By an overwhelming margin, Teamster pilots and professional flight engineers at Amerijet ratified a new contract with the airline. There are 85 members in the bargaining unit represented by Local 769 in North Miami, FL.

Belite Introduces Quicker And Easier Build For UltraCub

Sub-Kits Now Available

Belite has made changes to its UltraCub cabin design, making it quicker and easier to build and also less expensive. The side and bottom panels which form the major outline of the cabin are now CNC cut from single pieces of aluminum. This makes it even easier for the builder to produce a square and true cabin, and also reduces parts and fabrication time, while increasing structural integrity of the design.

AAR’s ISU 56000 Series Containers Certified For Commercial B747 Aircraft

Netting No Longer Required When Using The Containers

AAR has announced the certification of the ISU (Internal Airlift/Helicopter Slingable Container Units) 56000 series on commercial Boeing 747 aircraft. With the certification, these containers are now recognized as a size code B Unit Loading Device and are no longer required to be netted.

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ACJ320neo Continues To Win Orders

New Aircraft Build On Success Of Airbus Corporate Jets

Airbus Corporate Jets has won another commitment for an ACJ320neo, highlighting the continuing success of its new aircraft family. The latest deal adds to the seven orders already won by the ACJ320neo Family, taking total orders and commitments to eight, comprising six ACJ320neo and two ACJ319 neo aircraft.

Russian Aircraft Carrier May Be The Cause Of Two Aircraft Losses

Admiral Kuznetsov Is Russia's Only Operational Carrier

Two Russian aircraft have gone down off the coast of Syria in the past month, and the culprit may be the ship from which they are operating, according to military analysts.

Boeing Forecasts Increased Need For Airline Pilots, Technicians In Asia-Pacific

Estimates More Than 500,000 New Aviation Professionals Needed To Support Projected Airplane Deliveries Over Next 20 Years

Boeing has unveiled its 2016 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook for the Asia-Pacific region, projecting that more than 500,000 new pilots and technicians will be needed to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades.

City Of Orlando Rewrites Drone Code, Still Tries to Supplant FAA

Cites Explosive Growth Of Hobby Aircraft, Advances In Technology

The City of Orlando, FL has rewritten the section of its municipal code dealing with unmanned aircraft in light of their exploding popularity among hobbyists and businesses, and will require permits to fly near city parks and buildings.

Universities From Around The World Will Compete In Spaceport America Cup

International Rocket Engineering Competition To Be Held In June

A new rocketry competition has been announced by Spaceport America to be held in June of next year. The Spaceport America Cup is designed around IREC—the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition for student rocketry teams from all over the country and around the world.

Boeing Begins Final Assembly Of First 787-10 Dreamliner

First Test Airplane Enters Its Next Phase Of Production

Final assembly of the first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is underway at the company's North Charleston, SC campus.

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AeroSports Update: Breitling Sponsors The Flyboard Air

Breitling Takes To The Skies With Franky Zapata On Flyboard Air

Breitling, the company that’s known for its specialty technical watches, and for sponsoring some of the greatest airshow acts around, has added another unique performer to its venture into extreme AeroSports.

UAE Students Presented With Unmatched Opportunities

MEBAA Holds "Futures Day" At Annual Trade Show

With the regional business aviation industry set to need 1.2 million pilots, technicians and engineers in the next two decades, the MEBAA Show on Wednesday played host to hundreds of students interested in pursuing a career in the Middle East and North Africa's growing business aviation sector.

Klyde Morris 12.09.16

The Lower You Are On The Totem Pole, The Less You Have Worry About Keeping Your Head Down

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 12.08.16: Trump v AF1, Gordon Bennett Cup '17, Skydiving At Casa Grande

Also: Intoxicated Pilot, Seaplane Pilots, AEA/EASA, Drones As Lifesavers, ISS Update, T-50A Flight Ops, Safran

President-elect, Donald Trump set the world of aviation and the media slightly off center when he tweeted the following: “Boeing is building a brand-new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order!” Then, during an impromptu television interview following his tweet, Mr. Trump said "Well, the plane is totally out of control. It's gonna be over 4 billion dollars - and, I think it's ridiculous. I think Boeing

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.09.16)

"As we enter the next phase of the 787-10's development, we eagerly watch our first airplane come to life. This is the result of years of preparation and solid performance by our Boeing teammates and supplier partners." Source: Ken Sanger, vice president and general manager, 787 Airplane Development, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.09.16): Composite Flight Plan

A flight plan which specifies VFR operation for one portion of flight and IFR for another portion.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.09.16)

The University Aviation Association (UAA) is the voice of collegiate aviation education to its members, the industry, government and the general public. Through the collective expertise of its members, this nonprofit organization plays a pivotal role in the advancement of degree-granting aviation programs that represent all segments of the aviation industry.

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