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March 09, 2016

Airborne 03.09.16: FAA v Skydive Myrtle Beach, Lynx NGT-9000 Update, Ameri-King Warning

Also: NASA Scientific Balloon, RANS S-20, Hartzell STC, Teamster Pilots, Perlan II, Master Instructors, UAL Fleet Update

As ANN has previously reported, Skydive Myrtle Beach, a skydiving operation located on the Myrtle Beach Grandstand Airport, was shut down by the Horry County Department of Airports. Horry County alleged that the FAA had cited the operation for 112 safety violations. However, the Department of Airports was unable to provide proof of the alleged violations. A Freedom of Information Act request was made to the FAA by Skydive Myrtle Beach to provide documentation of violations that the skydiving operation says they were not aware of. The FAA has granted TSO authorization to L-3 Aviation Products for the additional capabilities of a Class B

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FAA Proposes Rule To Overhaul Safety Certification Standards For Small Airplanes

NPRM, Based On Industry Recommendations, Would Improve Safety, Reduce Cost, FAA Says

The FAA has proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal, which is based on industry recommendations, would reduce the time it takes to get safety enhancing technologies for small airplanes into the marketplace while also reducing cost.

ICAO Introduces 2016 Young Aviation Professional Participants

Year-Long Program Conducted In Conjunction With IATA, ACI

Participants representing three continents arrived in Montréal recently to begin taking part in the Young Aviation Professionals Program, a special initiative led by ICAO in conjunction with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI).

Joint Flight Trial Marks Milestone For SESAR

European Collaboration Demonstrates Use Of Existing Satellite Communication Systems For Enhanced Air Traffic Management

SESAR members together with partners and the European Space Agency’s Iris Precursor have carried out a joint flight trial, successfully demonstrating that existing satellite technology systems are a viable option for air traffic services datalink.

JetBlue Launches 'Gateway Select' Pilot Training Program

Airline Partners With Industry Leader CAE

JetBlue has launched its seventh pilot recruiting pathway, Gateway Select, the airline's new competency-based training program for aspiring pilots.

Current JetBlue Pilots Oppose Gateway Select Program

Cites Carriers Reluctance To Cooperate With ALPA In Developing The Program

The pilots of JetBlue Airways, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have expressed their concerns regarding the airline’s launch of its Gateway Select program. Citing the company’s reluctance to collaborate with ALPA in developing the new JetBlue-specific hiring, training, and qualification program, the JetBlue pilot leadership calls on the company to make the recruitment of qualified pilots a priority.

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Washington State House Passes Tax Refund Bill For Aerospace Company

Consideration By The State Senate Next For The Legislation

The House of Representatives in the Washington State Legislature has passed a bill that would make a sale tax refund available to an airplane maintenance company that is looking to build a facility at Boeing Field.

Teamster Pilots Overwhelmingly Ratify Agreement With GoJet Airlines

Local 618 Members Approve Five-Year Contract

Teamster pilots voted Saturday to approve a new, five-year contract at GoJet Airlines by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. There are over 520 members in the bargaining unit covered by the agreement.

NBAA Thanks NATA's Tom Hendricks, 'GA Champion'

Praises Outgoing President And CEO Of The Organization

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issued a statement following news that National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President and CEO Tom Hendricks would step down from his post later this year.

New Capabilities Added To Lynx NGT-9000 Model

eTAWS And ADS-B Aural Traffic Alerting Now Available

The FAA has granted TSO authorization to L-3 Aviation Products (L-3 AP) for the additional capabilities of a Class B embedded Terrain Awareness Warning System (eTAWS) option and an ADS-B Traffic Advisory System (ATAS) aural alerting option on its Lynx NGT-9000. The Lynx NGT-9000 is an ADS-B touchscreen transponder that is also capable of displaying traffic and weather data.

Teamster Mechanics Threaten Strike Against United Airlines

Mechanics Picket, Warn JP Morgan Investor Conference Attendees Of Labor Unrest

Hundreds of aircraft mechanics who traveled from 10 airports across the U.S. protested their employer, United Airlines, at JP Morgan’s annual Aviation, Transportation & Industrials investor conference.

U.S. Senate To Consider Human Trafficking Legislation

Flight Attendant Union Gains Introduction Bill Focused On Stopping The Practice

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) on Monday released a statement praising the introduction of the Stop Trafficking On Planes (STOP) Act to fight human trafficking with proper training for aviation workers, led by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mark Warner (D-VA).

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Alan Roach Takes Position With AeroMobil

Named Chief Engineer Interior Systems, Safety And Vehicle Packaging

The "Flying Car" company AeroMobil has named Alan Roach to the position of Chief Engineer Interior Systems, Safety And Vehicle Packaging.

Father, Daughter Survive SR22 Accident

Deployed Airframe Parachute When Plane Developed Engine Problems

A father and daughter returning from a college visit sustained only minor injuries Saturday when the Cirrus SR22 they were aboard developed engine problems and the pilot deployed the airplane's airframe parachute system. The plane went down in Hauppauge, NY about 45 miles from Manhattan.

Aero-TV: Mission Incredible - Commemorative Air Force 2016

Get Involved In One Of The Coolest Segments of Aviation...

Just about everyone in aviation has at one time or another heard of the Commemorative Air Force; better known to everyone as the CAF. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, talked with Adam Smith who is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development for the Commemorative Air Force, and asked him to talk about the organization and their mission.

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Aero-TV: Mission Incredible - Commemorative Air Force 2016

Get Involved In One Of The Coolest Segments of Aviation...

Just about everyone in aviation has at one time or another heard of the Commemorative Air Force; better known to everyone as the CAF. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, talked with Adam Smith who is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development for the Commemorative Air Force, and asked him to talk about the organization and their mission. The CAF brings a combination of leadership, commitment to the past, and an eye to the future.

FAA Issues Warning About Ameri-King Products

Unapproved Parts Being Represented As Being FAA Approved

The FAA has issued a notification concerning the unapproved status of Ameri-King Corp. parts and articles.

United Airlines Announces Fleet Update

Plans To Add 25 New Boeing 737-700S, Accelerate Retirement Of Boeing 747S

United Airlines has announced an order to purchase 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The order is in addition to the previously announced order of 40 737-700s. United will take delivery of the aircraft beginning at the end of 2017.

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Idaho Gov Signs Bill Permanently Removing Sales Tax On Installed Aircraft Parts

Will Make Companies In The State More Competitive

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has signed bill H.361, which removes the sunset provision on the sales tax exemption for aircraft parts installed on out-of-state aircraft. Without the bill, the tax exemption would have expired on June 30, 2016.

UPS Pilots Make Oral Argument Before The D.C. Circuit

Pilots Union Challenging Cargo Exclusion From Rest Rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral argument Monday for the Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) in its lawsuit challenging the FAA's decision to exclude all-cargo operators from the new Flightcrew Member Duty and Rest Requirements.

AeroSports Update: Women Soar At EAA AirVenture 2016

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Will Be Inspiring Women To Be Part Of The Aviation Community

In an announcement from EAA, they say two activities during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016 will help introduce and inspire women of all ages to engage and participate in the world of flight.The ‘Women Soar You Soar’ event for high-school age girls takes place on July 24-27 and connects these young women with successful mentors involved in aviation and aeronautical sciences.

Airbus Group CEO Joins Perlan II Stratospheric Glider Team

Pressurized Test Flights Are Underway

Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders worked alongside the all-volunteer flight test team for Airbus Perlan Mission II this weekend, as the program achieved a historic milestone with the start of pressurised flights. The Perlan 2 glider is designed to soar on wind currents to 90,000 feet as it researches high-altitude flight, climate change and the potential for wing-borne travel on Mars.

FAA Grants Hartzell STC For New 5-Blade Prop For Piper Meridian & M500

Companies Collaborated Closely On Development Of The Prop

The FAA has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Hartzell Propeller for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper's new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for the single-engine pressurized turboprops.

Airborne 03.08.16: NATA Transition, Electric Airplanes, Women Soar/AirVenture16

Also: Capitol Lawn Gyro, Aero-Calendar, Oscar Munoz Returns, Angel Flight Southeast, Agile Aero's Greason, Aviation Merit Badges, Bristow Sikorsky's

A statement from the National Air Transportation Association says that President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks announced his intention to resign effective August 31, 2016. A member of NATA’s board of directors will be designated to assume the duties as interim President/CEO effective September 1st until a successor is named. For those who are interested in the application of electric powered flight for recreational flying, it may come to

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.09.16)

“We feel this is a big win for the state of Idaho both in terms of growing jobs and building the aviation industry for the future.” Source: Vice President and General Manager for Western Aircraft Austin Shontz.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.09.16): Homing

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