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Dynon Releases Software Update For SkyView

Version 15.1 Adds Yaw Damper, VP-X On HDX, Rotax 912 iS Fault Reporting, And More

Dynon has relesed SkyView version 15.1, which adds Yaw Damper capability, VP-X support on HDX, improved Rotax 912iS fault/troubleshooting information, and dozens more improvements and fixes.

Canadian Transport Minister Offers Assurances About Airport Safety

Responds To Reports Of Airport Workers In Montreal Possibly Being 'Radicalized'

Reports that four airport workers at Trudeau International Airport in Montreal had possibly been radicalized drew a measured response from Canada's Minister of Transport The Honourable Marc Garneau.

NASA Unveils New Searchable Video, Audio And Imagery Library For The Public

Consolidates Information Spread Across More Than 60 Collections

NASA officially has launched a new resource to help the public search and download out-of-this-world images, videos and audio files by keyword and metadata searches from NASA.gov. The NASA Image and Video Library website consolidates imagery spread across more than 60 collections into one searchable location.

EASA, ICAO Mark Significant Progress In Regional Safety Oversight Organizations

Hundreds Gathered From Around The World To Discuss The Issue

Cologne, 30 March 2017 –The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) achieved landmark progress last week as hundreds of officials gathered from around the world for a special jointly organized Global Forum on Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs) for Global Aviation Safety.

EASA Approves Pilatus PC-12 NG For Commercial Operations In Europe

Can Operate Commercially At Night And Under IFR Conditions In All 32 EU Member States

Following a decision by EASA, the PC-12 NG is now approved for commercial operations in Europe. The PC-12 has been in successful commercial use for years in other parts of the world, be it for business, medical transport or cargo flights.

Southwest Airlines Announces Several Leadership Promotions

Employees Moving Up The Corporate Ladder As Carrier Promotes From Within

Southwest Airlines Co. has made several leadership promotions from within the company's ranks.

China Lake Air Show Is Economic Driver

Local Hotels, Restaurants And Other Businesses See Boost From The Event

The China Lake (CA) Air Show provides an economic boost for the local economy according to economic and tourism leaders in the region.

Robotic Technology Developed For F-22s

Will Improve Restorations Of Specialized Coatings On Engine Inlets

Robotic technology developed through the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research program will soon make the process of restoring specialized coatings on F-22 Raptor engine inlets more efficient for aircraft maintenance personnel during depot maintenance at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

JetBlue Arrives In Atlanta

Carrier Says New Nonstop Flights Bring Low Fares, Much Needed Competition To Highly Requested Boston-Atlanta Route

JetBlue has announced the start service in Atlanta, the largest U.S. city not already served by the award-winning airline. The inaugural flight from Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) arrived at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Wednesday morning, making Georgia’s capital city JetBlue’s 101st destination.

Tianjin Airlines Global Recruitment Starts In London

Hopes To Develop A Truly International Airline During 2017

Tianjin Airlines is developing into a truly international airline and in 2017 it will begin a global recruitment drive that began in London on March 29th, 2017.

American Airlines Co-Pilot Dies In The Cockpit

Airplane Was Preparing For Landing In New Mexico

The co-pilot of an American Airlines flight preparing for landing in New Mexico Wednesday collapsed and died in the cockpit, according to media reports.

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Embraer Flies E195-E2 Ahead Of Schedule

Calls Airplane 'The Most Efficient New-generation Jet In The World'

Ten months after the first flight of the E190-E2, Embraer has performed the inaugural flight of another member of the E2 family, ahead of schedule. On Wednesday, the E195-E2, the largest aircraft of the family–and the most efficient aircraft in the single aisle jet market—took off for the first time. The flight, originally scheduled for the second half of the year, happened just three weeks after the roll out.

FAA: Nearly 800,000 Drones Have Been Registered In 15 Months

Some 100,000 Of Those Have Been Added To The Database Since December

There are nearly 800,000 drones currently registered with the FAA, according to FAA administrator Michael Huerta, a number that has climbed by about 100,000 since December.

Kentucky Proposes Legislation To Restrict Drones Near Airports

Would Allow The Creation Of 'Unmanned Aircraft Facility' Maps That Could Limit Drone Use

The Kentucky legislature is considering legislation that would allow the creation of "unmanned aircraft facility maps" at any airport that is authorized under Part 139 of the FARs.

ALPA: Aviation Safety And Security Regs Deserve Special Treatment

Calls On Administration To Exempt Aviation Safety, Security Regulations From 'Two For One' Executive Order

Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) president Capt. Tim Canoll has called on President Donald Trump to exempt aviation safety and security regulations from the administration’s “two for one” executive order. In remarks to industry experts at ALPA’s Aviation Security Conference, Capt. Canoll urged the administration to take action by allowing aviation safety and security improvements to continue to advance through the regulatory process.

Need For Speed Propels Global 7000 Aircraft To Mach 0.995 In Early Flight Tests

The Global 7000 Aircraft Is The Largest Business Jet To Operate So Close To The Sound Barrier

Bombardier Business Aircraft has confirmed that its Global 7000 aircraft flight test program continues to progress well, with two Global 7000 flight test vehicles currently flying. Both flight test vehicles have been demonstrating excellent reliability accumulating flight hours at a steady pace, as the aircraft prepares to enter into service in the second half of 2018.

Klyde Morris 03.31.17

The IRS Will Surely Squash You Like A ... Er ... Never Mind Klyde

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Garmin Adds Visual Approach Guidance To GTN 650/750 Touchscreen Navigators

Additional Features Include GTX 3000 & TCAS II Control/Display

Garmin this week announced the addition of new capabilities and enhancements for the popular GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigators. New GTN features include visual approach guidance, control and display of the GTX 3000 transponder and GTS 8000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)/Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II), as well as LNAV+V approaches without Space-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) service.

Airborne 03.30.17: CSeries TransAtlantic, Freedom Drone Sports, SLS Test

Also: LA Times v Santa Monica, FAA UAS Symposium, China Lake AirShow, Drone Pollination, Airline Traffic, F-35, Western Aircraft

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has confirmed that a CSeries aircraft, with a representative payload, successfully flew non-stop from London City Airport to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. The direct intercontinental flight followed a series of successful flights to demonstrate the CS100 aircraft's capabilities for operations to and from LCY, including steep approach landing and short runway performance. The FAI and Freedom Drone Sports have signed a memorandum

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.31.17)

“When it comes to aviation safety and security, we should never apply a cookie-cutter policy. It’s too risky and it invites trouble. We certainly won’t be able to tolerate necessary regulations being sidelined because of this order.” Source: ALPA president Capt. Tim Canoll.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.31.17): Heading Indicator

An instrument which senses airplane movement and displays heading based on a 360 azimuth, with the final zero omitted.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.31.17)

Four Important NASA Missions That May Vanish in 2018

From National Geographic ... a look at the newly released White House budget which proposes cuts to the space agency's Earth sciences program, including cancellation of key satellites.

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Aircraft Departed From North Charleston Campus Friday Morning

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Version 15.1 Adds Yaw Damper, VP-X On HDX, Rotax 912 iS Fault Reporting, And More

Responds To Reports Of Airport Workers In Montreal Possibly Being 'Radicalized'

Consolidates Information Spread Across More Than 60 Collections

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Hundreds Gathered From Around The World To Discuss The Issue

Can Operate Commercially At Night And Under IFR Conditions In All 32 EU Member States

Employees Moving Up The Corporate Ladder As Carrier Promotes From Within

Local Hotels, Restaurants And Other Businesses See Boost From The Event

Will Improve Restorations Of Specialized Coatings On Engine Inlets

Carrier Says New Nonstop Flights Bring Low Fares, Much Needed Competition To Highly Requested Boston-Atlanta Route

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Hopes To Develop A Truly International Airline During 2017

Airplane Was Preparing For Landing In New Mexico

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Calls Airplane 'The Most Efficient New-generation Jet In The World'

Some 100,000 Of Those Have Been Added To The Database Since December

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Would Allow The Creation Of 'Unmanned Aircraft Facility' Maps That Could Limit Drone Use

Calls On Administration To Exempt Aviation Safety, Security Regulations From 'Two For One' Executive Order

The Global 7000 Aircraft Is The Largest Business Jet To Operate So Close To The Sound Barrier

The IRS Will Surely Squash You Like A ... Er ... Never Mind Klyde

Additional Features Include GTX 3000 & TCAS II Control/Display

Also: LA Times v Santa Monica, FAA UAS Symposium, China Lake AirShow, Drone Pollination, Airline Traffic, F-35, Western Aircraft

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