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November 07, 2014

Airborne 11.07.14: Santa Monica Setback, Space Oddity Returns, A/C Icing Update

Also: Moon Express, Safari Helis Go Superior, Barnstorming On Media Accuracy, ISS Orbits On, 50th Anniversary of LLRV

A City-sponsored ballot initiative has passed in Santa Monica, California, leaving the future of Santa Monica Municipal Airport in the hands of the City Council that has been trying to close it. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield made quite a splash with his video rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" recorded while on orbit aboard the International Space Station. But when the original one-year agreement between Hadfield and Bowie expired, the video was pulled from YouTube. It’s reported that the astronaut, the Canadian Space A

Also: Moon Express, Safari Helis Go Superior, Barnstorming On Media Accuracy, ISS Orbits On, 50th Anniversary of LLRV

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SNC Evaluating Potential For Dream Chaser Landings At Public Use Airports

Report Presented At ERAU In Daytona Beach Wednesday

Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Space Systems and partner organization RS&H, Inc., presented findings regarding the challenges and opportunities of landing the Dream Chaser reusable spacecraft at public-use airports during the Space Traffic Management Conference at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Daytona Beach, Florida, campus Wednesday.

Nearly 25 Million Passengers To Fly For Thanksgiving This Year

Airlines for America (A4A),projects that 24.6 million passengers will travel globally on U.S. airlines during the 12-day Thanksgiving travel period, a slight increase over last year. To accommodate the increase, and as enabled by improved profitability, airlines are adding seats, paying down debt and increasing investments in the customer experience.

Order Adds To Air Canada's Current Operating Fleet Of 23 777s

Boeing and Air Canada announced an order today for two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, is valued at $660 million at list prices.

Continuous Improvement To Extend The A330 Family Market Coverage

The final assembly of Airbus’ first A330 with the new 242 metric ton maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) capability is underway at the A330 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France.

MIT Survey Finds Pilots Like ADS-B Info

Find Traffic And Weather Information Useful For Safety, In-Flight Planning

A survey conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that those who are using information sent up on the ADS-B “in” channel believe the traffic and weather information is useful as a safety aid and for in-flight planning. A total of 1,407 GA pilots responded to the survey conducted earlier this year by MIT’s International Center for Air Transportation.

Configured For Emergency Services, SAR, And Law Enforcement Missions

Two Bell 429s helicopters configured for Helicopter Emergency Services (HEMS), Search and Rescue (SAR) and Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) have been delivered to the Delaware State Police aviation section. The company says milestone aircraft are the first of the model so configured, and they will join the Delaware State Police’s current fleet of Bell helicopters and be used throughout the state for a variety of parapublic missions with a strong focus on EMS.

Arizona State University Associate Professor Tapped As UAA President

Dr. Mary Niemczyk of Arizona State University recently assumed the University Aviation Association’s (UAA) top elected position as president for 2014-15. As one of her first official duties, President Niemczyk announced the election of Dr. Suzanne Kearns to a one-year term as president elect and Dr. Samuel Pavel to a two-year term as treasurer.

Company Will Unveil The Mockup On November 11

At the 10th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2014), Embraer will promote its commercial and executive aviation product portfolio, with the debut of the E-Jets E2 cabin mockup and static display of the ultra-large Lineage 1000, large Legacy 650 and light Phenom 300 executive jets, from November 11 to 16, in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province.

City Council Vote On Incentives To Occur November 12

The Commemorative Air Force reached an important milestone in the CAF National Airbase Project. On Monday, Nov. 3 CAF officials met with the City of Dallas economic development committee and discussed many of the details about creating a World War II aviation attraction and CAF Headquarters at Dallas Executive Airport.

Stench Filled The Cabin, Pilot Turned The Plane Around

The pilot of a Virgin Australia flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne on Sunday turned his airplane around after one of the plane's lavatories malfunctioned, filling the cabin with a foul odor.

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A Sport Aviation Powerhouse Takes The LSA Plunge

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell took the opportunity to talk with Scott Taylor, the Vice President of Glasair Aviation. Their conversation was about the new Glasair Merlin LSA. Taylor reminds us that Glasair Aviation has been around for about 30 years producing their unique combination composite and aluminum aircraft. He said a common question is whether or not their airplane is sport pilot

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Boeing Considers Composite Single-Aisle Airliner

Would Replace The 737 MAX By 2030

Boeing's CEO Jim McNerney said that the company is already considering the airplane that would replace the single-aisle 737 MAX, and it would most likely be a composite-construction airplane.

A Sport Aviation Powerhouse Takes The LSA Plunge

Says Crash Caused By Flight Into Bad Weather, Department’s 'Punitive Culture'

The NTSB has determined that the March 30, 2013 accident involving an Alaska Department of Public Safety helicopter was caused by the pilot’s decision to continue flying into deteriorating weather conditions as well as the department’s “punitive culture and inadequate safety management.”

NBAA Vows To Continue Fighting For Santa Monica Airport

Voters Defeated An Industry-Backed Referendum Tuesday

The NBAA has reiterated its long-standing commitment to ensuring unfettered access to California’s Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO), despite the outcome over proposals regarding KSMO’s future, which were included on Tuesday’s election ballot.

Report Includes Pre-Owned Business Jet, Business Turboprop, Helicopter, And Commercial Airliner Market Information

JETNET has released September 2014 and the first nine months of 2014 results for the pre-owned business jet, business turboprop, helicopter, and commercial airliner markets.

Package Includes 74 A320neo Airplanes

China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320 Family aircraft. The commitment comprises 74 A320neo, 16 A320ceo and 10 A321ceo. Including this new commitment, CALC’s total order tally with Airbus stands at 140 A320 Family aircraft.

The Sport Pilot Regulations Allowed 2-Place Exempted Ultralight Trainers To Be Converted To E-LSA Certification, But How Do You Know That’s Been Done?

This story is a little unusual because we heard about it from an A&P mechanic who is friend of ANN. An acquaintance of the mechanic was interested in purchasing an E-LSA, ultralight style, 2-place airplane that he found on a popular buy and sell website. It’s a good thing he asked for advice.

That's The Thing About The Internet, Klyde ... Everyone's Voice Is Equally Loud

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Also: Shriners Cancel Airshow, Battery Tech, Mike Alsbury Fund, F35 Fix, Women In Aviation

The TFR established over Ferguson, Missouri, in August that restricted flights in more than 37 square miles of airspace over the city appears to have been put in place, at least in part, to prevent the news media from flying helicopters over the area. On her 17th birthday September 30, Olivia Lockhart achieved more than one milestone in her young life. Along with turning 17, Olivia earned a private pilot certificate on her birthday, becoming one of only 367 young women under the age of 20 to hold a private pilot certifica

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.07.14)

“Public agencies are not learning the lessons from each other’s accidents.” Source: Acting NTSB chair Christopher Hart.

A SECNOT is a request originated by the Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) for an extensive communications search for aircraft involved, or suspected of being involved, in a security violation.

EAA's Type Club Coalition

The Type Club Coalition (TCC) is an organization of owners and builders groups brought together for the common purpose of increasing the level of safety in the general aviation community.