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June 22, 2015

Airborne 06.22.15: IFD440 Cert!, UAV Rule Year Away?, Eclipse 5 Yr Warranty

Also: Comprehensive New 787-9 Vid, Feinstein Wants Drone Regs, Million Pound Rocket, IATA, SLS RS-25, China Airshow, Hartzell Sweepstakes

If your aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GNS430 series navigators and you would like to upgrade to something newer, Avidyne says they have just the thing for you. The FAA has issued TSO approval and an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate to Avidyne for their new IFD440. The IFD440 is the smaller-screen version of Avidyne's previously-certified IFD540, and is designed as an easy plug-and-play, direct replacement for GNS430 series navigators. The AML-STC

Airborne 06.22.15: IFD440 Cert!, UAV Rule Year Away?, Eclipse 5 Yr Warranty

Also: Comprehensive New 787-9 Vid, Feinstein Wants Drone Regs, Million Pound Rocket, IATA, SLS RS-25, China Airshow, Hartzell Sweepstakes

If your aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GNS430 series navigators and you would like to upgrade to something newer, Avidyne says they have just the thing for you. The FAA has issued TSO approval and an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate to Avidyne for their new IFD440. The IFD440 is the smaller-screen version of Avidyne's previously-certified IFD540, and is designed as an easy plug-and-play, direct replacement for GNS430 series navigators. The AML-STC provides a basis for installation approval of the IFD440 in more than 1,000 aircraft makes and models. Last week, FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker testified about UAV re

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Wizz Air Selects V2500 Engines For 17 Aircraft Order

Brings Total Number Of Engines For The Carrier To 213

Wizz Air has selected the V2500 engine to power a new fleet of 17 previously announced Airbus A321ceo family aircraft. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines.

Importance Of Enhanced Regional Cooperation Underscored During IAC Visit

Reaffirmed Agency's Commitment To Working Together On Implementation Of Standards

Recognizing the work of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) in promoting the implementation of aviation standards and policies in Eastern European States, the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, reaffirmed the UN aviation agency’s commitment to further cooperation and collaboration with this important regional body and its Member States in furtherance of the current No Country left Behind initiative of ICAO.

ALC Boosts Portfolio With Airbus Widebody & Single-Aisle Aircraft

Leading Lessor Signs For One A350-900 & Four A320 Family Aircraft

Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corporation has announced a firm order for additional Airbus widebody and single-aisle aircraft to meet strong market demand. The leasing company will acquire one A350-900 & four A320 family aircraft.

Alpha Star Becomes ACH319neo Launch Customer

Builds Foundation For The Future

Riyadh-based Alpha Star has become the first to announce a commitment for an Airbus ACJ319neo, consolidating its role as the largest VVIP charter operator in the Middle East.

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Rolls-Royce Receives US Defence Service Contracts Valued At Up To $224 Million

Will Support Multiple Engines Across A Variety Of Fleets

Rolls-Royce has received services contracts valued at up to $224 million to support US military branches and global air forces supplied by the US Department of Defense.

NASA Awards $100,000 To Winning Robot Challenge Team

West Virginia University Morgantown Team Claims The Top Prize

NASA has awarded $100,000 in prize money to the Mountaineers, a team from West Virginia University, Morgantown, for successfully completing Level 2 of the Sample Return Robot Challenge, part of the agency's Centennial Challenges prize program.

PT Dirgantara Indonesia Acquires 2 AS365 N3+ Dauphin Helicopters

Aircraft Will Be Tasked With SAR Missions

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has ordered two AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters to boost the search and rescue (SAR) capabilities of Indonesia.

CAE announces A Series Of Contracts For Commercial Airline Training

Deals Valued At Approximately $73 Million

Contracts valued at approximately $73 million have been secured by CAE. The contract are with more than 30 airlines globally for commercial training solutions.

NGYF, CAP To Provide Aviation And Aerospace STEM Training

Will Participate In The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

The National Guard Youth Foundation (NGYF) is partnering with Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the official Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, to launch an aviation and aerospace-focused science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education initiative for cadets of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. The new initiative provides STEM training resources to all ChalleNGe participants across the country to prepare cadets for the job market’s growing demand for employees with STEM skills.

UAV Turbines, Inc. to Demonstrate Fully Integrated Gas Turbine Engine System

Powerplant Developed As Next-Generation UAV Propulsion Technology

UAV Turbines will be demonstrating for select companies its fully integrated proprietary propulsion system that includes a small engine, filters, a 3kW generator, control system, display, and gas tank to be contained in an enclosed unit that is the size of a mini-refrigerator. This "Engine-in-a-Box," displays system level integration of UAVT's gas turbine technology.

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Virgin Atlantic To Install New Honeywell Flight Management Service

Will Provide Pilots With Crucial Data On Fuel Consumption

Virgin Atlantic Airways will be the first airline to install Honewell's new flight management service to help airlines increase efficiency and improve fuel conservation. The new Honeywell Flight Management System (FMS) Datalink Service will provide pilots with access to updated and customized wind and temperature information to better optimize the vertical profile of a flight and improve fuel predictions.

AirAsia Launches Airbus Smarter Fleet Electronic Flight Folder

Application Brings Paperless Flight Operations One Step Closer

AirAsia has become the launch customer for the latest Airbus “Smarter Fleet” electronic Flight Folder (eFF), following the signature of an agreement at the Paris Air Show.

Aero-TV: Truly Inspired Attitudes – Flying Aspen’s Revolutionary AOA Solution

In Flying, One’s ‘Attitude’ is More Important Than Just About Any Other Concept

It’s all about angle of attack (AOA), and ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, took the opportunity at Sun ‘n Fun 2015 to check in with James Buck, the director of flight operations for Aspen Avionics. Jim starts the interview by asking how Aspen came up with an angle of attack system that appears to have no external appendages or measuring systems on the outside of the airframe.

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Barnstorming: Steady Course, Rocky Ride, Exciting Destination!

It’s Time To Catch Y’All Up On What We’ve Been Working On… And Where We’re Going!

Analysis/Commentary/Editorial by Jim Campbell, ANN Editor-In-Chief/CEO/Loudmouth Sorry to be so tardy in catching up with everyone(yeah... it's been a while), but to say the least, the new tasks and initiatives we’ve undertaken this year are kicking our collective behinds… but in a really good way. We’ve been drinking from the firehose like never before, learning truly valuable things in quantities that were heretofore unimaginable and creating a foundation from which to move forward --- and in a really big way. In other words, we love where we’re at… but we love where we’re going even more… bec

Aero-TV: Truly Inspired Attitudes – Flying Aspen’s Revolutionary AOA Solution

In Flying, One’s ‘Attitude’ is More Important Than Just About Any Other Concept

It’s all about angle of attack (AOA), and ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, took the opportunity at Sun ‘n Fun 2015 to check in with James Buck, the director of flight operations for Aspen Avionics. Jim starts the interview by asking how Aspen came up with an angle of attack system that appears to have no external appendages or measuring systems on the outside of the airframe. Buck describes how they do it and finishes by saying, “It's rocket science.” You’ll have to wa

Klyde Morris (06.22.15)

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AeroSports Update: Hartzell’s Sweepstakes Offers An Adventure

Hartzell Propeller Will Pick The Winner Of Its Top Prop Trailblazer Sweepstakes At EAA AirVenture

This summer, Hartzell is celebrating their rugged Trailblazer composite prop by sending one lucky winner, along with one friend, on the adventure of a lifetime! The trailblazer composite prop is designed for ultimate performance and rugged operation, and the Top Prop Trailblazer Sweepstakes winner will get the chance to experience firsthand what trailblazing flying is all about.

Airborne 06.19.15: AEA 1Q Mkt Report, S-92 Rig Approach, Ultralights For Dayton

Also: Airbus Helicopters X6, Privatization BS, Boeing Delivers Record, ICAO v E-Cigs, NASA's Mars Plans, Big 737Max Order, Airbus H Pilot Club

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its first-quarter 2015 avionics market report, and AEA President, Paula Derks says it is, “somewhat disappointing.” In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to a bit more than $587 million, as reported by the participating companies. This figure represented a 9.9 percent decrease in sales compared to the first-quarter 2014, which is mor

Towed Twin-Fuselage Glider Launch System First Test Flight Successful

One-Third Scale Model Of Proposed Rocket Launch System

NASA successfully flight-tested a prototype, twin-fuselage towed glider that could lead to rockets being launched from pilotless aircraft at high altitudes—a technology application that could significantly reduce cost and improve efficiency of sending small satellites into space.

NASA Prepares For First Interplanetary CubeSats

Will Deploy The Small Satellites On Agency’s Next Mission To Mars

When NASA launches its next mission on the journey to Mars – a stationary lander in 2016 – the flight will include two CubeSats. This will be the first time CubeSats have flown in deep space. If this flyby demonstration is successful, the technology will provide NASA the ability to quickly transmit status information about the main spacecraft after it lands on Mars.

Gone West: BizAv Industry Legend Otto Pobanz

Leader In The Federated Department Stores Flight Department For Three Decades

The NBAA on Monday has noted the passing of Otto C. Pobanz, a former NBAA director and leader of the Federated Department Stores flight department for three decades. Pobanz, who was 93, died in his sleep.

Selfie Grounds JAL Pilot

Has Been Suspended From His Job Over Photograph With An FA

A pilot for Japan Airlines (JAL) has been suspended after posting a selfie of himself and a flight attendant taken in the cockpit of an airliner during flight.

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Aviation Coalition Shows Government How To Count

Group Led By Aviation Technical Education Council

A coalition of aviation trade associations recently took the first step towards solving what is says is an aviation maintenance workforce crisis by helping the government to define it. The group, spearheaded by the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC), asked the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Policy Committee and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the SOC system to more accurately reflect the aviation maintenance industry.

Certifiable Predator B Completes Critical Design Review

New Variant On Track To Be Certified For Flight In European Airspace

A significant milestone has been reached in in the Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program to design, develop, and produce a variant of the Predator B RPAfor the General Atomics Predator B unmanned aircraft. The company announced last week that it is on track to be certified for flight according to the NATO Airworthiness Standard for unmanned aircraft.

New Airshow Comes To China

Sichuan International Airshow Launches At Paris Airshow

At the International Paris Airshow Tuesday, representatives from the Sichuan Provincial Government and Deyang Municipal People's Government of China revealed plans to host a new biennial international airshow in the province.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.22.15): ILS PRM Approach

ILS PRM Approach An instrument landing system (ILS) approach conducted to parallel runways whose extended centerlines are separated by less than 4,300 feet and at least 3,000 feet where closely spaced independent approaches are permitted. Also used in conjunction with an LDA PRM, or RNAV (GPS) PRM approach to conduct Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach (SOIA) operations. No Transgression Zone (NTZ) monitoring is required to conduct these approaches. When the runway spacing is less than 3,600 feet, the NTZ must be monitored by a Precision Runway Monitor (PRM) or other high update rate surveillance system.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.22.15)

Aero Linx: Aviation Crime Prevention Institute ACPI Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of aviation-related crime through: EDUCATION of the aviation industry worldwide in security awareness, theft prevention and methods. COOPERATION between the Aviation Industry and Law Enforcement Agencies to provide information on theft or suspicious activity. COMMUNICATION of information and security procedures to all involved. DOCUMENTATION of information developed, maintained and available to Aviation Insurers in the form of databases for Stolen Aircraft, Avionics and Hail Damage.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.22.15)

"We need to be unashamed to defend ourselves from the aero-haters and loony-tunes of the world… the outrageous noise complainers, NIMBYs, jealous groundhogs, what have you… we take this stuff and barely put up a fight in defense. This cowardice must end. If people want to attack aviation, they need to know that they're in for a fight." Source: One of a great number of points made by ANN's CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell in an editorial chatting about the future of aviation... and what ANN plans to do about it.

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