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June 03, 2015

Airborne 06.03.15: Sonex Tragedy, Falcon 5X Rollout, Indian Pilot Scandal

Also: Breitling Jet Team, Jack Pelton, NetJets New Leadership, Carpenter Avionics, Italian AirShow, Expensive Rescue, DHS Preclearance

ANN regrets to report that Sonex Aircraft CEO Jeremy Monnett, has been confirmed as lost in the crash of N123SX, identified in records as a 2007 Sonex SA. The other person onboard has yet to be officially identified and we will bring that info to you when able. Needless to say, this is a punch to the gut for the close-knit family of sportplane pilots and fans in Oshkosh and ANN sends it prayers and support to the Monnett family, everyone else at Sonex, and the exten

Airborne 06.03.15: Sonex Tragedy, Falcon 5X Rollout, Indian Pilot Scandal

Also: Breitling Jet Team, Jack Pelton, NetJets New Leadership, Carpenter Avionics, Italian AirShow, Expensive Rescue, DHS Preclearance

ANN regrets to report that Sonex Aircraft CEO Jeremy Monnett, has been confirmed as lost in the crash of N123SX, identified in records as a 2007 Sonex SA. The other person onboard has yet to be officially identified and we will bring that info to you when able. Needless to say, this is a punch to the gut for the close-knit family of sportplane pilots and fans in Oshkosh and ANN sends it prayers and support to the Monnett family, everyone else at Sonex, and the extended family of Sonex builders and flyers all over the globe. Dassault Aviation lifted the veil yesterday on the highly anticipated Falcon 5X, which they say establishes a new benchmark

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Emirates CEO Rebuts Emanuel's Claims Of Unfair Subsidies For Mid East Airlines

Sends Letter To Chicago's Mayor Expressing Disappointment

There is something of a war of words going on between Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Emirates Airline president Sir Timothy Clark.

Harrison Ford Flies Again

Takes First Flight Since March Accident

Harrison Ford is once again exercising his airman privileges. The 72-year-old actor and aviation advocate flew his 2013 Bell 407 helicopter from Santa Monica Airport to Catalina Island off the California coast on Thursday of last week.

Vietnam Airlines' 1st A350 XWB Takes To The Sky

Airplane Scheduled For Delivery Later This Year

The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse yesterday bearing the airline’s distinctive blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as further ground and flight tests.

Unity Jets Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation

Joins 115 Other Businesses As Part Of The Organization

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that Unity Jets is the newest member to join ACSF. Along with over 115 other businesses, Unity Jets supports the foundation’s vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers in achieving the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.

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Frontier Airlines Orders 12 A320 Family Aircraft

Firm Order Includes 10 A321 And Two A320 Aircraft With Current Engine Option

Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, CO has placed a firm order for 10 A321 and two A320 aircraft. All 12 aircraft are current engine option (ceo) aircraft. This is the second time in less than a year that the airline has ordered the A321, the largest member of the Airbus A320 Family.

Airbus Helicopters Full-Service Contract For German H145M Military Rotorcraft

Responsibilities Include Management Of Maintenance And Repair Activities, Spares And Flightworthiness

The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) have awarded Airbus Helicopters a full-service contract for the new H145M rotorcraft – which is to make its military debut with the German Air Force later this year.

Breitling Jet Team Makes Iconic Flight Around Statue Of Liberty

Embarking On First North American Tour This Airshow Season

Nearly 129 years after the Statue of Liberty was officially gifted to the United States from the people of France, the France-based Breitling Jet Team took to the skies for a spectacular flight around Lady Liberty last weekend.

India Apparently Issuing Commercial Pilot Certificates With Little Training

Dozens Said To Have Been Granted Flying Privileges Using Inflated Training Documentation

India is reportedly granting pilot certificates to people with less than an hour's training, according to court documents and interviews conducted pilots, regulators, and others.

Japan Looks To Purchase E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

State Department Notifies Congress Of Possible Sale

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.7 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Monday.

Russia Reportedly Digitally Modified Satellite Photos After MH17 Shootdown

Blamed Ukrainian Forces For The Loss Of The Airliner

A British "citizen journalist" says he has found evidence that Russia digitally altered satellite images to place blame for the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 last year on Ukraine.

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FedEx Corp. Accelerates Aircraft Retirements

Posts $276 Million Impairment And Related Charges In FY15

FedEx Corp. has permanently retired 15 aircraft and 21 related engines as it continues to rationalize capacity and modernize its aircraft fleet to more effectively serve FedEx Express customers.

Homebuilt Helicopter Damaged During Engine Run Test

Canadian Officials Said Builder Was Not Attempting A Flight

A helicopter being built from a kit by a man in Canada was damaged Monday during an engine run test, according to police in Conception Bay South in Newfoundland.

Aero-TV: Horizon Hobby’s Alex Vanover - This is How You Start A GREAT Aero-Life

Alex has An Amazing Future Ahead Of Him... Because He Wants It

It seems like most pilots love their toys, and even more so if they fly. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell is no different, and he took the opportunity at EAA AirVenture 2014 to stop by the Horizon Hobby display to see how aircraft modeling is doing.

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Update: Sonex Family Mourns Loss Of Jeremy Monnett And Mike Clark

N123SX Appears To Be A Company Aircraft

Aero-News RealTime Update-0112 ET, 06.03.15: ANN can now report that Sonex Aircraft CEO Jeremy Monnett, has been confirmed as lost in the crash of N123SX, identified in records as a 2007 Sonex SA. The other person onboard, also reported to have died in the accident, has yet to be officially identified and we will bring that info to you when able. Needless to say, this is a punch to the gut for the close-knit family of sportplane pilots and fans in Oshkosh and ANN sends it prayers and support to the Monnet family, everyone else at Sonex, and the extended family of Sonex builders and flyers all over the globe. Original Story-1816 ET, 06.02.15

Aero-TV: This is How You Start A GREAT Aero-Life -- Horizon Hobby’s Alex Vanover

Alex Has An Amazing Future Ahead Of Him... Because He Wants It

It seems like most pilots love their toys, and even more so if they fly. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell is no different, and he took the opportunity at EAA AirVenture 2014 to stop by the Horizon Hobby display to see how aircraft modeling is doing. He spent time talking with Alex Vanover who is the Hobby Town demo pilot. While the video story is about the modeling side of aviation, Vanover’s story as a demo pilot is also unique. However, you’re going to have to watch the video to understand what is so unique about Vanover&helli

TSA Fails To Stop 95% Of Simulated Weapons Carried By Investigators In Sting

Acting Administrator Reassigned After Investigation Revealed

The TSA Office of Inspector General is preparing a report that indicates widespread failures in the security apparatus at U.S. Airports.

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NetJets Appoints New Leadership Team

Adam Johnson Appointed Chairman And CEO, Bill Noe Named President And COO

Jordan Hansell has stepped down as President and CEO of NetJets, a move announced by the company with virtually no explanation. In a news release announcing a new management team, NetJets said only that he would be stepping down from those jobs.

Honeywell Provides Dassault Falcon 5X With New Cockpit Technologies

Primus System Designed To Enhance Safety, Reduce Fuel Costs

Honeywell Aerospace is supplying its advanced Primus Epic cockpit technologies to Dassault’s newly unveiled Falcon 5X. Primus Epic’s latest enhanced features have been customized for Dassault’s EASy III cockpit. The new plane combines safety, performance and new capabilities while achieving the lowest fuel consumption in its category.

City of Phoenix Sues FAA Over Flight Paths

Says Historic Neighborhoods In New Flight Paths Adversely Affected By Noise

The City of Phoenix, AZ has filed a lawsuit against the FAA in an effort to resolve noise issues that have cropped up after the agency re-routed airplanes departing from and arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

AeroSports Update: FAA Reauthorization Is Important To All Of Us

FAA Reauthorization Brings Talks Of Big Changes, And GA Recreational Flyers Need To Pay Attention To What’s Going On.

EAA has published an interesting update regarding FAA reauthorization. While this may sound like something that is better left to the politicians then to recreational pilots, it is extremely important that we all pay attention. Reading this EAA synopsis is well worth your time.

Kendall Cites Progress On F-35 Performance, Schedule, Cost

Says Airplane Is 'Exceeding Expectations' In Multiple Categories

The F-35 Lightning II program (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter program) is making progress on performance, schedule and cost, Frank Kendall, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, told U.S. reporters last week during a teleconference from Norway.

CAE To Be The Exclusive Training Provider For Falcon 5X

Will Provide Training At Its Exclusive Center In An As-Yet Undetermined Location

As Dassault rolled out its Falcon 5X business jet in Bordeaux, France, CAE is preparing its program as the exclusive Dassault-Approved Training Provider (DATP).

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Airborne 06.02.15: FAA Hiring Under Scrutiny, AL Airbus Parts, Perlan II To OSH

Also: Last Flying Avro Vulcan, Aero-Calendar 06.02.15, Solara 50 Setback, GoPro Quadcopter, 727 To Fanshawe, QF-4 Phantom, A Drone In The Hand...

Fourteen members of Congress led by House Aviation Subcommittee chair Frank LoBiondo have sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta demanding that he respond to allegations of cheating and other issues with the FAA's new procedure for hiring air traffic controllers. The first major assemblies for Airbus airplanes to be manufactured in Mobile, Alabama will arrive on in mid-June, according to Congressman Bradley Byrne. A local television station reports t

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.03.15)

“For his hard work and his success in leading NetJets through a very tumultuous economic period, Jordan has earned our sincerest thanks and best wishes for his next endeavors.” Source: New NetJets president and CEO Adam Johnson.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.03.15): Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

An airborne system which alerts the flight crew that they are approaching terrain or that there sink rate is excessive.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.03.15)

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A New York law firm with a division that specializes in Unmanned Aircraft offers timely articles on the legal aspect of the "drone" business.

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