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Jim Campbell and the staff of the Aero-News Network are pleased to debut an introductory video detailing the planned production of a Documentary that Bob Hoover, himself, asked for. 'Let Bob Fly!' is the working title for an aggressive and somewhat controversial new documentary. Some 20 years ago, Bob Hoover, one of the greatest living aviators was grounded by two FAA inspectors based on hearsay, innuendo and unsupported conjecture. T
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Jim Campbell and the staff of the Aero-News Network are pleased to debut an introductory video detailing the planned production of a Documentary that Bob Hoover, himself, asked for. 'Let Bob Fly!' is the working title for an aggressive and somewhat controversial new documentary. Some 20 years ago, Bob Hoover, one of the greatest living aviators was grounded by two FAA inspectors based on hearsay, innuendo and unsupported conjecture. The resulting fight cost Hoover three years of his life, untold amounts of money and embarrassed the American aviation community to the core. Here’s a repo
Cinema Lens And Camera Company States Preference For UAV Company
Aerial MOB has reached an exclusive agreement with Panavision, a supplier of cinema lenses and camera systems. Panavision will recommend Aerial MOB as their preferred drone company in the United States.
Airline Celebrates 30-Year Partnership With Planemaker
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th A330 aircraft at a ceremony last Friday in Toulouse, France. Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, the A330-200 features a comfortable two class cabin layout seating 30 passengers in business class and 203 in economy.
The FAA has issued an SAIB (Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin) following an incident in which a Beechcraft Model 4000 landed with the nose landing gear retracted.
Outlines What Is Necessary For Instrument Currency Compliance
The FAA has issued an Information For Operators (InFO) clarifying the conditions under which a pilot may log an IAP in his or her logbook. Logging IAPs is necessary for a pilot to show compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instrument currency and training requirements. Furthermore, the information contained in this InFO may be applied to instrument practical tests and instrument proficiency checks.
First Airline In Europe To Receive The A330-300 242-Metric Ton Variant
The first new A330-300 242-metric ton Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variant to be delivered to a European airline has been accepted by Scandinavian Airlines. The aircraft was delivered to SAS during a ceremony held at Airbus in Toulouse, France. SAS has selected Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines to power its new A330-300.
The 52nd Annual National Championship Air Races came to a close Sunday with Robert “Hoot” Gibson as the winner of the Unlimited Gold Race with a speed of 488.983mph in “Strega.”
ACSS, an L-3 & Thales Company, announced today that Boeing has certified its NXT-800 Mode S transponder for Boeing 777 airplanes. The NXT-800 offers the most advanced level of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out transmission required to meet the approaching global mandates for ADS-B Out capability.
Contract Supports Design and Development Work for Sub-, Super- and Hypersonic Vehicles
NASA has awarded a Research and Technologies for Aerospace Propulsion Systems 2 (RTAPS2) to Orbital to provide advanced space propulsion system technologies. NASA developed the RTAPS2 contract as part of aerospace research activities at the agency’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Being Sold After Several Infrastructure Projects Have Been Completed
The city of Frederick, MD has approved a contract with Flying Dog Brewery clearing the way for the purchase of 31 acres near Frederick Airport by the brewer.
Two 172 Mentor AATDs Available For Training At Denver School
Frasca recently installed two Cessna 172 Mentor AATDs (Advanced Aviation Training Devices) at the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department at Metro State University (MSU) in Denver, Colorado. During the installation, Frasca engineers also upgraded host computers on ten of their existing simulators and installed projector upgrades to their Cessna Mustang Flight Training Device (FTD).
Largest Grant Goes To Waco Regional Airport In Texas
The FAA has provided $11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions. In June, the FAA unveiled the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) program that will identify and mitigate risk factors that contribute to runway incursions at specific airports.
Worldwide Deliveries Projected To Be 6,350 Airplanes In That Category
Embraer's 2015-2034 Market Outlook for the Chinese market, which presents delivery projections of new aircraft over the next 20 years, forecasts that 1,020 new jet aircraft in the 70 to 130-seat segment will be delivered in China by 2034. Embraer projects worldwide deliveries of 6,350 jets, in the 70 to 130-seat segment.
Navy Says Airplane Was Taking Part In A Training Mission
A T-6A Texan II tandem-seat, turboprop trainer, assigned to Training Wing 4, based at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, went in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after the pilots conducted a controlled ejection during a routine training flight.
The Start Of One of ANN’s Biggest Projects, EVER, Is Inspiring and Thought-Provoking
I alone can't change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. Mother Teresa
A Personal Note From Jim Campbell: Before I get into all following verbiage, let me answer the primary personal question I've gotten since we started leaking details of the 'Let Bob Fly' project a few days ago... namely, with all that we have on our plate, why would we take on something THIS mammoth, this important, and this difficult? There are three answers to all o
Zenith Aircraft Selects Superior Air Parts’ XP-320 Engine As A Builder Option
Scott Hayes, V.P. Sales and Marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., announced that Zenith Aircraft has selected the company’s popular XP-320 engine as a builder option on its STOL CH750 and CH750 Cruzer kit aircraft.
Gives Existing Customers A Credit Towards A New Airplane
Piper has announced the M-Class Linkage Program, allowing potential and preexisting Mirage and Meridian owners opportunity to apply a financial credit toward a factory-new M500 or M600 aircraft.
“We believe China’s aviation industry will keep its momentum during the next 20 years and become the largest single-country market in the world.” Source: Paulo Cesar Silva, President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation.
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Twenty-one of the world's leading research universities and a hundred leading industry, government partners comprise the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence, or ASSURE.
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