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June 30, 2017

Airborne 06.30.17: ADS-B Rebates, WienerDrone, New FAA Deputy Administrator

Also: Airport Closure Mis-Deal, Barnstorming, Aviat Husky, Illegal Modification, F/A-18A+ Hornets, Airship Pilot, United Airlines

Remember when you were a kid ... maybe just last week ... and it was really cool when the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile would come to town? Well, the venerable "Wienermobile" is no longer the only promotional vehicle used by the iconic brand. First came the WienerMini and WienerRover. And now, say hello to the WienerDrone. This unique vehicle will set off on a journey to no better place than Weiner, Arkansas for the ultimate Fourth of July celebration. If you've been conside

Airborne 06.30.17: ADS-B Rebates, WienerDrone, New FAA Deputy Administrator

Also: Airport Closure Mis-Deal, Barnstorming, Aviat Husky, Illegal Modification, F/A-18+ Hornets, Airship Pilot, United Airlines

Remember when you were a kid ... maybe just last week ... and it was really cool when the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile would come to town? Well, the venerable "Wienermobile" is no longer the only promotional vehicle used by the iconic brand. First came the WienerMini and WienerRover. And now, say hello to the WienerDrone. This unique vehicle will set off on a journey to no better place than Weiner, Arkansas for the ultimate Fourth of July celebration. If you've been considering taking advantage of the $500 rebate being offered by the FAA for ADS-B compliance, you don't have a lot of time left to reserve your rebate. The deadline to make tha

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Southwest Airlines To Consolidate Cuba Service With Focus On Havana

Scheduled Service To Varadero And Santa Clara To End Labor Day 2017

Southwest Airlines Co. has announced that it will concentrate its future service to Cuba in Havana (HAV) and will cease operations in both Varadero (VRA) and Santa Clara (SNU) at the end of day on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017.

NTSB: Teens Waving From Piper Cub Prior To Fatal Accident

Pilot Was Fatally Injured, Passenger Sustained Serious Injuries

The teenage occupants of a Piper J3C Cub were waving at people on the ground before the aircraft went down near Chetek, WI in May, according to the NTSB's preliminary report on the accident.

Five CAP Cadets Receive Private Pilot Scholarships

First Class Will Fly At Delaware State University This Summer

Five Civil Air Patrol cadets will get the opportunity to learn to fly this summer at Delaware State University, thanks to private pilot scholarships awarded by CAP’s National Advanced Flight Academy program.

Traveling ‘Take Me Home Huey’ Vietnam Memorial Helicopter Comes To EAA July 1

Raises Awareness For PTSD While Thanking Veterans For Service

A U.S. Army Huey helicopter, shot down in 1969 and later transformed into a sculptural art piece, is coming to the EAA Aviation Museum and will be open to the public beginning Saturday, July 1.

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Goodyear Blimp To Visit Ottawa For Canada 150

Will Provide Live Aerial Coverage Of The Festivities

The Goodyear Blimp is returning to Canada this summer to take part in Canada Day celebrations in the nation's capital on July 1. As the country celebrates its 150th birthday, the blimp will provide live aerial coverage of Ottawa's festivities and fireworks, offering breathtaking views of the city below.

USAF UH-1N Replacement Could Be A Sole-Source Contract

Language Included In The House Version Of The National Defense Authorization Act

Language proposed in the Chairman's Mark of the House Version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would allow the U.S. Air Force to sole source a contract for the helicopter that would replace the UH-1N Huey.

World War II P-51B Mustang 'Berlin Express' Making Transatlantic Flight

Will Perform In Flying Legends Airshow In Duxford, England

The “Berlin Express” P-51B Mustang achieved legendary status in an epic World War II dogfight in Paris in 1944, piloted by American Bill Overstreet, who flew the aircraft under the Eiffel Tower in hot pursuit of a German fighter. Overstreet eventually downed the German Messerschmitt Bf 109G and eluded heavy enemy fire while escaping the battle with his P-51B Mustang “Berlin Express” intact.

AviaAM Financial Leasing China Delivers Fourth New Airbus To Aeroflot

Russian Flag Carrier Will Operate The Aircraft For 12 Years

A joint venture of AviaAM Leasing and Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company (HNCA) – AviaAM Financial Leasing China has acquired a fourth Airbus A320 family aircraft which has been delivered from Airbus' facilities in Toulouse, France.

First Operational F-35A Squadron Receives Final Aircraft

Hill AFB Unit Now Has A Full Complement Of Operational Jets

The 34th Fighter Squadron and 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Hill Air Force Base accepted its final two combat-coded F-35A Lightning lls June 21, 2017.

Thales Expands In Singapore

Becomes The Group's Largest Hub For Repair Activities Worldwide

Thales in Singapore has optimized its avionics operations to grow its local industrial footprint and build capacity for the future. Thales started its commercial avionics operations in Singapore over forty years ago and now produces key systems for the Airbus A320, A350 and Boeing 787 fleets. Singapore houses one of three avionics repair sites for the Group, with the other two located in Chatellerault, France and Piscataway, NJ.

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Aero-TV: An Autogyro Milestone – Autogyro USA’s Certified Rotorcraft

Takes Advantage Of A New Category Of Aircraft Established By The FAA…

Gyroplanes are among the most misunderstood aircraft, but the recent certification of the factory-built AutoGyro Calidus as a primary category aircraft has gone a long way towards making the public more aware of what the aircraft are, and their capabilities.

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Aero-TV: An Autogyro Milestone – Autogyro USA’s Certified Rotorcraft

Takes Advantage Of A New Category Of Aircraft Established By The FAA…

Gyroplanes are among the most misunderstood aircraft, but the recent certification of the factory-built AutoGyro Calidus as a primary category aircraft has gone a long way towards making the public more aware of what the aircraft are, and their capabilities. That is the assessment of Andy Wall, CEO of Autogyro USA, who told ANN's Tom Patton at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo in January that the company has been inundated with inquires since the certification was granted in December of last year...

Senate Commerce Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill

Voice Vote Sends The Measure To The Full Senate

The Senate Commerce Committee has passed its version of the FAA Reauthorization Bill on a voice vote, and sent the measure on to the full Senate.

Elwell Appointed FAA Deputy Administrator

Previously Served With The Agency From 2006 - 2008

Dan Elwell was sworn in this week as FAA Deputy Administrator. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, Elwell is the second highest-ranking official at the agency responsible for ensuring aviation safety and air traffic control services for the nation.

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DHS Secretary John F. Kelly Announces New Aviation Security Enhancements

Laptop Ban Not Included In The New Measures

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly has announced enhanced security screening measures for all commercial flights to the United States. In his announcement, Secretary Kelly said that the first attack on a commercial flight came in 1934, when a bomb took down a United Airlines flight from Chesterton, Indiana to Chicago. All on board were killed, and the case was never solved.

SWAPA Applauds Flags Of Convenience Amendment To H.R. 2997

Amendment Introduced By Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ)

The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) is grateful for Chairman Frank LoBiondo's unwavering commitment to the American worker and the enforcement of our Open Skies Agreements. During debate of the FAA bill, known as the 21st Century AIRR Act (H.R. 2997), SWAPA Government Affairs and our Southwest Airlines counterparts, as well as many other domestic carriers and aviation labor unions, joined forces to support an amendment offered by Chairman LoBiondo of the Aviation Subcommittee, to fix the Department of Transportation's process for consideration of Foreign Air Carrier Permits.

Top CAP Cadets In Spotlight At National Cadet Competition

Event Being Held Near Dayton, OH This Weekend

Highly skilled Civil Air Patrol cadets from across America gather near Dayton, Ohio, this weekend for the 2017 National Cadet Competition, renewing a prestigious CAP inspection and drill event that originated 70 years ago.

A4A Urges DHS To Work With Stakeholders On Enhanced Global Security Measures

Raises Concerns About Potential, Unnecessary Frustrating Consequences For The Flying Public

Airlines for America (A4A) is urging the Administration to maintain its focus on a risk-based approach to aviation security, and to work collaboratively with airlines and airports to effectively implement the new security directives outlined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Klyde Morris 06.30.17

Pay No Attention To That Man Behind The Fourth Wall, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 06.29.17: Trans-Oceanic Mustang, ATC Privatization Oppo, Av-Scholarship

Also: Inhofe Bills, #OSH17COOL Program, Wake Vortices, Heli-Laser, Supersonic X-Plane, OneWeb, Coins in Jet

The “Berlin Express” P-51B Mustang achieved legendary status in an epic World War II dogfight in Paris in 1944, piloted by American Bill Overstreet, who flew the aircraft under the Eiffel Tower in hot pursuit of a German fighter. Overstreet eventually downed the German Messerschmitt Bf 109G and eluded heavy enemy fire while escaping. Pilot Dan Friedkin will fly the aircraft and perform in the Flying Legends Airshow alongside his longtime Horsemen Flight Teammates Steve Hinton and Ed Sh

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.30.17)

“This passenger-friendly aviation reform legislation improves safety and incorporates over 50 amendments offered by both committee Democrats and Republicans.” Source: Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-SD).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.30.17): Off Course

A term used to describe a situation where an aircraft has reported a position fix or is observed on radar at a point not on the ATC-approved route of flight.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.30.17)

Paul And Ralph Bradley's Model Airplane Page This page serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas with people who share an interest in model aircraft.

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