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August 13, 2013

Nevada Aggressively Pursues FAA UAV Test Site Designation

Makes Strong Showing At Global Unmanned Vehicle Systems Industry Tradeshow

Through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), the State of Nevada is promoting the state as the destination for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. As part of this effort, Nevada will be robustly represented at the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Unmanned Systems 2013 conference in Washington, D.C., this week.

Navy Awards Contract For E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Full-Rate Production

Five Of The Aircraft Estimated To Cost $617 Million

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $617 million contract for five full-rate production Lot 1 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft.

USAF Awards Contract To Train Predator And Reaper Aircrews

CAE USA To Provide Classroom, Simulator, And Live Flying Instruction

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to provide comprehensive Predator and Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) aircrew training services to CAE.

Wichita Plans Multiple Aviation Events In September

Last Week Of The Month Will Be Packed With Aviation Activities

Wichita, KS, will apparently be the place to be for aviation events at the end of September. There are multiple events scheduled that are designed to raise the profile of GA that week.

Opinions Differ On Value Of Extended Pilot Training

FAA Says More Stringent Rules Will Make Pilots Safer; Not Everyone Agrees

When rules that require 1,500 hundred hours for a pilot to qualify as a first officer on an airliner took effect, the FAA said that they would produce safer pilots. The previous qualification was 250 hours.

Project Loon Conducting Experiments In California

Google Researching Improvements In The Technology

Project Loon, which was created by Google as a possible way to deliver wireless Internet services to people in remote areas, has moved from New Zealand to the central California valley. Google reports that they are conducting test flights in the area in an effort to make improvement in the technology.

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Elon Musk Reportedly Eyeing Supersonic Jet Project

VTOL Passenger Aircraft Would Possibly Be Electric-Powered

One thing certain about Elon Musk … the creator of PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla … is that he's never short on big ideas. His latest is said to be an airliner that would take off and land vertically, but have the capability for supersonic speeds, and perhaps be powered by electricity.

Ryanair Cabin Crews Seemingly Told To Keep Passengers’ Change

Airline Denys That It Is A Company Policy

If you're flying on Ryanair, and you buy a drink or other item from a flight crew member as they pass up and down the aisle, you might get a surprise when you ask for your change.

India Launches Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

Project Intended To Protect Country Against Growing Chinese Influence

India has launched its first indigenous aircraft carrier, a move the government there says in intended to protect it against the growing influence of China in the region.

NASA Hosts Students, Community For Voyage Back To School

Event To Be Held At Houston's Johnson Space Center This Week

NASA's Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston will host "Voyage Back to School," a free, public event from 4-7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Aug. 15. Exhibits and hands-on activities are designed to generate excitement for the upcoming school year.

Bo Gets Osprey Ride To Martha's Vineyard

First Pooch Airlifted To Family Vacation

Bo, President Barack Obama's Portuguese Water Dog, did not travel with the rest of the family to their Martha's Vineyard vacation spot.

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ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 08.13.13

Asiana Offers Payments to Crash Survivors…

Nevada Lobbies for a UAV Test Site…

The US Airways/American Merger Grows in Value…

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Airborne 08.13.13: AOPA Rumors, Oshkosh Successes, Rockwell Collins Buys ARINC

Also: FAA, GAMA's 2Q, Boeing Lawsuits, Hersman Re-Upped, ForeFlight Update, NTSB Investigates Crash Attorneys, 787-9's New Clothes

There is growing evidence that AOPA’s next Boss could be a relatively unknown flyer by the name of Mark Baker. Baker’s name is being circulated by several very reliable sources as being on the short list for the position of president and CEO of AOPA. Rockwell Collins has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ARINC Incorporated for $1.39 billion. Well... we survived Oshkosh 2013, as all five weekday episodes of Airborne can easily attest. EAA Chairman Jack Pelton said that the 2013 edition of AirVenture was an unqualified success, with about a half-million people on the grounds over the course of the

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Airborne 08.13.13: AOPA Rumors, Oshkosh Successes, Rockwell Collins Buys ARINC

Also: FAA, GAMA's 2Q, Boeing Lawsuits, Hersman Re-Upped, ForeFlight Update, NTSB Investigates Crash Attorneys, 787-9's New Clothes

There is growing evidence that AOPA’s next Boss could be a relatively unknown flyer by the name of Mark Baker. Baker’s name is being circulated by several very reliable sources as being on the short list for the position of president and CEO of AOPA. Rockwell Collins has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ARINC Incorporated for $1.39 billion. Well... we survived Oshkosh 2013, as all five weekday episodes of Airborne can easily attest. EAA Chairman Jack Pelton said that the 2013 editi

FAA Proposes AD Affecting Some 6000 Continental Engines

Focuses On Failure Of Airmotive Engineering Corp. PMA Cylinder Assemblies

The FAA on Monday posted a notice in the Federal Register proposing an Airworthiness Directive for certain Airmotive Engineering Corp. replacement parts manufacturer approval (PMA) cylinder assemblies marketed by Engine Components International Division (ECi), used on the Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) models 520 and 550 reciprocating engines, and all other engine models approved for the use of CMI models 520 and 550 cylinder assemblies.

August Declared GA Appreciation Month In Arkansas

Move Commended By National Aviation Organizations

National aviation organizations on Monday commended Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe’s proclamation of August as “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” Across the state of Arkansas, general aviation supports 5,400 jobs and contributes nearly $500 million to the state’s economy each year.

IMC Club Organizing Annual Chapter Leaders' Summit

First Such Event To Be Held On Monday, October 28 In San Marcos, Texas

IMC Club’s Chapter Leaders are preparing to attend their first Annual Chapter Leaders' Summit, to be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 in San Marcos, Texas. This event is free of charge and available for registration to all IMC Club Chapter leaders and Chapter associated CFII’s. The Summit is organized by the IMC Club International, Inc. and is sponsored by RedBird’s SkyPort, in San Marcos, TX, which is providing facilities.

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X-47B Returns To Pax River Concluding Historic Carrier Demo Phase

Aircraft Initially Diverted To Alternate Landing Site Following Computer Glitch

The Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator safely returned to Naval Air Station Patuxent River Aug. 8 from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia after recently completing a number of historic firsts for carrier-based unmanned aviation.

NTSB Releases Prelim In Fatal Helicopter Accident

Aircraft Was Reportedly Conducting An Aerial Application Of Mosquito Control Chemicals

The NTSB has released a preliminary report in an accident involving a Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter that was engaged in a mosquito control flight when it impacted a residential garage and caught fire. The commercial-rated pilot of the aircraft, the only person on board, was fatally injured.

Asiana Offering Payments To Flight 214 Passengers

Initial Compensation Of $10,000 Offered To The 288 Survivors

Asiana Airlines is reportedly offering $10,000 to each of the 288 people who survived the Flight 214 accident in San Francisco. The airline said the payments were being offered as initial compensation to help out with passengers’ urgent medical needs.

US Airways, AA Merger Grows In Value

Latest Estimates Put $14 Billion Price Tag On The Deal

In court documents filed by AMR Corp, the parent of American Airlines and American Eagle, the value of its proposed merger with US Airways has grown from $11 billion to $14.3 billion, according to the creditors' committee.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.13.13)

“Our presence at AUVSI this year is paramount for positioning Nevada as the prime applicant for FAA site designation, and to place us squarely in the global market as the leader in this field.” Source: Tom Wilczek, Nevada Government Office of Economic Development.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.13.13): Block Altitude

A block of altitudes assigned by ATC to allow altitude deviations; for example, "Maintain block altitude 9 to 11 thousand."

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