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March 02, 2016

Airborne 03.02.16: WASP Update, Honeywell Rotor-Forecast, Enstrom TH-180

Also: Jepp Flitedeck Pro, ‘Dusty’ FlightSim, Chinese Civil Aircraft, Aspen On Cabri G2, PW210, Ryanair Files Suit, Vietnam Airlines

The House Veterans Affairs Committee last week passed legislation authored by Congresswoman Martha McSally that would restore the rights of the WASPs, who were pioneering female World War II pilots, to have their ashes inurned at Arlington National Cemetery, which is run by the U.S. Army. Arlington National Cemetery approved in 2002 active duty designees, including WASP pilots, for military honors and inurnments. However, in March 2015, then-Secr

Airborne 03.02.16: WASP Update, Honeywell Rotor-Forecast, Enstrom TH-180

Also: Jepp Flitedeck Pro, ‘Dusty’ FlightSim, Chinese Civil Aircraft, Aspen On Cabri G2, PW210, Ryanair Files Suit, Vietnam Airlines

The House Veterans Affairs Committee last week passed legislation authored by Congresswoman Martha McSally that would restore the rights of the WASPs, who were pioneering female World War II pilots, to have their ashes inurned at Arlington National Cemetery, which is run by the U.S. Army. Arlington National Cemetery approved in 2002 active duty designees, including WASP pilots, for military honors and inurnments. However, in March 2015, then-Secretary of the Army John McHugh reversed this decision. Among other things, it was claimed there was not enough room at the cemetery for the internment of WASP pilots. The helicopter industry is re

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DJI Introduces The Phantom 4 Quadcopter

Aircraft Will Avoid Obstacles Autonomously

When the price of the DJI Phantom 3 aircraft was cut last month, the Internet was buzzing with speculation about a new quadcopter from the manufacturer. The did not disappoint, and on March 1 unveiled the DJI Phantom 4, which the company says can autonomously avoid obstacles in flight.

Embraer S.A.: E190-E2 Heralds A New Era In The 130-Seat Jet Segment

First Flight Planned For Second Half Of 2016

Embraer, the world's leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 130 seats, today took a step in the consolidation of its leadership by presenting the E190-E2, the first E2 jet – Embraer´s second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. The aircraft´s maiden flight is scheduled for the second half of 2016, with entry into service scheduled for 2018. The ceremony was held at the Company´s plant in Sao Jose dos Campos.

Brazilian Company Signs LOI With Marenco Swisshelicopter

Agreement Is For 10 Aircraft

Brazilian air taxi operation Helisul Táxi Aéreo has confirmed its strong interest to operate the SKYe SH09 by signing a letter of intent for ten units of the Swiss-made single-engine helo.

Professor Luigi Pascale Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Italy’s Foremost Aircraft Designer Honored By Seconda Università Of Naples

Italy’s leading university, Seconda Università of Naples (SUN) has conferred on Professor Luigi Pascale, its highest accolade, an Honorary Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering.

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Bell Helicopter Signs Agreement With Aichi Prefecture For Bell 412EPI

Will Be Used For Firefighting Missions And Disaster Relief Across Aichi

Bell Helicopter, has announced a signed purchase agreement with Aichi Prefecture for a Bell 412EPI configured for parapublic operations and used specifically for firefighting missions and disaster relief.

Committee Reviews Bill To Bring Stability To NASA

Gathered Information From Former NASA Administrator, Astronaut

The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee recently held a hearing on The Space Leadership Preservation Act and the need for stability at NASA. The hearing featured input from former astronaut and first female Space Shuttle pilot and commander, Eileen Collins, former NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, and Rep. John Culberson (R-TX), author of the Space Leadership Preservation Act.

Airbus Group To Place Another Production Project At New Facility Of Azura Polska

Follows Award Of $45 Million Multi-Year Contract

Azura Polska, a business unit of Nimrod Group, has officially opened its office and production facility in Poland. This event follows the award of a $ 45 million multi-year contract by Airbus and STELIA Aerospace in July 2015, for the serial production of A350 XWB sheet metal parts. The newly-opened facility can soon grow further thanks to another production project from Airbus Helicopters.

Becker Announces First Secure Wireless Intercom System Customer

Operates Up To Five Nautical Miles From The Aircraft

Becker Avionics has announced the sale of the first secure wireless intercom system (ICS) to Exploration Services LLC, a US customer. The PNG system by Axnes is capable of providing secure wireless intercom access to crew members.

First Italian AF HH-101A 'Caesar' Enters Service

Intended For Personnel Recovery, Special Forces Missions And A Range Of Additional Tasks

The first AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter, designated the HH-101A “Caesar”, was placed into operational service last week during an official ceremony at Cervia Air Base.

Flightsafety To Offer Airbus Helicopters EC145 Training In Shreveport

Will Employ A Level D Qualified Simulator

FlightSafety International announces that it will offer training for the Airbus Helicopters EC145 using a new Level D qualified simulator located at the Helicopter Flight Training Center, a Metro Aviation company, in Shreveport, Louisiana. This is the first simulator of its kind in North America.

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Poland's LPR Expands Fleet To 27 Airbus H135P3 Helicopters

All Powered By P&WC's PW206B3 Turboshaft Engine

LPR (SP ZOZ Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) has added four more aircraft to its fleet of Airbus H135P3 helicopters powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) PW206B3 turboshaft engines - bringing the size of the fleet to 27 aircraft. An emergency medical services (EMS) customer in Poland, LPR started operating these new aircraft in early 2016.

Bell Helicopter Announces Deal With Guangxi Diwang Group For 10 Bell 525s

Will Fly Tourism And SAR Missions

Bell Helicopter has signed a letter of intent with Guangxi Diwang Group for 10 Bell 525 Relentless super-medium helicopters. Guangxi Diwang Group will use the Bell 525s for tourism and search-and-rescue missions. Guangxi Diwang Group is a Commercial Development and Real Estate Investor.

Sikorsky Launches Customer Support Improvement Initiatives

Opens State-of-the-Art Customer Care Center

Sikorsky has unveiled several initiatives to provide new and enhanced services supporting the company's customers. The announcements were made at the 2016 Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo show.

Aero-TV: Realflight Drone Sim - UAV/Drone Training Without Risk

Learn To Fly Your New Drone Without Breaking Anything!...

Okay, you’ve got your eye on a really nice multirotor drone that can perform numerous functions that meet your needs, but you’re concerned about spending a fair amount of money and then taking a chance that it will get damaged when you’re learning to fly it. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, attended the AMA Expo 2016 and found that there may be a solution to this dilemma.

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Aero-TV: Realflight Drone Sim - UAV/Drone Training Without Risk

Learn To Fly Your New Drone Without Breaking Anything...

Okay, you’ve got your eye on a really nice multirotor drone that can perform numerous functions that meet your needs, but you’re concerned about spending a fair amount of money and then taking a chance that it will get damaged when you’re learning to fly it. ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, attended the AMA Expo 2016 and found that there may be a solution to this dilemma.

Bell Helicopter Announces 2015 Performance

Delivered 175 Aircraft Last Year

Bell Helicopter has announced its global deliveries as part of its 2015 performance results. In 2015, Bell Helicopter delivered 175 aircraft, a combination of its current production products.

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Sikorsky Innovations Names Entrepreneurial Challenge Winner

Solace Power Of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada Wins 6th Challenge, 7th Competition Launched

The winner of Sikorsky Innovations' 6th Entrepreneurial Challenge has been named, and the 7th competition is already underway. The organization declared Solace Power, based in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada, winner of the 6th Entrepreneurial Challenge for its presentation of Resonant Capacitive Coupling wireless power technology.

Advanced FADEC Systems Introduced On Two Pratt & Whitney Engines

Integrated Technology Solutions Are Driving P&WC’s Turboshaft Engine Leadership

Pratt & Whitney Canada has announced the latest entry into service of a full authority digital electronic control (FADEC)-equipped turboshaft engine. The newest engine to feature the system is the PW210A powering Finmeccanica’s AW169, which joins the PW210S on Sikorsky’s S-76D and the PT6C-67E on Airbus Helicopters’ H175 – the first PT6 engine to be equipped with FADEC.

Enstrom: TH-180 Flight Test Program Delayed Only Slightly

Second Flight Test Aircraft Is Nearing Completion

Enstrom says that the hard landing experienced by its prototype TH-180 helicopter on February 12th will force only a minimal delay in the certification of the aircraft.

AeroSports Update: What’s The Deal About Real Ultralights?

A 2-Place Ultralight May Look Good But, In Fact, There Is No Such Thing

A flight instructor, and a sport pilot Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), gave us a call the other day to talk about what he perceives as a lack of understanding between a true ultralight, and what some people call a two place ultralight. Once again, he said that there still seems to be a major misunderstanding about the definition of an ultralight. Okay, here’s a review..

Sikorsky Announces S-76C+ Upgrade Program

Will Expand Aircraft Mission Envelope To S-76C++ Profiles

Sikorsky has introduced a program that will enable operators to upgrade their S-76C+ aircraft to the S-76C++ configuration. The announcement was made at the 2016 Helicopter International Association Heli-Expo show.

Airbus Helicopters Ready To Sign Letters Of Intent For The H160

Development, Industrialization And Customer Support On Track For 2018 Entry Into Service

After its worldwide debut at Heli-Expo in 2015, Airbus Helicopters is now launching the commercialization of the H160 with letters of intent available for potential customers.

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Airborne 03.01.16: Heli-Expo!, Genesys/Aspen, EAA v Privatization, aera 660

Also: Republic Airways, Weston Ament, RCAF CH-148, Marenco Swisshelicopter, L-3 Lynx, AAR Rotorcraft Services

The bluegrass of Kentucky is going to be blowing around a bit this week as the HAI Heli-Expo 2016 gets started. Being held near the Kentucky Exposition Center, which is near the Louisville International Airport, the Heli Expo is the premier gathering of the helicopter industry in the United States. The HAI HELI-EXPO show puts the latest info about the world of vertical flight on display, and our ANN crew is there to bring all the news directly to you. If you can’t be there,

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.02.16)

“2015 was a challenging year for the helicopter industry with ongoing impacts of the decline in oil and gas, continued geopolitical unrest and global economic uncertainty.” Source: Mitch Snyder, Bell Helicopter’s president and CEO.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.02.16): Filed

Normally used in conjunction with flight plans, meaning a flight plan has been submitted to ATC.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.02.16)

Time to close the TSA

In a Boston Globe editorial, Jeff Jacoby lays out the case for getting rid of the Transportation Security Administration ... which we all know as TSA.

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