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EASA Certifies Airbus A350-900

Clears The Way For First Deliveries

The EASA has issued the type certificate of the Airbus A350-900. Airbus demonstrated that the aircraft complies with the regulatory safety and environment requirements defined by EASA for the European Union.

Colorado Company Designs 'Dream Chaser' Airplane

Described As An 'Affordable High Altitude Long Endurance' Aircraft

A company in Colorado is designing an aircraft it is calling the "Dream Chaser" .. and no, it's not Sierra Nevada Corp's space system.

NASA Expands Commercial Space Program

Requests Proposals For 2nd Round Of Cargo Resupply Contracts For ISS

On the heels of awarding groundbreaking contracts to U.S. commercial space companies to ferry American astronauts to the International Space Station, NASA has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the next round of contracts for private-sector companies to deliver experiments and supplies to the orbiting laboratory.

Boeing, Etihad Airways Unveil Livery Of Airline's First 787-9

New 'Facets Of Abu Dhabi' Livery Inspired By UAE Culture

Boeing has rolled out of its paint hangar the first 787-9 Dreamliner that will be delivered to Etihad Airways. The airplane is painted in the airline's new 'Facets of Abu Dhabi' livery with colors reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates.

CAV Ice Protection Opens TKS Repair Station

Will Open At New Century Airport In Olathe, KS

The FAA has approved CAV Ice Protection to operate a repair station at their North American Operations Center at the New Century Airport (KIXD) in Olathe, KS. The limited accessory repair station is approved to repair and overhaul TKS ice protection equipment and has begun conducting repairs. Prior to approval, the sole TKS repair station was located at the CAV Ice Protection manufacturing facility in Consett, United Kingdom.

USAFAC Promotes US-Built Beriev Be-200 Firefighter

Will Collaborate With Russia To Develop US Version Of The Water-Scooping Amphibious Jet

USA Firefighting Air Corps (USAFAC) has announced that Russia has signed a collaboration agreement with an American company to develop a US-built Beriev Be-200 multipurpose amphibious aerial firefighting jet, and that the collaboration would be headquartered in Colorado.

White House To Require Specific UAV Details From Federal Agencies

Would Require Disclosure Of Where The Aircraft Are To Be Flown

A directive that would require the Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department, and other federal agencies to disclose where they intend to operate UAVs is being prepared by the White House.

PeoplExpress Temporarily Suspends Operations

Cites Crew Shortages, Lack Of Airplanes

With a shortage of crew members and only one airplane, startup scheduled carrier PeoplExpress has temporarily suspended its operations with the hope of resuming flights by October 16.

Indiana A-10 ANG Squadron To Deploy To Middle East

Six-Month Mission To Begin In Early October

A dozen A-10 "Warthog" airplanes and more than 300 airmen attached to the 122nd Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard are scheduled to be deployed to the Middle East early in October. And while they are not specifically part of the current campaign against ISIS, the airplanes could provide air support for ground troops in that fight.

AgustaWestland Sues U.S. Army Over Helicopter Contract

Asks Court To Block UH-72 Lakota No-Bid Award

AgustaWestland has turned to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in an effort to block a contract awarded to Airbus Helicopters by the U.S. Army.

Cessna Sued Over 1981 Accident

Survivor Of Grand Canyon Airport Accident Lasts Longer Than Insurance Company

The survivor of an accident involving a Cessna airplane is suing the Textron subsidiary after the insurance company that had agreed to pay him over $6 million from an annuity went out of businesses.

City Of Santa Monica Seeks To Recoup Airport Cleanup Costs

Files A Lawsuit Against Estate Of Citation Pilot Who Impacted A Hangar On Landing Two Years Ago

The City of Santa Monica is suing the estate of a pilot flying a Cessna Citation which impacted a hangar while landing at KSMO two years ago in an effort to recoup the costs of the emergency services and cleanup at the airport.

Florida Physician Assistant Arrested After Blocking Sheriff's Helicopter Landing

Was Taken To Jail For Refusing To Move His Car At Accident Scene

A Florida physician assistant was arrested and taken to jail Thursday after he refused to move his car to allow a Volusia County Sheriff's helicopter to land at an accident scene.

Airborne 09.29.14: Young Eagle Tragedy, Overdue Hoover Honors, Paperplane Record

Also: Low-Flying F16, UAVs For The Movie, Aerobatic Pilot Bails Out, Bombardier Safety Stand Down, MVP Takes On The World

We are sad to report that a Young Eagle flight went down on Saturday morning with the loss of two lives. An inflight collision occurred six miles east-southeast of the Buffalo-Lancaster, New York Regional Airport at approximately 1040 am local time. The accident involved a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey, which is an amateur-built experimental aircraft. Robert A. “Bob” Hoover will receive the 2014 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association. The trophy is awarded annually

Sierra Nevada Corporation Challenges NASA Commercial Crew Contract

Says Limiting Awards To Boeing, SpaceX Is A Bad Deal For Taxpayers

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has filed a legal challenge to the award of contracts to Boeing and SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) program. The CCtCap program will restore U.S. transportation capability to the International Space Station.

FAA Works To Return Chicago Airspace To More Normal Operations

Fire At Air Route Traffic Control Center Friday Disrupted Air Travel In The Region

Things are slowly returning to normal in Chicago after a fire broke out early Friday morning at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center, the FAA radar facility controlling high-level air traffic around the Chicago area. All inbound and outbound flights at major airline airports and regional airports were suspended. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Bombardier Learjet Delivers 1st EASA-Registered Learjet 75

Roullier Group Accepted Aircraft During Ceremony In Wichita

Bombardier has delivered the first EASA-registered Learjet 75 aircraft to the Roullier Group, a company based in France. The aircraft was delivered during a special ceremony at Bombardier's facility in Wichita, Kansas and will be operated out of France.

NTSB Released Prelim In VA T-28C Accident

Pilot, Passenger Fatally Injured When Plane Went Down

The NTSB has issued a preliminary report in an accident which occurred near the Virginia International Raceway in Alton in the southern part of Virginia. The accident fatally injured Jon Couch, who was flying the airplane, and his mother who was aboard as a passenger.

Sikorsky S-92 Helicopter Marks A Decade Of Service

First Production Aircraft Delivered In September, 2004

The first production S-92 helicopter was delivered to PHI, Inc. in September 2004, making this the 10th anniversary of that milestone for the company. Since then, Sikorsky has delivered more than 200 S-92 helicopters to customers throughout the world. The fleet has reached more than 750,000 flight hours, with nearly 90 percent of those hours providing offshore oil and gas worker transportation.

AeroSports Update: Phase 1 Flight Testing Now Allows Additional Crew Member

Advisory Circular AC 90-116 Makes It Clear This Is Not Just A Green Light Carry A Passenger During Phase 1 Flight Testing

EAA has issued a press release informing its members that the FAA recently released AC 90-116, the Additional Pilot Program (APP) for Phase I flight testing. EAA advocacy and safety staff worked closely with members of EAA’s Homebuilt Aircraft Council, Safety Committee, and the FAA to craft the program.

Air France Pilots Back On The Job

Pilots' Union Still Has No Firm Deal With The Carrier

The union representing Air France pilots has ended its 14-day strike against the airline that the prime minister of France described as a "selfish" walkout.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.30.14)

“This is the first time that builders can get the best of both worlds: going airborne on the plane’s first flights and having an experienced test pilot on board to add an additional layer of safety.” Source: Tom Charpentier, EAA government advocacy specialist.